2003 Hyundai Elantra warning

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SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNINGSAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
These titles indicate the following:
WARNING:
This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other
persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
CAUTION:
This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment
if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.
NOTE:
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KEYS KEYSKEYS KEYS
KEYS
For greater convenience, the same key oper-
ates all the locks in your Hyundai. However,
because the doors can be locked without a key,
carrying a spare key is recommended in case
you accidentally lock one key inside the car.
B030B01A-AATRecord Your Key Number
A code number is stamped on the number plate
that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This
key number plate should not be left with the
keys but kept in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
The key number should also be recorded in a
place where it can be found in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you should lose
your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can
make new keys if you can supply the key
number.
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DOOR LOCKS DOOR LOCKSDOOR LOCKS DOOR LOCKS
DOOR LOCKS
WARNING:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Before
you drive away (especially if there are chil-
dren in the car), be sure that all the doors
are securely closed and locked so that the
doors cannot be inadvertently opened from
the inside. This helps ensure that the doors o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm,
or revolutions per minute) between 2,000
rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start quick-
ly or depress the accelerator pedal fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid
hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't
drive so slowly in too high a gear that the
engine "bucks"-shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed
from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 min-
utes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) of operation.
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B030C01Y-AATILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCH
(If Installed)
Whenever a door is opened, the ignition switch
will be illuminated for your convenience, pro-
vided the ignition switch is not in the "ON"
position.
The light will go off approximately 10 seconds
after closing the door or when the ignition
switch is turned on.
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To raise or lower the window, turn the window
regulator handle clockwise or counterclock-
wise.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:When opening or closing the windows, make When opening or closing the windows, makeWhen opening or closing the windows, make When opening or closing the windows, make
When opening or closing the windows, make
sure your passenger's arms, hands and sure your passenger's arms, hands andsure your passenger's arms, hands and sure your passenger's arms, hands and
sure your passenger's arms, hands and
body are safely out of the way. body are safely out of the way.body are safely out of the way. body are safely out of the way.
body are safely out of the way.
Close
Open
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POWER WINDOWS (If Installed)
The power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the "ON" position. The main switches
are located on the driver's armrest and control
the front and rear windows on both sides of the
vehicle. The windows may be opened by de-
pressing the appropriate window switch and
closed by pulling up the switch. To open the
window on the driver's side, press the switch(1)
down. The window moves as long as the switch
is operated.
B070E02HP-GATReplacing the batteryWhen the transmitter's battery begins to get
weak, it may take several pushes on the button
to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not
light. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
Battery type : CR2032
Replacement instructions:
1. Separate the case with a blade screwdriver
as shown in the illustration.2. Remove the old battery from the case and
note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same(+side facing
down), then insert it in the transmitter.
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Screwdriver ScrewdriverScrewdriver Screwdriver
Screwdriver
Case CaseCase Case
Case
Battery BatteryBattery Battery
Battery
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WINDOW GLASS WINDOW GLASSWINDOW GLASS WINDOW GLASS
WINDOW GLASS
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B080B01A-AATAdjusting Seat Forward and Rearward Adjusting Seat Forward and RearwardAdjusting Seat Forward and Rearward Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward
Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward
To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull
the lock release lever upward. This will release
the seat on its track so you can move it forward
or rearward to the desired position. When you
find the position you want, release the lever
and slide the seat forward or rearward on its
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ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATSADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the seat while the Never attempt to adjust the seat while theNever attempt to adjust the seat while the Never attempt to adjust the seat while the
Never attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is moving. This could result in loss vehicle is moving. This could result in lossvehicle is moving. This could result in loss vehicle is moving. This could result in loss
vehicle is moving. This could result in loss
of control, or an accident which may cause of control, or an accident which may causeof control, or an accident which may cause of control, or an accident which may cause
of control, or an accident which may cause
death, serious injury, or property damage. death, serious injury, or property damage.death, serious injury, or property damage. death, serious injury, or property damage.
death, serious injury, or property damage.
In order to prevent operation of the passenger
front and rear windows, a window lock switch is
provided on the armrest of the driver's door. To
disable the power windows, press the window
lock switch.
To revert to normal operation, press the win-
dow lock switch a second time.
