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B260N01A-AATMalfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a malfunc-
tion of an exhaust gas related component, and
the system is not functioning properly so that
the exhaust gas regulation values are not sat-
isfied. This light will also illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and
will go out in a few seconds. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, take
your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai
dealer and have the system checked.
B270A01A-AATBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUNDBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUNDThe front disc brake pads have wear indicators
that should make a high-pitched squealing or
scraping noise when new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all the
time when the vehicle is moving. It may also be
heard when the brake pedal is pushed down
firmly. Expensive rotor damage will result if the
worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai
dealer immediately.
B260Q01E-GATCruise Indicator (If Installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise control
main switch on the end of the barrel is pushed.
The indicator light does not illuminate when the
cruise control main switch is pushed a second
time.
Information on the use of cruise control may be
found on page 1-52.
B260A01B-GATFront Fog Indicator Light
(If Installed)
Front fog indicator light comes on whenever the
fog light switch is on.
B280B01E
B280A01E
Without Trip Computer
With Trip Computer
CRUISE
B280A01A-AATFUEL GAUGE
The needle on the gauge indicates the approxi-
mate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity
is given in Section 9.
B260C02E-GATTraction Control Indicator
Light (If Installed)
The traction control indicator changes opera-
tion according to the ignition switch position
and whether or not the system is in operation.
It will also illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, and then go off in a
few seconds. If the TCS indicator stays on,
take your car to your authorized Hyundai dealer
and have the system checked. See section 2
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOMATIC

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speeds and one reverse speed.
It has a conventional shift pattern as shown in the
illustration. At night, with the multi-function switch
turned on to the parking light or headlight posi-
tion, the appropriate symbol on the shift pattern
indicator will be illuminated according to the
range selected.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the Never shift into "R" or "P" position while theNever shift into "R" or "P" position while the Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
vehicle is moving. vehicle is moving.vehicle is moving. vehicle is moving.
vehicle is moving.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Depress the brake pedal and push the Depress the brake pedal and push theDepress the brake pedal and push the Depress the brake pedal and push the
Depress the brake pedal and push the
button when shifting. button when shifting.button when shifting. button when shifting.
button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting.Push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
The selector lever can be shifted freely. The selector lever can be shifted freely.The selector lever can be shifted freely. The selector lever can be shifted freely.
The selector lever can be shifted freely.
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The function of each position is as The function of each position is asThe function of each position is as The function of each position is as
The function of each position is as
follows: follows:follows: follows:
follows:
o P (Park): o P (Park):o P (Park): o P (Park):
o P (Park):
Use to hold the vehicle in place when parked or
while starting the engine; shift the selector lever
to the "P" (Park) position. Whenever parking the
car, apply the parking brake and shift the selector
lever to the "P" (Park) position.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Never place the selector lever in the "P" Never place the selector lever in the "P"Never place the selector lever in the "P" Never place the selector lever in the "P"
Never place the selector lever in the "P"
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully (Park) position unless the vehicle is fully(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully (Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will stopped. Failure to observe this caution willstopped. Failure to observe this caution will stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
cause severe damage to the transaxle. cause severe damage to the transaxle.cause severe damage to the transaxle. cause severe damage to the transaxle.
cause severe damage to the transaxle.
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o R (Reverse): o R (Reverse):o R (Reverse): o R (Reverse):
o R (Reverse):Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to a
complete stop before shifting the selector lever to
"R" position.The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if theThe first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
battery has been disconnected, may be some- battery has been disconnected, may be some-battery has been disconnected, may be some- battery has been disconnected, may be some-
battery has been disconnected, may be some-
what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and what abrupt. This is a normal condition, andwhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and
what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and
the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts the shifting sequence will adjust after shiftsthe shifting sequence will adjust after shifts the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts
the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts
are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxleare cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle
are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle
Control Module.) Control Module.)Control Module.) Control Module.)
Control Module.) o Be sure the car is completely stopped before
you attempt to shift into reverse. The transaxle
can be damaged if you do not. To shift into
reverse, depress the clutch, move the shift
lever to neutral, wait three seconds, then shift
to the reverse position.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehicle
speed can cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle to go out of control.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased ifThe risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds. way speeds.way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds.
o oo o
o
Loss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or moreLoss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or more
Loss of control often occurs if two or more
wheels drop off the roadway and the driv- wheels drop off the roadway and the driv-wheels drop off the roadway and the driv- wheels drop off the roadway and the driv-
wheels drop off the roadway and the driv-
er oversteers to reenter the roadway. er oversteers to reenter the roadway.er oversteers to reenter the roadway. er oversteers to reenter the roadway.
er oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o oo o
o
In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slowway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the traveldown before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes. lanes.lanes. lanes.
lanes.
o oo o
o
In a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person isIn a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-
significantly more likely to die than a per-
son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.
son wearing a seatbelt.
o oo o
o
Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.
