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Turn Signal Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicator LightsTurn Signal Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instrument
panel show the direction indicated by the turn
signals. If the arrow comes on but does not
blink, blinks more rapidly than normal, or does
not illuminate at all, a malfunction in the turn
signal system is indicated. Your dealer should
be consulted for repairs.
B260E01L-AAT
Seat Belt Reminder Light Seat Belt Reminder LightSeat Belt Reminder Light Seat Belt Reminder Light
Seat Belt Reminder Light
And Chime And ChimeAnd Chime And Chime
And Chime
The seat belt reminder light comes and stays
on until the seat belt is fastened when the
ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position to
"ON" or "START". And, the warning chime will
also sound for about 6 seconds.
B260F01A-AATHigh Beam Indicator High Beam IndicatorHigh Beam Indicator High Beam Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Light LightLight Light
Light
The high beam indicator light comes on when-
ever the headlights are switched to high beam
of flash position.
B260G01A-AAT
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Low Oil Pressure Warning LightLow Oil Pressure Warning Light Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on If the oil pressure warning light stays onIf the oil pressure warning light stays on If the oil pressure warning light stays on
If the oil pressure warning light stays on
while the engine is running, serious engine while the engine is running, serious enginewhile the engine is running, serious engine while the engine is running, serious engine
while the engine is running, serious engine
damage may result. The oil pressure warn- damage may result. The oil pressure warn-damage may result. The oil pressure warn- damage may result. The oil pressure warn-
damage may result. The oil pressure warn-
ing light comes on whenever there is insuf- ing light comes on whenever there is insuf-ing light comes on whenever there is insuf- ing light comes on whenever there is insuf-
ing light comes on whenever there is insuf-
ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, itficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it
ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it
should come on when the ignition switch is should come on when the ignition switch isshould come on when the ignition switch is should come on when the ignition switch is
should come on when the ignition switch is
turned on, then go out when the engine is turned on, then go out when the engine isturned on, then go out when the engine is turned on, then go out when the engine is
turned on, then go out when the engine is
started. If the oil pressure warning light started. If the oil pressure warning lightstarted. If the oil pressure warning light started. If the oil pressure warning light
started. If the oil pressure warning light
stays on while the engine is running, there stays on while the engine is running, therestays on while the engine is running, there stays on while the engine is running, there
stays on while the engine is running, there
may be a serious malfunction. may be a serious malfunction.may be a serious malfunction. may be a serious malfunction.
may be a serious malfunction.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is If this happens, stop the car as soon as it isIf this happens, stop the car as soon as it is If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is
safe to do so, turn off the engine and check safe to do so, turn off the engine and checksafe to do so, turn off the engine and check safe to do so, turn off the engine and check
safe to do so, turn off the engine and check
the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill thethe oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level and start the engine oil to the proper level and start theengine oil to the proper level and start the engine oil to the proper level and start the
engine oil to the proper level and start the
engine again. If the light stays on with the engine again. If the light stays on with theengine again. If the light stays on with the engine again. If the light stays on with the
engine again. If the light stays on with the
engine running, turn the engine off immedi- engine running, turn the engine off immedi-engine running, turn the engine off immedi- engine running, turn the engine off immedi-
engine running, turn the engine off immedi-
ately. In any instance where the oil light ately. In any instance where the oil lightately. In any instance where the oil light ately. In any instance where the oil light
ately. In any instance where the oil light
stays on when the engine is running, the stays on when the engine is running, thestays on when the engine is running, the stays on when the engine is running, the
stays on when the engine is running, the
engine should be checked by a Hyundai engine should be checked by a Hyundaiengine should be checked by a Hyundai engine should be checked by a Hyundai
engine should be checked by a Hyundai
dealer before the car is driven again. dealer before the car is driven again.dealer before the car is driven again. dealer before the car is driven again.
dealer before the car is driven again.
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SRS (Airbag) Service SRS (Airbag) ServiceSRS (Airbag) Service SRS (Airbag) Service
SRS (Airbag) Service
Reminder Indicator (SRI) Reminder Indicator (SRI)Reminder Indicator (SRI) Reminder Indicator (SRI)
Reminder Indicator (SRI)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI)
comes on and flashes for about 6 seconds
after the ignition key is turned to the "ON"
position or after the engine is started, after
which it will go out.
