2003 Hyundai Elantra lights

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAIFEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHTHIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window or
inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when the
brakes are applied. Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the
lever and press the thumb button. Then,
while holding the button in, lower the brake
lever.
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PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE
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B520A01A-AATDAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR
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Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night
inside rearview mirror. The "night" position is
selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the
mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the
glare of headlights of cars behind you is re-
duced.

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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:
NOTE:o oo o
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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.
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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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"LOCK" "LOCK""LOCK" "LOCK"
"LOCK"The key can be removed or inserted in this
position. To protect against theft, the steering
wheel locks by removing the key.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key, To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key, To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
and then turn the steering wheel and key and then turn the steering wheel and keyand then turn the steering wheel and key and then turn the steering wheel and key
and then turn the steering wheel and key
simultaneously. simultaneously.simultaneously. simultaneously.
simultaneously.
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To Remove the Ignition Key To Remove the Ignition KeyTo Remove the Ignition Key To Remove the Ignition Key
To Remove the Ignition Key
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition key
counterclockwise from the "ACC" position to
the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.
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STARTING
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly Never run the engine in a closed or poorlyNever run the engine in a closed or poorly Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to ventilated area any longer than is needed toventilated area any longer than is needed to ventilated area any longer than is needed to
ventilated area any longer than is needed to
move your car in or out of the area. The move your car in or out of the area. Themove your car in or out of the area. The move your car in or out of the area. The
move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorlesscarbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
and can cause serious injury or death. and can cause serious injury or death.and can cause serious injury or death. and can cause serious injury or death.
and can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed Be sure that the clutch is fully depressedBe sure that the clutch is fully depressed Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle. when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.when starting a manual transaxle vehicle. when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.
Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle will Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle willYour manual transaxle equipped vehicle will Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle will
Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle will
not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de- not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de-not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de- not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed. On a manual transaxle equipped pressed. On a manual transaxle equippedpressed. On a manual transaxle equipped pressed. On a manual transaxle equipped
pressed. On a manual transaxle equipped
vehicle that can be started without depress- vehicle that can be started without depress-vehicle that can be started without depress- vehicle that can be started without depress-
vehicle that can be started without depress-
ing the clutch, there is the potential to cause ing the clutch, there is the potential to causeing the clutch, there is the potential to cause ing the clutch, there is the potential to cause
ing the clutch, there is the potential to cause
damage to the vehicle or injury to someone damage to the vehicle or injury to someonedamage to the vehicle or injury to someone damage to the vehicle or injury to someone
damage to the vehicle or injury to someone
inside or outside the vehicle as a result of the inside or outside the vehicle as a result of theinside or outside the vehicle as a result of the inside or outside the vehicle as a result of the
inside or outside the vehicle as a result of the
forward or backward movement of the ve- forward or backward movement of the ve-forward or backward movement of the ve- forward or backward movement of the ve-
forward or backward movement of the ve-
hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de- hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de-hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de- hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de-
hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de-
pressed when the vehicle is started. pressed when the vehicle is started.pressed when the vehicle is started. pressed when the vehicle is started.
pressed when the vehicle is started.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position
and release it when the engine starts.
After the engine has started, allow the engine
to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the
vehicle in gear.
The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 sec-
onds between starting attempts to protect the
starter from overheating.
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Normal Conditions: Normal Conditions:Normal Conditions: Normal Conditions:
Normal Conditions:The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and place the
gearshift lever (manual transaxle) in neutral
or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) in
"P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON"
position, make certain all warning lights and
gauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
LOCK LOCKLOCK LOCK
LOCKACC ACCACC ACC
ACC
ON ONON ON
ON
START STARTSTART START
START

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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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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:
CAUTION:o oo o
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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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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)
C190F01S-AAT
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

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAIDRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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
3-2
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The gas produced by the battery during the The gas produced by the battery during theThe gas produced by the battery during the The gas produced by the battery during the
The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. If jump-start operation is highly explosive. Ifjump-start operation is highly explosive. If jump-start operation is highly explosive. If
jump-start operation is highly explosive. If
these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly,these instructions are not followed exactly, these instructions are not followed exactly,
these instructions are not followed exactly,
serious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to theserious personal injury and damage to the serious personal injury and damage to the
serious personal injury and damage to the
vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how tovehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to
vehicle may occur! If you are not sure how to
follow this procedure, seek qualified assis- follow this procedure, seek qualified assis-follow this procedure, seek qualified assis- follow this procedure, seek qualified assis-
follow this procedure, seek qualified assis-
tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfurictance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric
tance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric
acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive. acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive.acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive. acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive.
acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive.
When jump starting, wear protective glasses When jump starting, wear protective glassesWhen jump starting, wear protective glasses When jump starting, wear protective glasses
When jump starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid on yourself, and be careful not to get acid on yourself,and be careful not to get acid on yourself, and be careful not to get acid on yourself,
and be careful not to get acid on yourself,
your clothing or on the car. your clothing or on the car.your clothing or on the car. your clothing or on the car.
your clothing or on the car.
o If you should accidentally get acid on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately remove any
contaminated clothing and flush the area with
clear water for at least 15 minutes. Then
promptly obtain medical attention. If you must
be transported to an emergency facility, con-
tinue to apply water to the affected area with
a sponge or cloth.
o The gas produced by the battery during the
jump-start operation is highly explosive. Do
not smoke or allow a spark or an open flame
in the vicinity.
o The battery being used to provide the jump
start must be 12-volt. If you cannot determine
that it is a 12-volt battery, do not attempt to
use it for the jump start.
o To jump start a car with a discharged battery,
follow this procedure exactly:1. If the booster battery is installed in another
vehicle, be sure the two vehicles are not
touching.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and acces-
sories in both vehicles.
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper cable in the
exact location shown in the illustration. First,
attach one clamp of the jumper cable to the
positive (+) post or cable of the discharged
battery. Then attach the other end of the
same cable to the positive (+) post or cable
of the booster battery. Next, using the other
cable, attach one clamp to the negative (-)
post or cable of the booster battery. Then
attach the other end of that cable to a solid
metal part of the engine away from the
battery. Do not connect the cable to any
moving part.
4. Start the engine in the car with the booster
battery and let it run for a few minutes. This
will help to assure that the booster battery is
fully charged. During the jumping operation,
run the engine in this vehicle at about 2,000
rpm.
5. Start the engine in the car with the discharged
battery using the normal starting procedure.
After the engine starts, leave the jumper
cables connected and let the engine run at
fast idle or about 2,000 rpm for several min-
utes.
6. Carefully remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your battery became
discharged (because the lights were left on,
D030A01A-AAT
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATSIF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATSIf your temperature gauge indicates overheating,
you experience a loss of power, or hear loud
pinging or knocking and the engine is probably
too hot. If this happens and, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-
matic), or neutral (manual transaxle) and set
the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the car
or steam is coming out from the hood, stop
the engine. Do not open the hood until the
engine coolant has stopped running or the
steaming has stopped. If there is no visible
loss of engine coolant and no steam, leave
the engine running and check to be sure the
engine cooling fan is operating. If the fan is
not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is
missing. If it is not missing, check to see that
it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be satis-
factory, check for engine coolant leaking from
the radiator, hoses or under the car. (If the air
conditioning had been in use, it is normal for
cold water to be draining from it when you
stop).
etc.), have the charging system checked by your
Hyundai dealer.