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wet. They can also get wet when the car is
washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous! Your
car will not stop as quickly if the brakes are
wet. Wet brakes may cause the car to pull to
one side. To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns to nor-
mal, taking care to keep the car under control
at all times. If the braking action does not
return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
do so and call your Hyundai dealer for assis-
tance.
o Don't coast down hills with the car out of gear.
This is extremely hazardous. Keep the car in
gear at all times, use the brakes to slow down,
then shift to a lower gear so that engine
braking will help you maintain a safe speed.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your foot
on the brake pedal while driving can be dan-
gerous because it can result in the brakes
overheating and losing their effectiveness. It
also increases the wear of the brake compo-
nents.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply
the brakes gently and keep the car pointed
straight ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it to be safe
to do so, pull off the road and stop in a safe
place.
o If your car is equipped with an automatic
transaxle, don't let your car creep forward. To
avoid creeping forward, keep your foot on the
brake pedal when the car is stopped.
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GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES GOOD BRAKING PRACTICESGOOD BRAKING PRACTICES GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf Nothing should be carried on top of the shelfNothing should be carried on top of the shelf Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf
Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf
panel behind the rear seat. If there were an panel behind the rear seat. If there were anpanel behind the rear seat. If there were an panel behind the rear seat. If there were an
panel behind the rear seat. If there were an
accident or a sudden stop, such objects could accident or a sudden stop, such objects couldaccident or a sudden stop, such objects could accident or a sudden stop, such objects could
accident or a sudden stop, such objects could
move forward and cause damage to the ve- move forward and cause damage to the ve-move forward and cause damage to the ve- move forward and cause damage to the ve-
move forward and cause damage to the ve-
hicle or injure the occupants. hicle or injure the occupants.hicle or injure the occupants. hicle or injure the occupants.
hicle or injure the occupants.
o After being parked, check to be sure the
parking brake is not engaged and that the
parking brake indicator light is out before
driving away. gentle slope, it is recommended that the over-
drive switch be turned off. Turn the overdrive
switch back on immediately afterward.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased ifThe risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds. way speeds.way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds.
o oo o
o
Loss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or moreLoss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or more
Loss of control often occurs if two or more
wheels drop off the roadway and the driver wheels drop off the roadway and the driverwheels drop off the roadway and the driver wheels drop off the roadway and the driver
wheels drop off the roadway and the driver
oversteers to reenter the roadway. oversteers to reenter the roadway.oversteers to reenter the roadway. oversteers to reenter the roadway.
oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o oo o
o
In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slowway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the traveldown before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes. lanes.lanes. lanes.
lanes.
o oo o
o
In a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person isIn a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-
significantly more likely to die than a per-
son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.
son wearing a seatbelt.
o oo o
o
Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.
Never exceed posted speed limits.
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Good Driving Practices Good Driving PracticesGood Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practiceso Never move the gear selector lever from "P"
or "N" to any other position with the acceler-
ator pedal depressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into "P"
when the vehicle is in motion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped before
you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and coast down
a hill. This may be extremely hazardous.
Always leave the car in gear when moving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them
to overheat and malfunction. Instead, when
you are driving down a long hill, slow down
and shift to a lower gear. When you do this,
engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear.
Otherwise, the lower gear may not be en-
gaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do not depend
on placing the transaxle in "P" to keep the car
from moving.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehicle
speed can cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle to go out of control.
o Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel
economy and smooth driving. If engine brak-
ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeated
upshifting and downshifting between the 3rd
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C120A02A-AATANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed
to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking
or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS control
module monitors the wheel speed and controls
the pressure applied to each brake. Thus, in
emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS will
increase vehicle control during braking.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may During ABS operation, a slight pulsation mayDuring ABS operation, a slight pulsation may During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may
be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes arebe felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are
be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are
applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the applied. Also, a noise may be heard in theapplied. Also, a noise may be heard in the applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the
applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the
engine compartment while braking. These engine compartment while braking. Theseengine compartment while braking. These engine compartment while braking. These
engine compartment while braking. These
conditions are normal and indicate that the conditions are normal and indicate that theconditions are normal and indicate that the conditions are normal and indicate that the
conditions are normal and indicate that the
anti-lock brake system is functioning prop- anti-lock brake system is functioning prop-anti-lock brake system is functioning prop- anti-lock brake system is functioning prop-
anti-lock brake system is functioning prop-
erly. erly.erly. erly.
erly.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:ABS will not prevent accidents due to im- ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-ABS will not prevent accidents due to im- ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-
ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-
proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Evenproper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even
proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even
though vehicle control is improved during though vehicle control is improved duringthough vehicle control is improved during though vehicle control is improved during
though vehicle control is improved during
emergency braking, always maintain a safe emergency braking, always maintain a safeemergency braking, always maintain a safe emergency braking, always maintain a safe
emergency braking, always maintain a safe
distance between you and objects ahead. distance between you and objects ahead.distance between you and objects ahead. distance between you and objects ahead.
distance between you and objects ahead.
