2003 Hyundai Elantra brakes

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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
This light remains on unless the trunk lid/tail
gate is completely closed.

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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.
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PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE
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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.

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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
1
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4
B660F01E-AATTo Reset at a Slower Speed
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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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C070D03A-AATGood Driving Practices Good Driving PracticesGood Driving Practices Good Driving Practices
Good Driving Practiceso Never take the car out of gear and coast down
a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always
leave the car in gear.
o Don't "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.
This will help avoid over-revving the engine,
which can cause damage.
o Slow down when you encounter cross winds.
This gives you much better control of your car.C070B01A-AAT
Using the Clutch Using the ClutchUsing the Clutch Using the Clutch
Using the ClutchThe clutch should be pressed all the way to the
floor before shifting, then released slowly. The
clutch pedal should always be used after fully
returning to the original position. Do not rest your
foot on the clutch pedal while driving. This can
cause unnecessary wear.
Do not partially engage the clutch to hold the car
on an incline. This causes unnecessary wear.
Use the parking brake to hold the car on an
incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidly
and repeatedly.
C070A02A-AATOPERATING THE MANUAL OPERATING THE MANUALOPERATING THE MANUAL OPERATING THE MANUAL
OPERATING THE MANUAL
TRANSAXLE TRANSAXLETRANSAXLE TRANSAXLE
TRANSAXLE
Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has a conven-
tional shift pattern. This shift pattern is imprinted
on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchro-
nized in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accomplished.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o oo o
o
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in To shift into reverse, rest the lever inTo shift into reverse, rest the lever in To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
neutral for at least 3 seconds after your neutral for at least 3 seconds after yourneutral for at least 3 seconds after your neutral for at least 3 seconds after your
neutral for at least 3 seconds after your
car is completely stopped. Then move the car is completely stopped. Then move thecar is completely stopped. Then move the car is completely stopped. Then move the
car is completely stopped. Then move the
lever into the reverse position. lever into the reverse position.lever into the reverse position. lever into the reverse position.
lever into the reverse position.
o oo o
o
During cold weather, shifting may be dif- During cold weather, shifting may be dif-During cold weather, shifting may be dif- During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
During cold weather, shifting may be dif-
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has ficult until the transaxle lubricant hasficult until the transaxle lubricant has ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
ficult until the transaxle lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harm- warmed up. This is normal and not harm-warmed up. This is normal and not harm- warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
warmed up. This is normal and not harm-
ful to the transaxle. ful to the transaxle.ful to the transaxle. ful to the transaxle.
ful to the transaxle.
SSA2090AThe shift points as shown above are recom-
mended for optimum fuel economy and perform-
ance.
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Recommended Shift Points Recommended Shift PointsRecommended Shift Points Recommended Shift Points
Recommended Shift Points
Shift
from-to
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5Recommended
mph (km/h)
15 (20)
25 (40)
35 (55)
45 (75) o oo o
o
If you 've come to a complete stop and it's If you 've come to a complete stop and it'sIf you 've come to a complete stop and it's If you 've come to a complete stop and it's
If you 've come to a complete stop and it's
hard to shift into 1 hard to shift into 1hard to shift into 1 hard to shift into 1
hard to shift into 1
st stst st
st or R(Reverse), put the or R(Reverse), put the or R(Reverse), put the or R(Reverse), put the
or R(Reverse), put the
shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re- shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re-shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re- shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re-
shift lever in N(Neutral) position and re-
lease the clutch. Press the clutch pedal lease the clutch. Press the clutch pedallease the clutch. Press the clutch pedal lease the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
lease the clutch. Press the clutch pedal
back down, and then shift into 1 back down, and then shift into 1back down, and then shift into 1 back down, and then shift into 1
back down, and then shift into 1
st stst st
st or or or or
or
R(Reverse) gear position. R(Reverse) gear position.R(Reverse) gear position. R(Reverse) gear position.
R(Reverse) gear position.
o oo o
o
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest Do not use the shift lever as a handrestDo not use the shift lever as a handrest Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
during driving, as this can result in prema- during driving, as this can result in prema-during driving, as this can result in prema- during driving, as this can result in prema-
during driving, as this can result in prema-
ture wear of the transaxle shift forks. ture wear of the transaxle shift forks.ture wear of the transaxle shift forks. ture wear of the transaxle shift forks.
ture wear of the transaxle shift forks.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth When downshifting from fifth gear to fourthWhen downshifting from fifth gear to fourth When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
When downshifting from fifth gear to fourth
gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert- gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert-gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert- gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert-
gear, caution should be taken not to inadvert-
ently press the gear shift lever sideways in ently press the gear shift lever sideways inently press the gear shift lever sideways in ently press the gear shift lever sideways in
ently press the gear shift lever sideways in
such a manner that second gear is engaged. such a manner that second gear is engaged.such a manner that second gear is engaged. such a manner that second gear is engaged.
such a manner that second gear is engaged.
Such a drastic downshift may cause the en- Such a drastic downshift may cause the en-Such a drastic downshift may cause the en- Such a drastic downshift may cause the en-
Such a drastic downshift may cause the en-
gine speed to increase to the point that the gine speed to increase to the point that thegine speed to increase to the point that the gine speed to increase to the point that the
gine speed to increase to the point that the
tachometer will enter the red zone. Such tachometer will enter the red zone. Suchtachometer will enter the red zone. Such tachometer will enter the red zone. Such
tachometer will enter the red zone. Such
over-revving of the engine may possibly over-revving of the engine may possiblyover-revving of the engine may possibly over-revving of the engine may possibly
over-revving of the engine may possibly
cause engine damage. cause engine damage.cause engine damage. cause engine damage.
cause engine damage.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
transaxle damage.

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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.
o oo o
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.
o oo o
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.
o oo o
o
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
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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.