2004 Hyundai Elantra service schedule

2DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
14SMOOTH CORNERING
o Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extended warm-up. As soon as the engine
is running smoothly, you can drive away. In
very cold weather, however, give your en-
gine a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging
is driving too slowly in too high a gear result-
ing in the engine bucking. If this happens,
shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine
power so your fuel economy is reduced
when you use it.C150A01A-AAT
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners,
especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners
should always be taken under gentle accelera-
tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear
will be held to a minimum. o Be sure that the wheels are aligned cor-
rectly. Improper alignment can result from
hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tire
wear and may also result in other problems
as well as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel economy and reduced maintenance
costs, maintain your car in accordance with
the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If
you drive your car in severe conditions,
more frequent maintenance is required (see
Section 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service,
your Hyundai should be kept clean and free
of corrosive materials. It is especially impor-
tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to
accumulate on the underside of the car. This
extra weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to corro-
sion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces-
sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),
turn off your engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.

2DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
15WINTER DRIVING
C160A01A-AAT
The more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. To
minimize the problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
C160B01A-AATSnowy or Icy Conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed,
it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires. Failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your car. Speeding, rapid accelera-
tion, sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns are potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance between
the vehicle in front and your vehicle. Also, apply
the brake gently. It should be noted that installing
tire chains on the tire will provide a greater
driving force, but will not prevent side skids.
NOTE:Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
state laws before fitting tire chains.
C160C01A-AAT
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol
Coolant
Your Hyundai is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It
is the only type of coolant that should be used
because it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replen-
ish your coolant in accordance with the main-
tenance schedule in Section 5. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure that its
freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
C160D01A-AATCheck Battery and Cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the battery
system. Visually inspect the battery and cables
as described in Section 6. The level of charge
in your battery can be checked by your Hyundai
dealer or a service station.
C160E01A-AAT
Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Neces-
sary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower
viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold
weather. See Section 9 for recommendations.
If you aren't sure what weight oil you should use,
consult your Hyundai dealer.
C160F01A-AATCheck Spark Plugs and Ignition System
Inspect your spark plugs as described in Sec-
tion 6 and replace them if necessary. Also
check all ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in
any way.
C160G01A-AAT
To Keep Locks from Freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the key
opening. If a lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If
the lock is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.

5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
2MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
F010D01A-AAT
General Checks
These are the regular checks you should per-
form when you drive your Hyundai or you fill the
fuel tank. A list of these items will be found on
page 6-3.
F010C01A-AAT
Specified Scheduled Procedures
These are the procedures such as inspections,
adjustments and replacements that are listed in
the maintenance charts starting on page 5-4.
These procedures must be performed at the
intervals shown in the maintenance schedule to
assure that your warranty remains in effect.
Although it is strongly recommended that they
be performed by the trained technicians at your
Hyundai dealer, these procedures may be per-
formed at any qualified service facility.
It is suggested that genuine Hyundai service
parts be used for any required repairs or re-
placements. Other parts of equivalent quality
such as engine oil, engine coolant, manual or
auto transaxle oil, brake fluid and so on which
are not supplied by Hyundai Motor Company or
its distributor may be used without affecting
your warranty coverage but you should always
be sure these are equivalent to the quality of the
original Hyundai parts. Your Owner's Hand-
book provides further information about your
warranty coverage.
F010A01A-AAT
Service Requirements
To ensure that you receive the greatest number
of miles of satisfying operation from your Hyundai,
certain maintenance procedures must be per-
formed. Although careful design and engineer-
ing have reduced these to a minimum, those that
are required are of the utmost importance.
It is your responsibility to have these mainte-
nance procedures performed to comply with
the terms of the warranties covering your new
Hyundai. The Owner's Handbook supplied with
your new vehicle provides further information
about these warranties.
F010B01A-AATMaintenance Requirements
The maintenance required for your Hyundai
can be divided into three main areas:
o Specified scheduled procedures
o General checks
o Do-it-yourself maintenance
F010E01A-AATDo-It-Yourself Maintenance
If you are mechanically inclined, own a few tools
that are required and want to take the time to do
so, you can inspect and service a number of
items. For more information about doing it your-
self, see Section 6.

5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
3
F020A02S-AAT
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
o Inspection should be performed any time a
malfunction is experienced or suspected.
o Receipts for all emission control system
services should be retained to demonstrate
compliance with conditions of the emissions
system warranty.
o After 120 months or 150,000 miles (240,000
km), continue to follow the prescribed main-
tenance intervals.
o For severe usage maintenance requi-
rements, see page 5-6 of this section.
F010F01A-AAT
A Few Tips
o Whenever you have your Hyundai serviced,
keep copies of the service records in your
glovebox. This will help assure you can docu-
ment the required procedures being performed
to keep your warranties in effect. This is espe-
cially important when service is not performed
by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o If you choose to do your own maintenance
and repairs, you may find it helpful to have an
official Hyundai Shop Manual. A copy of this
publication may be purchased at your Hyundai
dealer's parts department.

