2003 Hyundai Elantra service

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FOREWORD FOREWORDFOREWORD FOREWORD
FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating
people who drive Hyundai. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build
is something of which we're very proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested
that you read it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you
receive from your new car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an
authorized Hyundai dealer. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and
any other assistance that may be required.
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Note:Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this Hyundai,
please leave the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.
CAUTION: Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and
lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and
lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 9-3 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the
Owner's Manual and which also appear in the Service Station Information on the back cover of the
Owner's Manual.
Copyright 2003 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission
of Hyundai Motor Company.

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FUEL ONLY
B020A01S-AATBREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI
During the First 1,200 Miles (2,000 Km)
No formal "break-in" procedure is required with
your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-
ute to the economical operation and durability
of your Hyundai by observing the following
recommendations during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km).
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use Unleaded GasolineCAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzleDo not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling. shut off when refueling.shut off when refueling. shut off when refueling.
shut off when refueling.
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The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3 The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3 The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
clicks, otherwise " " light may illu- clicks, otherwise " " light may illu-clicks, otherwise " " light may illu- clicks, otherwise " " light may illu-
clicks, otherwise " " light may illu-
minate. minate.minate. minate.
minate.
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
must be used in your Hyundai.
If leaded gasoline is used, it will cause the
catalytic converter to become ineffective and
the emission control system to malfunction.
This can also result in increased maintenance
expense.
To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel, the
larger nozzle used with leaded gasoline at
service stations cannot be inserted into the fuel
tank opening of your Hyundai.
B010B01A-AATWhat About Gasohol?Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline
and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be used
in your Hyundai. However, if your engine devel-
ops driveability problems, the use of 100%
unleaded gasoline is recommended. Fuels with
unspecified quantities of alcohol, or alcohols
other than ethanol, should not be used.
B010C01A-AATUse of MTBE
Hyundai recommends that fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not
be used in your Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle
performance and produce vapor lock or hard
starting.
B010D01A-AATDo Not Use Methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol)
should not be used in your Hyundai. This type
of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and
damage components of the fuel system.
CAUTION:Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems that
are caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight.).
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign Countries
If you are going to drive your Hyundai in another
country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-
tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai
recommends that you use gasolines treated
with detergent additives, which help prevent
deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines
will help the engine run cleaner and enhance
performance of the Emission Control System.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
(AIRBAG) SYSTEM (SRS) (AIRBAG) SYSTEM (SRS)(AIRBAG) SYSTEM (SRS) (AIRBAG) SYSTEM (SRS)
(AIRBAG) SYSTEM (SRS)
Your Hyundai is equipped with a Supplemental
Restraint (Airbag) System. The indications of
the system's presence are the letters "SRS AIR
BAG" embossed on the airbag pad cover in the
steering wheel and the passenger's side front
panel pad above the glove box.
Driver's Airbag
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If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work- If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work-If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work- If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work-
If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work-
ing properly, this warning light will illu- ing properly, this warning light will illu-ing properly, this warning light will illu- ing properly, this warning light will illu-
ing properly, this warning light will illu-
minate even if there is no malfunction of minate even if there is no malfunction ofminate even if there is no malfunction of minate even if there is no malfunction of
minate even if there is no malfunction of
the SRS airbag system. If the SRS airbag the SRS airbag system. If the SRS airbagthe SRS airbag system. If the SRS airbag the SRS airbag system. If the SRS airbag
the SRS airbag system. If the SRS airbag
warning light does not illuminate when warning light does not illuminate whenwarning light does not illuminate when warning light does not illuminate when
warning light does not illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to "ON", or if it the ignition key is turned to "ON", or if itthe ignition key is turned to "ON", or if it the ignition key is turned to "ON", or if it
the ignition key is turned to "ON", or if it
remains illuminated after blinking for remains illuminated after blinking forremains illuminated after blinking for remains illuminated after blinking for
remains illuminated after blinking for
approximately 6 seconds, or if it illumi- approximately 6 seconds, or if it illumi-approximately 6 seconds, or if it illumi- approximately 6 seconds, or if it illumi-
approximately 6 seconds, or if it illumi-
nates while the vehicle is being driven, nates while the vehicle is being driven,nates while the vehicle is being driven, nates while the vehicle is being driven,
nates while the vehicle is being driven,
please have an authorized Hyundai dealer please have an authorized Hyundai dealerplease have an authorized Hyundai dealer please have an authorized Hyundai dealer
please have an authorized Hyundai dealer
inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt or inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt orinspect the pre-tensioner seat belt or inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt or
inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt or
SRS airbag system as soon as possible. SRS airbag system as soon as possible.SRS airbag system as soon as possible. SRS airbag system as soon as possible.
