2005 Hyundai Tiburon Owners Manual

Battery ..................................................................................... 2-16, 6-23
Binding arbitration .............................................................................. 8-15
Brake

Anti-lock system .......................................................................... 2-11
Checking the brakes .................................................................... 6-17
Fluid .............................................................................................. 6-18
Pedal clearance ........................................................................... 6-23
Pedal free-play ............................................................................. 6-23
Practices ...................................................................................... 2-11
Breaking-In your new Hyundai ........................................................... 1-3
Bulbs Wattage ................................................................................... 6-39

Care of Cassette tapes .................................................................. 1-123
Care of Disc ................................................................................... 1-123
Cassette Tape Player Operation

(H250, H280, J290) ............................................. 1-91, 1-105, 1-113
Catalytic Converter ............................................................................. 7-3
CD Auto Changer (H260, H280, J290) .................... 1-99, 1-110, 1-118
Child Restraint System ......................................................... 1-20 ~ 1-24
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................ 1-51
Clutch

Checking fluid ............................................................................... 6-19
Pedal free-play ............................................................................. 6-22

Combination Light

Auto Light ...................................................................................... 1-46
Headlight flasher .......................................................................... 1-47
Headlight switch ........................................................................... 1-46
High-beam switch ........................................................................ 1-46
Lane change signal ...................................................................... 1-45
Turn signal operation ................................................................... 1-45

Compact Disc Player Operation

(H260, H280, J290) ............................................. 1-96, 1-107, 1-118
Consumer Information ...................................................................... 8-11
Cooling Fans ..................................................................................... 6-27
Corrosion Protection

Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control ................................................................................... 1-65

INDEX

10

Defrosting/Defogging ........................................................................ 1-77
Door

Central door lock ............................................................................ 1-6
Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ...................................................... 1-59
Locking, unlocking front door with a key ...................................... 1-5
Drink Holder ...................................................................................... 1-52
Drive Belts .............................................................................. 6-20, 6-23
Driving

Economical driving .......................................................................2-14
Smooth cornering ......................................................................... 2-15
Winter driving ............................................................................... 2-15

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ................................................... 2-12
Emissions Control Systems ............................................................... 7-1
Engine

Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-3
Compartment ................................................................................. 6-2
Coolant ........................................................................................... 6-7
Coolant temperature gauge ......................................................... 1-40
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4
Number ........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-5
Starting ........................................................................................... 2-4
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2

Floor mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-64
Front Fog Light Switch ...................................................................... 1-49
Front Seats

Adjustable front seats .................................................................... 1-9
Adjustable headrests ................................................................... 1-11
Adjusting seatback angle ............................................................. 1-10
Adjusting seat forward and rearward .......................................... 1-10
Lumbar support control ............................................................... 1-11
Seat cushion height adjustment .................................................. 1-12

Fuel

Capacity ......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge ........................................................................................... 1-40
Recommendations ......................................................................... 1-2

Fuel Filler Lid

Remote release ............................................................................ 1-60

Fuses

Fuse Panel Description ............................................................... 6-40

General Everyday Checks ................................................................. 6-4
Glove box ..........................................................................................1-56

Hazard Warning System .................................................................. 1-50
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ............................................................ 6-29
Headlight Bulb .................................................................................... 6-30

10 INDEX

Heating and cooling control

Rotary Type ................................................................................. 1-69
Automatic Type ............................................................................ 1-78
High-mounted Rear Stop light ........................................................... 1-58
Hood Release .................................................................................... 1-59
Horn ................................................................................................. 1-63

Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ........................................... 1-34
Intermittent Wiper .............................................................................. 1-48

Jump Starting ...................................................................................... 3-3

Keys ................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ................................................................... 3-14
Positions ......................................................................................... 2-3

Lubrication Chart ................................................................................. 9-4
Luggage Net ...................................................................................... 1-64

Maintenance Intervals

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance ................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements .................................................................... 5-2
Map Light ........................................................................................... 1-55
Mirror

Day-night inside rearview ............................................................ 1-57
Outside rear view ......................................................................... 1-56

Odometer .......................................................................................... 1-41

