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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Gasoline engine

You’ll

find

various

WARNING’s,

We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your vehi-

cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you

in many ways. We strongly recommend

that you read the entire manual. In order

to minimize the chance of death or injury,

you must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this manu-

al. These were prepared to enhance your

personal safety.You should carefully read

and follow ALL procedures and recom-

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Unleaded

For Europe

For the optimal vehicle performance, we

recommend you to use unleaded gaso-

line with an octane rating of RON

(Research Octane Number) 95 /AKI (Anti

Knock Index) 91 or higher.

mendations

provided

WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s.

these

WARNING

Illustrations complement the words in this

manual to best explain how to enjoy your

vehicle. By reading your manual, you

learn about features, important safety

information, and driving tips under vari-

ous road conditions.

A WARNING indicates a situation in

which harm, serious bodily injury or

death could result if the warning is

ignored.

You may use unleaded gasoline with an

octane rating of RON 91~94/AKI 87~90

but it may result in slight performance

reduction of the vehicle.

Except Europe

The general layout of the manual is pro-

vided in the Table of Contents. Use the

index when looking for a specific area or

subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all

information in your manual.

CAUTION

Your new vehicle is designed to use only

unleaded fuel having an Octane Rating

of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 /

AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher.

A CAUTION indicates a situation in

which damage to your vehicle could

result if the caution is ignored.

Sections: This manual has eight sections

plus an index. Each section begins with a

brief list of contents so you can tell at a

glance if that section has the information

you want.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain

maximum performance with UNLEADED

FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-

sions and spark plug fouling.

✽ NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or help-

ful information is being provided.

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Vehicle damage or driveability problems

may not be covered by the manufactur-

er’s warranty if they result from the use

of:

CAUTION

Leaded (if equipped)

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The

use of leaded fuel is detrimental to

the catalytic converter and will

damage the engine control sys-

tem’s oxygen sensor and affect

emission control.

For some countries, your vehicle is

designed to use leaded gasoline. When

you are going to use leaded gasoline,

ask an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

whether leaded gasoline in your vehicle

is available or not.

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

what has been specified. (Consult

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

details.)

Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is

same with unleaded one.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

(Except for vehicle designed to use

leaded gasoline for some countries)

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Gasoline containing alcohol and

methanol

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains

methanol. Discontinue use of any

gasohol product which impairs dri-

vability.

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),

and gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol (also known as wood alcohol)

are being marketed along with or instead

of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when

refueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci-

dent.

Do not use gasohol containing more than

10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or

gasohol containing any methanol. Either

of these fuels may cause drivability prob-

lems and damage the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if

drivability problems occur.

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Use of MTBE

Do not use methanol

Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle in

another country, be sure to:

HYUNDAI recommends avoiding fuels

containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl

Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content

2.7% weight) in your vehicle.

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-

hol) should not be used in your vehicle.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-

formance and damage components of

the fuel system.

• Observe all regulations regarding reg-

istration and insurance.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may

reduce vehicle performance and produce

vapor lock or hard starting.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-

able.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel

system and performance problems

that are caused by the use of

methanol or fuels containing

methanol.

Diesel engine

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CAUTION

Diesel fuel

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

may not cover damage to the fuel

system and any performance prob-

lems that are caused by the use of

fuels containing methanol or fuels

containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary

Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.

(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

Diesel engine must be operated only on

commercially available diesel fuel that

complies with EN 590 or comparable

standard. (EN stands for "European

Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,

heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi-

tives, as this will increase wear and

cause damage to the engine and fuel

system. The use of non-approved fuels

and / or fuel additives will result in a limi-

tation of your warranty rights.

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Gasolines for cleaner air

To help contribute to cleaner air,

HYUNDAI recommends that you use

gasolines treated with detergent addi-

tives, which help prevent deposit forma-

tion in the engine. These gasolines will

help the engine run cleaner and enhance

performance of the Emission Control

System.

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VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

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Diesel fuel of 52 to 54 cetane is used in

your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel

are available, use summer or winter fuel

properly according to the following tem-

perature conditions.

Biodiesel

No special break-in period is needed. By

following a few simple precautions for the

first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to

the performance, economy and life of

your vehicle.

Commercially supplied biodiesel blends

of no more than 5% biodiesel, commonly

known as "B5 biodiesel" may be used in

your vehicle if it meets EN 14214 or

equivalent specifications. (EN stands for

"European Norm"). The use of biofuels

made from rapeseed methyl ester

(RME), fatty acid methyl ester (FAME),

vegetable oil methyl ester (VME) etc. or

mixing diesel with biodiesel will cause

increased wear or damage to the engine

and fuel system. Repair or replacement

of worn or damaged components due to

the use of non approved fuels will not be

covered by the manufactures warranty.

• Above -5°C(23°F) ... Summer type

diesel fuel.

• Below -5°C(23°F) ... Winter type diesel

fuel.

• Do not race the engine.

• While driving, keep your engine speed

(rpm, or revolutions per minute)

between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single speed for long

periods of time, either fast or slow.

Varying engine speed is needed to

properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-

cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-

erly.

Watch the fuel level in the tank very care-

fully : If the engine stops through fuel fail-

ure, the circuits must be completely

purged to restart.

CAUTION

• Do not let any gasoline or water

enter the tank. This would make it

necessary to drain it out and to

bleed the lines to avoid jamming

the injection pump and damaging

the engine.

• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3

minutes at one time.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000

km (1,200 miles) of operation.

CAUTION

• Never use any fuel, whether

diesel or B5 biodiesel that fails to

meet the latest petroleum indus-

try specification.

• In winter, in order to cut down

incidents due to freezing, paraffin

oil may be added to the fuel if the

temperature drops to below -

10°C(50°F). Never use more than

20% paraffin oil.

• Never use any fuel additives or

treatments that are not recom-

mended or approved by the vehi-

cle manufacturer.

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