2012 Hyundai Elantra warning light

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Maintenance
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Loosen the retaining bolts and removethe headlight assembly from the body
of the vehicle. If you can reach to the
bulb without removing the headlight
assembly, you don’t need to do step 3.
4. Disconnect the power connector(s) from the back of the headlight assem-
bly.
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If a bulb becomes damaged orcracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when chang- ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool
down before handling it.
WARNING - Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pressur-
ized gas that will produce flying
pieces of glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never touchthe glass with bare hands.
Residual oil may cause the bulb
to overheat and burst when lit. A
bulb should be operated onlywhen installed in a headlight.
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Interior light bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lens from the interior light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior light housing notches and snap the
lens into place.Luggage lamp (if equipped)Map lamp
Sunvisor lamp Room lamp
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WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF” but-
ton is depressed to avoid burning
your fingers or receiving an electric
shock.
CAUTION
Use care not to dirty or damage lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

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Maintenance
APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning andcaution statements that appear on thelabel.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughlyand frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are keptclear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
WARNING - Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes whilst driving slowly to see
if they have been affected by water.
If braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly whilst maintaining a slow
forward speed.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical detergents or hot water, and do
not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or when the body of thevehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.Especially, with high-pressurewater, water may leak through the windows and wet the interior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, do not cleanwith chemical solvents or strongdetergents.

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Maintenance
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use atar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier coating of wax or preserva-
tive. If necessary, coat the parts with
non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on the underbody parts such as
the fuel lines, frame, floor pan and
exhaust system, even though they have
been treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Payspecial attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of the doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes
that should not clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rusting.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-ishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
Use only a mild soap or neutral deter- gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Also, be sure to clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads. This helps pre-
vent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any acid detergent. It may damage and corrode the aluminum
wheels coated with a clear protectivefinish.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes whilst driving slowly to see
if they have been affected by water.
If braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly whilst maintaining a slow
forward speed.

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Air bags ............................................................................3-38
Air bag warning label ................................................3-58
Air bag warning light ................................................3-41
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-48
Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag........................3-44
Side impact air bag ....................................................3-47
Air cleaner ........................................................................7-28
Alarm system ..................................................................4-13
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........................................5-25
Appearance care ..............................................................7-73 Exterior care ..............................................................7-73
Interior care ................................................................7-78
Armrest ............................................................................3-13
Ashtray ..........................................................................4-106
Automatic climate control system ..................................4-90 Air conditioning ........................................................4-96
Automatic heating and air conditioning ....................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-92
Automatic transaxle ........................................................5-16 Ignition key interlock system ....................................5-20
Shift lock system ........................................................5-19
Sports mode ................................................................5-18 Base kerb weight ..............................................................5-58
Battery ..............................................................................7-34
Battery saver function ......................................................4-70
Before driving ....................................................................5-3
Bonnet ..............................................................................4-27
Boot ..................................................................................4-20
Bottle holders, see cup holders ......................................4-106
Brake system ....................................................................5-22
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-25
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-31
Electronic stability program (ESP) ............................5-28
Parking brake..............................................................5-24
Power brakes ..............................................................5-22
Brake/clutch fluid ............................................................7-26
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-58
Bulb wattage ......................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-8
Capacities (Lubricants) ......................................................8-4 Care Exterior care ..............................................................7-73
Interior care ................................................................7-78
Tyre care ....................................................................7-37
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Engine temperature gauge ..........................................4-44
Fuel gauge ..................................................................4-45
Glassroof, see sunroof......................................................4-32
Glove box ......................................................................4-103
Hazard warning flasher ............................................4-69, 6-2
Hazardous driving conditions ..........................................5-42
Headrest ....................................................................3-8, 3-10Heating and air conditioning............................................4-82
Height adjustment ............................................................3-20
Highway driving ..............................................................5-45
Horn ................................................................................4-38
How to use this manual......................................................1-2 Ignition key interlock system ..........................................5-20
Immobiliser system......................................................4-3,4-9
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ......................1-5
Indicators and warnings ..................................................4-52
Inside rearview mirror......................................................4-38
Instrument cluster ............................................................4-42
Instrument panel illumination ....................................4-43
Speedometer ..............................................................4-43
Engine temperature gauge ..........................................4-44
Tachometer ................................................................4-43
Fuel gauge ..................................................................4-45
Odometer ....................................................................4-45
Trip computer ............................................................4-46
Vehicle option ............................................................4-50
Warning and indicators ..............................................4-52
Instrument panel illumination ..........................................4-43
Instrument panel overview ................................................2-3
Interior care ......................................................................7-78
Interior features ..............................................................4-104 Ashtray ....................................................................4-106
Cigarette lighter ........................................................4-105
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-109
Cup holder ................................................................4-106
Digital clock ............................................................4-104
Power outlet..............................................................4-108
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-107
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Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-109
Interior light ....................................................................4-78
Interior overview ................................................................2-2
Interlock system ..............................................................5-20
Jack and tools ....................................................................6-8
Jump starting ......................................................................6-5
Key positions......................................................................5-5
Keys....................................................................................4-2 Label Air bag warning label ................................................3-58
Tyre specification and pressure label ..........................8-7
Vehicle certification label ............................................8-6
Lap belt ............................................................................3-22
Lap/shoulder belt ............................................................3-20
Light bulbs ......................................................................7-58
Lighting ............................................................................4-70 Battery saver function ................................................4-70
Headlamp delay function ..........................................4-70
Day time running light ..............................................4-74 Lubricants and capacities ..................................................8-4
Lumbar support ..................................................................3-7
Main fuse ........................................................................7-50 Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............7-19
Maintenance services ..................................................7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..............7-17
Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-8
Owner maintenance ......................................................7-5
Scheduled maintenance service....................................7-7
Tyre maintenance ......................................................7-42
Maintenance schedule ........................................................7-8 Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..............7-17
Maintenance services ........................................................7-3
Manual climate control system ........................................4-81 Air conditioning ........................................................4-86
Climate control air filter ............................................4-89
Heating and air conditioning ......................................4-82
Manual heating and air conditioning ..............................4-92
Manual transaxle ..............................................................5-13
Mirrors ............................................................................4-38 Day/night rearview mirror ..........................................4-38
Electrochromic mirror (ECM)....................................4-39
Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-38
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