Before Starting The Engine; Combination Ignition Switch; To Start The Engine; Key Positions - Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not
needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
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COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH

COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH

To Start the Engine

To Start the Engine To Start the Engine To Start the Engine To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
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o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key
in the "START" position for more than 15
seconds.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
o o o o o For safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if the For safety, the engine will not start if the
For safety, the engine will not start if the
clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual clutch pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in "P" or
"N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle). "N" Position (Automatic Transaxle).
o o o o o The ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned from The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un- "ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un- "ACC" position to "LOCK" position un- "ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park) less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal is position or the negative battery terminal is
disconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To remove disconnected from the battery. To remove
the key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift lever the key, always confirm that the shift lever
is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For
is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For is securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For
Automatic Transaxle) Automatic Transaxle) Automatic Transaxle)
Automatic Transaxle) Automatic Transaxle)
o o o o o For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting, For additional information about starting,
see page 2-3. see page 2-3. see page 2-3. see page 2-3. see page 2-3.
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KEY POSITIONS

KEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONS KEY POSITIONS
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or the
The engine should not be turned off or the The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinder key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steering while the vehicle is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key. wheel is locked by removing the key.
ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC
LOCK LOCK
LOCK LOCK LOCK
o o o o o "START" "START" "START"
"START" "START"
The engine is started in this position. It will crank
until you release the key.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
Do not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" position
Do not hold the key in the "START" position Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds. for more than 15 seconds.
o o o o o "ON" "ON" "ON" "ON" "ON"
When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition
is on and all accessories may be turned on. If the
engine is not running, the key should not be left
in the "ON" position. This will discharge the
battery and may also damage the ignition sys-
tem.
o o o o o "ACC" "ACC" "ACC" "ACC"
"ACC"
With the key in the "ACC" position, some electri-
cal accessories (radio, etc.) may be operated.
ON ON
ON ON ON
START START START
START START
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