2005 Hyundai Elantra steering wheel

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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F070L01A-AATo Suspension Mounting BoltsCheck the suspension connections for loose-
ness or damage. Retighten to the specified
torque.F070M01A-AATo Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/
Lower arm Ball JointWith the vehicle stopped and engine off, check
for excessive free-play in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,
cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged
parts.F070N01A-AATo Power Steering Pump, Belt and HosesCheck the power steering pump and hoses for
leakage and damage. Replace any damaged or
leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, ex-
cessive wear, oiliness and proper tension.
Replace or adjust it if necessary.
F070P01A-AATo Driveshafts and BootsCheck the drive shafts, boots and clamps for
cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any
damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.F070Q01A-AATo Air Conditioning RefrigerantCheck the air conditioning lines and connec-
tions for leakage and damage. Check air con-
ditioning performance according to the relevant
shop manual if necessary.F070R01E-AATo Cylinder Head Cover Gasket
(2.0L SULEV Only)
NOTE:Check the contact surface between the
cylinder head cover and head for oil leaks
and replace the gasket with a new one, if
necessary.
Remove the upper timing belt cover and
check the engine parts including the cam
cap for oil leaks.
F070S01E-AATo Oil Pan Liquid Gasket
(2.0L SULEV Only)
NOTE:Check the oil mounted surface for oil leaks.
If the oil pan has been removed, apply a new
gasket before reinstalling the oil pan.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AATVehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating system operation (and air
conditioning, If installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"PARK" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning incor-
rectly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance
from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AATVehicle ExteriorThe following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition (including spare
tire)
G020A02A-AATEngine CompartmentThe following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G150A02E
CHECKING THE FREEPLAY
G160A01A-AATClutch Pedal Free PlayWith the engine off, press lightly on the clutch
pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This
is the clutch pedal free-play. The free-play
should be within the limits specified in the illus-
tration. If it is not, have it inspected by your
Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if
necessary.
G160A01E
0.24 ~ 0.51 in.
(6 ~ 13 mm)
G150A01A-AATSteering wheelTo check the steering wheel free-play, stop the
car with the wheels pointed straight ahead and
gently move the steering wheel back and forth.
Use very light finger pressure and be sensitive
to changes in resistance that mark the limits of
the free-play. If the free-play is greater than
specified, have it inspected by your Hyundai
dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary.1.18 in.
(30 mm)
G170A01A-AATBrake Pedal Free PlayWith the engine off, press down on the brake
pedal several times to reduce the vacuum in the
brake booster.
Then, using your hand, press down slowly on
the brake pedal until you feel a change in
resistance. This is the brake pedal freeplay.
The freeplay should be within the limits specified
in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by
your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if
necessary.
HXGS508
0.12 ~ 0.31 in.
(3 ~ 8 mm)
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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
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SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
I110A01A-AATSHOP MANUALA Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your
authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro-
fessional technicians, but is simple enough for
most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.I120A03A-AATWARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI
VEHICLEo New vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited
Warranty.
o New vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Lim-
ited Powertrain Warranty (original owner
only).
o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o California Emission Control System War-
ranty (if applicable)
o Emission Performance Warranty Federal
vehicle
o Replacement Parts and Accessories Lim-
ited WarrantyNOTE:Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.
I100A02E-AATYour Hyundai is delivered with the fol-
lowing:
Spare tire and wheel
Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar
Jack
HXD091-A
!
WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dan-
gerous! Worn-out tires can cause
loss of braking effectiveness,
steering control and traction. When
replacing tires, never mix radial
and bias ply tires on the same car.
If you replace radial tires with bias-
ply tires, they must be installed in
sets of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other
than the recommended sizes could
cause unusual handling charac-
teristics that could cause death,
serious injury, or property dam-
age.
o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
dimensional specifications may
fit poorly and result in damage to
the vehicle, including broken
wheel studs.
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS2
J040A02E-AATELECTRICALJ030A03E-AATTIRE
J060A01S-AATFUEL SYSTEMJ020A01E-AATPOWER STEERINGType
Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump typeRack and pinion
0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm)
5.67 in. (144 mm)
Vane type
Imp.gal
12
Fuel tank
capacity
Tire
Standard
SpareSize
P185/65 R15,P195/60 R15
T125/70(R)D15
MF60AH (12V)
90A (13.5V) Item
Battery
Alternator
US.gal
14.5
Tire pressure
30(210)
60(420)
Liter
55
psi (kpa)
J050A01E-AATBRAKE
Dual hydraulic with brake booster
Ventilated disc
Solid disc (With ABS)
Drum (Without ABS)
Cable Type
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Parking brake
J010A02E-GATMEASUREMENT
56.1 (1425)
102.8 (2610)
58.5 (1485)
58.1 (1475) Overall length
Overall width
Overall height (unladen)
Wheel base
Wheel tread
Front
Rear
in. (mm)
4 Door
178.1 (4525)
67.9 (1725)5 Door
177.9 (4520)
67.7 (1720)
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INDEX
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Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-20
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-29
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-21
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-19
Shop Manual ......................................................................................8-10
Spark Plugs ......................................................................................... 6-9
Spectacle Case.................................................................................1-67
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-50
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-5
Steering Wheel Freeplay ..................................................................6-19
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-77
Stereo Sound System .......................................................................1-99
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-64
Sun visor ...........................................................................................1-71
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-49
Tail Gate (5Door) ..............................................................................1-76
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-8
Tires
All season tires............................................................................... 8-7
Balancing........................................................................................ 8-9
Chains............................................................................................ 8-8
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-6
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-6
Information...................................................................................... 8-2
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement.................................................................................. 8-9Rotation.......................................................................................... 8-8
Snow tires....................................................................................... 8-8
Spare tire........................................................................................ 3-5
Summer tires.................................................................................. 8-7
Tire sidewall labeling...................................................................... 8-5
Traction.......................................................................................... 8-9
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-17
Emergency...................................................................................3-13
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-11
Traction Control System ...................................................................2-11
Transaxle
Automatic........................................................................................ 2-7
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-14
Manual............................................................................................ 2-5
Manual transaxle fluid checking..................................................
6-13
V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vehicle Specifications
Engine ............................................................................................. 9-3
Lubrication chart............................................................................ 9-4
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning Lights and Indicator Lights.................................................1-46
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................................1-57
Windshield Wiper Blades..................................................................6-11
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