SRS airbag system as soon as possible.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
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Pre-tensioners are designed to operate Pre-tensioners are designed to operatePre-tensioners are designed to operate Pre-tensioners are designed to operate
Pre-tensioners are designed to operate
only one time. After activation, pre- only one time. After activation, pre-only one time. After activation, pre- only one time. After activation, pre-
only one time. After activation, pre-
tensioner seat belts must be replaced. tensioner seat belts must be replaced.tensioner seat belts must be replaced. tensioner seat belts must be replaced.
tensioner seat belts must be replaced.
All seat belts, of any type, should always All seat belts, of any type, should alwaysAll seat belts, of any type, should always All seat belts, of any type, should always
All seat belts, of any type, should always
be replaced after they have been worn be replaced after they have been wornbe replaced after they have been worn be replaced after they have been worn
be replaced after they have been worn
during a collision. during a collision.during a collision. during a collision.
during a collision.
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The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly The pre-tensioner seat belt assemblyThe pre-tensioner seat belt assembly The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly
The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly
mechanisms become hot during activa- mechanisms become hot during activa-mechanisms become hot during activa- mechanisms become hot during activa-
mechanisms become hot during activa-
tion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat tion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seattion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat tion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat
tion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat
belt assemblies for several minutes after belt assemblies for several minutes afterbelt assemblies for several minutes after belt assemblies for several minutes after
belt assemblies for several minutes after
they have been activated. they have been activated.they have been activated. they have been activated.
they have been activated.
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Do not attempt to inspect or replace the Do not attempt to inspect or replace theDo not attempt to inspect or replace the Do not attempt to inspect or replace the
Do not attempt to inspect or replace the
pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This must pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This mustpre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This must pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This must
pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This must
be done by an authorized Hyundai dealer. be done by an authorized Hyundai dealer.be done by an authorized Hyundai dealer. be done by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
be done by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
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Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat beltDo not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt
Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt
assemblies. assemblies.assemblies. assemblies.
assemblies.
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Do not attempt to service or repair the Do not attempt to service or repair theDo not attempt to service or repair the Do not attempt to service or repair the
Do not attempt to service or repair the
pre-tensioner seat belt system in any pre-tensioner seat belt system in anypre-tensioner seat belt system in any pre-tensioner seat belt system in any
pre-tensioner seat belt system in any
manner. manner.manner. manner.
manner.
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Improper handling of the pre-tensioner Improper handling of the pre-tensionerImproper handling of the pre-tensioner Improper handling of the pre-tensioner
Improper handling of the pre-tensioner
seat belt assemblies, and failure to heed seat belt assemblies, and failure to heedseat belt assemblies, and failure to heed seat belt assemblies, and failure to heed
seat belt assemblies, and failure to heed
the warnings to not strike, modify, in- the warnings to not strike, modify, in-the warnings to not strike, modify, in- the warnings to not strike, modify, in-
the warnings to not strike, modify, in-
spect, replace, service or repair the pre- spect, replace, service or repair the pre-spect, replace, service or repair the pre- spect, replace, service or repair the pre-
spect, replace, service or repair the pre-
tensioner seat belt assemblies may lead tensioner seat belt assemblies may leadtensioner seat belt assemblies may lead tensioner seat belt assemblies may lead
tensioner seat belt assemblies may lead
to improper operation or inadvertent ac- to improper operation or inadvertent ac-to improper operation or inadvertent ac- to improper operation or inadvertent ac-
to improper operation or inadvertent ac-
tivation and serious injury. tivation and serious injury.tivation and serious injury. tivation and serious injury.
tivation and serious injury.