Vehicle speeds should always be reduced Vehicle speeds should always be reducedVehicle speeds should always be reduced Vehicle speeds should always be reduced
Vehicle speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions. during extreme road conditions.during extreme road conditions. during extreme road conditions.
during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped withThe braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped with
The braking distance for cars equipped with
an anti-lock braking system may be longer an anti-lock braking system may be longeran anti-lock braking system may be longer an anti-lock braking system may be longer
an anti-lock braking system may be longer
than for those without it in the following road than for those without it in the following roadthan for those without it in the following road than for those without it in the following road
than for those without it in the following road
conditions. conditions.conditions. conditions.
conditions.o oo o
o
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered Driving on rough, gravel or snow-coveredDriving on rough, gravel or snow-covered Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads. roads.roads. roads.
roads.
o oo o
o
Driving with tire chains installed. Driving with tire chains installed.Driving with tire chains installed. Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving with tire chains installed.
o oo o
o
Driving on roads where the road surface is Driving on roads where the road surface isDriving on roads where the road surface is Driving on roads where the road surface is
Driving on roads where the road surface is
pitted or has different surface height. pitted or has different surface height.pitted or has different surface height. pitted or has different surface height.
pitted or has different surface height.
During these conditions the vehicle should During these conditions the vehicle shouldDuring these conditions the vehicle should During these conditions the vehicle should
During these conditions the vehicle should
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea- be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea-be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea- be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea-
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea-
tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should nottures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not
tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not
be tested by high speed driving or cornering. be tested by high speed driving or cornering.be tested by high speed driving or cornering. be tested by high speed driving or cornering.
be tested by high speed driving or cornering.
This could endanger the safety of yourself or This could endanger the safety of yourself orThis could endanger the safety of yourself or This could endanger the safety of yourself or
This could endanger the safety of yourself or
others. others.others. others.
others.
C300A02Y-GATTRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
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On slippery road surfaces, the traction control
system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spin-
ning excessively, thus helping the car to acceler-
ate. It also provides sufficient driving force and
steering performance as the car turns at acceler-
ated speeds. o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage
the parking brake and place the gear selector
lever in "P" (automatic transaxle) or in first or
reverse gear (manual transaxle). If your car is
facing downhill, turn the front wheels into the
curb to help keep the car from rolling. If your
car is facing uphill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the car from rolling.
If there is no curb or if it is required by other
conditions to keep the car from rolling, block
the wheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen when there is an accu-
mulation of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is
a risk that the parking brake may freeze,
apply it only temporarily while you put the
gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in first
or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block
the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with
the accelerator pedal. This can cause the
transmission to overheat. Always use the
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TCS ON/OFF Mode TCS ON/OFF ModeTCS ON/OFF Mode TCS ON/OFF Mode
TCS ON/OFF ModeIn the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the instru-
ment cluster will not be illuminated.
To switch the TCS OFF mode, press the TCS
switch . And the SLIP control will be deactivated
and the TCS indicator in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated.
SLIP Control SLIP ControlSLIP Control SLIP Control
SLIP ControlLimits the drive wheels from spinning exces-
sively during starting or while making accelerat-
ed turns on slippery roads to avoid losing the
driving force of the front wheels.
Driving hints Driving hintsDriving hints Driving hints
Driving hintsTCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure to
decelerate the car sufficiently before entering
curves.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP controlWhen the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control
When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control
has been activated. It also means that the has been activated. It also means that thehas been activated. It also means that the has been activated. It also means that the
has been activated. It also means that the
road is slippery or your car is accelerating road is slippery or your car is acceleratingroad is slippery or your car is accelerating road is slippery or your car is accelerating
road is slippery or your car is accelerating
excessively. In this situation, release foot excessively. In this situation, release footexcessively. In this situation, release foot excessively. In this situation, release foot
excessively. In this situation, release foot
pressure from the accelerator pedal and main- pressure from the accelerator pedal and main-pressure from the accelerator pedal and main- pressure from the accelerator pedal and main-
pressure from the accelerator pedal and main-
tain moderate speed. tain moderate speed.tain moderate speed. tain moderate speed.
