2012 Hyundai Elantra brake light

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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.

Index
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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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