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Always wear the seat belts when driving Always wear the seat belts when drivingAlways wear the seat belts when driving Always wear the seat belts when driving
Always wear the seat belts when driving
or riding in a motor vehicle. or riding in a motor vehicle.or riding in a motor vehicle. or riding in a motor vehicle.
or riding in a motor vehicle.The Hyundai SRS consists of airbags installed
under the pad covers in the center of the
steering wheel and the passenger's side front
panel above the glove box. The purpose of the
SRS is to provide the vehicle's driver and the
front passenger with additional protection when
used together with the seat belt, in case of a
frontal impact.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Be sure to read information about the SRS Be sure to read information about the SRSBe sure to read information about the SRS Be sure to read information about the SRS
Be sure to read information about the SRS
on the labels provided on the backside of on the labels provided on the backside ofon the labels provided on the backside of on the labels provided on the backside of
on the labels provided on the backside of
the sun visor and in the glove box. the sun visor and in the glove box.the sun visor and in the glove box. the sun visor and in the glove box.
the sun visor and in the glove box.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
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As its name implies, the SRS is designed As its name implies, the SRS is designedAs its name implies, the SRS is designed As its name implies, the SRS is designed
As its name implies, the SRS is designed
to work with, and be supplemental to, the to work with, and be supplemental to, theto work with, and be supplemental to, the to work with, and be supplemental to, the
to work with, and be supplemental to, the
driver's and the passenger's three point driver's and the passenger's three pointdriver's and the passenger's three point driver's and the passenger's three point
driver's and the passenger's three point
seat belt systems and is not a substitute seat belt systems and is not a substituteseat belt systems and is not a substitute seat belt systems and is not a substitute
seat belt systems and is not a substitute
for them. Therefore, your seat belts must for them. Therefore, your seat belts mustfor them. Therefore, your seat belts must for them. Therefore, your seat belts must
for them. Therefore, your seat belts must
be worn at all times while the vehicle is in be worn at all times while the vehicle is inbe worn at all times while the vehicle is in be worn at all times while the vehicle is in
be worn at all times while the vehicle is in
motion. The airbags deploy only in cer- motion. The airbags deploy only in cer-motion. The airbags deploy only in cer- motion. The airbags deploy only in cer-
motion. The airbags deploy only in cer-
tain frontal impact conditions severe tain frontal impact conditions severetain frontal impact conditions severe tain frontal impact conditions severe
tain frontal impact conditions severe
enough to cause significant injury to the enough to cause significant injury to theenough to cause significant injury to the enough to cause significant injury to the
enough to cause significant injury to the
vehicle occupants. vehicle occupants.vehicle occupants. vehicle occupants.
vehicle occupants.
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The SRS is designed to deploy the airbags The SRS is designed to deploy the airbagsThe SRS is designed to deploy the airbags The SRS is designed to deploy the airbags
The SRS is designed to deploy the airbags
only when an impact is sufficiently se- only when an impact is sufficiently se-only when an impact is sufficiently se- only when an impact is sufficiently se-
only when an impact is sufficiently se-
vere and when the impact angle is less vere and when the impact angle is lessvere and when the impact angle is less vere and when the impact angle is less
vere and when the impact angle is less
than 30° from the forward longitudinal than 30° from the forward longitudinalthan 30° from the forward longitudinal than 30° from the forward longitudinal
than 30° from the forward longitudinal
axis of the vehicle and will not deploy in axis of the vehicle and will not deploy inaxis of the vehicle and will not deploy in axis of the vehicle and will not deploy in
axis of the vehicle and will not deploy in
side, rear or rollover impacts. Addition- side, rear or rollover impacts. Addition-side, rear or rollover impacts. Addition- side, rear or rollover impacts. Addition-
side, rear or rollover impacts. Addition-
ally, the airbags will only deploy once. ally, the airbags will only deploy once.ally, the airbags will only deploy once. ally, the airbags will only deploy once.
ally, the airbags will only deploy once.
Thus, seat belts must be worn at all Thus, seat belts must be worn at allThus, seat belts must be worn at all Thus, seat belts must be worn at all
Thus, seat belts must be worn at all
times. times.times. times.
times.

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SRS Components and Functions SRS Components and FunctionsSRS Components and Functions SRS Components and Functions
SRS Components and Functions
The SRS consists of the following components:
- Driver's Airbag Module
- Passenger's Airbag Module
- Knee Bolster
- SRS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
- SRS Control Module (SRSCM)
The SRSCM continually monitors all elements
while the ignition is "ON" to determine if a frontal
or near-frontal impact is severe enough to
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Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS Do not tamper with or disconnect SRSDo not tamper with or disconnect SRS Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring, or other components of the SRS wiring, or other components of the SRSwiring, or other components of the SRS wiring, or other components of the SRS
wiring, or other components of the SRS
system. Doing so could result in injury, system. Doing so could result in injury,system. Doing so could result in injury, system. Doing so could result in injury,
system. Doing so could result in injury,
due to accidental firing of the airbags or due to accidental firing of the airbags ordue to accidental firing of the airbags or due to accidental firing of the airbags or
due to accidental firing of the airbags or
by rendering the SRS inoperative. by rendering the SRS inoperative.by rendering the SRS inoperative. by rendering the SRS inoperative.
by rendering the SRS inoperative.
