windshield wipers Hyundai Elantra 2003 Owner's Manual

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAIFEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Adjustable Intermittent Wiper Adjustable Intermittent WiperAdjustable Intermittent Wiper Adjustable Intermittent Wiper
Adjustable Intermittent Wiper
Operation OperationOperation Operation
Operation
To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the
wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the
switch in this position, the interval between
wipes can be varied from 2 to 10 seconds by
turning the interval adjuster barrel.
B350A01A-AATWINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
The windshield wiper switch has three posi-
tions:
1. Intermittent wiper operation
2. Low-speed operation
3. High-speed operation
NOTE:To prevent damage to the wiper system, do
not attempt to wipe away heavy accumu-
lations of snow or ice. Accumulated snow
and ice should be removed manually. If
there is only a light layer of snow or ice,
operate the heater in the defrost mode to
melt the snow or ice before using the wiper.
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B350B01A-AATWindshield Washer Operation
To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel. When
the washer lever is operated, the wipers auto-
matically make two passes across the wind-
shield. The washer continues to operate until
the lever is released.
NOTE:o Do not operate the washer more than 15
seconds at a time or when the fluid reser-
voir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
prior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter,
use windshield washer antifreeze. (1)
(2)
(3)

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEDO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIRFILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
FILLING THE WASHER RESERVOIR
The washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to the
windshield washer system.
A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill
the washer reservoir. The fluid level should be
checked more frequently during bad weather or
whenever the washer system is in more fre-
quent use.
The capacity of the washer reservoir is 3.2 U.S.
quarts (3.0 Liters).
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant) Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant) Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
should not be used in the washer system should not be used in the washer systemshould not be used in the washer system should not be used in the washer system
should not be used in the washer system
because it will damage the car's finish. because it will damage the car's finish.because it will damage the car's finish. because it will damage the car's finish.
because it will damage the car's finish.
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The washer lever should not be pulled The washer lever should not be pulledThe washer lever should not be pulled The washer lever should not be pulled
The washer lever should not be pulled
and the washer should not be operated and the washer should not be operatedand the washer should not be operated and the washer should not be operated
and the washer should not be operated
if the washer reservoir is empty. This can if the washer reservoir is empty. This canif the washer reservoir is empty. This can if the washer reservoir is empty. This can
if the washer reservoir is empty. This can
damage the washer fluid pump. damage the washer fluid pump.damage the washer fluid pump. damage the washer fluid pump.
damage the washer fluid pump.
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CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTERCHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
To change the filter, unsnap the clips around
the cover. When this is done, the cover can be
lifted off, the old filter removed and the new filter
put in its place. Genuine Hyundai Replacement
Parts are recommended.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Operating your vehicle without a proper air Operating your vehicle without a proper airOperating your vehicle without a proper air Operating your vehicle without a proper air
Operating your vehicle without a proper air
filter in place can result in excessive engine filter in place can result in excessive enginefilter in place can result in excessive engine filter in place can result in excessive engine
filter in place can result in excessive engine
wear. wear.wear. wear.
wear.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADESWINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
The wiper blades should be carefully inspected
from time to time and cleaned to remove accu-
mulations of road film or other debris. To clean
the wiper blades and arms, use a clean sponge
or cloth with a mild soap or detergent and water.
If the wipers continue to streak or smear the
glass, replace them with Genuine Hyundai
Replacement Parts or their equivalent.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.
Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.
This can result in more rapid wear of the This can result in more rapid wear of theThis can result in more rapid wear of the This can result in more rapid wear of the
This can result in more rapid wear of the
wiper blades and may scratch the glass. wiper blades and may scratch the glass.wiper blades and may scratch the glass. wiper blades and may scratch the glass.
wiper blades and may scratch the glass.
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o
Keep the blade rubber out of contact Keep the blade rubber out of contactKeep the blade rubber out of contact Keep the blade rubber out of contact
Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine with petroleum products such as enginewith petroleum products such as engine with petroleum products such as engine
with petroleum products such as engine
oil, gasoline, etc. oil, gasoline, etc.oil, gasoline, etc. oil, gasoline, etc.
oil, gasoline, etc.
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