2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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B570A01A-AAT
HOOD RELEASE HOOD RELEASEHOOD RELEASE HOOD RELEASE
HOOD RELEASE
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Press the secondary catch lever up and lift
the hood.
3. Hold the hood open with the support rod.
Before closing the hood, return the support rod
to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower the
hood until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above the
closed position and let it drop. Make sure that
it locks into place.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Make sure that the support rod has been Make sure that the support rod has beenMake sure that the support rod has been Make sure that the support rod has been
Make sure that the support rod has been
released prior to closing the hood. released prior to closing the hood.released prior to closing the hood. released prior to closing the hood.
released prior to closing the hood.
WARNING:o Always double check to be sure that the
hood is firmly latched before driving
away. If it is not latched, the hood could
fly open while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
o The support rod must be inserted com-
pletely into the hole provided in the hood
whenever you inspect the engine com-
partment. This will prevent the hood from
falling and possibly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood in
the raised position, as vision is ob-
structed and the hood could fall or be
damaged.
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B570B01E
B620A01S-AATFRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING
LIGHT (If Installed)
A red light turns on when the front door is
opened. The purpose of this light is to assist
when you get in or out and also to warn passing
vehicles.
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WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3 The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3 The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
clicks, otherwise light will illuminate. clicks, otherwise light will illuminate.clicks, otherwise light will illuminate. clicks, otherwise light will illuminate.
clicks, otherwise light will illuminate.
o oo o
o
Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before Gasoline vapors are dangerous. BeforeGasoline vapors are dangerous. Before Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and refueling, always stop the engine andrefueling, always stop the engine and refueling, always stop the engine and
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near never allow sparks or open flames nearnever allow sparks or open flames near never allow sparks or open flames near
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the the filler area. If you need to replace thethe filler area. If you need to replace the the filler area. If you need to replace the
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re- filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re- filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
placement part. placement part.placement part. placement part.
placement part.
o oo o
o
If you open the fuel filler cap during high If you open the fuel filler cap during highIf you open the fuel filler cap during high If you open the fuel filler cap during high
If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pres- ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-ambient temperatures, a slight "pres- ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-
ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-
sure sound" may be heard. This is nor- sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-sure sound" may be heard. This is nor- sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-
sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-
mal and not a cause for concern. mal and not a cause for concern.mal and not a cause for concern. mal and not a cause for concern.
mal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,Whenever you open the fuel filler cap, Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly. turn it slowly.turn it slowly. turn it slowly.
turn it slowly.
o oo o
o
Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced and Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced andMake sure the fuel filler cap is replaced and Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced and
Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced and
securely seated after fueling. Failure to securely seated after fueling. Failure tosecurely seated after fueling. Failure to securely seated after fueling. Failure to
securely seated after fueling. Failure to
replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap will replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap willreplace or fully seat the fuel filler cap will replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap will
replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap will
result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo- result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo-result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo- result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo-
result in fuel vapors escaping into the atmo-
sphere and the MIL indicator sphere and the MIL indicator sphere and the MIL indicator sphere and the MIL indicator
sphere and the MIL indicator




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minating. minating.minating. minating.
minating.
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B560A02S-AAT
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASEREMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the car.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice If the fuel-filler lid will not open because iceIf the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on has formed around it, tap lightly or push onhas formed around it, tap lightly or push on has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Dothe lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray aroundnot pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved deicer fluid (do not the lid with an approved deicer fluid (do notthe lid with an approved deicer fluid (do not the lid with an approved deicer fluid (do not
the lid with an approved deicer fluid (do not
use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicleuse radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle
use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle
to a warm place and allow the ice to melt. to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.to a warm place and allow the ice to melt. to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
B560A02E-A
4 DOOR
5 DOOR
B571A01O B990A03Y-AAT
FLOOR MAT ANCHOR
To use a floor mat on the front floor carpet,
make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor in
your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from
sliding forward.
WARNING:o Make sure the floor mat is properly placed
on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips
and interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it may cause an
accident.
o Don't put an additional floor mat on the
top of the anchored mat, otherwise the
additional mat may slide forward and
interfere with the movement of the ped-
als.

