Hyundai 2010 Elantra User Manual

F1All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication.However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so

13IntroductionGasoline engineUnleadedYour new vehicle is designed to use onlyunleaded fuel having a pump octanenumber ((R+M)/2) of 87 or higher.Your n

427Features of your vehicleElectronic power steering Power steering uses the motor to assistyou in steering the vehicle. If the engineis off or if the

Features of your vehicle284To change the steering wheel angle, pulldown the lock release lever (1), adjustthe steering wheel to the desired angle(2) a

429Features of your vehicleInside rearview mirrorDay/night rearview mirror Adjust the rearview mirror to center onthe view through the rear window. M

Features of your vehicle304To operate the electric rearview mirror• Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turnthe automatic dimming function on.The mirror in

431Features of your vehicleRetain the original transmitter for futureprogramming procedures (i.e., new vehi-cle purchase). It is also suggested thatup

Features of your vehicle324✽✽NOTICEFor non rolling code garage door open-ers, follow steps 2 - 3. For rolling code garage door openers,follow steps 2

433Features of your vehicleOperating HomeLink To operate, simply press the pro-grammed HomeLink button. Activationwill now occur for the trained produ

Features of your vehicle344Gate operator programming & canadi-an programmingDuring programming, your hand-heldtransmitter may automatically stop t

435Features of your vehicleOutside rearview mirror Be sure to adjust mirror angles beforedriving.Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and rig

Features of your vehicle364Remote controlManual type (if equipped)The outside rearview mirrors areequipped with a remote control for yourconvenience.

Introduction41Use of MTBEWe recommend that fuels containingMTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%weight) should not be

437Features of your vehicleFolding the outside rearview mirrorTo fold outside rearview mirror, grasp thehousing of mirror and then fold it towardthe r

Features of your vehicle384INSTRUMENT CLUSTER1. Tachometer 2. Turn signal indicators3. Speedometer4. Warning and indicator lights5. Shift position ind

439Features of your vehicleInstrument panel illuminationWhen the vehicle’s parking lights or head-lights are on, rotate the illumination con-trol knob

Features of your vehicle404Engine temperature gauge (if equipped)This gauge shows the temperature of theengine coolant when the ignition switchis ON.D

441Features of your vehicleOdometer / Tripmeter (if equipped)You can choose the odometer, tripmeterA, tripmeter B or ECO indicator ON/OFFmode (if equi

Features of your vehicle424TripmeterTRIP A: Tripmeter ATRIP B: Tripmeter BThe tripmeter indicates the distance ofindividual trips selected by the driv

443Features of your vehicleThe odometer is always displayed untilthe display is turned off.Press the TRIP button for less than 1 sec-ond to select eac

Features of your vehicle444✽✽NOTICE• If the vehicle is not on level ground orthe battery power has been interrupt-ed, the “Distance to empty” function

445Features of your vehicleInstant fuel consumption (if equipped)This mode calculates the instant fuelconsumption every 2 seconds from thedriving dist

Features of your vehicle464ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)You can turn the ECO indicator on/off onthe instrument cluster in this mode.If you push the TR

15IntroductionVEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSNo special break-in period is needed. Byfollowing a few simple precautions for thefirst 600 miles (1,000 km) you

447Features of your vehicleAnti-lock brake system(ABS) warning light (if equipped)This light illuminates if the ignition switchis turned to ON and goe

Features of your vehicle484CAUTIONIf the oil pressure warning lightstays on while the engine is run-ning, serious engine damage mayresult. The oil pre

449Features of your vehicleParking brake & brakefluid warning Parking brake warning This light is illuminated when the parkingbrake is applied wit

Features of your vehicle504Charging system warning This warning light indicates a malfunctionof either the generator or electricalcharging system.If

451Features of your vehicleEngine coolant tempera-ture warning light (if equipped)This warning light shows the temperatureof the engine coolant when t

Features of your vehicle524ESC (Electronic StabilityControl) indicator(if equipped)The ESC indicator will illuminate whenthe ignition switch is turned

453Features of your vehicleLow tire pressure telltale (if equipped)The low tire pressure telltale comes onfor 3 seconds after the ignition switch istu

Features of your vehicle544ECO indicator (if equipped)The ECO indicator is displayed to helpyou improve fuel efficiency when you aredriving.• The ECO

455Features of your vehicleLCD display warning (if equipped)Door OpenThis warning illuminates when a door isnot closed securely.The indicator displays

Features of your vehicle564HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard warning flasher should beused whenever you find it necessary tostop the car in a hazardou

Introduction61This vehicle is equipped with an eventdata recorder (EDR). The main pur-pose of an EDR is to record, in certaincrash or near crash-like

457Features of your vehicleLIGHTINGBattery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to pre-vent the battery from being dis-charged. The syste

Features of your vehicle584Parking light position ( )When the light switch is in the parkinglight position (1st position), the tail, posi-tion, licens

459Features of your vehicleFlashing headlights To flash the headlights, pull the levertowards you. It will return to the normal(low-beam) position whe

Features of your vehicle604Front fog light (if equipped) Fog lights are used to provide improvedvisibility and avoid accidents when visibil-ity is po

461Features of your vehicleWIPER AND WASHERSA : Wiper speed control· MIST – Single wipe· OFF – Off· INT – Intermittent wipe· LO – Low wiper speed· HI

Features of your vehicle624Windshield washers In the OFF position, pull the lever gentlytoward you to spray washer fluid on thewindshield and to run

463Features of your vehicleDome lampDOORIn the DOOR position, the light comes onwhen any door is opened regardless ofthe ignition switch position. The

