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A020A01A-AAT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE The maintenance requirements for your new Hyundai are found in Section 5. As the owner, it is your responsibility to see that all maintenance operations specified by the manufacturer are carried out at the appropriate intervals. When the vehicle is used in severe driving conditions, more frequent maintenance is required for some operations.
A030A01F Specifications All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out. This manual applies to all 2001 Hyundai Tiburon models and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as...
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Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it carefully since the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.
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CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the performance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations established by the U.S.
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A090A01A-AAT SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE. These titles indicate the following: WARNING: This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
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A100A02A-AAT GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE any damage to or failure of Genuine dealer call 1-800-826-CARS " Hyundai Parts caused by the installa- PARTS tion or failure of an imitation, counter- 1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts? feit or used salvage part is not cov- Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same ered by Hyundai Motor Company.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI ................1-1 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI ..................2-1 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY ..............3-1 CORROSION PREVENTION & APPEARANCE CARE .......... 4-1 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ............5-1 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE ..............6-1 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS .................
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A000A01A-AAT This Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner. ONWER'S I.D. ORIGINAL OWNER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE DELIVERY DATE (Date Sold to Original Retail purchaser) DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle Operation in Foreign Countries shut off when refueling. o The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3 If you are going to drive your Hyundai in another B010A03A-AAT clicks, otherwise " " light may illumi-...
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A code number is stamped on the key number BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI KEYS plate that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This key number plate should be kept in a safe During the First 1,200 Miles (2,000 place, not in the vehicle.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B040B01A-AAT B040C01F-AAT B040D01F-AAT Locking and unlocking front doors Locking From the Outside Locking From the Inside with a key UNLOCK UNLOCK LOCK LOCK FUA1040C FUA1040D FUA1040A The doors can be locked without a key. To lock...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B040G01F-AAT B050A01F-AAT Auto-Down Window (Driver's Side) CENTRAL DOOR LOCK - Driver Side WINDOW GLASS (If Installed) (If Installed) Power Window UNLOCK LOCK FUA1061B FUA1060B FUA1040D The Auto-Down window is moved to its fully The power windows operate only when the...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B080B01A-AAT B080C01A-AAT Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward Adjusting Seatback Angle FUA1060A FUA1070B FUA1070C WARNING: o Be careful that head, hands and body are To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull To recline the seatback, lean forward to take not trapped by a closing window.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI clined. The seat belt cannot provide full o Do not operate the vehicle with the head- B080F01F-AAT Seat Cushion Height Adjustment protection to an occupant if the seat back is rests removed as severe injury to an reclined.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B129A01F-AAT B130A01F-AAT B099A01F-AAT REAR SEAT POSITIONS REAR SEAT ENTRYS BEFORE FOLDING THE REAR SEATS B129A01F B099A01F ZL10160A In order to prevent the shoulder belt from being The front passenger seatback should be tilted WARNING: damaged, while folding the rear seat, the shoul- to enter the rear seat.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B110A02S-AAT B150A01F-AAT FOLDING REAR SEATBACKS SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS (If Installed) WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all times. Note that this vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Airbag) System as discussed beginning on page 1-16.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI child can become a "missile" inside the car. by a proper restraint system in the rear seat. should be sitting up and the front seats should The force required to hold a child on your Never allow children to ride in the front passen-...
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WARNING: other abuse. concerning seat belt operation should be direct- o The height adjuster must be in the locked ed to your Hyundai Dealer. position when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: o The misadjustment of height of the shoul- B170A03A-AAT...
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Hyundai strongly recommends that children al- ways be seated in the rear seat. NEVER place any infant restraint system in the front seat of the vehicle.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B200A01A-AAT B210A01A-AAT (generally children younger than four gears Adjusting Your Seat Belt To Release the Seat Belt and/or weighing less than 40 Lbs.), you must put them in a child restraint system (safety seat). You must use a commercially available child...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI forward in the case of a sudden stop or as this could result in serious injury to B230C02F-AAT Installing a child Restraint Seat an accident. the child in the event of an accident or sudden stop. Holding a child in a moving...
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Pre-tensioner Seat Belt toward the retractor. When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to retract, the retractor will Your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with driver's Rear seats automatically revert back to its normal seated and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts.
