2003 Hyundai Elantra fuel

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B340A01A-AATCOMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAMHEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM
HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM
SWITCH SWITCHSWITCH SWITCH
SWITCH
Turn Signal Operation Turn Signal OperationTurn Signal Operation Turn Signal Operation
Turn Signal Operation
Pulling down on the lever causes the turn
signals on the left side of the car to blink.
Pushing upwards on the lever causes the turn
signals on the right side of the car to blink. As
the turn is completed, the lever will automati-
cally return to the center position and turn off
the turn signals at the same time. If either turn
B400B01E
Average fuel
consumption
Odometer
o When the distance to empty is less than 30
miles, the distance to empty digits will dis-
appear and its symbol will flash.
NOTE:o If the distance to empty is indicated "- -",
have the trip computer system checked
by your authorized Hyundai dealer.
o The distance to empty can differ from the
actual tripmeter according to driving
conditions.
o The distance to empty can vary accord-
ing to the driving conditions, driving
pattern or vehicle speed.
HXDOM103
Distance to
empty
Odometer
HXDOM106
Odometer
FLASHING 2. AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
o This mode calculates the average fuel con-
sumption from the total fuel used and the
distance since the last average consump-
tion reset.
o The total fuel used is calculated from the
fuel consumption input.
o For an accurate calculation, drive more than
0.5 mile.
o The meter's working range is from 0.0 to 99.9
miles/gallon(MPG).
3. DISTANCE TO EMPTY
o This mode provides the estimated distance
to empty from the current fuel level in the fuel
tank and distance to empty symbol.
Distance to empty symbolo When refueling with more than 2 gallons, the
trip computer will recognize refueling has
occurred.
o For an accurate distance to empty, drive
more than 0.5 mile.
B360B01E B360B01Y-GAT
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(If Installed)
To turn on the front fog lights, place the switch
in the "ON" position. They will come on when
the headlight switch is in the first or second
position.

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WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
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 will illuminate. clicks, otherwise light will illuminate.clicks, otherwise light will illuminate. clicks, otherwise light will illuminate.
clicks, otherwise light will illuminate.
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Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before Gasoline vapors are dangerous. BeforeGasoline vapors are dangerous. Before Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and refueling, always stop the engine andrefueling, always stop the engine and refueling, always stop the engine and
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near never allow sparks or open flames nearnever allow sparks or open flames near never allow sparks or open flames near
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the the filler area. If you need to replace thethe filler area. If you need to replace the the filler area. If you need to replace the
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re- filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re- filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
placement part. placement part.placement part. placement part.
placement part.
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If you open the fuel filler cap during high If you open the fuel filler cap during highIf you open the fuel filler cap during high If you open the fuel filler cap during high
If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pres- ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-ambient temperatures, a slight "pres- ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-
ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-
sure sound" may be heard. This is nor- sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-sure sound" may be heard. This is nor- sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-
sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-
mal and not a cause for concern. mal and not a cause for concern.mal and not a cause for concern. mal and not a cause for concern.
mal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly. turn it slowly.turn it slowly. turn it slowly.
turn it slowly.
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Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced and Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced andMake sure the fuel filler cap is replaced and Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced and
Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced and
securely seated after fueling. Failure to securely seated after fueling. Failure tosecurely seated after fueling. Failure to securely seated after fueling. Failure to
securely seated after fueling. Failure to
replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap will replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap willreplace or fully seat the fuel filler cap will replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap will
replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap will
result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo- result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo-result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo- result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo-
result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo-
sphere and the MIL indicator sphere and the MIL indicator sphere and the MIL indicator sphere and the MIL indicator
sphere and the MIL indicator




