2003 Hyundai Elantra engine coolant

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WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engineThe cooling fan is controlled by the engine The cooling fan is controlled by the engine
The cooling fan is controlled by the engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimescoolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes
coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-
operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when workingning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when working
ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so thatnear the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de-As the engine coolant temperature de- As the engine coolant temperature de-
As the engine coolant temperature de-
creases, the fan will automatically shut off. creases, the fan will automatically shut off.creases, the fan will automatically shut off. creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
creases, the fan will automatically shut off.
This is a normal condition. This is a normal condition.This is a normal condition. This is a normal condition.
This is a normal condition.
G120A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKESCHECKING THE BRAKES CHECKING THE BRAKES
CHECKING THE BRAKES
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Because brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safeBecause brakes are essential to the safe Because brakes are essential to the safe
Because brakes are essential to the safe
operation of the car, it is suggested that operation of the car, it is suggested thatoperation of the car, it is suggested that operation of the car, it is suggested that
operation of the car, it is suggested that
they be checked and inspected by your they be checked and inspected by yourthey be checked and inspected by your they be checked and inspected by your
they be checked and inspected by your
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should beHyundai dealer. The brakes should be Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
Hyundai dealer. The brakes should be
checked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at thosechecked and inspected for wear at those checked and inspected for wear at those
checked and inspected for wear at those
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-intervals specified in the vehicle mainte- intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
intervals specified in the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5.nance schedule in Section 5. nance schedule in Section 5.
nance schedule in Section 5.
G120B01A-AAT
Checking the Brake Fluid Level Checking the Brake Fluid LevelChecking the Brake Fluid Level Checking the Brake Fluid Level
Checking the Brake Fluid Level
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. ItUse caution when handling brake fluid. It Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
Use caution when handling brake fluid. It
can damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into yourcan damage your vision if it gets into your can damage your vision if it gets into your
can damage your vision if it gets into your
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's painteyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint
eyes. It will also damage your vehicle's paint
if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.if spilled on it and not removed immediately. if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
if spilled on it and not removed immediately.
G110D01E-AAT
To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level To Check the Transaxle Fluid LevelTo Check the Transaxle Fluid Level To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level
To Check the Transaxle Fluid Level
Park the car on level ground with the parking
brake engaged. When the transaxle fluid level
is checked, the transaxle fluid should be at
normal operating temperature and the engine
idling.While the engine is idling, apply the brakes and
move the gear selector lever from "P" to each
of its other positions -- "R", "N", "D","3", "2", "L"
-- and then return to "N" or "P" with the engine
still idling:
1. Open the hood, being careful to keep hands,
hair and clothing clear of any moving parts.
2. Remove the transaxle dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert the dipstick as far as it will go, then
remove it again. Now check the fluid level on
the dipstick. It should be in the "HOT" range
on the dipstick.
3. If the transaxle fluid level is low, use a funnel
Fluid level should be within this range
to add transaxle fluid through the dipstick
tube until the level reaches the "HOT" range.
Do not overfill.
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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.

