2003 Hyundai Elantra fuel consumption

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ODOMETER
The odometer records the total driving distance
in miles or kilometers, and is useful for keeping
a record for maintenance intervals.
NOTE:Federal law forbids alteration of the odom-
eter of any vehicle with the intent to change
the number of the odometer.
The alteration of the odometer may void
your warranty coverage.
HXDOM230
With Trip Computer
Odometer
To shift from TRIP A to TRIP B, press the reset
switch. When pressed for 1 second, it will reset
to 0.
The trip computer is a microcomputer-con-
trolled driver information gauge that displays
information related to driving, such as a
tripmeter, average fuel consumption and dis-
tance to empty on the LCD.
RESET SWITCHo The reset switch is used to zero the multi-
functional display mode.
o Pushing in the reset switch under the right
side of the speedometer changes the dis-
play as follows;
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TRIP COMPUTER (If Installed)
Reset switchTRIPMETER
AVERAGE FUEL
CONSUMPTION
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
o This mode provides the total distance trav-
elled since the last tripmeter reset. Total
distance is also reset to zero if the battery
is disconnected.
o Pressing the reset switch for more than 1
second, when the tripmeter is being dis-
played, clears the tripmeter to zero.
o The meter's working range is from 0 to
999.9 miles.
HXDOM102
Tripmeter
Odometer 1. TRIPMETER

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B340A01A-AATCOMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL, COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
COMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAMHEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM
HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM
SWITCH SWITCHSWITCH SWITCH
SWITCH
Turn Signal Operation Turn Signal OperationTurn Signal Operation Turn Signal Operation
Turn Signal Operation
Pulling down on the lever causes the turn
signals on the left side of the car to blink.
Pushing upwards on the lever causes the turn
signals on the right side of the car to blink. As
the turn is completed, the lever will automati-
cally return to the center position and turn off
the turn signals at the same time. If either turn
B400B01E
Average fuel
consumption
Odometer
o When the distance to empty is less than 30
miles, the distance to empty digits will dis-
appear and its symbol will flash.
NOTE:o If the distance to empty is indicated "- -",
have the trip computer system checked
by your authorized Hyundai dealer.
o The distance to empty can differ from the
actual tripmeter according to driving
conditions.
o The distance to empty can vary accord-
ing to the driving conditions, driving
pattern or vehicle speed.
HXDOM103
Distance to
empty
Odometer
HXDOM106
Odometer
FLASHING 2. AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
o This mode calculates the average fuel con-
sumption from the total fuel used and the
distance since the last average consump-
tion reset.
o The total fuel used is calculated from the
fuel consumption input.
o For an accurate calculation, drive more than
0.5 mile.
o The meter's working range is from 0.0 to 99.9
miles/gallon(MPG).
3. DISTANCE TO EMPTY
o This mode provides the estimated distance
to empty from the current fuel level in the fuel
tank and distance to empty symbol.
Distance to empty symbolo When refueling with more than 2 gallons, the
trip computer will recognize refueling has
occurred.
o For an accurate distance to empty, drive
more than 0.5 mile.
B360B01E B360B01Y-GAT
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
(If Installed)
To turn on the front fog lights, place the switch
in the "ON" position. They will come on when
the headlight switch is in the first or second
position.

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

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