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2003

Summary of Contents for 2003 Sonata

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Page 2: ...sidered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner OWNER S I D ORIGINAL OWNER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE DELIVERY DATE Date Sold to Original Retail purchaser DEALER NAME DEALER NO ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE ...

Page 3: ... Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty NOTE Detailed warranty information is provided in your Hyundai Owner s Handbook 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 v...

Page 4: ...undai 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 Hyundai Sonatas and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment As a result you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehicle HEF 080A ...

Page 5: ...nance and any other assistance that may be required A050A04A AAT HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY Note Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual if you sell this Hyundai please leave the manual in the vehicle for their use Thank you CAUTION Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications...

Page 6: ...ion 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 CAUTION This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is not heeded Follow the advice provided with the caution NOTE This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided ...

Page 7: ... Department of Transportation and other federal or state agencies A080A01S AAT TWO WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components It is possible for an improperly installed adjusted two way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic systems For this reason we recommend that you carefully follow th...

Page 8: ... covered under the Hyundai New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other Hyundai warranty In addition any damage to or failure of Genuine Hyundai Parts caused by the installation or failure of an imitation counterfeit or used salvage part is not covered by any Hyundai Warranty 3 How can you tell if you are purchasing Hyundai Genuine Parts Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts Logo on the package see belo...

Page 9: ...YOURVEHICLEATAGLANCE B250A04Y AAT INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS HEF 042 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...

Page 10: ...Switch 15 Cruise Control Switch If installed 16 Power Outlet 17 Ashtray 18 Cigarette Lighter 19 Shift Lever 20 Parking Brake Lever 21 Cup Holder 22 Center Console CAUTION When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside a vehicle do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel pad surface If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas Instrument c...

Page 11: ... Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake Brake Level Warning Light Charging System Warning Light Tail Gate Open Warning Light Door Ajar Warning Light and Chime Low Fuel Level Warning Light Malfunction Indicator Light Seat Belt Reminder Light Traction Control Indicator Cruise Indicator ABS Service Reminder Indicator Front Fog Lamp Indicator Lamp ...

Page 12: ... WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3 1 4 CORROSIONPREVENTION APPEARANCECARE 4 1 5 VEHICLEMAINTENANCEREQUIREMENTS 5 1 6 DO IT YOURSELFMAINTENANCE 6 1 7 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 7 1 8 CONSUMERINFORMATION REPORTINGSAFETYDEFECTS 8 1 9 VEHICLESPECIFICATIONS 9 1 10 INDEX 10 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 13: ...ystem 1 4 Powerwindows 1 9 Seat 1 10 Seat Belt 1 16 Child restraint system 1 22 Supplemental restraint AIRBAG system 1 28 Instrument cluster and indicator lights 1 34 Warning Light and Indicator 1 35 Tripcomputer 1 40 Multi Function Light Switch 1 41 Windshieldwiper WasherSwitch 1 42 Sunroof 1 47 Mirror 1 50 HomelinkMirror 1 53 HoodRelease 1 59 Cruisecontrol 1 62 Heating and cooling control 1 65 S...

Page 14: ...tion This can also result in increased maintenance expense To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel the larger nozzle used with leaded gasoline at service stations cannot be inserted into the fuel tank opening of your Hyundai B010C01A AAT Use of MTBE Hyundai recommends that fuels containing MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether over 15 0 vol Oxygen Content 2 7 weight should not be used in your Hyundai Fu...

Page 15: ...er gear B030A01Y AAT KEYS B030B01A AAT Record Your Key Number o Whether going fast or slow vary your speed from time to time o Don tlettheengineidlelongerthan3minutes at one time o Don t tow a trailer during the first 1 200 miles 2 000 km of operation A code number is stamped on the number plate that came with the keys to your Hyundai This keynumberplateshouldnotbeleftwiththe keys but kept in a sa...

Page 16: ...or unlocked with a key o Lock the door by turning the key toward the frontofthevehicleandunlockitbyturningthe key toward the rear B040B01Y LOCK UNLOCK WARNING o Unlocked doors can be dangerous Be fore you drive away especially if there are children in the car be sure that all the doors are securely closed and locked so that the doors cannot be opened from the inside This helps assure that doors wi...

Page 17: ...e all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unat tended B040D01Y AAT Locking From the Inside o To lock the doors from the inside simply close the door and push the lock switch to the LOCK position When this is done neither the outside nor the inside door handle can be used o The driver s door can be opened by pulling the inside door handle even if the lock switch is depressed NOTE W...

Page 18: ... o When pushing the front portion of the driver sdoorlockswitch allvehicledoors will lock o When pushing the rear portion of the switch all vehicle doors will unlock B040E03A AAT CHILD PROTECTORREARDOORLOCK Your Hyundai is equipped with a child protec tor rear door lock assembly When the lock mechanism is engaged the rear door cannot be opened from the inside It s use is recommend ed whenever ther...

Page 19: ... car the alarm may be activated when the remaining passenger s leaves the car B070C03L AAT Alarm Stage The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the car is parked and the system is armed 1 A front or rear door is opened without the transmitter 2 The trunk lid is opened without using the key 3 The engine hood is opened The siren will sound for 30 seconds This happens 3 times ...

Page 20: ...it is necessary to take the following steps 1 Unlock the door with the key which will cause the alarm to be activated 2 Insert the key in the ignition key cylinder and turn the ignition key to ON posi tion 3 Wait for 30 seconds After completing the steps above the sys tem will be disarmed Keyless Entry System Lockingdoors 1 Close all doors 2 Push the LOCK button on the transmitter 3 All doors will...

Page 21: ...tion The main switches are located on the driver s armrest and control the front and rear windows on both sides of the vehicle The windows may be opened by de pressing the appropriate window switch and closed by pulling up the switch To open the window on the driver s side press the switch 1 halfway down The window moves as long as the switch is operated To fully open the driver s window automatic...

Page 22: ...at the same time If this is done the window will stop and cannot be opened or closed 3 Do not leave children alone in the car Always remove the ignition key for their safety B080A01A AAT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS WARNING Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control or an accident which may cause death serious injury or property damage B080B01A AAT ...

Page 23: ...on while the vehicle is in motion The protection pro vided by the seat belts and airbags may be reduced significantly when the seatbacks are reclined There is greater risk that the driver and passenger will slide under the seat belt which may result in serious injury if a crash occurs when the seatbacks are reclined The seat belt cannot provide full protection to an occupant if the seat back is re...

Page 24: ... the seat cushion turn the front knob forward or rear ward To raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion turn the rear knob forward or rear ward WARNING o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident the headrest should be adjust ed so the top of the headrest is at the same height as the top of the occupant s ears The use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not rec...

Page 25: ...witches on the instrument panel CAUTION Do not operate two knobs at the same time B090B01Y AAT Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward Pull the control knob forward or backward to move the seat forward or backward to the desired position Release the knob and then the seat will remain at that position 1 Seat Back Reclining Control Knob 2 SeatCushionForward RearwardandHeight Adjusting Control Knob WARNI...

Page 26: ...e protection pro vided by the seat belts and airbags may be reduced significantly when the seatbacks are reclined There is a greater risk that the seat occupants will slide under the belt resulting in serious injury if a crash occurs when the seatbacks are reclined The seat belt cannot provide full protection to an occupant if the seat back is reclined B140A01S AAT REAR SEAT WARNING For the safety...

Page 27: ...sition and no seat belts are available for use This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or sudden stop Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seats This could allow cargo to slide for ward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops B120A01Y AAT REAR SEATBACK LOCK If the rear seatback lock lever located on the ba...

Page 28: ... infant safety seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat Information about the use of these restraints begins on page 1 22 WARNING Every person in your vehicle needs to be properly restrained at all times including infants and children In a collision an unre strained child can become a missile in side the car The force required to hold a child on your lap could be so great that ...

Page 29: ...ie Down To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve maximum effective ness of the restraint system all passengers should be sitting up and the front seats should be in an upright position when the car is moving A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the front seat is in a reclined position B160A01A AAT CARE OF...

Page 30: ...e is a sudden stop or impact the belt will lock into position It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly Check to make sure that the belt is properly locked and that the belt is not twisted B180A01L You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 positions If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near your neck you will not be getting the most effectivepr...

