INTERIOR
The Elantra's interior has a masculine feel to it, thanks to the black dash with metallic accents and gray-colored seat upholstery. The dash and center stack have a simple layout with only a few buttons and knobs on it. A quick once-over of everything and I was good to go in the Elantra.
The Elantra's low starting price means that a lot of features aren't standard. Optional features include air conditioning and cruise control. These features and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel are part of an options package, which my test car had. My test car also had the optional Navigation Package, which adds a navigation system, backup camera and automatic headlights.
In the backseat, my two boys had plenty of legroom in this compact car. They found their cupholders in the fold-down armrest, and I made use of the front row's two cupholders near the center console.
The Elantra is a five-passenger car, but the second row's middle seat is best for short trips, especially if car seats are on either side of it.
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Owner maintenance precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions
only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform. As explained earlier in
this section, several proced ...
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
The outside rearview mirrors are equipped with a remote control for your convenience.
It is operated by the control lever in the bottom front corner of the window.
Before driving away, always che ...
ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER (With Trip Computer)
1. Odometer
The odometer records the total driving distance in miles, and is useful for
keeping a record for maintenance intervals.
NOTE:
Federal law forbids alteration of the odometer of any v ...