2003 Hyundai Elantra ECU

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAIFEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
1- 50Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark
emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed.
When pulled, this lever will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk.
NOTE:o If a person is locked in the trunk by one's
own will or by another person or by
accident, pull the emergency trunk re-
lease lever on the driver's side of the
inside panel of the trunk. This will open
the trunk lid.
o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept
locked and keys be kept out of the reach
of children, and that parents teach their
children about the dangers of playing in
trunks.
WARNING:Parents should teach children about the
emergency trunk release lever in their ve-
hicle and how to open the trunk lid if they are
accidentally locked in the trunk.
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To Unlock Using the Key. To Unlock Using the Key.To Unlock Using the Key. To Unlock Using the Key.
To Unlock Using the Key.
To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The trunk lid compartment
light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
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Trunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
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Pull to open
the trunk
B540A01E-GATTRUNK LID (4 DOOR) TRUNK LID (4 DOOR)TRUNK LID (4 DOOR) TRUNK LID (4 DOOR)
TRUNK LID (4 DOOR)
Remote Trunk Lid Release Remote Trunk Lid ReleaseRemote Trunk Lid Release Remote Trunk Lid Release
Remote Trunk Lid Release
To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull
up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down
on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is
securely fastened, always try to pull it up again.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The trunk lid should always be kept com- The trunk lid should always be kept com-The trunk lid should always be kept com- The trunk lid should always be kept com-
The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion. pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion. pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaustIf it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car resulting in serious gases may enter the car resulting in seriousgases may enter the car resulting in serious gases may enter the car resulting in serious
gases may enter the car resulting in serious
illness or death to the occupants. See addi- illness or death to the occupants. See addi-illness or death to the occupants. See addi- illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases tional warnings concerning exhaust gasestional warnings concerning exhaust gases tional warnings concerning exhaust gases
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases
on page 2-1. on page 2-1.on page 2-1. on page 2-1.
on page 2-1.
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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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1- 521. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the lever
by pulling it upward.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheelDo not attempt to adjust the steering wheel Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
while driving as this may result in loss of while driving as this may result in loss ofwhile driving as this may result in loss of while driving as this may result in loss of
while driving as this may result in loss of
control of the vehicle which may cause control of the vehicle which may causecontrol of the vehicle which may cause control of the vehicle which may cause
control of the vehicle which may cause
serious injury or death. serious injury or death.serious injury or death. serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.
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HORN HORNHORN HORN
HORN
Press the pad on the steering wheel to sound
the horn.
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Main switch
B660A01S-AATCRUISE CONTROL (If Installed)
The cruise control system provides automatic
speed control for your comfort when driving on
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STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVERSTEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
To Adjust the Steering Wheel: To Adjust the Steering Wheel:To Adjust the Steering Wheel: To Adjust the Steering Wheel:
To Adjust the Steering Wheel:
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TICKET HOLDER (If Installed)
HXDOM240
For your convenience, it may be used for
holding a tollgate ticket.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEBefore you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not
needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key
in the "START" position for more than 15
seconds.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
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For safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if theFor safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manualclutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" orTransaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or
"N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle)."N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
"N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
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The ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned fromThe ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned from
The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un- "ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un- "ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal isposition or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal is
position or the negative battery terminal is
disconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To removedisconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To remove
disconnected from the battery. To remove
the key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift leverthe key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift lever
the key, always confirm that the shift lever
is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (Foris securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For
is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For
Automatic Transaxle) Automatic Transaxle)Automatic Transaxle) Automatic Transaxle)
Automatic Transaxle)
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For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting,For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting,
For additional information about starting,
see page 2-3. see page 2-3.see page 2-3. see page 2-3.
see page 2-3.
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KEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONSKEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONS
KEY POSITIONS
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or theThe engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinderkey removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinder
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steeringwhile the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key.wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key.
wheel is locked by removing the key.C030A01A-AAT
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine To Start the EngineTo Start the Engine To Start the Engine
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
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LOCK LOCKLOCK LOCK
LOCKACC ACCACC ACC
ACC
ON ONON ON
ON
START STARTSTART START
START
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"START" "START""START" "START"
"START"The engine is started in this position. It will crank
until you release the key.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Do not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" positionDo not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds.for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds.
for more than 15 seconds.
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"ON" "ON""ON" "ON"
"ON"When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition
is on and all accessories may be turned on. If the
engine is not running, the key should not be left
in the "ON" position. This will discharge the
battery and may also damage the ignition sys-
tem.
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"ACC" "ACC""ACC" "ACC"
"ACC"With the key in the "ACC" position, some electri-
cal accessories (radio, etc.) may be operated.