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minating. minating.minating. minating.
minating.
B560B01E
B560A02S-AAT
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASEREMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the car.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice If the fuel-filler lid will not open because iceIf the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on has formed around it, tap lightly or push onhas formed around it, tap lightly or push on has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Dothe lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray aroundnot pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved deicer fluid (do not the lid with an approved deicer fluid (do notthe lid with an approved deicer fluid (do not the lid with an approved deicer fluid (do not
the lid with an approved deicer fluid (do not
use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicleuse radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle
use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle
to a warm place and allow the ice to melt. to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.to a warm place and allow the ice to melt. to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
B560A02E-A
4 DOOR
5 DOOR
B571A01O B990A03Y-AAT
FLOOR MAT ANCHOR
To use a floor mat on the front floor carpet,
make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor in
your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from
sliding forward.
WARNING:o Make sure the floor mat is properly placed
on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips
and interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it may cause an
accident.
o Don't put an additional floor mat on the
top of the anchored mat, otherwise the
additional mat may slide forward and
interfere with the movement of the ped-
als.

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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.
B540C01S-AAT
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.
B540C01E-A
B540B02E-AAT
Trunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
B540E01E-A
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.
B540A01E-A
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o
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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C020A01A-AAT
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:
NOTE:o oo o
o
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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o
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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o
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.
C040A01A-AAT
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).
C040A01E-1
LOCK LOCKLOCK LOCK
LOCKACC ACCACC ACC
ACC
ON ONON ON
ON
START STARTSTART START
START
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o
"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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o
"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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o
"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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C070D03A-AATGood Driving Practices Good Driving PracticesGood Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practiceso Never take the car out of gear and coast down
a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always
leave the car in gear.
o Don't "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.
This will help avoid over-revving the engine,
which can cause damage.
o Slow down when you encounter cross winds.
This gives you much better control of your car.C070B01A-AAT
Using the Clutch Using the ClutchUsing the Clutch Using the Clutch
Using the ClutchThe clutch should be pressed all the way to the
floor before shifting, then released slowly. The
clutch pedal should always be used after fully
returning to the original position. Do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This can
cause unnecessary wear.
Do not partially engage the clutch to hold the car
on an incline. This causes unnecessary wear.
Use the parking brake to hold the car on an
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidly
and repeatedly.
C070A02A-AATOPERATING THE MANUAL OPERATING THE MANUALOPERATING THE MANUAL OPERATING THE MANUAL
OPERATING THE MANUAL
TRANSAXLE TRANSAXLETRANSAXLE TRANSAXLE
TRANSAXLE
Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has a conven-
tional shift pattern. This shift pattern is imprinted
on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchro-
nized in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accomplished.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o oo o
o
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in To shift into reverse, rest the lever inTo shift into reverse, rest the lever in To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
neutral for at least 3 seconds after your neutral for at least 3 seconds after yourneutral for at least 3 seconds after your neutral for at least 3 seconds after your
neutral for at least 3 seconds after your
car is completely stopped. Then move the car is completely stopped. Then move thecar is completely stopped. Then move the car is completely stopped. Then move the
car is completely stopped. Then move the
lever into the reverse position. lever into the reverse position.lever into the reverse position. lever into the reverse position.
lever into the reverse position.
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During cold weather, shifting may be dif- During cold weather, shifting may be dif-During cold weather, shifting may be dif- During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has ficult until the transaxle lubricant hasficult until the transaxle lubricant has ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harm- warmed up. This is normal and not harm-warmed up. This is normal and not harm- warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
ful to the transaxle. ful to the transaxle.ful to the transaxle. ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle.
SSA2090AThe shift points as shown above are recom-
mended for optimum fuel economy and perform-
ance.
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Recommended Shift Points Recommended Shift PointsRecommended Shift Points Recommended Shift Points
Recommended Shift Points
Shift
from-to
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5Recommended
mph (km/h)
15 (20)
25 (40)
35 (55)
45 (75) o oo o
o
If you 've come to a complete stop and it's If you 've come to a complete stop and it'sIf you 've come to a complete stop and it's If you 've come to a complete stop and it's
If you 've come to a complete stop and it's
hard to shift into 1 hard to shift into 1hard to shift into 1 hard to shift into 1
hard to shift into 1
st stst st
st or R(Reverse), put the or R(Reverse), put the or R(Reverse), put the or R(Reverse), put the
or R(Reverse), put the
shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re- shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re-shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re- shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re-
shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re-
lease the clutch. Press the clutch pedal lease the clutch. Press the clutch pedallease the clutch. Press the clutch pedal lease the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
lease the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
back down, and then shift into 1 back down, and then shift into 1back down, and then shift into 1 back down, and then shift into 1
back down, and then shift into 1
st stst st
st or or or or
or
R(Reverse) gear position. R(Reverse) gear position.R(Reverse) gear position. R(Reverse) gear position.
R(Reverse) gear position.
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o
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest Do not use the shift lever as a handrestDo not use the shift lever as a handrest Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
during driving, as this can result in prema- during driving, as this can result in prema-during driving, as this can result in prema- during driving, as this can result in prema-
during driving, as this can result in prema-
ture wear of the transaxle shift forks. ture wear of the transaxle shift forks.ture wear of the transaxle shift forks. ture wear of the transaxle shift forks.
ture wear of the transaxle shift forks.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth When downshifting from fifth gear to fourthWhen downshifting from fifth gear to fourth When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert- gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert-gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert- gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert-
gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert-
ently press the gear shift lever sideways in ently press the gear shift lever sideways inently press the gear shift lever sideways in ently press the gear shift lever sideways in
ently press the gear shift lever sideways in
such a manner that second gear is engaged. such a manner that second gear is engaged.such a manner that second gear is engaged. such a manner that second gear is engaged.
such a manner that second gear is engaged.
Such a drastic downshift may cause the en- Such a drastic downshift may cause the en-Such a drastic downshift may cause the en- Such a drastic downshift may cause the en-
Such a drastic downshift may cause the en-
gine speed to increase to the point that the gine speed to increase to the point that thegine speed to increase to the point that the gine speed to increase to the point that the
gine speed to increase to the point that the
tachometer will enter the red zone. Such tachometer will enter the red zone. Suchtachometer will enter the red zone. Such tachometer will enter the red zone. Such
tachometer will enter the red zone. Such
over-revving of the engine may possibly over-revving of the engine may possiblyover-revving of the engine may possibly over-revving of the engine may possibly
over-revving of the engine may possibly
cause engine damage. cause engine damage.cause engine damage. cause engine damage.
cause engine damage.

