Table Of Contents - Hyundai 2009 Elantra Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Guide To Hyundai Genuine Parts6
Table Of Contents8
Introduction9
How To Use This Manual10
Fuel Requirements11
Gasoline Engine11
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol11
Use Of Mtbe12
Gasolines For Cleaner Air12
Operation In Foreign Countries12
Vehicle Break-In Process13
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders14
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster15
Your Vehicle At A Glance16
Interior Overview17
Instrument Panel Overview18
Safety Features Of Your Vehicle19
Seat20
Front Seat20
Rear Seats20
Front Seat Adjustment21
Seatback Angle22
Seat Cushion Height (for Driver's Seat)22
Headrest23
Active Headrest23
Forward And Backward Adjustment24
Adjusting The Height Up And Down24
Seat Warmer25
Rear Seat Adjustment26
Armrest27
Folding The Rear Seat28
Seat Belts30
Seat Belt Warning31
Seat Belt Warning Light31
Seat Belt Warning Chime31
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt34
To Release The Seat Belt34
Seat Belt Precautions37
Infant Or Small Child37
Larger Children38
Care Of Seat Belts39
Pregnant Women39
Injured Person39
One Person Per Belt39
Child Restraint System40
Periodic Inspection40
Using A Child Restraint System42
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
Driver's Front Air Bag50
Passenger's Front Air Bag50
Occupant Classification System51
Main Components Of Occupant Classification System52
Condition/Operation In Front Passenger Occupant Classification System53
Proper Position55
Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag57
Side Air Bag62
Curtain Air Bag63
Air Bag Inflation Conditions65
Front Air Bag65
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions66
Side And/Or Air Bags66
How Does The Air Bag System Operate69
Noise And Smoke70
Installing Child Restraint on Front Passenger's Seat Is Forbidden70
Air Bag Warning Light71
Srs Care72
Additional Safety Precautions73
Adding Equipment To Or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle73
Air Bag Warning Label74
Features Of Your Vehicle75
Keys76
Record Your Key Number76
Key Operations76
Remote Keyless Entry77
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations77
Transmitter Precautions77
Unlock77
Battery Replacement78
Theft-Alarm System80
Armed Stage80
Theft-Alarm Stage81
Disarmed Stage81
Withheld Alarm81
Door Locks82
Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle82
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle83
With The Door Lock Button83
With Central Door Lock Switch83
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System85
Speed Sensing Door Lock System85
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock85
Opening The Trunk86
Closing The Trunk86
Emergency Trunk Safety Release87
Power Windows88
Window Opening And Closing89
Auto Down Window89
Auto Up/Down Window90
Automatic Reversal90
Manual Windows91
Power Window Lock Button91
Opening The Hood92
Closing The Hood93
Opening The Fuel Filer Lid94
Closing The Fuel Filler Lid94
Sunroof97
Sliding The Sunroof98
Tilting The Sunroof98
Sunshade99
Resetting The Sunroof100
Steering Wheel101
Electronic Power Steering101
Tilt Steering101
Horn102
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
Gate Operator Programming & Canadian Programming108
Accessories108
Outside Rearview Mirror109
Remote Control109
Manual Type109
Driving Your Vehicle109
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror110
Electric Type110
Instrument Cluster111
Instrument Panel Illumination112
Gauges112
Speedometer112
Tachometer112
Engine Temperature Gauge113
Fuel Gauge114
Odometer/Tripmeter114
Odometer115
Tripmeter115
Trip Computer115
Mode Selection115
Distance To Empty116
Average Fuel Consumption117
Average Speed117
Warnings And Indicators118
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light118
Turn Signal Indicator Lights119
High Beam Indicator119
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning120
Engine Oil Pressure Warning120
Front Fog Light Indicator121
Shift Pattern Indicators121
Charging System Warning121
Malfunction Indicator Lamp122
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light122
Door Ajar Warning Light122
Low Fuel Level Warning122
Esc Off Indicator123
Cruise Indicator123
Key Reminder Warning Chime123
Electronic Power Steering (Eps) System Warning Light123
Low Tire Pressure Telltale124
Tpms Malfunction Indicator124
Hazard Warning Flasher125
Lighting125