Features of your vehicle644Glove box lampThe glove box lamp comes on when theglove box is opened.The parking lights or headlights must beON for the gl

465Features of your vehicleRear window defrosterThe defroster heats the window toremove frost, fog and thin ice from theinterior and exterior of the r

Features of your vehicle664MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)OHD0460561. Temperature control knob2. Fan speed control knob3. Mode selection k

17IntroductionINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERDoor ajar warning lightSeat belt warning lightHigh beam indicatorTurn signal indicator lights

467Features of your vehicleHeating and air conditioning1. Start the engine.2. Set the mode to the desired position.3. Set the temperature control to t

Features of your vehicle684Mode selectionThe mode selection knob controls thedirection of the air flow through the venti-lation system.Air can be dire

469Features of your vehicleInstrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory, checkthe instrument panel vents. The outletport can be opene

Features of your vehicle704Recirculated air position The indicator light on thebutton is illuminated whenthe recirculated air positionis selected

471Features of your vehicleFan speed controlThe ignition switch must be in the ONposition for fan operation.The fan speed control knob allows you toco

Features of your vehicle724Operation Tips• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes fromentering the car through the ventilationsystem, temporarily set the ai

473Features of your vehicleAir conditioning system operation tips • If the vehicle has been parked in directsunlight during hot weather, open thewind

Features of your vehicle744Checking the amount of air con-ditioner refrigerant and compres-sor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant is low,the perf

475Features of your vehicleAUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1. Front windshield defrost button2. Rear window defrost button3. Air conditi

Features of your vehicle764Automatic heating and air condi-tioningThe automatic climate control system iscontrolled by simply setting the desiredtempe

2Interior overview / 2-2Instrument panel overview / 2-3Your vehicle at a glance

477Features of your vehicleManual heating and air condition-ingThe heating and cooling system can becontrolled manually as well by pushingbuttons othe

Features of your vehicle784Floor-Level (C, E, A, D)Most of the air flow is directed to thefloor, with a small amount of the air beingdirected to the w

479Features of your vehicleTemperature controlThe temperature will increase to the maxi-mum HI by pushing the up button. Eachpush of the button will c

Features of your vehicle804Recirculated air positionThe indicator light on the but-ton is illuminated when therecirculated air position isselected.Wit

481Features of your vehicleFan speed controlThe fan speed can be set to the desiredspeed by pressing the fan speed controlbutton.The higher the fan sp

Features of your vehicle824OFF modePush the OFF button to turn off the air cli-mate control system. However you canstill operate the mode and air inta

483Features of your vehicleTo defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest(extreme right) position.2. Set the temperature to the ex

Features of your vehicle844Defogging logicTo reduce the possibility of fogging upthe inside of the windshield, the air intakeor air conditioning are c

485Features of your vehicleSTORAGE COMPARTMENTThese compartments can be used tostore small items required by the driveror passengers.Center console st

Features of your vehicle864WARNING• Do not keep objects except sun-glass inside the sunglass holder.Such objects can be thrown fromthe holder in the e

Your vehicle at a glance22INTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Door lock/unlock button ...4-82. Outside rearview mirror control switch ...4

487Features of your vehicleINTERIOR FEATURESCigarette lighterFor the cigarette lighter to work, the igni-tion switch, must be in the ACC positionor th

Features of your vehicle884Cup holderCups or small beverage cans may beplaced in the cup holders.SunvisorUse the sunvisor to shield direct lightthroug

489Features of your vehiclePower outletThe power outlet is designed to providepower for mobile telephones or otherdevices designed to operate with veh

Features of your vehicle904• HOUR:Pressing the “H” button (2) with yourfinger, a pencil or similar object willadvance the time displayed by onehour.•

491Features of your vehicleLuggage net (holder) (if equipped)To keep items from shifting in the cargoarea, you can use the four holders locat-ed in th

Features of your vehicle924✽✽NOTICEWhen using a portable audio deviceconnected to the power outlet, noise mayoccur during playback. If this happens,us

493Features of your vehicleSatellite Antenna (if equipped)The satellite antenna is installed on theroof of your car to listen to a satelliteradio broa

Features of your vehicle944If the SEEK button is pressed for lessthan 0.8 second, it will work as follows ineach mode.RADIO modeIt will function as th

495Features of your vehicleFM broadcasts are transmitted at highfrequencies and do not bend to follow theearth's surface. Because of this, FMbroa

Features of your vehicle964Satellite radio receptionYou may experience problems in receiv-ing XMTMsatellite radio signals in the fol-lowing situations

23Your vehicle at a glanceINSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Driver’s air bag...3-392. Light control / Turn signals ...

497Features of your vehicleCare of disc (if equipped)• If the temperature inside the car is toohigh, open the car windows for ventilationbefore using

Features of your vehicle9841. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume ControlKnob2. AM/FM Selection Button3. Automatic Channel Selection Button4. Preset Butt

499Features of your vehicle1. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume ControlKnob2. AM/FM Selection Button3. Automatic Channel Selection Button4. Preset Butt

Features of your vehicle10041. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume ControlKnob2. AM/FM Selection Button3. Automatic Channel Selection Button4. Preset But

4101Features of your vehicle1. Power ON/OFF Button &Volume Control KnobTurns the set on/off when the ignitionswitch is on ACC or ON. If the button

Features of your vehicle1024• RETURNExits SETUP mode and returns to playmode. Pressing AM/FM, CD/AUX or XMbutton also exits SETUP mode andswitches to