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Do not install a child restraint system in Do not install a child restraint system inDo not install a child restraint system in Do not install a child restraint system in
Do not install a child restraint system in
the front passenger seat position. A child the front passenger seat position. A childthe front passenger seat position. A child the front passenger seat position. A child
the front passenger seat position. A child
restraint system must never be placed in restraint system must never be placed inrestraint system must never be placed in restraint system must never be placed in
restraint system must never be placed in
the front seat. The infant or child could be the front seat. The infant or child could bethe front seat. The infant or child could be the front seat. The infant or child could be
the front seat. The infant or child could be
severely injured or killed by an airbag severely injured or killed by an airbagseverely injured or killed by an airbag severely injured or killed by an airbag
severely injured or killed by an airbag
deployment in case of an accident. deployment in case of an accident.deployment in case of an accident. deployment in case of an accident.
deployment in case of an accident.
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Do not allow children to ride in the front Do not allow children to ride in the frontDo not allow children to ride in the front Do not allow children to ride in the front
Do not allow children to ride in the front
passenger seat. If older children (teenag- passenger seat. If older children (teenag-passenger seat. If older children (teenag- passenger seat. If older children (teenag-
passenger seat. If older children (teenag-
ers and older) must ride in the front seat, ers and older) must ride in the front seat,ers and older) must ride in the front seat, ers and older) must ride in the front seat,
ers and older) must ride in the front seat,
make sure they are always properly belted make sure they are always properly beltedmake sure they are always properly belted make sure they are always properly belted
make sure they are always properly belted
and that the seat is moved back as far as and that the seat is moved back as far asand that the seat is moved back as far as and that the seat is moved back as far as
and that the seat is moved back as far as
possible. possible.possible. possible.
possible.
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For maximum safety protection in all For maximum safety protection in allFor maximum safety protection in all For maximum safety protection in all
For maximum safety protection in all
types of crashes, all occupants includ- types of crashes, all occupants includ-types of crashes, all occupants includ- types of crashes, all occupants includ-
types of crashes, all occupants includ-
ing the driver should always wear their ing the driver should always wear theiring the driver should always wear their ing the driver should always wear their
ing the driver should always wear their
seat belts whether or not an airbag is seat belts whether or not an airbag isseat belts whether or not an airbag is seat belts whether or not an airbag is
seat belts whether or not an airbag is
also provided at their seating position to also provided at their seating position toalso provided at their seating position to also provided at their seating position to
also provided at their seating position to
minimize the risk of severe injury or minimize the risk of severe injury orminimize the risk of severe injury or minimize the risk of severe injury or
minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in the event of a crash. Do not sit or death in the event of a crash. Do not sit ordeath in the event of a crash. Do not sit or death in the event of a crash. Do not sit or
death in the event of a crash. Do not sit or
lean unnecessarily close to the airbag lean unnecessarily close to the airbaglean unnecessarily close to the airbag lean unnecessarily close to the airbag
lean unnecessarily close to the airbag
while the vehicle is in motion. while the vehicle is in motion.while the vehicle is in motion. while the vehicle is in motion.
while the vehicle is in motion.
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The SRS airbag system must deploy very The SRS airbag system must deploy veryThe SRS airbag system must deploy very The SRS airbag system must deploy very
The SRS airbag system must deploy very
rapidly to provide protection in a crash. rapidly to provide protection in a crash.rapidly to provide protection in a crash. rapidly to provide protection in a crash.
rapidly to provide protection in a crash.
If an occupant is out of position because If an occupant is out of position becauseIf an occupant is out of position because If an occupant is out of position because
If an occupant is out of position because
of not wearing a seat belt, the airbag may of not wearing a seat belt, the airbag mayof not wearing a seat belt, the airbag may of not wearing a seat belt, the airbag may
of not wearing a seat belt, the airbag may
forcefully contact the occupant causing forcefully contact the occupant causingforcefully contact the occupant causing forcefully contact the occupant causing
forcefully contact the occupant causing
serious or fatal injuries. serious or fatal injuries.serious or fatal injuries. serious or fatal injuries.
serious or fatal injuries.