This light also comes on when the SRS is not
working properly. If the SRI does not come on,
or continuously remains on after flashing for
about 6 seconds when you turned the ignition
key to the "ON" position or started the engine,
or if it comes on while driving, have the SRS
inspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer.
B260P02Y-GATABS Service Reminder
Indicator (SRI) (If Installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
Anti-Lock Brake System will come on and then
go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRI remains
on, comes on while driving, or does not come
on when the key is turned to the "ON" position,
this indicates that there may be a problem with
the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The
normal braking system will still be operational,
but without the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system.
WARNING:If the both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/
Brake fluid level warning lights remain "ON"
or come on while driving, there may be a
problem with E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have
your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer
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Parking Brake/ Parking Brake/Parking Brake/ Parking Brake/
Parking Brake/
Low Brake Fluid Level Low Brake Fluid LevelLow Brake Fluid Level Low Brake Fluid Level
Low Brake Fluid Level
Level Warning Light Level Warning LightLevel Warning Light Level Warning Light
Level Warning Light
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your If you suspect brake trouble, have yourIf you suspect brake trouble, have your If you suspect brake trouble, have your
If you suspect brake trouble, have your
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer asbrakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible. Driving your car with a soon as possible. Driving your car with asoon as possible. Driving your car with a soon as possible. Driving your car with a
soon as possible. Driving your car with a
problem in either the brake electrical sys- problem in either the brake electrical sys-problem in either the brake electrical sys- problem in either the brake electrical sys-
problem in either the brake electrical sys-
tem or brake hydraulic system is danger- tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-tem or brake hydraulic system is danger- tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-
tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-
ous, and could result in a serious injury or ous, and could result in a serious injury orous, and could result in a serious injury or ous, and could result in a serious injury or
ous, and could result in a serious injury or
death. death.death. death.
death.
Warning Light Operation Warning Light OperationWarning Light Operation Warning Light Operation
Warning Light OperationThe parking brake/brake fluid level warning
light should come on when the parking brake is
applied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
or "START". After the engine is started, the light
should go out when the parking brake is re-
leased.
If the parking brake is not applied, the warning
light should come on when the ignition switch is
turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when
the engine starts. If the light comes on at any
other time, you should slow the vehicle and
bring it to a complete stop in a safe location off
the roadway.
The brake fluid level warning light indicates that
the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder
is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be
added. After adding fluid, if no other trouble isfound, the car should be immediately and care-
fully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspection.
If further trouble is experienced, the vehicle
should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer
by a professional towing service or some other
safe method.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal
braking systems. This means you still have
braking on two wheels even if one of the dual
systems should fail. With only one of the dual
systems working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required to stop
the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a
distance with only half of the brake system
working. If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine brak-
ing and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do
so.
B260J01A-AATCharging System Warning Charging System WarningCharging System Warning Charging System Warning
Charging System Warning
Light LightLight Light
Light
The charging system warning light should come
on when the ignition is turned on, then go out
when the engine is running. If the light stays on
while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-
tion in the electrical charging system. If the light
comes on while you are driving, stop, turn off
the engine and check under the hood. First,
make certain the generator drive belt is in
place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.
Do this as shown on page 6-13 by pushing
down on the center of the belt. And then, have
the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
B260M01A-AATLow Fuel Level Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning LightLow Fuel Level Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it
comes on, you should add fuel as soon as
possible. Driving with the fuel level warning
light on or with the fuel level below "E" can
cause the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.
B260L01Y-AATDoor Ajar Warning Light
and Chime
The door ajar warning light warns you that a
door is not completely closed and the chime
warns you that driver's side front door is not
completely closed.
NOTE:To remind you not to lock the key inside the
car, the warning light comes on whenever
the key is in the "LOCK" position and a door
is open. The warning chime only sounds
whenever the key is in the "LOCK" position
and the driver's side front door is open. The
chime sounds and the light remains on until
the key is removed from the ignition.
B260K01E-GATTrunk Lid (4 door)/Tail Gate
(5 door) Open Warning Light
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o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):
o L (Low g

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAIDRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):
o L (Low gear):Use for driving up a very steep grade or for
engine braking when descending steep hills.