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SRS airbag is connected with the pre- pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This To obtain maximum benefit from a pre- tensioner seat belt, the SRS airbag warn- must be done by an authorized Hyundai ing light on the instrument panel will tensioner seat belt: dealer.
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The SRS is designed to deploy the airbags passenger seat. If older children only when an impact is sufficiently severe Your Hyundai is equipped with a Supplemental (teenages and older) must ride in the and when the impact angle is less than Restraint (Airbag) System.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI the vehicle is in motion. passenger's panel above the glove box. When o The SRS airbag system must deploy very the SRSCM detects a considerable impact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically rapidly to provide protection in a crash. If an occupant is out of position because of deploy the airbags.
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These yourself. The entire SRS system must be conditions are normal and are not haz- inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer in ardous. However, the fine dust generat- 10 years after the date that the vehicle was ed during airbag deployment may cause manufactured.
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Sol- car towed to an authorized Hyundai deal- vents or cleaners could adversely affect the airbag covers and proper deploy- ment of the system.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B250A03F-AAT INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 6 7 8 CAUTION: When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside a vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the in- strument panel pad surface. If there is any...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B260A04F-AAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LIGHTS 13 14 19 20 B260A04F 1. Tachometer (If installed) 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 16.Trip Odometer Reset Knob 2. Speedometer 10.Oil Pressure Warning Light 17.Fuel Gauge 3. Odometer 11.Overdrive off Indicator Light (Auto T/A only) 18.Seat Belt Warning Light...
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If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by engine oil to the proper level and start the your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The engine again. If the light stays on with the B260E01A-AAT normal braking system will still be operational,...
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If you suspect brake trouble, have your systems should fail. With only one of the dual brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon systems working, more than normal pedal trav- B260L01Y-AAT as possible. Driving your car with a problem...
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GAUGE the key is removed from the ignition. heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Excessive rotor damage will result if the worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai B260M01A-AAT Low Fuel Level Warning Light dealer immediately.
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Your Hyundai's speedometer is calibrated in Check for a burned-out fuse or bulb or see your miles per hour (on the outer scale) and kilome- Hyundai dealer.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or B340E01A-AAT B350A01A-AAT WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER Headlight Flasher down to a point where it begins flashing. SWITCH The lever will automatically return to the center position when released.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B350C01S-AAT B350B01A-AAT B390A02S-AAT REAR WINDOW WIPER AND Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Opera- Windshield Washer Operation WASHER (If Installed) tion STA1230C B390A02F To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/ STA1230B washer lever toward the steering wheel. When...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI NOTE: voir is empty; this could damage the system. To turn the hazard warning lights off, push in on Do not operate the wiper when the window is the switch a second time. The engine must be running for the rear dry;...
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If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter, use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or its B450A01S-AAT approved equivalent. DRINK HOLDER (If Installed) B430A01F-AAT...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI o Press the button again until the sunroof o After washing the car or after there is WARNING: opens to desired position. rain, be sure to wipe off any water that is Do not place anything else on the drink on the sunroof before operating it.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B480A01F-AAT B490A01F-AAT B491A01F-AAT FRONT INTERIOR LIGHT Interior Light (If Installed) SPECTACLE CASE Map Light (If Installed) FUA1340C B491A01F B480A01F The spectacle case is located on the front The interior courtesy light has a button of three overhead console.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B500A01S-AAT B510A01A-AAT mechanism or move the vehicle to a warm GLOVE BOX OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR place and allow the ice to melt. Manual Type B510B01A-AAT Electric Type (If installed) B500A01F-1 FUA1360A WARNING: The outside rearview mirrors are equipped with...
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Then, while holding the button in, lower the brake lever. FUA1370A Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside rear view mirror. The "night" position is selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the STA1360C mirror toward you.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B360A01F-AAT B550A01S-GAT B620A01S-AAT FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING LIGHT (If Installed) (If Installed) (If Installed) B360A01F FUA1410A B550A01F In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights A red light comes on when the front door is To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B570A01F-AAT B560A02S-AAT HOOD RELEASE REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE B570A02F CAUTION: B570A01F B560A01F Make sure that the support rod has been 1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood. The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the released prior to closing the hood.
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If you need to replace the To open the tail gate without using the key, pull up the lid release lever. filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai replace- ment part. To close, lower the tail gate, then press down o If you open the fuel filler cap during high on it until it locks.
