2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring steering

Maintenance
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Manual transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect the manual transaxle fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
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Automatic transaxle fluid
(if equipped)
The fluid level should be in the "HOT"
range of the dipstick, after the engine
and transaxle are at normal operating
temperature. Check the automatic
transaxle fluid level with the engine run-
ning and the transaxle in neutral, with the
parking brake properly applied.
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Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
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Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir. The level should be between
“MIN” and “MAX” marks on the side of
the reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake
fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
specification.
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Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake lever and cables.
G051900AUN
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.
G052000AUN
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muf-
fler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as
necessary.
G052100AUN
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
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Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
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Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if nec-
essary, repack the grease.
G052500AUN
Air conditioning refrigerant
(if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and con-
nections for leakage and damage.

Maintenance
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Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
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Tread wear indicatorWARNING - Replacing
tires
To reduce the chance or serious
or fatal injuries from an acci-
dent caused by tire failure or
loss of vehicle control:
Replace tires that are worn,
show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, and
traction.
Do not drive your vehicle with
too little or too much pressure
in your tires. This can lead to
uneven wear and tire failure.
When replacing tires, never
mix radial and bias-ply tires
on the same car. You must
replace all tires (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tires.
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Using tires and wheel other
than the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics and poor vehi-
cle control, resulting in a seri-
ous accident.
Wheels that do not meet
HYUNDAI’s specifications
may fit poorly and result in
damage to the vehicle or
unusual handling and poor
vehicle control.
The ABS works by comparing
the speed of the wheels. Tire
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) to work irregularly (if
equipped).

Maintenance
64 7
Interior care
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Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per-
fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-
tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.
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Cleaning the upholstery and interior
trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabric
can be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
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Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-
bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or redye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
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Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with
electrical/electronic components
inside the vehicle as this may dam-
age them.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect
the fabric’s appearance and fire-
resistant properties.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the inside
of the rear window. This may result
in damage to the rear window
defroster grid.CAUTION
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high
alcohol content solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the color
of the leather may fade or the sur-
face may get stripped off.

