2003 Hyundai Elantra steering

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-17
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
G250A01A-AAT
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.
G260A03A-AAT
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.

CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSCONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
8-3
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WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES WHEN TO REPLACE TIRESWHEN TO REPLACE TIRES WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
HGK248
0.06 in. (1.6 mm)
Wear indicator
The original tires on your car have tread wear
indicators. The tread wear indicators appear
when the tread depth is 0.06 in. (1.6 mm). The
tire should be replaced when these appear as a
solid bar across two or more grooves of the
tread. Always replace your tires with those of
the recommended size. If you change wheels,
the new wheel's rim width and offset must meet
Hyundai specification.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous! Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous!Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous! Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous!
Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous!
Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking Worn-out tires can cause loss of brakingWorn-out tires can cause loss of braking Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking
Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking
effectiveness, steering control and trac- effectiveness, steering control and trac-effectiveness, steering control and trac- effectiveness, steering control and trac-
effectiveness, steering control and trac-
tion. When replacing tires, never mix ra- tion. When replacing tires, never mix ra-tion. When replacing tires, never mix ra- tion. When replacing tires, never mix ra-
tion. When replacing tires, never mix ra-
dial and bias ply tires on the same car. If dial and bias ply tires on the same car. Ifdial and bias ply tires on the same car. If dial and bias ply tires on the same car. If
dial and bias ply tires on the same car. If
you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires, you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires,you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires, you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires,
you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires,
they must be installed in sets of four. they must be installed in sets of four.they must be installed in sets of four. they must be installed in sets of four.
they must be installed in sets of four.
I100A02E-AAT
SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS SPARE TIRE AND TOOLSSPARE TIRE AND TOOLS SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your Hyundai is delivered with the following:
Spare tire and wheel
Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar
Jack
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SHOP MANUAL SHOP MANUALSHOP MANUAL SHOP MANUAL
SHOP MANUALA Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your
authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro-
fessional technicians, but is simple enough for
most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
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WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAIWARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI
WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI
VEHICLE VEHICLEVEHICLE VEHICLE
VEHICLE
o New vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limit-
ed Warranty.
o New vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Lim-
ited Powertrain Warranty (first owner only).
o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o California Emission Control System War-
ranty (if applicable)
o Emission Performance Warranty Federal
vehicle
o Replacement Parts and Accessories Limit-
ed Warranty
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Detailed warranty information is provided in Detailed warranty information is provided inDetailed warranty information is provided in Detailed warranty information is provided in
Detailed warranty information is provided in
your Hyundai Owner's Handbook. your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.your Hyundai Owner's Handbook. your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.
your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.D040B01E
o oo o
o
Using tires and wheels of other than the Using tires and wheels of other than theUsing tires and wheels of other than the Using tires and wheels of other than the
Using tires and wheels of other than the
recommended sizes could cause unusu- recommended sizes could cause unusu-recommended sizes could cause unusu- recommended sizes could cause unusu-
recommended sizes could cause unusu-
al handling characteristics that could al handling characteristics that couldal handling characteristics that could al handling characteristics that could
al handling characteristics that could
cause death, serious injury, or property cause death, serious injury, or propertycause death, serious injury, or property cause death, serious injury, or property
cause death, serious injury, or property
damage. damage.damage. damage.
damage.
o oo o
o
Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's di- Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's di-Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's di- Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's di-
Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's di-
mensional specifications may fit poorly mensional specifications may fit poorlymensional specifications may fit poorly mensional specifications may fit poorly
mensional specifications may fit poorly
and result in damage to the vehicle, in- and result in damage to the vehicle, in-and result in damage to the vehicle, in- and result in damage to the vehicle, in-
and result in damage to the vehicle, in-
cluding broken wheel studs. cluding broken wheel studs.cluding broken wheel studs. cluding broken wheel studs.
cluding broken wheel studs.

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
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MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENTMEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT
MEASUREMENT
177.5(4510 )
67.7 (1720)
56.1 (1425)
102.8 (2610)
58.5 (1485)
58.1(1475 ) Front
Rear
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POWER STEERING POWER STEERINGPOWER STEERING POWER STEERING
POWER STEERING
Type
Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump type
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FUEL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEMFUEL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel tank
capacityUS.gal
14.5Imp.gal
12
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ELECTRICAL ELECTRICALELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
MF60AH (12V)
90A (13.5V)
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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
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TIRE TIRETIRE TIRE
TIRE
Tire pressure
30(210)
60(420)
psi (kpa)

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)
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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
10-3 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