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Vanity mirror SSA1510A B240A01F Press the pad on the steering wheel to sound Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to the horn. give the driver and front passenger either fron- tal or sideward shade. The sun visors are fitted on both sides on all models.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B990A01Y-AAT B660A01S-AAT B660B01S-AAT Car Mat Anchor CRUISE CONTROL (If installed) To Set the Cruise Speed B571A01O STA1700B B660A01F To use a car mat on the front side floor carpet, The cruise control system provides automatic 1. Push in the cruise control main switch. This...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B660C01S-AAT B660E01S-AAT WARNING: To Cancel the Cruise Speed To Reset at a Faster Speed o Keep the main switch off when not using Do one of the followings: 1. Push the control switch "RESUME (ACCEL)" the cruise control.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B670A01F-AAT B670B01A-AAT B670C02F-AAT HEATING AND VENTILATION Fan Speed Control (Blower Control) Air Intake Control ROTARY TYPE (If installed) B670C02F B670A02F B740C02F This is used to select fresh outside air or This is used to turn the blower fan on or off and recirculation inside air.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI NOTE: B670E01A-AAT Face-Level Temperature Control It should be noted that prolonged operation Selecting the "Face" mode will cause air to be of the heating in "recirculation" mode will discharged through the face level vents. give rise to fogging of the windshield and...
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B710C01F-AAT Bi-Level Heating Center Ventilator Side Ventilator Your Hyundai is equipped with bi-level heating controls. This makes it possible to have cooler air from the dashboard vents and warmer air from the floor outlets at the same time. To use this feature: o Set the air intake control to “Fresh”...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI NOTE: B720A02F-AAT B740A01F-AAT Defrosting/Defogging AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM In high humidity areas, the A/C can be used with the air lntake in the "Recirculation" Air Conditioning Switch position for increased defogging action. B730A01S-AAT OPERATION TIPS o To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI To use the air conditioning to cool interior: For dehumidified heating: minutes. This will help circulate the lubri- cants and keep your system in peak operat- o Set the side vent control to "OFF", to shut off o Turn on the fan control switch.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI AM reception FM radio station Ionosphere Unobstructed area Mountains Buildings Iron bridges SSAR011A Obstructed area SSAR012A SSAR013A AM signal reception is usually better than FM FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequen- o Fading - As your car moves away from the reception.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B750B01Y-AAT Using a cellular phone or a two-way radio When a cellular phone is used inside the vehi- cle, noise may be produced from the audio equipment. This does not mean that something is wrong with the audio equipment. In such a case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible from the audio equipment.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B790A01A-AAT STEREO RADIO OPERATION (H820) (If Installed) 2. BALANCE/FADER CONTROL Knob (BAL/FAD) 3. BASS/TREBLE CONTROL Knob (BASS/TRE) 7. BAND Selector 8. BEST STATION MEMORY Button BASS AUTO REVERSE TAPE BAND SEEK TUNE POWER 6. PRESET Buttons 5.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B790B02A-AAT o Press the band selector to set the band for TREBLE CONTROL Knob 1. POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME CON- AM, FM and FM2. Further pull the popped-up knob. Turn to the left o Select the desired station to be stored by TROL Knob or right for the desired treble tone.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B790C01A-AAT CASSETTE TAPE PLAYTER OPERATION (H820) (If Installed) 3. TAPE PROGRAM Button 6. TAPE SOLOT 4. EJECT Button BASS AUTO REVERSE TAPE BAND SEEK TUNE POWER 5. DOLBY SELECT Button 2. AUTO MUSIC SELECT Button 1. FF/REW Button...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B790D01A-AAT 4. EJECT Button 1. FF/REW Button o When the EJECT button is pressed with the o The FF (fast forward tape winding) starts cassette loaded, the cassette is ejected. when the (+) side is pressed during the o When the EJECT button is pressed during PLAY or REW.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B922A01F-AAT STEREO RADIO OPERATION (H922J) (If Installed) 3. BASS / TREBLE Control Knob 6. PRESET Buttons 5. TUNE / SEEK Select Button 4. BAND Selector 2. FADER Control Knob 1. POWER ON-OFF / VOLUME / BALANCE Control Knob...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B922B02F-AAT 3. BASS/TREBLE Control Knob 6. PRESET STATION SELECT Button 1. POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME/ Six (6) stations for AM, FM and FM2 respec- BASS Control Knob BALANCE CONTROL KNOB tively can be preset in the electronic memory Press to pop the knob out and turn to the left or circuit on this unit.