Page 31: ...Retractor Type See page 1 24 NOTE Although the combination retractor pro vides the same level of protection for seated passengers in either emergency or auto matic locking modes it is recommended that seated passengers use the emergency locking feature for improved convenience The automatic locking function is intended to facilitate child restraint installation To convert from the automatic lockin...

Page 32: ...lt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips If you lean forward in a slow easy motion the belt will extend and let you move around If there is a sudden stop or impact the belt will lock into position It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly B200A01A AAT ADJUSTING YOUR SEAT BELT WARNING You should...

Page 33: ...b a and the buckle b immediately after folding rear seatbacks up o To disconnect the metal tab a from the buckle b insert a sharp ended tool into the groove located on the buckle b B220C01Y AAT To Release the Seat Belt When you want to release the seat belt press the button in the locking buckle WARNING The rear seat center belt latching mecha nism is different from those for the out board rear se...

Page 34: ...e very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle be sure and check the seat cover and buckles before placing a child there o When the child restraint system is not in use store it in the trunk or fasten it with a safety belt so that it will not be thrown forward in the case of a sudden stop or an accident o Children who are too large to be in a child restraint should still sit in the rear seat and be ...

Page 35: ...Y AAT Installing a Child Restraint seat 1 Position the child restraint seat on the rear passenger seat cushion 2 Route the child restraint seat tether strap over the back of the seat For vehicles with adjustable head restraints route the tether strap under the head re straint and between the head restraint posts otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback 3 Locate the correct anc...

Page 36: ...the Automatic Locking mode the belt will be locked After installation of the child restraint system try to move it in all directions to be sure the child restraint system is securely installed If you need to tighten the belt pull more webbing toward the retractor When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to retract the retractor will automatically revert back to its normal seated passenger Emer...

Page 37: ...straint Some child seat manufacturers make safety seats that are labeled as ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible child seats These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two ISOFIX anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat for forward facing child seats ISOFIX anchors have been...

Page 38: ...tem consists mainly of the following components Their locations are shown in the illustration 1 SRS airbag warning light 2 Seat belt pre tensioner assembly 3 SRS control module B180B01HP AAT Pre tensioner Seat Belt Your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with driver s and front passenger s pre tensioner seat belts The purpose of the pre tensioner is to make sure that the seat belts fit tightly against th...

Page 39: ...m If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON or if it remains illuminated after blinking for approximately 6 seconds or if it illumi nates while the vehicle is being driven pleasehaveanauthorizedHyundaidealer inspect the pre tensioner seat belt or SRS airbag system as soon as possible AIR BAG WARNING o Pre tensioners are designed to operate only one t...

Page 40: ...d cover in the steering wheel and the passenger s side front panel pad above the glove box The Hyundai SRS consists of airbags installed under the pad covers in the center of the steering wheel and the passenger s side front panel above the glove box The purpose of the SRS is to provide the vehicle s driver and the front passenger with additional protection when used together with the seat belt in...

Page 41: ...is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the airbag while the vehicle is in motion o The SRS airbag system must deploy very rapidly to provide protection in a crash If an occupant is out of position because of not wearing a seat belt the airbag may forcefully contact the occupant caus...

Page 42: ... damage these parts If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these areas wash them with water immediately WARNING o When the SRS is activated there may be a loud noise and fine dust will be re leased throughout the vehicle These conditions are normal and are not haz ardous However the fine dust gener ated during airbag deployment may cause skin irritation Be sure to wash your hands and ...

Page 43: ... must be seated in the rear seat and properly restrained with the vehicle s restraint system or a child restraint system appropriate for the child s size and weight B990B03Y AAT Side Impact Airbag If installed Your Hyundai is equipped with a side impact airbag in each front seat The purpose of the airbag is to provide the vehicle s driver and or the front passenger with additional protection than ...

Page 44: ...y structure can ad versely affect SRS performance and lead to possible injury o For cleaning the airbag pad covers use only a soft dry cloth or one which has been moistened with plain water Sol vents or cleaners could adversely affect the airbag covers and proper deploy ment of the system o No objects should be placed over or near the airbag modules on the steering wheel instrument panel and the f...

Page 45: ...ty precautions must be observed Your Hyundai dealer knows these precautions and can give you the necessary information Failure to follow these precautions and proce dures could increase the risk of personal injury o If you sell your vehicle be sure to inform the new owner of these important points and make certain that this manual is transferred to the new owner o If your car was flooded and has s...

Page 46: ...12 Trip odometer or Trip computer If installed reset switch 13 High Beam Indicator Light 14 Front Fog Indicator Light If installed 15 Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light If installed 16 Odometer Trip odometer Trip Computer If installed 17 Low Fuel Warning Light 18 Trip odometer or Trip computer If installed mode convert switch 19 Parking Brake Brake Fluid Level Warning Light 20 Charging S...

Page 47: ...r light comes and stays on until the seat belt is fastened when the ignition key is turned ON or START And the warning chime will also sound for about 6 seconds B260F01A AAT High Beam Indicator Light The high beam indicator light comes on when ever the headlights are switched to the high beam or flash position B260G01A AAT Oil Pressure Warning Light CAUTION If the oil pressure warning light stays ...

Page 48: ...ing light should come on when the ignition switch is turned to ON or START then go out when the engine starts If the light comes on at any othertime youshouldslowthevehicleandbring it to a complete stop in a safe location off the roadway The brake warning light indicates that the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specificat...

Page 49: ...by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible The normal braking system will still be operational but without the assistance of the anti lock brake system CAUTION If both ABS SRI and Parking Brake Brake fluid level warning lights remain ON or come on while driving there may be a problem with E B D Electronic brake force distribution If this occurs avoid sudden stops and have yourvehiclecheckedbyyourH...

Page 50: ...cooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible B300A01A AAT SPEEDOMETER Your Hyundai s speedometer is calibrated in miles per hour on the outer scale and kilome ters per hour on the inner scale HEF 009 HEF 008B B280A01A AAT FUEL GAUGE The needle on the gauge indicates the approxi mate fuel level in the fuel tank The fuel capacity is given in Section 9 HEF 010 B270A01A AAT BRAKE PAD...

Page 51: ... your warranty HEF 007 Odometer Records the total distance the vehicle has been driven NOTE Any alteration of the odometer may void your warranty coverage Pushing in the reset switch under the right side of the tachometer when the ignition switch is turned ON will display the two trip odometers HEF 012C Trip odometer Records the distance of 2 trips in miles or kilometers TRIP A first distance you ...

Page 52: ...mpty from the current fuel in the fuel tank and distance to empty symbol When the distance to empty is less than 50 km or 30 miles the distance to empty digits disappear and warning light blinks B315A02Y GAT TRIP COMPUTER If installed o The trip computer is a microcomputer con trolled driver information system that dis plays information related to driving such as tripmeter average speed and distan...

Page 53: ...ght will automatically shut OFF when the driver s door is opened To turn them ON again you must simply turn the ignition key to the ON position B340A01A AAT COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL HEADLIGHT AND HIGH BEAM SWITCH Turn Signal Operation Pulling down on the lever causes the turn signalsontheleftsideofthecartoblink Pushing upwards on the lever causes the turn signals on the right side of the car to bli...

Page 54: ... WASHER SWITCH The windshield wiper switch has three posi tions 1 Intermittent wiper operation 2 Low speed operation 3 High speed operation NOTE To prevent damage to the wiper system do not attempt to wipe away heavy accumula tions of snow or ice Accumulated snow and ice should be removed manually If there is only a light layer of snow or ice operate the heater in the defrost mode to melt the snow...

Page 55: ...or freezing weather be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the glass prior to operating the wipers o In areas where water freezes in winter use windshield washer antifreeze Mist Wiper Operation If a single wipe is desired in mist push the MIST operation switch at the end of the windshield wiper and washer control lever B350C01Y AAT AdjustableIntermittentWiperOperation To use the intermittent w...

Page 56: ...econd time B380A01A AAT REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER SWITCH The rear window defroster is turned on by pushing in on the switch To turn the defroster off push in on the switch a second time The rear window defroster automatically turns itself off after about 15 minutes To restart the de froster cycle push in on the switch again after it has turned itself off 1MS104018B HEF 036 CAUTION Do not clean the inn...