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2- 7 o Driving through water may get the brakes
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
and 4th gear is needed when climbing a

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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.
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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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C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene GlycolUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant CoolantCoolant Coolant
Coolant
Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality ethyl-
ene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the
only type of coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system,
lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing.
Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in
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SMOOTH CORNERING SMOOTH CORNERINGSMOOTH CORNERING SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERINGAvoid braking or gear changing in corners, espe-
cially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should
always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you
follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to
a minimum.
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WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVINGWINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVINGThe more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. To
minimize the problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
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Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy ConditionsSnowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy ConditionsTo drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it
is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and handling
of your car. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sud-
den brake applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance between the
vehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the
brake gently. It should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tire will provide a greater driving
force, but will not prevent side skids.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. CheckTire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains.state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains.
state laws before fitting tire chains. o Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is
running smoothly, you can drive away. In
very cold weather, however, give your engine
a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging
is driving too slowly in too high a gear result-
ing in the engine bucking. If this happens, shift
to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the
engine beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine
power so your fuel economy is reduced when
you use it. o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to
the recommended pressure. Incorrect infla-
tion, either too much or too little, results in
unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-
sures at least once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly.
Improper alignment can result from hitting
curbs or driving too fast over irregular surfac-
es. Poor alignment causes faster tire wear
and may also result in other problems as well
as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel economy and reduced maintenance
costs, maintain your car in accordance with
the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If you
drive your car in severe conditions, more
frequent maintenance is required (see Sec-
tion 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service,
your Hyundai should be kept clean and free of
corrosive materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to
accumulate on the underside of the car. This
extra weight can result in increased fuel con-
sumption and also contribute to corrosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight
in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces-
sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic), turn
off your engine and restart only when you're
ready to go.