4103Features of your vehicle1. CD Loading Slot2. CD Eject Button3. CD/AUX Selection Button4. Automatic Track Selection Button5. Fast Search Button6. R

Features of your vehicle10441. CD Loading Slot2. CD Eject Button3. CD/AUX Selection Button4. Automatic Track Selection Button5. Fast Search Button6. R

4105Features of your vehicleCDC, AUX(PA760S) 1. CD Loading Slot2. CD Eject Button3. CD/AUX Selection Button4. Automatic Track Selection Button5. Fast

Features of your vehicle10641. CD Loading SlotPlease face printed side upward and gen-tly push in. When the ignition switch is onACC or ON and power i

3Seat / 3-2Seat belts / 3-12Child restraint system / 3-22Airbag-advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-30Safety features of your vehicle

4107Features of your vehicle7. REPEAT ButtonPress this button for less than 0.8 secondto activate ‘RPT’ mode and more than 0.8second to activate ‘FLD

Features of your vehicle10841. INFO Selection Button2. TRACK Moving Button3. RANDOM Playback Button4. REPEAT Button5. USB Selection Button6. FOLDER Mo

4109Features of your vehicleUSING USB(PA760S)1. INFO Selection Button2. TRACK Moving Button3. RANDOM Playback Button4. REPEAT Button5. USB Selection B

Features of your vehicle11041. INFO Selection ButtonDisplays the information of the file cur-rently played in the order of FILE NAME➟ TITLE ➟ ARTIST

4111Features of your vehicleCAUTION IN USING USB DEVICE• To use an external USB device,make sure the device is notmounted when starting up thevehicle

Features of your vehicle1124(Continued)• If USB device is divided by logicaldrives, only the music files on thehighest-priority drive are recog-nized

4113Features of your vehicle1. INFO Selection Button2. TRACK Moving Button3. RANDOM Playback Button4. REPEAT Button5. iPod Selection Button6. CATEGORY

Features of your vehicle1144RUNNING iPod®(PA760S)1. INFO Selection Button2. TRACK Moving Button3. RANDOM Playback Button4. REPEAT Button5. iPod Select

4115Features of your vehicleUsing an iPod when the exclusive cable isconnected to the multimedia terminalinside the console on the right hand sideof t

Features of your vehicle1164✽✽NOTICE FOR USING iPodDEVICE• Some iPod models might not sup-port the communication protocoland the files will not be pla

Safety features of your vehicle23Front seat(1) Forward and backward (driver seat)(2) Seatback angle (driver seat)(3) Seat cushion height (driver seat)

4117Features of your vehicle1. XM Selection Button2. INFO Button3. Automatic Channel Selection Button4. SCAN Button5. CATEGORY Search Button6. Manual

Features of your vehicle1184XM SATELLITE RADIO(PA760S)1. XM Selection Button2. INFO Button3. Automatic Channel Selection Button4. SCAN Button5. CATEGO

4119Features of your vehicle1. XM Selection ButtonTurns to XM Satellite Radio Mode. XMmode toggles in order to XM1 ➟ XM2 ➟XM3 ➟ XM1... when the butt

5Before driving / 5-3Key positions / 5-4Starting the engine / 5-5Manual transaxle / 5-7Automatic transaxle / 5-10Brake system / 5-16Cruise control sys

Driving your vehicle25WARNING - ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fu

53Driving your vehicleBefore entering vehicle• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.• Check the condition of the

Driving your vehicle45Illuminated ignition switch Whenever a front door is opened, theignition switch will be illuminated for yourconvenience, provide

55Driving your vehicleACC (Accessory)The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-trical accessories are operative.✽✽NOTICEIf difficulty is experienced tur

Driving your vehicle653. Turn the ignition switch to START andhold it there until the engine starts (amaximum of 10 seconds), thenrelease the key.4. I

57Driving your vehicleManual transaxle operationThe manual transaxle has 5 forwardgears.This shift pattern is imprinted on the shiftknob. The transaxl

F2Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the per-formance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and m

33Safety features of your vehicleFront seat adjustmentForward and backwardTo move the seat forward or backward:1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever

Driving your vehicle85• To shift into reverse, rest the lever inneutral for at least 3 seconds after yourcar is completely stopped. Then movethe lever

59Driving your vehicleUsing the clutchThe clutch should be pressed all the wayto the floor before shifting, then releasedslowly. The clutch pedal shou

Driving your vehicle105AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)OHD056003/OHD050010AThe shift lever can be moved freelyDepress the brake pedal when shifting

511Driving your vehicleAutomatic transaxle operationThe highly efficient automatic transaxlehas 4 forward speeds and one reversespeed. The individual

Driving your vehicle125Transaxle rangesThe indicator lights in the instrumentcluster indicate the shift lever positionwhen the ignition switch is in t

513Driving your vehicle✽✽NOTICEAlways come to a complete stop beforeshifting into D (Drive).3 (Third gear)Use for towing a trailer during hill climb-i

Driving your vehicle145Shift lock system For your safety, the automatic transaxlehas a shift lock system which preventsshifting the transaxle out of P

515Driving your vehicleGood driving practices• Never move the gear selector leverfrom P (Park) or N (Neutral) to anyother position with the accelerato

Driving your vehicle165Power brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normalusage.In the event that the power-a

517Driving your vehicleDisc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes.When your brake pads are worn and newpads are required, you will hear a

Safety features of your vehicle43Seatback angleTo recline the seatback:1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on theseatback recline lever located on th

Driving your vehicle185Parking brake Applying the parking brakeTo engage the parking brake, first applythe foot brake and then without pressingthe re