Auto-Down Window (Driver's Side)
The Auto-Down window is moved to its fully
open position by pushing the switch. To stop at
the desired position push the switch again.
WARNING:1) Be careful that someone's head, hands
and body are not trapped by a closing
window.
2) Never try to operate the main switch on
the driver's door and the individual door
window switch in opposing directions at
the same time. If this is done, the window
will stop and cannot be opened or closed.3) Do not leave children alone in the car.
Always remove the ignition key for their
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Adjusting Seatback Angle Adjusting Seatback AngleAdjusting Seatback Angle Adjusting Seatback Angle
Adjusting Seatback Angle
To recline the seatback, lean forward to take
your weight off it, then pull up on the recliner
control lever at the outside edge of the seat.
Now lean back until the desired seatback angle
is achieved. To lock the seatback into position,
release the recliner control lever.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:To minimize risk of severe injury in the To minimize risk of severe injury in theTo minimize risk of severe injury in the To minimize risk of severe injury in the
To minimize risk of severe injury in the
event of a collision or a sudden stop, both event of a collision or a sudden stop, bothevent of a collision or a sudden stop, both event of a collision or a sudden stop, both
event of a collision or a sudden stop, both
the driver and passenger seatbacks should the driver and passenger seatbacks shouldthe driver and passenger seatbacks should the driver and passenger seatbacks should
the driver and passenger seatbacks should
always be in an upright position while the always be in an upright position while thealways be in an upright position while the always be in an upright position while the
always be in an upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. The protection provid- vehicle is in motion. The protection provid-vehicle is in motion. The protection provid- vehicle is in motion. The protection provid-
vehicle is in motion. The protection provid-
ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontal ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontaled by the seat belts and airbags in a frontal ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontal
ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontal
collision may be reduced significantly collision may be reduced significantlycollision may be reduced significantly collision may be reduced significantly
collision may be reduced significantly
when the seatbacks are reclined. There is when the seatbacks are reclined. There iswhen the seatbacks are reclined. There is when the seatbacks are reclined. There is
when the seatbacks are reclined. There is track until it locks into the desired position and
cannot be moved further.
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Seat Cushion Height Adjustment Seat Cushion Height AdjustmentSeat Cushion Height Adjustment Seat Cushion Height Adjustment
Seat Cushion Height Adjustment
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed) (Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed) (Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)
To raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion, turn the front knob forward or rear-
ward. To raise or lower the rear part of the seat
cushion, turn the rear knob forward or rearward.
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Adjustable Headrests Adjustable HeadrestsAdjustable Headrests Adjustable Headrests
Adjustable Headrests
Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk
of neck injuries.
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it,
push it down while pressing the lock knob.
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:o oo o
o
For maximum effectiveness in case of an For maximum effectiveness in case of anFor maximum effectiveness in case of an For maximum effectiveness in case of an
For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident, the headrest should be adjusted accident, the headrest should be adjustedaccident, the headrest should be adjusted accident, the headrest should be adjusted
accident, the headrest should be adjusted
so the top of the headrest is at the same so the top of the headrest is at the sameso the top of the headrest is at the same so the top of the headrest is at the same
so the top of the headrest is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's ears. height as the top of the occupant's ears.height as the top of the occupant's ears. height as the top of the occupant's ears.
height as the top of the occupant's ears.
The use of a cushion that holds the body The use of a cushion that holds the bodyThe use of a cushion that holds the body The use of a cushion that holds the body
The use of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not recom away from the seatback is not recomaway from the seatback is not recom away from the seatback is not recom
away from the seatback is not recom
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mended. mended.mended. mended.
mended.
o oo o
o
Do not operate the vehicle with the head- Do not operate the vehicle with the head-Do not operate the vehicle with the head- Do not operate the vehicle with the head-
Do not operate the vehicle with the head-
rests removed as severe injury to an rests removed as severe injury to anrests removed as severe injury to an rests removed as severe injury to an
rests removed as severe injury to an
occupant may occur in the event of an occupant may occur in the event of anoccupant may occur in the event of an occupant may occur in the event of an
occupant may occur in the event of an
accident. Headrests may provide protec- accident. Headrests may provide protec-accident. Headrests may provide protec- accident. Headrests may provide protec-
accident. Headrests may provide protec-
tion against severe neck injuries when tion against severe neck injuries whention against severe neck injuries when tion against severe neck injuries when
tion against severe neck injuries when
properly adjusted. properly adjusted.properly adjusted. properly adjusted.
properly adjusted.
