brakes Hyundai Elantra 2006 Owner's Manual

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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.
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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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78FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING LIGHTHOOD RELEASE
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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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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
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o Slow down before shifting to a lowergear. This will help avoid over-rev- ving the engine, which can cause damage.
o Slow down when you encounter
cross winds. This gives you muchbetter control of your car.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into re-verse. The transaxle can be dam- aged if you do not. To shift intoreverse, depress the clutch, move the shift lever to neutral, wait three seconds, then shift to the reverseposition.
o Exercise extreme caution when driv-
ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-cially careful when braking, acceler- ating or shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-hicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the ve- hicle to go out of control.
C070D02O-AAT Good Driving Practices
o Never take the car out of gear and
coast down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the car in gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and mal-function. Instead, when you are driv-ing down a long hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear. When you do this, engine braking will help slow thecar.
C070E03A-GAT RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS The shift points as shown above are recommended for optimum fueleconomy and performance.
C070B02A-AAT Using the Clutch The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, thenreleased slowly. The clutch pedal should always be used after fully re- leased while driving. Do not rest yourfoot on the clutch pedal while driving. This can cause unnecessary wear. Do not partially engage the clutch to holdthe car on an incline. This causes unnecessary wear. Use the parking brake to hold the car on an incline. Donot operate the clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.
Shift
from-to 1-2 2-33-4 4-5 Recommended
20 km/h (15 mph)40 km/h (25 mph) 55 km/h (35 mph)75 km/h (45 mph)

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C090H01E-GAT NOTE:
o For smooth and safe operation,depress the brake pedal when shifting from "N" (Neutral) posi-tion or "P" (Park) position to a forward or "R" (Reverse) gear.
o The brake pedal fully depressed in order to move the shift leverfrom the "P" (Park) position to any of the other positions.
o It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", "D", "3"(1.8 / 2.0 DOHC),"2", "L" position to "P" position.The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid trans©23
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CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" position only when the vehicle has com- pletely stopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or any of the forwardpositions with the brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when shifting from "P" or "N", to "R",
"D","3"(1.8 / 2.0 DOHC), "2" or"L" position.
o Do not use the "P" (Park) posi-
tion in place of the parking brake.Always set the parking brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) position and turn off the ignitionwhen you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. Never leave the vehicle unattended while the en-gine is running.
o Check the automatic transaxle
fluid level regularly, and add fluidas necessary. See the maintenance schedule for the proper fluid recommen-dation.
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C090G01S-GAT o L (Low gear): Use for driving up a very steep grade or for engine braking when descendingsteep hills. When downshifting to "L", the transaxle will temporarily remain in second gear until the vehicle hasslowed enough for low gear to engage. Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) in low gear."L" shifts to 1st gear only. However, shift up to 2nd is performed when the car exceeds a certain speed and, asspeed increases, the transaxle will shift up to 3rd gear to prevent over-revving the engine.

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C090N03A-AAT Good Driving Practices
o Never move the gear selector lever
from "P" or "N" to any other position with the accelerator pedal de- pressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into "P" when the vehicle is in mo-tion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and
coast down a hill. This may be ex- tremely hazardous. Always leave the car in gear when moving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and mal-function. Instead, when you are driv- ing down a long hill, slow down andshift to a lower gear. When you do this, engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear maynot be engaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxlein "P" to keep the car from moving. o Exercise extreme caution when driv-
ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-cially careful when braking, acceler- ating or shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-hicle speed can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the ve- hicle to go out of control.
o Turn the overdrive switch on for good fuel economy and smooth driv-ing. If engine braking is needed inthe "D" range or if repeated upshift- ing and downshifting between 3rd and 4th gear is needed when climb-ing a gentle slope, it is recommended that the overdrive switch be turned off. Turn the overdrive switch backon immediately afterward. WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
o Always wear your seat belts.
In a collision, an unbelted personis significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
o The risk of rollover is greatly in- creased if you lose control of yourvehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the road-way and the driver oversteers to reenter the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply.Instead, slow down before pullingback into the travel lanes.
o Never exceed posted speed limits.
o Excessive depressing of the
accelerater pedal under the tire slip condition such as moving out of the mud or fresh snow etc, maycause severe damage to the transaxle. At this time, take other way such as towing.

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C120A02A-AAT (If installed) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to prevent wheel lock-upduring sudden braking or on hazard- ous road surfaces. The ABS control module monitors the wheel speed andcontrols the pressure applied to each brake. Thus, in emergency situations or on slick roads, ABS will increasevehicle control during braking. NOTE: During ABS operation, a slight pul- sation may be felt in the brake pedal when the brakes are applied. Also, a noise may be heard in the enginecompartment while braking. These conditions are normal and indicate that the anti-lock brake system isfunctioning properly. WARNING:
ABS will not prevent accidents dueto improper or dangerous drivingmaneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emer- gency braking, always maintain asafe distance between you and ob- jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extremeroad conditions. The braking distance for cars equipped with an anti-lock braking system may be longer than for those without it in the following road con-ditions. During these conditions, the ve-hicle should be driven at reducedspeeds:
o On rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
o With tire chains installed.
o On roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different surface height.
The safety features of an ABSequipped vehicle should not be tested by high speed driving orcornering. This could endanger the safety of yourself or others.

