2009 Hyundai Elantra maintenance

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Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5 minutes or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorised
Hyundai dealer.
Avoid driving with a very low fuel level. If you run out of petrol, it could causethe engine to misfire and result in
excessive loading of the catalytic con-
verter.
Failure to observe these precautionscould result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.

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OWNER'S MANUAL Operation MaintenanceSpecifications
All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication.
However, in line with the Hyundai policy of continual product improvement,
the right to amend or change specifications without prior notice or obliga-
tion to incorporate such amendments or changes into vehicles already pro-
duced, is reserved.
This manual applies to all current Hyundai models and includes descrip-
tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a
result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your spe-
cific vehicle.

F4FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who drive
Hyundai. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're veryproud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it care-
fully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorised Hyundai deal-
er. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Note : If for any reason in the future you should sell your Hyundai, please leave this manual in the vehicle for the new owner's use.
Copyright 2009 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieva l
system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor Company.
CAUTION
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 8-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 78IIntroduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety system of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
table of contents

Index
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Air cleaner ··································································· 7-23
Airbag-supplemental restraint system ························· 3-26
Appearance care ·························································· 7-56
Audio system ······························································· 4-82
Automatic climate control system ······························· 4-64
Automatic transaxle ······················································· 5-9
Automatic transaxle fluid ············································ 7-20
Battery ········································································· 7-29
Before driving ································································ 5-3
Bonnet ············································································4-17
Boot················································································4-12
Brake system ······························································· 5-15
Brake and clutch fluid ················································· 7-19
Bulb wattage ·································································· 8-2
Child restraint system ·················································· 3-20
Climate control air filter ·············································· 7-25
Cruise control system ·················································· 5-25Defroster ······································································ 4-54
Dimensions ···································································· 8-2
Door locks ····································································· 4-8
Economical operation ·················································· 5-29
Emergency starting ························································ 6-4
Emission control system ·············································· 7-62
Engine compartment ······················································ 7-2
Engine coolant ····························································· 7-17
Engine number ······························································· 8-7
Engine oil ····································································· 7-16
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ············· 7-13
Fuel filler lid ································································ 4-19
Fuel requirements ·························································· 1-3
Fuses ············································································ 7-41
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Hand brake ·····································································7-22
Hazard warning flasher ··············································· 4-45
How to use this manual ················································· 1-2
If the engine overheats ·················································· 6-5
If the engine will not start ············································· 6-3
If you have a flat tyre ···················································· 6-7
In case of an emergency while driving ························· 6-2
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ················· 1-6
Instrument cluster ························································ 4-33
Instrument panel overview ············································ 2-3
Interior features ··························································· 4-77
Interior light ································································· 4-51
Interior overview ··························································· 2-2
Key positions ································································· 5-4
Keys ··············································································· 4-2
Light bulbs ··································································· 7-50
Lighting ······································································· 4-46 Maintenance services ····················································· 7-3
Manual climate control system ··································· 4-55
Manual transaxle ··························································· 5-6
Mirrors ········································································· 4-29
Owner maintenance ······················································· 7-4
Recommended lubricants and capacities ······················· 8-4
Remote keyless entry ····················································· 4-4
Road warning ································································· 6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ····································· 7-6
Seat ················································································ 3-2
Seat belts ······································································ 3-10
Special driving conditions ··········································· 5-31
Starting the engine ························································· 5-5
Steering wheel ····························································· 4-26
Storage compartment ··················································· 4-75
Sunroof ········································································ 4-22
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