Table Of Contents - Hyundai 2008 Elantra Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents9
How To Use This Manual11
Introduction11
Fuel Requirements12
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol12
Use Of Mtbe13
Vehicle Break-In Process14
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders15
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster16
Your Vehicle At A Glance17
Interior Overview18
Instrument Panel Overview19
Safety Features Of Your Vehicle20
Front Seat21
Rear Seats21
Front Seat Adjustment22
Seatback Angle23
Seat Cushion Height23
Headrest24
Seat Warmer25
Seatback Pocket26
Rear Seat Adjustment27
Armrest28
Folding The Rear Seat29
Seat Belt Restraint System31
Seat Belt Warning31
Seat Belt Warning Chime32
Seat Belt - Driver's 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retractor32
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt34
Seat Belt Precautions37
Infant Or Small Child37
Larger Children38
Care Of Seat Belts39
Child Restraint System40
Placing A Passenger Seat Belt Into The Auto Lock Mode42
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with "Tether Anchor" System44
Child Seat Lower Anchors46
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System48
Srs Components And Functions49
Occupant Classification System51
Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag56
Side Air Bag61
Curtain Air Bag62
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go off in a Collision?63
Air Bag Inflation Conditions64
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions65
How Does The Air Bag System Operate68
Noise And Smoke69
Air Bag Warning Light70
Srs Care71
Additional Safety Precautions72
Air Bag Warning Label73
Features Of Your Vehicle74
Keys75
Remote Keyless Entry76
Transmitter Precautions76
Battery Replacement77
Theft-Alarm System79
Door Locks81
Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle81
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle82
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock84
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System84
Speed Sensing Door Lock System84
Opening The Trunk85
Closing The Trunk85
Emergency Trunk Safety Release86
Power Windows87
Window Opening And Closing88
Auto Down Window88
Auto Up/Down Window89
Manual Windows90
Power Window Lock Button90
Opening The Hood91
Closing The Hood92
Opening The Fuel Filler Lid93
Closing The Fuel Filler Lid93
Sunroof96
Sliding The Sunroof97
Automatic Reversal97
Tilting The Sunroof97
Sunshade98
Resetting The Sunroof99
Steering Wheel101
Electronic Power Steering101
Tilt Steering101
Horn102
Mirrors103
Inside Rearview Mirror103
Electric Chromic Mirror (Ecm)103
Electric Chromic Mirror With Homelink System104
Programming105
Rolling Code Programming106
Operating Homelink107
Erasing Programmed Homelink Buttons107
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button107
Driving Your Vehicle108
Remote Control109
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror110
Instrument Cluster111
Instrument Panel Illumination112
Gauges112
Speedometer112
Tachometer112
Engine Temperature Gauge113
Fuel Gauge113
Odometer/Tripmeter114
Trip Computer115
Distance To Empty115
Average Fuel Consumption116
Average Speed116
Warnings And Indicators117
Tripmeter117
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light117
Turn Signal Indicator Lights118
High Beam Indicator118
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning119
Engine Oil Pressure Warning119
Low Brake Fluid Level Warning119
Front Fog Light Indicator120
Shift Pattern Indicators120
Charging System Warning120
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light121
Low Fuel Level Warning121
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) (Check Engine Light)121
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indicator121
Esc (Electronic Stability Control) Indicator122
Cruise Indicator122
Key Reminder Warning Chime122
Electronic Power Steering (Eps) System Warning Light122
Low Tire Pressure Telltale123
Tpms (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator123
Hazard Warning Flasher124
Lighting124
Battery Saver Function124
Lighting Control124
High - Beam Operation125
Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals126
Flashing Headlights126
Wipers And Washers127
Front Fog Light127
Interior Light129
Map Lamp129
Dome Lamp129
Trunk Room Lamp130
Glove Box Lamp130
Vanity Mirror Lamp131
Defroster132
Manual Climate Control System133
Heating And Air Conditioning134
Mode Selection135
Temperature Control136
Air Intake Control136
Instrument Panel Vents136
Recirculated Air Position137
Outside (Fresh) Air Position137
Fan Speed Control138
Air Conditioning138
Ventilation138
Heating138
Climate Control Air Filter140
Checking The Amount Of Air Conditioner Refrigerant141
Automatic Climate Control System142
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning143
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning144
Outside Tempmeter148
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging150
Defogging Logic151
Storage Compartment153
Center Console Storage153
Glove Box153
Sunglass Holder154
Multi Box154
Interior Features155
Cigarette Lighter155
Cup Holder156
Sunvisor156
Power Outlet157
Digital Clock158
Clothes Hanger158
Luggage Net (Holder)159
Audio System160
Antenna160
Audio Remote Control161
How Car Audio Works162
Using A Cellular Phone Or A Two-Way Radio163
Care Of Cassette Tapes164
Care Of Disc164
Stereo Radio Player Operation (M420)165
How To Preset Stations167
Cassette Tape Player Operation168
Stereo Radio Player Operation170
Compact Disc Player Operation173
