2006 Hyundai Elantra warning

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STARTING
C050A01A-GAT Starting For The Gasoline Engine
C050A01E
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area any longerthan is needed to move your car in or out of the area. The carbon mon- oxide gas emitted is odorless andcan cause serious injury or death. C050B02S-GAT NORMAL CONDITIONS The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and
place the gearshift lever (manualtransaxle) in neutral or the selectorlever (automatic transaxle) in "P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON" position, make certain all warn-ing lights and gauges are function- ing properly before starting the en-gine.
4. On vehicles equipped with the die-
sel preheat indicator light, turn theignition key to the "ON" position. The diesel pre-heat indicator light will first illuminate in amber, andthen after a short time, the amber illumination will goes off, indicating that preheating is completed.
C051A01O-GAT Starting For The Diesel Engine ENGINE COLD
o Turn the ignition key to position
"ON" and wait for the pre-heat indi- cator light to go out.
o Operate the starter until the engine runs.
ENGINE WARM Operate the starter. If the engine does not respond on the first attempt, wait several seconds and try again usingthe pre-heat.

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Be sure that the clutch is fully de- pressed when starting a manualtransaxle vehicle. Otherwise there is the potential to cause damage to the vehicle or injury to someoneinside or outside the vehicle as a result of the forward or backward movement of the vehicle that willoccur if the clutch is not depressed when the vehicle is started.
NOTE: If the engine was not started 10 seconds after the preheating is com- pleted, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position, andthen to the "ON" position, in order to preheat again. C050B01HP
Amber lamp ON Amber lamp OFF
5. Turn the ignition key to the "START"position and release it when theengine starts. C055B01B-GAT STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE FOR TURBO CHARGERINTERCOOLER(DIESEL ENGINE)
(1) Do not race the engine or sudden
accelerate the engine immediately after start it. If the engine is cold,allow the engine to idle for several seconds before it is driven to en- sure sufficient lubrication of theturbo charger unit.
(2) After high speed or extended driv-
ing, requiring a heavy engine load,the engine should be allowed to idle about 1 minute before turning it off. This idle time will allow the turbocharger to cool prior to shutting the engine off.
WARNING:
Do not turn the engine off immedi- ately after it has been subjected to a heavy load. Doing so may cause severe damage to the engine orturbo charger unit.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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C090A01E-GAT (1.6 DOHC)
C090A02ENOTE:Depress the brake pedal and push the button when shifting. Push the button when shifting. The selector lever can be shiftedfreely.
For optimum fuel economy, acceler-ate gradually. The transaxle will auto- matically shift to the second, third and overdrive gears.
The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle has four forward speeds and one reverse speed. It has a conven- tional shift pattern as shown in theillustration. At night, with the first posi- tion of the multi-function switch, the appropriate symbol on the shift patternindicator will be illuminated according to the range selected.
WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
o Always wear your seat belts.
In a collision, an unbelted personis significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
creased if you lose control of yourvehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two
or more wheels drop off the road-way and the driver oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.Instead, slow down before pullingback into the travel lanes.
o Never exceed posted speed limits. CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the vehicle is moving.
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C090N03A-AAT Good Driving Practices
o Never move the gear selector lever
from "P" or "N" to any other position with the accelerator pedal de- pressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into "P" when the vehicle is in mo-tion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and
coast down a hill. This may be ex- tremely hazardous. Always leave the car in gear when moving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and mal-function. Instead, when you are driv- ing down a long hill, slow down andshift to a lower gear. When you do this, engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear maynot be engaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxlein "P" to keep the car from moving. o Exercise extreme caution when driv-
ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-cially careful when braking, acceler- ating or shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-hicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the ve- hicle to go out of control.
o Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel economy and smooth driv-ing. If engine braking is needed inthe "D" range or if repeated upshift- ing and downshifting between 3rd and 4th gear is needed when climb-ing a gentle slope, it is recommended that the overdrive switch be turned off. Turn the overdrive switch backon immediately afterward. WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
o Always wear your seat belts.
In a collision, an unbelted personis significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
o The risk of rollover is greatly in- creased if you lose control of yourvehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the road-way and the driver oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.Instead, slow down before pullingback into the travel lanes.
o Never exceed posted speed limits.
o Excessive depressing of the
accelerater pedal under the tire slip condition such as moving out of the mud or fresh snow etc, maycause severe damage to the transaxle. At this time, take other way such as towing.