Index
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Air bags··········································································3-34
Air bag warning label ··················································3-59
Air bag warning light ··················································3-37
Curtain air bag ·····························································3-51
Driver's and passenger's front air bag··························3-45
Occupant classification system ···································3-40
Side air bag ··································································3-49
Air cleaner ·····································································7-22
Alarm system ···································································4-5
Antenna ··········································································4-98
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ······································5-19
Appearance care·····························································7-59
Exterior care ································································7-59
Interior care ·································································7-64
Armrest ··········································································3-10
Ashtray ···········································································4-89
Audio system ·································································4-98
Antenna········································································4-98
Aux, USB and iPod ·····················································4-93
Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-99
Auto lock mode (Passenger seat belt) ···························3-28
Automatic climate control system ·································4-75
Air conditioning ··························································4-81
Automatic heating and air conditioning ······················4-76
Manual heating and air conditioning···························4-77Automatic transaxle ·······················································5-10
Ignition key interlock system ······································5-14
Shift lock system ·························································5-14
Battery············································································7-30
Battery saver function ····················································4-54
Before driving ··································································5-3
Binding arbitration ···························································8-9
Bottle holders, see cup holders ······································4-90
Brake system··································································5-16
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ····································5-19
Electronic stability control (ESC) ·······························5-21
Parking brake ·······························································5-17
Power brakes································································5-16
Brakes/clutch fluid ·························································7-19
Bulb replacement ···························································7-53
Front fog light bulb replacement ·································7-55
Headlight bulb replacement·········································7-54
High mounted stop light replacement ·························7-57
Interior light bulb replacement ····································7-58
License plate light bulb replacement···························7-57
Position light bulb replacement ···································7-55
Rear combination light bulb replacement ···················7-56
Side repeater light bulb replacement ···························7-55
Turn signal light bulb replacement······························7-55
Bulb wattage ····································································8-2
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Index
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Dimensions ······································································8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-37
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination···4-38
Door locks········································································4-7
Central door lock switch ···············································4-8
Child-protector rear door lock ·····································4-10
Drinks holders, see cup holders·····································4-90
Driver's air bag·······························································3-45
Driving at night ······························································5-33
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-34
Driving in the rain··························································5-34
Economical operation ····················································5-30
Electric power steering ·················································4-27
Emergency starting ··························································6-4
Jump starting ·································································6-4
Push starting ··································································6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release··································4-12
Emergency towing ·························································6-22
Emergency while driving ·················································6-2
Emission control system ················································7-65
Crankcase emission control system·····························7-65
Evaporative emission control System ·························7-65
Exhaust emission control system ································7-66
Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-16Engine number ·································································8-7
Engine oil ·······································································7-15
Engine overheats ······························································6-6
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-39
Engine will not start·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control System ···································7-65
Exhaust emission control system···································7-66
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-12
Exterior care···································································7-59
Exterior features·····························································4-97
Mounting bracket for roof carrier ·······························4-97
Roof rack ·····································································4-97
Flat tire ···········································································6-12
Changing tires······························································6-13
Compact spare tire ·······················································6-18
Jack and tools ······························································6-12
Removing and storing the spare tire····························6-13
Floor mat anchor(s) ·······················································4-94
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid ············································7-20
Brakes/clutch fluid·······················································7-19
Washer fluid·································································7-21
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-11
Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-55
Front seat adjustment ·······················································3-4
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-20
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Index
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Front seat adjustment·····················································3-4
Headrest··································································3-5, 3-9
Lumbar support ·····························································3-7
Rear seat adjustment······················································3-9
Seat warmer ···································································3-7
Seatback pocket ·····························································3-8
Seat belts ········································································3-13
Pre-tensioner seat belt ·················································3-20
Seat belt - Driver's ·······················································3-14
Seat belt warning ·························································3-14
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat ···················3-16
Seat warmer ·····································································3-7
Seatback pocket ·······························································3-8
Seating capacity ·····························································5-48
Shift lock system ···························································5-14
Shopping bag holder ······················································4-94
Side air bag ····································································3-49
Side repeater light bulb replacement ·····························7-55
Spare tire
Compact spare tire ·······················································6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ··································7-37
Removing and storing the spare tire····························6-13
Smooth cornering···························································5-33
Snow tires ·····························································5-36, 7-43
Special driving conditions ·············································5-32
Driving at night ···························································5-33
Driving in flooded areas ··············································5-34
Driving in the rain ·······················································5-34
Hazardous driving conditions ······································5-32Highway driving ··························································5-34
Rocking the vehicle ·····················································5-32
Smooth cornering ························································5-33
Speedometer···································································4-38
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ··················6-3
Starting the engine ···························································5-5
Steering wheel ·······························································4-27
Electric power steering ················································4-27
Horn ·············································································4-28
Tilt steering ··································································4-27
Steering wheel audio control ·········································4-99
Storage compartment ·····················································4-85
Center console storage·················································4-85
Glove box ····································································4-85
Luggage box ································································4-87
Multi box ·····································································4-87
Sunglass holder····························································4-86
Summer tires ··································································7-43
Sunglass holder ······························································4-86
Sunroof···········································································4-23
Sunvisor ·········································································4-90
Tachometer·····································································4-38
Tailgate···········································································4-11
Emergency tailgate safety release ·······························4-12
Tether anchor system ·····················································3-30
Theft-alarm system ··························································4-5
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Index
Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ······························6-24
Tilt steering ····································································4-27
Tire and loading information label ································5-48
Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS)······················6-7
Changing a tire with TPMS·········································6-10
Low tire pressure telltale ···············································6-8
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system)
malfunction indicator ··················································6-9
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-7
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-32, 8-3
All season tires ····························································7-43
Checking tire inflation pressure ··································7-33
Compact spare tire replacement ··································7-37
Radial-ply tires ····························································7-44
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ················7-32
Snow tires ····································································7-43
Summer tires································································7-43
Tire care ·······································································7-32
Tire chains ···································································7-44
Tire maintenance ·························································7-37
Tire replacement ··························································7-36
Tire rotation ·································································7-34
Tire sidewall labeling ··················································7-38
Tire terminology and definitions ·································7-41
Tire traction ·································································7-37
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·······························7-35
Wheel replacement ······················································7-37
Towing ···········································································6-20
Emergency towing ·······················································6-22Removable towing hook (rear) ····································6-21
Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ····························6-24
Towing capacity ·····························································5-48
Trailer towing·································································5-40
Hitches ·········································································5-41
Safety chains································································5-41
Trailer brakes ·······························································5-41
Weight of the trailer (tongue) ······································5-46
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle ·····················································5-10
Manual transaxle ···························································5-7
Tripmeter········································································4-40
Trip computer ································································4-41
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-55
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-4
Vehicle certification label ················································8-6
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders·············1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-6
Vehicle load limit ···························································5-48
Cargo capacity ·····························································5-48
Certification label ························································5-50
Seating capacity ···························································5-48
Tire and loading information label ······························5-48
Towing capacity···························································5-48
Vehicle capacity weight ···············································5-48
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-52
Base curb weight ·························································5-52
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