Driving Your Vehicle

WARNING

Carbon monoxide (CO) is poisonous. Inhaling CO can cause loss of consciousness and death.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which cannot be seen or smelled.

Do not breathe engine exhaust.

If at any time you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and death by asphyxiation.

Make sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be inspected whenever the vehicle is raised for oil changes or any other purpose. If you hear a change in exhaust sound or if you drive over something that strikes the underbody of the vehicle, the exhaust system must be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Do not start the engine in an enclosed area.

Leaving the engine running at idle in a garage is dangerous, even if the garage door is open. Start the engine only long enough to start it and move the vehicle out of the garage.

Avoid running the engine at idle for extended periods when people are inside the vehicle.

If it is necessary to run the engine at idle for extended periods with people inside the vehicle, always do so in an open area with the air intake set to "Fresh" and the blower fan set to a high level so that fresh air flows inside.

Keep the air intakes clean.

To ensure proper ventilation system operation, keep the air intakes in front of the windshield free of snow, ice, leaves, and other obstructions. If you must drive with the trunk open:

Close all windows.

Open the instrument panel vents.

Set the air intake control to "Fresh," the airflow control to "Floor" or "Face," and the blower fan control to a high level.