2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINEGUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE
GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE
PARTS PARTSPARTS PARTS
PARTS
1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same
parts used by Hyundai Motor Company
to manufacture vehicles. They are de-
signed and tested for the optimum
safety, performance, and reliability to
our customers.
2. Why should you use genuine parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are engineered
and built to meet rigid original manufac-
turing requirements. Using imitation,
counterfeit or used salvage parts is not
covered under the Hyundai New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty or any otherHyundai warranty. In addition, any
damage to or failure of Genuine
Hyundai Parts caused by the installa-
tion or failure of an imitation, counter-
feit or used salvage part is not covered
by any Hyundai Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are purchas-
ing Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts
Logo on the package (see below).
Hyundai Genuine Parts exported to
the United States are package with
labels written only in English.
Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold
through authorized Hyundai
Dealerships.
" To find the closest authorized
dealer call 1-800-826-CARS "
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAIFEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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1. 1.1. 1.
1.
FEA FEAFEA FEA
FEA
TURES OF TURES OFTURES OF TURES OF
TURES OF
Y YY Y
Y
OUR HYUND OUR HYUNDOUR HYUND OUR HYUND
OUR HYUND
AI AIAI AI
AI
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
B020A01S-AATBREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI
During the First 1,200 Miles (2,000 Km)
No formal "break-in" procedure is required with
your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-
ute to the economical operation and durability
of your Hyundai by observing the following
recommendations during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km).
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use Unleaded GasolineCAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzleDo not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling. shut off when refueling.shut off when refueling. shut off when refueling.
shut off when refueling.
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The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3 The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3 The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
clicks, otherwise " " light may illu- clicks, otherwise " " light may illu-clicks, otherwise " " light may illu- clicks, otherwise " " light may illu-
clicks, otherwise " " light may illu-
minate. minate.minate. minate.
minate.
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
must be used in your Hyundai.
If leaded gasoline is used, it will cause the
catalytic converter to become ineffective and
the emission control system to malfunction.
This can also result in increased maintenance
expense.
To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel, the
larger nozzle used with leaded gasoline at
service stations cannot be inserted into the fuel
tank opening of your Hyundai.
B010B01A-AATWhat About Gasohol?Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline
and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be used
in your Hyundai. However, if your engine devel-
ops driveability problems, the use of 100%
unleaded gasoline is recommended. Fuels with
unspecified quantities of alcohol, or alcohols
other than ethanol, should not be used.
B010C01A-AATUse of MTBE
Hyundai recommends that fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not
be used in your Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle
performance and produce vapor lock or hard
starting.
B010D01A-AATDo Not Use Methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol)
should not be used in your Hyundai. This type
of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and
damage components of the fuel system.
CAUTION:Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems that
are caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight.).
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign Countries
If you are going to drive your Hyundai in another
country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-
tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai
recommends that you use gasolines treated
with detergent additives, which help prevent
deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines
will help the engine run cleaner and enhance
performance of the Emission Control System.
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KEYS KEYSKEYS KEYS
KEYS
For greater convenience, the same key oper-
ates all the locks in your Hyundai. However,
because the doors can be locked without a key,
carrying a spare key is recommended in case
you accidentally lock one key inside the car.
B030B01A-AATRecord Your Key Number
A code number is stamped on the number plate
that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This
key number plate should not be left with the
keys but kept in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
The key number should also be recorded in a
place where it can be found in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you should lose
your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can
make new keys if you can supply the key
number.
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DOOR LOCKS DOOR LOCKSDOOR LOCKS DOOR LOCKS
DOOR LOCKS
WARNING:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Before
you drive away (especially if there are chil-
dren in the car), be sure that all the doors
are securely closed and locked so that the
doors cannot be inadvertently opened from
the inside. This helps ensure that the doors o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm,
or revolutions per minute) between 2,000
rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start quick-
ly or depress the accelerator pedal fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid
hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't
drive so slowly in too high a gear that the
engine "bucks"-shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed
from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 min-
utes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) of operation.
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B030C01Y-AATILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCH
(If Installed)
Whenever a door is opened, the ignition switch
will be illuminated for your convenience, pro-
vided the ignition switch is not in the "ON"
position.
The light will go off approximately 10 seconds
after closing the door or when the ignition
switch is turned on.