519Driving your vehicleCheck the brake warning light by turningthe ignition switch ON (do not start theengine). This light will be illuminatedwhen the

Driving your vehicle205The ABS continuously senses the speedof the wheels. If the wheels are going tolock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-lates the hy

521Driving your vehicle✽✽NOTICEWhen you jump start your vehiclebecause of a drained battery, the enginemay not run as smoothly and the ABSwarning ligh

Driving your vehicle225The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)system is an electronic system designedto help the driver maintain vehicle controlunder a

523Driving your vehicleESC operation offESC OFF state• To cancel ESC operation,press the ESC OFF button(ESC OFF indicator light illu-minates).• If the

Driving your vehicle245ESC OFF usageWhen driving• It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turnedon for daily driving whenever possible.• To turn ESC off whil

525Driving your vehicle• Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Restingyour foot on the brake pedal while driv-ing can be dangerous because it c

Driving your vehicle265The cruise control system allows you toprogram the vehicle to maintain a con-stant speed without pressing the acceler-ator peda

527Driving your vehicle3. Push the COAST/SET switch, andrelease it at the desired speed. The SETindicator light in the instrument clusterwill illumina

35Safety features of your vehicleHeadrestThe driver's and front passenger's seatsare equipped with a headrest for theoccupant's safety

Driving your vehicle285To temporarily accelerate with thecruise control on:If you want to speed up temporarily whenthe cruise control is on, depress t

529Driving your vehicleTo resume cruising speed atmore than approximately 25 mph(40 km/h):If any method other than the CRUISEON-OFF switch was used to

Driving your vehicle305Your vehicle's fuel economy dependsmainly on your style of driving, where youdrive and when you drive.Each of these factor

531Driving your vehicle• Use your air conditioning sparingly.The air conditioning system is operat-ed by engine power so your fuel econ-omy is reduced

Driving your vehicle325Hazardous driving conditions When hazardous driving conditions areencountered such as water, snow, ice,mud, sand, or similar h

533Driving your vehicleSmooth corneringAvoid braking or gear changing in cor-ners, especially when roads are wet.Ideally, corners should always be tak

Driving your vehicle345Higher speed motoringTires:Adjust the tire inflation pressures tospecification. Low tire inflation pressureswill result in over

535Driving your vehicleThe more severe weather conditions ofwinter result in greater wear and otherproblems. To minimize the problems ofwinter driving

Driving your vehicle365Chain installation When installing chains, follow the manu-facturer's instructions and mount them astightly as you can. Dr

537Driving your vehicleUse high quality ethylene glycolcoolantYour vehicle is delivered with high qualityethylene glycol coolant in the coolingsystem.

Safety features of your vehicle63Forward and backward adjustment (if equipped)The headrest may be adjusted forward tothree different positions by pull

Driving your vehicle385Don't let your parking brakefreezeUnder some conditions your parkingbrake can freeze in the engaged position.This is most

539Driving your vehicleIf you are considering towing with yourcar, you should first check with yourstate’s Department of Motor Vehicles todetermine th

Driving your vehicle405Hitches It's important to have the correct hitchequipment. Crosswinds, large trucksgoing by, and rough roads are a few rea

541Driving your vehicleDriving with a trailer Towing a trailer requires a certainamount of experience. Before setting outfor the open road, you must

Driving your vehicle425Driving on grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore you start down a long or steepdowngrade. If you don’t shift down

543Driving your vehicle5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shiftto neutral, release the parking brakeand slowly release the brakes until thetrailer

Driving your vehicle445If you do decide to pull a trailerHere are some important points if youdecide to pull a trailer:• Consider using a sway control

545Driving your vehicleWeight of the trailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be? Itshould never weigh more than the maxi-mum trailer weight with trailer

Driving your vehicle465(Continued)• Never exceed the maximumweight limits of the trailer or trail-er towing equipment. Improperloading can result in d

547Driving your vehilcleTire and loading information labelThe label located on the driver's doorsill gives the original tire size, coldtire press

37Safety features of your vehicleSeat warmer (if equipped)The seat warmer is provided to warm thefront seats during cold weather. With theignition swi

Driving your vehicle485Cargo capacity:The cargo capacity of your vehiclewill increase or decrease dependingon the weight and the number ofoccupants an

549Driving your vehilcleCertification labelThe certification label is located onthe driver's door sill at the center pil-lar.This label shows the

Driving your vehicle505To find out the actual loads on yourfront and rear axles, you need to goto a weigh station and weigh yourvehicle.Your dealer ca

551Driving your vehilcleWARNING - Loose cargoItems you carry inside yourvehicle can strike and injureoccupants in a sudden stop orturn, or in a crash.

Driving your vehicle525This section will guide you in the properloading of your vehicle and/or trailer, tokeep your loaded vehicle weight within itsde

6Road warning / 6-2In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2If the engine will not start / 6-3Emergency starting / 6-4If the engine overheats / 6-5T

What to do in an emergency26ROAD WARNING Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher serves as awarning to other drivers to exerciseextreme cau

63What to do in an emergency4.When changing a flat tire, follow theinstruction provided later in this sec-tion.If engine stalls while driving1. Reduce

What to do in an emergency46EMERGENCY STARTINGJump starting Jump starting can be dangerous if doneincorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm toyourself or

65What to do in an emergency5. Start the engine of the vehicle with thebooster battery and let it run at 2,000rpm, then start the engine of the vehi-c

Safety features of your vehicle83Rear seat adjustmentHeadrestThe rear seat(s) is equipped with head-rests in all the seating positions for theoccupant

What to do in an emergency666.If you cannot find the cause of theoverheating, wait until the engine tem-perature has returned to normal. Then,if coola

67What to do in an emergencyTIRES PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED) (1) Low Tire Pressure Telltale(2) TPMS Malfunction IndicatorEach tir

What to do in an emergency86Your vehicle has also been equippedwith a TPMS malfunction indicator toindicate when the system is notoperating properly.

