brake light Hyundai Elantra 2006 Owner's Guide

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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C190F01E-GAT Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain connections as well as proper operation of the trailer run- ning lights, brake lights, and turn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod- erate speed (Less than 100 km/H)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and electrical charging per-formance, do not use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pres- sure of all tires on the trailer and your vehicle. Low tire pressure can seriously affect the handling. Alsocheck the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is
more affected by crosswind andbuffeting. When being passed by a large ve-hicle, keep a constant speed andsteer straight ahead. If there is too much wind buffeting, slow down to get out of the other vehicle's airturbulence.
8. When parking your vehicle and trailer,
especially on a hill, be sure to followall the normal precautions. Turn your front wheel into the curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put thetransmission in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks at eachof the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes,
start your vehicle and trailer mov-ing, and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets youcheck your electrical connection at the same time.
10.During your trip, check occasion- ally to be sure that the load issecure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden accel- eration or sudden stops.
12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes. 13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This couldcause the brakes to overheat, re- sulting in reduced braking efficiency.
14.When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine brak-ing effect. When ascending a long grade,downshift the transmission to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine over-loading and/or overheating.
15.If you have to stop while going
uphill, do not hold the vehicle inplace by pressing on the accelera- tor. This can cause the automatic transmission to overheat. Use theparking brake or footbrake.
NOTE: When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.

3 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
D010A01A-AAT D010B02A-AAT
If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly
1. If your car has an automatic transaxle, be sure the gear selector lever is in "N" or "P" and the emer-gency 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 operatethe 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". D010C01A-AAT If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does Not Start
D010B02E
WARNING:
If the engine will not start, do not push or pull the car to start it. This could result in a collision or causeother damage. In addition, push or pull starting may cause the cata- lytic converter to be overloaded andcreate a fire hazard.
1. Check fuel level.2. With the key in the "OFF" position,check all connectors at ignition coilsand spark plugs(For Gasoline En-gine) or check all connectors at glow plug and glow plug relay(For Diesel Engine). Reconnect any thatmay be disconnected or loose.
3. Check fuel line in the engine room.4. If engine still refuses to start, call a
Hyundai dealer or seek other quali- fied assistance. D010C01E

3 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
4IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
D030A02A-AAT If your temperature gauge indicates overheating, you experience a loss of power, or hear loud pinging or knock- ing, the engine is probably too hot. Ifthis happens to you, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P"
(automatic) or neutral (manual transaxle) and set the parking brake. If the air conditioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out un- der the car or steam is coming outfrom the hood, stop the engine. Donot open the hood until the engine coolant has stopped running or the steaming has stopped. If there is novisible loss of engine coolant and no steam, leave the engine running and check to be sure the enginecooling fan is operating. If the fan is not running, turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt is missing. If it is not missing,check to see that it is tight. If the drive belt seems to be satisfactory,
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper
cable in the exact location shown.first, attach one clamp of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post or cable of the discharged battery. Thenattach the other end of the same cable to the positive (+) post or cable of the booster battery. Next,using the other cable, attach one clamp to the negative (-) post or cable of the booster battery. Thenattach the other end of that cable to a solid metal part of the engine away from the battery. Do not con-nect the cable to any moving part.
4. Start the engine in the car with the
booster battery and let it run for afew minutes. This will help to as- sure that the booster battery is fully charged. During the jumping opera-tion, run the engine in this vehicle at about 2,000 rpm.
5. Start the engine in the car with the discharged battery using the nor-mal starting procedure. After the engine starts, leave the jumpercables connected and let the engine run at fast idle or about 2,000 rpm for several minutes. 6. Carefully remove the jumper cables
in the reverse order of attachment.
If you do not know why your batterybecame discharged (because the lightswere left on, etc.), have the charging system checked by your Hyundai dealer.

Engine Compartment ................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-7
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-8 Changing the Oil and Filter ......................................... 6-11
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ..............6-14
Spark Plugs ................................ ................................. 6-17
Changing the Air Cleaner Filte r ...................................6-19
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ......................... 6-21
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) .................6-22
Checking the Brakes .................................................. 6-24
Checking the Clutch Fluid ........................................... 6-26
Air Conditioning Care .................................................. 6-27
Changing the Air Conditioner Filter
(For Evaporator and Blower Unit) ............................ 6-28
Checking Drive Belts ................................................. 6-30
Checking and Replacing Fuses ................................ 6-31
Checking The Battery ................................................ 6-32
Checking The Eclectric Cooling Fans ........................6-34
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-34
Removal of Water From The Fuel F ilter..................... 6-35
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-36
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-38
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-45
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-46
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
7GENERAL CHECKS
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Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition o Defroster, heating system opera-
tion (and air conditioning, if in- stalled)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ-
ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "PARK" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from yourHyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked
monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut
torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition (including spare tire)
G020C01A-AAT
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
29CHECKING THE FREEPLAY
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Clutch pedal
G160A01E
6 ~ 13 mm (0.24 ~ 0.51 in.)
With the engine off, press lightly on
the clutch pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the clutch pedalfreeplay. The freeplay should be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by yourHyundai dealer and adjusted or re- paired if necessary.
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Steering wheel
G150A02E
To check the steering wheel freeplay, stop the car with the wheels pointedstraight ahead and gently move the steering wheel back and forth. Use very light finger pressure and be sen-sitive to changes in resistance that mark the limits of the freeplay. If the freeplay is greater than specified, haveit inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if neces- sary. 30 mm (1.18 in.)
G170A01A-GAT Brake pedal
HXGS508
3 ~ 8 mm (0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)
With the engine off, press down on the brake pedal several times to re-duce the vacuum in the brake booster.Then, using your hand, press downslowly on the brake pedal until you feel a change in resistance. This is the brake pedal freeplay. The freeplayshould be within the limits specified in the illustration. If it is not, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer andadjusted or repaired if necessary.