When downshifting to "L", the transaxle will tem-
porarily remain in second gear until the vehicle
has slowed enough for low gear to engage. Do
not exceed 31 mph (50 km/h) in low gear.
C090I02Y-AAT
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only whenShift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped.the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped.
the vehicle has completely stopped.
o oo o
o
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse orDo not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or
any of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with theany of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with the
any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied. brakes applied.brakes applied. brakes applied.
brakes applied.
o oo o
o
Always apply the footbrake when shifting Always apply the footbrake when shiftingAlways apply the footbrake when shifting Always apply the footbrake when shifting
Always apply the footbrake when shifting
from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"
from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"
position. position.position. position.
position.
o oo o
o
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in placeDo not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place
of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park-of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park-
of the parking brake. Always set the park-
ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)
ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)
position and turn off the ignition when position and turn off the ignition whenposition and turn off the ignition when position and turn off the ignition when
position and turn off the ignition when
you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.
you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.
Never leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended whileNever leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended while
Never leave the vehicle unattended while
the engine is running. the engine is running.the engine is running. the engine is running.
the engine is running.
o oo o
o
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid levelCheck the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
See the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for theSee the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for the
See the maintenance schedule for the
proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation.proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation.
proper fluid recommendation.
C090H01Y-AAT
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o oo o
o
For smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depressFor smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depress
For smooth and safe operation, depress
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for-tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear.
o oo o
o
The ignition key must be in the "ON" The ignition key must be in the "ON"The ignition key must be in the "ON" The ignition key must be in the "ON"
The ignition key must be in the "ON"
position and the brake pedal fully de- position and the brake pedal fully de-position and the brake pedal fully de- position and the brake pedal fully de-
position and the brake pedal fully de-
pressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift leverpressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift lever
pressed in order to move the shift lever
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of thefrom the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
other positions. other positions.other positions. other positions.
other positions.
C090F01A-AAT
o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear):o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear):
o 2 (Second gear):Use for driving on a slippery road, hill climbing or
engine braking downhill. "2" automatically shifts
between first and second gears.
This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear is per-
formed. However, the shift-up to third gear is
done when the car speed exceeds a certain
value to prevent the engine from over-revving.
Manually move the selector to "D" returning to
normal driving condition.
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o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral):o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral):
o N (Neutral):In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral,
which means that no gears are engaged. The
engine can be started with the shift lever in "N"
position, although this is not recommended ex-
cept if the engine stalls while the car is moving.
C090E01A-AAT
o D (Drive): o D (Drive):o D (Drive): o D (Drive):
o D (Drive):Use for normal driving. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four-gear sequence.
Never downshift manually to "2" position or "L"
position when vehicle speed is more than 60 mph
(96 km/h).
C090Q01A-GAT
o 3 (Third gear): o 3 (Third gear):o 3 (Third gear): o 3 (Third gear):
o 3 (Third gear):Use for towing a trailer during hill climbing or to
use engine braking downhill.
"3" automatically shifts between 1st, 2nd and 3rd
gears. This means that no shift-up to 4th gear is
performed. However, the shift-up to 4th gear is
done when the car speed exceeds a certain
value to prevent the engine from over-revving.
Manually move the selector to "D" when return-
ing to normal driving condition.o oo o
o
It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",
It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",
"D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position."D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position.
"D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position.
The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoidThe vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid
The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid
transaxle damage. transaxle damage.transaxle damage. transaxle damage.
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2- 11 accordance with the maintenance schedule in
Section 5. Before winter, have your coolant test-
ed to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during the winter.
C160D01A-AAT
Check Battery and Cables Check Battery and CablesCheck Battery and Cables Check Battery and Cables
Check Battery and CablesWinter puts additional burdens on the battery
system. Visually inspect the battery and cables
as described in Section 6. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by your Hyundai
dealer or a service station.
C160E01A-AATChange to "Winter Weight" Oil if Change to "Winter Weight" Oil ifChange to "Winter Weight" Oil if Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if
Necessary NecessaryNecessary Necessary
Necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower
viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold
weather. See Section 9 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you should use,
consult your Hyundai dealer.