Page 57: ...UTION Do not use electric accessories or equip ment other than the Hyundai genuine parts in the socket B410A01A AAT INSTRUMENTPANELLIGHTCON TROL RHEOSTAT Theinstrumentpanellightscanbemadebrighter or dimmer by turning the instrument panel light control knob B400A01A AAT DIGITAL CLOCK If Installed There are three control buttons for the digital clock Their functions are HOUR Push H to advance the ho...

Page 58: ...ident possibly injuring the passen gers in the vehicle B440A01Y AAT REAR ASHTRAY The rear ashtray may be opened by pulling it out by its top edge To remove the ashtray to empty or clean it lift it up slightly and pull it all the way out B430A03Y AAT FRONT ASHTRAY The front ashtray may be opened by pushing and releasing the ashtray at its top edge To clean the ashtray the plastic ash receptacle sho...

Page 59: ...ches the desired position WARNING o Do not close a sunroof if anyone s hands arms or body are between the sliding glass and the sunroof sash as this could result in injury o Do not place your head or arms out of the sunroof opening at any time B450A02Y GAT DRINK HOLDER If installed The drink holder is located on the main console for holding cups or cans The drink holder can be opened by pushing at...

Page 60: ...glove box 4 Turn the wrench clockwise to open or coun terclockwise to close the sunroof CAUTION o Do not open the sunroof in severely cold temperature or when it is covered with ice or snow o Periodically remove any dirt that may have accumulated on the guide rails B460C01Y AAT Tilting the Sunroof System The sunroof can be tilted and closed with the ignition key in the ON position Release the butt...

Page 61: ... In the OFF position the light stays off at all times even though a door is open B480B01Y AAT MAP LIGHT without sunroof If installed Push in the map light switch to turn the light on or off This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light at night or as a personal light for the driver and the passenger B480A01Y AAT MAP LIGHT with sunroof The two map light switches are located on b...

Page 62: ...o break it free using the control handle or by manipulating the face of the mirror Use an approved spray de icer not radiator antifreeze to release the frozen mechanism or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt B510B01Y AAT Electric Type If installed The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted to your preferred rear vision both directly be hind the vehicle and to the rear of t...

Page 63: ...nce of any object seen in the passenger side rear view mirror It is a convex mirror with a curved surface Any objects seen in this mirror are closer than they appear B510D01Y AAT OUTSIDEREARVIEWMIRRORHEATER If installed The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in connection with the rear window defroster To heat the outside rearview mirror glass push in the switch for the rear window defrost...

Page 64: ...use death serious in jury or property damage B520A01A AAT DAY NIGHT INSIDE REAR VIEW MIR ROR YourHyundaiisequippedwithaday nightinside rear view mirror The night position is selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you In the night position the glare of headlights of cars behind you is reduced B520B01O GAT DAY NIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR Electric type If installed The electric ty...

Page 65: ...cator light willilluminate NOTE The mirror defaults to the on position each time the vehicle is started B520C01L B520C01L Glare Detection Homelink buttons Automatic dimmingmirror function buttons HOMELINK PROGRAMMING CAUTION o Make sure people and or objects are out of the way of any garage doors or gates you may be operating during the pro gramming procedures o Keep original transmitters for pote...

Page 66: ...ener or other device you wish to program is rolling code equipped proceed to the Rolling Code Programming section 4 Repeat step 2 to program the remaining HomeLink buttons AdditionalProgrammingforRollingCode Devices For any rolling code equipped device follow the steps below after completing the Program ming section A second person may make the following steps easier 1 Locate the learn or smart bu...

Page 67: ...stoflashslowly after 20 seconds hold the handheld trans mitter 1 to 3 inches away from the bottom of the mirror 3 Press and hold the transmitter button or if necessary press and cycle as described in the Gate Operator Canadian Program ming portion of this text 4 The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly at first then rapidly indicating successful programming Release both buttons B520C02L Flas...

Page 68: ...lways check by trying to pull it up again WARNING The trunk lid should always be kept com pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion If it is left open or ajar poisonous exhaust gases may enter the car and serious illness or death may result See additional warnings concerning exhaust gases on page 2 2 B540B04Y AAT Trunk Lid Knob Lock If installed If the trunk lid lock knob located near the latc...

Page 69: ...k latch mechanism and open the trunk NOTE o If a person is locked in the trunk by one s own will or by another person or by accident pull the emergency trunk re lease lever on the passenger side of the inside panel of the trunk This will open the trunk lid o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept locked and keys be kept out of the reach of children and that parents teach their children about the dan...

Page 70: ...either side of the car the high mounted rear stoplight in the center of the rear window also lights when the brakes are applied WARNING o Gasoline vapors are dangerous Before refueling always stop the engine and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler area If you need to replace the filler cap use a genuine Hyundai re placement part o If you open the fuel filler cap during high ambient t...

Page 71: ... GAT Manual Fuel Filler Lid Release If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened using the remote opener a manual opener handle is locatedinsidethetrunkontheleftside Openthe fuel filler lid by pulling on this handle as shown in the illustration HXG115 WARNING o Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away If it is not latched the hood could fly open while the vehic...

Page 72: ... to warn passing vehicles B610A02Y GAT HORN Press the center hub on the steering wheel to sound the horn B620A02Y HEF 200 Working Zone B580A01A AAT SUNVISOR Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give the driver and front passenger either frontal or sideward shade The sun visors are fitted on both sides on all models To reduce glare or to shut out direct rays of the sun turn the sun visor dow...

Page 73: ...el while driving as this may result in loss of control of the vehicle and serious injury or death B611A01Y AAT REAR SEAT ARM REST If installed This arm rest is located in the center of the rear seat back B611A02Y B600A02Y B500D07O GAT POWER OUTLET If installed These supply 12V electric power to operate electric accessories or equipment only when the key is in the ON or ACC position WARNING Do not ...

Page 74: ...ot from the accelerator pedal and the desired speed will automatically be maintained 5 To increase speed depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the preset speed When you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal the vehicle will return to the speed you have set B660A03Y B990A03Y AAT FLOOR MAT ANCHOR To use a floor mat on the front floor carpet make sure it attaches to the...

Page 75: ...on when you push the control switch RESUME ACCEL above 25 mph B660E01L GAT To Reset at a Faster Speed 1 Pushthecontrolswitch RESUME ACCEL 2 Accelerate to desired speed While the con trol switch is held the vehicle will gradually gain speed B660C02L AAT To Cancel the Cruise Speed Do one of the following o Push the control switch CANCEL o Depress the brake pedal o Shift the selector lever to N posit...

Page 76: ... heavy or varying traffic or on slippery rainy icy or snow covered or winding roads or over 6 up hill or down hill roads o Pay particular attention to the driving conditions whenever using the cruise control system o During normal cruise control operation when the SET button is activated or reactivated after applying the brakes the cruise control will energize after approximately 3 seconds This de...

Page 77: ...ed control to the desired speed o Set the temperature control between Cool and Warm B710B01A AAT Center Ventilator The center ventilators are located in the middle of the dashboard To change the direction of the airflow turn the control knob on the middle of the ventilator as desired B710C01Y AAT Side Ventilator The side vent knobs control the amount of outside air entering the vehicle through the...

Page 78: ...ature control B670B02Y AAT Fan Speed Control Blower Control This is used to turn the blower fan on and off and to select the fan speed The blower fan speed and therefore the volume of air delivered from the system may be con trolled manually by setting the blower control between the 1 and 4 position This is used to turn the heating system on and off and to select the degree of heating desired HEF ...

Page 79: ...n of the heating system in mode will give rise to fogging of the wind shield and side windows and the air within the passenger compartment will become stale In addition prolonged use of the air conditioning with the mode selected may result in the air within the passenger compartment becoming ex cessively dry o When the ignition switch is turned ON the air intake control will change to mode regard...

Page 80: ...ange to Fresh mode Face Level Selecting the Face mode will cause air to be discharged through the face level vents Bi Level Air is discharged through the face vents and the floor vents This makes it possible to have cooler air from the dashboard vents and warmer air from the floor outlets at the same time Floor Level Air is discharged through the floor vents HEF 043 HEF 044 HEF 045 HEF 046 ...

