2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

INDEX INDEXINDEX INDEX
INDEX
10-2Driving
Economical driving ............................................................... 2-9 ~ 2-10
Smooth cornering ..........................................................................2-10
Winter driving ................................................................................2-10
E EE E
E
Emissions Control Systems ................................................................ 7-1
Engine
Before starting the engine ............................................................... 2-2
Compartment.......................................................................... 6-1 ~ 6-2
Coolant............................................................................................ 6-5
Coolant temperature gauge ...........................................................1-33
If the engine overheats ................................................................... 3-2
Number............................................................................................ 8-1
Oil .................................................................................................... 6-3
Starting ............................................................................................ 2-3
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ................................................... 2-1
F FF F
F
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-49
Front Fog Light Switch ......................................................................1-36
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................... 1-7
Adjustable headrests ....................................................................... 1-8
Adjusting seatback angle ................................................................ 1-7
Adjusting seat forward and rearward .............................................. 1-7
Lumbar support control ................................................................... 1-8
Seat cushion height adjustment ...................................................... 1-8
Fuel
Capacity .......................................................................................... 9-1
Gauge............................................................................................1-32
Recommendations........................................................................... 1-1
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release .............................................................................1-49Fuses ................................................................................................6-15
G GG G
G
General Everyday Checks .................................................................. 6-3
Glove box ..........................................................................................1-44
H HH H
H
Hazard Warning System ...................................................................1-39
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ................................................. 6-18 ~ 6-19
Headlight Bulb ...................................................................................6-18
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control ..............................................................................1-55
Air intake control ...........................................................................1-55
Bi-level heating ..............................................................................1-56
Fan speed control .........................................................................1-54
Heating controls ............................................................................1-56
Temperature control ......................................................................1-56
High-mounted Rear Stoplight ............................................................1-47
Hood Release ...................................................................................1-48
Horn ..................................................................................................1-52
I II I
I
Ignition Switch ..................................................................................... 2-2
Illuminated Ignition Switch ................................................................... 1-2
Instrument Cluster and Indicator ............................................ 1-28 ~ 1-29
Instrument Panel Light Control .........................................................1-40
Instruments and Controls ..................................................................1-27
Interior Light
Interior light ...................................................................................1-44
Map light ........................................................................................1-43
Intermittent Wiper ..............................................................................1-38
J JJ J
J
Jump Starting ...................................................................................... 3-1

INDEX INDEXINDEX INDEX
INDEX
10-3 S SS S
S
Seat Belts
3-Point system ................................................................... 1-13 ~ 1-16
Adjustable height ...........................................................................1-13
Adjusting your seat belt ................................................................1-14
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-12
Precautions ...................................................................................1-11
Spark Plugs ............................................................................... 6-7 ~ 6-8
Spectacle Case .................................................................................1-44
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-33
Starting Procedures ............................................................................ 2-3
Steering Wheel
Free play .......................................................................................6-13
Tilt lever ........................................................................................1-52
Stereo Radio Operation (H240, H260, H290)
................................................. 1-68 ~ 1-70, 1-73 ~ 1-75, 1-80 ~ 1-82
Stereo Sound System ............................................................ 1-66 ~ 1-67
Sun Visor ..........................................................................................1-51
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-42
Sunshade..........................................................................................1-42
T TT T
T
Tachometer............................................................................ 1-33 ~ 1-34
Tail Gate ...........................................................................................1-51
Theft Alarm System ................................................................... 1-4 ~ 1-6
Tires
Balancing ......................................................................................... 8-2
Chains ............................................................................................. 8-2
Changing a flat tire .......................................................................... 3-4
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-3
Information....................................................................................... 8-1
Pressure .......................................................................................... 8-1
Replacement................................................................................... 8-3
Rotation........................................................................................... 8-2 K KK K
K
Keys .................................................................................................... 1-2
If you lose your keys ...................................................................... 3-9
Positions .......................................................................................... 2-2
L LL L
L
Replacing Light Bulbs .......................................................................6-18
Lubrication Chart ................................................................................. 9-3
M MM M
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ........................ 5-6 ~ 5-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ................................. 5-5
Scheduled maintenance ......................................................... 5-3 ~ 5-4
Service requirements ...................................................................... 5-1
Mirros
Day-night inside rearview ..............................................................1-47
Outside rear view ..........................................................................1-45
Multi Box ...........................................................................................1-45
O OO O
O
Odometer................................................................................. 1-34, 1-35
P PP P
P
Parking Brake ...................................................................................1-47
Passenger Presence Detection ........................................................1-24
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-17
Pre-tensioner Seat Belt .......................................................... 1-20 ~ 1-21
R RR R
R
Rear Seatbacks
Fold down ............................................................................. 1-9 ~ 1-11
Drink holder ...................................................................................1-41
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................................1-39
Rear Window Wiper and Washor .....................................................1-39

INDEX INDEXINDEX INDEX
INDEX
10-4Snow tires ....................................................................................... 8-2
Spare tire ......................................................................................... 3-3
Traction ........................................................................................... 8-2
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ......................................................................2-12
Emergency ...................................................................................... 3-8
If your car must be towed ............................................................... 3-7
Traction Control System(TCS) ................................................... 2-8 ~ 2-9
Transaxle
Automatic ........................................................................................ 2-5
Automatic transaxle fluid checking .................................... 6-10 ~ 6-11
Manual............................................................................................. 2-4
Manual transaxle oil checking .......................................................6-10
Trip Computer ........................................................................ 1-35 ~ 1-36
Trip Odometer ...................................................................................1-34
Trunk Lid ...........................................................................................1-50
V VV V
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................................... 8-1
Vehicle Specification ........................................................................... 9-1
Ventilation
Center ventilator ............................................................................1-56
Side ventilator ...............................................................................1-58
W WW W
W
Warning Lights ....................................................................... 1-30 ~ 1-32
Windows
Manual............................................................................................. 1-6
Power ..................................................................................... 1-6 ~ 1-7
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ..............................................1-38
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................... 6-9

Seoul Korea
Printing: JAN. 24, 2003
Publication No.: A2DO-EU31P
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION FUEL:
UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Original, US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 14.5 (12, 55)
TIRE PRESSURE:
See the label on the driver side center pillar outer panel.
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
See pages 8-1 through 8-4
HOOD RELEASE:
Pull handle under left side of dash.
ENGINE OIL:
For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-3.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector
lever through all ranges and return to "N" (Neutral) position. Then
check the level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENU-
INE ATF available at your dealer, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF
SP-III.
QUICK INDEX
o Car will not start ........................................................................ 3-1
o Flat tire ...................................................................................... 3-3
o Warning light/chime comes on ...................................... 1-30 ~ 1-32
o Engine overheats ....................................................................... 3-2
o Towing of your vehicle .............................................................. 3-7
o Starting the engine ..................................................................... 2-3
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ............................ 1-1
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................. 5-3
o Reporting safety defects ............................................................ 8-6
2.0 L
SH, SG or SG/CD multigrade and fuel efficient
oil. Use SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 or 10W-50 if
normal temperatures are above -10°F (-23°C).2.0 L SULEV
SH(API) or GF-I(ILSAC) multigrade and fuel
efficient oil. Use SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 if
normal temperatures are above -10°F (-23°C).