2006 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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CHECKING THE BATTERY
The fluid in the battery contains a
strong solution of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or thecar. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself, immediately do the follow- ing: G210A01A-AAT
WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous!When working with batteries, care-
fully observe the following pre-cautions to avoid serious injuries. D010B02E
Good
G200B02L
Burned out
CAUTION:
A burned-out fuse indicates that
there is a problem in the electrical circuit. If you replace a fuse and it blows as soon as the accessory isturned on, the problem is serious and should be referred to a Hyundai dealer for diagnosis andrepair. Never replace a fuse with anything except a fuse with the same or a lower amperage rating.A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and create a fire hazard.
NOTE: See page 6-46 for the fuse panel
descriptions.
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HXDFL1026-1
4. Replace the blown fuse by press- ing a new fuse of the same rating into place. The fuse should be a snug fit. If it is not, have the fuse clip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai dealer. If you do not havea spare fuse, you may be able to borrow a fuse of the same or lower rating from an accessory you cantemporarily get along without (the radio or cigarette lighter, for ex- ample). Always remember to re-place the borrowed fuse.

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o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your eyes with water and getmedical assistance as soon as possible. While you are being driven to get medical assistance, continueto rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large quantity of water or milk fol-lowed by milk of magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable oil. Get medical assistance as soon as pos-sible.
While batteries are being charged (either by a battery charger or by the vehicle's generator), they produceexplosive gases. Always observe these warnings to prevent injuries from occurring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven- tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
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G210B01Y-GET
Checking the Battery
Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corrosion around the battery posts or terminals should be removed using a solution of household baking sodaand warm water. After the battery ter- minals are dry, cover them with a light coating of grease.
WARNING:Always read the followinginstructions carefully whenhandling a battery.Keep lighted cigarettes andall other flames or sparksaway from the battery.Hydrogen, which is a highlycombustible gas, is always present in battery cells and may explode if ignited.Keep batteries out of the reach of children becausebatteries contain highly cor- rosive SULFURIC ACID. Do not allow battery acid tocontact your skin, eyes, clothing or paint finish. If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least15 minutes and get imme- diate medical attention. If possible, continue to applywater with a sponge or cloth until medical atten- tion is received. If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted area.If you feel a pain or a burn-ing sensation, get medicalattention immediately.Wear eye protection whencharging or working near abattery.Always provide ventilationwhen working in an en- closed space.

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34POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on automatically if the engine coolanttemperature is high. G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on automatically whenever the air conditioning is in operation. G230A03A-GAT
G230A01E
G230A02E
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
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CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
G220A01A-AAT
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by
engine coolant temperature and may sometimes operate even whenthe engine is not running. Use extreme caution when working near the blades of the cooling fan,so that you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant temperature decreases thefan will automatically shut off. This is a normal condition.
o When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid toleak, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
o Never attempt to charge the bat- tery when the battery cables areconnected.
o The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never touch these components with the engine running or the ignition switched on.
The power steering fluid level should
be checked regularly.

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35REMOVAL OF WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER
G300A02B-GAT
(Diesel Engine)
G300A01E
G240A01A-AAT
POWER STEERING HOSES
It is suggested that you check the
power steering hose connections for fluid leakage at regular intervals. The power steering hoses should be re-placed if there is severe surface crack- ing, scuffing or worn spots. Deteriora- tion of the hose could cause prema-ture failure.
To check the power steering fluid level,
be sure the ignition is "OFF", thencheck to make certain that the power steering fluid level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level markings onthe fluid reservoir.
NOTE: Grinding noise from the power
steering pump may be heard im- mediately after the engine is startedin extremely cold conditions (be- low - 20°C). In this case, if the noise stops during warm up, thereis no abnormal function in the sys- tem. This is due to a power steer- ing fluid characteristic in extremelycold conditions. Recommended Fluid:
Use PSF-3 type fluidNOTE: Do not start the engine when the
power steering oil reservoir is empty. If the fuel filter warning lamp illumi-
nates during driving, it indicates that water has accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs, remove the water as described.

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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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Vertical Aiming
Horizontal Aiming
G290B03E-GAT
Adjustment After Headlight Assembly Replacement
G290B01L
LW
H
H Cut-off line be checked using an aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn on theheadlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is parallel to the center lineof the body and is aligned with point"P" shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show
the center of the the headlights. Specifications: "H": Horizontal center line of headlights from ground.Low beam : 639 mm (25.2 in.) High beam : 619 mm (23.3 in.) "W": Distance between each headlightcenter.Low beam : 1124 mm (44.2 in.) High beam : 840 mm (33.0 in.) "L": Distance between the headlights andthe wall that the lights are testedagainst.: 3,000 mm (118 in.).
"P"
30mm (1.18 in.) Vertical line
G290A02E
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of each headlight beam pat-tern) and the horizontal line (through the center of each headlight beam pattern) on the aiming screen.And then, draw a horizontal paral-lel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) underthe horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with aphillips screwdriver - VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the each vertical line with a phillips screwdriver - HORIZON-TAL AIMING. LHD
Horizontal line
Ground line
G290B01L-D
L
W
H
H Cut-off line
"P"
30mm (1.18 in.)
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Ground line
RHD
If the vehicle has had front body repair
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4. Using a spanner of the correct
size, remove the headlight assem- bly mounting bolts.
HXDFL1009
5. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the headlight.
REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT BULBS
G260A03A-AAT Before attempting to replace a head- light bulb, be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF" position. The next paragraph shows how to reach the headlight bulbs so they may be changed. Be sure to replacethe burned-out bulb with one of the same number and wattage rating. See page 6-45 for the wattage de- scriptions.
CAUTION:
Keep the lamps out of contact with petroleum products, such as oil, gasoline, etc.
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Replacement instructions:
1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base, avoid touching the glass. G270A01E
G270A01E-GAT
HEADLIGHT AND FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
High beam Low beam
Turn signal light
HXDFL1022

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HXDFL1011
7. Push the bulb spring to remove the headlight bulb. HXDFL1010
6. Turn the plastic cover counterclock- wise and remove it. 8. Remove the protective cap from
the replacement bulb and install the new bulb by matching the plas- tic base with the headlight hole. Retighten the bulb spring and re-connect the power cord.
9. Use the protective cap and carton to promptly dispose of the old bulb.
10.Check for proper headlight aim.
(1) High beam (2) Low beam (3) Front turn signal light HXDFL1013-1
(1)
(2)(3)
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WARNING:
This halogen bulb contains gas under pressure and if impacted could shatter, resulting in flyingfragments. Always wear eye pro- tection when servicing the bulb. Protect the bulb against abrasionsor scratches and against liquids when lighted. Turn the bulb on only when installing in a head-light. Replace the headlight if dam- aged or cracked. Keep the bulb out of the reach of children anddispose of the used bulb with care.