2003 Hyundai Elantra light

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAIFEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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CARE OF DISC CARE OF DISCCARE OF DISC CARE OF DISC
CARE OF DISC
Proper Handling Proper HandlingProper Handling Proper Handling
Proper Handling
YL11240B
Handle your disc as shown. Do not drop the
disc. Hold the disc so you will not leave finger-
prints on the surface. If the surface is scratched,
it may cause the pickup to skip signal tracks. Do
not affix tape, paper, or gummed labels on the
disc. Do not write on the disc.
Damaged Disc Damaged DiscDamaged Disc Damaged Disc
Damaged DiscDo not attempt to play damaged, warped or
cracked discs. These could severely damage
the playback mechanism.
Storage StorageStorage Storage
StorageWhen not in use, place your discs in their
individual cases and store them in a cool place
away from the sun, heat, and dust.Do not grip or pull out the disc with your hand
while the disc is being pulled into the unit by the
Keep Your Discs Clean Keep Your Discs CleanKeep Your Discs Clean Keep Your Discs Clean
Keep Your Discs Clean
YL11250B
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Care of Cassette Tapes Care of Cassette TapesCare of Cassette Tapes Care of Cassette Tapes
Care of Cassette Tapes
SSAR040B
Proper care of your cassette tapes will extend
the tape life and increase your listening enjoy-
ment. Always protect your tapes and cassette
cases from direct sunlight, severe cold and
dusty conditions. When not in use, cassettes
should always be stored in the original protec-
tive cassette case. When the vehicle is very hot
or cold, allow the interior temperature to be-
come more comfortable before listening to your
cassettes.
o Never leave a cassette inserted in the player
when not being played. This could damage
the tape player unit and the cassette tape.
o We strongly recommend against the use of
tapes longer than C-60 (60 minutes total).
Tapes such as C-120 or C-180 are very thin
and do not perform as well in the automotive
environment. Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of a
disc could cause the pickup to skip signal
tracks. Wipe the surface clean with a clean soft
cloth. If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a
clean soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral
detergent to wipe it clean. See drawing.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEBefore you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not
needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key
in the "START" position for more than 15
seconds.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o oo o
o
For safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if theFor safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manualclutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" orTransaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or
"N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle)."N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
"N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
o oo o
o
The ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned fromThe ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned from
The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un- "ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un- "ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal isposition or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal is
position or the negative battery terminal is
disconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To removedisconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To remove
disconnected from the battery. To remove
the key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift leverthe key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift lever
the key, always confirm that the shift lever
is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (Foris securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For
is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For
Automatic Transaxle) Automatic Transaxle)Automatic Transaxle) Automatic Transaxle)
Automatic Transaxle)
o oo o
o
For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting,For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting,
For additional information about starting,
see page 2-3. see page 2-3.see page 2-3. see page 2-3.
see page 2-3.
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KEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONSKEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONS
KEY POSITIONS
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or theThe engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinderkey removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinder
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steeringwhile the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key.wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key.
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COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine To Start the EngineTo Start the Engine To Start the Engine
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
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LOCK LOCKLOCK LOCK
LOCKACC ACCACC ACC
ACC
ON ONON ON
ON
START STARTSTART START
START
o oo o
o
"START" "START""START" "START"
"START"The engine is started in this position. It will crank
until you release the key.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Do not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" positionDo not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds.for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds.
for more than 15 seconds.
o oo o
o
"ON" "ON""ON" "ON"
"ON"When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition
is on and all accessories may be turned on. If the
engine is not running, the key should not be left
in the "ON" position. This will discharge the
battery and may also damage the ignition sys-
tem.
o oo o
o
"ACC" "ACC""ACC" "ACC"
"ACC"With the key in the "ACC" position, some electri-
cal accessories (radio, etc.) may be operated.

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o
"LOCK" "LOCK""LOCK" "LOCK"
"LOCK"The key can be removed or inserted in this
position. To protect against theft, the steering
wheel locks by removing the key.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key, To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key, To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
and then turn the steering wheel and key and then turn the steering wheel and keyand then turn the steering wheel and key and then turn the steering wheel and key
and then turn the steering wheel and key
simultaneously. simultaneously.simultaneously. simultaneously.
simultaneously.
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To Remove the Ignition Key To Remove the Ignition KeyTo Remove the Ignition Key To Remove the Ignition Key
To Remove the Ignition Key
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition key
counterclockwise from the "ACC" position to
the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.
