2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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B410A01A-AATINSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTINSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL (RHEOSTAT) CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)CONTROL (RHEOSTAT) CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)
CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)
The instrument panel lights can be made bright-
er or dimmer by turning the instrument panel
light control knob.
B420A01A-AAT
CIGARETTE LIGHTER CIGARETTE LIGHTERCIGARETTE LIGHTER CIGARETTE LIGHTER
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
For the cigarette lighter to work, the key must
be in the "ACC" position or the "ON" position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way
into its socket. When the element has heated,
the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. This
can damage the heating element and create a
fire hazard.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter,
use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or its
approved equivalent.
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FRONT ASHTRAY FRONT ASHTRAYFRONT ASHTRAY FRONT ASHTRAY
FRONT ASHTRAY
The front ashtray may be opened by pulling it
out by its grip. To remove the ashtray to empty
or clean it, press down on the spring-loaded tab
inside the ashtray and pull it all the way out. The
ashtray light will only illuminate when the exter-
nal lights are on.
B410A01E-
1
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B440A01E
There are three control buttons for the digital
clock. Their functions are:
HOUR - Push "H" to advance the hour indicat-
ed.
MIN - Push "M" to advance the minute indicat-
ed.
RESET - Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the correct time.
When this is done:
Pressing "R" between 10 : 30 and 11 : 29
changes the readout to 11 : 00.
Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 12 : 29
changes the readout to 12 : 00.
B400A01A-AATDIGITAL CLOCK
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1- 41 The drink holder is located in the right side of
parking brake for holding cups or cans.
WARNING:Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. Such objects can
be thrown out in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injuring the pas-
sengers in the vehicle.
B450A01E-AATDRINK HOLDER
HXDOM120 B440A01E-AAT
REAR ASHTRAY (If Installed)
B430A01E
The rear ashtray may be opened by pulling it out
by its top edge. To remove the ashtray to empty
or clean it, press down on the spring-loaded tab
inside the ashtray and lift the ashtray upward
and pull it all the way out.
B450B01E-AATREAR SEAT DRINK HOLDER
(If Installed)
The drink holder is located in the rear seat
center for holding cups or cans. The drink
holder can be used by pushing it in first and then
releasing it.
CAUTION:Place the drink holder in its closed position
when not in use.
HXDOM302

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Tilting the Sunroof Tilting the SunroofTilting the Sunroof Tilting the Sunroof
Tilting the Sunroof
The sunroof can be tilted by pushing the button
with the sunroof closed. Release the button
when the sunroof reaches the desired position.
NOTE:After washing the car or after there is rain,
be sure to wipe off any water that is on the
sunroof before operating it.
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SUNROOF (If Installed) SUNROOF (If Installed)SUNROOF (If Installed) SUNROOF (If Installed)
SUNROOF (If Installed)The sunroof can be operated with the ignition
key in the "ON" position
B460C01E/SSA1331C
B460B01E-AATOPERATING THE SUNROOF SYSTEM
Opening or Closing the Sunroof
B460B01E
The sunroof can be only electrically opened or
closed. To open or to close, press and hold the
button located in the front overhead console.
Release the button when the sunroof reaches
the desired position.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands, Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands, Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,
Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,
arms or body are between the sliding arms or body are between the slidingarms or body are between the sliding arms or body are between the sliding
arms or body are between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could glass and the sunroof sash, as this couldglass and the sunroof sash, as this could glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
result in an injury. result in an injury.result in an injury. result in an injury.
result in an injury.
o oo o
o
Do not place your head or arms out of the Do not place your head or arms out of theDo not place your head or arms out of the Do not place your head or arms out of the
Do not place your head or arms out of the
sunroof opening at any time. sunroof opening at any time.sunroof opening at any time. sunroof opening at any time.
sunroof opening at any time.
CAUTION:o Do not open the sunroof in severely cold
temperature or when it is covered with
ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may
have accumulated on the guide rails.
B470A01S-AAT
SUNSHADE SUNSHADESUNSHADE SUNSHADE
SUNSHADE
JN10680A
The sunshade can be opened and closed by
sliding it forward or rearward when the sunroof
is closed. The sunshade will open automati-
cally when the sunroof is opened, but it must be
closed manually.

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1- 43 3. Insert the hexagonal head wrench provided
with the vehicle into the socket. This wrench
can be found in the vehicle's trunk or glove
box.
HFC1038B480A01E-AAT
FRONT INTERIOR LIGHT
Map Light
B480A01E
The two map light switches are located on both
sides of the front overhead console. Push in the
map light switch to turn the light on or off. This
light produces a spot beam for convenient use
as a map light at night or as a personal light for
the driver and the passenger.
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With Sunroof
Without Sunroof
4. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or coun-
terclockwise to close.
B460D01E-AATManual Operation of Sunroof
HFC1036
If the sunroof does not electrically operate:
1. Remove the rectangular plastic interior light
lens in the front overhead console.
HFC1037
2. Turn the hexagonal bolts with a socket
wrench counterclockwise to remove the front
overhead console .

