2004 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
70HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
B620A01S-AAT
FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING
LIGHT (If Installed)
A red light turns on when the front door is
opened. The purpose of this light is to assist
when you get in or out and also to warn passing
vehicles.
B550A01S-GAT
(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.
B550A02E
B620A01E
WARNING:Do not place the sun visor in such a manner
that it obscures visibility of the roadway,
traffic or other objects.
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B990A03Y-AAT
FLOOR MAT ANCHOR
To use a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make
sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor in your
vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding
forward.
HXGS263
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2. Pull the secondary catch lever up and lift the
hood.
3. Hold the hood open with the support rod.
Before closing the hood, return the support rod
to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower the
hood until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above the
closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place.
WARNING:o Always double check to be sure that the
hood is firmly latched before driving
away. If it is not latched, the hood could
fly open while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
o The support rod must be inserted com-
pletely into the hole provided in the
hood whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent the hood
from falling and possibly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood
in the raised position, as vision is ob-
structed and the hood could fall or be
damaged.
!CAUTION:Make sure that the support rod has been
released prior to closing the hood.
B570A02E-AAT
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
HOOD RELEASE
HXD570
HXDFL570-A

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72REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEAS
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B560A02S-AAT
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the car.
NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved deicer fluid (do not
use radiator anti-freeze) or move the ve-
hicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
WARNING:o The fuel cap must be tightened at least
3 clicks, otherwise light will illuminate.
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
placement part.
o If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-
sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-
mal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly. 4 DOOR
HXDFL5615 DOORB560B01E
!WARNING:o make sure the floor mat is properly placed
on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips
and interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it may cause an
accident.
o Don't put an additional floor mat on the
top of the anchored mat, otherwise the
additional mat may slide forward and
interfere with the movement of the ped-
als.

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WARNING:The trunk lid should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car resulting in serious
illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases
on page 2-2.
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B540A01E-GAT
TRUNK LID (4 DOOR)
Remote Trunk Lid Release
To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull
up the lid release lever.
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down
on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is
securely fastened, always try to pull it up again.
TRUNK LID / TAIL GATE
B540A02E
!WARNING:o Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced
and securely seated after fueling. Failure
to replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap
will result in fuel vapors escaping into
the atmosphere and the MIL indicator
illuminating.
o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.

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B540F02E-GATTAIL GATE (5 DOOR)
Operation From Outside The Vehicle
To open the tail gate, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock.
Then, pull the outside handle toward you.
B540B02E-AAT
Trunk Lid Emergency Latch Release
B540E02E-A
Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark
emergency trunk release lever located inside
the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed.
When pulled, this lever will release the trunk
latch mechanism and open the trunk.
NOTE:o If a person is locked in the trunk, pull the
emergency trunk release lever on the
driver's side of the inside panel of the
trunk to open the trunk lid.
o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept
locked and keys be kept out of the reach
of children, and that parents teach their
children about the dangers of playing in
trunks.
WARNING:Parents should teach children about the
emergency trunk release lever in their ve-
hicle and how to open the trunk lid if they
are accidentally locked in the trunk.
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B540F02E
Pull to open the trunk
B540C01S-AAT
To Unlock Using the Key
To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it
clockwise to unlock. The trunk lid compartment
light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened.
B540C02E

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!WARNING:Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. AL-
WAYS keep face and body out of recoil path.
DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the goods or the
vehicle, care should be taken when carrying
fragile or bulky objects in the trunk.
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LUGGAGE NET
The storage box is located in right side of the
luggage compartment floor.
HXDFL035
Storage BoxB540D01E-GAT
(If Installed)
When loading the objects in the luggage com-
partment, hook the four rings located in the
luggage compartment floor to attach the lug-
gage net as shown illustration. This will prevent
the objects from sliding.
HXDFL1025-1

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76STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVERCD AUTO CHANGER
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B600A01A-AAT
(If Installed)
To Adjust the Steering Wheel:
1. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the lever
by pulling it upward.
WARNING:Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
while driving as this may result in loss of
control of the vehicle which may cause
serious injury or death.
B800A01E-GAT
(If Installed)
The 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, remove
the CD "magazine" and insert up to 8 CDs.
Then, push the magazine into the CD Auto
Changer. The CD may be operated with the
passenger compartment audio system con-
trols.
HXDFL600 HXD150
HORN
B610A01Y-AAT
Press the pad on the steering wheel to sound the
horn.
B610A01E

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5. To increase speed, depress the accelerator
pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the
preset speed. When you remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will
return to the speed you have set.

WARNING:To avoid accidental cruise control engage-
ment, keep the cruise control main switch
off when not using the cruise control.
CRUISE CONTROL
B660A01S-AAT
(If Installed)
B660B02E-AAT
To Set the Cruise Speed
The cruise control system provides automatic
speed control for your comfort when driving on
freeways, tollroads, or other noncongested
highways. This system is designed to function
above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).1. Push in the cruise control main switch on the
end of the barrel. The "CRUISE" indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illumi-
nated. This turns the system on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Push the cruise control switch downward to
"SET (COAST)" and release it. If the "SET"
(COAST)" switch is selected the "CRUISE"
and "SET"(COAST) indicator light in the
instrument cluster will be illuminated simulta-
neously.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
and the desired speed will automatically be
maintained.
B660A01E
B660B01E
Main Switch