2003 Hyundai Elantra check oil

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6-18Recommended Fluid Recommended FluidRecommended Fluid Recommended Fluid
Recommended Fluid
Use PSF-3 type fluid
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Do not start the engine when the power Do not start the engine when the powerDo not start the engine when the power Do not start the engine when the power
Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty. steering oil reservoir is empty.steering oil reservoir is empty. steering oil reservoir is empty.
steering oil reservoir is empty.
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POWER STEERING HOSES POWER STEERING HOSESPOWER STEERING HOSES POWER STEERING HOSES
POWER STEERING HOSESIt is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage at regular
intervals. The power steering hoses should be
replaced if there is severe surface cracking,
scuffing or worn spots. Deterioration of the
hose could cause premature failure.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUTFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR HYUNDAI YOUR HYUNDAIYOUR HYUNDAI YOUR HYUNDAI
YOUR HYUNDAI
If you desire additional information about main-
taining and servicing your Hyundai, you may
purchase a factory Shop Manual at your Hyundai
dealer's parts department. This is the same
manual used by dealership technicians and
while it is highly technical it can be useful in
obtaining a better understanding of your car
and how it works.
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REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBSREPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBS
REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBSBefore attempting to replace a headlight bulb,
be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF"
position.
The next paragraph shows how to reach the
headlight bulbs so they may be changed. Be
sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of
the same number and wattage rating.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Keep the lamps out of contact with petro- Keep the lamps out of contact with petro-Keep the lamps out of contact with petro- Keep the lamps out of contact with petro-
Keep the lamps out of contact with petro-
leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc. leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc. leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
leum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
G270A02S-AATHEADLIGHT BULB HEADLIGHT BULBHEADLIGHT BULB HEADLIGHT BULB
HEADLIGHT BULB
Replacement instructions: Replacement instructions:Replacement instructions: Replacement instructions:
Replacement instructions:
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base,
avoid touching the glass.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb
base in the back of the headlight.
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4. Push the bulb spring for removing the head-
light bulb.
5. Remove the protective cap from the re-
placement bulb and install the new bulb by
matching the plastic base with the headlight
hole. Retighten the bulb spring and recon-
nect the power cord.
6. Use the protective cap and carton to dis-
pose of the old bulb.
7. Check for proper headlight aim.
WARNING WARNINGWARNING WARNING
WARNINGThe halogen bulb contains gas under pres- The halogen bulb contains gas under pres-The halogen bulb contains gas under pres- The halogen bulb contains gas under pres-
The halogen bulb contains gas under pres-
sure and if impacted could shatter, and re- sure and if impacted could shatter, and re-sure and if impacted could shatter, and re- sure and if impacted could shatter, and re-
sure and if impacted could shatter, and re-
sulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye sulting in flying fragments. Always wear eyesulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye sulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye
sulting in flying fragments. Always wear eye
protection when servicing the bulb. Protect protection when servicing the bulb. Protectprotection when servicing the bulb. Protect protection when servicing the bulb. Protect
protection when servicing the bulb. Protect
the bulb against abrasions or scratches and the bulb against abrasions or scratches andthe bulb against abrasions or scratches and the bulb against abrasions or scratches and
the bulb against abrasions or scratches and
against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulbagainst liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb
against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb
on only when installing in a headlight. Re- on only when installing in a headlight. Re-on only when installing in a headlight. Re- on only when installing in a headlight. Re-
on only when installing in a headlight. Re-
place the headlight if damaged or cracked. place the headlight if damaged or cracked.place the headlight if damaged or cracked. place the headlight if damaged or cracked.
place the headlight if damaged or cracked.
Keep the bulb out of the reach of children Keep the bulb out of the reach of childrenKeep the bulb out of the reach of children Keep the bulb out of the reach of children
Keep the bulb out of the reach of children
and dispose of the used bulb with care. and dispose of the used bulb with care.and dispose of the used bulb with care. and dispose of the used bulb with care.
and dispose of the used bulb with care.

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6-19
If the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the
headlight aiming should be checked using an
aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn
on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is
parallel to center line of the body and is
aligned with point "P" shown in the illustra-
tion.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the cen-
ter of headlights.
SPECIFICATION: SPECIFICATION:SPECIFICATION: SPECIFICATION:
SPECIFICATION:
"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from
ground.
Low beam : 26.2 in. (639 mm)
High beam : 25.8 in. (629 mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center.
Low beam : 45.9 in. (1,120 mm)
High beam : 34.4 in. (840 mm)
"L" 
Distance between the headlights and the
wall that the lights are tested against.118 in.
(3,000 mm).
G290B02E-AATAdjustment After Headlight Assembly Adjustment After Headlight AssemblyAdjustment After Headlight Assembly Adjustment After Headlight Assembly
Adjustment After Headlight Assembly
Replacement ReplacementReplacement Replacement
Replacement
G290A03E-AATHEADLI HEADLIHEADLI HEADLI
HEADLI
GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTBefore performing aiming adjustment, make sure
of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times. Place the vehicle at a distance of
118 in. (3,000 mm) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver
or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
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Vertical
line
Cut-off line
Ground line Horizontal line
LW
H
H
"P"
0.8in.
Vertical aiming
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) and the hori-
zontal line (through the center of each head-
light beam pattern) on the aiming screen.
And then, draw the horizontal parallel line at
0.8 in. (21 mm) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to
the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver
- VERTICAL AIMING
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by anHorizontal aiming should be adjusted by an Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
Horizontal aiming should be adjusted by an
authorized Hyundai Dealer. authorized Hyundai Dealer.authorized Hyundai Dealer. authorized Hyundai Dealer.
authorized Hyundai Dealer.

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONSVEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
9-22.0 L
PFR5N-11 (PLATINUM)
RC10PYP4 (PLATINUM)
BTDC 8° ± 5°
SH, SG or SG/CD (API) and ABOVE
multigrade and fuel-efficient oil2.0 L SULEV
IFR5G-11 (IRIDIUM)
-
BTDC 9° ± 5°
SH(API) or GF-I (ILSAC) and ABOVE
multigrade and fuel-efficient oil SPECIFICATIONS
2.0L 4 Cylinder in-line DOHC
700 ± 100 (A/CON OFF)
750 ± 100 (A/CON ON)
0.039 ~ 0.043 in. (1.0 ~ 1.1 mm)
0.0067 ~ 0.0091 in. (0.17 ~ 0.23 mm)
0.0098 ~ 0.0122 in. (0.25 ~ 0.31 mm)
0.0047 ~ 0.011 in. (0.12 ~ 0.28 mm)
0.0079 ~ 0.015 in. (0.20 ~ 0.38 mm)
1 - 3 - 4 - 2 ITEMS
Engine Type
Idle Speed (RPM)
Spark Plug
Spark Plug Gap
Valve Clearance
(Cold engine : 20±5°C)
Ignition Timing (Base)
Firing Order
Oil Grade
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ENGINE ENGINEENGINE ENGINE
ENGINE
NGK
CHAMPION
For adjusting
For checkingIntake
Exhaust
Intake
Exhaust

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
10-4Snow 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).