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CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Do not do any towing with your car during its Do not do any towing with your car during itsDo not do any towing with your car during its Do not do any towing with your car during its
Do not do any towing with your car during its
first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allowfirst 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow
first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow
the engine to properly break in. Failure to the engine to properly break in. Failure tothe engine to properly break in. Failure to the engine to properly break in. Failure to
the engine to properly break in. Failure to
heed this caution may result in serious en- heed this caution may result in serious en-heed this caution may result in serious en- heed this caution may result in serious en-
heed this caution may result in serious en-
gine or transaxle damage. gine or transaxle damage.gine or transaxle damage. gine or transaxle damage.
gine or transaxle damage.
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Trailer Hitches Trailer HitchesTrailer Hitches Trailer Hitches
Trailer HitchesSelect the proper hitch and ball combination,
making sure that it's location is compatible with
that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.
Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which distrib-
utes the tongue load uniformly throughout the
chassis.
The hitch should be bolted securely to the car
and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT
USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY
INSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT
ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.
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Trailer Brakes Trailer BrakesTrailer Brakes Trailer Brakes
Trailer BrakesIf your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed and
operating correctly.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car willIf you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
require more frequent maintenance due to require more frequent maintenance due torequire more frequent maintenance due to require more frequent maintenance due to
require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. See "Maintenance Under the additional load. See "Maintenance Underthe additional load. See "Maintenance Under the additional load. See "Maintenance Under
the additional load. See "Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5. Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5.Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5. Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5.
Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
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Never connect a trailer brake system di- Never connect a trailer brake system di-Never connect a trailer brake system di- Never connect a trailer brake system di-
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system. rectly to the vehicle brake system.rectly to the vehicle brake system. rectly to the vehicle brake system.
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
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When towing a trailer on steep grades (in When towing a trailer on steep grades (inWhen towing a trailer on steep grades (in When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the excess of 12%) pay close attention to theexcess of 12%) pay close attention to the excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
engine coolant temperature gauge to en- engine coolant temperature gauge to en-engine coolant temperature gauge to en- engine coolant temperature gauge to en-
engine coolant temperature gauge to en-
sure the engine does not overheat. If the sure the engine does not overheat. If thesure the engine does not overheat. If the sure the engine does not overheat. If the
sure the engine does not overheat. If the
needle of the coolant temperature gauge needle of the coolant temperature gaugeneedle of the coolant temperature gauge needle of the coolant temperature gauge
needle of the coolant temperature gauge
moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT), moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT),moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT), moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT),
moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT),
pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to pull over and stop as soon as it is safe topull over and stop as soon as it is safe to pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to
pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to
do so, and allow the engine to idle until it do so, and allow the engine to idle until itdo so, and allow the engine to idle until it do so, and allow the engine to idle until it
do so, and allow the engine to idle until it
cools down. You may proceed once the cools down. You may proceed once thecools down. You may proceed once the cools down. You may proceed once the
cools down. You may proceed once the
engine has cooled sufficiently. engine has cooled sufficiently.engine has cooled sufficiently. engine has cooled sufficiently.
engine has cooled sufficiently.
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Safety Chains Safety ChainsSafety Chains Safety Chains
Safety ChainsShould the hitch connection between your car
and the trailer or vehicle you are towing fail, the
trailer or vehicle could wander dangerously across
other lanes of traffic and ultimately leave the
roadway. To eliminate this potentially dangerous
situation, safety chains, attached between your
car and the trailer or towed vehicle, are required
in most states.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres- Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres- Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure shown on the tires. sure shown on the tires.sure shown on the tires. sure shown on the tires.
sure shown on the tires.
2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
High speed travel consumes 1.5 times more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to check both
engine coolant and engine oil.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in
overheating of the engine.
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USE OF LIGHTS USE OF LIGHTSUSE OF LIGHTS USE OF LIGHTS
USE OF LIGHTSCheck your lights regularly for correct operation
and always keep them clean. When driving dur-
ing the day in conditions of poor visibility, it is
helpful to drive with headlights on low beam. This
enables you to be seen as well as to see.
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TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWINGTRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWINGIf you are considering towing with your car, you
should first check with your State's Department
of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal re-
quirements.
Since laws vary from State to State, the require-
ments for towing trailers, cars, other types of
vehicles, or apparatus may differ. Ask your
Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.

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2- 13 Tongue
187.4 (85)
100 (45.3)
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Trailer Weight Limit Trailer Weight LimitTrailer Weight Limit Trailer Weight Limit
Trailer Weight Limit
Tongue load Total trailer weightSSA2200B
o Keep the tongue load 10% of the total trailer
load.
Tongue load
Total trailer weight
o Tongue loads can be increased or decreased
by redistributing the load in the trailer.
This can be verified by checking the total
weight of the loaded trailer and then checking
the load on the tongue.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:1. 1.1. 1.
1.