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STARTING
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly Never run the engine in a closed or poorlyNever run the engine in a closed or poorly Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to ventilated area any longer than is needed toventilated area any longer than is needed to ventilated area any longer than is needed to
ventilated area any longer than is needed to
move your car in or out of the area. The move your car in or out of the area. Themove your car in or out of the area. The move your car in or out of the area. The
move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorlesscarbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
and can cause serious injury or death. and can cause serious injury or death.and can cause serious injury or death. and can cause serious injury or death.
and can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed Be sure that the clutch is fully depressedBe sure that the clutch is fully depressed Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle. when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.when starting a manual transaxle vehicle. when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.
Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle will Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle willYour manual transaxle equipped vehicle will Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle will
Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle will
not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de- not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de-not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de- not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
not start unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed. On a manual transaxle equipped pressed. On a manual transaxle equippedpressed. On a manual transaxle equipped pressed. On a manual transaxle equipped
pressed. On a manual transaxle equipped
vehicle that can be started without depress- vehicle that can be started without depress-vehicle that can be started without depress- vehicle that can be started without depress-
vehicle that can be started without depress-
ing the clutch, there is the potential to cause ing the clutch, there is the potential to causeing the clutch, there is the potential to cause ing the clutch, there is the potential to cause
ing the clutch, there is the potential to cause
damage to the vehicle or injury to someone damage to the vehicle or injury to someonedamage to the vehicle or injury to someone damage to the vehicle or injury to someone
damage to the vehicle or injury to someone
inside or outside the vehicle as a result of the inside or outside the vehicle as a result of theinside or outside the vehicle as a result of the inside or outside the vehicle as a result of the
inside or outside the vehicle as a result of the
forward or backward movement of the ve- forward or backward movement of the ve-forward or backward movement of the ve- forward or backward movement of the ve-
forward or backward movement of the ve-
hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de- hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de-hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de- hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de-
hicle that will occur if the clutch is not de-
pressed when the vehicle is started. pressed when the vehicle is started.pressed when the vehicle is started. pressed when the vehicle is started.
pressed when the vehicle is started.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "Start" position
and release it when the engine starts.
After the engine has started, allow the engine
to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the
vehicle in gear.
The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 sec-
onds between starting attempts to protect the
starter from overheating.
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Normal Conditions: Normal Conditions:Normal Conditions: Normal Conditions:
Normal Conditions:The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and place the
gearshift lever (manual transaxle) in neutral
or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) in
"P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON"
position, make certain all warning lights and
gauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
LOCK LOCKLOCK LOCK
LOCKACC ACCACC ACC
ACC
ON ONON ON
ON
START STARTSTART START
START

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speeds and one reverse speed.
It has a conventional shift pattern as shown in the
illustration. At night, with the multi-function switch
turned on to the parking light or headlight posi-
tion, the appropriate symbol on the shift pattern
indicator will be illuminated according to the
range selected.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the Never shift into "R" or "P" position while theNever shift into "R" or "P" position while the Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
vehicle is moving. vehicle is moving.vehicle is moving. vehicle is moving.
vehicle is moving.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Depress the brake pedal and push the Depress the brake pedal and push theDepress the brake pedal and push the Depress the brake pedal and push the
Depress the brake pedal and push the
button when shifting. button when shifting.button when shifting. button when shifting.
button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting.Push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
The selector lever can be shifted freely. The selector lever can be shifted freely.The selector lever can be shifted freely. The selector lever can be shifted freely.
The selector lever can be shifted freely.
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The function of each position is as The function of each position is asThe function of each position is as The function of each position is as
The function of each position is as
follows: follows:follows: follows:
follows:
o P (Park): o P (Park):o P (Park): o P (Park):
o P (Park):
Use to hold the vehicle in place when parked or
while starting the engine; shift the selector lever
to the "P" (Park) position. Whenever parking the
car, apply the parking brake and shift the selector
lever to the "P" (Park) position.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Never place the selector lever in the "P" Never place the selector lever in the "P"Never place the selector lever in the "P" Never place the selector lever in the "P"
Never place the selector lever in the "P"
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully (Park) position unless the vehicle is fully(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully (Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will stopped. Failure to observe this caution willstopped. Failure to observe this caution will stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
stopped. Failure to observe this caution will
cause severe damage to the transaxle. cause severe damage to the transaxle.cause severe damage to the transaxle. cause severe damage to the transaxle.
cause severe damage to the transaxle.