Stereo Radio Player Operation (M465)176
Cassette Tape Player Operation (M465)179
Compact Disc Player/Cd Auto Changer Operation (M465)181
Radio Part186
Cd Player Part188
Xm (Satellite Radio) Part191
Before Entering Vehicle204
Before Starting204
Before Driving204
Key Positions205
Illuminated Ignition Switch205
Ignition Switch Position205
Starting The Gasoline Engine206
Manual Transaxle Operation208
Good Driving Practices210
Using The Clutch210
Downshifting210
Automatic Transaxle211
Transaxle Ranges213
Shift Lock System215
Shift-Lock Override215
Ignition Key Interlock System215
Brake System217
Power Brakes217
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator218
Rear Drum Brakes218
Applying The Parking Brake219
Releasing The Parking Brake219
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)220
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)222
Esc Operation223
Good Braking Practices225
Cruise Control System227
To Set Cruise Control Speed227
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed228
To Decrease The Cruising Speed228
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On229
To Cancel Cruise Control229
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than Approximately 25 Mph (40 Km/H)230
To Turn Cruise Control Off230
Economical Operation231
Hazardous Driving Conditions233
Rocking The Vehicle233
Special Driving Conditions233
Smooth Cornering234
Driving In The Rain234
Driving In Flooded Areas234
Driving At Night234
Higher Speed Motoring235
Winter Driving236
Snowy Or Icy Conditions236
Snow Tires236
Tire Chains236
Chain Installation237
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant238
Change To "Winter Weight" Oil If Necessary238
To Keep Locks From Freezing238
Check Battery And Cables238
Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze239
Don't Let Ice And Snow Accumulate Underneath239
Carry Emergency Equipment239
Trailer Towing240
Hitches241
Safety Chains241
Trailer Brakes241
Driving With A Trailer242
Maintenance When Trailer Towing244
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer245
Weight Of The Trailer246
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue246
Vehicle Load Limit248
Tire And Loading Information Label248
Vehicle Capacity Weight248
Towing Capacity248
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit249
Certification Label250
Weight Of The Vehicle253
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)253
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)253
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)253
What To Do In An Emergency254
Road Warning255
If You Have A Flat Tire While Driving255
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving255
If The Engine Will Not Start256
If Engine Stalls While Driving256
If Engine Doesn't Turn Over Or Turns Over Slowly256
If Engine Turns Over Normally But Does Not Start256
Emergency Starting257
Jump Starting257
If The Engine Overheats258
Push-Starting258
Tires Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)260
Changing A Tire With Tpms262
If You Have A Flat Tire265
Jacking Instructions265
Removing And Storing The Spare Tire266
Changing Tires266
Towing273
Emergency Towing274
Emergency Towing Precautions276
Tie-Down Hook (For Flatbed Towing)276
Maintenance277
Engine Compartment278
Maintenance Services279
Owner Maintenance Schedule281
Scheduled Maintenance Service283
Normal Maintenance Schedule284
Maintenance Under Servere Usage Conditions287
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items288
Checking The Engine Oil Level291
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter291
Engine Coolant292
Changing The Coolant294
Checking The Brake/Clutch Fluid Level295
Automatic Transaxle Fluid296
Changing The Automatic Transaxle Fluid297
Washer Fluid298
Parking Brake Check298
Air Cleaner - Filter Replacement299
Climate Control Air Filter Replacement301
Wiper Blades Inspection And Replacement303
Battery Maintenance305
Battery Recharging306
Tires And Wheels308
Tire Care308
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures308
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure310
Tire Rotation311
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance312
Tire Replacement312
Wheel Replacement313
Tire Traction314
Tire Maintenance314
Tire Sidewall Labeling314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading316
Traction - Aa, A, B & C316
Tire Terminology And Definitions317
Fuses321
Memory Fuse323
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement323
Main Fuse324
Fuse/Relay Panel Description325
Driver's Side Fuse Panel326
Engine Compartment Fuses328
Light Bulbs330
Headlight, Position Light, Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement330
Headlight Bulb331
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement332
High Mounted Stop Light Bulb Replacement333
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement333
Interior Light Bulb Replacement334
Appearance Care335
Exterior Care335
Waxing336
Finish Damage Repair336
Bright-Metal Maintenance336
Underbody Maintenance337
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance337
Corrosion Protection338
Interior Care340
Emission Control System341
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters343
California Perchlorate Notice343
Consumer Information344
Label Information345
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)345
Tire Specification/Pressure Label346
Engine Number346
Specifications349
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities352
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number353
Index354