Battery Saver Function125
Lighting Control125
High - Beam Operation126
Parking Light Position126
Headlight Position126
Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals127
Flashing Headlights127
Wiper And Washers128
Front Fog Light128
Windshield Wipers129
Interior Light130
Windshield Washers130
Map Lamp131
Dome Lamp131
Trunk Room Lamp132
Glove Box Lamp132
Vanity Mirror Lamp132
Defroster133
Rear Window Defroster133
Manual Climate Control System134
Heating And Air Conditioning135
Temperature Control137
Air Intake Control137
Instrument Panel Vents137
Recirculated Air Position138
Outside (Fresh) Air Position138
System Operation139
Fan Speed Control139
Air Conditioning139
Ventilation139
Climate Control Air Filter141
Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)143
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning144
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning145
Temperature Conversion147
Outside Tempmeter149
Off Mode150
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging151
To Defog Inside Windshield151
To Defrost Outside Windshield151
Defogging Logic152
Storage Compartment154
Center Console Storage154
Glove Box154
Sunglass Holder155
Multi Box155
Interior Features156
Cigarette Lighter156
Ashtray156
Cup Holder157
Sunvisor157
Power Outlet158
Digital Clock159
Clothes Hanger159
Luggage Net (Holder)160
Audio System161
Fixed Rod Antenna161
Glass Antenna161
Satellite Antenna161
Audio Remote Control162
How Car Audio Works163
Fm Reception163
Am Reception163
Fm Radio Station163
Using A Cellular Phone Or A Two-Way Radio164
Care Of Cassette Tapes165
Care Of Disc165
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control166
Manual Channel Selection Knob169
Setup Button169
Audio Control Knob169
Scan Button170
Cd Loading Slot174
Cd Eject Button174
Cd/Aux Selection Button174
Fast Search Button174
Using Usb178
Ipod181
Xm Satellite Radio185
Xm Selection Button187
Info Button187
Automatic Channel Selection Button187
Before Driving190
Before Entering Vehicle190
Necessary Inspections190
Before Starting190
Key Positions191
Illuminated Ignition Switch191
Ignition Switch Position191
Lock191
Starting The Engine192
Starting The Gasoline Engine192
Manual Transaxle194
Manual Transaxle Operation194
Good Driving Practices196
Using The Clutch196
Downshifting196
Automatic Transaxle197
Automatic Transaxle Operation198
Transaxle Ranges199
Shift Lock System201
Shift-Lock Override201
Ignition Key Interlock System201
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start202
Brake System203
Power Brakes203
In The Event Of Brake Failure203
Rear Drum Brakes204
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator204
Parking Brake205
Applying The Parking Brake205
Releasing The Parking Brake205
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)206
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)208
Esc Operation209
Esc On Condition209
When Operating209
Esc Operation Off210
Indicator Light210
Esc Off State210
Esc Off Usage211
Cruise Control System213
To Set Cruise Control Speed213
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed214
To Decrease The Cruising Speed214
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On215
To Cancel Cruise Control215
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than Approximately 25 Mph216
To Turn Cruise Control Off216
Economical Operation217
Special Driving Conditions219
Hazardous Driving Conditions219
Rocking The Vehicle219
Smooth Cornering220
Driving At Night220
Driving In The Rain220
Driving In Flooded Areas220
Higher Speed Motoring221
Tires221
Fuel, Engine Coolant And Engine Oil221
Drive Belt221
Winter Driving222
Snowy Or Icy Conditions222
Snow Tires222
Tire Chains222
Chain Installation223
Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant224
Check Battery And Cables224
Change To "Winter Weight" Oil224
To Keep Locks From Freezing224
Carry Emergency Equipment225
Trailer Towing226
Hitches227
Safety Chains227
Trailer Brakes227
Driving With A Trailer228
Following Distance228
Passing228
Backing Up228
Driving On Grades229
Parking On Hills229
Maintenance When Trailer Towing230
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer231
Weight Of The Trailer232
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue232
Vehicle Load Limit234
Tire And Loading Information Label234
Vehicle Capacity Weight234
Seating Capacity234
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit235
Certification Label236
Weight Of The Vehicle239