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B922E01F-AAT COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION (H922J) (If Installed) 1. STOP 3. TRACK UP/DOWN 5. EJECT Button 2. FF/REW 4. REPEAT B922A01F 1- 53...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI NOTE: B922F01X-GAT 1. STOP o To ensure proper operation of the unit, o Insert the CD to start CD playback, during keep the vehicle interior temperature within a normal range by using the the radio operation.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B800A01F-AAT STEREO RADIO OPERATION (H855) (If installed) 1. POWER ON-OFF KNOB 3. TUNE Select Button 4. SEEK Select Button CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user's authority to operate the equip- ment.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B800B02F-AAT 1) Adjusting Bass 3) Adjusting Balance 1. POWER ON-OFF KNOB Press the AUDIO. MODE Knob one time and Press the AUDIO. MODE Knob three times and The radio unit may be operated when the igni- the display shows;...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 3. TUNE (Manual) Selection Button HOW TO PRESET STATIONS 6. BAND Selector Press the (+) side or (-) side to increase or to Six AM and twelve FM stations may be pro- Pressing the BAND button changes the AM, decrease the frequency.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B800C01F-AAT CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER OPERATION (H855) (If installed) 2. AUTO MUSIC Select Button 1. FF/REW Button 6. TAPE SLOT 4. EJECT Button 5. DOLBY Button FUA1740A 3. TAPE PROGRAM Button 1- 58...
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B800D01F-AAT 4. EJECT Button 1. FF/REW Button o When the EJECT button is pressed with the o Fast forward tape winding starts when the cassette loaded, the cassette is ejected. (+) side is pressed during the PLAY or o When the EJECT button is pressed during REW modes.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B810A01F-AAT COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION (H855) (If installed) 1. STOP 3. TRACK UP/DOWN, SCAN 2. FF/REW 5. EJECT Button 4. REPEAT FUA1740A 1- 60...
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This is a normal occurrence, but if it doesn't number. come out after three seconds, have it o Pressing the (+) side once increases the checked by an authorized Hyundai Dealer. track number by one and pressing the (-) side decreases it. NOTE:...
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CDP DECK MECHANICAL ERROR AFTER RESETTING THE AUDIO, PUSH THE EJECT BUTTON. (EJECT ERROR, LOADING ERROR) IF DISC IS NOT EJECTED, CONSULT YOUR HYUNDAI DEALER. FOCUS ERROR DATA READ ERROR MAKE SURE THE DISC IS NOT SCRATCHED OR DAMAGED. PRESS THE EJECT BUTTON AND PULL OUT THE DISC. THEN INSERT A NORMAL CD DISC.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B850A01F-AAT while the disc is being pulled into the unit by the B860A01A-AAT Care of DISC CARE OF CASSETTE TAPES self loading mechanism. Do not pull the unit from the dash immediately Proper Handling after a disc is inserted or the eject switch has been pressed.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI Head Cotton applicator SSAR041B SSAR042B SSAR053B o Be sure that the cassette label is not loose o The playback head, capstan and pinch roll- NOTE: or peeling off or tape ejection may be diffi- ers will develop a coating of tape residue Look at a tape before you insert it.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B870A01A-AAT ANTENNA Fixed Rod Antenna B870A01A Your car uses a fixed rod antenna to receive both AM and FM broadcast signals. This antenna is a removable type. To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Hyundai dealer. o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
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To Start the Engine while the vehicle is in motion. The steering o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual o “ACC” wheel is locked by removing the key. transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and With the key in the “ACC”...
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SSA2090A vehicle that can be started without depress- ing the clutch, there is the potential to cause Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has a con- damage to the vehicle or injury to someone ventional shift pattern. This shift pattern is im- inside or outside the vehicle as a result of printed on the shift knob.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI CAUTION: and shift to a lower gear. When you do this, o In a collision crash, an unbelted person When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth engine braking will help slow the car. is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seatbelt.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI CAUTION: C070E01A-AAT The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle Recommended Shift Speed has four forward speeds and one reverse speed. Never place the selector lever in the "P" It has a conventional shift pattern as shown in (Park) position unless the vehicle is fully the illustration.
