2005 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS4
LUBRICATION CHART
Oil & Grease Standard
API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF
SP III or other brands meeting the SP III specification approved by
Hyundai Motor Co..
PSF-3
DOT 3, DOT 4 or equivalent
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
J080A09E-AAT
Item
Engine Oil
Transaxle
Power Steering
Brake Fluid
Coolant
Manual
Auto
Q'ty
Drain and refill
With oil filter 4.2 US.QTS (3.5 lmp.qts, 4.0 liter)
2.3 US. QTS. (1.86 Imp. qts., 2.15 liter)
8.2 US. QTS. (6.8 Imp.qts., 7.8 liter)
0.95 US. QTS. (0.79 Imp.qts., 0.9 liter)
As required
6.4 US.QTS (5.31 Imp.qts., 6.0 liter) SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
SAE 10W-30 (ABOVE 0°F(-18°C))
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A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-31
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-11
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-17
Operation............................................................................ 1-88, 6-17
Switch...........................................................................................1-87
Antenna..........................................................................................1-129
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-62
Audio System
Cassete tape player operation (H240, H290)............... 1-104, 1-118
CD auto changer (H260, H290) ....................................1-112, 1-123
Compact disc player operation (H260, H290) .............. 1-109, 1-120
Stereo radio operation (H240, H260, H290) ..... 1-101, 1-106, 1-115
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-15, 6-22
Binding Arbitration.............................................................................8-13
Brake
Anti-lock brake system ................................................................2-11
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-15
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-15
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-20
Pedal freeplay ..............................................................................6-19
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3
C
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................1-127
Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-127Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
Changing the Air Filter.......................................................................6-18
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-7
Child Restraint System.....................................................................1-23
Installing a Child Restraint System with
"Tether Anchorage" System .....................................................1-25
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System ....1-28
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-61
Clock.................................................................................................1-60
Clutch
Checking fluid...............................................................................6-16
Pedal freeplay ..............................................................................6-19
Combination Light
Auto light.......................................................................................1-56
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-56
Headlight switch...........................................................................1-55
High-beam switch........................................................................1-56
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-55
Parking light auto off .....................................................................1-56
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-55
Consumer Information......................................................................8-10
Cooling Fans.....................................................................................6-23
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control...................................................................................1-78
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D
Defrosting / Defogging ......................................................................1-89
Door
Locking, unlocking front door with a key ...................................... 1-5
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-63
Drive Belts.........................................................................................6-20
Driving
Driving for economy .....................................................................2-14
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-15
Winter driving...............................................................................2-15
E
Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-3
Compartment................................................................................. 6-2
Coolant........................................................................................... 6-7
Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-50
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4
Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-4
Starting........................................................................................... 2-4
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2
F
Fan Speed Control............................................................................1-86
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-73
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-57Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-11
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-13
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ..........................................1-12
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-13
Fuel
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-49
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-73
Fuses ................................................................................................6-20
Fuse Panel Description.....................................................................6-34
G
General Checks.................................................................................. 6-3
Glove Box..........................................................................................1-68
H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-60
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ............................................................
6-24
Heating and Cooling Control.............................................................1-81
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control..............................................................................1-82
Air intake control ..........................................................................1-85
Bi-level heating.............................................................................1-86
Defrosting / Defogging .................................................................1-89
Fan speed control (Blower control).............................................1-86
Temperature control....................................................................1-85
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High-Mounted Rear Stoplight ............................................................1-71
Hood Release....................................................................................1-72
Horn.................................................................................................1-77
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-42
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-60
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Key ................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-13
Positions......................................................................................... 2-3
L
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-76
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 .................................................1-70
Outside rear view mirror ..............................................................1-68
Outside rear view mirror heater..................................................1-70
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-52
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-62
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-61
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-23
Power Window..................................................................................1-10
R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-12
Folding rear seatback and seat cushion ....................................1-15
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-59
Replacement of Light Blubs ..............................................................6-25
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................8-13
S
Seat
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-11
folding rear seatbacks.................................................................1-14xdflhma-10.p652/5/2008, 2:18 PM 4

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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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A000A01A-AATThis Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.
OWNER'S I.D.
ORIGINAL OWNER
ADDRESS
CITY STATEZIP CODE
DELIVERY DATE
(Date Sold to Original Retail Purchaser)
DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
CITY STATEZIP CODE
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Seoul KoreaPrinting: MAR. 14, 2005
Publication No.: A2DO-EU53K
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION FUEL:UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.FUEL TANK CAPACITYOriginal, 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 8-10HOOD RELEASE:Pull handle under left side of dash.ENGINE OIL:API grade SJ, SL or ABOVE / ILSAC grade GF-3 or ABOVE and fuel
efficient oil. Use SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 if normal temperatures
are above 0°F (-18°C). For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-
4 or 9-4.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (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 SP III,
DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting the SP III
specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co..QUICK INDEXo Car will not start ....................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ..................................................................................... 3-6
o Warning light/chime comes on ................................... 1-46 ~ 1-49
o Engine overheats ...................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle ........................................................... 3-11
o Starting the engine ................................................................... 2-4
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................ 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ......................................................... 8-13
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