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Rear impact
Side Impact
Rollover
o Front airbags are not intended to deploy
in side-impact, rear-impact or rollover
crashes. In addition, airbags will not de-
ploy in frontal crashes below the deploy-
ment threshold speed.
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The driver should sit back as far as pos- The driver should sit back as far as pos-The driver should sit back as far as pos- The driver should sit back as far as pos-
The driver should sit back as far as pos-
sible while still maintaining control of sible while still maintaining control ofsible while still maintaining control of sible while still maintaining control of
sible while still maintaining control of
the vehicle. If you are sitting too close to the vehicle. If you are sitting too close tothe vehicle. If you are sitting too close to the vehicle. If you are sitting too close to
the vehicle. If you are sitting too close to
the airbag, it can cause death or serious the airbag, it can cause death or seriousthe airbag, it can cause death or serious the airbag, it can cause death or serious
the airbag, it can cause death or serious
injury when it inflates. injury when it inflates.injury when it inflates. injury when it inflates.
injury when it inflates.
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No objects should be placed over or near No objects should be placed over or nearNo objects should be placed over or near No objects should be placed over or near
No objects should be placed over or near
the airbag modules on the steering wheel, the airbag modules on the steering wheel,the airbag modules on the steering wheel, the airbag modules on the steering wheel,
the airbag modules on the steering wheel,
instrument panel, and the front instrument panel, and the frontinstrument panel, and the front instrument panel, and the front
instrument panel, and the front
passenger's panel above the glove box, passenger's panel above the glove box,passenger's panel above the glove box, passenger's panel above the glove box,
passenger's panel above the glove box,
because any such object could cause because any such object could causebecause any such object could cause because any such object could cause
because any such object could cause
harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe harm if the vehicle is in a crash severeharm if the vehicle is in a crash severe harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe
harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe
enough to cause the airbags to deploy. enough to cause the airbags to deploy.enough to cause the airbags to deploy. enough to cause the airbags to deploy.
enough to cause the airbags to deploy.
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If the airbags deploy, they must be re- If the airbags deploy, they must be re-If the airbags deploy, they must be re- If the airbags deploy, they must be re-
If the airbags deploy, they must be re-
placed by an authorized Hyundai dealer. placed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.placed by an authorized Hyundai dealer. placed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
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center of the steering wheel and in the front
passenger's panel above the glove box. When
the SRSCM detects a considerable impact to
the front of the vehicle, it will automatically
deploy the airbags.
Passenger's Airbag
Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly
into the pad covers will separate under pres-
sure from the expansion of the airbags. Further
opening of the covers then allows full inflation
of the airbags.
A fully inflated airbag in combination with a
properly worn seat belt slows the driver's or the
passenger's forward motion, thus reducing the
risk of head or chest injury.
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The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) on
the instrument panel will blink for about 6 sec-
onds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON"
position or after the engine is started, after
which the SRI should go out.
Passenger's Airbag
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After complete inflation, the airbag immediately
starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain
forward visibility.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:When installing a container of liquid air When installing a container of liquid airWhen installing a container of liquid air When installing a container of liquid air
When installing a container of liquid air
freshener inside a vehicle, do not place it freshener inside a vehicle, do not place itfreshener inside a vehicle, do not place it freshener inside a vehicle, do not place it
freshener inside a vehicle, do not place it
near the instrument cluster nor on the in- near the instrument cluster nor on the in-near the instrument cluster nor on the in- near the instrument cluster nor on the in-
near the instrument cluster nor on the in-
strument panel pad surface. If there is any strument panel pad surface. If there is anystrument panel pad surface. If there is any strument panel pad surface. If there is any
strument panel pad surface. If there is any
leakage from the air freshener onto these leakage from the air freshener onto theseleakage from the air freshener onto these leakage from the air freshener onto these
leakage from the air freshener onto these
areas (Instrument cluster, instrument panel areas (Instrument cluster, instrument panelareas (Instrument cluster, instrument panel areas (Instrument cluster, instrument panel
areas (Instrument cluster, instrument panel
pad or air ventilator), it may damage these pad or air ventilator), it may damage thesepad or air ventilator), it may damage these pad or air ventilator), it may damage these
pad or air ventilator), it may damage these
parts. If the liquid from the air freshener parts. If the liquid from the air freshenerparts. If the liquid from the air freshener parts. If the liquid from the air freshener
parts. If the liquid from the air freshener
does leak onto these areas, wash them with does leak onto these areas, wash them withdoes leak onto these areas, wash them with does leak onto these areas, wash them with
does leak onto these areas, wash them with
water immediately. water immediately.water immediately. water immediately.
water immediately.
