low beam Hyundai Elantra 2006 Owner's Manual

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
B255A01E-GAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL * More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-48
O/D OFF Indicator Light (1.6 Automatic Transaxle only)
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel only)
Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel only)
Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light (If installed)
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator ABS Service Reminder Indicator Turn Signal Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light Charging System Warning Light Seat Belt Warning Light Trunk Lid /Tail Gate Open Warning Light Door Ajar Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning LightCruise Indicator Light (If installed)
Front Fog Indicator Light (If installed) Malfunction Indicator Light Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)

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1. Trunk Lid (4 door)/Tail Gate (5 door) Open Warning Light
2. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
3. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
4. Tachometer
5. Turn Signal Indicator Light
6. High Beam Indicator Light
7. Overdrive Off Indicator Light (1.6L Auto T/A only)/ Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel engine)
8. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (Auto T/A only)
9. Front Fog Indicator Light (If installed)
10. Speedometer
11. Cruise Indicator Light (If installed)/ Diesel pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel engine) 12. Low Fuel Warning Light
13. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light (If installed)
14. Temperature Gauge
15. Door Ajar Warning Light
16. Seat Belt Warning Light
17. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light (If installed)
18. Odometer/Trip Odometer
19. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
20. Charging System Warning Light
21. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
22. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (If installed)
23. Trip Odometer Reset Switch
24. Fuel Gauge

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1. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (If installed)
2. SRS (Airbag) Warning Light (If installed)
3. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
4. Turn Signal Indicator Light
5. Cruise Indicator Light (If installed)
6. Front Fog Indicator Light (If installed)
7. High Beam Indicator Light
8. Diesel Pre-heat Indicator Light (Diesel engine)
9. Immobilizer Warning Indicator (If installed)
10. Low Fuel Warning Light
11. Temperature Gauge
12. Tachometer 13. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
14. Charging System Warning Light
15. Seat Belt Warning Light
16. Overdrive Off Indicator Light (1.6L Auto T/A only)/
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel engine)
17. Trip Computer (If installed)
18. Trunk Lid (4 door)/Tail Gate (5 door) Open Warning Light
19. Door Ajar Warning Light
20. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
21. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
22. Speedometer
23. Fuel Gauge

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B260H03A-AAT
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.
B260F01A-AAT
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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B340E01A-AAT Headlight Flasher To flash the headlights, pull the switch lever toward you, then release it. The headlights can be flashed even thoughthe headlight switch is in the "OFF" position. HXDFL351
To turn them "ON" again you must simply turn the ignition key to the "ON"position. B340F01A-GAT Daytime Running Lights (If installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with day- time running lights. The daytime run- ning lights are used to improve visibil- ity for oncoming traffic. Your vehicledaytime running lights are designed to remain on continuously when the en- gine is operating even though the head-light switch is in the "OFF" position. However, the daytime running lights will be off while the parking brake isapplied.
B340D01A-AAT High-beam Switch To turn on the headlight high beams, push the lever forward (away from you). The high beam indicator light will come on at the same time. For lowbeams, pull the lever back toward you.
B340G01LZ-GAT Auto Light (If installed)
HXDFL361
To operate the automatic light feature, turn the barrel on the end of the multi- function switch. If you set the multi-function switch to "AUTO", the tail lights and headlights will be turned automatically on or off according toexternal illumination conditions. NOTE: Switch on car light manually in foggy, cloudy and rainy conditions.

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69HEADLIGHT LEVELING DEVICE SYSTEMSEATBACK
B340G01S-GAT (If installed) To adjust the headlight beam level according to the number of the pas- sengers and the loading weight in theluggage area, turn the beam leveling switch. The higher the number of the switchposition, the lower the headlight beam level. Always keep the headlight beam at the proper leveling position, or head-lights may dazzle other road users.B340G02E
B540B01E-GAT POCKET (If installed)
HXDFL536
There is a front passenger seatback holder to hang a shopping bag.
HXDFL1034
B540A02TB-GAT HOLDER (If installed)
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CAUTION
o Do not hang a bag beyond 3 kg. It may cause damage to the seatback holder.
o Return it to the original position after using the seatback holder.
The seatback pockets for holding pa- pers are located on the backside of the front seats.
!WARNING:
Do not use when the passenger (especially the child) is in the rear seat, as the seatback holder could result in serious injury to the pas-senger in the event of an accident or sudden stop.

