What To Do In An Emergency; If The Engine Will Not Start; If The Engine Stalls While Driving; Jump Starting - Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

3. WHAT TO DO IN AN
EMERGENCY
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
If the engine will not start, do not push or pull If the engine will not start, do not push or pull
If the engine will not start, do not push or pull If the engine will not start, do not push or pull If the engine will not start, do not push or pull
the car to start it. This could result in a the car to start it. This could result in a the car to start it. This could result in a the car to start it. This could result in a the car to start it. This could result in a
collision or cause other damage. In addition, collision or cause other damage. In addition, collision or cause other damage. In addition, collision or cause other damage. In addition, collision or cause other damage. In addition,
push or pull starting may cause the catalytic push or pull starting may cause the catalytic push or pull starting may cause the catalytic push or pull starting may cause the catalytic push or pull starting may cause the catalytic
converter to be overloaded and create a fire converter to be overloaded and create a fire
converter to be overloaded and create a fire converter to be overloaded and create a fire converter to be overloaded and create a fire
hazard. hazard. hazard. hazard. hazard.
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If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
1. If your car has an automatic transaxle, be
sure the gear selector lever is in "N" or "P" and
the emergency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure
they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or
goes out when you operate the starter, the
battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they
are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See
instructions for "Jump Starting".
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If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does
Not Start Not Start
Not Start Not Start Not Start
1. Check fuel level.
2. Check all connectors at ignition, coil and
spark plugs. Reconnect any that may be
disconnected or loose.
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3. Check the fuel line in the engine room.
4. If the engine still refuses to start, call a Hyundai
dealer or seek other qualified assistance.
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If the Engine Stalls While Driving

If the Engine Stalls While Driving If the Engine Stalls While Driving If the Engine Stalls While Driving If the Engine Stalls While Driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a
straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a
safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle
will not start, contact a Hyundai dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
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JUMP JUMP JUMP STARTING STARTING STARTING
JUMP JUMP STARTING STARTING
Negative to the engine
not to the battery
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Discharged battery
3 3 3 3 3
Positive to positive
Booster battery
AX30030A
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