C160F01A-AATCheck Spark Plugs and Ignition Check Spark Plugs and IgnitionCheck Spark Plugs and Ignition Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
Check Spark Plugs and Ignition
System SystemSystem System
System
Inspect your spark plugs as described in Section
6 and replace them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be sure they
are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
C160G01A-AAT
To Keep Locks from Freezing To Keep Locks from FreezingTo Keep Locks from Freezing To Keep Locks from Freezing
To Keep Locks from FreezingTo keep the locks from freezing, squirt an ap-
proved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key
opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If
the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid burning the fingers.
C160H01A-AATUse Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Use Approved Anti-Freeze in WindowUse Approved Anti-Freeze in Window Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Use Approved Anti-Freeze in Window
Washer System Washer SystemWasher System Washer System
Washer System
To keep the water in the window washer system
from freezing, add an approved anti-freeze solu-
tion in accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is available
from Hyundai dealers and most auto parts out-
lets. Do not use engine coolant or other types of
anti-freeze as these may damage the finish.
C160I01A-AAT
Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze Don't Let Your Parking Brake FreezeDon't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
Don't Let Your Parking Brake FreezeUnder some conditions your parking brake can
freeze in the engaged position. This is most likely
to happen when there is an accumulation of snow
or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the
brakes are wet. If there is a risk 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.
C160K01A-AAT
Carry Emergency Equipment Carry Emergency EquipmentCarry Emergency Equipment Carry Emergency Equipment
Carry Emergency EquipmentDepending on the severity of the weather where
you drive your car, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the items you
may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps
or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves,
ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
C160J01A-AAT
Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate Don't Let Ice and Snow AccumulateDon't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate
Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate
Underneath UnderneathUnderneath Underneath
Underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice can build
up under the fenders and interfere with the steer-
ing. When driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering compo-
nents is not obstructed.
C170A01A-AAT
HIGHER SPEED MOTORING HIGHER SPEED MOTORINGHIGHER SPEED MOTORING HIGHER SPEED MOTORING
HIGHER SPEED MOTORING
Pre-Trip Inspections Pre-Trip InspectionsPre-Trip Inspections Pre-Trip Inspections
Pre-Trip Inspections
1. Tires:
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specifica-
tion. Low tire inflation pressures will result in
overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may
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2- 1415. If you have to stop while going uphill, do not
hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the
accelerator. This can cause the automatic
transaxle to overheat. Use the parking brake
or footbrake.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more fre- When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-When towing check transaxle fluid more fre- When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-
When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-
quently. quently.quently. quently.
quently.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:If overheating should occur when towing, If overheating should occur when towing,If overheating should occur when towing, If overheating should occur when towing,
If overheating should occur when towing,
(the temperature gauge reads near red zone), (the temperature gauge reads near red zone),(the temperature gauge reads near red zone), (the temperature gauge reads near red zone),
(the temperature gauge reads near red zone),
taking the following action may reduce or taking the following action may reduce ortaking the following action may reduce or taking the following action may reduce or
taking the following action may reduce or
eliminate the problem. eliminate the problem.eliminate the problem. eliminate the problem.
eliminate the problem.
1. 1.1. 1.
1.
Turn off the air conditioner. Turn off the air conditioner.Turn off the air conditioner. Turn off the air conditioner.
Turn off the air conditioner.
2. 2.2. 2.
2.
Reduce highway speed. Reduce highway speed.Reduce highway speed. Reduce highway speed.
Reduce highway speed.
3. 3.3. 3.
3.
Select a lower gear when going uphill. Select a lower gear when going uphill.Select a lower gear when going uphill. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. 4.4. 4.
4.
While in stop and go traffic, place the gear While in stop and go traffic, place the gearWhile in stop and go traffic, place the gear While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
selector in park or neutral and idle the selector in park or neutral and idle theselector in park or neutral and idle the selector in park or neutral and idle the
selector in park or neutral and idle the
engine at a higher speed. engine at a higher speed.engine at a higher speed. engine at a higher speed.
engine at a higher speed. 7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-
fected by crosswind and buffeting.
