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Hyundai 2008 Elantra User Manual

Hyundai 2008 Elantra
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2008

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Hyundai 2008 Elantra Specifications

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BrandHyundai
Model2008 Elantra
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

How to Use This Manual

Explains the general layout of the manual, the use of WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE sections for personal safety.

Fuel Requirements

Details on gasoline, alcohol, and methanol fuel compatibility, including warnings about E85 and methanol.

Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Cluster

Provides explanations for various warning and indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Instrument Panel Overview

Identifies and explains the various components and controls on the vehicle's instrument panel.

Safety Features of Your Vehicle

Seat Belts

Details on seat belt restraint systems, warnings, and proper usage for occupant safety.

Child Restraint System

Guidelines and warnings for proper installation and use of child restraint systems.

Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System

Information on SRS components, functions, and warnings related to air bag deployment and safety.

Features of Your Vehicle

Keys

Information on key operations, recording key numbers, and warnings about ignition key usage.

Door Locks

Instructions on operating door locks from outside and inside the vehicle, including child-protector locks.

Steering Wheel

Details on electronic power steering, tilt steering, and horn operation.

Instrument Cluster

Overview of the instrument cluster, including gauges, indicators, and illumination controls.

Manual Climate Control System (if equipped)

Explanation of controls for manual heating, air conditioning, and mode selection.

Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)

Guide to operating the automatic climate control system for heating and cooling.

Audio System

Information on antenna types and operation of the car audio system.

Driving Your Vehicle

Before Driving

Pre-drive checks including windows, tires, lights, gauges, and safety warnings.

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the gasoline engine, including key positions and warnings.

Automatic Transaxle

Explanation of automatic transaxle operation, ranges, and cautions.

Brake System

Details on power brakes, brake failure, disc and drum brakes, and warnings.

Special Driving Conditions

Advice for hazardous conditions like water, snow, ice, mud, sand, and rocking the vehicle.

Winter Driving

Recommendations for snowy or icy conditions, snow tires, and tire chains.

Vehicle Load Limit

Information on vehicle capacity weight, seating capacity, towing capacity, and cargo capacity.

What to Do in an Emergency

If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

If the Engine Will Not Start

Troubleshooting steps and warnings when the engine fails to start.

Emergency Starting

Procedure for jump-starting a vehicle using jumper cables and warnings.

If the Engine Overheats

Actions to take if the engine overheats, including safety precautions.

Tires Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if equipped)

Explanation of TPMS operation, telltales, and malfunction indicators.

Towing

Guidelines and precautions for towing the vehicle, including services and methods.

Maintenance

Owner Maintenance

Checks and inspections recommended for the owner to perform regularly.

Scheduled Maintenance Service

Guidelines for normal and severe usage maintenance schedules.

Engine Oil

Instructions on checking and changing engine oil and filter.

Engine Coolant

Information on checking and changing engine coolant, including warnings.

Brakes and Clutch (if equipped) Fluid

Guidance on checking brake/clutch fluid level and warnings.

Tires and Wheels

Advice on tire care, inflation, replacement, rotation, and alignment.

Fuses

Information on fuse types, locations, replacement, and warnings.

Light Bulbs

Instructions for replacing various vehicle light bulbs and associated warnings.

Emission Control System

Overview of emission control systems and operating precautions for catalytic converters.

Consumer Information

Label Information

Details on vehicle identification number (VIN), VIN label, and certification label.

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedure for reporting safety defects to NHTSA and Hyundai Motor America.

Specifications

Tires and Wheels

Specifications for tire size, inflation pressure, wheel size, and lug nut torque.

Recommended Lubricants and Capacities

Lists recommended lubricants and fluids for engine, transaxle, coolant, and brakes.

Recommended SAE Viscosity Number

Provides a chart for selecting engine oil viscosity based on temperature range.

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