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"Neu- mean your car is developing a problem. tral" position or "Park" position to a for- Have the system checked by your Hyundai ward or reverse gear. dealer. o The ignition key must be in the "ON"...
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI C090N02A-AAT upshifting and downshifting between the 3rd C090P01A-AAT Good Driving Practices Overdrive Switch and 4th gear is needed when climbing a gentle slope, it is recommended that the o Never move the gear selector lever from “P”...
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Also, a noise may be safe to do so and call your Hyundai dealer keep the car from rolling. If there is no curb heard in the engine compartment while brak- for assistance.
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Keep your car clean. For maximum service, ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be sible. Always maintain a safe distance from your Hyundai should be kept clean and free reduced during extreme road conditions. other vehicles so you can avoid unneces- of corrosive materials.
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To keep the water in the window washer sys- tion, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns by your Hyundai dealer or a service station. tem from freezing, add an approved anti-freeze are potentially very hazardous practices.
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Ask your result in reduced traction or tire failure. "P" (automatic) or in first or reverse gear (manual Hyundai dealer for further details before towing. transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the car NOTE: CAUTION: cannot roll.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI C190C02S-AAT C190D01S-AAT o Tongue loads can be increased or decreased Trailer Brakes Safety Chains by redistributing the load in the trailer. If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, Should the hitch connection between your car...
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI C190F01S-AAT 9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be 1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain connections as well as proper operation of sure the brakes are working.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI CAUTION: If overheating should occur when towing, (the temperature gauge reads near red zone), taking the following action may reduce or eliminate the problem. 1. Turn off the air conditioner. 2. Reduce highway speed. 3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle 5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See will not start, contact a Hyundai dealer or CAUTION: instructions for "Jump Starting". seek other qualified assistance.
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2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and acces- Hyundai dealer. ing from the radiator, hoses or under the car. sories in both vehicles. (If the air conditioning had been in use, it is normal for cold water to be draining from it 3.
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If overheating hap- tire. 5. The temporary spare tire should not be used pens again, call a Hyundai dealer for assis- on any other wheels, nor should standard tance. tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings be used with the temporary spare wheel.
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY D050A01A-AAT D060A01A-AAT D060B01A-AAT IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE 1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool If a tire goes flat while you are driving: 1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the car slow down while driving straight ahead.
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY D060C01A-AAT The wheel nuts should be loosened slightly D060F01A-AAT 2. Block the Wheel 5. Raising the Car before raising the car. To loosen the nuts, turn the wrench handle counterclockwise. When doing this, be sure that the socket is seated Flat tire completely over the nut so it cannot slip off.
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY No one should stay in the car while the jack D060H01A-AAT 7. Reinstall Wheel Nuts is being used. D060G01A-AAT 6. Changing Wheels FUA3071H WARNING: FUA3071I Wheel covers may have sharp edges. Han- To reinstall the wheel cover, hold it on the wheel dle them carefully to avoid possible severe and put the wheel nuts on the studs and tighten injury.
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If it is too high, adjust it until it is correct. Always reinstall the valve cap after your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck handle or use an extension pipe over the wrench checking or adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is service.
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY D080B01A-AAT D080C01A-AAT placing the key in the "ACC" position. A Towing a Car With a Manual Transaxle Towing a Car With an Automatic driver must be in the towed vehicle to oper- Transaxle ate the steering and brakes. FUA3090A FUA3100A o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL...
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D080D01A-AAT D120A01A-AAT Emergency Towing IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS If you lose your keys, many Hyundai dealers can make you a new key if you have your key number. If you lock the keys inside your car and you cannot obtain a new key, many Hyundai deal- ers can use special tools to open the door for you.
In winter, hose off the underside of ing. In such conditions, the corrosive material is struction practices to combat corrosion, Hyundai your car at least once a month and be sure kept in contact with the car surfaces by mois-...
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Check under the the car is to remove water from the car so it will age. These are available at your Hyundai dealer mats periodically to be sure the carpeting is dry. dry without water spots. Don’t rub, this can or auto parts outlet.
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(If installed) to dry on the painted surfaces. Hyundai. They are: In the normal course of use, leather upholstered surfaces will, like any material, pick-up dust and o Be careful not to spill battery electrolyte or E030B01A-AAT dirt.
