2012 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

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Features of your vehicle
Parking light position ( )
When the light switch is in the parking light position (1st position), the tail posi-
tion, license and instrument panel lights
will turn ON.
Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the headlight position (2nd position), the head, tail,
position, license and instrument panellights are ON.
✽✽NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.
Auto light position (if equipped)
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will
be turned ON or OFF automaticallydepending on the amount of light outside
the vehicle.
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High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights, push
the lever away from you. Pull it back for
low beams. The high beam indicator will light when
the headlight high beams are switched on.
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for aprolonged time whilst the engine is not
running. To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the normal
(low beam) position when released. The
headlight switch does not need to be on
to use this flashing feature.
CAUTION
Never place anything over sensor
(1) located on the instrument
panel, this will ensure better auto-light system control.
Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleanser may
leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coating onthe front windscreen, the Auto
light system may not work prop-erly.
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WARNING
Do not use high beam when there
are other vehicles. Using highbeam could obstruct the other dri-ver's vision.
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Turn signals and lane change sig- nals
The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on the
turn signals, move the lever up or down
(A). The green arrow indicators on the
instrument panel indicate which turn sig-
nal is operating. They will self-cancel
after a turn is completed. If the indicator
continues to flash after a turn, manually
return the lever to the off position.To signal a lane change, move the turn
signal lever slightly and hold it in position
(B). The lever will return to the off positionwhen released.
If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out andwill require replacement.
One-touch lane change function
(if equipped)
To activate an one-touch lane change
function, move the turn signal lever
slightly and then release it. The lane
change signals will blink 3 times.
✽✽ NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick
or slow, a bulb may be burned out or
have a poor electrical connection in the
circuit.
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Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used to provide improved
visibility when visibility is poor due to fog,
rain or snow, etc. The fog lights will turn
on when the fog light switch (1) is turned
on after the parklight is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog light
switch (1) to the OFF position. Rear fog light
To turn the rear fog lights on, turn the
rear fog light switch (1) to the on position
when the headlight is turned on.
Also, the rear fog lights turn on when the
rear fog light switch is turned on after the
front fog light switch (if equipped) is
turned on and the headlight switch is in
the parklight position.
To turn the rear fog lights off, turn the rear
fog light switch to the on position again.Daytime running light (if equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day. DRL can
be helpful in many different driving condi-
tions, and it is especially helpful after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when:
1. The parklight switch is ON.
2. The engine is OFF.
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CAUTION
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicleelectrical power. Only use the fog
lights when visibility is poor.

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Features of your vehicle
A : Wiper speed control·
MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT / AUTO* – Intermittent wipe /Automatic control wipe (*)
· LO – Normal wiper speed
· HI – Fast wiper speed
B : Intermittent or Auto control wipe time adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes * if equipped Windscreen wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, move
the lever to this (MIST) position
and release it with the lever in the
OFF position. The wipers will
operate continuously if the lever isheld in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation.
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this
mode in a light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the speed
control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windscreen, defrost the
windscreen for about 10 minutes, or
until the snow and/or ice is removed
before using the windscreen wipers to
ensure proper operation.
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AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windscreen glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval. The more it
rains, the faster the wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops. To
vary the speed setting, turn the speedcontrol knob (1). If the ignition switch is turned ON when
the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode, or
the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the ignition switch is ON, or the
speed control knob is turned upward
when the wiper switch is in AUTO mode,
the wiper will operate once to perform a
self-check of the system. Set the wiper toOFF position when the wiper is not in
use.
CAUTION
When the ignition switch is ON and
the windscreen wiper switch is
placed in the AUTO mode, use cau- tion in the following situations toavoid any injury to the hands or other parts of the body:
Do not touch the upper end of the windscreen glass facing the rainsensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the windscreen glass with a damp orwet cloth.
Do not put pressure on the wind- screen glass.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set thewiper switch in the OFF position to
stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-aged if the switch is set in the AUTOmode whilst washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of the driver side windscreen glass.Damage to system parts couldoccur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter,set the wiper switch in the OFF position. Otherwise, wipers mayoperate and ice may damage the
windscreen wiper blades. Alwaysremove all snow and ice and defrost the windscreen properly prior tooperating the windscreen wipers.
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Features of your vehicle
Windscreen washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windscreen and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles. Use this function when the wind-
screen is dirty. The spray and wiper oper-
ation will continue until you release the
lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not
sufficient, you will need to add appropri-
ate non-abrasive windscreen washer
fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
driver side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to thewasher pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windscreen with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze oncontact with the windscreen and
obscure your vision.
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CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windscreen, do not
operate the wipers when the windscreen is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use petrol,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipers
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Interior lamp AUTO cut
When all entrances are closed, if you
lock the vehicle by using the transmit-
ter or the smart key, all interior lamp
will be off within 5 seconds.
If you do not operate anything in the vehicle after turning off the engine, the
lights will turn off after 20 minutes. Map lamp (if equipped)
Push the lens (1) to turn the map lamp on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger. In the DOOR position, the map
lamp and the room lamp come
on when any door is openedregardless of the ignition
switch position.
When doors are unlocked bythe transmitter (or smart key),the map lamp and the room
lamp come on for approxi-mately 30 seconds as long as
any door is not open. The maplamp and the room lamp goes
out gradually after approxi-mately 30 seconds if the door
is closed. However, if the igni-
tion switch is ON or all doors
are locked, the map lamp and
the room lamp will turn off
immediately.
Map lamp and room lamp stay on at all times.
The lights turn off even if a door is opened.
❈ When the lamp is turned ON bypressing the lens (1), the lamp
does not turn off even if the
switch (2) is in the OFF position.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. Accidents could
happen because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.
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