Page 81: ...trol to Warm B740C01A AAT De Humidified Heating For dehumidified heating o Turn on the fan control switch o Turn on the air conditioning switch The air conditioningindicatorlightshouldcomeonat the same time o Set the air intake control to the fresh air position o Set the air flow control to the face position o Adjust the fan control to the desired speed o For more rapid action set the fan at one o...

Page 82: ...o Air for the heating cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just ahead of the wind shield Care should be taken that these are not blocked by leaves snow ice or other obstructions o To prevent interior fog on the windshield set the air intake control to the fresh air position and fan speed to the desired posi tion o When the A C is operated continuously on the floor defrost level or defros...

Page 83: ...r increased defogging action To remove interior fog on the windshield o Set the air flow control to the defrost position The air intake control will change to fresh mode automatically o Set the temperature control at the desired position o Set the fan speed control between 1 and 4 position To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield o Set the air flow control to the defrost position The air ...

Page 84: ... System HEF 021 HEF 022 B970B03Y GAT Heating and Cooling Controls 1 Blower Fan Control Switch 2 AUTO Automatic Control Switch 3 OFF Switch 4 Display Window 5 Temperature Control 6 Defroster Switch 7 Rear Window Defroster Switch 8 Air Flow Control Switch 9 Air Conditioning Switch 10 Ambient Switch 11 Air lntake Control Switch 12 Air Quality System Switch If installed TYPE A Without Air Quality Syst...

Page 85: ...increase by 1 F 0 5 C The temperature will decrease to the mini mum62 F 17 C bypushing onthe button Each push of the button will cause the tem perature to decrease by 1 F 0 5 C NOTE If the battery has been discharged or dis connected the temperature mode will reset to centigrade degrees This is a normal condition and you can change the temperature mode from centi grade to fahrenheit as follows Pre...

Page 86: ...is fresh mode RECIRCULATION MODE The indica tor light on the button is illuminated when the air intake control is recirculation mode With the Fresh mode selected air enters the vehicle from the outside and is heated or cooled according to the function selected B995A02Y GAT AMBIENT SWITCH B980A01Y AAT MANUAL OPERATION The heating and cooling system can be con trolled manually as well as by pushing ...

Page 87: ...cessively dry o When the ignition switch is turned ON the air intake control will change to mode regardless of switch position This is normal operation The air intake control operates in AUTO mode when turning the ignition to the ON position if the AUTO mode was used before shut ting off the engine B980D01Y AAT Heating and Cooling System Off Press the OFF button to stop the operation of the heatin...

Page 88: ...e discharged through the floor vents Floor Defrost Level When selecting the Floor Defrost mode the indicator light will come on and the air will be discharged through the windshield defrost vents and the floor vents B980F02Y AAT Defrost Switch When the Defrost button is pressed the mode will be automatically selected and the air will be discharged through the windshield de frost vents To assist in...

Page 89: ...ized dealer o If your vehicle is not equipped with this filter it can be installed by your dealers Check with your dealer for details B740D01Y AAT OperationTips o If the interior of the car is hot when you first get in open the windows for a few minutes to expel the hot air o When you are using the air conditioning system keep all windows closed to keep hot air out o When moving slowly as in heavy...

Page 90: ...ater distances than FM broadcasts This is because AM radio waves are transmitted at low fre quency These long low frequency radio waves can follow the curvature of the earth rather than travelling straight out into the atmosphere In addition they curve around obstructions so that they can provide better signal coverage FM broadcasts are transmitted at high fre quency and do not bend to follow the ...

Page 91: ...use distortion or fluttering This can be caused by a direct and reflected signal from the same station or by signals from two stations with close frequencies If this occurs select anotherstationuntiltheconditionhaspassed B750B02Y AAT Usingacellularphoneoratwo wayradio Whenacellularphoneisusedinsidethevehicle noise may be produced from the audio equip ment This does not mean that something is wrong...

Page 92: ... GAT STEREO RADIO OPERATION H240 If Installed 1 POWER ON OFF VOLUME Control Knob 5 BAND Selector 4 TUNE SEEK Select Button 7 SCAN Button 6 PRESET Buttons 2 BASS BALANCE Control Knob BASS BAL 3 TREBLE FADER Control Knob TREB FAD K240A01TB ...

Page 93: ...d will be emphasized Front speaker sound will be attenuated 4 TUNE Manual Select Button Press the side or side to increase or to decrease the frequency Press either button and hold down to continuously scroll Release button once the desired station is reached SEEK Operation Automatic Channel Selection Press the TUNE select button 1 sec or more Releasing will automatically tune to the next availabl...

Page 94: ... release the button and proceed to program the next desired station A total of 18 stations can be programmed by selecting one AM and two FM stations per button o When completed any preset station may be recalled by selecting AM FM or FM2 band and the appropriate station button 7 SCAN Button When the scan button is pressed the frequency will increase and the receivable stations will be tuned in one...

Page 95: ...S OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1 83 H240C01O GAT CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER OPERATION H240 If Installed 3 TAPE PROGRAM Button 2 AUTO MUSIC SELECT Button 4 EJECT Button 1 FF REW Button 6 TAPE SLOT 5 DOLBY SELECT Button K240A01TB ...

Page 96: ...l play the beginn ing of the next music segment o Pressing the button will start replay at the beginning of the music just listened to 3 TAPE PROGRAM Button This allows you to play the reverse side of the tape by merely depressing the program button An arrow will appear in the display to show tape direction NOTE When tape operation is abnormal or ER8 fault code is displayed press the eject button ...

Page 97: ...85 H260A01O AAT STEREO RADIO OPERATION H260 If Installed 1 POWER ON OFF VOLUME BALANCE Control Knob 2 FADER Control Knob 3 BASS TREBLE Control Knob 4 SCAN Button 6 BAND Selector 5 TUNE SEEK Select Button 7 PRESET Button H260A01O ...

Page 98: ...he desired treble tone 4 SCAN Button When the scan button is pressed the frequency will increase and the receivable stations will be tuned in one after another receiving each sta tion for 5 seconds To stop scanning press the scan button again 5 TUNE Manual Select Button Press the side or side to increase or to decrease the frequency Press either button and hold down to continuously scroll Release ...

Page 99: ... than two seconds A select button indicator will show in the display indicating which select button you have depressed The frequency display will flash after it has been stored into the memory You should then release the button and proceed to program the next desired station A total of 18 stations can be programmed by selecting one AM and two FM stations per button o When completed any preset stat...

Page 100: ...1 88 FEATURESOFYOURHYUNDAI H260B01O AAT COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION H260 If Installed 1 Playing CD 2 FF REW Button 3 TRACK UP DOWN 4 SCAN Button 5 REPEAT Button H260A01O 6 EJECT Button ...

Page 101: ...the RPT button To cancel press again o If you do not release RPT operation when the track ends it will automatically be re played This process will be continued until you push the button again 6 EJECT Button When the EJECT button is pressed with the CD loaded the CD is ejected NOTE o To assure proper operation of the unit keep the vehicle interior temperature within a normal range by using the veh...

Page 102: ...TEREO RADIO OPERATION H290 If Installed 1 POWER ON OFF VOLUME Control Knob 8 BSM SCAN Button If installed 5 PRESET Buttons 4 TUNE SEEK Select Button 6 BAND Select Button 7 EQUALIZER Button 3 TREBLE FAD Konb 2 BASS BALANCE Control Knob H290A01O ...

Page 103: ...uency Press either button and hold down to continuously scroll Release button once the desired station is reached SEEK Operation Automatic Channel Selection Press the TUNE select button for 0 5 sec or more Releasing it will automatically tune to the next available station with a beep sound When the side is pressed longer than 0 5 second releasing will automatically tune to the next higher frequenc...

Page 104: ...tation Memory Button BSM If installed When the BSM button is pressed for two sec onds or longer the six channels from the high est field intensity are selected next and stored in memory The stations selected are stored in the sequence frequency from the first preset key SCAN Button If installed When the scan button is pressed the frequency will increase and the receivable stations will be tuned in...

Page 105: ...OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1 93 H290C01O AAT CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER OPERATION H290 If Installed 5 EQUALIZER Button 4 TAPE EJECT Button 2 AUTO MUSIC Select Button 3 TAPE PROGRAM Button 6 DOLBY Button 1 FF REW Button H290A01O ...