Parking Brake .................................................................................... 1-58
Power Steering Fluid Level ............................................................... 6-28
Power Window .................................................................................... 1-8
Pre-tensioner Seat Belt ..................................................................... 1-24

Radio (H250, H260, H280, J290) .................... 1-88, 1-93, 1-102, 1-113
Rear Seats

Before folding the rear seats ....................................................... 1-13
Fold down ..................................................................................... 1-13
Rear seat entry ............................................................................ 1-12
Rear seat positions ...................................................................... 1-12
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................ 1-50
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................. 8-15

S Seat Belts

3-Point system ............................................................................. 1-17
Adjustable height .......................................................................... 1-17
Adjusting your seat belt ............................................................... 1-19
Care of seat belts ......................................................................... 1-16
Precautions .................................................................................. 1-14
Spark Plugs ....................................................................................... 6-10
Spectacle Case ................................................................................. 1-55
Speedometer ..................................................................................... 1-40
Starting Procedures ............................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel

Free-play ...................................................................................... 6-22
Tilt lever ........................................................................................ 1-63

Stereo Radio Operation

(H250, H260, H280, J290) ......................... 1-88, 1-93, 1-102, 1-113
Stereo Sound System ....................................................................... 1-86
Sun Visor ........................................................................................... 1-63
Sunroof .............................................................................................. 1-53

INDEX

10

Tachometer ....................................................................................... 1-41
Tail Gate ............................................................................................ 1-61
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch ......................................... 1-49
Theft-alarm System ............................................................................ 1-6
Tires

All season tires ............................................................................... 8-8
Balancing ...................................................................................... 8-10
Chains ............................................................................................ 8-9
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-6
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-6
Information ...................................................................................... 8-2
Pressure ......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ................................................................................ 8-10
Rotation .......................................................................................... 8-9
Sidewall labeling ............................................................................. 8-4
Snow tires ....................................................................................... 8-8
Spare tire ........................................................................................ 3-5
Summer tires .................................................................................. 8-8
Terminology and definitions ........................................................... 8-6
Traction ........................................................................................ 8-10

Towing

A trailer (or vehicle) ...................................................................... 2-18
Emergency ................................................................................... 3-13
If your vehicle must be towed ...................................................... 3-11

10 INDEX

Transaxle

Automatic ........................................................................................ 2-7
Automatic transaxle fluid checking .............................................. 6-15
Manual ............................................................................................ 2-5
Manual transaxle oil checking ..................................................... 6-14
Trip Computer ................................................................................... 1-42
Trip Odometer ................................................................................... 1-41

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................................................... 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit ............................................................................. 2-21
Vehicle Specification ........................................................................... 9-1
Ventilation

Center ventilator ........................................................................... 1-69
Side ventilator ............................................................................... 1-69

Warning Lights .................................................................................. 1-36
Warranties for Your Hyundai ............................................................8-12
Windshield Wiper and Washer .......................................................... 1-47
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................. 6-12

A000A01A-AAT This Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.

OWNER'S I.D.

ORIGINAL OWNER

ADDRESS

CITY

DELIVERY DATE

STATE

ZIP CODE

(Date Sold to Original Retail purchaser)

DEALER NAME

DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

SERVICE STATION INFORMATION FUEL: UNLEADED gasoline only Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY Original, U.S.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 14.5 (12, 55)

TIRE PRESSURE: See the label on the driver side center pillar outer panel.

OTHER TIRE INFORMATION: See pages 8-2 through 8-14.

HOOD RELEASE: Pull handle under left side of dash.

ENGINE OIL: API grade SJ, SL or ABOVE / ILSAC grade GF-3 or ABOVE and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 if normal temperatures are above 0°F (-18°C). See page 6-5 or 9-4.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE: HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (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 HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting the SP III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co..

QUICK INDEX o Car will not start ........................................................................ 3-2
o Flat tire ...................................................................................... 3-6
o Warning light/chime comes on ...................................... 1-36 ~ 1-39
o Engine overheats ....................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle ............................................................. 3-11
o Starting the engine ..................................................................... 2-4
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ............................ 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................. 5-4
o Reporting safety defects .......................................................... 8-15

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Printing: ARR. 08, 2005
Publication No.: A2CO-EU54D Printed in Korea

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