2006 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted to your preferred rear vision,both directly behind the vehicle, and to the rear of the left and right sides. The remote control outside rearviewmirror switch controls the adjustments for both right and left outside mirrors. To adjust the position of either mirror:
1. Move the selecting switch to the
right or left to activate the adjustable mechanism for the correspondingdoor mirror.
2. Adjust mirror angle by depressing
the appropriate directional switchas illustrated.
NOTE: If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do not attempt to break it free using the control handle or by ma-nipulating the face of the mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not radiator antifreeze) to release thefrozen mechanism or move the ve- hicle to warm place and allow the ice to melt. B510B01Y-AAT Electric Type (If installed)
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CAUTION:
o Do not operate the switch con- tinuously for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could cause permanent damage.To remove any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or approved de-icer.!
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!WARNING:
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the passenger side rear view mirror. Itis a convex mirror with a curved surface, and objects seen in this mirror are closer than they appear.

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B520A01A-AAT DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORManual Type Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/ night inside rearview mirror. The "night" position is selected by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you.In the "night" position, the glare of headlights of cars behind you is re- duced. HXDFL2112
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B510C01A-AAT FOLDING THE OUTSIDE REAR- VIEW MIRRORS To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them towards the rear.The outside rearview mirrors can be folded rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING:
Do not adjust or fold the outsiderearview mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident whichcould cause death, serious injury or property damage. B510E01EB510D01Y-AAT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR HEATER (If installed) The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated in connection with the rear window defroster. To heat the outsiderearview mirror glass, push in the switch for the rear window defroster. The rearview mirror glass will be heated fordefrosting or defogging and will give you improved rear vision in inclement weather conditions. Push the switchagain to turn the heater off. The out- side rearview mirror heater automati- cally turns itself off after 15 minutes.
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B580A01L-GAT (If installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give the driver and front pas-senger either frontal or sideward shade. To reduce glare or to shut out direct rays of the sun, turn the sun visor down.A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visor for the driver and front passenger. Vanity mirror
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SUN VISOR
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NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) label containing useful infor- mation can be found on the back ofeach sun visor.
WARNING:
Do not place the sun visor in such amanner that it obscures visibility ofthe roadway, traffic or other objects.B520B02O-GAT Electric type (If installed) The electric type day/night inside rear- view mirror automatically controls the glare of headlights of the car behindyou.
1. Pressing the button turns the auto-dimming function OFF which is indicated by the green Status Indica- tor LED turning off.
2. Pressing the button again turns the auto-dimming function ON whichis indicated by the green Status Indi- cator LED turning on.
NOTE: The mirror defaults to the "ON" posi- tion each time the vehicle is started. Sensor
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1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood. HXD570
HXDFL570HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
B550A01S-GAT (If installed) In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights on either side of the car, thehigh mounted rear stop light in the center of the rear window or inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when thebrakes are applied. B550A02EB620A01S-AAT (If installed) A red light comes on when the front door is opened. The purpose of this light is to assist when you get in or outand also to warn passing vehicles.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the support rod has been released prior to closing thehood.!
2. Pull the secondary latch 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 about30 cm (1 ft.) 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 notlatched, the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility,which might result in an acci- dent.
o The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole providedin the hood whenever you in- spect 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, asvision is obstructed and the hood could fall or be damaged.
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
B560A02HP-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 tobreak the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around the lid with an ap-proved de-icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allowthe ice to melt. 4 DOOR
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!WARNING:
o Fuel vapors are dangerous. Be- fore refueling, always stop the en- gine and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler area. Ifyou need to replace the filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai replace- ment part.If you open the fuel filler cap dur- ing high ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure sound" may beheard. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Whenever you open the fuel fillercap, turn it slowly. B560B01E
o Automotive fuels are flammable/
explosive materials. When refuel- ing, please note the following guidelines carefully.- Before touching the fuel nozzle or fuel filler cap, have one'shands in contact with metal parts away from the filler neckto discharge static electricity.
- Do not get back in the vehicle
while refueling. Do not operateanything that can produce static electricity. Static electricity dis- charge can ignite fuel vaporsresulting in an explosion.
- When using a portable fuel con-
tainer, be sure to place the con-tainer on the ground while refu- eling. Static electricity dis- charge from the container canignite fuel vapors causing a fire. While starting refueling, contact should be maintaineduntil the filling is complete.- Do not use cellular phonesaround a gas station. The elec- tric current or electronic inter- ference from cellular phones can ignite fuel vapors and causea fire.
- When refueling, always turn the
engine off. Sparks by electricalequipment of the engine can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. After refueling, check tomake sure the fuel filler cap is securely closed, and then start the engine.
- Do not smoke or try to light cigarettes around a gas station.Automotive fuels are flam-mable.

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B540C01S-AAT To Unlock Using the Key To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlock. The trunk compartment light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. B540E01A-GAT Trunk Lid Emergency Latch
Release (If installed)
NOTE
o If a person is locked in the trunk, he may pull the red painted lever on the inside latch cover. This will open the trunk lid.
o We're recommending that cars be kept locked and keys be keptout of the reach of children, and that parents teach their childrenabout the dangers of playing in trunks.
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B540E02EB540A01E-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,check by trying to pull it up again.B540A02E
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B540D01E-GAT (If installed)
When loading objects in the luggage compartment, use the four rings lo- cated in the luggage compartment floorto attach the luggage net as shown illustration. This will help prevent the objects from sliding.
The storage box is located in the right side of the luggage compartment floor.
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Storage Box
LUGGAGE NET
!WARNING:
The trunk lid/tail gate should al- ways be kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it isleft open or ajar, poisonous ex- haust gases may enter the car re- sulting in serious illness or deathto the occupants. See additional warnings concerning exhaust gases on page 2-2.
B540F03E-GAT TAIL GATE (5 DOOR) Operation From Outside TheVehicle To open the tail gate, only need the key if the tailgate is locked. If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the outside handle to- ward you. B540F02E