DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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 possible 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 re-
straint 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 fastened 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.
o To start the engine, insert the ignition 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 that
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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COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND
STEERING LOCK
To Start the Engine
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).
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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 vehicle is in motion since the
steering lock will operate and control of the
vehicle will be lost.
"START"
The engine is started in this position. It will
crank until you release the key.
NOTE:
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds.
"ON"
When the key is at the "ON" position, the ignition
and all accessories are available for use. If the
engine is not running, the key should not be left
at this position since the battery will become
discharged and damage to the ignition system
may also result. For information regarding en-
gine starting, refer to "STARTING THE EN-
GINE".
"ACC"
When the ignition key is at the "ACC" position,
the radio and other accessories may be used.
"LOCK"
The ignition key may only be inserted or removed
at this position.
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LOCK
ACC
ON
START