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o R (Reverse): o R (Reverse):o R (Reverse): o R (Reverse):
o R (Reverse):Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to a
complete stop before shifting the selector lever to
"R" position.The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if theThe first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
battery has been disconnected, may be some- battery has been disconnected, may be some-battery has been disconnected, may be some- battery has been disconnected, may be some-
battery has been disconnected, may be some-
what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and what abrupt. This is a normal condition, andwhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and
what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and
the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts the shifting sequence will adjust after shiftsthe shifting sequence will adjust after shifts the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts
the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts
are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxleare cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle
are cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle
Control Module.) Control Module.)Control Module.) Control Module.)
Control Module.) o Be sure the car is completely stopped before
you attempt to shift into reverse. The transaxle
can be damaged if you do not. To shift into
reverse, depress the clutch, move the shift
lever to neutral, wait three seconds, then shift
to the reverse position.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehicle
speed can cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle to go out of control.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased ifThe risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds. way speeds.way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds.
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o
Loss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or moreLoss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or more
Loss of control often occurs if two or more
wheels drop off the roadway and the driv- wheels drop off the roadway and the driv-wheels drop off the roadway and the driv- wheels drop off the roadway and the driv-
wheels drop off the roadway and the driv-
er oversteers to reenter the roadway. er oversteers to reenter the roadway.er oversteers to reenter the roadway. er oversteers to reenter the roadway.
er oversteers to reenter the roadway.
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o
In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slowway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the traveldown before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes. lanes.lanes. lanes.
lanes.
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In a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person isIn a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-
significantly more likely to die than a per-
son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.
son wearing a seatbelt.
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Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.
Never exceed posted speed limits.

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2- 7 o Driving through water may get the brakes
wet. They can also get wet when the car is
washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous! Your
car will not stop as quickly if the brakes are
wet. Wet brakes may cause the car to pull to
one side. To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns to nor-
mal, taking care to keep the car under control
at all times. If the braking action does not
return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
do so and call your Hyundai dealer for assis-
tance.
o Don't coast down hills with the car out of gear.
This is extremely hazardous. Keep the car in
gear at all times, use the brakes to slow down,
then shift to a lower gear so that engine
braking will help you maintain a safe speed.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your foot
on the brake pedal while driving can be dan-
gerous because it can result in the brakes
overheating and losing their effectiveness. It
also increases the wear of the brake compo-
nents.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply
the brakes gently and keep the car pointed
straight ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it to be safe
to do so, pull off the road and stop in a safe
place.
o If your car is equipped with an automatic
transaxle, don't let your car creep forward. To
avoid creeping forward, keep your foot on the
brake pedal when the car is stopped.
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GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES GOOD BRAKING PRACTICESGOOD BRAKING PRACTICES GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf Nothing should be carried on top of the shelfNothing should be carried on top of the shelf Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf
Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf
panel behind the rear seat. If there were an panel behind the rear seat. If there were anpanel behind the rear seat. If there were an panel behind the rear seat. If there were an
panel behind the rear seat. If there were an
accident or a sudden stop, such objects could accident or a sudden stop, such objects couldaccident or a sudden stop, such objects could accident or a sudden stop, such objects could
accident or a sudden stop, such objects could
move forward and cause damage to the ve- move forward and cause damage to the ve-move forward and cause damage to the ve- move forward and cause damage to the ve-
move forward and cause damage to the ve-
hicle or injure the occupants. hicle or injure the occupants.hicle or injure the occupants. hicle or injure the occupants.
hicle or injure the occupants.
o After being parked, check to be sure the
parking brake is not engaged and that the
parking brake indicator light is out before
driving away. gentle slope, it is recommended that the over-
drive switch be turned off. Turn the overdrive
switch back on immediately afterward.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased ifThe risk of rollover is greatly increased if The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-you lose control of your vehicle at high- you lose control of your vehicle at high-
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds. way speeds.way speeds. way speeds.
way speeds.
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o
Loss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or moreLoss of control often occurs if two or more Loss of control often occurs if two or more
Loss of control often occurs if two or more
wheels drop off the roadway and the driver wheels drop off the roadway and the driverwheels drop off the roadway and the driver wheels drop off the roadway and the driver
wheels drop off the roadway and the driver
oversteers to reenter the roadway. oversteers to reenter the roadway.oversteers to reenter the roadway. oversteers to reenter the roadway.
oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o oo o
o
In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-In the event your vehicle leaves the road- In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slowway, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the traveldown before pulling back into the travel down before pulling back into the travel
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes. lanes.lanes. lanes.
lanes.