Page 106: ...g of the next music segment o Pressing the button will start replay at the beginning of the music just listened to 3 TAPE PROGRAM Button This allows you to play the reverse side of the tape by merely depressing the program button An arrow will appear in the display to show tape direction CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK DEFEAT 4 TAPE EJECT button o When the button is pressed with the cassette loaded the cassette...

Page 107: ...URES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1 95 H290E01O AAT COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION H290 If Installed 5 EQUALIZER Button 3 TRACK UP DOWN 1 CD Select Button 4 REPEAT 2 FF REW Button 6 CD EJELT Button 7 SCAN Button H290A01O ...

Page 108: ...to select the CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK and DEFEAT MODE for the desired tone quality Each press of the button changes the display as follows NOTE o To assure proper operation of the unit keep the vehicle interior temperature within a normal range by using the vehicle s air conditioning or heating system o When replacing the fuse replace it with a fuse having the correct capacity o The preset station frequ...

Page 109: ...URE IS TOO HIGH NO DISC IN MAGAZINE NO CD MAGAZINE IN THE AUTO CHANGER AFTER RESETTING THE AUDIO PUSH THE EJECT BUTTON IF DISC IS NOT EJECTED CONSULT YOUR HYUNDAI DEALER MAKE SURE THE DISC IS NOT SCRATCHED OR DAMAGED PRESS THE EJECT BUTTON AND PULL OUT THE DISC THEN INSERT A NORMAL CD DISC CHECK IF THE DISC IS INSERTED CORRECTLY IN THE CD PLAYER MAKE SURE THE DISC IS NOT SCRATCHED OR DAM AGED AFTE...

Page 110: ...hed it may cause the pickup to skip signal tracks Do not affix tape paper or gummed labels on the disc Do not write on the disc Damaged Disc Do not attempt to play damaged warped or cracked discs These could severely damage the playback mechanism Fingerprints dust or soil on the surface of a disc could cause the pickup to skip signal tracks Wipe the surface clean with a clean soft cloth If the sur...

Page 111: ...ual audio tape surfaces o Keep all magnetized objects such as elec tric motors speakers or transformers away from your cassette tapes and tape player unit o The playback head capstan and pinch roll ers will develop a coating of tape residue that can result in deterioration of sound quality such as a wavering sound They should be cleaned monthly using a commercially avail able head cleaning tape or...

Page 112: ...tenna will automatically be retracted and stored when either the radio power switch is turned OFF or the ignition key is set to the LOCK position NOTE o Before turning on the radio make sure that no one is near the antenna o Before entering an automatic car wash or a place with a low height clearance be sure that the antenna is retracted and stored o If the antenna is dirty be sure to clean it in ...

Page 113: ...y position 2 3 Starting 2 4 Operating the manual transaxle 2 5 Automatic transaxle 2 7 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 2 10 Traction Control System TCS 2 11 Good braking practices 2 12 Driving for economy 2 13 Winter Driving 2 13 Trailer or vehicle towing 2 16 2 ...

Page 114: ... exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area Letting the engine idle in your garage even with the garage door open is a hazardous practice Never run the engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out o...

Page 115: ... Hyundai is equipped with a manual transaxle place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle place the shift lever in P park o Tostarttheengine inserttheignitionkeyand turn it to the START position Release it as soon as the engine starts Do not hold the key in the START position for more than 15 seconds NOTE o For safety the engine will not star...

Page 116: ...y simultaneously If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle 1 Turn the ignition key counterclockwise from the ACC position to the LOCK position 2 The key can be removed in the LOCK position If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle 1 Turn the ignition key to the ACC position 2 Simultaneously push and turn the ignition key counterclockwise from the ACC position to the LOCK po...

Page 117: ...t 15 30 sec onds between starting attempts to protect the starter from overheating C070A02A AAT OPERATING THE MANUAL TRANSAXLE Your Hyundai s manual transaxle has a con ventional shift pattern This shift pattern is im printed on the shift knob The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower gear is easily accom plished NOTE o To shift into reverse...

Page 118: ...ly C070D02A AAT Good Driving Practices o Never take the car out of gear and coast down a hill This is extremely hazardous Always leave the car in gear o Don t ride the brakes This can cause them to overheat and malfunction Instead when you are driving down a long hill slow down and shift to a lower gear When you do this engine braking will help slow the car o Slow down before shifting to a lower g...

Page 119: ...wrong selection NOTE Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting Push the button when shifting The selector lever can be shifted freely The first few shifts on a new vehicle or if the battery has been disconnected may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condi tion and the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts are cycled a few times by the T C M Transaxle Control Module CAUTION N...

Page 120: ...r backing up the vehicle Bring the car to a complete stop before shifting the selector lever to R position CAUTION Never place the selector lever in the P Park position unless the vehicle is fully stopped Failure to observe this caution will cause severe damage to the transaxle Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion sports mode is selected by pushing the selector lever from the D position ...

Page 121: ...d o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or any of the forward positions with the brakes applied o Always apply the footbrake when shift ing from P or N to R D position o Do not use the P Park position in place of the parking brake Always set the parking brake shift the transaxle into P Park position and turn off the ignition when you leave the vehicle even momentarily Never leave the vehicle u...

Page 122: ...before shifting to a lower gear Otherwise the lower gear may not be en gaged o Always use the parking brake Do not de pend on placing the transaxle in P to keep the car from moving o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface Be especially careful when braking accelerating or shifting gears On a slippery surface an abrupt change in ve hicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose...

Page 123: ...e engine starts a click is heard from the engine compartment however this is only the sound of traction control being checked 4 When moving out of the mud or fresh snow pressing the accelerator pedal may not cause the engine speed to in crease On slippery road surfaces the traction control system TCS limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively thus helping the car to accelerate It also provi...

Page 124: ...p in a safe place o If your car is equipped with an automatic transaxle don t let your car creep forward To avoid creeping forward keep your foot on the brake pedal when the car is stopped o Use caution when parking on a hill Engage the parking brake and place the gear selec tor lever in P automatic transaxle or in first or reverse gear manual transaxle If your car is facing downhill turn the fron...

Page 125: ...lso result in other problems as well as greater fuel consumption o Keep your car in good condition For better fuel economy and reduced maintenance costs maintain your car in accordance with the maintenance schedule in Section 5 If you drive your car in severe conditions more frequent maintenance is required see Section 5 for details o Keep your car clean For maximum service your Hyundai should be ...

Page 126: ...yundai is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cool ing system lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing Be sure to replace or replen ish your coolant in accordance with the main tenance schedule in Section 5 Before winter have your coolant tested to assure that i...

Page 127: ...d an approved anti freeze solution in accordance with instructions on the container Window washer anti freeze is avail able from Hyundai dealers and most auto parts outlets Do not use engine coolant or other types of anti freeze as these may damage the finish C160K01A AAT Carry Emergency Equipment Depending on the severity of the weather where you drive your car you should carry appropri ate emerg...

Page 128: ...OWING If you are considering towing with your car you should first check with your State s Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal re quirements Since laws vary from State to State the require ments for towing trailers cars or other types of vehicles or apparatus may differ Ask your Hyundai dealer for further details before towing C190B01S AAT Trailer Hitches Select the proper hitch ...

Page 129: ...ssengers and their luggage cargo hitch trailer tongue load and other op tional equipment 3 The front or rear axle weight must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR shown on the vehicle identifi cation plate see page 8 1 It is possible that your towing package does not ex ceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR Improper trailer loading and or too much luggage in the trunk can overload the rear ax...

Page 130: ...there is too much wind buffeting slow down togetoutoftheothervehicle sairturbulence 8 When parking your car and trailer especially on a hill be sure to follow all the normal precautions Turn your front wheel into the curb set the parking brake firmly and put the transaxle in 1st or Reverse manual or Park automatic In addition place wheel chocks at each of the trailer s tires 9 If the trailer has e...

Page 131: ... AN EMERGENCY If the engine will not start 3 2 Jump starting 3 2 If the engine overheats 3 3 Spare tire 3 4 If you have a flat tire 3 5 If your car must be towed 3 9 Emergency towing 3 11 If you lose your keys 3 11 3 ...

Page 132: ...on push or pull starting may cause the catalytic converter to be overloaded and create a fire hazard 1 If your car has an automatic transaxle be sure the gear selector lever is in N or P and the emergency brake is set 2 Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight 3 Turn on the interior light If the light dims or goes out when you operate the starter the battery is discharged ...

