2006 Hyundai Elantra check engine light

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
7GENERAL CHECKS
G020A02A-AAT
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
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 o Defroster, heating system opera-
tion (and air conditioning, if in- stalled)
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, includ-
ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "PARK" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from yourHyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The 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)
G020C01A-AAT
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation

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29CHECKING THE FREEPLAY
G160A01A-GAT
Clutch pedal
G160A01E
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
With the engine off, press lightly on
the clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the clutch pedalfreeplay. The freeplay should be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by yourHyundai dealer and adjusted or re- paired if necessary.
G150A01A-GAT
Steering wheel
G150A02E
To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the car with the wheels pointedstraight ahead and gently move the steering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure and be sen-sitive to changes in resistance that mark the limits of the freeplay. If the freeplay is greater than specified, haveit inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if neces- sary. 30 mm (1.18 in.)
G170A01A-GAT Brake pedal
HXGS508
3 ~ 8 mm (0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)
With the engine off, press down on the brake pedal several times to re-duce the vacuum in the brake booster.Then, using your hand, press downslowly on the brake pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the brake pedal freeplay. The freeplayshould be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer andadjusted or repaired if necessary.

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36HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
G290A02E-GAT Before performing aiming adjustment,
make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper and rear bumper down several times.(Place the vehicle at a distance of 3,000 mm (118 in.) from the test wall.)
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded
(except for full levels of coolant,engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver'sseat.
4. Clean the head lights lenses and
turn on the headlights (low beam).
!WARNING:
Be sure to carefully wipe away any water drained out in this manner, because the fuel mixed in the wa-ter might be ignited and result in a fire.
G300B01A
1. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the fuel filter.
2. Tighten the drain plug when water no longer comes out.
3. Check to be sure that the warning lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and that it goes off when the engine is started. If in doubt, consult your nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTE: It is recommended that water ac- cumulated in the fuel filter shouldbe removed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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INDEX
3
D Door Central door locks .................................................... 1-9
Door locks ................................................................ 1-7
Locking, unlocking front doors with a key ............... 1-8
Drink Holder .............................................................. 1-67
Drive Belts ................................................................ 6-30
Driving Economical driving ................................................. 2-17
Smooth cornering ................................................... 2-19
Winter driving ......................................................... 2-19
EEmission Control Syst em ........................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ....................................... 2-3
Compartment ........................................................... 6-2
Coolant ................................................................... 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge ................................... 1-53
If the engine overheats ............................................ 3-4
Number .................................................................... 8-2
Oil ............................................................................. 6-8
Starting ..................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ........................... 2-2F
Folding Rear Seatbacks .
.......................................... 1-17
Front Fog Light ......................................................... 1-60
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ............................................ 1-14
Adjustable headrest s .............................................. 1-16
Adjusting seat forward and rear ward..................... 1-15
Adjusting seatback angle .......................................1-15
Lumbar support control .................. ........................ 1-16
Seat cushion height adjustment............................ 1-17
Seat warmer ........................................................... 1-19
Fuel Capacity ................................................................... 9-2
Gauge .................................................................... 1-15
Recommendations ................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid Remote release ...................................................... 1-80
Fuses ........................................................................ 6-31
Fuse Panel description ............................................. 6-46
GGeneral Checks .......................................................... 6-7
Glove Box ................................................................. 1-74