69What to do in an emergencyTPMS (Tire PressureMonitoring System)malfunction indicatorThe TPMS malfunction indicatorcomes on and stays on when there i

What to do in an emergency106Changing a tire with TPMSIf you have a flat tire, the Low TirePressure Telltale will turn on. Havethe flat tire repaired

611What to do in an emergencyThis device complies with Part 15of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:1. This device may

What to do in an emergency126IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE Jack and toolsThe spare tire, jack, jack handle,wheel lug nut wrench are stored inthe luggage com

613What to do in an emergencyRemoving and storing the sparetire Turn the tire hold-down wing boltcounterclockwise.Store the tire in the reverse order

What to do in an emergency1464. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,jack, jack handle, and spare tirefrom the vehicle.5. Block both the front and rear of

615What to do in an emergency7. Place the jack at the front or rearjacking position closest to the tireyou are changing. Place the jackat the designat

39Safety features of your vehicleRemovalTo remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release button(1) while pulling upward (2).

What to do in an emergency16610. To reinstall the wheel, hold it onthe studs, put the wheel nuts onthe studs and tighten them fingertight. The nuts sh

617What to do in an emergencyIf you have a tire gauge, remove thevalve cap and check the air pressure.If the pressure is lower than recom-mended, driv

What to do in an emergency186Important - use of compact spare tireYour vehicle is equipped with a com-pact spare tire. This compact sparetire takes up

619What to do in an emergency• Do not take this vehicle through anautomatic car wash while the com-pact spare tire is installed.• Do not use tire chai

What to do in an emergency206TOWINGTowing serviceIf emergency towing is necessary, werecommend having it done by an author-ized Hyundai dealer or a co

621What to do in an emergencyWhen towing your vehicle in an emer-gency without wheel dollies :1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.2. Place

What to do in an emergency226• Before emergency towing, check thatthe hook is not broken or damaged.• Fasten the towing cable or chainsecurely to the

623What to do in an emergencyEmergency towing precautions• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.• Place the transaxle shi

7Engine compartment / 7-2Maintenance services / 7-3Owner maintenance / 7-5Scheduled maintenance service / 7-7Explanation of scheduled maintenance item

Maintenance27ENGINE COMPARTMENTOHD0760021. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Air cleaner5. Fuse box6. Negativ

Safety features of your vehicle103Folding the rear seatThe rear seatbacks may be folded tofacilitate carrying long items or toincrease the luggage cap

73MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care toprevent damage to your vehicle andinjury to yourself whenever performingany mai

Maintenance47Owner maintenance precautions Improper or incomplete service mayresult in problems. This section givesinstructions only for the maintena

75MaintenanceOWNER MAINTENANCE The following lists are vehicle checks andinspections that should be performed bythe owner or an authorized Hyundaideal

Maintenance67At least monthly:• Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.• Check the operation of all exteriorlights, including the stopligh

77MaintenanceSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule ifthe vehicle is usually operated wherenone of the following conditions

Maintenance87NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEThe following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep rec

No.1234567891079MaintenanceNORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)DESCRIPTION7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 1

Maintenance107NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessaryDESCRI

711MaintenanceMAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONSSEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONSA - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5miles (8km) in nor

Maintenance127EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMSEngine oil and filterThe engine oil and filter should bechanged at the intervals specified in

311Safety features of your vehicle4. For center shoulder belt, insert the beltwebbing in the right side rear shoulderbelt guide to prevent the belt fr

713MaintenanceTiming beltInspect all parts related to the timing beltfor damage and deformation. Replaceany damaged parts immediately.Vapor hose and f

Maintenance147Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)Inspect the manual transaxle fluidaccording to the maintenance schedule.✽✽NOTICEIf the oil level is

715MaintenanceENGINE OILChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal opera

Maintenance167The high-pressure cooling system has areservoir filled with year-round antifreezecoolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-tory.Check

717MaintenanceCheck the condition and connections ofall cooling system hoses and heaterhoses. Replace any swollen or deterio-rated hoses.The coolant l

Maintenance187Changing the coolantHave coolant changed by an authorizedHyundai dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the beginningof this sec

719MaintenanceBRAKES AND CLUTCH (IF EQUIPPED) FLUIDChecking the brake/clutch fluidlevel Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-odically. The flu

Maintenance207AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)Checking the automatic transaxlefluid level The automatic transaxle fluid levelshould be checked

721Maintenance✽✽NOTICE“COLD” range is for reference only andshould NOT be used to determinetransaxle fluid level.✽✽NOTICENew automatic transaxle fluid

Maintenance227WASHER FLUIDChecking the washer fluid level The reservoir is translucent so that youcan check the level with a quick visualinspection.C

Safety features of your vehicle123Seat belt restraint systemWARNING - CargoCargo should always be secured toprevent it from being thrown aboutthe vehi

723MaintenanceAIR CLEANER Filter replacement It must be replaced when necessary, andshould not be cleaned and reused.1. Loosen the air cleaner cover

Maintenance247Replace the filter according to theScheduled Maintenance Section.If the vehicle is operated in extremelydusty or sandy areas, replace th

725MaintenanceCLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTERFilter inspectionThe climate control air filter should bereplaced every 10,000 miles (15,000km). If the vehicl

Maintenance2673. Remove the climate control air filtercase pulling out the cover.4. Replace the climate control air filter.5. Reassemble in the revers

727MaintenanceWIPER BLADES Blade inspection✽✽NOTICECommercial hot waxes applied by auto-matic car washes have been known tomake the windshield difficu

Maintenance287Front windshield wiper blade1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiperblade assembly to expose the plasticlocking clip.2. Compress the cl

729MaintenanceFor best battery service• Keep the battery securely mounted.• Keep the battery top clean and dry.• Keep the terminals and connectionscle

Maintenance307Battery recharging Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,calcium-based battery.• If the battery becomes discharged in ashort time (becaus

731MaintenanceWARNING - RechargingbatteryWhen recharging the battery,observe the following precautions:• The battery must be removedfrom the vehicle a

Maintenance327TIRES AND WHEELS Tire care For proper maintenance, safety, andmaximum fuel economy, you mustalways maintain recommended tireinflation p

F3This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.These titles indicate the following:✽✽ NOTICEThis indicates that interesting

313Safety features of your vehicleSeat belt warningSeat belt warning lightIf the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition key is turne

733MaintenanceWARNING - Tire inflationOverinflation or underinflationcan reduce tire life, adverselyaffect vehicle handling, andlead to sudden tire fa

Maintenance347Checking tire inflation pressureCheck your tires once a month ormore.Also, check the tire pressure of thespare tire.How to checkUse a go

735MaintenanceTire rotation To equalize tread wear, it is recom-mended that the tires be rotatedevery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) orsooner if irregular we

Maintenance367Wheel alignment and tire balance The wheels on your vehicle werealigned and balanced carefully at thefactory to give you the longest ti

737MaintenanceCompact spare tire replacement A compact spare tire has a shortertread life than a regular size tire.Replace it when you can see thetrea

Maintenance387Tire tractionTire traction can be reduced if youdrive on worn tires, tires that areimproperly inflated or on slipperyroad surfaces. Tire

739Maintenance89 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry.H - Speed Rating Symbol. See thespeed rating chart i

Maintenance4074. Tire ply composition and materialThe number of layers or plies of rub-ber-coated fabric are in the tire. Tiremanufacturers also must

741MaintenanceTemperature -A, B & C The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B and C representing thetire’s resistance to the generation ofheat

Maintenance427Cold Tire Pressure: The amount ofair pressure in a tire, measured inpounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-pascals (kPa) before a tire has

Safety features of your vehicle143Seat belt - Driver’s 3-point systemwith emergency locking retractorTo fasten your seat belt:To fasten your seat belt

743MaintenanceSpeed Rating: An alphanumericcode assigned to a tire indicating themaximum speed at which a tire canoperate.Traction: The friction betwe

Maintenance447Snow tiresIf you equip your car with snow tires,they should be the same size andhave the same load capacity as theoriginal tires. Snow t

745MaintenanceFUSESA vehicle’s electrical system is protectedfrom electrical overload damage byfuses.This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one locat-ed in t

Maintenance467Inner panel fuse replacement1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.2. Open the fuse panel cover.3. Pull the suspected fus

747MaintenanceMemory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with the memo-ry fuse to prevent battery discharge ifyour vehicle is parked without beingoperated fo

Maintenance487Main fuseIf the main fuse is blown, it must beremoved as follows:1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.2. Remove the nuts shown in th

749Maintenance✽✽NOTICENot all fuse panel descriptions in thismanual may be applicable to your vehi-cle. It is accurate at the time of printing.When yo

Maintenance507Driver's side fuse panelDescription Fuse rating Protected componentSTART 10A Ignition lock switch, Antitheft alarm, Transaxle range

751MaintenanceDescription Fuse rating Protected componentCLUSTER 10A Instrument clusterA/BAG 15A SRS control moduleIGN 1 15A EPS module, ESC switchSPA

Maintenance527Engine compartmentDescription Fuse rating Protected componentALTERNATOR 150A GeneratorEPS 80A EPS control moduleABS.2 20A ESC control mo

315Safety features of your vehicleTo raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1).To lower it, push it down (3) while press-ing the height adjuster butto

753MaintenanceDescription Fuse rating Protected componentABS 10A ESC control module, ABS control module, Multi purpose check connectorECU.2 10A ECMB/U

Maintenance547LIGHT BULBSUse only the bulbs of the specifiedwattage.✽✽NOTICEAfter heavy, driving rain or washing,headlight and taillight lenses coulda

755MaintenanceHeadlight bulb1. Open the hood.2. Remove the headlight.3. Remove the headlight bulb cover byturning it counterclockwise.4. Disconnect th

Maintenance5676. Install the headlight bulb cover by turn-ing it clockwise.7. Install the headlight.Turn signal light/position light, sidemark light,

757Maintenance3. Remove the bulb from the socket.4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.5. Reinstall the assembly in the reverseorder of removal.Rear co

Maintenance5873. Remove the socket from the assemblyby turning the socket counterclockwiseuntil the tabs on the socket align withthe slots on the asse

759MaintenanceInterior light bulb replacement1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gentlypry the lens from the interior lighthousing.2. Remove the bulb b

Maintenance607APPEARANCE CAREExterior careExterior general caution It is very important to follow the labeldirections when using any chemicalcleaner o

761MaintenanceWaxingWax the vehicle when water will nolonger bead on the paint.Always wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing. Use a good quality liquid

