2003 Hyundai Elantra mirror

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B500A01S-AAT
GLOVE BOX GLOVE BOXGLOVE BOX GLOVE BOX
GLOVE BOX
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of To avoid the possibility of injury in case ofTo avoid the possibility of injury in case of To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box an accident or a sudden stop, the glove boxan accident or a sudden stop, the glove box an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is door should be kept closed when the car isdoor should be kept closed when the car is door should be kept closed when the car is
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion. in motion.in motion. in motion.
in motion.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
o The glove box door can be locked (and
unlocked) with the key (If installed).
B491A02F-GATSPECTACLE CASE (If Installed)
HXDOM241
The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console.
Push the end of cover to open the spectacle
case.
WARNING:Do not open the spectacle case while the
vehicle is moving. The rear view mirror of
the vehicle can be blocked.
B500A01E
The interior courtesy light has a button of three
positions. The three positions are:
oDR
In the "DR" position, the interior courtesy light
comes on when any door is opened regardless
of the ignition key position. The light goes out
when the door is closed.
oON
In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
o OFF
In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times even though a door is open.
B490A01E-AATINTERIOR LIGHT
B490A01E
With SunroofWithout Sunroof
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OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROROUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Type Manual TypeManual Type Manual Type
Manual Type
The outside rearview mirror on the driver's side
is equipped with a remote control for your
convenience. It is operated by the control lever
in the bottom front corner of the window.
Before driving away, always check that your
mirrors are positioned so you can see behind
you, both to the left and right sides, as well as
directly behind your vehicle. When using the
mirror, always exercise caution when attempt-
ing to judge the distance of vehicles behind or
along side of you.
B510B01Y-AAT
Electric Type (If Installed)
B510C01E
The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted to
your preferred rear vision, both directly behind
the vehicle, and to the rear of the left and right
sides.
The remote control outside rearview mirror
switch controls the adjustments for both right
and left outside mirrors.
B510A01E
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do If the mirror control is jammed with ice, doIf the mirror control is jammed with ice, do If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do
If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do
not attempt to break it free using the control not attempt to break it free using the controlnot attempt to break it free using the control not attempt to break it free using the control
not attempt to break it free using the control
handle or by manipulating the face of the handle or by manipulating the face of thehandle or by manipulating the face of the handle or by manipulating the face of the
handle or by manipulating the face of the
mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (notmirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not
mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not
radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen radiator antifreeze) to release the frozenradiator antifreeze) to release the frozen radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen
radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen
mechanism or move the vehicle to warm mechanism or move the vehicle to warmmechanism or move the vehicle to warm mechanism or move the vehicle to warm
mechanism or move the vehicle to warm
place and allow the ice to melt. place and allow the ice to melt.place and allow the ice to melt. place and allow the ice to melt.
place and allow the ice to melt.
HXDOM301
The multi box may be opened by pulling it out
by its grip.
It is used for storing small articles.
If the muti box is removed, the fuse box for the
lights and other electrical accessories will be
exposed.
B500B02E-GATMULTI BOX

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B510C01A-AATFOLDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them
towards the rear.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview Do not adjust or fold the outside rearviewDo not adjust or fold the outside rearview Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This mirrors while the vehicle is moving. Thismirrors while the vehicle is moving. This mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci- could result in loss of control, and an acci-could result in loss of control, and an acci- could result in loss of control, and an acci-
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent which could cause death, serious in- dent which could cause death, serious in-dent which could cause death, serious in- dent which could cause death, serious in-
dent which could cause death, serious in-
jury or property damage. jury or property damage.jury or property damage. jury or property damage.
jury or property damage.
B510D01Y-AATOUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR HEATER
(If Installed)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated
in connection with the rear window defroster.
To heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push
in the switch for the rear window defroster. The
rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-
ing or defogging and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather conditions. Push
the switch again to turn the heater off. The
outside rearview mirror heater automatically
turns itself off after 15 minutes.
B380A01EB510E01E
CAUTION:o Do not operate the switch continuously
for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could
cause permanent damage. To remove
any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or ap-
proved de-icer.
WARNING:Be careful when judging the size or distance
of any object seen in the passenger side
rear view mirror. It is a convex mirror with a
curved surface. Any objects seen in this
mirror are closer than they appear.
B510D01E
To adjust the position of either
mirror:
1. Move the selecting switch to the right or left
to activate the adjustable mechanism for
the corresponding door mirror.
2. Now, adjust mirror angle by depressing the
appropriate perimeter switch as illustrated.