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key.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward the
front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning
the key toward the rear.
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Locking From the Outside Locking From the OutsideLocking From the Outside Locking From the Outside
Locking From the Outside
The doors can be locked without a key. To lock
the doors from the outside, first push the inside
lock switch to the "LOCK" position, so that the
red mark on the switch is not visible, then close
the door.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o oo o
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When locking the door this way, be care- When locking the door this way, be care-When locking the door this way, be care- When locking the door this way, be care-
When locking the door this way, be care-
ful not to lock the door with the ignition ful not to lock the door with the ignitionful not to lock the door with the ignition ful not to lock the door with the ignition
ful not to lock the door with the ignition
key left in the vehicle. key left in the vehicle.key left in the vehicle. key left in the vehicle.
key left in the vehicle.
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To protect against theft, always remove To protect against theft, always removeTo protect against theft, always remove To protect against theft, always remove
To protect against theft, always remove
the ignition key, close all windows, and the ignition key, close all windows, andthe ignition key, close all windows, and the ignition key, close all windows, and
the ignition key, close all windows, and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle lock all doors when leaving your vehiclelock all doors when leaving your vehicle lock all doors when leaving your vehicle
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle
unattended. unattended.unattended. unattended.
unattended.
B040B01A-AATLocking and Unlocking Front Doors Locking and Unlocking Front DoorsLocking and Unlocking Front Doors Locking and Unlocking Front Doors
Locking and Unlocking Front Doors
With a Key With a KeyWith a Key With a Key
With a Key
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Locking From the Inside Locking From the InsideLocking From the Inside Locking From the Inside
Locking From the Inside
o To lock the doors from the inside, simply
close the door and push the lock switch to
the "LOCK" position. When this is done,
neither the outside nor the inside door handle
can be used.
o The driver's door can be opened by pulling
the inside door handle even if the lock
switch is depressed.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:When the door is locked, the red mark on the When the door is locked, the red mark on theWhen the door is locked, the red mark on the When the door is locked, the red mark on the
When the door is locked, the red mark on the
switch is not visible. switch is not visible.switch is not visible. switch is not visible.
switch is not visible.
HXDOM009
UNLOCK UNLOCKUNLOCK UNLOCK
UNLOCK
LOCK LOCKLOCK LOCK
LOCKB040C01EB040D01E
UNLOCK
LOCK
will not be opened accidentally. Also, when
combined with the proper use of seat belts,
locking the doors helps keep occupants
from being ejected from the car in case of
an accident.

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B040G01E-AATCENTRAL DOOR LOCK (If Installed) CENTRAL DOOR LOCK (If Installed)CENTRAL DOOR LOCK (If Installed) CENTRAL DOOR LOCK (If Installed)
CENTRAL DOOR LOCK (If Installed)
The central door locking is operated by pushing
the driver's door lock switch toward the front or
rear of the vehicle. If the passenger and rear
doors are open when the switch is pushed, the
door will remain locked when closed.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o oo o
o
When pushing the switch toward the When pushing the switch toward theWhen pushing the switch toward the When pushing the switch toward the
When pushing the switch toward the
rear, all doors will unlock. When pushing rear, all doors will unlock. When pushingrear, all doors will unlock. When pushing rear, all doors will unlock. When pushing
rear, all doors will unlock. When pushing
the switch toward the front, all doors will the switch toward the front, all doors willthe switch toward the front, all doors will the switch toward the front, all doors will
the switch toward the front, all doors will
lock. lock.lock. lock.
lock.
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When the door is unlocked the red mark When the door is unlocked the red markWhen the door is unlocked the red mark When the door is unlocked the red mark
When the door is unlocked the red mark
on the switch is visible. on the switch is visible.on the switch is visible. on the switch is visible.
on the switch is visible.
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The central door locking is operated by The central door locking is operated byThe central door locking is operated by The central door locking is operated by
The central door locking is operated by
turning the key (with theft-alarm system: turning the key (with theft-alarm system:turning the key (with theft-alarm system: turning the key (with theft-alarm system:
turning the key (with theft-alarm system:
driver's door and passenger's door, with- driver's door and passenger's door, with-driver's door and passenger's door, with- driver's door and passenger's door, with-
driver's door and passenger's door, with-
out theft-alarm system: driver's door only) out theft-alarm system: driver's door only)out theft-alarm system: driver's door only) out theft-alarm system: driver's door only)
out theft-alarm system: driver's door only)
toward the front or rear of the vehicle. toward the front or rear of the vehicle.toward the front or rear of the vehicle. toward the front or rear of the vehicle.
toward the front or rear of the vehicle.
