Hyundai Elantra 2006 Repair Manual

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1. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (If installed)
2. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light (If installed)
3. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
4. Turn Signal Indicator Light
5. Cruise Indicator Light (If installed)
6. Front Fog Indicator Light (If installed)
7. High Beam Indicator Light
8. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel engine)
9. Immobilizer Warning Indicator (If installed)
10. Low Fuel Warning Light
11. Temperature Gauge
12. Tachometer 13. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
14. Charging System Warning Light
15. Seat Belt Warning Light
16. Overdrive Off Indicator Light (1.6L Auto T/A only)/
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel engine)
17. Trip Computer (If installed)
18. Trunk Lid (4 door)/Tail Gate (5 door) Open Warning Light
19. Door Ajar Warning Light
20. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
21. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
22. Speedometer
23. Fuel Gauge

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B260P01E-GAT
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)(If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System SRI will come on and then go off afterthree seconds. If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on while driving, or does not come on when the key is turned to the"ON" position, this indicates that there may be a problem with the ABS. If this occurs, have your vehiclechecked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The normal braking system will still be operational, butwithout the assistance of the anti-lock brake system.B260B01S-GAT SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)(If installed)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes on and flashes for about 6 seconds after the ignition key isturned to the "ON" position or after the engine is started, after which it will go out. This light also comes on when the SRS is not working properly. If the SRI doesnot come on, or continuously remains on after flashing for about 6 seconds when you turned the ignition key to the"ON" position or started the engine, or if it comes on while driving, have the SRS inspected by an authorizedHyundai Dealer.
WARNING:
If the both ABS SRI and ParkingBrake/Brake fluid level warninglights remain "ON" or come on while driving, there may be a problem with E.B.D. (Electronic Brake ForceDistribution). B260C01A-AAT
O/D OFF Indicator (If installed)
When the overdrive switch is turned on, the overdrive off indicator will go out. This amber indicator will be illumi-nated when the overdrive switch is turned off. (1.6L Auto T/A only) B260D01A-AAT Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the in- strument panel show the direction indi-cated by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on but does not blink, blinks more rapidly than normal, or does notilluminate at all, a malfunction in the turn signal system is indicated. Your dealer should be consulted for repairs.
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.

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B260H03A-AAT
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light Warning Light Operation The parking brake/brake fluid level warning light should come on when theparking brake is applied and the igni- tion switch is turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine is started,the light should go out when the park- ing brake is released. If the parking brake is not applied, thewarning light should come on when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when the enginestarts. If the light comes on at any other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safelocation off the roadway. The brake warning light indicates that the brake fluid level in the brake mas-ter cylinder is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be added. Afteradding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car should be immediately and carefully driven to a Hyundai dealer forinspection. If further trouble is experi- enced, the vehicle should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by aprofessional towing service or some other safe method.
B260F01A-AAT
High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on whenever the headlights are switched to the high beam or flash position.
B260G01A-AAT Low Oil Pressure Warning Light CAUTION:
If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is run- ning, serious engine damage may result. The oil pressure warninglight comes on whenever there is insufficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it should come on whenthe ignition switch is turned on, then go out when the engine is started. If the oil pressure warninglight stays on while the engine is running, there may be a serious malfunction. If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and check the oil level. Ifthe oil level is low, fill the engine oil to the proper level and start the engine again. If the light stays onwith the engine running, turn the engine off immediately. In any in- stance where the oil light stays onwhen the engine is running, the engine should be checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer beforethe car is driven again.
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WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Driving your car with a problem in either thebrake electrical system or brake hy- draulic system is dangerous, and could result in a serious injury ordeath.

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B260J01S-GAT
Charging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come on when the ignition isturned on, then go out when the engine is running. If the light stays on while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-tion in the electrical charging system. If the light comes on while you are driv- ing, stop, turn off the engine and checkunder the hood. First, make certain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.And then, have the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
If the drive belt (generator belt) is loosen, broken, or mission whilethe vehicle is driving, there may be a serious malfunction, engine could overheat because this belt alsodrives the water pump.
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B260E01HP-GAT Seat Belt Warning Light (If installed)
The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition keyis turned from the "OFF" position to "ON" or "START". B260K01E-AAT Trunk Lid (4 door)/ Tail Gate (5 door) Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the trunk lid/tail gate is completely closed and latched. B260L01A-GAT Door Ajar Warning Light
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door is not completely closed.B260M01A-AAT Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when the fuel tank is approachingempty. When it comes on, you should add fuel as soon as possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light on orwith the fuel level below "E" can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter. B260Q01E-GAT Cruise Indicator Light (If installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated when the cruise control main switch on the end of the barrel is pushed.The indicator light does not illuminate when the cruise control main switch is pushed a second time.Information about the use of cruise control is beginning on page 1-84.