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o
In a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person isIn a collision crash, an unbelted person is In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
In a collision crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-significantly more likely to die than a per- significantly more likely to die than a per-
significantly more likely to die than a per-
son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.son wearing a seatbelt. son wearing a seatbelt.
son wearing a seatbelt.
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Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.Never exceed posted speed limits. Never exceed posted speed limits.
Never exceed posted speed limits.
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Good Driving Practices Good Driving PracticesGood Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practiceso Never move the gear selector lever from "P"
or "N" to any other position with the acceler-
ator pedal depressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into "P"
when the vehicle is in motion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped before
you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and coast down
a hill. This may be extremely hazardous.
Always leave the car in gear when moving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them
to overheat and malfunction. Instead, when
you are driving down a long hill, slow down
and shift to a lower gear. When you do this,
engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear.
Otherwise, the lower gear may not be en-
gaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do not depend
on placing the transaxle in "P" to keep the car
from moving.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in vehicle
speed can cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle to go out of control.
o Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel
economy and smooth driving. If engine brak-
ing is needed in the "D" range or if repeated
upshifting and downshifting between the 3rd
and 4th gear is needed when climbing a

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C120A02A-AATANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed
to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking
or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS control
module monitors the wheel speed and controls
the pressure applied to each brake. Thus, in
emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS will
increase vehicle control during braking.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may During ABS operation, a slight pulsation mayDuring ABS operation, a slight pulsation may During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may
During ABS operation, a slight pulsation may
be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes arebe felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are
be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are
applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the applied. Also, a noise may be heard in theapplied. Also, a noise may be heard in the applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the
applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the
engine compartment while braking. These engine compartment while braking. Theseengine compartment while braking. These engine compartment while braking. These
engine compartment while braking. These
conditions are normal and indicate that the conditions are normal and indicate that theconditions are normal and indicate that the conditions are normal and indicate that the
conditions are normal and indicate that the
anti-lock brake system is functioning prop- anti-lock brake system is functioning prop-anti-lock brake system is functioning prop- anti-lock brake system is functioning prop-
anti-lock brake system is functioning prop-
erly. erly.erly. erly.
erly.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:ABS will not prevent accidents due to im- ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-ABS will not prevent accidents due to im- ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-
ABS will not prevent accidents due to im-
proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Evenproper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even
proper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even
though vehicle control is improved during though vehicle control is improved duringthough vehicle control is improved during though vehicle control is improved during
though vehicle control is improved during
emergency braking, always maintain a safe emergency braking, always maintain a safeemergency braking, always maintain a safe emergency braking, always maintain a safe
emergency braking, always maintain a safe
distance between you and objects ahead. distance between you and objects ahead.distance between you and objects ahead. distance between you and objects ahead.
distance between you and objects ahead.
Vehicle speeds should always be reduced Vehicle speeds should always be reducedVehicle speeds should always be reduced Vehicle speeds should always be reduced
Vehicle speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions. during extreme road conditions.during extreme road conditions. during extreme road conditions.
during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped withThe braking distance for cars equipped with The braking distance for cars equipped with
The braking distance for cars equipped with
an anti-lock braking system may be longer an anti-lock braking system may be longeran anti-lock braking system may be longer an anti-lock braking system may be longer
an anti-lock braking system may be longer
than for those without it in the following road than for those without it in the following roadthan for those without it in the following road than for those without it in the following road
than for those without it in the following road
conditions. conditions.conditions. conditions.
conditions.o oo o
o
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered Driving on rough, gravel or snow-coveredDriving on rough, gravel or snow-covered Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered
Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads. roads.roads. roads.
roads.
o oo o
o
Driving with tire chains installed. Driving with tire chains installed.Driving with tire chains installed. Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving with tire chains installed.
o oo o
o
Driving on roads where the road surface is Driving on roads where the road surface isDriving on roads where the road surface is Driving on roads where the road surface is
Driving on roads where the road surface is
pitted or has different surface height. pitted or has different surface height.pitted or has different surface height. pitted or has different surface height.
pitted or has different surface height.