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B550A01S-GAT
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHTHIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
(If Installed) (If Installed)(If Installed) (If Installed)
(If Installed)
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window or
inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when the
brakes are applied. Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up the
lever and press the thumb button. Then,
while holding the button in, lower the brake
lever.
B530A01A-AAT
PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE
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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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B580A01L-GATSUN VISOR
B580A01E
Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to
give the driver and front passenger either fron-
tal or sideward shade. The sun visors are fitted
on both sides on all models. To reduce glare or
to shut out direct rays of the sun, turn the sun
visor down to block the annoyance. A vanity
mirror is provided on the back of the sun visor
for the driver and front passenger.
NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
label containing useful information can be
found on the back of each sun visor.
WARNING:Do not place the sun visor in such a manner
that it obscures visibility of the roadway,
traffic or other objects.
Vanity mirror
B800A01E-GATCD Auto Changer (If Installed)
A CD Auto Changer is located in the left side of
the trunk. This system can store up to 8 CDs.
You may select music without changing disks.
First, open the CD Auto Changer door and
insert 8 CDs by taking out the magazine. Then,
push the magazine into the CD Auto Changer.
The CD may be operated with the passenger
compartment audio system controls.
HXD150
B540F01E-GATTAIL GATE (5 DOOR)
Operation From Outside The Vehicle
B540F01E
To open the tail gate, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock.
Then, pull the outside handle toward you.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEBefore you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not
needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key
in the "START" position for more than 15
seconds.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o oo o
o
For safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if theFor safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manualclutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" orTransaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or
"N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle)."N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
"N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
o oo o
o
The ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned fromThe ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned from
The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un- "ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un- "ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal isposition or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal is
position or the negative battery terminal is
disconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To removedisconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To remove
disconnected from the battery. To remove
the key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift leverthe key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift lever
the key, always confirm that the shift lever
is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (Foris securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For
is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For
Automatic Transaxle) Automatic Transaxle)Automatic Transaxle) Automatic Transaxle)
Automatic Transaxle)
o oo o
o
For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting,For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting,
For additional information about starting,
see page 2-3. see page 2-3.see page 2-3. see page 2-3.
see page 2-3.
C040A01A-AAT
KEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONSKEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONS
KEY POSITIONS
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or theThe engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinderkey removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinder
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steeringwhile the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key.wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key.
wheel is locked by removing the key.C030A01A-AAT
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine To Start the EngineTo Start the Engine To Start the Engine
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
C040A01E-1
LOCK LOCKLOCK LOCK
LOCKACC ACCACC ACC
ACC
ON ONON ON
ON
START STARTSTART START
START
o oo o
o
"START" "START""START" "START"
"START"The engine is started in this position. It will crank
until you release the key.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Do not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" positionDo not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds.for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds.
for more than 15 seconds.
o oo o
o
"ON" "ON""ON" "ON"
"ON"When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition
is on and all accessories may be turned on. If the
engine is not running, the key should not be left
in the "ON" position. This will discharge the
battery and may also damage the ignition sys-
tem.
o oo o
o
"ACC" "ACC""ACC" "ACC"
"ACC"With the key in the "ACC" position, some electri-
cal accessories (radio, etc.) may be operated.

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEDO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior Vehicle ExteriorVehicle Exterior Vehicle Exterior
Vehicle ExteriorThe following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition (including spare
tire)
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Vehicle Interior Vehicle InteriorVehicle Interior Vehicle Interior
Vehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating system operation (and air
conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning incorrect-
ly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance from
your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL CHECKING THE ENGINE OILCHECKING THE ENGINE OIL CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
CHECKING THE ENGINE OILEngine oil is essential to the performance and
service of the engine. It is suggested that you
check the oil level at least once a week in
normal use and more often if you are on a trip
or driving in severe conditions.
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Recommended Oil Recommended OilRecommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil
G030A02A
2.0L
SH, SG or SG/CD (API) multi-grade and fuel
efficient oil is recommended.
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GENERAL CHECKS GENERAL CHECKSGENERAL CHECKS GENERAL CHECKS
GENERAL CHECKS
Engine Compartment Engine CompartmentEngine Compartment Engine Compartment
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery conditio
o Air filter condition