traction control Hyundai Elantra 2004 User Guide

8CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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from the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C - The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled con-
ditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
WARNING:The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B, C - The temperature grades
are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all
WARNING:The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
I130D01A-AATHyundai motor vehicles are designed and manu-
factured to meet or exceed all applicable safety
standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you
to read and follow all directions in this Owner's
Manual, particularly the information under the
headings "NOTE", "CAUTION" and "WARN-
ING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any
questions regarding the operation of your ve-
hicle, please contact your nearest Hyundai
Motor America Regional Office as listed below:
Eastern Region : Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hamp-
shire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvanina,
Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151
Southern Region : Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Caro-
lina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee,
Texas.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Quality grades
can be found on the tire sidewall between the
tread shoulder and the maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A passenger car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.

10INDEX
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A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-32
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-11
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-17
Operation............................................................................ 1-88, 6-17
Switch...........................................................................................1-88
Antenna..........................................................................................1-127
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-60
Audio System
Cassete tape player operation (H240, H290)..........................1-103
CD auto changer (H260, H290) ....................................1-111, 1-121
Compact disc player operation (H260, H290) .............. 1-108, 1-118
Stereo radio operation (H240, H260, H290) ..... 1-100, 1-105, 1-113
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-15, 6-21
Brake
Anti-lock brake system ................................................................2-11
Brake traction control system (BTCS)........................................2-12
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-15
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-15
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-20
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-20
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3C
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................1-125
Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-125
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-7
Child Restraint System.....................................................................1-24
Installing a Child Restraint System with
"Tether Anchorage" System .....................................................1-26
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System ....1-29
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-60
Clock.................................................................................................1-59
Clutch
Checking fluid...............................................................................6-16
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-19
Combination Light
Auto light.......................................................................................1-55
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-55
Headlight switch...........................................................................1-54
High-beam switch........................................................................1-55
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-54
Parking light auto cut ....................................................................1-55
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-54
Consumer Information........................................................................ 8-6
Cooling Fans.....................................................................................6-23
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control...................................................................................1-77

10INDEX
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Spark Plugs ......................................................................................... 6-9
Spectacle Case.................................................................................1-66
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-49
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-5
Steering Wheel Free play .................................................................6-19
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-76
Stereo Sound System .......................................................................1-98
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-63
Sun visor ...........................................................................................1-69
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-50
Tail Gate............................................................................................1-74
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-8
Tires
Balancing........................................................................................ 8-5
Chains............................................................................................ 8-4
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-6
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-6
Information...................................................................................... 8-3
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement.................................................................................. 8-5
Rotation.......................................................................................... 8-4
Snow tires....................................................................................... 8-3
Spare tire........................................................................................ 3-5
Traction.......................................................................................... 8-5Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-17
Emergency...................................................................................3-11
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-10
Traction Control System ....................................................... 2-12 ~ 2-13
Transaxle
Automatic........................................................................................ 2-7
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-14
Manual............................................................................................ 2-5
Manual transaxle fluid checking..................................................6-13
V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vehicle Specifications
Engine ............................................................................................. 9-3
Lubrication chart............................................................................ 9-4
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning Lights and Indicator Lights.................................................1-45
Windows
Power...........................................................................................1-11
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................................1-56
Windshield Wiper Blades..................................................................6-11