During these conditions the vehicle should During these conditions the vehicle shouldDuring these conditions the vehicle should During these conditions the vehicle should
During these conditions the vehicle should
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea- be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea-be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea- be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea-
be driven at reduced speeds. The safety fea-
tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should nottures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not
tures of an ABS equipped vehicle should not
be tested by high speed driving or cornering. be tested by high speed driving or cornering.be tested by high speed driving or cornering. be tested by high speed driving or cornering.
be tested by high speed driving or cornering.
This could endanger the safety of yourself or This could endanger the safety of yourself orThis could endanger the safety of yourself or This could endanger the safety of yourself or
This could endanger the safety of yourself or
others. others.others. others.
others.
C300A02Y-GATTRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
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On slippery road surfaces, the traction control
system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spin-
ning excessively, thus helping the car to acceler-
ate. It also provides sufficient driving force and
steering performance as the car turns at acceler-
ated speeds. o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage
the parking brake and place the gear selector
lever in "P" (automatic transaxle) or in first or
reverse gear (manual transaxle). If your car is
facing downhill, turn the front wheels into the
curb to help keep the car from rolling. If your
car is facing uphill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the car from rolling.
If there is no curb or if it is required by other
conditions to keep the car from rolling, block
the wheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen when there is an accu-
mulation of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is
a risk that the parking brake may freeze,
apply it only temporarily while you put the
gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in first
or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block
the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with
the accelerator pedal. This can cause the
transmission to overheat. Always use the
brake pedal or parking brake.

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TCS ON/OFF Mode TCS ON/OFF ModeTCS ON/OFF Mode TCS ON/OFF Mode
TCS ON/OFF ModeIn the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the instru-
ment cluster will not be illuminated.
To switch the TCS OFF mode, press the TCS
switch . And the SLIP control will be deactivated
and the TCS indicator in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated.
SLIP Control SLIP ControlSLIP Control SLIP Control
SLIP ControlLimits the drive wheels from spinning exces-
sively during starting or while making accelerat-
ed turns on slippery roads to avoid losing the
driving force of the front wheels.
Driving hints Driving hintsDriving hints Driving hints
Driving hintsTCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure to
decelerate the car sufficiently before entering
curves.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP controlWhen the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control
When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP control
has been activated. It also means that the has been activated. It also means that thehas been activated. It also means that the has been activated. It also means that the
has been activated. It also means that the
road is slippery or your car is accelerating road is slippery or your car is acceleratingroad is slippery or your car is accelerating road is slippery or your car is accelerating
road is slippery or your car is accelerating
excessively. In this situation, release foot excessively. In this situation, release footexcessively. In this situation, release foot excessively. In this situation, release foot
excessively. In this situation, release foot
pressure from the accelerator pedal and main- pressure from the accelerator pedal and main-pressure from the accelerator pedal and main- pressure from the accelerator pedal and main-
pressure from the accelerator pedal and main-
tain moderate speed. tain moderate speed.tain moderate speed. tain moderate speed.
tain moderate speed.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Traction control is only a driving aid; all Traction control is only a driving aid; allTraction control is only a driving aid; all Traction control is only a driving aid; all
Traction control is only a driving aid; all
normal precautions for driving in inclement normal precautions for driving in inclementnormal precautions for driving in inclement normal precautions for driving in inclement
normal precautions for driving in inclement
weather and on slippery driving surfaces weather and on slippery driving surfacesweather and on slippery driving surfaces weather and on slippery driving surfaces
weather and on slippery driving surfaces
should be observed. should be observed.should be observed. should be observed.
should be observed.
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Indicator and Warning Indicator and WarningIndicator and Warning Indicator and Warning
Indicator and WarningThe indicator should illuminate when the ignition
key is turned to "ON" or "START", but should go
out after three seconds.
If the indicator does not illuminate, have it checked
by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Should there be any unusual conditions in the
device, TCS illuminates as a warning.
If TCS illuminates, pull your car to a safe place
and stop the engine.
Then, start the engine again to check if the TCS
indicator goes out.
If the indicator remains lit even after the engine
has been started, have your car checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:1) 1)1) 1)
1)
Turn off the engine. Then restart the en- Turn off the engine. Then restart the en-Turn off the engine. Then restart the en- Turn off the engine. Then restart the en-
Turn off the engine. Then restart the en-
gine, and the TCS mode will automatically gine, and the TCS mode will automaticallygine, and the TCS mode will automatically gine, and the TCS mode will automatically
gine, and the TCS mode will automatically
turn "ON". turn "ON".turn "ON". turn "ON".
turn "ON".
