Hyundai Elantra 2006 Owners Manual

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B580A01L-GAT (If installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give the driver and front pas-senger either frontal or sideward shade. To reduce glare or to shut out direct rays of the sun, turn the sun visor down.A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun visor for the driver and front passenger. Vanity mirror
B580A01E
SUN VISOR
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NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) label containing useful infor- mation can be found on the back ofeach sun visor.
WARNING:
Do not place the sun visor in such amanner that it obscures visibility ofthe roadway, traffic or other objects.B520B02O-GAT Electric type (If installed) The electric type day/night inside rear- view mirror automatically controls the glare of headlights of the car behindyou.
1. Pressing the button turns the auto-dimming function OFF which is indicated by the green Status Indica- tor LED turning off.
2. Pressing the button again turns the auto-dimming function ON whichis indicated by the green Status Indi- cator LED turning on.
NOTE: The mirror defaults to the "ON" posi- tion each time the vehicle is started. Sensor
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78FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING LIGHTHOOD RELEASE
B570A02E-GAT
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood. HXD570
HXDFL570HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
B550A01S-GAT (If installed) In addition to the lower-mounted rear stop lights on either side of the car, thehigh mounted rear stop light in the center of the rear window or inserted in the rear spoiler also lights when thebrakes are applied. B550A02EB620A01S-AAT (If installed) A red light comes on when the front door is opened. The purpose of this light is to assist when you get in or outand also to warn passing vehicles.
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the support rod has been released prior to closing thehood.!
2. Pull the secondary latch lever up and
lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open with the support rod.
Before closing the hood, return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower the hood until it is about30 cm (1 ft.) above the closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it locks into place.
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o Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is notlatched, the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility,which might result in an acci- dent.
o The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole providedin the hood whenever you in- spect the engine compartment.This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood in the raised position, asvision is obstructed and the hood could fall or be damaged.
REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
B560A02HP-AAT The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener located on the front floor area on the left side of the car. NOTE: If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on the lid tobreak the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around the lid with an ap-proved de-icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allowthe ice to melt. 4 DOOR
HXDFL561
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!WARNING:
o Fuel vapors are dangerous. Be- fore refueling, always stop the en- gine and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler area. Ifyou need to replace the filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai replace- ment part.If you open the fuel filler cap dur- ing high ambient temperatures, a slight "pressure sound" may beheard. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Whenever you open the fuel fillercap, turn it slowly. B560B01E
o Automotive fuels are flammable/
explosive materials. When refuel- ing, please note the following guidelines carefully.- Before touching the fuel nozzle or fuel filler cap, have one'shands in contact with metal parts away from the filler neckto discharge static electricity.
- Do not get back in the vehicle
while refueling. Do not operateanything that can produce static electricity. Static electricity dis- charge can ignite fuel vaporsresulting in an explosion.
- When using a portable fuel con-
tainer, be sure to place the con-tainer on the ground while refu- eling. Static electricity dis- charge from the container canignite fuel vapors causing a fire. While starting refueling, contact should be maintaineduntil the filling is complete.- Do not use cellular phonesaround a gas station. The elec- tric current or electronic inter- ference from cellular phones can ignite fuel vapors and causea fire.
- When refueling, always turn the
engine off. Sparks by electricalequipment of the engine can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. After refueling, check tomake sure the fuel filler cap is securely closed, and then start the engine.
- Do not smoke or try to light cigarettes around a gas station.Automotive fuels are flam-mable.

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B540C01S-AAT To Unlock Using the Key To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlock. The trunk compartment light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. B540E01A-GAT Trunk Lid Emergency Latch
Release (If installed)
NOTE
o If a person is locked in the trunk, he may pull the red painted lever on the inside latch cover. This will open the trunk lid.
o We're recommending that cars be kept locked and keys be keptout of the reach of children, and that parents teach their childrenabout the dangers of playing in trunks.
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B540E02EB540A01E-GAT TRUNK LID (4 DOOR) Remote Trunk Lid Release To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull up the lid release lever.To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened,check by trying to pull it up again.B540A02E
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HXDFL1025-1
B540D01E-GAT (If installed)
When loading objects in the luggage compartment, use the four rings lo- cated in the luggage compartment floorto attach the luggage net as shown illustration. This will help prevent the objects from sliding.
The storage box is located in the right side of the luggage compartment floor.
HXDFL035
Storage Box
LUGGAGE NET
!WARNING:
The trunk lid/tail gate should al- ways be kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it isleft open or ajar, poisonous ex- haust gases may enter the car re- sulting in serious illness or deathto the occupants. See additional warnings concerning exhaust gases on page 2-2.
B540F03E-GAT TAIL GATE (5 DOOR) Operation From Outside TheVehicle To open the tail gate, only need the key if the tailgate is locked. If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the outside handle to- ward you. B540F02E

