2003 Hyundai Elantra battery

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6-3
G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior Vehicle ExteriorVehicle Exterior Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle ExteriorThe following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition (including spare
tire)
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Vehicle Interior Vehicle InteriorVehicle Interior Vehicle Interior
Vehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating system operation (and air
conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning incorrect-
ly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance from
your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G030A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL CHECKING THE ENGINE OILCHECKING THE ENGINE OIL CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
CHECKING THE ENGINE OILEngine oil is essential to the performance and
service of the engine. It is suggested that you
check the oil level at least once a week in
normal use and more often if you are on a trip
or driving in severe conditions.
G030B02A-AAT
Recommended Oil Recommended OilRecommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil
G030A02A
2.0L
SH, SG or SG/CD (API) multi-grade and fuel
efficient oil is recommended.
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GENERAL CHECKS GENERAL CHECKSGENERAL CHECKS GENERAL CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS
Engine Compartment Engine CompartmentEngine Compartment Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery conditio
o Air filter condition

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6-15
G200B01E-AAT
Replacing Accessory Fuse Replacing Accessory FuseReplacing Accessory Fuse Replacing Accessory Fuse
Replacing Accessory Fuse
The fuse box for the lights and other electrical
accessories will be found in the backside of multi
box located in the left side of driver. Inside the box
you will find a list showing the circuits protected
by each fuse.
If any of your car's lights or other electrical
accessories stop working, a blown fuse could
be the reason. If the fuse has burned out, you
will see that the metal strip inside the fuse has
burned through. If you suspect a blown fuse,
follow this procedure:
1. Turn off the ignition and all other switches.
2. Open the fuse box and examine each fuse.
Remove each fuse by pulling it toward you
(a small "fuse puller" tool is contained in the
fuse box to simplify this operation).
3. Be sure to check all other fuses even if you
find one that appears to have burned out.
B200B01E
G190A01A-AAT
CHECKING DRIVE BELTS CHECKING DRIVE BELTSCHECKING DRIVE BELTS CHECKING DRIVE BELTS
CHECKING DRIVE BELTS
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CHECKING AND REPLACING CHECKING AND REPLACINGCHECKING AND REPLACING CHECKING AND REPLACING
CHECKING AND REPLACING
FUSES FUSESFUSES FUSES
FUSES
Replacing a Fusible Link Replacing a Fusible LinkReplacing a Fusible Link Replacing a Fusible Link
Replacing a Fusible Link
Drive belts should be checked periodically for
proper tension and adjusted if necessary. At the
same time, belts should be examined for cracks,
wear, fraying or other evidence of deterioration
and replaced if necessary.
Belt routing should also be checked to be sure
there is no interference between the belts and
other parts of the engine. After a belt is re-
placed, the new belt should be adjusted again
after two or three weeks to eliminate slack
resulting from initial stretching after use.A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits
from the battery are ever overloaded, thus pre-
venting damage to the entire wiring harness.
(This could be caused by a short in the system
drawing too much current.) If this ever happens,
have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause,
repair the system and replace the fusible link.
The fusible links are located in a relay box for
easy inspection.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:When replacing a fusible link, never use When replacing a fusible link, never useWhen replacing a fusible link, never use When replacing a fusible link, never use
When replacing a fusible link, never use
anything but a new fusible link with the anything but a new fusible link with theanything but a new fusible link with the anything but a new fusible link with the
anything but a new fusible link with the
same or lower amperage rating. Never use a same or lower amperage rating. Never use asame or lower amperage rating. Never use a same or lower amperage rating. Never use a
same or lower amperage rating. Never use a
piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link. piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link.piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link. piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link.
piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link.
This could result in serious damage and This could result in serious damage andThis could result in serious damage and This could result in serious damage and
This could result in serious damage and
create a fire hazard. create a fire hazard.create a fire hazard. create a fire hazard.
create a fire hazard.
SSA6190A
Water Pump Pulley
Generator Pulley
Crankshaft Pulley0.2 ~ 0.24 in.
(5.1 ~ 6 mm)
GoodBad
AS60310A