B080E01O-AATLumbar Support Control Lumbar Support ControlLumbar Support Control Lumbar Support Control
Lumbar Support Control
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed) (Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed) (Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)
To adjust the lumbar support, turn the handle
on the outboard or left side of the seat. To
increase the amount of lumbar support, pull the
lever forward. To decrease it, push the lever
toward the rear.
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Lock knob
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greater risk that the driver and passenger greater risk that the driver and passengergreater risk that the driver and passenger greater risk that the driver and passenger
greater risk that the driver and passenger
will slide under the seat belt which may will slide under the seat belt which maywill slide under the seat belt which may will slide under the seat belt which may
will slide under the seat belt which may
result in serious injury if a crash occurs result in serious injury if a crash occursresult in serious injury if a crash occurs result in serious injury if a crash occurs
result in serious injury if a crash occurs
when the seatbacks are reclined. The seat when the seatbacks are reclined. The seatwhen the seatbacks are reclined. The seat when the seatbacks are reclined. The seat
when the seatbacks are reclined. The seat
belt cannot provide full protection to an belt cannot provide full protection to anbelt cannot provide full protection to an belt cannot provide full protection to an
belt cannot provide full protection to an
occupant if the seat back is reclined. occupant if the seat back is reclined.occupant if the seat back is reclined. occupant if the seat back is reclined.
occupant if the seat back is reclined.

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other cargo should not be piled higher than the
top of the seatback. In addition, do not place
objects on the rear shelf as they may move
forward during braking or in an accident and
strike vehicle passengers.
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REAR SEAT WARNING REAR SEAT WARNINGREAR SEAT WARNING REAR SEAT WARNING
REAR SEAT WARNING
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The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate
carrying long items or to increase the luggage
capacity of the vehicle.
o To unlock the seatback, pull up the seatback
locking knob, then push forward on the
seatback panel.
o When you return the seatback to its upright
position, always be sure it has locked into
position by pushing on the top of the
seatback.
WARNING:When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after being folded down, be
careful not to damage the seat belt webbing
or buckle. In addition, do not allow the seat
belt webbing or buckle to get caught or
pinched in the rear seat.
B110A01E-GATFOLDING REAR SEATBACKS (4 DOOR)
(If Installed)
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WARNING:The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks
is to allow you to carry longer objects than
could otherwise be accommodated. Do not
allow passengers to sit on top of the folded
down seat back while the car is moving as
this is not a proper seating position and no
seat belts are available for use. This could
result in serious injury or death in case of an
accident or sudden stop. Objects carried on
the folded down seatback should not ex-
tend higher than the top of the front seats.
This could allow cargo to slide forward and
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B080H01E-AATRETURNING THE REAR SEATBACK TO
AN UPRIGHT POSITION (5 DOOR)
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When you return the seatback to its upright
position, always be sure it has locked into
position by pulling and pushing on the top of the
seatback. If the seatback is locked completely,
the red color in the seatback locking knob is not
visible.
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Buckle clips
B080G01E-AATFOLDING REAR SEATBACK AND SEAT
CUSHION (5 DOOR)
For greater convenience, the entire seat cush-
ion may be folded forward and the entire
seatback folded down.
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1. Remove the headrest.
2. Pull the strap of the seat cushion (A) upward
to fold up the seat cushion.
3. Pull the seatback locking knob (B) on the
seatback to fold-down the seatback.
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4. Then, pull forward on the seatback panel.