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CHILD-PROTECTOR REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTOR REAR DOORCHILD-PROTECTOR REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTOR REAR DOOR
CHILD-PROTECTOR REAR DOOR
LOCK LOCKLOCK LOCK
LOCK
Your Hyundai is equipped with a "child-protec-
tor" rear door lock assembly. When the lock
mechanism is engaged, the rear door cannot
be opened from the inside. It's use is recom-
mended whenever there are small children in
the rear seat.
To engage the child-protector feature so that
the door cannot be opened from the inside,
move the child-protector lever to the " "
position and close the door. Move the lever to
the opposite direction of the " " position when
normal door operation is desired.
If you wish to be able to open the door from the
outside, the outside door handle will function
normally.
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HXDOM012
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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (If Installed) THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (If Installed)THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (If Installed) THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (If Installed)
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (If Installed)This system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the car. This sys-
tem is operated in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the "Alarm" stage,
and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible alarm
with blinking of the turn signal lights.
HXDOM200-A
LOCKUNLOCK
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Armed Stage
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the
system as described below.
1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch.
2) Make sure that the engine hood and trunk
lid(4 door)/ tail gate (5 door) are locked.
3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of the
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B070D02E-AATDisarmed Stage
The system will be disarmed when the following
step is taken:
The driver's or passenger's door is unlocked by
depressing the "UNLOCK" button on the trans-
mitter.
After completion of the step above, the turn
signal lights will blink twice to indicate that the
system is disarmed.
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NOTE:Once the system has been disarmed, it can
not be rearmed except by repeating the
arming procedures.
CAUTION:Only the transmitter can disarm the armed
stage. If the transmitter does not disarm the
system, it is necessary to take the following
steps;
1. Unlock the door with the key, which will
cause, the alarm to be activated.
2. Insert the key in the ignition key cylinder
and turn the ignition key to "ON" position.
3. Wait for 30 seconds.
After completing the steps above, the sys-
tem will be disarmed.
After completion of the steps above, the turn
signal lights will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.
NOTE:1) If any door, trunk lid (4 door)/ tail gate
(5 door) or engine hood remains open, the
system will not be armed.
2) If this happens, rearm the system as
described above.
3) Once the system is armed, only the trunk
lid (4 door) may be unlocked using the
key without disarming the system.
CAUTION:Do not arm the system until all passengers
have left the car. If the system is armed
while a passenger(s) remains in the car, the
alarm may be activated when the remaining
passenger(s) leaves the car.
B070C02E-AATAlarm StageThe alarm will be activated if any of the follow-
ing occurs while the car is parked and the
system is armed.
1) A door and tail gate (5 door) are opened
without using the transmitter.
2) The trunk lid (4 door) is opened without
using the key.
3) The engine hood is opened.The siren will sound and the turn signal light will
blink continuously for 30 seconds (This hap-
pens 3 times). To turn off the system, unlock
the door or tail gate (5 door) with the transmitter.
CAUTION:Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
B070F01A-GATKeyless Entry System (If Installed)
Locking doors
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK" button on the transmitter.
3. At the same time all doors lock, the turn
signal light will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.
Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK" button on the transmit-
ter.
2. At the same time all doors unlock, the turn
signal light will blink twice to indicate that the
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To raise or lower the window, turn the window
regulator handle clockwise or counterclock-
wise.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:When opening or closing the windows, make When opening or closing the windows, makeWhen opening or closing the windows, make When opening or closing the windows, make
When opening or closing the windows, make
sure your passenger's arms, hands and sure your passenger's arms, hands andsure your passenger's arms, hands and sure your passenger's arms, hands and
sure your passenger's arms, hands and
body are safely out of the way. body are safely out of the way.body are safely out of the way. body are safely out of the way.
body are safely out of the way.