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B990B01ESide airbag
sensor
WARNING:o For best protection from the side impact
airbag system and to avoid being injured
by the deploying side impact airbag, both
front seat occupants should sit in an
upright position with the seat belt prop-
erly fastened. The driver's hands should
be placed on the steering wheel at the
9:00 and 3:00 o'clock positions. The
passenger's arms and hands should be
placed in their laps.
o Do not use any accessory seat covers.
o Use of seat covers could reduce or pre-
vent the effectiveness of the system.
o Do not install any accessories on the
side or near the side impact airbag.
o Do not use excessive force on the side of
the seat.
o Do not place any objects over the airbag
or between the airbag and yourself.o Do not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door and the
front seat. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles and cause injury if
the supplemental side impact air bag
inflates.
o To prevent unexpected deployment of
the side impact air bag that may result in
personal injury, avoid impact to the side
airbag sensor when the ignition key is
on.B240C02A-AAT
SRS Care SRS CareSRS Care SRS Care
SRS Careo The SRS is virtually maintenance free and
there are no parts you can safely service by
yourself. The entire SRS system must be
inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer
10 years after the date that the vehicle was
manufactured.
o Any work on the SRS system, such as re-
moving, installing, repairing, or any work on
the steering wheel must be performed by a
qualified Hyundai technician. Improper han-
dling of the airbag system may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
Do not install a child restraint system in Do not install a child restraint system inDo not install a child restraint system in Do not install a child restraint system in
Do not install a child restraint system in
the front passenger seat position. the front passenger seat position.the front passenger seat position. the front passenger seat position.
the front passenger seat position.
A child restraint system must never be A child restraint system must never beA child restraint system must never be A child restraint system must never be
A child restraint system must never be
placed in the front seat. The infant or child placed in the front seat. The infant or childplaced in the front seat. The infant or child placed in the front seat. The infant or child
placed in the front seat. The infant or child
could be severely injured or killed by an could be severely injured or killed by ancould be severely injured or killed by an could be severely injured or killed by an
could be severely injured or killed by an
airbag deployment in case of an accident. airbag deployment in case of an accident.airbag deployment in case of an accident. airbag deployment in case of an accident.
airbag deployment in case of an accident.
o oo o
o
Modification to SRS components or wir- Modification to SRS components or wir-Modification to SRS components or wir- Modification to SRS components or wir-
Modification to SRS components or wir-
ing, including the addition of any kind of ing, including the addition of any kind ofing, including the addition of any kind of ing, including the addition of any kind of
ing, including the addition of any kind of
badges to the pad covers or modifica- badges to the pad covers or modifica-badges to the pad covers or modifica- badges to the pad covers or modifica-
badges to the pad covers or modifica-
tions to the body structure, can adversely tions to the body structure, can adverselytions to the body structure, can adversely tions to the body structure, can adversely
tions to the body structure, can adversely
affect SRS performance and lead to pos- affect SRS performance and lead to pos-affect SRS performance and lead to pos- affect SRS performance and lead to pos-
affect SRS performance and lead to pos-
sible injury. sible injury.sible injury. sible injury.
sible injury.
o oo o
o
For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use For cleaning the airbag pad covers, useFor cleaning the airbag pad covers, use For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use
For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use
only a soft, dry cloth or one which has only a soft, dry cloth or one which hasonly a soft, dry cloth or one which has only a soft, dry cloth or one which has
only a soft, dry cloth or one which has
been moistened with plain water. Sol- been moistened with plain water. Sol-been moistened with plain water. Sol- been moistened with plain water. Sol-
been moistened with plain water. Sol-
vents or cleaners could adversely affect vents or cleaners could adversely affectvents or cleaners could adversely affect vents or cleaners could adversely affect
vents or cleaners could adversely affect
the airbag covers and proper deployment the airbag covers and proper deploymentthe airbag covers and proper deployment the airbag covers and proper deployment
the airbag covers and proper deployment
of the system. of the system.of the system. of the system.
of the system.
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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.
B260B01A-AAT
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
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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.