2012 Hyundai Elantra child lock

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tyres.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up. Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
Driving whilst distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle
For smooth operation, depress the brakepedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to aforward or reverse gear.Transaxle ranges
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks
the transaxle and prevents the frontwheels from rotating.
WARNING - Automatic
transaxle
Always check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, beforeshifting a car into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position; then
set the parking brake fully and
shut the engine off. Unexpected
and sudden vehicle movementcan occur if these precautions
are not followed in the order iden-tified.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your
transaxle, do not accelerate the
engine in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on.
When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold the vehicle with enginepower. Use the service brake orthe parking brake.
Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P (Park) into D (Drive), or R
(Reverse) when the engine isabove idle speed.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) whilst the vehicle is in motion will cause the
drive wheels to lock which will
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
Always make sure the shift lever
is latched in the P (Park) position
and set the parking brake fully.
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
CAUTION
The transaxle may be damaged if
you shift into P (Park) whilst the
vehicle is in motion.

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What to do in an emergency
Removing and storing the spare tyre
Turn the tyre hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tyre in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tyre and tools
from “rattling” whilst the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.Changing tyres
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) for manual transaxle or
P (Park) for automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flash- er.
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The vehicle can easily roll offthe jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack;
use vehicle support stands.
Do not start or run the engine whilst the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone remain in the vehicle whilst it is on the
jack.
Make sure any children pres- ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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Index
Cargo weight ....................................................................5-58
Central door lock switch ..................................................4-18
Centre console storage ..................................................4-102Chains
Tyre chains ................................................................5-47
Changing tyres ..................................................................6-9
Checking tyre inflation pressure ......................................7-38
Child restraint system ......................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-19Cigarette lighter..............................................................4-105
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-89,4-97
Climate control air filter ..................................................7-29
Climate control system (Automatic) ................................4-90 Air conditioning ........................................................4-96
Automatic heating and air conditioning ....................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-92
Climate control system (Manual) ....................................4-81 Air conditioning ........................................................4-86
Climate control air filter ............................................4-89
Heating and air conditioning ......................................4-82
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-104
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-109
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster..................4-42
Compact spare tyre replacement ......................................7-42
Coolant ............................................................................7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ....................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-79
Cruise control system ......................................................5-36 Cup holder......................................................................4-106
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-48
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ..................................................................4-43
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-42
Day time running light ....................................................4-74
Defogging (Windscreen) ..................................................4-98
Defogging logic (Windscreen) ......................................4-100
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-80
Defrosting (Windscreen) ..................................................4-98
Digital clock ..................................................................4-104
Dimensions ........................................................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination 4-43
Displays, see instrument cluster ......................................4-42
Door locks ........................................................................4-16 Central door lock switch ............................................4-18
Child-protector rear door lock....................................4-19
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................4-106
Driver’s air bag ................................................................3-44
Driving at night ................................................................5-43
Driving in flooded areas ..................................................5-44
Driving in the rain ............................................................5-44
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