Maintenance627Aluminum wheel maintenance The aluminum wheels are coated with aclear protective finish.• Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing c

Safety features of your vehicle163When the seat belt is fully extended fromthe retractor to allow the installation of achild restraint system, the sea

763MaintenanceTo help prevent corrosionYou can help prevent corrosion from get-ting started by observing the following:Keep your car cleanThe best way

Maintenance647Interior careInterior general precautions Prevent caustic solutions such as per-fume and cosmetic oil from contactingthe dashboard becau

765MaintenanceEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMThe emission control system of yourvehicle is covered by a written limitedwarranty. Please see the warranty infor

Maintenance6673. Exhaust emission control systemThe Exhaust Emission Control System isa highly effective system which controlsexhaust emissions while

767MaintenanceOperating precautions for catalyt-ic converters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a catalyticconverter emission control device.

8Dimensions / 8-2Bulb wattage / 8-2Tires and wheels / 8-3Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4Label information / 8-6Consumer information / 8-8R

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects28Item in (mm)Overall length 177.4 (4505)Overall width 69.9 (1775)Overall height 58.3 (

83Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defectsInflation pressure psi (kPa)Front RearP195/65R15 89T 5.5J×15 32 32P205/55R16 89H 6.0J

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects48RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES To help achieve proper engine and powertrain pe

85Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defectsRecommended SAE viscositynumber Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has aneffect on fue

317Safety features of your vehicleWhen the vehicle stops suddenly, or ifthe occupant tries to lean forward tooquickly, the seat belt retractor will lo

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects68Vehicle identification number(VIN)The vehicle identification number (VIN) isthe number

87Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defectsTire specification/pressure labelThe tires supplied on your new vehicleare chosen to p

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects88This consumer information has been pre-pared in accordance with regulationsissued by t

89Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defectsIf you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause i

IIndex

Index2IAir cleaner ··································································· 7-23Airbag-advanced supplemental restraint system ········· 3-

I3IndexEngine coolant ····························································· 7-16Engine oil ··················································

Index4IMaintenance services ····················································· 7-3Manual climate control system ··································

I5IndexWeight of the trailer (tongue) ··································· 5-45Trunk ··································································

Safety features of your vehicle183✽✽NOTICE• Both the driver's and front passen-ger's pre-tensioner seat belts will beactivated in certain fr

319Safety features of your vehicleSeat belt precautionsInfant or small childAll 50 states have child restraint laws.Youshould be aware of the specific

Safety features of your vehicle203✽✽NOTICESmall children are best protected frominjury in an accident when properlyrestrained in the rear seat by a ch

321Safety features of your vehicleRestraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul-der belt assemblies whenever possibleaccording to

Safety features of your vehicle223Periodic inspectionIt is recommended that all seat belts beinspected periodically for wear or dam-age of any kind. P

F4FOREWORDThank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who driveHyundais. The advanced

323Safety features of your vehicle(Continued)• Never leave children unattendedin a vehicle – not even for a shorttime. The car can heat up veryquickly

Safety features of your vehicle243Using a child restraint systemFor small children and babies, the use ofa child seat or infant seat is required. This

325Safety features of your vehicle2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch intothe buckle. Listen for the distinct “click”sound.Position the release butt

Safety features of your vehicle2635. Remove as much slack from the beltas possible by pushing down on thechild restraint system while feeding theshoul

327Safety features of your vehicle1. Route the child restraint seat strapover the seatback.For vehicles with adjustable headrest,route the tether stra

Safety features of your vehicle283Child seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturers makechild restraint seats that are labeled asLATCH or LATCH-co

329Safety features of your vehicleLATCH anchors have been provided inyour vehicle. The LATCH anchors arelocated in the left and right outboard rearsea

Safety features of your vehicle303AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMDriver’s air bagFront passenger’sair bag* : if equippedCurtain Air b

331Safety features of your vehicleSRS components and functionsThe SRS consists of the following com-ponents:1. Front Impact Sensors2. “PASSENGER AIR B

Safety features of your vehicle323B240B05LPassenger’s front air bagUpon deployment, tear seams moldeddirectly into the pad covers will separateunder p

F5Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?Hyundai Genuine Parts are the sameparts used by Hyundai MotorCompany to manufacture

333Safety features of your vehicleOccupant classification systemYour vehicle is equipped with an occu-pant classification system in the frontpassenger

Safety features of your vehicle343Main components of occupantclassification system• A detection device located under thefront passenger seat track.• E

335Safety features of your vehicleCondition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification systemConditiondetected by theoccupant classi

Safety features of your vehicle3631KMN36631KMN36641KMN3665- Never sit with hips shiftedtowards the front of the seat.- Never lean on the center consol

337Safety features of your vehicleWhen an adult is seated in the front pas-senger seat, if the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator is on, turn

Safety features of your vehicle383WARNINGIf the occupant classification sys-tem is not working properly, theSRS air bag warning light on theinstrument

339Safety features of your vehicleDriver's and passenger's front airbagYour vehicle is equipped with aSupplemental Restraint (Air Bag) Syste

Safety features of your vehicle403The purpose of the SRS is to provide thevehicle's driver and/or the front passen-ger with additional protection

341Safety features of your vehicle✽✽NOTICE• Be sure to read information about theSRS on the labels provided on the sunvisor and in the glove box.• Adv

Safety features of your vehicle423(Continued)• Move your seat as far back aspractical from the front air bags,while still maintaining control ofthe ve

343Safety features of your vehicle(Continued)• Sitting improperly or out of posi-tion can result in serious or fatalinjury in a crash. All occupantssh