10INDEX
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A Airbag ........................................................................ 1-37
Air Cleaner Filter ....................................................... 6-19
Air Conditioning Care ....................................................................... 6-27
Operation ............................................................... 1-94
Switch ..................................................................... 1-94
Air Filter ........................................................ 1-103, 6-28
Antenna ................................................................... 1-137
Ashtray ...................................................................... 1-66
Audio Fault Code .................................................... 1-113
Automatic Heating and Cooling Control System ......1-96
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Battery ............................................................. 2-20, 6-32 Brake Anti-lock system ..................................................... 2-14
Checking the brakes .............................................. 6-24
Fluid ....................................................................... 6-25
Pedal clearance ..................................................... 6-30
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-29
Practices ................................................................ 2-16
Breaking-In your New Hyundai ................................... 1-3
Bulbs Repl acement ................................................... 6-38
Bulbs Wat tage ........................................................... 6-45C
Care of Cassette Tapes ....................
..................... 1-135
Care of Disc ............................................................ 1-134
Cassette Tape Player Operation (H240, H280/H290) .................................................................. 1-112, 1-126
Catalytic Converter ...................................................... 7-3
CD Auto Changer (H260, H280/H290) ..........1-120, 1-131
Child Restraint System .............................................. 1-26
Cigarette Lighter ........................................................ 1-65
Clock ......................................................................... 1-64
Clutch
Checking the cluch fluid ............... .......................... 6-26
Pedal freepl ay ........................................................ 6-29
Combination Light Daytime running light ............................................. 1-59
Headlight flasher .................................................... 1-59
Headlight swi tch ..................................................... 1-58
High-beam swi tch .................................................. 1-59
Lane change si gnal ................................................ 1-58
Turn signal oper ation............................................. 1-58
Compact Disc Player Operation (H260, H280/H290)
................................................................. 1-117, 1-128
Cooling Fans ............................................................. 6-34
Corrosion protection Cleaning the interior ................................................. 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion .................. 4-2
Washing and waxing ................................................ 4-4

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H Hazard Warning Syst em ........................................... 1-64
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ....................................6-36
Headlight Leveling Device Syst em ...........................1-69
Headlight Washer Switch ............ .............................. 1-62
Heating and cooling control ...................................... 1-87
Heating and Ventilation ............................................. 1-88
Air flow control ....................................................... 1-88
Air intake control .................................................... 1-90
Bi-level heating ....................................................... 1-92
Defrost/Defogging .................................................. 1-92
Fan speed control .................................................. 1-91
Temperature control ............................................... 1-91
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light................................. 1-78
Hood Release ............................................................ 1-78
Horn 1-83 I
If your car must be towed ......................................... 3-11
Ignition Switch ............................................................. 2-3
Immobilizer System ..................................................... 1-5
Instrument Cluster and Indicator ............................... 1-44
Instrument Panel Light Control (RHEOSTAT) ............ 1-65
Interior Light Interior light ............................................................ 1-73
Map light ................................................................ 1-72
JJump Starting .............................................................. 3-3 K
Key .............................................................................. 1-5
If you lose your keys ............................................. 3-13
Positions ................................................................... 2-4
Keyless Entry System .............................................. 1-12
LLubrication Chart ......................................................... 9-4
Luggage Net ............................................................. 1-82
MMaintenance Intervals Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ......... 5-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions .......... 5-7 Scheduled maintenance ........................................... 5-4
Service requ irements............................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Outside rearview mirror .................... ..................... 1-74
Outside rearview mirror heater .............................. 1-76
Folding the outside rearview mirrors ....................... 1-76
Day/night inside rearview ....... .................................1-76
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Odometer/ Trip Odometer ......... ...............................1-55
P Parking Brake ........................................................... 1-67
Power Outle t ............................................................. 1-66
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................6-34
Power Windows ......................................................... 1-13