tain moderate speed.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Traction control is only a driving aid; all Traction control is only a driving aid; allTraction control is only a driving aid; all Traction control is only a driving aid; all
Traction control is only a driving aid; all
normal precautions for driving in inclement normal precautions for driving in inclementnormal precautions for driving in inclement normal precautions for driving in inclement
normal precautions for driving in inclement
weather and on slippery driving surfaces weather and on slippery driving surfacesweather and on slippery driving surfaces weather and on slippery driving surfaces
weather and on slippery driving surfaces
should be observed. should be observed.should be observed. should be observed.
should be observed.
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Indicator and Warning Indicator and WarningIndicator and Warning Indicator and Warning
Indicator and WarningThe indicator should illuminate when the ignition
key is turned to "ON" or "START", but should go
out after three seconds.
If the indicator does not illuminate, have it checked
by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Should there be any unusual conditions in the
device, TCS illuminates as a warning.
If TCS illuminates, pull your car to a safe place
and stop the engine.
Then, start the engine again to check if the TCS
indicator goes out.
If the indicator remains lit even after the engine
has been started, have your car checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:1) 1)1) 1)
1)
Turn off the engine. Then restart the en- Turn off the engine. Then restart the en-Turn off the engine. Then restart the en- Turn off the engine. Then restart the en-
Turn off the engine. Then restart the en-
gine, and the TCS mode will automatically gine, and the TCS mode will automaticallygine, and the TCS mode will automatically gine, and the TCS mode will automatically
gine, and the TCS mode will automatically
turn "ON". turn "ON".turn "ON". turn "ON".
turn "ON".
2) 2)2) 2)
2)
When the traction control is operating When the traction control is operatingWhen the traction control is operating When the traction control is operating
When the traction control is operating
properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in properly, you can feel a slight pulsation inproperly, you can feel a slight pulsation in properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in
properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in
the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake the vehicle. This is only the effect of brakethe vehicle. This is only the effect of brake the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake
the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake
control and indicates nothing unusual. control and indicates nothing unusual.control and indicates nothing unusual. control and indicates nothing unusual.
control and indicates nothing unusual.
3) 3)3) 3)
3)
When the engine starts, a click is heard When the engine starts, a click is heardWhen the engine starts, a click is heard When the engine starts, a click is heard
When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment; however, from the engine compartment; however,from the engine compartment; however, from the engine compartment; however,
from the engine compartment; however,
this is only the sound of traction control this is only the sound of traction controlthis is only the sound of traction control this is only the sound of traction control
this is only the sound of traction control
being checked. being checked.being checked. being checked.
being checked.
4) 4)4) 4)
4)
When moving out of the mud or fresh When moving out of the mud or freshWhen moving out of the mud or fresh When moving out of the mud or fresh
When moving out of the mud or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may snow, pressing the accelerator pedal maysnow, pressing the accelerator pedal may snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may
not cause the engine speed to increase. not cause the engine speed to increase.not cause the engine speed to increase. not cause the engine speed to increase.
not cause the engine speed to increase.NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:1) 1)1) 1)
1)
When TCS illuminates, traction control is When TCS illuminates, traction control isWhen TCS illuminates, traction control is When TCS illuminates, traction control is
When TCS illuminates, traction control is
automatically deactivated for safety. automatically deactivated for safety.automatically deactivated for safety. automatically deactivated for safety.
automatically deactivated for safety.
2) 2)2) 2)
2)
This warning function is not provided when This warning function is not provided whenThis warning function is not provided when This warning function is not provided when
This warning function is not provided when
the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode. the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode.the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode. the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode.
the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode.
C140A01A-AAT
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY DRIVING FOR ECONOMYDRIVING FOR ECONOMY DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMYYou can save fuel and get more miles from your
car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate
rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-
throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to
adjust your speed to that of the other traffic so
you don't have to change speeds unneces-
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary brak-
ing. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you
drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at
a moderate speed, especially on the high-
way, is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and also in-
crease wear on these components. In addi-
tion, driving with your foot resting on the brake
pedal may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.