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C120A02A-AAT (If installed) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to prevent wheel lock-upduring sudden braking or on hazard- ous road surfaces. The ABS control module monitors the wheel speed andcontrols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus, in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS will increasevehicle control during braking. NOTE: During ABS operation, a slight pul- sation may be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the enginecompartment while braking. These conditions are normal and indicate that the anti-lock brake system isfunctioning properly. WARNING:
ABS will not prevent accidents dueto improper or dangerous drivingmaneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emer- gency braking, always maintain asafe distance between you and ob- jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extremeroad conditions. The braking distance for cars equipped with an anti-lock braking system may be longer than for those without it in the following road con-ditions. During these conditions, the ve-hicle should be driven at reducedspeeds:
o On rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
o With tire chains installed.
o On roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different surface height.
The safety features of an ABSequipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving orcornering. This could endanger the safety of yourself or others.

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15TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
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Driving hints TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure to decelerate the car suffi-ciently before entering curves.
C300A02Y-GAT (If installed)
C300A02E
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On slippery road surfaces, the traction control system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car to accelerate. It alsoprovides sufficient driving force and steering performance as the car turns at accelerated speeds. SLIP Control Limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively during starting or while making accelerated turns on slippery roads to avoid losing the driving forceof the front wheels. CAUTION:
When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIPcontrol has been activated. It alsomeans that the road is slippery or your car is accelerating excessively. In this situation, gently release footpressure from the accelerator pedal and maintain moderate speed.
WARNING:
Traction control is only a drivingaid; all normal precautions for driv- ing in inclement weather and onslippery driving surfaces should be observed. C310B01O-AAT TCS ON/OFF Mode When the TCS is running, the TCS indicator in the instrument cluster willblink. If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS switch, the TCS-OFF indica-tor will come on and stay on. In the TCS-OFF mode, the SLIP control will be deactivated. Adjust you driving ac-cordingly. To turn the system back on, press the switch again. The TCS-OFF indicator should go off. NOTE:
1) The TCS mode will automatically
be turned "ON" after the engine is turned off and restarted.
2) When the traction control sys-
tem is operating properly, youcan feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates noth-ing unusual.
3) When the engine starts, a click is
heard from the engine compart-ment; however, this is only the sound of traction control being checked.

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If the indicator remains lit even after the engine has been started, haveyour car checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. NOTE:
1) When the TCS-OFF indicator il-luminates, traction control is au- tomatically deactivated for safety.
2) This warning function is not pro- vided when the driver selects theTCS-OFF mode.
4) When moving out of the mud or
fresh snow, pressing the accel- erator pedal may not cause the engine speed to increase due to TCS operation.
C310D01O-AAT Indicators and Warning The TCS indicators should illuminate when the ignition key is turned to "ON"or "START" but should go out after three seconds. If the indicators do not illuminate, orthe TCS or TCS-OFF indicator does not go out after 3 seconds, have it checked by an authorized dealer. Should there be any unusual condi- tions in the device while driving, TCS-OFF indicator illuminates as a warn- ing. If TCS-OFF indicator illuminates, pullyour car to a safe place and stop the engine. Then, start the engine again to checkif the TCS-OFF indicator goes out.
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C130A01A-AAT Good braking practices WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf panel behind the rear seat.If there were an accident or a sud- den stop, such objects could move forward and cause damage to thevehicle or injure the occupants.
o After being parked, check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the parking brake indicatorlight is out before driving away.
o Driving through water may get the
brakes wet. They can also get wetwhen the car is washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous! Your car will not stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.Wet brakes may cause the car to pull to one side. To dry the brakes, apply the brakes lightly until thebraking action returns to normal, taking care to keep the car under control at all times. If the brakingaction does not return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do so and call your Hyundai dealer forassistance.

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CAUTION:
The following specifications are recommended when towing atrailer. The loaded trailer weight cannot safely exceed the values in the following chart.
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5. The maximum permissible over- hang of the coupling point : 1,095 mm
C190E02L
Gross Axle Weight
Coupling pointC190E03E WARNING:
Improperly loading your car andtrailer can seriously affect its steer- ing and braking performance caus-ing a crash which could cause seri- ous injury or death.
Tongue
4 Door : 65 5 Door : 60
With BrakeType Without Brake Type Maximum Towable
Weight
1.6 L
1.8/2.0 L Trailer
1,200 1,400 550
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see page 8-2). The total gross vehicle weight is the combined weight of the vehicle, driver, all passengersand their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer tongue load and other op- tional equipment.
3. The front or rear axle weight must not exceed the Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR) shown on thevehicle identification plate (see page 8-2). It is possible that your towing package does not exceedthe GVWR but exceeds the
65 kg 60 kg
4 Door5 Door
GAWR. Improper trailer loading and/or too much luggage in thetrunk can overload the rear axle. Redistribute the load and check the axle weight again.
4. The maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling de-vice ;