Hyundai Coupe Tiburon 2005, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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TO START THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE EN-
GINE
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Before you start the engine, you should
always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil
or water or other indications of pos-
sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be
sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights
are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior
mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and
head restraint to be sure they are in
their proper positions.
6. Close all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas-
tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories
that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON' check that all appropriate
warning lights are operating and
that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is in
the "ON" position.
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COMBINATION IGNITION
SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a
manual transaxle, place the shift
lever in neutral and depress the
clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"
(park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni-
tion key and 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:
For safety, the engine will not start
if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"
Position (Auto T/A).
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KEY POSITIONS
WARNING:
The engine must never be turned
off and the key removed from the
ignition key cylinder whilst the ve-
hicle is in motion since the steering
lock will operate and control of the
vehicle wsill be lost.
"START"
The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key.
LOCK
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ACC
ON
START
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