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B600A01A-AAT (If installed) B610B01A-GAT(Without Airbag)
To Adjust the Steering Wheel:
1. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten
the lever by pulling it upward.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steer-ing wheel while driving as this may result in loss of control of the ve- hicle which may cause serious in-jury or death. Press the center hub of the steering wheel to sound the horn.
B610B01E
HXDFL600
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
HORN
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be takenwhen carrying fragile or bulky ob- jects in the trunk.
WARNING:
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch the luggage net. ALWAYS keep your face and body out of its recoil path. DO NOT use when the strap hasvisible signs of wear or damage.

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84CRUISE CONTROL
B660A01S-GAT (If installed) B660B01E-GATTo Set the Cruise Speed
The cruise control system provides automatic speed control for your com- fort when driving on freeways, tollroads, or other noncongested highways. Thisis designed to function above approxi- mately 40 km/h (25 mph). 1. Push in the cruise control main
switch on the end of the barrel. The"CRUISE" indicator light in the in- strument cluster will be illuminated.This turns the system on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed above 40 km/h (25 mph).
3. Push the control switch downward to "SET (COAST)" and release it.
4. Remove your foot from the accel- erator pedal and the desired speed will automatically be maintained.
B660A01E
B660B01E
Main Switch
B610A01S-GAT (With Airbag) Press the pad on the steering wheel to sound the horn. B610A01E

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B660C03E-AAT To Cancel the Cruise Speed B660D01E-AATTo Resume the Preset Speed
To disengage the cruise control sys- tem, pull the control switch toward the steering wheel to the "CANCEL" posi-
tion. Additionally, the following actionswill disengage the system:
o Depress the brake pedal.
o Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle).
o Shift the selector lever to "P" or "N" position (Automatic transaxle).
o Decrease the vehicle speed to less
than 40 km/h (25 mph).
o Release the main switch. The vehicle will automatically resumethe speed set prior to cancellation when you push the control switch upward to the "RESUME (ACCEL)" position andrelease it, providing the vehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25 mph).
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B660D01E
5. To increase speed, depress the ac-
celerator pedal enough for the ve- hicle to exceed the preset speed. When you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle willreturn to the speed you have set.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental cruise control engagement, keep the cruise control main switch off when not using thecruise control.
B660E01E-AAT To Reset at a Faster Speed
1. Push the control switch upward tothe "RESUME (ACCEL)" position and hold it.
2. Accelerate to desired speed and release the control switch. Whilethe control switch is held, the ve-hicle will gradually gain speed.

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1. Push the control switch downward
to "SET (COAST)" and hold it. The vehicle will decelerate.
2. When the desired speed is obtained, release the control switch. Whilethe control switch is pushed, the vehicle speed will gradually de-crease. WARNING:
o Keep the main switch off when not using the cruise control.
o Use the cruise control system
only when traveling on open high-ways in good weather.
o Do not use the cruise control
when it may not be safe to keepthe car at a constant speed, for instance, driving in heavy or vary- ing traffic, or on slippery (rainy,icy or snow-covered) or winding roads or over 6% up-hill or down- hill roads.
o Pay particular attention to the driving conditions whenever us-ing the cruise control system.
o During cruise-control driving with a manual transaxle vehicle,do not shift into neutral withoutdepressing the clutch pedal, or the engine will be overrevved. If this happens, depress the clutchpedal or release the main switch. o With the cruise control engaged,
when the brake pedal is applied,it is normal to hear the cruisecontrol system deactivate. This is an indication of normal system operation.
o During normal cruise control operation, when the "SET(COAST)" is activated or reacti-vated after applying the brakes, the cruise control will energize after approximately 3 seconds.This delay is normal.
B660F02E-AAT To Reset at a Slower Speed
B660B01E