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Using a vacuum cleaner with If you have any questions about the care of the appropriate attachment, remove as much your car, consult your Hyundai dealer. dirt from the carpets as possible. Apply the foam following the manufacturer’s directions, then rub in overlapping circles.
These are the regular checks you should per- QUIREMENTS The maintenance required for your Hyundai can form when you drive your Hyundai or you fill the o Inspection should be performed any time a be divided into three main areas: fuel tank.
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS compliance with conditions of the emissions system warranty. o After 120 months or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), continue to follow the prescribed main- tenance intervals. o For severe usage maintenance require- ments, see page 5-5 of this section. 5- 2...
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS F030A01A-AAT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your emission warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first. F030B01F-AAT R :Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS F030C06A-AAT R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary MILES X 1000 22.5 37.5 52.5 67.5 82.5 97.5 112.5 127.5 142.5 KILOMETERS X 1000 DESCRIPTION MONTHS GENERAL ITEMS DRIVE BELT (WATER PUMP, GENERATOR AND A/CON) ENGINE COOLANT TIMING BELT MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL...
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS F040A04S-AAT MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary MAINTENANCE DRIVING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS...
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Air cleaner filter tions for leakage and damage. Have a trained technician replace any damaged or leaking parts A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is recom- NOTE: immediately. mended when filter is replaced. If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil.
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS F070E04A-AAT F070J01A-AAT F070N01A-AAT o Power Steering Pump, Belt and o Automatic Transaxle Fluid o Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors Hoses The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for Check the power steering pump and hoses for the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6. DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE G010A01F-AAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION: When inspecting or servicing the en- gine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plas- tic rocker cover of the engine is not damaged. G010A01S 14 15 11.
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Light condition and operation ly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance from o Windshield glass condition your Hyundai dealer if service is needed. o Wiper blade condition o Paint condition and body corrosion o Fluid leaks...
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE G030C01A-AAT G030D01A-AAT G040A01A-AAT To Check the Oil Level Adding Oil CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER Oil filler cap Drain plug Oil filter G030C01S SSA6040A G030D01S The engine oil and filter should be changed at Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to If the oil level is close to or below the "LOW"...
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE NOTE: 3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the G050B01A-AAT Recommended Engine Coolant drain plug by turning it counterclockwise Always dispose of used engine oil in an with a wrench of the proper size. Be sure environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug- that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil gested that it be placed in a sealed container as it drains out, then remove the drain plug.
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If the level drops again, visit your 5. Replace the radiator and reservoir caps and Engine Coolant concentration Ambient Hyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis check to be sure the drain cocks are fully Antifreeze temperature of the reason.
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SSA6060B spark plugs are replaced, always use spark WARNING: plugs recommended by Hyundai. The use of It is recommended that the engine be cool You will find it easier to change spark plugs if other spark plugs can result in loss of perfor- or cold when changing the spark plugs.
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Genuine Hyundai Replacement If the wipers continue to streak or smear the Parts are recommended.
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Recommended Oil 2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside quent use. Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF the hole. The oil level should be at its bottom The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.2 U.S. 75W/90 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle.
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2. Remove the transaxle dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert the dipstick as far as it will go, then Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially remove it again. Now check the fluid level on designed to operate with DIAMOND ATF SP- the dipstick.
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Adding Brake Fluid G130A01S-AAT they be checked and inspected by your CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be To Check the Clutch Fluid checked and inspected for wear at those intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- nance schedule in Section 5.
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Fluid loss indicates a leak in the clutch system Checking the Air Conditioning Opera- which should be inspected and repaired imme- tion diately. Consult your Hyundai dealer. 0.315 in. 1. Start the engine and let it run at a fast idle for (8 mm)
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Then, using your hand, press down slowly on to changes in resistance that mark the limits of it is not, have it inspected by your Hyundai the brake pedal until you feel a change in the free-play. If the free-play is greater than dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.
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If this ever happens, other parts of the engine. After a belt is re- brake pedal to the asphalt sheeting under the have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause, placed, the new belt should be adjusted again floor mat.
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If you re- accessories will be found low on the dashboard clip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai dealer. place a fuse and it blows as soon as the on the driver’s side. Inside the box you will find a...