Never load the trailer with more weight in Never load the trailer with more weight inNever load the trailer with more weight in Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in
the back than in the front. About 60% of the back than in the front. About 60% ofthe back than in the front. About 60% of the back than in the front. About 60% of
the back than in the front. About 60% of
the trailer load should be in the front half the trailer load should be in the front halfthe trailer load should be in the front half the trailer load should be in the front half
the trailer load should be in the front half
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the on the trailer and the remaining 40% in theon the trailer and the remaining 40% in the on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the
rear. rear.rear. rear.
rear.
2. 2.2. 2.
2.
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer The total gross vehicle weight with trailerThe total gross vehicle weight with trailer The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weightmust not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden- Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden- Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-tification plate (see page 8-1). The total tification plate (see page 8-1). The totaltification plate (see page 8-1). The total tification plate (see page 8-1). The total
tification plate (see page 8-1). The total
gross vehicle weight is the combined gross vehicle weight is the combinedgross vehicle weight is the combined gross vehicle weight is the combined
gross vehicle weight is the combined
weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen- weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen- weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-
weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-
gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailergers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer
gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer
tongue load and other optional equip- tongue load and other optional equip-tongue load and other optional equip- tongue load and other optional equip-
tongue load and other optional equip-
ment. ment.ment. ment.
ment.
3. 3.3. 3.
3.
The front or rear axle weight must not The front or rear axle weight must notThe front or rear axle weight must not The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating exceed the Gross Axle Weight Ratingexceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica- (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica- (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible thattion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that
your towing package does not exceed the your towing package does not exceed theyour towing package does not exceed the your towing package does not exceed the
your towing package does not exceed the
GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
Improper trailer loading and/or too much Improper trailer loading and/or too muchImproper trailer loading and/or too much Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
luggage in the trunk can overload the rear luggage in the trunk can overload the rearluggage in the trunk can overload the rear luggage in the trunk can overload the rear
luggage in the trunk can overload the rear
axle. Redistribute the load and check the axle. Redistribute the load and check theaxle. Redistribute the load and check the axle. Redistribute the load and check the
axle. Redistribute the load and check the
axle weight again. axle weight again.axle weight again. axle weight again.
axle weight again.Gross axle weight Gross vehicle weightSSA2200D
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:The following specifications are recommend- The following specifications are recommend-The following specifications are recommend- The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailered when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
weight cannot safely exceed the values in the weight cannot safely exceed the values in theweight cannot safely exceed the values in the weight cannot safely exceed the values in the
weight cannot safely exceed the values in the
following chart. following chart.following chart. following chart.
following chart.Lbs. (kg)
Maximum Towable Weight
Trailer
1874(850)
1000(453)
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Improperly loading your car and trailer can Improperly loading your car and trailer canImproperly loading your car and trailer can Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
seriously affect its steering and braking per- seriously affect its steering and braking per-seriously affect its steering and braking per- seriously affect its steering and braking per-
seriously affect its steering and braking per-
formance causing a crash which could cause formance causing a crash which could causeformance causing a crash which could cause formance causing a crash which could cause
formance causing a crash which could cause
serious injury or death. serious injury or death.serious injury or death. serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.
o x 100 = 10% (MAX)
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips Trailer or Vehicle Towing TipsTrailer or Vehicle Towing Tips Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain
connections as well as proper operation of
the trailer running lights, brake lights, and turn
signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. (Less than 60 mph)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive
(automatic transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all
tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire
pressure can seriously affect the handling.
Also check the spare tire.
With Brake
Without Brake

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2- 1415. If you have to stop while going uphill, do not
hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the
accelerator. This can cause the automatic
transaxle to overheat. Use the parking brake
or footbrake.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more fre- When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-When towing check transaxle fluid more fre- When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-
When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-
quently. quently.quently. quently.
quently.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:If overheating should occur when towing, If overheating should occur when towing,If overheating should occur when towing, If overheating should occur when towing,
If overheating should occur when towing,
(the temperature gauge reads near red zone), (the temperature gauge reads near red zone),(the temperature gauge reads near red zone), (the temperature gauge reads near red zone),
(the temperature gauge reads near red zone),
taking the following action may reduce or taking the following action may reduce ortaking the following action may reduce or taking the following action may reduce or
taking the following action may reduce or
eliminate the problem. eliminate the problem.eliminate the problem. eliminate the problem.
eliminate the problem.
1. 1.1. 1.
1.
Turn off the air conditioner. Turn off the air conditioner.Turn off the air conditioner. Turn off the air conditioner.
Turn off the air conditioner.
2. 2.2. 2.
2.
Reduce highway speed. Reduce highway speed.Reduce highway speed. Reduce highway speed.
Reduce highway speed.
3. 3.3. 3.
3.
Select a lower gear when going uphill. Select a lower gear when going uphill.Select a lower gear when going uphill. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. 4.4. 4.
4.