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B260N01A-GAT Malfunction Indicator Light (If installed)
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas relatedcomponent, and the system is not functioning properly so that the ex- haust gas regulation values are notsatisfied. This light will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, and then it will go out ina few seconds. If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" posi-tion, take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have the system checked.
B260A01B-GAT Front Fog Indicator Light (If installed)
Front fog indicator light comes on when- ever the fog light switch is on.B260C01O-AAT Traction Control Indicator Lights(If installed)
The traction control indicators change operation according to the ignition switch position and whether the sys-tem is in operation or not. They will illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, butshould go out after three seconds. If the TCS or TCS-OFF indicator stays on, take your car to your authorizedHyundai dealer and have the system checked. See section 2 for more infor- mation about the TCS. B260U01TB-GAT
Immobilizer Indicator Light (If installed)
This indicator light comes on for some seconds after the ignition key is turnedto the "ON" position. At this time, you can start the engine. The light goes out after the engine is running. In case thislight goes out before you start the engine, you must turn to the "LOCK" position and restart the engine. In casethis light blinks for five seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON" posi- tion, this indicates that the immobilizersystem is out of order. At this time, refer to the explanation of the Limp home procedure(See page 1-6) or con-sult to the Hyundai dealer.

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B270A01A-AAT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND The front disc brake pads have wear indicators that should make a high-pitched squealing or scraping noise when new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all thetime when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly. Exces-sive rotor damage will result if the worn pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer immediately.
B260S01B-GAT
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light
The indicator light illuminates amber when the ignition switch is placed atthe "ON" position. The engine can be started after the pre-heat indicator light goes off. The illuminating time varieswith the water temperature, air tem- perature and battery condition. NOTE: If the engine were not started 10 seconds after the preheating is com- pleted, turn the ignition key once more to the "LOCK" position, andthen to the "ON" position, in order to preheat again.
B265A01E-GAT Fuel Filter Warning Light
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is set to the "ON" position andgoes off after the engine has started. If it lights up while the engine is running, it indicates that water has accumu-lated inside the fuel filter. If this hap- pens, remove the water from the fuel filter. (Refer to "6-35 page")

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B280A01A-AAT FUEL GAUGE The needle on the gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank. B290A02E-AAT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Without Trip Computer With Trip Computer HXDFL291
HXDFL290
HXDFL284 HXDFL283
Without Trip Computer
With Trip Computer WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine cool- ant is under pressure and could erupt and cause severe burns. Waituntil the engine is cool before re- moving the radiator cap. The needle on the engine coolant tem- perature gauge should stay in themiddle between "H" and "C". If it moves across the dial to "H" (Hot), pull over and stop as soon as possible and turnoff the engine. Then open the hood and, after the engine has cooled, check the coolant level and the water pumpdrive belt. If you suspect cooling sys- tem trouble, have your cooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer as soonas possible.
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CAUTION:
The engine should not be raced to such a speed that the needle enters the red zone on the tachometer face.This can cause severe engine dam- age and may void your warranty.!
B300A01A-GAT SPEEDOMETER Your Hyundai's speedometer is cali- brated in kilometers per hour or miles per hour. B330A01L-AAT TACHOMETER
The tachometer registers the speed of your engine in revolutions per minute(rpm).
Without Trip Computer Without Trip Computer
HXDFL030
HXDFL029 B330A01E
B330B01E
With Trip Computer
With Trip ComputerGasoline Diesel
Gasoline Diesel

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Odometer Records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.It is normal for a new vehicle to have the odometer indicating less than 50 km. NOTE: Any alteration of the odometer may void your warranty coverage. 1. Odometer The odometer records the total driving distance in kilometers or miles. 2,3. Trip odometer Records the distance of 2 trips in kilo- meters or miles.
TRIP A : First distance you have trav-
eled from your origination point to a first destination.
TRIP B : Second distance from the first
destination to the final desti-nation.
To shift from TRIP A to TRIP B, pressthe reset switch. When pressed for 1second, it will reset to 0. B310B03E
B310B03E-GAT ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER
Without Trip Computer
HXDFL231Function Of Digital Odometer/ Trip Odometer Pushing in the reset switch under the right side of the speedometer when theignition switch is turned "ON" will dis- play the following sequence:
Reset Switch
HXDFL077-1

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B400B03E-GAT (If installed) The trip computer is a microcomputer- controlled driver information gauge that displays information related to driving, such as a tripmeter, average fuel con-sumption and distance to empty on the LCD. Trip Computer Switch
o The trip computer switch is used to
zero the multi-functional display mode.
o Pushing in the trip computer switch behind the left side of the steeringwheel changes the display as fol-lows; 1. Tripmeter
Tripmeter
TRIPMETER
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION DISTANCE TO EMPTY
HXDFL371-1
HXDFL230A
B310A01S-GAT ODOMETER The odometer records the total driving distance in kilometers or miles, and is useful for keeping a record for mainte-nance intervals. NOTE: Any alteration of the odometer may void your warranty coverage.
With Trip Computer
HXDFL230 o This mode indicates the total dis-tance travelled since the lasttripmeter reset. Total distance is also reset to zero if the battery is disconnected. Odometer
Odometer