5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
4SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
F030B04E-AATR :Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.
F030A02A-AAT
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services
to protect your emission warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
DESCRIPTION
EMISSION CONTROL ITEMS
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
FUEL FILTER
FUEL LINES, FUEL HOSES AND CONNECTIONS
INSULATOR OF FUEL INJECTOR (2.0 L SULEV Only)
VACUUM AND CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES
VAPOR HOSE AND FUEL FILLER CAP
AIR CLEANER FILTER
SPARK PLUGS
SPARK PLUG CABLE
VALVE CLEARANCE No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9MILES X 1000
KILOMETERS X 1000
MONTHS7.5
12
615
24
1222.5
36
1830
48
24
I
I*
2
I
R37.5
60
3045
72
3652.5
84
42
R
I60
96
48
I
R
I
R
R
I67.5
108
5475
120
6082.5
132
6690
144
72
I
I*
2
I
R97.5
156
78105
168
84
R
I112.5
180
90120
192
96
I
R
I
R
R
I127.5
204
102135
216
108142.5
228
114150
240
120
I
I*
2
I
R
PLATINUM COATED (2.0L CVVT)
IRIDIUM COATED (2.0L SULEV)
See Note *3
See Note *4
Note : *1 -REPLACE EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 12 MONTH.
*2 - IN CASE OF REMOVING INJECTOR FOR INSPECTION, INSULATOR AND O-RING OF INJECTOR SHOULD BE CHANGED WITH NEW ONE.
*3 - REPLACE EVERY 100,000 MILES (160,000 KM) OR 10 YEARS.
*4 - INSPECT EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) OR 5 YEARS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
See Note *1

5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
8
F060E01A-AATo Timing belt
Inspect all parts related to the timing belt for
damage and deformation. Replace any dam-
aged parts immediately.
F070D01A-AATo Manual transaxle oil
Inspect the manual transaxle oil according to
the maintenance schedule.
NOTE:If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks
before adding oil. Do not overfill.
F070E05A-AAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of
the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are
at normal operating temperature. Check the
automatic transaxle fluid level with the engine
running and the transaxle in neutral, with the
parking brake properly applied. Use HYUNDAI
GENUINE ATF, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK
ATF SP-III when adding or changing fluid.
F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reser-
voir. The level should be between "MIN" and
"MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use
only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3
or DOT 4.
F070F01A-AAT
o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing,
cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace
any deteriorated or damaged parts immedi-
ately.
F070H01A-AAT
o Rear Brake Drums/Linings,
Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and linings for
scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts,
and excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake
system including the parking brake lever and
cables. For detailed service procedures, refer
to the Shop Manual.
F070J01A-AATo Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for
run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage.
F070K01A-AATo Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and
hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Start the engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
F060B01A-AAT
o Drive Belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts,
cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and
replace if necessary. Drive belts should be
checked periodically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
F070C01A-AAT
o Engine coolant
The coolant should be changed at the intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule.

10INDEX
4
High-Mounted Rear Stoplight ............................................................1-70
Hood Release....................................................................................1-71
Horn.................................................................................................1-76
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-41
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-59
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Key ................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-12
Positions......................................................................................... 2-3
L
Light Bulbs Replacement..................................................................6-26
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-75
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements.................................................................... 5-2Mirrors
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-69
Outside rear view mirror ..............................................................1-67
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-50
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-61
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-60
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-22
R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-13
Folding rear seatback and seat cushion ....................................1-16
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-58
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................... 8-7
S
Seat
Adjustable front seats..................................................................1-12
folding rear seatbacks.................................................................1-15
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-21
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-30
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-22
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-19
Shop Manual ........................................................................................ 8-6

Seoul KoreaPrinting: JUN. 05, 2003
Publication No.: A2DO-EU36A
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL:
UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Original, US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 14.5 (12, 55)
TIRE PRESSURE:
See the label on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel.
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
See pages 8-2 through 8-7
HOOD RELEASE:
Pull handle under left side of dash.
ENGINE OIL:
SH(API) or GF-I(ILSAC) multigrade and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE 10W-
30 or 10W-40 if normal temperatures are above -10°F (-23°C).
For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-4
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector lever
through all ranges and return to “N” (Neutral) position. Then check the
level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF
available at your dealer or DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III.
QUICK INDEX
o Car will not start ....................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ..................................................................................... 3-6
o Warning light/chime comes on ................................... 1-45 ~ 1-48
o Engine overheats ...................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle ........................................................... 3-10
o Starting the engine ................................................................... 2-3
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................ 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ........................................................... 8-8