While in stop and go traffic, place the gear While in stop and go traffic, place the gearWhile in stop and go traffic, place the gear While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
selector in park or neutral and idle the selector in park or neutral and idle theselector in park or neutral and idle the selector in park or neutral and idle the
selector in park or neutral and idle the
engine at a higher speed. engine at a higher speed.engine at a higher speed. engine at a higher speed.
engine at a higher speed. 7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-
fected by crosswind and buffeting.
When being passed by a large vehicle, keep
a constant speed and steer straight ahead. If
there is too much wind buffeting slow down to
get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especially
on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal
precautions. Turn your front wheel into the
curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the
transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park
(automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks
at each of the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
10. During your trip, occasionally check to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or
sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the brakes
to overheat, resulting in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift the
transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed to
reduce chances of engine overloading and/or
overheating.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3-1
3 . WHAT TO DO IN AN
EMERGENCY
D010A01A-AAT
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT STARTIF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
If the engine will not start, do not push or pull If the engine will not start, do not push or pullIf the engine will not start, do not push or pull If the engine will not start, do not push or pull
If the engine will not start, do not push or pull
the car to start it. This could result in a the car to start it. This could result in athe car to start it. This could result in a the car to start it. This could result in a
the car to start it. This could result in a
collision or cause other damage. In addition, collision or cause other damage. In addition,collision or cause other damage. In addition, collision or cause other damage. In addition,
collision or cause other damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the catalytic push or pull starting may cause the catalyticpush or pull starting may cause the catalytic push or pull starting may cause the catalytic
push or pull starting may cause the catalytic
converter to be overloaded and create a fire converter to be overloaded and create a fireconverter to be overloaded and create a fire converter to be overloaded and create a fire
converter to be overloaded and create a fire
hazard. hazard.hazard. hazard.
hazard.
D010B02A-AATIf Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or TurnsIf Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns
If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns
Over Slowly Over SlowlyOver Slowly Over Slowly
Over Slowly
1. If your car has an automatic transaxle, be
sure the gear selector lever is in "N" or "P" and
the emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure
they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or
goes out when you operate the starter, the
battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they
are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See
instructions for "Jump Starting".
SSA3020C D010C01A-AAT
If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but DoesIf Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does
If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does
Not Start Not StartNot Start Not Start
Not Start
1. Check fuel level.
2. Check all connectors at ignition, coil and
spark plugs. Reconnect any that may be
disconnected or loose.
D010D01A-AAT
If the Engine Stalls While Driving If the Engine Stalls While DrivingIf the Engine Stalls While Driving If the Engine Stalls While Driving
If the Engine Stalls While Driving1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a
straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a
safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle
will not start, contact a Hyundai dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
D020A02A-AAT
JUMP STARTING JUMP STARTINGJUMP STARTING JUMP STARTING
JUMP STARTING
G210A01E
Negative to the engine
not to the batteryPositive to positive
Booster battery
AX30030ADischarged battery
3 33 3
3
3. Check the fuel line in the engine room.
4. If the engine still refuses to start, call a Hyundai
dealer or seek other qualified assistance.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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D060J01E-AAT
After Changing Wheels After Changing WheelsAfter Changing Wheels After Changing Wheels
After Changing Wheels
If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap
and check the air pressure. If the pressure is
lower than recommended, drive slowly to the
nearest service station and inflate to the correct
pressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is correct.
Always reinstall the valve cap after checking or
adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is not replaced,
air may leak from the tire. If you lose a valve cap,
buy another and install it as soon as possible.
After you have changed wheels, always secure
the flat tire in its place in the trunk and return the
jack and tools to their proper storage locations.
D080A01A-AAT
IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWEDIF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED
IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Your car can be damaged if towed incor- Your car can be damaged if towed incor-Your car can be damaged if towed incor- Your car can be damaged if towed incor-
Your car can be damaged if towed incor-
rectly! rectly!rectly! rectly!
rectly!
If your car has to be towed, it should be done by
your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck
service. This will help assure that your car is not
damaged in towing. Also, professionals are gen-
erally aware of state and local laws governing
towing. In any case, rather than risk damage to
your car, it is suggested that you show this
information to the tow truck operator. Be sure that
a safety chain system is used and that all state
and local laws are observed.
D080B01A-AATTowing a Car with a Manual Transaxle Towing a Car with a Manual TransaxleTowing a Car with a Manual Transaxle Towing a Car with a Manual Transaxle
Towing a Car with a Manual Transaxle
o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels
on the ground, be sure the parking brake is
released.
o If the car is being towed with the front wheels
on the ground, be sure that the transaxle is in
neutral. Also, be sure that the ignition key is in
the "ACC" position. This is necessary to
prevent damage to the steering lock mecha-
nism, which is not designed to hold the front
wheels straight while the car is being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged, a towing dolly
must be used.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
SSA3080A
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WITH NO DAMAGE
SSA3090A
D040B01E