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15TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
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Driving hints TCS does not actively apply brakes. Be sure to decelerate the car suffi-ciently before entering curves.
C300A02Y-GAT (If installed)
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On slippery road surfaces, the traction control system (TCS) limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the car to accelerate. It alsoprovides sufficient driving force and steering performance as the car turns at accelerated speeds. SLIP Control Limits the drive wheels from spinning excessively during starting or while making accelerated turns on slippery roads to avoid losing the driving forceof the front wheels. CAUTION:
When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIPcontrol has been activated. It alsomeans that the road is slippery or your car is accelerating excessively. In this situation, gently release footpressure from the accelerator pedal and maintain moderate speed.
WARNING:
Traction control is only a drivingaid; all normal precautions for driv- ing in inclement weather and onslippery driving surfaces should be observed. C310B01O-AAT TCS ON/OFF Mode When the TCS is running, the TCS indicator in the instrument cluster willblink. If you turn the system off by pressing the TCS switch, the TCS-OFF indica-tor will come on and stay on. In the TCS-OFF mode, the SLIP control will be deactivated. Adjust you driving ac-cordingly. To turn the system back on, press the switch again. The TCS-OFF indicator should go off. NOTE:
1) The TCS mode will automatically
be turned "ON" after the engine is turned off and restarted.
2) When the traction control sys-
tem is operating properly, youcan feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indicates noth-ing unusual.
3) When the engine starts, a click is
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If the indicator remains lit even after the engine has been started, haveyour car checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. NOTE:
1) When the TCS-OFF indicator il-luminates, traction control is au- tomatically deactivated for safety.
2) This warning function is not pro- vided when the driver selects theTCS-OFF mode.
4) When moving out of the mud or
fresh snow, pressing the accel- erator pedal may not cause the engine speed to increase due to TCS operation.
C310D01O-AAT Indicators and Warning The TCS indicators should illuminate when the ignition key is turned to "ON"or "START" but should go out after three seconds. If the indicators do not illuminate, orthe TCS or TCS-OFF indicator does not go out after 3 seconds, have it checked by an authorized dealer. Should there be any unusual condi- tions in the device while driving, TCS-OFF indicator illuminates as a warn- ing. If TCS-OFF indicator illuminates, pullyour car to a safe place and stop the engine. Then, start the engine again to checkif the TCS-OFF indicator goes out.
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C130A01A-AAT Good braking practices WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the shelf panel behind the rear seat.If there were an accident or a sud- den stop, such objects could move forward and cause damage to thevehicle or injure the occupants.
o After being parked, check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the parking brake indicatorlight is out before driving away.
o Driving through water may get the
brakes wet. They can also get wetwhen the car is washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous! Your car will not stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.Wet brakes may cause the car to pull to one side. To dry the brakes, apply the brakes lightly until thebraking action returns to normal, taking care to keep the car under control at all times. If the brakingaction does not return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do so and call your Hyundai dealer forassistance.

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17DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
C140A01A-GAT You can save fuel and get more kilo- meters from your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate. Don't make "jack- rabbit" starts or full-throttle shiftsand maintain a steady cruising speed. Don't race between stop- lights. Try to adjust your speed tothat of the other traffic so you don't have to change speeds unneces- sarily. Avoid heavy traffic wheneverpossible. Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoidunnecessary braking. This also re- duces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel yourcar uses. Driving at a moderate speed, especially on the highway, isone of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This can increase fuel consumptionand also increase wear on these
o Don't coast down hills with the car
out of gear. This is extremely haz- ardous. Keep the car in gear at all times, use the brakes to slow down, then shift to a lower gear so thatengine braking will help you main- tain a safe speed.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Rest- ing your foot on the brake pedalwhile driving can be dangerous be- cause it can result in the brakesoverheating and losing their effec- tiveness. It also increases the wear of the brake components.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply the brakes gently andkeep the car pointed straight aheadwhile you slow down. When you are moving slowly enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off the road andstop in a safe place.
o If your car is equipped with an auto-
matic transaxle, don't let your carcreep forward. To avoid creeping forward, keep your foot on the brake pedal when the car is stopped.
o Use caution when parking on a hill. Engage the parking brake and placethe gear selector lever in "P" (auto-matic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle). If your caris facing downhill, turn the frontwheels into the curb to help keep the car from rolling. If your car is facing uphill, turn the front wheels awayfrom the curb to help keep the car from rolling. If there is no curb or if it is requiredby other conditions to keep the car from rolling, block the wheels.
o Under some conditions your park- ing brake can freeze in the engagedposition. This is most likely to hap- pen when there is an accumulationof snow or ice around or near the rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk that the parkingbrake may freeze, apply it only tem- porarily while you put the gear se- lector lever in "P" (automatic) or infirst or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then releasethe parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the up-
grade with the accelerator pedal.This can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.