Page 133: ...ry and let it run for a few minutes This will help to assure that the booster battery is fully charged During the jumping operation run the engine in this vehicle at about 2 000 rpm 5 Start your engine using the normal starting procedure After the engine starts leave the jumper cables connected and let the engine run at fast idle or about 2 000 rpm for several minutes 6 Carefully remove the jumper...

Page 134: ...emove the radiator cap and add coolant to bring the fluid level in the reservoir up to the halfway mark 7 Proceed with caution keeping alert for fur ther signs of overheating If overheating happens again call a Hyundai dealer for assistance CAUTION Serious loss of coolant indicates there is a leak in the cooling system and this should becheckedassoonaspossiblebyaHyundai dealer 4 As the temporary s...

Page 135: ...f the road Drive off the road as far as possible and park on firm level ground If you are on a divided highway do not park in the median area between the two traffic lanes 2 When the car is stopped turn on your emer gency hazard flashers set the parking brake and put the transaxle in P automatic or reverse manual transaxle 3 Have all passengers get out of the car Be sure they all get out on the si...

Page 136: ...g when the car is raised on the jack D060B01Y AAT 1 Obtain Spare Tire and Tool Remove the spare tire the jack and tool bag from the trunk D060K05Y D040B01Y HEF 208 D060K06Y 2 Insert the wrench bar into the notch of the wheel cover and pry gently to remove the wheel cover 3 Change the flat tire 4 Reinstall the wheel cover by fitting the boss of the wheel cover in the groove of the wheel hitting the...

Page 137: ... half turn The base of the jack should be placed on firm level ground The jack should be positioned as shown in the drawing D060F02E AAT 5 Raising the Car After inserting a bar into the wheel nut wrench install the bar into the jack as shown in the drawing To raise the vehicle turn the wheel nut wrench clockwise As the jack begins to raise the vehicle double check that it is properly positioned an...

Page 138: ...can be slid over the other studs WARNING Wheels and wheel covers may have sharp edges Handle them carefully to avoid pos sible severe injury Before putting the wheel into place be sure that there is nothing on the hub or wheel such as mud tar gravel etc that interferes with the wheel from fitting solidly against the hub If there is remove it If there is not good contact on the mounting surface bet...

Page 139: ...mmended drive slowly to the nearest service station and inflate to the correct pressure Ifitistoohigh adjustituntilitiscorrect Always reinstall the valve cap after checking or adjusting tire pressure If the cap is not re placed air may leak from the tire If you lose a valve cap buy another and install it as soon as possible After you have changed wheels always secure the flat tire in its place in ...

Page 140: ... are damaged a towing dolly must be used CAUTION A car with an automatic transaxle should never be towed from the rear with the front wheels on the ground This can cause se rious damage to the transaxle If the car must be towed from the rear a towing dolly must be used under the front wheels If the car is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground be sure the parking brake is re leased NOTE Be...

Page 141: ...ith the engine off or in the ON position with the engine running A driver must be in the towed car to steer it and operate the brakes D120A01A AAT 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 dealers can use special tools to open the door for you ...

Page 142: ...4 CORROSION PREVENTION APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion protection 4 2 To help prevent corrosion 4 2 Washing and waxing 4 3 Cleaning the interior 4 4 4 ...

Page 143: ... freez ing In such conditions the corrosive material is kept in contact with the car surfaces by mois ture that is slow to evaporate Mud is particularly corrosive because it is slow to dry and holds moisture in contact with the vehicle Although the mud appears to be dry it can still retain the moisture and promote corro sion High temperatures can also accelerate corro sion of parts that are not pr...

Page 144: ...have driven through mud or muddy water be sure to thor oughly clean the underside as well Use a hard direct stream of water to remove accumulations of mud or corrosive materials Use a good quality car washing solution and follow the manufacturer s directions on the package These are available at your Hyundai dealer or auto parts outlet Don t use strong household detergents gasoline strong solvents...

Page 145: ...lastic and the surface can be damaged if mistreated Do not use abrasive cleaners Use warm water and mild soap or car washing solution o Do not expose the bumpers to high tem peratures For example if you have your car repainted do not leave the bumpers on the car if the car is going to be placed in a high temperature paint booth E030D01A AAT When to Wax Again You should polish and wax the car again...

Page 146: ...materials on the seat belts as this may weaken the fabric While cleaning the belts inspect them for ex cessive wear cuts fraying or other signs of damage and replace them if necessary E040C01A AAT Cleaning the Carpets Use a foam type carpet cleaner Cleaners of this type are available in aerosol cans in liquid form or powder Read the instructions and follow them exactly Using a vacuum cleaner with ...

Page 147: ...5 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Maintenance intervals 5 2 Scheduled maintenance 5 4 Maintenance under severe usage conditions 5 6 Explanation of scheduled maintenance items 5 7 5 ...

Page 148: ...sure that you receive the greatest number ofmilesofsatisfyingoperationfromyourHyundai certain maintenance procedures must be per formed Although careful design and engineer inghavereducedthesetoaminimum thosethat are required are of the utmost importance It is your responsibility to have these mainte nance procedures performed to comply with the terms of the warranties covering your new Hyundai Th...

Page 149: ...follow the prescribed main tenance intervals o For severe usage maintenance require ments see page 5 6 of this section F020A02Y AAT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS o Inspection should be performed any time a malfunction is experienced or suspected o Receipts for all emission control system services should be retained to demonstrate compliance with conditions of the emissions system warranty o A...

Page 150: ...TER FUEL LINES FUEL HOSES AND CONNECTIONS VACUUM AND CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES VAPOR HOSE AND FUEL FILLER CAP AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS PLATINUM COATED No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MILES X 1000 KILOMETERS X 1000 MONTHS 7 5 12 6 R 15 24 12 R 22 5 36 18 R 30 48 24 R I I R 37 5 60 30 R 45 72 36 R 52 5 84 42 R R I 60 96 48 R I I R R 67 5 108 54 R 75 120 60 R 82 5 132 66 R 90 144 72 R I I R 97 5 156 78 R 10...

Page 151: ...OINT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT POWER STEERING PUMP AND HOSES DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT AIR FILTER For Evaporator and Blower unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 No DESCRIPTION MILES X 1000 KILOMETERS X 1000 MONTHS 2 4DOHC ALT W PUMP 2 7V6 ALT P STR G A CON 7 5 12 6 I 15 24 12 I I I I I I I I I 22 5 36 18 I 30 48 24 I I R I I I I I I I I I I I I I 37 5 60 30 I 45 72 36 I ...

Page 152: ...in mountainous areas H Towing a trailer I Driving for patrol car taxi or commercial car and vehicle towing J Driving over 100 mph ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS BRAKE PADS CALIPERS AND ROTORS REAR BRAKE DRUMS LININGS PARKING BRAKE STEERING GEAR BOX LINKAGE BOOTS LOWER ARM BALL JOINT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID AND ...

Page 153: ... tank the filter may require replacement more frequently After installing a new filter run the engine for several minutes and check for leaks at the connections Fuel filters should be installed by trained technicians F060F01A AAT o Vacuum Crankcase Ventilation Hoses Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence of heat and or mechanical damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasions and ...

Page 154: ...nd Filter The fluid level should be in the HOT range of the dipstick after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature Check the automatic transaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral with the parking brake properly applied Use Genuine Hyundai ATF or DIAMOND ATF SP III or SK ATF SP III when adding or changing fluid F070K01A AAT o Exhaust Pipe and Muff...

Page 155: ... Driveshafts and Boots Check the drive shafts boots and clamps for cracks deterioration or damage Replace any damaged parts and if necessary repack the grease F070N01A AAT o PowerSteeringPump BeltandHoses Check the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage Replace any damaged or leaking parts immediately Inspect the power steering belt for evidence of cuts cracks ex cessive wear oilines...

Page 156: ...and changing the engine coolant 6 7 Spark plugs 6 9 Changing the air cleaner filter 6 11 Checking the transaxle oil Manual 6 12 Checking the transaxle fluid Automatic 6 13 Checking the brakes 6 14 Air conditioning care 6 15 Checking drive belts 6 18 Checking and replacing fuses 6 18 Replacement of bulbs 6 21 Junction Box description 6 29 6 ...

