headlight aiming Hyundai Elantra 2003 Owner's Manual

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If the vehicle has had front body repair and the
headlight assembly has been replaced, the
headlight aiming should be checked using an
aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn
on the headlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is
parallel to center line of the body and is
aligned with point "P" shown in the illustra-
tion.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show the cen-
ter of headlights.
SPECIFICATION: SPECIFICATION:SPECIFICATION: SPECIFICATION:
SPECIFICATION:
"H"
Horizontal center line of headlights from
ground.
Low beam : 26.2 in. (639 mm)
High beam : 25.8 in. (629 mm)
"W"
Distance between each headlight center.
Low beam : 45.9 in. (1,120 mm)
High beam : 34.4 in. (840 mm)
"L" 
Distance between the headlights and the
wall that the lights are tested against.118 in.
(3,000 mm).
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GHT AIMING ADJUSTMENTBefore performing aiming adjustment, make sure
of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press
the front bumper & rear bumper down sev-
eral times. Place the vehicle at a distance of
118 in. (3,000 mm) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and
spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver
or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on the
headlights (Low beam).
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G290B01S
Vertical
line
Cut-off line
Ground line Horizontal line
LW
H
H
"P"
0.8in.
Vertical aiming
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of
each headlight beam pattern) and the hori-
zontal line (through the center of each head-
light beam pattern) on the aiming screen.
And then, draw the horizontal parallel line at
0.8 in. (21 mm) under the horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to
the parallel line with a phillips screwdriver
- VERTICAL AIMING
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INDEX INDEXINDEX INDEX
INDEX
10-2Driving
Economical driving ............................................................... 2-9 ~ 2-10
Smooth cornering ..........................................................................2-10
Winter driving ................................................................................2-10
E EE E
E
Emissions Control Systems ................................................................ 7-1
Engine
Before starting the engine ............................................................... 2-2
Compartment.......................................................................... 6-1 ~ 6-2
Coolant............................................................................................ 6-5
Coolant temperature gauge ...........................................................1-33
If the engine overheats ................................................................... 3-2
Number............................................................................................ 8-1
Oil .................................................................................................... 6-3
Starting ............................................................................................ 2-3
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ................................................... 2-1
F FF F
F
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-49
Front Fog Light Switch ......................................................................1-36
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................... 1-7
Adjustable headrests ....................................................................... 1-8
Adjusting seatback angle ................................................................ 1-7
Adjusting seat forward and rearward .............................................. 1-7
Lumbar support control ................................................................... 1-8
Seat cushion height adjustment ...................................................... 1-8
Fuel
Capacity .......................................................................................... 9-1
Gauge............................................................................................1-32
Recommendations........................................................................... 1-1
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release .............................................................................1-49Fuses ................................................................................................6-15
G GG G
G
General Everyday Checks .................................................................. 6-3
Glove box ..........................................................................................1-44
H HH H
H
Hazard Warning System ...................................................................1-39
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ................................................. 6-18 ~ 6-19
Headlight Bulb ...................................................................................6-18
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control ..............................................................................1-55
Air intake control ...........................................................................1-55
Bi-level heating ..............................................................................1-56
Fan speed control .........................................................................1-54
Heating controls ............................................................................1-56
Temperature control ......................................................................1-56
High-mounted Rear Stoplight ............................................................1-47
Hood Release ...................................................................................1-48
Horn ..................................................................................................1-52
I II I
I
Ignition Switch ..................................................................................... 2-2
Illuminated Ignition Switch ................................................................... 1-2
Instrument Cluster and Indicator ............................................ 1-28 ~ 1-29
Instrument Panel Light Control .........................................................1-40
Instruments and Controls ..................................................................1-27
Interior Light
Interior light ...................................................................................1-44
Map light ........................................................................................1-43
Intermittent Wiper ..............................................................................1-38
J JJ J
J
Jump Starting ...................................................................................... 3-1