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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).
G290A01E
G290B01S
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.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
7-1
7. 7.7. 7.
7.
EMISSION EMISSIONEMISSION EMISSION
EMISSION
CONTR CONTRCONTR CONTR
CONTR
OL OLOL OL
OL
SYSTEMS SYSTEMSSYSTEMS SYSTEMS
SYSTEMSH010B01A-AAT1. 1.1. 1.
1.
Crankcase Emission Control Crankcase Emission ControlCrankcase Emission Control Crankcase Emission Control
Crankcase Emission Control
System SystemSystem System
System
The Positive Crankcase Ventilation System is
employed to prevent air pollution caused by
blow-by gases being emitted from the crank-
case. This system supplies fresh filtered air to
the crankcase through the air intake hose.
Inside the crankcase, the fresh air mixes with
blow-by gases, which then pass through the
PCV valve and into the induction system.
H010C01S-AAT2. Evaporative Emission Control (In- 2. Evaporative Emission Control (In-2. Evaporative Emission Control (In- 2. Evaporative Emission Control (In-
2. Evaporative Emission Control (In-
cluding ORVR: Onboard Refueling cluding ORVR: Onboard Refuelingcluding ORVR: Onboard Refueling cluding ORVR: Onboard Refueling
cluding ORVR: Onboard Refueling
Vapor Recovery) System Vapor Recovery) SystemVapor Recovery) System Vapor Recovery) System
Vapor Recovery) System
The Evaporative Emission Control System is
designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into the atmosphere.
(The ORVR system is designed to allow the (The ORVR system is designed to allow the(The ORVR system is designed to allow the (The ORVR system is designed to allow the
(The ORVR system is designed to allow the
vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded into vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded intovapors from the fuel tank to be loaded into vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded into
vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded into
a canister while refueling at the gas station, a canister while refueling at the gas station,a canister while refueling at the gas station, a canister while refueling at the gas station,
a canister while refueling at the gas station,
preventing the escape of fuel vapors into preventing the escape of fuel vapors intopreventing the escape of fuel vapors into preventing the escape of fuel vapors into
preventing the escape of fuel vapors into
the atmosphere.) the atmosphere.)the atmosphere.) the atmosphere.)
the atmosphere.)
Canister CanisterCanister Canister
CanisterFuel vapors generated inside the fuel tank are
absorbed and stored in the onboard canister.
When the engine is running, the fuel vapors
absorbed in the canister are drawn into the
induction system through the purge control so-
lenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)The purge control solenoid valve is controlled
by the Engine Control Module (ECM); when the
engine coolant temperature is low during idling,
the PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel is not
taken into the engine. After the engine warms-
up during ordinary driving, the PCSV opens to
introduce evaporated fuel to the engine.
H010D01A-AAT
3. 3.3. 3.
3.
Exhaust Emission Control System Exhaust Emission Control SystemExhaust Emission Control System Exhaust Emission Control System
Exhaust Emission Control SystemThe Exhaust Emission Control System is a
highly effective system which controls exhaust
emissions while maintaining good vehicle
performace.
H010A01A-AAT
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMYour Hyundai is equipped with an emission
control system to meet all requirements of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or Cali-
fornia Air Resources Board.
There are three emission control systems which
are as follows.
1) Crankcase Emission Control System
2) Evaporative Emission Control System
3) Exhaust Emission Control System
In order to ensure the proper function of the
emission control systems, it is recommended
that you have your car inspected and main-
tained by an authorized Hyundai dealer in ac-
cordance with the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
H020A01S-AAT
CATALYTIC CONVERTER CATALYTIC CONVERTERCATALYTIC CONVERTER CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Catalytic Converter
(California)
SSA7020A
Catalytic Converter
(Federal, California)
7 77 7
7

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONSVEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
9-3 Oil & Grease Standard
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III
PSF-3
DOT 3, DOT 4 or equivalent
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiatorHot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (ABOVE 32°F or 0°C)
Normal Climate :SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50 (ABOVE -10°F or -23°C)
Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (BELOW 1 0 0 °F or 3 8 °C)
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, (ABOVE -10°F or -23°C)
SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (BELOW 95°F or 38°C)
J080A05E-AAT
LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHARTLUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART
LUBRICATION CHART
Item
Engine Oil
Transaxle
Power Steering
Brake Fluid
Coolant
API SG
OR SG/CD
API SH
OR
ILSAC GF-I
AND ABOVE2.0 L
2.0 L
SULEV
Manual
Auto
Q'ty
Drain and refill
Without oil filter 3.75 US.QTS (3.12 lmp.qts, 3.55 liter)
With oil filter 4.07 US.QTS (3.39 lmp.qts, 3.85 liter)
2.3 US. QTS. (1.86 Imp. qts., 2.15 liter)
8.2 US. QTS. (6.8 Imp.qts., 7.8 liter)
0.95 US. QTS. (0.79 Imp.qts., 0.9 liter)
As required
6.4 US.QTS (5.31 Imp.qts., 6.0 liter)

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