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6-16 4. Replace the blown fuse by pressing a new
fuse of the same rating into place. The fuse
should be a snug fit. If it is not, have the fuse
clip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai dealer.
If you do not have a spare fuse, you may be
able to borrow a fuse of the same or lower
rating from an accessory you can tempo-
rarily get along without (the radio or cigarette
lighter, for example). Always remember to
replace the borrowed fuse.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a A burned-out fuse indicates that there is aA burned-out fuse indicates that there is a A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a
A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a
problem in the electrical circuit. If you re- problem in the electrical circuit. If you re-problem in the electrical circuit. If you re- problem in the electrical circuit. If you re-
problem in the electrical circuit. If you re-
place a fuse and it blows as soon as the place a fuse and it blows as soon as theplace a fuse and it blows as soon as the place a fuse and it blows as soon as the
place a fuse and it blows as soon as the
accessory is turned on, the problem is seri- accessory is turned on, the problem is seri-accessory is turned on, the problem is seri- accessory is turned on, the problem is seri-
accessory is turned on, the problem is seri-
ous and should be referred to a Hyundai ous and should be referred to a Hyundaious and should be referred to a Hyundai ous and should be referred to a Hyundai
ous and should be referred to a Hyundai
dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re- dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re-dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re- dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re-
dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re-
place a fuse with anything except a fuse place a fuse with anything except a fuseplace a fuse with anything except a fuse place a fuse with anything except a fuse
place a fuse with anything except a fuse
with the same or a lower amperage rating. A with the same or a lower amperage rating. Awith the same or a lower amperage rating. A with the same or a lower amperage rating. A
with the same or a lower amperage rating. A
higher capacity fuse could cause damage higher capacity fuse could cause damagehigher capacity fuse could cause damage higher capacity fuse could cause damage
higher capacity fuse could cause damage
and create a fire hazard. and create a fire hazard.and create a fire hazard. and create a fire hazard.
and create a fire hazard.
AXA6201B
Burned out
G200B03Y
Good
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Batteries can be dangerous! When working Batteries can be dangerous! When workingBatteries can be dangerous! When working Batteries can be dangerous! When working
Batteries can be dangerous! When working
with batteries, carefully observe the follow- with batteries, carefully observe the follow-with batteries, carefully observe the follow- with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.
ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solu-
tion of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and
highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on
yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on
yourself, immediately do the following:
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the
affected areas with water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your
eyes with water and get medical assistance
as soon as possible. While you are being
driven to get medical assistance, continue
to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft
cloth saturated with water.
G210A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERYCHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY
CHECKING THE BATTERY
G210A01E

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6-17
G230A03A-AAT
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly. To check the power steering fluid
level, be sure the engine is "OFF", then check
to make certain that the power steering fluid
level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level
markings on the fluid reservoir.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Grinding noise from the power steering Grinding noise from the power steeringGrinding noise from the power steering Grinding noise from the power steering
Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after the pump may be heard immediately after thepump may be heard immediately after the pump may be heard immediately after the
pump may be heard immediately after the
engine is started in extremely cold condi- engine is started in extremely cold condi-engine is started in extremely cold condi- engine is started in extremely cold condi-
engine is started in extremely cold condi-
tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops duringtions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during
tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during
warm up, there is no abnormal function in warm up, there is no abnormal function inwarm up, there is no abnormal function in warm up, there is no abnormal function in
warm up, there is no abnormal function in
the system. It is due to a power steering the system. It is due to a power steeringthe system. It is due to a power steering the system. It is due to a power steering
the system. It is due to a power steering
fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi- fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi- fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-
fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-
tions. tions.tions. tions.
tions.
G230A01E G220A01A-AAT
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLINGCHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS FANSFANS FANS
FANS
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool- The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-ant temperature and may sometimes oper- ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ate even when the engine is not running. ate even when the engine is not running.ate even when the engine is not running. ate even when the engine is not running.
ate even when the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working near the Use extreme caution when working near theUse extreme caution when working near the Use extreme caution when working near the
Use extreme caution when working near the
blades of the coolant fan, so that you are not blades of the coolant fan, so that you are notblades of the coolant fan, so that you are not blades of the coolant fan, so that you are not
blades of the coolant fan, so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en- injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en- injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
gine coolant temperature decreases the fan gine coolant temperature decreases the fangine coolant temperature decreases the fan gine coolant temperature decreases the fan
gine coolant temperature decreases the fan
will automatically shut off. This is a normal will automatically shut off. This is a normalwill automatically shut off. This is a normal will automatically shut off. This is a normal
will automatically shut off. This is a normal
condition. condition.condition. condition.
condition.
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling FanChecking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling Fan
Checking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.
G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan Checking Condenser Cooling FanChecking Condenser Cooling Fan Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
Checking Condenser Cooling FanThe condenser coolant fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioning is
in operation.
G210B02A-AAT
Checking the Battery Checking the BatteryChecking the Battery Checking the Battery
Checking the BatteryKeep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro-
sion around the battery posts or terminals should
be removed using a solution of household bak-
ing soda and warm water. After the battery
terminals are dry, cover them with a light coat-
ing of grease.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds,sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds,
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of Californiachemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of California
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. to cause cancer and reproductive harm.to cause cancer and reproductive harm. to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. Wash hands after handling.Wash hands after handling. Wash hands after handling.
Wash hands after handling.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large
quantity of water or milk followed by milk of
magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable
oil. Get medical assistance as soon as
possible.
While batteries are being charged (either by a
battery charger or by the vehicle's generator),
they produce explosive gases. Always observe
these warnings to prevent injuries from occur-
ring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated
area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in
the area.
o Keep children away from the area.

