2006 Hyundai Elantra brake 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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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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.

10INDEX
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A Airbag ........................................................................ 1-37
Air Cleaner Filter ....................................................... 6-19
Air Conditioning Care ....................................................................... 6-27
Operation ............................................................... 1-94
Switch ..................................................................... 1-94
Air Filter ........................................................ 1-103, 6-28
Antenna ................................................................... 1-137
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-66
Audio Fault Code .................................................... 1-113
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ......1-96
B
Battery ............................................................. 2-20, 6-32 Brake Anti-lock system ..................................................... 2-14
Checking the brakes .............................................. 6-24
Fluid ....................................................................... 6-25
Pedal clearance ..................................................... 6-30
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-29
Practices ................................................................ 2-16
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ................................... 1-3
Bulbs Repl acement ................................................... 6-38
Bulbs Wat tage ........................................................... 6-45C
Care of Cassette Tapes ....................
..................... 1-135
Care of Disc ............................................................ 1-134
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H240, H280/H290) .................................................................. 1-112, 1-126
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
CD Auto Changer (H260, H280/H290) ..........1-120, 1-131
Child Restraint System .............................................. 1-26
Cigarette Lighter ........................................................ 1-65
Clock ......................................................................... 1-64
Clutch
Checking the cluch fluid ............... .......................... 6-26
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-29
Combination Light Daytime running light ............................................. 1-59
Headlight flasher .................................................... 1-59
Headlight swi tch ..................................................... 1-58
High-beam swi tch .................................................. 1-59
Lane change si gnal ................................................ 1-58
Turn signal oper ation............................................. 1-58
Compact Disc Player Operation (H260, H280/H290)
................................................................. 1-117, 1-128
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-34
Corrosion protection Cleaning the interior ................................................. 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion .................. 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................ 4-4

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H Hazard Warning Syst em ........................................... 1-64
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ....................................6-36
Headlight Leveling Device Syst em ...........................1-69
Headlight Washer Switch ............ .............................. 1-62
Heating and cooling control ...................................... 1-87
Heating and Ventilation ............................................. 1-88
Air flow control ....................................................... 1-88
Air intake control .................................................... 1-90
Bi-level heating ....................................................... 1-92
Defrost/Defogging .................................................. 1-92
Fan speed control .................................................. 1-91
Temperature control ............................................... 1-91
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light................................. 1-78
Hood Release ............................................................ 1-78
Horn 1-83 I
If your car must be towed ......................................... 3-11
Ignition Switch ............................................................. 2-3
Immobilizer System ..................................................... 1-5
Instrument Cluster and Indicator ............................... 1-44
Instrument Panel Light Control (RHEOSTAT) ............ 1-65
Interior Light Interior light ............................................................ 1-73
Map light ................................................................ 1-72
JJump Starting .............................................................. 3-3 K
Key .............................................................................. 1-5
If you lose your keys ............................................. 3-13
Positions ................................................................... 2-4
Keyless Entry System .............................................. 1-12
LLubrication Chart ......................................................... 9-4
Luggage Net ............................................................. 1-82
MMaintenance Intervals Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ......... 5-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions .......... 5-7 Scheduled maintenance ........................................... 5-4
Service requ irements............................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Outside rearview mirror .................... ..................... 1-74
Outside rearview mirror heater .............................. 1-76
Folding the outside rearview mirrors ....................... 1-76
Day/night inside rearview ....... .................................1-76
O
Odometer/ Trip Odometer ......... ...............................1-55
P Parking Brake ........................................................... 1-67
Power Outle t ............................................................. 1-66
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................6-34
Power Windows ......................................................... 1-13