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B500A01S-AAT
GLOVE BOX GLOVE BOXGLOVE BOX GLOVE BOX
GLOVE BOX
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of To avoid the possibility of injury in case ofTo avoid the possibility of injury in case of To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box an accident or a sudden stop, the glove boxan accident or a sudden stop, the glove box an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is door should be kept closed when the car isdoor should be kept closed when the car is door should be kept closed when the car is
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion. in motion.in motion. in motion.
in motion.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
o The glove box door can be locked (and
unlocked) with the key (If installed).
B491A02F-GATSPECTACLE CASE (If Installed)
HXDOM241
The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console.
Push the end of cover to open the spectacle
case.
WARNING:Do not open the spectacle case while the
vehicle is moving. The rear view mirror of
the vehicle can be blocked.
B500A01E
The interior courtesy light has a button of three
positions. The three positions are:
oDR
In the "DR" position, the interior courtesy light
comes on when any door is opened regardless
of the ignition key position. The light goes out
when the door is closed.
oON
In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
o OFF
In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times even though a door is open.
B490A01E-AATINTERIOR LIGHT
B490A01E
With SunroofWithout Sunroof
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B510A01S-AAT
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROROUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Type Manual TypeManual Type Manual Type
Manual Type
The outside rearview mirror on the driver's side
is equipped with a remote control for your
convenience. It is operated by the control lever
in the bottom front corner of the window.
Before driving away, always check that your
mirrors are positioned so you can see behind
you, both to the left and right sides, as well as
directly behind your vehicle. When using the
mirror, always exercise caution when attempt-
ing to judge the distance of vehicles behind or
along side of you.
B510B01Y-AAT
Electric Type (If Installed)
B510C01E
The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted to
your preferred rear vision, both directly behind
the vehicle, and to the rear of the left and right
sides.
The remote control outside rearview mirror
switch controls the adjustments for both right
and left outside mirrors.
B510A01E
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do If the mirror control is jammed with ice, doIf the mirror control is jammed with ice, do If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do
If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do
not attempt to break it free using the control not attempt to break it free using the controlnot attempt to break it free using the control not attempt to break it free using the control
not attempt to break it free using the control
handle or by manipulating the face of the handle or by manipulating the face of thehandle or by manipulating the face of the handle or by manipulating the face of the
handle or by manipulating the face of the
mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (notmirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not
mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not
radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen radiator antifreeze) to release the frozenradiator antifreeze) to release the frozen radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen
radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen
mechanism or move the vehicle to warm mechanism or move the vehicle to warmmechanism or move the vehicle to warm mechanism or move the vehicle to warm
mechanism or move the vehicle to warm
place and allow the ice to melt. place and allow the ice to melt.place and allow the ice to melt. place and allow the ice to melt.
place and allow the ice to melt.
HXDOM301
The multi box may be opened by pulling it out
by its grip.
It is used for storing small articles.
If the muti box is removed, the fuse box for the
lights and other electrical accessories will be
exposed.
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B510C01A-AATFOLDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them
towards the rear.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview Do not adjust or fold the outside rearviewDo not adjust or fold the outside rearview Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This mirrors while the vehicle is moving. Thismirrors while the vehicle is moving. This mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci- could result in loss of control, and an acci-could result in loss of control, and an acci- could result in loss of control, and an acci-
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent which could cause death, serious in- dent which could cause death, serious in-dent which could cause death, serious in- dent which could cause death, serious in-
dent which could cause death, serious in-
jury or property damage. jury or property damage.jury or property damage. jury or property damage.
jury or property damage.
B510D01Y-AATOUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR HEATER
(If Installed)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated
in connection with the rear window defroster.
To heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push
in the switch for the rear window defroster. The
rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-
ing or defogging and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather conditions. Push
the switch again to turn the heater off. The
outside rearview mirror heater automatically
turns itself off after 15 minutes.
B380A01EB510E01E
CAUTION:o Do not operate the switch continuously
for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could
cause permanent damage. To remove
any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or ap-
proved de-icer.
WARNING:Be careful when judging the size or distance
of any object seen in the passenger side
rear view mirror. It is a convex mirror with a
curved surface. Any objects seen in this
mirror are closer than they appear.
B510D01E
To adjust the position of either
mirror:
1. Move the selecting switch to the right or left
to activate the adjustable mechanism for
the corresponding door mirror.
2. Now, adjust mirror angle by depressing the
appropriate perimeter switch as illustrated.

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B550A01S-GAT
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHTHIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window or
inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when the
brakes are applied. Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the
lever and press the thumb button. Then,
while holding the button in, lower the brake
lever.
B530A01A-AAT
PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE
B550A01E-A
B530A01E
B520A01A-AATDAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR
B520A01E
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night
inside rearview mirror. The "night" position is
selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the
mirror toward you. In the "night" position, the
glare of headlights of cars behind you is re-
duced.