2009 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso-
line engine.
Do not operate the vehicle when there
are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off. 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 authorized
Hyundai dealer.
Avoid driving with a very low fuel level.
If you run out of gasoline, it could
cause the engine to misfire and result
in excessive loading of the catalytic
converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.Perchlorate Material-special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
ardouswaste/perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials, such as
airbag inflators, seatbelt pretensioners
and keyless remote entry batteries, must
be disposed of according to Title 22
California Code of Regulations Section
67384.10 (a).
WARNING
- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park, idle, or drive the
vehicle over or near flammable
objects, such as dry grass, paper,
leaves, etc.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
NOTICE

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Label information / 8-2
Consumer information / 8-4
Reporting safety defects / 8-5
Binding arbitration (U.S.A only) / 8-5
Consumer information, Reporting safety defects

Consumer information, Reporting safety defects2 8Vehicle identification number
(VIN)The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your car
and in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc.
The number is punched on floor under
the passenger seat.
VIN labelThe VIN is also on a plate attached to the
top of the dashboard. The number on the
plate can easily be seen through the
windshield from outside.
Certification labelThe vehicle certification label attached
on the driver's (or front passenger’s) side
center pillar gives the vehicle identifica-
tion number(VIN).
LABEL INFORMATION
OHD086001
Frame number
OVQ076002N
OHD086007

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Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
Tire specification/pressure labelThe tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best perform-
ance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side
of the center pillar outer panel gives the
tire pressures recommended for your car.
Engine numberThe engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.
OHD086003
OHD086005

Consumer information, Reporting safety defects4 8This consumer information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration of the U.S.
Department of Transportation. It provides
the purchasers and/or prospective pur-
chasers of Hyundai automobiles with
information on uniform tire quality grad-
ing. Your Hyundai dealer will help answer
any questions you may have as you read
this information.
Hyundai motor vehicles are designed
and manufactured to meet or exceed all
applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly
urge you to read and follow all directions
in this Owner's Manual, particularly the
information under the headings
"NOTICE", "CAUTION" and "WARN-
ING".
If, after reading this manual, you have
any questions regarding the operation of
your vehicle, please contact your nearest
Hyundai Motor America Regional Office
as listed in the following:Eastern Region:Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151
Southern Region:Florida, Georgia,
North Carolina, South Carolina.
Southern Region
270 Riverside Parkway, Suite A
Austell, GA 30168
(800) 633-5151
South Central Region:Alabama,
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas.
South Central Region
1421 South Beltline Road, Suite 400
Coppell, TX 75019
(800) 633-5151Central Region:Illinois, Indiana, lowa,
Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota,
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Ohio, Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri.
Central Region
1705 Sequoia Drive
Aurora, Illinois 60506
(800) 633-5151
Western Region:Alaska, Hawaii,
Arizona, Colorado, ldaho, Montana,
Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming.
Western Region
10550 Talbert Avenue
P.O.Box 20850
Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850(800) 633-5151
California Region:California
California Region
10550 Talbert Avenue
P.O. Box 20850
Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850
(800) 633-5151
CONSUMER INFORMATION

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Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying HYUNDAI MOTOR
AMERICA. If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.Any claim or dispute you may have relat-
ed to your vehicle's warranty or the duties
contemplated under the warranty, includ-
ing claims related to the refund or partial
refund of your vehicle's purchase price
(excluding personal injury or product lia-
bility claims), shall be resolved by binding
arbitration. Binding arbitration shall be
administered by and through the National
Arbitration Forum (NAF) or the American
Arbitration Association (AAA), under the
Code of Procedure of the entity you
select.
You will not be responsible for paying fil-
ing and hearing fees above $275.00. All
other arbitration costs shall be borne by
Hyundai Motor America. You are not
responsible to pay any of the costs
Hyundai incurs.
This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall
not deprive you of any remedies avail-
able to you under applicable law. The
parties are waiving their right to seek
remedies in court, including the right to a
jury trial.This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall
be governed by and interpreted under
the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. sec-
tions 1-16. Judgment upon any award
may be entered in any court having juris-
diction.
You may revoke this Arbitration
Agreement by (1) written notice or (2)
electronic notice. Written notice must be
delivered (via certified mail) to Hyundai
Motor America, Attn: Consumer Affairs,
10550 Talbert Avenue, P.O. Box 20849,
Fountain Valley, CA 92728-0849.
Electronic notice must be submitted at
the following website address: http://war-
ranty-arbitration.hyundaiUSA.com.
Notice must be received within 90 days
after you purchase your vehicle.REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS BINDING ARBITRATION (U.S.A ONLY)

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Dimensions / 9-2
Bulb wattage / 9-2
Tires and wheels / 9-3
Specifications

Specifications2 9
Item in (mm)
Overall length 177.4 (4505)
Overall width 69.9 (1775)
Overall height 58.3 (1480)
Front tread 60.7 (1543), 60.2 (1529)*
1
Rear tread 60.7 (1541), 60.1 (1526)*
1
Wheelbase 104.3 (2650)DIMENSIONS
Light Bulb Wattage
Headlights (Low) 55
Headlights (High) 55
Front turn signal/Position lights 28/8
Side mark lights 5
Front fog lights* 27
Stop and tail lights 27/8
Rear turn signal lights 27
Back-up lights 18
High mounted stop light 18
License plate lights 5
Front map lamps 10
Center dome lamps 10
Trunk room lamp 5
Glove box lamp 5
Vanity mirror lamps* 5
BULB WATTAGE* : If equipped
*1: with 205/55R16 tire