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONSVEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
9-1 Liter
55
Item
Battery
Alternator
9. 9.9. 9.
9.
VEHICLE SPECIFICA VEHICLE SPECIFICAVEHICLE SPECIFICA VEHICLE SPECIFICA
VEHICLE SPECIFICA
TIONS TIONSTIONS TIONS
TIONS
Rack and pinion
0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm)
5.4 in. (138 mm)
Vane type
in. (mm)
9 99 9
9
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height (unladen)
Wheel base
Wheel tread
J010A01E-AAT
MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENTMEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT
MEASUREMENT
177.5(4510 )
67.7 (1720)
56.1 (1425)
102.8 (2610)
58.5 (1485)
58.1(1475 ) Front
Rear
J020A01S-AAT
POWER STEERING POWER STEERINGPOWER STEERING POWER STEERING
POWER STEERING
Type
Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump type
J060A01S-AAT
FUEL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEMFUEL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel tank
capacityUS.gal
14.5Imp.gal
12
J040A02E-AAT
ELECTRICAL ELECTRICALELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
MF60AH (12V)
90A (13.5V)
J050A01S-AAT
BRAKE BRAKEBRAKE BRAKE
BRAKE
Type
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Parking brakeDual hydraulic with brake booster
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc (With ABS)
Drum (Without ABS)
Cable Tire
Standard
Spare
Size
P195/60 R15
T125/70(R)D15
J030A02E-AAT
TIRE TIRETIRE TIRE
TIRE
Tire pressure
30(210)
60(420)
psi (kpa)

INDEX INDEXINDEX INDEX
INDEX
10-1 Catalytic Converter .................................................................... 7-1 ~ 7-2
CD Auto Changer .............................................................................1-51
CD Auto Changer (H260, H290) ...................... 1-78 ~ 1-79, 1-87 ~ 1-88
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-4
Child Restraint System .......................................................... 1-16 ~ 1-19
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................1-40
Clock .................................................................................................1-40
Clutch
Checking fluid ................................................................................6-12
Pedal free play ..............................................................................6-14
Combination Light
Headlight flasher ...........................................................................1-37
Headlight switch ............................................................................1-37
High-beam switch ..........................................................................1-37
Lane change signal .......................................................................1-37
Turn signal operation ....................................................................1-36
Compact Disc Player Operation (H260, H290)..1-76 ~ 1-77, 1-85 ~ 1-86
Consumer Information ......................................................................... 8-4
Cooling Fans .....................................................................................6-17
Corrosion Protection
Cleaning the interior ........................................................................ 4-3
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ......................................... 4-1
Washing and waxing ....................................................................... 4-2
Cruise Control ........................................................................ 1-52 ~ 1-54
D DD D
D
Defrosting/Defogging .........................................................................1-57
Door
Central door lock ............................................................................. 1-4
Door locks ....................................................................................... 1-2
Front door edge warning light .......................................................1-48
Locking and unlocking front doors with a key ................................ 1-3
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-41
Drive Belts ............................................................................... 6-13, 6-15
ZK000A1-G
10. INDEX 10. INDEX10. INDEX 10. INDEX
10. INDEX
A AA A
A
Air Bag ................................................................................... 1-21 ~ 1-26
Air Cleaner Filter ................................................................................. 6-9
Air Conditioning
Care ..............................................................................................6-13
Operation.......................................................................................6-13
Switch ............................................................................................1-58
Air Filter ................................................................................. 1-64 ~ 1-65
Antenna.............................................................................................1-92
Ashtray ..............................................................................................1-41
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ................... 1-60 ~ 1-65
B BB B
B
Battery ...................................................................................... 2-11, 6-16
Brake
Anti-lock system .............................................................................. 2-8
Checking the brakes .....................................................................6-11
Fluid...............................................................................................6-11
Pedal clearance ............................................................................6-14
Pedal free play ..............................................................................6-14
Practices ................................................................................ 2-7 ~ 2-8
Breaking-In your new Hyundai ....................................................1-1~1-2
Bulbs Wattage ...................................................................................6-20
C CC C
CCare of Cassette Tapes ........................................................ 1-90 ~ 1-91
Care of Disc ......................................................................................1-90
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H240, H290).1-71 ~ 1-72, 1-83 ~ 1-8410 1010 10
10