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1- 50Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark
emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed.
When pulled, this lever will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk.
NOTE:o If a person is locked in the trunk by one's
own will or by another person or by
accident, pull the emergency trunk re-
lease lever on the driver's side of the
inside panel of the trunk. This will open
the trunk lid.
o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept
locked and keys be kept out of the reach
of children, and that parents teach their
children about the dangers of playing in
trunks.
WARNING:Parents should teach children about the
emergency trunk release lever in their ve-
hicle and how to open the trunk lid if they are
accidentally locked in the trunk.
B540C01S-AAT
To Unlock Using the Key. To Unlock Using the Key.To Unlock Using the Key. To Unlock Using the Key.
To Unlock Using the Key.
To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The trunk lid compartment
light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
B540C01E-A
B540B02E-AAT
Trunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
B540E01E-A
Pull to open
the trunk
B540A01E-GATTRUNK LID (4 DOOR) TRUNK LID (4 DOOR)TRUNK LID (4 DOOR) TRUNK LID (4 DOOR)
TRUNK LID (4 DOOR)
Remote Trunk Lid Release Remote Trunk Lid ReleaseRemote Trunk Lid Release Remote Trunk Lid Release
Remote Trunk Lid Release
To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull
up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down
on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is
securely fastened, always try to pull it up again.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The trunk lid should always be kept com- The trunk lid should always be kept com-The trunk lid should always be kept com- The trunk lid should always be kept com-
The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion. pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion. pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaustIf it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car resulting in serious gases may enter the car resulting in seriousgases may enter the car resulting in serious gases may enter the car resulting in serious
gases may enter the car resulting in serious
illness or death to the occupants. See addi- illness or death to the occupants. See addi-illness or death to the occupants. See addi- illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases tional warnings concerning exhaust gasestional warnings concerning exhaust gases tional warnings concerning exhaust gases
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases
on page 2-1. on page 2-1.on page 2-1. on page 2-1.
on page 2-1.
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o oo o
o
Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzleDo not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling. shut off when refueling.shut off when refueling. shut off when refueling.
shut off when refueling.

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B580A01L-GATSUN VISOR
B580A01E
Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to
give the driver and front passenger either fron-
tal or sideward shade. The sun visors are fitted
on both sides on all models. To reduce glare or
to shut out direct rays of the sun, turn the sun
visor down to block the annoyance. A vanity
mirror is provided on the back of the sun visor
for the driver and front passenger.
NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
label containing useful information can be
found on the back of each sun visor.
WARNING:Do not place the sun visor in such a manner
that it obscures visibility of the roadway,
traffic or other objects.
Vanity mirror
B800A01E-GATCD Auto Changer (If Installed)
A CD Auto Changer is located in the left side of
the trunk. This system can store up to 8 CDs.
You may select music without changing disks.
First, open the CD Auto Changer door and
insert 8 CDs by taking out the magazine. Then,
push the magazine into the CD Auto Changer.
The CD may be operated with the passenger
compartment audio system controls.
HXD150
B540F01E-GATTAIL GATE (5 DOOR)
Operation From Outside The Vehicle
B540F01E
To open the tail gate, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock.
Then, pull the outside handle toward you.

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1- 521. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the lever
by pulling it upward.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheelDo not attempt to adjust the steering wheel Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
while driving as this may result in loss of while driving as this may result in loss ofwhile driving as this may result in loss of while driving as this may result in loss of
while driving as this may result in loss of
control of the vehicle which may cause control of the vehicle which may causecontrol of the vehicle which may cause control of the vehicle which may cause
control of the vehicle which may cause
serious injury or death. serious injury or death.serious injury or death. serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.
B610A01Y-AAT
HORN HORNHORN HORN
HORN
Press the pad on the steering wheel to sound
the horn.
B610A01E
B660A01E
Main switch
B660A01S-AATCRUISE CONTROL (If Installed)
The cruise control system provides automatic
speed control for your comfort when driving on
B600A01A-AAT
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVERSTEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
To Adjust the Steering Wheel: To Adjust the Steering Wheel:To Adjust the Steering Wheel: To Adjust the Steering Wheel:
To Adjust the Steering Wheel:
B600A01E B590A01E-AAT
TICKET HOLDER (If Installed)
HXDOM240
For your convenience, it may be used for
holding a tollgate ticket.