Base Curb Weight239
Vehicle Curb Weight239
Cargo Weight239
What To Do In An Emergency240
Road Warning241
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving241
If You Have A Flat Tire While Driving241
If The Engine Will Not Start242
If Engine Stalls While Driving242
If Engine Doesn't Turn Over Or Turns Over Slowly242
If Engine Turns Over Normally But Does Not Start242
Emergency Starting243
Jump Starting243
If The Engine Overheats244
Push-Starting244
Tires Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)246
Changing A Tire With Tpms248
If You Have A Flat Tire251
Jack And Tools251
Jacking Instructions251
Removing And Storing The Spare Tire252
Changing Tires252
Towing259
Towing Service259
Emergency Towing260
Tie-Down Hook262
Emergency Towing Precautions262
Maintenance263
Engine Compartment264
Maintenance Services265
Owner's Responsibility265
Owner Maintenance Precautions266
Owner Maintenance267
Owner Maintenance Schedule267
When You Stop For Fuel267
While Operating Your Vehicle267
At Least Monthly268
At Least Twice A Year268
At Least Once A Year268
Scheduled Maintenance Service269
Normal Maintenance Schedule270
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items274
Engine Oil And Filter274
Drive Belts274
Fuel Filter274
Timing Belt275
Vapor Hose And Fuel Filler Cap275
Vacuum Crankcase Ventilation Hoses275
Air Cleaner Filter275
Manual Transaxle Fluid276
Automatic Transaxle Fluid276
Brake Hoses And Lines276
Brake Fluid276
Engine Oil277
Checking The Engine Oil Level277
Engine Coolant278
Checking The Coolant Level278
Recommended Engine Coolant279
Changing The Coolant280
Brakes And Clutch (If Equipped) Fluid281
Checking The Brake/Clutch Fluid Level281
Checking The Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level282
Changing The Automatic Transaxle Fluid283
Washer Fluid284
Checking The Washer Fluid Level284
Checking The Parking Brake284
Air Cleaner285
Filter Replacement285
Filter Inspection287
Wiper Blades289
Front Windshield Wiper Blade290
Battery291
For Best Battery Service291
Battery Recharging292
Reset Items292
Tires And Wheels294
Tire Care294
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures294
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure296
How To Check296
Tire Rotation297
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance298
Tire Replacement298
Wheel Replacement299
Compact Spare Tire Replacement299
Tire Traction300
Tire Maintenance300
Tire Sidewall Labeling300
Manufacturer Or Brand Name300
Tread Wear302
Traction - Aa, A, B & C302
Tire Terminology And Definitions303
Cold Tire Pressure304
Curb Weight304
Dot Markings304
Intended Outboard Sidewall304
All Season Tires305
Summer Tires305
Speed Rating305
Traction305
Fuses307
Inner Panel Fuse Replacement308
Driver's Side Panel308
Memory Fuse309
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement309
Main Fuse310
Fuse/Relay Panel Description311
Driver's Side Fuse Panel312
Light Bulbs316
Headlight Bulb317
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement318
High Mounted Stop Light Bulb Replacement319
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement319
Interior Light Bulb Replacement320
Appearance Care321
Exterior Care321
Exterior General Caution321
Finish Maintenance321
Finish Damage Repair322
Bright-Metal Maintenance322
Waxing322
Underbody Maintenance323
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance323
Corrosion Protection324
Common Causes Of Corrosion324
High-Corrosion Areas324
Moisture Breeds Corrosion324
To Help Prevent Corrosion325
Interior Care326
Interior General Precautions326
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim326
Cleaning The Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing326
Emission Control System327
Canister327
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (Pcsv)327
Vehicle Modifications328
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions328
California Perchlorate Notice329
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters329
Consumer Information, Reporting Safety Defects330
Label Information331
Vehicle Identification Number331
Vin Label331
Tire Specification/Pressure Label332
Engine Number332
Consumer Information333
Reporting Safety Defects Binding Arbitration334
Specifications335
Dimensions336
Bulb Wattage336
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities338
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number339
Temperature Range For Sae Viscosity Numbers339
Index340