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Hyundai Elantra 2003 Owners Manual CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSCONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
CONSUMER

CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSCONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
8-2 o Lower-than-recommended tire pressures
cause uneven tread wear and poor han-
dling.
o Higher-than-recommended tire pressures
increase the chance of damage from im-
pacts and cause uneven tread wear.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Always observe the following: Always observe the following:Always observe the following: Always observe the following:
Always observe the following:
o oo o
o
Check pressures when the tires are cold. That Check pressures when the tires are cold. ThatCheck pressures when the tires are cold. That Check pressures when the tires are cold. That
Check pressures when the tires are cold. That
is, after the car has been parked for at least is, after the car has been parked for at leastis, after the car has been parked for at least is, after the car has been parked for at least
is, after the car has been parked for at least
three hours and hasn't been driven more than three hours and hasn't been driven more thanthree hours and hasn't been driven more than three hours and hasn't been driven more than
three hours and hasn't been driven more than
one mile or 1.6 km since starting up. one mile or 1.6 km since starting up.one mile or 1.6 km since starting up. one mile or 1.6 km since starting up.
one mile or 1.6 km since starting up.
o oo o
o
Check the pressure of your spare tire each Check the pressure of your spare tire eachCheck the pressure of your spare tire each Check the pressure of your spare tire each
Check the pressure of your spare tire each
time you check the pressure of other tires. time you check the pressure of other tires.time you check the pressure of other tires. time you check the pressure of other tires.
time you check the pressure of other tires.
o oo o
o
Never overload your car. Be especially Never overload your car. Be especiallyNever overload your car. Be especially Never overload your car. Be especially
Never overload your car. Be especially
careful about overloading if you equip your careful about overloading if you equip yourcareful about overloading if you equip your careful about overloading if you equip your
careful about overloading if you equip your
car with a luggage rack or car top carrier. car with a luggage rack or car top carrier.car with a luggage rack or car top carrier. car with a luggage rack or car top carrier.
car with a luggage rack or car top carrier.
I040A01S-AAT
SNOW TIRES SNOW TIRESSNOW TIRES SNOW TIRES
SNOW TIRESIf you equip your car with snow tires, they
should be the same size and have the same
load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires
should be installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa) more air
pressure than the pressure recommended for
the standard tires on the tire label on the driver
side center pillar outer panel, or up to the
maximum pressure shown on the tire sidewall
whichever is less.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
when your car is equipped with snow tires.
I050A01S-AAT
TIRE CHAINS TIRE CHAINSTIRE CHAINS TIRE CHAINS
TIRE CHAINSTire chains, if necessary, should be installed on
the front wheels. Be sure that the chains are the
proper size and that they are installed in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do not con-
tinue to use tire chains when they are no longer
needed.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:When driving on roads covered with snow When driving on roads covered with snowWhen driving on roads covered with snow When driving on roads covered with snow
When driving on roads covered with snow
or ice, drive at less than 20 mph (30 km/h). or ice, drive at less than 20 mph (30 km/h).or ice, drive at less than 20 mph (30 km/h). or ice, drive at less than 20 mph (30 km/h).
or ice, drive at less than 20 mph (30 km/h).
I060A02A-AAT
TIRE ROTATION TIRE ROTATIONTIRE ROTATION TIRE ROTATION
TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km). If you notice that tires are wearing
unevenly between rotations, have the car
checked by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may
be corrected.
SSA8050A
After rotating, adjust the tire pressures and be
sure to check the wheel nut torque.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
Do not use the temporary spare tire for Do not use the temporary spare tire forDo not use the temporary spare tire for Do not use the temporary spare tire for
Do not use the temporary spare tire for
tire rotation. tire rotation.tire rotation. tire rotation.
tire rotation.
o oo o
o
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tiresDo not mix bias ply and radial ply tires Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires
under any circumstances. This may cause under any circumstances. This may causeunder any circumstances. This may cause under any circumstances. This may cause
under any circumstances. This may cause
unusual handling characteristics that unusual handling characteristics thatunusual handling characteristics that unusual handling characteristics that
unusual handling characteristics that
could result in death, serious injury, or could result in death, serious injury, orcould result in death, serious injury, or could result in death, serious injury, or
could result in death, serious injury, or
property damage. property damage.property damage. property damage.
property damage.
I070A01A-AAT
TIRE BALANCING TIRE BALANCINGTIRE BALANCING TIRE BALANCING
TIRE BALANCINGA tire that is out of balance may affect handling
and tire wear. The tires on your Hyundai were
balanced before the car was delivered but may
need balancing again during the years you own
the car.
Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it
should be rebalanced before being reinstalled
on the car.
I080A01A-AAT
TIRE TRACTION TIRE TRACTIONTIRE TRACTION TIRE TRACTION
TIRE TRACTIONTire traction can be reduced if you drive on
worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or
on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be re-
placed when tread wear indicators appear. To
reduce the possibility of losing control, slow
down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the
road.

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