Safety features of your vehicle443Side air bag (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a side airbag in each front seat. The purpose ofthe air bag

345Safety features of your vehicleCurtain air bag (if equipped)Curtain air bags are located along bothsides of the roof rails above the front andrear

Safety features of your vehicle463Why didn’t my air bag go off in acollision? (Air bags are notdesigned to inflate in every colli-sion)There are certa

347Safety features of your vehicleAir bag inflation conditionsFront air bag Front air bags are generally designed toinflate in moderate to severe fron

Safety features of your vehicle483Side and/or curtain air bagsSide impact and curtain air bags are gen-erally designed to inflate in moderate tosevere

349Safety features of your vehicle• Frontal air bags are not designed toinflate in rear collisions, because occu-pants are moved backward by theforce

Safety features of your vehicle503• Frontal Air Bags may not inflate in“under-ride” collisions where the colli-sions energy is absorbed above thevehic

351Safety features of your vehicleHow does the air bag systemoperate • Air bags are activated (able to inflate ifnecessary) only when the ignitionswit

Safety features of your vehicle523Noise and smokeWhen the air bags inflate, they make aloud noise and they leave smoke andpowder in the air inside of

12345678IntroductionYour vehicle at a glanceSafety system of your vehicleFeatures of your vehicleDriving your vehicleWhat to do in an emergencyMainten

353Safety features of your vehicleAir bag warning lightThe purpose of air bag warning light inyour instrument panel is to alert you of apotential prob

Safety features of your vehicle543SRS CareThe SRS is virtually maintenance-freeand so there are no parts you can safelyservice by yourself. If the SRS

355Safety features of your vehicleAdditional safety precautions• Never let passengers ride in thecargo area or on top of a folded-down back seat. All

Safety features of your vehicle563Air bag warning labelAir bag warning labels, some required by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio

4Keys / 4-2Remote keyless entry / 4-3Theft-alarm system / 4-6Door locks / 4-8Trunk / 4-12Windows / 4-14Hood / 4-18Fuel filler lid / 4-20Sunroof / 4-23

Features of your vehicle24Record your key numberThe key code number is stamped on thebar code tag attached to the key set.Should you lose your keys, t

43Features of your vehicleRemote keyless entry systemoperationsLock (1)All doors are locked if the lock button ispressed.If all doors are closed, the

Features of your vehicle44Operational distance may vary depend-ing upon the area the transmitter is usedin. For example, if the vehicle is parkednear

45Features of your vehicleCAUTIONThe keyless entry system transmit-ter is designed to give you years oftrouble-free use, however it canmalfunction if

Features of your vehicle64This system is designed to provide pro-tection from unauthorized entry into thecar. This system is operated in threestages:

1How to use this manual / 1-2Fuel requirements / 1-3Vehicle break-in process / 1-5Vehicle data collection and event data recorders / 1-6Indicator symb

47Features of your vehicleTheft-alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any of thefollowing occurs while the system isarmed.• A front or rear door i

Features of your vehicle84Operating door locks from out-side the vehicle • Turn the key toward rear of vehicle tounlock and toward front of vehicle to

49Features of your vehicleOperating door locks from insidethe vehicleWith the door lock button• To unlock a door, push the door lockbutton (1) to the

Features of your vehicle104• When pushing down on the front por-tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doorswill lock.• When pushing down on the rear por

411Features of your vehicleSpeed sensing door lock system(if equipped)When the speed of the vehicle is aboveapproximately 12 MPH (20 km/h) for 1second

Features of your vehicle124Opening the trunkWith remote trunk lid releaseTo open the trunk lid without using thekey, push the trunk lid release button

413Features of your vehicleEmergency trunk safety releaseYour vehicle is equipped with an emer-gency trunk release cable located insidethe trunk. The

Features of your vehicle144Power windows(1) Driver’s door power window switch(2) Front passenger’s door power win-dow switch(3) Rear door (left) power

415Features of your vehicleThe ignition switch must be in the ONposition for power windows to operate.Each door has a power window switchthat controls

Features of your vehicle164Window opening and closingThe driver’s door has a master powerwindow switch that controls all the win-dows in the vehicle.•

Introduction21We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from your vehi-cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist youin many ways. We str

417Features of your vehiclePower window lock button• The driver can disable the power win-dow switches on a passenger door bydepressing the power wind

Features of your vehicle184Opening the hood 1. Pull the release lever to unlatch thehood. The hood should pop openslightly.2. Go to the front of the v

419Features of your vehicleClosing the hood1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-lowing:• All filler caps in engine compartmentmust be correctly i

Features of your vehicle204WARNING - Refueling• If pressurized fuel sprays out, itcan cover your clothes or skinand thus subject you to the riskof fir

421Features of your vehicleWARNING - Refueling dan-gersAutomotive fuels are flammablematerials. When refueling, pleasenote the following guidelines ca

Features of your vehicle224(Continued)• If a fire breaks out during refuel-ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-cle, and immediately contact themanager

423Features of your vehicleIf your vehicle is equipped with this fea-ture, you can slide or tilt your sunroofwith the sunroof control buttons locatedo

Features of your vehicle244Sliding the sunroof To open the sunroof (autoslide feature),press the slide button (1) on the over-head console (for more t

425Features of your vehicleSunshade The sunshade will be opened with theglass panel automatically when the glasspanel is slid.You will have to close

Features of your vehicle264Resetting the sunroofWhenever the vehicle battery is discon-nected or discharged, or related fuse isblown, you must reset y