trailer Hyundai Elantra 2006 Owner's Manual

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B030A01A-AAT
B030A01E
o While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) within 3,000 rpm.
o While driving, keep under three quar-
ters of maximum speed.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start, depress the accelerator pedalfully.
o For the first 300 km (200 miles), try to avoid hard braking.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't drive so slowly in too-high a gear that the engine "bucks": shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first
1,000 km (600 miles) of operation. For greater convenience, the same key operates all the locks in your Hyundai. However, because the doorscan be locked without a key, carrying a spare key is recommended in case you accidentally lock one key insidethe car.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words,
don't drive so slowly in too-high agear that the engine "bucks": shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than
3 minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera- tion. KEYS
B020B01FC-GAT During the First 1,000 Km
(600 Miles)(Diesel Engine) No formal "break-in" procedure is re- quired with your new Hyundai. How- ever, you can contribute to the eco-nomical operation and durability of your Hyundai by observing the following recommendations during the first 1,000km (600 miles).

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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.

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Before Starting the Engine ........................................... 2-3
Key Positions ................................................................ 2-4Starting......................................................................... 2-5
Operating the Manual Transaxle ................................. 2-7
Automatic Transaxle .................................................... 2-9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................................. 2-14
Traction Control System (TCS) .................................. 2-15
Driving for Economy ................................................... 2-17
Smooth Cornering ...................................................... 2-19
Winter Driving ............................................................. 2-19
Trailer or Vehicle Towing ........................................... 2-22
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C090D02A-AAT o N (Neutral): In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral position, which means that no gears are engaged. The engine can bestarted with the shift lever in "N" posi- tion, although this is not recommended except if the engine stalls while the caris moving. C090E01A-GAT o D (Drive): Use for normal driving. The transaxle will automatically shift through a four-gear sequence. Never downshift manu- ally to "2" position or "L" position when vehicle speed is more than 95 km/h(60 mph).
C090B01A-AAT The Function of Each Position Is As Follows: o P (Park): Use to hold the vehicle in place when parking or while starting the engine; shift the selector lever to the "P" (Park) position. Whenever parking the car,apply the parking brake and shift the selector lever to the "P" (Park) posi- tion.
CAUTION:
Never place the selector lever in the "P" (Park) position unless the ve- hicle is fully stopped. Failure toobserve this caution will cause se- vere damage to the transaxle.
! C090C01A-AAT o R (Reverse): Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to a complete stop before shift-ing the selector lever to "R" position.
C090Q01E-GAT o 3 (Third gear) : 1.8 / 2.0 DOHC Use for towing a trailer during hill climb- ing or to use engine braking downhill."3" automatically shifts between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. This means that no shift-up to 4th gear is performed. How-ever, the shift-up to 4th gear is done when the car speed exceeds a certain value to prevent the engine from over-revving. Manually move the selector to "D" when returning to normal driving condition. C090F01A-AAT o 2 (Second gear): Use for driving on a slippery road, hill climbing or engine braking downhill."2" automatically shifts between first and second gears. This means that no shift-up to 3rd gearis performed. However, the shift-up to third gear is done when the car speed exceeds a certain value to prevent theengine from over-revving. Manually move the selector to "D" returning to normal driving condition.
shifts are cycled a few times by theT.C.M (Transaxle Control Module.)

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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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NOTE: If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will require more frequent main- tenance due to the additional load.See "Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-7.
CAUTION:
o Never connect a trailer brake sys- tem directly to the vehicle brakesystem.
o When towing a trailer on steep grades (in excess of 12%) pay close attention to the engine cool-ant temperature gauge to ensure the engine does not overheat. If the needle of the coolant tem-perature gauge moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as it is safe todo so, and allow the engine to idle until it cools down. You may proceed once the engine hascooled sufficiently.
! C190D01A-GAT Safety Chains Should the hitch connection between your car and the trailer or vehicle youare towing fail, the trailer or vehicle could wander dangerously across other lanes of traffic and ultimately collidewith another vehicle. To eliminate this potentially dangerous situation, safety chains, attached between your car andthe trailer or towed vehicle, are re- quired in most provinces.
C190E02E-GAT Trailer Weight Limit
Tongue load Total trailer weight C190E01L
Tongue loads can be increased or decreased by redistributing the load in the trailer. This can be verified bychecking the total weight of the loaded trailer and then checking the load on the tongue. NOTE:
1. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailerload should be in the front half on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear.