Page 157: ...er hood junction box 6 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine oil level dipstick 9 Engine cover G010A02Y GAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2 4 DOHC 10 Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick If installed 11 Radiator cap 12 Air cleaner 13 Coolant reservoir cap 14 Battery HEF 064 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 158: ...r 5 Power steering fluid reservoir 6 Engine oil level dipstick 7 Engine cover 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick If installed G010B03Y AAT ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2 7 V6 Delta 10 Radiator cap 11 Battery 12 Coolant reservoir cap 13 Under hood junction box G010B04Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 ...

Page 159: ...tioning incor rectly inspect it carefully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed G020B01A AAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly o Overall appearance and condition o Air filter condition o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque o Exhaust system condition o Light condition and operation o Windshield glass condition o Wiper blade condition o Paint condi...

Page 160: ... To Check the Oil Level G030B01A AAT Recommended Oil SH SG or SG CD API multi grade and fuel efficient oil is recommended Before checking the oil warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature and be sure your car is parked on level ground Turn the engine off Wait five minutes then remove the dipstick wipeitoff fullyreinsertthedipstickandwithdraw it again Then note the highest level the oi...

Page 161: ...aintenance schedule in Section 5 If the car is being driven in severe conditions more frequent oil and filter changes are required The procedure for changing the oil and filter is as follows 1 Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake Start the engine and let it warm up until the needle on the coolant temperature gauge moves above the lowest mark Turn the engine off and place the gear...

Page 162: ... chap ter 9 for engine oil capacity 8 Start the engine and check to be sure no oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter 9 Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level G050A01A AAT CHECKING AND CHANGING THE EN GINE COOLANT WARNING Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot When the engine is hot the engine coolant is under pressure and may erupt through the opening if the cap is...

Page 163: ...rvoir The level of the cool ant should be between the L and F lines on the reservoir when the engine is cool If the level is below the L mark add engine coolant to bring it up between L and F If the level is low inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level frequently If the level drops again visit your Hyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis of the reason Ambient temperature C F 15...

Page 164: ...num tipped spark plugs WARNING The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not run ning Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the coolant fan so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade As the engine coolant temperature de creases the fan will automatically shut off This is a normal condition HSM392 G060B04Y AA...

Page 165: ... engine be cool or cold when changing the spark plugs If the engine is hot you could burn yourself on the insulated connector the spark plug or the engine itself 4 When preparing to remove the old spark plug guide the socket down over the spark plug being careful not to damage the ce ramic insulator 5 To remove the old spark plug turn the wrench handle in a counterclockwise direc tion 6 To install...

Page 166: ...y glass This can result in more rapid wear of the wiper blades and may scratch the glass o Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc G090A01A AAT FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the windshield washer system A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill the washer reservoir The fluid level should be ch...

Page 167: ...PARTS MTF 75W 90 API GL 4 or equivalent in the manual transaxle Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2 2 U S quarts 2 1 liters Park the car on level ground with the engine off 1 Using a wrench of the correct size loosen the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock wise and remove it with your fingers 2 Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside the hole ...

Page 168: ...the transaxle fluid should be at normal operating temperature and the engine idling While the engine is idling apply the brakes and move the gear selector lever from P to each of its other positions R N D and then return to N or P With the engine still idling 1 Open the hood being careful to keep hands long hair and clothing clear of any moving parts 2 Remove the transaxle dipstick wipe it clean r...

Page 169: ...ontrolled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not run ning Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade As the engine coolant temperature de creases the fan will automatically shut off This is a normal condition CAUTION Because brakes are essential to the safe operation of the car...

Page 170: ...nto the reservoir Do not overfill Carefully replace the cap on the reser voir and tighten The clutch fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing other un der hood services The system should be checked for leakage at the same time Check to make certain that the clutch fluid level is always between the MAX and MIN level markings on the fluid reservoir Fill as required Fluid ...

Page 171: ...en the air conditioning is being used regu larly the compressor drive belt tension should be checked at least once a month with the engine turned off To check the drive belt tension press down on the belt halfway between the engine crankshaft and compressor pulleys Pressing with your finger you should not be able to deflect this belt anymore than 1 3 of an inch If you have the instruments to check...

Page 172: ...s is the brake pedal free play The free play should be within the limits speci fied in the illustration above If it is not have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary G160A01E HXGS508 0 24 0 51 in 6 13 mm 0 12 0 31 in 3 8 mm G180A01A AAT CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CLEARANCE You need a helper to check the brake pedal clearance With the engine running have your helper pr...

Page 173: ...us prevent ing damage to the entire wiring harness This could be caused by a short in the system drawing too much current If this ever happens have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause repair the system and replace the fusible link The fusible links are located in a under hood junction box for easy inspection The instrument panel junction box for the lights and other electrical accessories will be...

Page 174: ...ill battery fluid on yourself immediately do the following o If battery fluid is on your skin flush the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance o If battery fluid is in your eyes rinse out your eyes with water and get medical assistance as soon as possible While you are being driven to get medical assistance continue to rinse your eyes by using a sponge o...

Page 175: ...a o Keep children away from the area WARNING The cooling fan is controlled by engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even when the engine is not run ning Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the coolant fan so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade As the engine coolant temperature de creases the fan will automatically shut off This is a normal condition Thep...

Page 176: ...or worn spots Deterioration of the hose could cause premature failure Recommended Fluid Use PSF 3 type fluid NOTE Do not start the engine when the power steering oil reservoir is empty G260A02A AAT REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS Beforeattemptingtoreplaceaheadlightbulb be sure the switch is turned to the OFF position The next paragraph shows how to reach head light bulbs so they may be changed Be sure t...

Page 177: ...er result ing in flying fragments Always wear eye protection when servicing the bulb Protect the bulb against abrasions or scratches and against liquids when lighted Turn the bulb on only when installing in a headlight Replacetheheadlightifdamagedorcracked Keep the bulb out of the reach of children and dispose of the used bulb with care 5 Push the bulb spring for removing the head light bulb High ...

Page 178: ...7 6 Replace to the new bulb HEF 231 Low Beam High Beam G270B01Y AAT Front turn signal Light 1 Take off the headlight module to remove three bolts with a spanner HEF 221 HEF 222 HEF 223 2 Disconnect the power code 3 Replace to the new bulb ...

Page 179: ...a driver 2 Replace to the new bulb HEF 242 HEF 220 1 2 3 1 Trun signal light 2 Stop Tail light 3 Back up light G270E01Y GAT Luggage Compartment Light 1 Open the trunk lid 2 Remove the cover with a driver HEF 239 G270E02L HTB284 Screwdriver 3 Disconnect the power cord 4 Replace to the new bulb ...

Page 180: ...ter 1 Push the cover toward the front of vehicle and remove it 2 Disconnect the power code G270E01A HTB277 G270G01TB GAT Interior Light If installed 1 Reomove the cover with a driver HEF 232 HEF 233 2 Replace to the new bulb HTB278 3 Replace to the new Bulb ...

Page 181: ...and tools 4 Clean the head light lenses and turn on the headlights Low beam 5 Open the hood 6 Draw the vertical line through the center of each headlight beam pattern and the hori zontal line through the center of each head light beam pattern on the aiming screen Andthen drawtheparallellineat0 827in 21 mm under the horizontal line 7 Adjust each cut off line of the low beam to the parallel line wit...

Page 182: ...Y AAT Adjustment After Headlight Assembly Replacement If the vehicle has had front body repair and the headlight assembly has been replaced the headlight aiming should be checked using the aiming screen as shown in the illustration Turn on the headlight switch 1 Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is parallel to center line of the body and is alignedwithpoint P shownintheillustration 2 Do...

Page 183: ...t Front Door Edge Light With Sunroof Without Sunroof G280A04Y AAT No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Wattage 5 H1 55 H7 5 5 10 55 28 8 5 5 No 8 9 10 11 Wattage 3 2 LED type 5 27 8 27 27 5 Part Name High Mounted Rear stop Light Luggage Compartment Light Rear Combination Light Stop Tail Light Turn signal Light Back up Light License plate Light 1 G280A04Y 1 2 3 8 9 4 5 6 7 10 11 High Low ...