2) 2)2) 2)
2)
When the traction control is operating When the traction control is operatingWhen the traction control is operating When the traction control is operating
When the traction control is operating
properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in properly, you can feel a slight pulsation inproperly, you can feel a slight pulsation in properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in
properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in
the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake the vehicle. This is only the effect of brakethe vehicle. This is only the effect of brake the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake
the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake
control and indicates nothing unusual. control and indicates nothing unusual.control and indicates nothing unusual. control and indicates nothing unusual.
control and indicates nothing unusual.
3) 3)3) 3)
3)
When the engine starts, a click is heard When the engine starts, a click is heardWhen the engine starts, a click is heard When the engine starts, a click is heard
When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment; however, from the engine compartment; however,from the engine compartment; however, from the engine compartment; however,
from the engine compartment; however,
this is only the sound of traction control this is only the sound of traction controlthis is only the sound of traction control this is only the sound of traction control
this is only the sound of traction control
being checked. being checked.being checked. being checked.
being checked.
4) 4)4) 4)
4)
When moving out of the mud or fresh When moving out of the mud or freshWhen moving out of the mud or fresh When moving out of the mud or fresh
When moving out of the mud or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may snow, pressing the accelerator pedal maysnow, pressing the accelerator pedal may snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may
not cause the engine speed to increase. not cause the engine speed to increase.not cause the engine speed to increase. not cause the engine speed to increase.
not cause the engine speed to increase.NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:1) 1)1) 1)
1)
When TCS illuminates, traction control is When TCS illuminates, traction control isWhen TCS illuminates, traction control is When TCS illuminates, traction control is
When TCS illuminates, traction control is
automatically deactivated for safety. automatically deactivated for safety.automatically deactivated for safety. automatically deactivated for safety.
automatically deactivated for safety.
2) 2)2) 2)
2)
This warning function is not provided when This warning function is not provided whenThis warning function is not provided when This warning function is not provided when
This warning function is not provided when
the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode. the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode.the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode. the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode.
the driver selects the TCS-OFF mode.
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMY DRIVING FOR ECONOMYDRIVING FOR ECONOMY DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
DRIVING FOR ECONOMYYou can save fuel and get more miles from your
car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate
rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-
throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to
adjust your speed to that of the other traffic so
you don't have to change speeds unneces-
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary brak-
ing. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you
drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at
a moderate speed, especially on the high-
way, is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and also in-
crease wear on these components. In addi-
tion, driving with your foot resting on the brake
pedal may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.

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C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene GlycolUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant CoolantCoolant Coolant
Coolant
Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality ethyl-
ene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the
only type of coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system,
lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing.
Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in
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SMOOTH CORNERING SMOOTH CORNERINGSMOOTH CORNERING SMOOTH CORNERING
SMOOTH CORNERINGAvoid braking or gear changing in corners, espe-
cially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should
always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you
follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to
a minimum.
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WINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVINGWINTER DRIVING WINTER DRIVING
WINTER DRIVINGThe more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. To
minimize the problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
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Snowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy ConditionsSnowy or Icy Conditions Snowy or Icy Conditions
Snowy or Icy ConditionsTo drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it
is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and handling
of your car. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sud-
den brake applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance between the
vehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the
brake gently. It should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tire will provide a greater driving
force, but will not prevent side skids.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. CheckTire chains are not legal in all states. Check Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains.state laws before fitting tire chains. state laws before fitting tire chains.
state laws before fitting tire chains. o Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extended warm-up. As soon as the engine is
running smoothly, you can drive away. In
very cold weather, however, give your engine
a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging
is driving too slowly in too high a gear result-
ing in the engine bucking. If this happens, shift
to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing the
engine beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine
power so your fuel economy is reduced when
you use it. o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to
the recommended pressure. Incorrect infla-
tion, either too much or too little, results in
unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire pres-
sures at least once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly.
Improper alignment can result from hitting
curbs or driving too fast over irregular surfac-
es. Poor alignment causes faster tire wear
and may also result in other problems as well
as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel economy and reduced maintenance
costs, maintain your car in accordance with
the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If you
drive your car in severe conditions, more
frequent maintenance is required (see Sec-
tion 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service,
your Hyundai should be kept clean and free of
corrosive materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to
accumulate on the underside of the car. This
extra weight can result in increased fuel con-
sumption and also contribute to corrosion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight
in your car. Weight reduces fuel economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces-
sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic), turn
off your engine and restart only when you're
ready to go.