When being passed by a large vehicle, keep
a constant speed and steer straight ahead. If
there is too much wind buffeting slow down to
get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especially
on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal
precautions. Turn your front wheel into the
curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the
transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park
(automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks
at each of the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
10. During your trip, occasionally check to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or
sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the brakes
to overheat, resulting in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift the
transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed to
reduce chances of engine overloading and/or
overheating.

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Hyundai Elantra 2003 Owners Manual WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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Handling the Spare Tire Handling the Spare Tire

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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Handling the Spare Tire Handling the Spare TireHandling the Spare Tire Handling the Spare Tire
Handling the Spare Tire
Remove the installation bolt to remove the spare
tire. To replace the spare tire in its storage
compartment, tighten the bolt firmly with your
fingers until there is no more play in the spare tire.
D050A01A-AAT
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIREIF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIREIf a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
let the car slow down while driving straight
ahead. Do not apply the brakes immediately
or attempt to pull off the road as this may
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:While the engine is running, keep hair, hands, While the engine is running, keep hair, hands,While the engine is running, keep hair, hands, While the engine is running, keep hair, hands,
While the engine is running, keep hair, hands,
and clothing away from moving parts such as and clothing away from moving parts such asand clothing away from moving parts such as and clothing away from moving parts such as
and clothing away from moving parts such as
the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. the fan and drive belts to prevent injury.the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. the fan and drive belts to prevent injury.
the fan and drive belts to prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or
engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine
immediately and call the nearest Hyundai
dealer for assistance.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Do not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when theDo not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when the
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be engine is hot. This can allow coolant to beengine is hot. This can allow coolant to be engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
blown out of the opening and cause serious blown out of the opening and cause seriousblown out of the opening and cause serious blown out of the opening and cause serious
blown out of the opening and cause serious
burns. burns.burns. burns.
burns.
6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheat-
ing, wait until the engine temperature has
returned to normal. Then, if the engine cool-
ant has been lost, carefully remove the radia-
tor cap and add engine coolant to bring the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the halfway
mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for fur-
ther signs of overheating. If overheating hap-
pens again, call a Hyundai dealer for assis-
tance.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there Serious loss of engine coolant indicates thereSerious loss of engine coolant indicates there Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there
Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there
is a leak in the cooling system and this should is a leak in the cooling system and this shouldis a leak in the cooling system and this should is a leak in the cooling system and this should
is a leak in the cooling system and this should
be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundaibe checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai
be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai
dealer. dealer.dealer. dealer.
dealer.2. The spare tire should only be used temporari-
ly and should be returned to the luggage
compartment as soon as the original tire can
be repaired or replaced.
3. Continuous use at speeds of over 50 mph
(80 km/h) is not recommended.
4. As the temporary spare tire is specifically
designed for your car, it should not be used on
any other vehicle.
5. The temporary spare tire should not be used
on any other wheels, nor should standard
tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings
be used with the temporary spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to these
items or other car components may occur.
6. The temporary spare tire pressure should be
checked once a month while the tire is stored.
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SPARE TIRE SPARE TIRESPARE TIRE SPARE TIRE
SPARE TIREThe following instructions for the temporary spare
tire should be observed:
1. Check inflation pressure as soon as possible
after installing the spare tire, and adjust to the
specified pressure. The tire pressure should
be periodically checked and maintained at
the specified pressure while the tire is stored.
Spare Tire Pressure Spare Tire PressureSpare Tire Pressure Spare Tire Pressure
Spare Tire Pressure
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Do not use snow chains with your tempo- Do not use snow chains with your tempo-Do not use snow chains with your tempo- Do not use snow chains with your tempo-
Do not use snow chains with your tempo-
rary spare tire. rary spare tire.rary spare tire. rary spare tire.
rary spare tire.
o oo o
o
Do not use more than one temporary spare Do not use more than one temporary spareDo not use more than one temporary spare Do not use more than one temporary spare
Do not use more than one temporary spare
tire at a time. tire at a time.tire at a time. tire at a time.
tire at a time.
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Tire Size
Inflation PressureT125/70D(R)15
60 psi (420 kPa)

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