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B460B03E-AAT OPERATING THE SUNROOF SYSTEMOpening or Closing the Sunroof
B460B02E
The sunroof can be electrically opened or closed with the ignition key in the "ON" position. The sunroof is moved to its fully open position by pushing andholding the "OPEN" button. Release the button when the sunroof reaches the desired position. To close, pressand hold the "CLOSE" button.
SUNROOF
Listed below are the examples of proper switch settings. For loading conditionsother than those listed below, adjust the switch position so that the beam level may be the nearest as the condi-tion obtained according to the list. B470A02S-AAT SUNSHADE The sunshade can be opened and closed by sliding it forward or rearwardwhen the sunroof is closed. The sun- shade will be opened automatically when the sunroof is opened, but itmust be closed manually.
B460A01S-AAT (If installed) The sunroof can be operated with the ignition key in the "ON" position
Switch position 0 0 1 2
3
Loading condition Driver only Driver + front passengerFull passengers (including driver) Full passengers (includ-ing driver) + full trunk loading (or light trailer loading)
Driver + full trunk load- ing (or maximum trailer
loading)
B470A01E
!WARNING:
Never adjust the sunshade while driving.

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
22TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
C190A02A-GAT If you are considering towing with your car, you should first check with your Province Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.Since laws vary from province to prov- ince, the requirements for towing trail- ers, cars, other types of vehicles, orapparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.
CAUTION:
Do not do any towing with your carduring its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the engine to prop-erly break in. Failure to heed this caution may result in serious en- gine or transaxle damage.
! C190B01S-AAT Trailer Hitches Select the proper hitch and ball combi- nation, making sure that it's location iscompatible with that of the trailer or vehicle being towed. Use a quality non-equalizing hitch whichdistributes the tongue load uniformly throughout the chassis. The hitch should be bolted securely to the car and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT USE A HITCHDESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN- STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THEBUMPER. C190C03S-GAT Trailer Brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to fed-eral and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed and operating cor- rectly.
C180A01A-AAT USE OF LIGHTS Check your lights regularly for correct operation and always keep them clean.When driving during the day in condi- tions of poor visibility, it is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.This enables you to be seen as well as to see.

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36HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT
G290A02E-GAT Before performing aiming adjustment,
make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and press the front bumper and rear bumper down several times.(Place the vehicle at a distance of 3,000 mm (118 in.) 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'sseat.
4. Clean the head lights lenses and
turn on the headlights (low beam).
!WARNING:
Be sure to carefully wipe away any water drained out in this manner, because the fuel mixed in the wa-ter might be ignited and result in a fire.
G300B01A
1. Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the fuel filter.
2. Tighten the drain plug when water no longer comes out.
3. Check to be sure that the warning lamp illuminates when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and that it goes off when the engine is started. If in doubt, consult your nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTE: It is recommended that water ac- cumulated in the fuel filter shouldbe removed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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Vertical Aiming
Horizontal Aiming
G290B03E-GAT
Adjustment After Headlight Assembly Replacement
G290B01L
LW
H
H Cut-off line be checked using an aiming screen as shown in the illustration. Turn on theheadlight switch. (Low Beam Position)
1. Adjust headlights so that main axis of light is parallel to the center lineof the body and is aligned with point"P" shown in the illustration.
2. Dotted lines in the illustration show
the center of the the headlights. Specifications: "H": Horizontal center line of headlights from ground.Low beam : 639 mm (25.2 in.) High beam : 619 mm (23.3 in.) "W": Distance between each headlightcenter.Low beam : 1124 mm (44.2 in.) High beam : 840 mm (33.0 in.) "L": Distance between the headlights andthe wall that the lights are testedagainst.: 3,000 mm (118 in.).
"P"
30mm (1.18 in.) Vertical line
G290A02E
5. Open the hood.
6. Draw the vertical line (through the center of each headlight beam pat-tern) and the horizontal line (through the center of each headlight beam pattern) on the aiming screen.And then, draw a horizontal paral-lel line at 30 mm (1.18 in.) underthe horizontal line.
7. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the parallel line with aphillips screwdriver - VERTICAL AIMING.
8. Adjust each cut-off line of the low beam to the each vertical line with a phillips screwdriver - HORIZON-TAL AIMING. LHD
Horizontal line
Ground line
G290B01L-D
L
W
H
H Cut-off line
"P"
30mm (1.18 in.)
Vertical line
Horizontal line
Ground line
RHD
If the vehicle has had front body repair
and the headlight assembly has been replaced, the headlight aiming should