Page 184: ...E 1 SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE DIODE 2 BLOWER PWR FUSE 2 PWR AMP SUNROOF TAIL LP PWR FUSE 1 ECU RRHTD FUSE RATING 20A 40A 20A 30A 40A 30A 30A 20A 15A 10A 10A 10A 20A 30A 20A 15A 15A 10A 15A 20A 15A 15A 15A 30A 20A 15A 10A 30A 30A 20A 15A 20A 30A 10A 30A PROTECTEDCOMPONENTS Condenser fan Power window ABS Ignition switch ABS Ignition switch Radiator fan motor Fuel pump Headlights LO ABS Injector Air co...

Page 185: ... STOP LP 15A Stop lights H LP 10A Head light A BAG IND 10A Air bag T SIG 10A Turn signal lights A CON SW 10A Air conditioning system ACC SOCKET 15A Power outlet S HTR 15A Seat heater A BAG 15A Air bag B UP 10A Backup lights CLUSTER 10A Cluster START 10A Engine switch SP1 15A Spare fuse SP2 15A Spare fuse P SEAT RH 25A Power Seat SP4 15A Spare fuse D CLOCK 10A Digtal clock TAIL LH 10A Position ligh...

Page 186: ...7 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Emission control system 7 2 EGR system 7 2 Catalytic converter 7 3 7 ...

Page 187: ...ssion control systems it is recommended that you have your car inspected and main tained by an authorized Hyundai dealer in ac cordance with the maintenance schedule in this manual Caution for Inspection and Maintenance Test 2 7 V6 Vehicle with Traction Control System o To prevent the vehicle from misfiring during dynamometer testing discon nect the ABS connector located on the left side of the en...

Page 188: ...or any other part of the exhaust system while the catalytic converter is hot Shut off the engine wait for at least one hour before touching the catalytic converter or any other part of the exhaust system o Remember that your Hyundai dealer is your best source of assistance H020A01A AAT CATALYTIC CONVERTER All Hyundai vehicles are equipped with a mono lith type three way catalytic converter to re d...

Page 189: ...icle Identification Number VIN 8 2 Engine number 8 2 Recommended inflation pressures 8 2 Snow tires 8 3 Tire chains 8 3 Tire rotation 8 3 Tire balancing 8 4 Tire traction 8 4 When to replace tires 8 4 Spare tire and tools 8 5 8 ...

Page 190: ...d in three different places on your car 1 On the bulkhead between the engine and passenger compartments 2 On the left top side of the instrument panel whereitcanbeseenbylookingdownthrough the windshield 3 On the lower side of the center pillar outer panel The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing The tire label located on the driver s door edge gives the tire pressur...

Page 191: ... pressures should be maintained for these reasons o Lower than recommended tire pressures cause uneven tread wear and poor handling o Higher than recommended tire pressures increase the chance of damage from im pacts and cause uneven tread wear WARNING When driving on roads covered with snow or ice drive at less than 20 mph 30 km h I060A02A AAT TIRE ROTATION Tires should be rotated every 7 500 mil...

Page 192: ...tires can cause loss of braking effectiveness steering control and trac tion When replacing tires never mix radial and bias ply tires on the same car If you replace radial tires with bias ply tires they must be installed in sets of four The original tires on your car have tread wear indicators The tread wear indicators appear when the tread depth is 0 06 in 1 6 mm The tire should be replaced when ...

Page 193: ...00 000 Miles Lim ited Powertrain Warranty first owner only o Anti Perforation Limited Warranty o Emission Defect Warranty Federal Vehicle o California Emission Control System War ranty if applicable o Emission Performance Warranty Federal vehicle o Replacement Parts and Accessories Lim ited Warranty NOTE Detailed warranty information is provided in your Hyundai Owner s Handbook I130B02A AAT Unifor...

Page 194: ...rolled conditions on specified government test sur faces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing...

Page 195: ...ETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying 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 rec...

Page 196: ...9 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Measurement 9 2 Engine 9 3 Lubrication chart 9 4 9 ...

Page 197: ...ead Front Rear Type Wheel free play Rack stroke Oil pump type Rack and pinion 0 1 18 in 0 30 mm 5 75 in 146 mm 5 6 in 142 mm Vane type Tire pressure 30 207 60 414 Tire Standard Spare Item Battery Generator 2 4L MF 60AH 12V 2 7L V6 MF 68 AH 12V 95A 13 5 V Dual hydraulic with brake booster solid disc Disc type with ABS Drum type without ABS Cable operated on rear wheel Type Front brake type Rear bra...

Page 198: ...rpm Ignition timing Base Oil grade API 2 4L DOHC 4 Cyl In line DOHC 3 41x 3 94 86 5 x 100 2 351 1 3 4 2 CHAMPION RN10PYP4 NGK PGR5C 11 4 2 3 5 4 0 0 31 0 26 0 3 700 100 BTDC 5 2 2 7L V6 6 Cyl V type DOHC 3 41 x 2 95 86 7 x 75 0 2 656 1 2 3 4 5 6 CHAMPION RC10PYPB4 NGK PFR5N 11 4 4 3 68 4 2 0 31 0 26 0 3 700 100 BTDC 12 5 SPECIFICATIONS 0 039 0 043 in 1 0 1 1 mm SH SG or SG CD and ABOVE multigrade ...

Page 199: ...E ATF DIAMOND ATF SP III or SK ATF SP III Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator PSF 3 type fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 Equivalent Engine Transaxle Manual Auto Coolant Power steering Brakes and clutch fluid Quantity us qts lmp qts liter 2 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 6 9 7 8 0 95 0 9 As required Item Oil Coolant Standard 2 4L 2 7L V6 Drain refill Without oil filter 4 2 3 5 4 0 With oil filter 4 5 3 76 4 3 Drain ref...

Page 200: ...10 INDEX 10 ...

Page 201: ...Protector Rear Door Lock 1 6 Cigarette Lighter 1 45 Clock 1 45 Clutch Checking fluid 6 15 Pedal free play 6 17 Combination Light Headlight flasher 1 42 Headlight switch 1 41 High beam switch 1 42 Lane change signal 1 41 Turn signal operation 1 41 Compact Disk Player Operation H260 H290 1 88 1 95 Consumer Information 8 5 Cooling Fans 6 20 Corrosion protection Cleaning the interior 4 4 Protecting yo...

Page 202: ...seatback angle 1 11 Fuel Capacity 9 2 Gauge 1 38 Unleaded gasoline 1 2 Fuel Filler Lid Remote release 1 58 Fuses 6 18 G General Everyday Checks 6 4 Glove Box 1 50 H Hazard Warning System 1 44 Headlight 1 41 6 21 Heating and Cooling Control Rotary and push Button type 1 65 Automatic type 1 72 Heating and Ventilation Air flow control 1 67 Temperature control 1 66 High Mounted Rear Stop Light 1 58 Ho...

Page 203: ...se Detection 1 31 Power Driver seat 1 13 Power Outlet 1 61 Power Steering Fluid Level 6 20 R Radio H240 H260 H290 1 80 1 85 1 90 Rear Seat Fold down 1 15 Rear View mirror 1 52 Rear Window Defroster Switch 1 44 Reporting Safety Defects 8 7 S Seat Front 1 10 Seat Belts 3 Point system 1 18 Adjusting your seat belt 1 20 Care of seat belts 1 17 Precautions 1 16 Shop Manual 8 5 Spark Plugs 6 9 Speedomet...

Page 204: ...ion 8 4 Towing A trailer or vehicle 2 16 Emergency 3 11 If your car must be towed 3 9 Traction Control System 2 11 Transaxle Automatic 2 7 Automatic transaxle fluid checking 6 12 Manual 2 5 Manual transaxle oil checking 6 12 Trip Computer 1 40 Trip Odometer 1 39 Trunk Lid 1 56 V Vehicle Identification Number 8 2 W Warning Lights 1 35 1 38 Windows Manual 1 9 Power 1 9 Windshield Wiper and Washer 1 ...

Page 205: ...e 10 F 23 C For other viscosity recommendations see page 6 5 or 9 4 MANUAL TRANSAXLE HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W 90 API GL 4 Oil level should be up to filler bolt hole in housing beside differential AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Apply the parking brake with the engine running shift the selector lever through all ranges and return to N Neutral position Then check the level of fluid on the dipstick Use only...

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