CAUTION:After folding the rear seatback and seat
cushion, store the headrests in the luggage
room so that they will not be thrown forward
in the case of a sudden stop or an accident. Strap
Warning label
Red color

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SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONSSEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
All occupants of the vehicle must wear their All occupants of the vehicle must wear theirAll occupants of the vehicle must wear their All occupants of the vehicle must wear their
All occupants of the vehicle must wear their
seat belts at all times. Note that this vehicle seat belts at all times. Note that this vehicleseat belts at all times. Note that this vehicle seat belts at all times. Note that this vehicle
seat belts at all times. Note that this vehicle
is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint is equipped with a Supplemental Restraintis equipped with a Supplemental Restraint is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint
is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint
(Airbag) System as discussed beginning on (Airbag) System as discussed beginning on(Airbag) System as discussed beginning on (Airbag) System as discussed beginning on
(Airbag) System as discussed beginning on
page 1-21. The seat belts must be used in page 1-21. The seat belts must be used inpage 1-21. The seat belts must be used in page 1-21. The seat belts must be used in
page 1-21. The seat belts must be used in
conjunction with the supplemental airbag conjunction with the supplemental airbagconjunction with the supplemental airbag conjunction with the supplemental airbag
conjunction with the supplemental airbag
system. State laws may require that some or system. State laws may require that some orsystem. State laws may require that some or system. State laws may require that some or
system. State laws may require that some or
all occupants of the vehicle use seat belts. all occupants of the vehicle use seat belts.all occupants of the vehicle use seat belts. all occupants of the vehicle use seat belts.
all occupants of the vehicle use seat belts.
The possibility of increased injury or sever- The possibility of increased injury or sever-The possibility of increased injury or sever- The possibility of increased injury or sever-
The possibility of increased injury or sever-
ity of injury in an accident will be increased ity of injury in an accident will be increasedity of injury in an accident will be increased ity of injury in an accident will be increased
ity of injury in an accident will be increased
if this elementary safety precaution is not if this elementary safety precaution is notif this elementary safety precaution is not if this elementary safety precaution is not
if this elementary safety precaution is not
observed. In addition, the following recom- observed. In addition, the following recom-observed. In addition, the following recom- observed. In addition, the following recom-
observed. In addition, the following recom-
mendations are made: mendations are made:mendations are made: mendations are made:
mendations are made:
WARNING:o Before folding the seatback, place the
rear seat belt buckles in the buckle clips
on the seatback. This will prevent the
seat belt buckles from becoming cov-
ered by the seat cushion when it is re-
turned to the seating position.
o When you return the folded down seat
back to its upright position, make sure
the seat belts are in position to be acces-
sible and to function properly.
o WARNING LABEL: When returning the
seat cushion to the seating position, place
the seat belt buckles on top of the cush-
ion.
o The purpose of the fold down rear seat
back and the fold forward rear seat cush-
ion is to increase cargo space. Do not
allow passengers to sit in the cargo area
while the car is moving. This is not a
proper seating position and no seat belts
are available for use when the seat back
is folded down. Passengers who are not
properly seated and wearing seat belts
could sustain serious injuries or death in
case of an accident or a sudden stop.
o Objects should not extend higher than
the top of the front seatbacks. This could
allow cargo to slide forward and cause
injury or damage during sudden stops.
o When you return the folded down seat
back to its upright position, always be
sure to place the rear seat belt buckles
on the seat cushion below the seatback.o When you return the folded down
seatback to its upright position, always
be sure to install the headrests in their
proper positions. Headrests are impor-
tant to the safety of occupants in a rear
collision. If the headrests are not in-
stalled in their proper position, serious
injury or death could result if a rear end
collision occurs.
B150B03Y-AATInfant or Small ChildAll 50 states have child restraint laws. You
should be aware of the specific requirements in
your state. Child and/or infant safety seats
must be properly placed and installed in the
rear seat. Information about the use of these
restraints begins on page 1-16.
WARNING:Every person in your vehicle needs to be
properly restrained at all times, including
infants and children. In a collision, an unre-
strained child can become a "missile" in-
side the car. The force required to hold a
child on your lap could be so great that you
could not hold the child. Any child riding in
the vehicle should always be in a proper
restraint in the rear seat of the vehicle.
NOTE:Small children are best protected from in-
jury in an accident when properly restrained
in the rear seat by a child restraint system
that meets the requirements of the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Before buy-
ing any child restraint system, make sure
that it has a label certifying that it meets
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The re-
straint must be appropriate for your child's
height and weight. Check the label on the
child restraint for this information. See page
1-16.