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kg
CAUTION:
The following specifications are recommended when towing atrailer. The loaded trailer weight cannot safely exceed the values in the following chart.
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5. The maximum permissible over- hang of the coupling point : 1,095 mm
C190E02L
Gross Axle Weight
Coupling pointC190E03E WARNING:
Improperly loading your car andtrailer can seriously affect its steer- ing and braking performance caus-ing a crash which could cause seri- ous injury or death.
Tongue
4 Door : 65 5 Door : 60
With BrakeType Without Brake Type Maximum Towable
Weight
1.6 L
1.8/2.0 L Trailer
1,200 1,400 550
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see page 8-2). The total gross vehicle weight is the combined weight of the vehicle, driver, all passengersand their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer tongue load and other op- tional equipment.
3. The front or rear axle weight must not exceed the Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR) shown on thevehicle identification plate (see page 8-2). It is possible that your towing package does not exceedthe GVWR but exceeds the
65 kg 60 kg
4 Door5 Door
GAWR. Improper trailer loading and/or too much luggage in thetrunk can overload the rear axle. Redistribute the load and check the axle weight again.
4. The maximum permissible static vertical load on the coupling de-vice ;

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C190F01E-GAT Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain connections as well as proper operation of the trailer run- ning lights, brake lights, and turn signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod- erate speed (Less than 100 km/H)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and electrical charging per-formance, do not use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pres- sure of all tires on the trailer and your vehicle. Low tire pressure can seriously affect the handling. Alsocheck the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is
more affected by crosswind andbuffeting. When being passed by a large ve-hicle, keep a constant speed andsteer straight ahead. If there is too much wind buffeting, slow down to get out of the other vehicle's airturbulence.
8. When parking your vehicle and trailer,
especially on a hill, be sure to followall the normal precautions. Turn your front wheel into the curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put thetransmission in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks at eachof the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes,
start your vehicle and trailer mov-ing, and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets youcheck your electrical connection at the same time.
10.During your trip, check occasion- ally to be sure that the load issecure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden accel- eration or sudden stops.
12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes. 13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This couldcause the brakes to overheat, re- sulting in reduced braking efficiency.
14.When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear and use the engine brak-ing effect. When ascending a long grade,downshift the transmission to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine over-loading and/or overheating.
15.If you have to stop while going
uphill, do not hold the vehicle inplace by pressing on the accelera- tor. This can cause the automatic transmission to overheat. Use theparking brake or footbrake.
NOTE: When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS TIMING BELTBRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORSREAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS/PADS,PARKING BRAKESTEERING GEAR RACK, LINKAGE & BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DRIVESHAFTS & BOOTSMANUAL TRANSAXLE OILAUTOMATICTRANSAXLE FLUIDAIR CONDITIONER FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)
European Community Only Except European Community
F040A05E-GAT The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
R R R R
I I I I
RR REVERY 7,500 KM OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 60,000 KM OR 48 MONTHSMORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 15,000 KM OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 100,000 KMEVERY 45,000 KMEVERY 40,000 KM MORE FREQUENTLY
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8km(5miles) in normal temperature or less than 16km(10miles) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K C, E B, H D, E, F, GC, D, G, H C, D, G, H C, D, E, F, G C, D, E, F A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I C, E DRIVING
CONDITION
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE ITEM
E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F).
G - Driving ion uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h(100 MPH)K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS

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INDEX
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R Rear Fog Light Switch ............................................... 1-62
Rear Seat .................................................................. 1-17
Rear Window Defroster Switch .................................. 1-63
Replacement of Light Bulbs ...................................... 6-38
SSeat Front seat ............................................................... 1-14
Rear seat ............................................................... 1-17
Seat Warmer .......................................................... 1-19
Seatback hol der ..................................................... 1-69
Seatback pocket .................................................... 1-68
Seat Belts 3-Point system ....................................................... 1-23
2-Point static type .................................................. 1-24
Adjustable height .................................................... 1-22
Adjusting your seat be lt .........................................1-23
Care of seat belts .................................................. 1-22
Precautions ............................................................ 1-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt ......... ............................. ..... 1-34
Spark Plugs ............................................................... 6-17
Spare Tire and Tool s .................................................. 8-6
Spectacle case .......................................................... 1-73
Speedometer ............................................................. 1-54
Starting ........................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel Freeplay .................. ........................ 6-29
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever .......................................... 1-83Stereo Radio Operation (H210, H240, H260, H280/H290)
............................................ 1-106, 1-109, 1-114, 1-123
Stereo Sound System ............................................. 1-104
Sun Visor ................................................................... 1-77
Sunroof ...................................................................... 1-70
Sunshade ................................................................... 1-70
T Tachometer ............................................................... 1-54
Theft-Alarm system ................................................... 1-10
Ticket Holder ............................................................. 1-64
Tires Balancing .................................................................. 8-5
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ............................................... 3-6
Information ............................................................... 8-2
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................ 8-5
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire ................................................................. 3-6
Traction .................................................................... 8-5
Towing
Emergency ............................................................. 3-12
If your car must be towed .....................................3-11
Trailer or Vehicle towing ........................................... 2-22
Day/night inside rearview .......................................1-77
Traction Control System (TCS) ................................. 2-15