2012 Hyundai Elantra wiper blades

Features of your vehicle
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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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Rain sensor

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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
manually.

Driving your vehicle
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Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other driver's headlights.
Keep your headlights clean and prop- erly aimed on vehicles not equipped with the automatic headlight aiming
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more diffi-cult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the headlights of oncoming vehicles. You could be
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to read-
just to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-
pared for the slick pavement. Here are a
few things to consider when driving in the
rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harder tosee and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
Keep your windscreen wiping equip- ment in good shape. Replace your
windscreen wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missingareas on the windscreen. If your tyres are not in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. Be sure your tyres are in
good shape.
Turn on your headlights to make it eas- ier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
whilst driving until normal braking
operation returns.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allowadequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times whilst the vehicle is moving slowly.
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Engine compartment / 7-2
Maintenance services / 7-3
Owner maintenance / 7-5
Scheduled maintenance service / 7-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-19
Engine oil / 7-22
Engine coolant / 7-23
Brake/clutch fluid / 7-26
Washer fluid / 7-27
Parking brake / 7-27
Air cleaner / 7-28
Climate control air filter / 7-29
Wiper blades / 7-31
Battery / 7-34
Tyres and wheels / 7-37
Fuses / 7-47
Light bulbs / 7-58
Appearance care / 7-73
Emission control system / 7-79
Maintenance

Maintenance
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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tyres including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check the windscreen washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tyres and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drain holes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks,and bonnet hinges.
Lubricate the door and bonnet locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch fluid level.

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Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manual-ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiperblade could result in wiper malfunc- tion and failure.Blade inspection
✽✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windscreen difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windscreen
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
screen wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water. Blade replacement When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
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To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use petrol, kerosene,paint thinner, or other solvents on
or near them.

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Index
Vehicle run-in process ........................................................1-4
Vehicle certification label ..................................................8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6
Vehicle option ..................................................................4-50
Vehicle weight ..................................................................5-58
Base kerb weight ........................................................5-58
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-58
GAW (Gross axle weight) ..........................................5-58
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-58
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ....................................5-58
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)........................5-58
Warnings and indicators ..................................................4-52
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-27
Waste tray, see ashtray ..................................................4-106
Weight ..............................................................................5-58 Base kerb weight ........................................................5-58
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-58
GAW (Gross axle weight) ..........................................5-58
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-58
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ....................................5-58
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)........................5-58
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ..................................7-40
Wheel replacement ..........................................................7-42 Windows ..........................................................................4-22
Auto up/down window ..............................................4-24
Power window lock button ........................................4-25
Windscreen defrosting and defogging ............................4-98 Defogging logic ........................................................4-100
Winter driving ..................................................................5-46 Snow tyres ..................................................................5-46
Tyre chains ................................................................5-47
Wiper blades ....................................................................7-31
Wipers and washers ........................................................4-75
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