Before Driving

After Getting in the Driver's Seat

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• Lock all doors.

• Make sure the driver and all passengers are wearing seat belts correctly adjusted.

• Head restraints (headrests) must be correctly adjusted, if equipped.

• Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.

• With the ignition switch in the "ON" position, check that the warning lights function properly. Check that all gauges function properly.

(Diesel only) To make sure there is sufficient vacuum in the brake system when starting in cold weather, let the engine idle for a while after starting.

Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid, must be checked daily and/or weekly or at every refueling. For more detailed information, refer to the "Customer Information" section.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai H1 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.