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE G210A01A-AAT o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated G220B01A-AAT CHECKING THE BATTERY Checking Engine Cooling Fan area. o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in The engine cooling fan should come on auto- WARNING: the area. matically if the engine coolant temperature is Batteries can be dangerous! When working o Keep children away from the area.
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Hyundai, you may 6. Use the protective cap and carton to promptly purchase a factory Shop Manual at your Hyundai dispose of the old bulb. dealer's parts department. This is the same 7.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE G290B03F-AAT "L" Adjustment After Headlight Assembly Distance between the headlights and the Vertical wall that the lights are tested against. 118 in Replacement aiming (3,000 mm). Vertical 0.8 in. Horizontal line line Ground line "P" Cut-off line G290A01F 5.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE G280A02F-AAT (High beam) (Low beam) G280A01F Part Name Wattage Part Name Wattage Head Light 55/55 Luggage Compartment Light Front Position Light License Plate Light Front Fog Light (If Installed) High Mounted Without Spoiler 5.1W (LED) Front Turn Signal/Side Marker Light 28/8 Stop Light With Spoiler...
Hyundai dealer in ac- a canister while refueling at the gas station, cordance with the maintenance schedule in this preventing the escape of fuel vapors into manual.
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Do not stop your Hyundai over any com- and create a fire hazard. This risk may be bustible material such as grass, paper, reduced by observing the following: leaves or rags.
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It o Higher-than-recommended tire pressures The tires supplied on your new Hyundai are can be found in three different places on your increase the chance of damage from im- chosen to provide the best performance for car: pacts and cause uneven tread wear.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CAUTION: I050A01S-AAT checked by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may TIRE CHAINS Always observe the following: be corrected. Tire chains, if necessary, should be installed on After rotating, adjust the tire pressures and be o Check pressures when the tires are cold.
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I110A01A-AAT SHOP MANUAL al handling characteristics that could 0.06 in. (1.6 mm) A Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your cause death, serious injury, or property authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro- damage. fessional technicians, but is simple enough for...
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Hyundai automobiles with infor- WARNING: mation on uniform tire quality grading. Your Hyundai dealer will help answer any questions The traction grade assigned to this tire is you may have as you read this information. based on straight-ahead braking traction...
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CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS I130D01A-AAT Southern Region Hyundai motor vehicles are designed and man- 240 North Thornton Road ufactured to meet or exceed all applicable safe- Lithia Springs. GA 30057 ty standards. (800) 633-5151 For your safety, however, we strongly urge you...
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(NHTSA) in addition to notifying motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
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With oil filter 4.5 US.QTS (3.76 lmp.qts, 4.3 liter) Cold Climate : SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (BELOW 95°F or 35°C) Manual 2.3 US. QTS. (1.86 Imp. qts, 2.15 liter) HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Transaxle Auto DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III 7.0 US.
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Corrosion Protection Battery ..................2-10, 6-15 Cleaning the interior ................4-3 Brake Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ..........4-1 Anti-lock system ..............2-8 ~ 2-9 Washing and waxing ................4-2 Checking the brakes ................ 6-10 Cruise Control ................1-38 ~ 1-39 Fluid ....................
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INDEX Driving Economical driving ................2-9 General Everyday Checks ..............6-2 Smooth cornering ................2-10 Glove box .................... 1-32 Winter driving ................... 2-10 Hazard Warning System ..............1-28 Emissions Control Systems ..............7-1 Headlight Aiming Adjustment ............ 6-16 ~ 6-17 Engine Headlight Bulb ..................
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INDEX Keys ....................... 1-2 Seat Belts If you lose your keys ................. 3-9 3-Point system ..............1-11 ~ 1-12 Positions .................... 2-2 Adjustable height ................1-10 Adjusting your seat belt ............1-11 ~ 1-12 Care of seat belts ................1-10 Light Bulb Replacement ...............
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INDEX Spare tire ................... 3-3 Traction ....................8-2 Towing A trailer (or vehicle) ................2-11 Emergency ..................3-9 If your car must be towed ..............3-7 Transaxle Automatic ................... 2-5 Automatic transaxle fluid checking ............ 6-9 Manual ....................2-3 Manual transaxle oil checking ............6-8 Trip Odometer ..................
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SERVICE STATION INFORMATION MANUAL TRANSAXLE: FUEL: HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Oil level UNLEADED gasoline only should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential. Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:...
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