Close
Open
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POWER WINDOWS (If Installed)
The power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the "ON" position. The main switches
are located on the driver's armrest and control
the front and rear windows on both sides of the
vehicle. The windows may be opened by de-
pressing the appropriate window switch and
closed by pulling up the switch. To open the
window on the driver's side, press the switch(1)
down. The window moves as long as the switch
is operated.
B070E02HP-GATReplacing the batteryWhen the transmitter's battery begins to get
weak, it may take several pushes on the button
to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not
light. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
Battery type : CR2032
Replacement instructions:
1. Separate the case with a blade screwdriver
as shown in the illustration.2. Remove the old battery from the case and
note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same(+side facing
down), then insert it in the transmitter.
MSO-0048-1
MSO-0048-2
Screwdriver ScrewdriverScrewdriver Screwdriver
Screwdriver
Case CaseCase Case
Case
Battery BatteryBattery Battery
Battery
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WINDOW GLASS WINDOW GLASSWINDOW GLASS WINDOW GLASS
WINDOW GLASS
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B080B01A-AATAdjusting Seat Forward and Rearward Adjusting Seat Forward and RearwardAdjusting Seat Forward and Rearward Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward
Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward
To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull
the lock release lever upward. This will release
the seat on its track so you can move it forward
or rearward to the desired position. When you
find the position you want, release the lever
and slide the seat forward or rearward on its
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ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATSADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the seat while the Never attempt to adjust the seat while theNever attempt to adjust the seat while the Never attempt to adjust the seat while the
Never attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is moving. This could result in loss vehicle is moving. This could result in lossvehicle is moving. This could result in loss vehicle is moving. This could result in loss
vehicle is moving. This could result in loss
of control, or an accident which may cause of control, or an accident which may causeof control, or an accident which may cause of control, or an accident which may cause
of control, or an accident which may cause
death, serious injury, or property damage. death, serious injury, or property damage.death, serious injury, or property damage. death, serious injury, or property damage.
death, serious injury, or property damage.
In order to prevent operation of the passenger
front and rear windows, a window lock switch is
provided on the armrest of the driver's door. To
disable the power windows, press the window
lock switch.
To revert to normal operation, press the win-
dow lock switch a second time.
Auto-Down Window (Driver's Side)
The Auto-Down window is moved to its fully
open position by pushing the switch. To stop at
the desired position push the switch again.
WARNING:1) Be careful that someone's head, hands
and body are not trapped by a closing
window.
2) Never try to operate the main switch on
the driver's door and the individual door
window switch in opposing directions at
the same time. If this is done, the window
will stop and cannot be opened or closed.3) Do not leave children alone in the car.
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Adjusting Seatback Angle Adjusting Seatback AngleAdjusting Seatback Angle Adjusting Seatback Angle
Adjusting Seatback Angle
To recline the seatback, lean forward to take
your weight off it, then pull up on the recliner
control lever at the outside edge of the seat.
Now lean back until the desired seatback angle
is achieved. To lock the seatback into position,
release the recliner control lever.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:To minimize risk of severe injury in the To minimize risk of severe injury in theTo minimize risk of severe injury in the To minimize risk of severe injury in the
To minimize risk of severe injury in the
event of a collision or a sudden stop, both event of a collision or a sudden stop, bothevent of a collision or a sudden stop, both event of a collision or a sudden stop, both
event of a collision or a sudden stop, both
the driver and passenger seatbacks should the driver and passenger seatbacks shouldthe driver and passenger seatbacks should the driver and passenger seatbacks should
the driver and passenger seatbacks should
always be in an upright position while the always be in an upright position while thealways be in an upright position while the always be in an upright position while the
always be in an upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. The protection provid- vehicle is in motion. The protection provid-vehicle is in motion. The protection provid- vehicle is in motion. The protection provid-
vehicle is in motion. The protection provid-
ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontal ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontaled by the seat belts and airbags in a frontal ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontal
ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontal
collision may be reduced significantly collision may be reduced significantlycollision may be reduced significantly collision may be reduced significantly
collision may be reduced significantly
when the seatbacks are reclined. There is when the seatbacks are reclined. There iswhen the seatbacks are reclined. There is when the seatbacks are reclined. There is
when the seatbacks are reclined. There is track until it locks into the desired position and
cannot be moved further.
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