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B660D01E-AATTo Resume the Preset Speed
B660D01E
The vehicle will automatically resume the speed
set prior to cancellation when you push the
control switch upward to "RESUME (ACCEL)"
position and release it, providing the vehicle
speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
B660E01E-AAT
To Reset at a Faster Speed1. Push the control switch upward to "RE-
SUME (ACCEL)" position and hold it.
2. Accelerate to desired speed and release the
control switch. While the control switch is
held, the vehicle will gradually gain speed.
B660C02E-AAT
To Cancel the Cruise Speed
Do one of the following:
o Pull the control switch toward the steering
wheel to "CANCEL" position.
o Depress the brake pedal.
o Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle).
o Shift the selector lever to "N" position (Auto-
matic transaxle).
o Decrease the vehicle speed lower than the
memorized speed by 12 mph (20 km/h).
o Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 25
mph (40 km/h).
o Release the main switch.
B660C01E
WARNING:To avoid accidental cruise control engage-
ment, keep the cruise control main switch
off when not using the cruise control.
B660B01E
B660B01E-AATTo Set the Cruise Speed
1. Push in the cruise control main switch on the
end of the barrel. The "CRUISE" indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illumi-
nated. This turns the system on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Push the control switch downward to "SET
(COAST)" and release it.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
and the desired speed will automatically be
maintained.
5. To increase speed, depress the accelerator
pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the
preset speed. When you remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will
return to the speed you have set. freeways, tollroads, or other noncongested
highways. This system is designed to function
above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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1- 54o During cruise-control driving with a
manual transaxle vehicle, do not shift into
neutral without depressing the clutch
pedal, or the engine will be overrevved. If
this happens, depress the clutch pedal or
release the main switch.
o With the cruise control engaged, when
the brake pedal is applied, it is normal to
hear the cruise control system deacti-
vate. This is an indication of normal sys-
tem operation.
o During normal cruise control operation,
when the "SET(COAST)" is activated or
reactivated after applying the brakes, the
cruise control will energize after approx-
imately 3 seconds. This delay is normal.
B670B02A-AATFan Speed Control (Blower Control)
B670A01E
This is used to turn the blower fan on or off and
to select the fan speed.
This blower fan speed, and therefore the vol-
ume of air delivered from the system, may be
controlled manually by setting the blower con-
trol between the "1" and "4" positions.
NOTE:If the blower fan is off, it will set to the fresh
mode automatically and be able to select
"Fresh"mode or "Recirculation" mode.
B670A01A-AATHEATING AND VENTILATION
ROTARY TYPE (If Installed)
HXDOM046
This model has four controls for the heating and
cooling system. They are:
1. Air flow control
2. Air intake control
3. Temperature control
4. Fan speed control
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B660F01E-AATTo Reset at a Slower Speed
B660B01E
1. Push the control switch downward to "SET
(COAST)" and hold it. The vehicle will decel-
erate.
2. When the desired speed is obtained, re-
lease the control switch. While the control
switch is pushed, the vehicle speed will
gradually decrease.
WARNING:
o Keep the main switch off when not using
the cruise control.
o Do not use the cruise control when it may
not be safe to keep the car at a constant
speed, for instance, driving in heavy or
varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or
snow-covered) or winding roads or over
6% up-hill or down-hill roads.
o Pay particular attention to the driving
conditions whenever using the cruise
control system.

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through the heating system and heated or cooled
according to the function selected.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o It should be noted that prolonged opera-
tion of the heating in "Recirculation"
mode will give rise to fogging of the
windshield and side windows and the air
within the passenger compartment will
become stale. In addition, prolonged use
of the air conditioning with the "Recircu-
lation" mode selected may result in the
air within the passenger compartment
becoming excessively dry.
o When the ignition switch is turned "ON",
the air intake control will change to " "
mode (regardless of switch position).
This is normal operation.
B670D02A-AAT
Air Flow Control Air Flow ControlAir Flow Control Air Flow Control
Air Flow Control
B670D01E
This is used to direct the flow of air. Air can be
directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or
windshield. Five symbols are used to represent
Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and De-
frost air position.
Face-Level Face-LevelFace-Level Face-Level
Face-LevelSelecting the "Face" mode will cause air to be
discharged through the face level vents.
Bi-Level Bi-LevelBi-Level Bi-Level
Bi-LevelAir is discharged through the face vents and the
floor vents. This makes it possible to have
cooler air from the dashboard vents and warmer
air from the floor outlets at the same time.
Floor-Level Floor-LevelFloor-Level Floor-Level
Floor-LevelAir is discharged through the floor vents.
Floor-Defrost Level Floor-Defrost LevelFloor-Defrost Level Floor-Defrost Level
Floor-Defrost LevelAir is discharged through the windshield de-
frost vents and the floor vents.
If the "Floor-Defrost" mode is selected, the A/C
will turn on automatically and "Fresh" mode will
be activated.
Defrost-Level Defrost-LevelDefrost-Level Defrost-Level
Defrost-LevelAir is discharged through the windshield turn
frost vents.
If the "Defrost" mode is selected, the A/C will
turn on automatically and "Fresh" mode will be
activated.
B670C01E-AAT
Air Intake Control Air Intake ControlAir Intake Control Air Intake Control
Air Intake Control
B670C01E
This is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculating inside air.
To change the air intake control mode, (Fresh
mode, Recirculation mode) push the control
button.
FRESH MODE ( ) : The indicator light on
the button goes off when the air intake control
is in fresh mode.
RECIRCULATION MODE ( ): The indicator
light on the button is illuminated when the air
intake control is in recirculation mode.
With the "Fresh" mode selected, air enters the
vehicle from the outside and is heated or cooled
according to the function selected.
With the "Recirculation" mode selected, air from
within the passenger compartment will be drawn