2012 Hyundai Elantra replacement

Maintenance
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Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect
it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing.Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust
and may develop into a major repair
expense.
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NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be sure
the body shop applies anti-corrosion
materials to the parts repaired or
replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar 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 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. Pay
special 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 doors, rocker panels, and
frame members have drain holes that
should not be allowed to clog with dirt;
trapped water in these areas can cause
rusting.
CAUTION
Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts. This
may result in damage to the pro-
tective coating and cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.

Index
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Air bags ........................................................................3-34
Air bag warning label ..............................................3-60
Air bag warning light ..............................................3-37
Curtain air bag ........................................................3-51
Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag ....................3-46
Occupant detection system ......................................3-41
Side impact air bag ..................................................3-50
SRS components and functions ..............................3-37
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-27
Alarm system ................................................................4-15
Antenna (glass)..............................................................4-98
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................................5-24
Appearance care ............................................................7-67
Exterior care ............................................................7-67
Interior care ............................................................7-71
Armrest ..........................................................................3-11
Audio system ................................................................4-98
Glass antenna ..........................................................4-98
Steering wheel audio control ..................................4-99
Automatic climate control system ................................4-80
Air conditioning ......................................................4-86
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-81
Manual heating and air conditioning ......................4-82Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-15
Ignition key interlock system ..................................5-19
Shift lock system ....................................................5-18
Sports mode ............................................................5-17
Aux, USB and iPod port ..............................................4-97
Battery ..........................................................................7-33
Battery saver function ..................................................4-61
Before driving ................................................................5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ....................................4-93
Brake system ................................................................5-21
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................................5-24
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..........................5-26
Parking brake ..........................................................5-22
Power brakes............................................................5-21
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ....................5-29
Brakes/clutch fluid ........................................................7-25
Bulb replacement ..........................................................7-58
Bulb wattage....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ................5-8
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Index
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-76
Camera (Rear view) ......................................................4-60
Capacities (Lubricants) ..................................................8-4
Capacity/weight ..............................................................8-3
Care
Exterior care ............................................................7-67
Interior care ............................................................7-71
Tire care ..................................................................7-36
Cargo weight ................................................................5-51
Center console storage ..................................................4-90
Central door lock switch ..............................................4-21
Certification label ..........................................................5-49
Certification label ............................................................8-6
Chains
Tire chains ..............................................................5-43
Changing tires (with spare tire) ....................................6-13
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-37
Child restraint system....................................................3-26
Lower anchor system ..............................................3-32
Seat belt ..................................................................3-28
Tether anchor system ..............................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-22
Climate control air filter ......................................4-78, 7-28
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-95
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-96Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-43
Compact spare tire (with spare tire)..............................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-41
Components of the tire mobility kit ..............................6-22
Consumer information ....................................................8-8
Coolant ..........................................................................7-22
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ................................7-22
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-73
Cruise control system ....................................................5-31
Cup holder ....................................................................4-93
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-51
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ................................................................4-44
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-43
Defogging (Windshield)................................................4-87
Defogging logic (Windshield) ......................................4-87
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................4-70
Defrosting (Windshield)................................................4-87
Digital clock ..................................................................4-95
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ................................................................4-44
Displays, see instrument cluster....................................4-43
Door locks ....................................................................4-19
Central door lock switch ........................................4-21
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Front seat adjustment ......................................................3-5
Fuel filler lid..................................................................4-31
Fuel gauge ....................................................................4-46
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuses ..............................................................................7-49
Fuse switch ..............................................................7-51
Fuse/relay panel description ....................................7-53
Instrument panel fuse ..............................................7-50
Main fuse ................................................................7-52
Multi fuse ................................................................7-52
Gauge
Engine temperature gauge ......................................4-45
Fuel gauge ..............................................................4-46
Glass antenna ................................................................4-98
Glassroof, see sunroof ..................................................4-34
Glove box ......................................................................4-91
Hazard warning flasher ................................................4-60
Hazardous driving conditions ......................................5-38
Headlight bulb replacement ..........................................7-58
Headrest ..................................................................3-6, 3-9
Highway driving............................................................5-41Hood ..............................................................................4-29
Horn ..............................................................................4-39
How to use this manual ..................................................1-2
Ignition key interlock system ........................................5-19
Immobilizer system ........................................................4-4
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ..................1-7
Indicators and warnings ................................................4-50
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................4-40
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-43
Engine temperature gauge ......................................4-45
Fuel gauge ..............................................................4-46
Fuse switch message ..............................................4-44
Instrument panel illumination ................................4-44
Odometer ................................................................4-47
Speedometer ............................................................4-44
Tachometer ..............................................................4-45
Trip computer ..........................................................4-47
Warning and indicators ............................................4-50
Instrument panel fuse ....................................................7-50
Instrument panel illumination ......................................4-44
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-3
Interior care ..................................................................7-71
Interior features ............................................................4-93
Aux, USB and iPod port..........................................4-97
Clothes hanger ........................................................4-96
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Neck restraints, see headrest....................................3-6, 3-9
Occupant detection system............................................3-41
Odometer ......................................................................4-47
Oil (Engine) ..................................................................7-21
Online factory authorized manuals ................................8-9
Outside rearview mirror ................................................4-40
Overheats ........................................................................6-6
Owner maintenance ........................................................7-4
Parking brake ................................................................5-22
Parking brake inspect ....................................................7-26
Passenger’s front air bag ..............................................3-46
Power brakes ................................................................5-21
Power outlet ..................................................................4-94
Power window lock button............................................4-28
Pre-tensioner seat belt ..................................................3-20
Push starting ....................................................................6-5Rear seat ..........................................................................3-9
Rear view camera ..........................................................4-60
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................7-36
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ......................8-5
Refrigerant label ..............................................................8-7
Remote keyless entry ....................................................4-12
Replacement light bulb ................................................7-58
Reporting safety defects ..................................................8-9
Road warning ..................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-38
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................7-6
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-17
Normal maintenance schedule ..................................7-7
Seat belt warning ..........................................................3-16
Seat belts ......................................................................3-15
Driver’s 3-point system with evergency
locking retractor ..................................................3-17
Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system
with combination locking retractor ......................3-18
Hight adjustment ....................................................3-17
Pre-tensioner seat belt ............................................3-20
Seat belt warning ....................................................3-16
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Seat belts hight adjustment ..........................................3-17
Seat warmer ..........................................................3-7, 3-10
Seatback pocket ..............................................................3-8
Seats ................................................................................3-2
Armrest ....................................................................3-11
Folding the rear seat ................................................3-12
Front seat adjustment ................................................3-5
Headrest..............................................................3-6, 3-9
Rear seat ....................................................................3-9
Seat warmer......................................................3-7, 3-10
Seatback pocket ........................................................3-8
Shift lock system ..........................................................5-18
Side impact air bag........................................................3-50
Sliding armrest ..............................................................4-90
Smart key ........................................................................4-6
Smooth cornering ..........................................................5-39
Snow tires ......................................................................5-42
Spare tire
Compact spare tire ..................................................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ..............................7-41
Removing and storing the spare tire........................6-13
Special driving conditions ............................................5-38
Driving at night........................................................5-39
Driving in flooded areas ..........................................5-40
Driving in the rain ..................................................5-40
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-38
Highway driving ......................................................5-41
Rocking the vehicle ................................................5-38Smooth cornering ....................................................5-39
Speedometer ..................................................................4-44
Sports mode ..................................................................5-17
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ................6-3
Starting the engine ................................................5-6, 5-10
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-38
Electric power steering ............................................4-38
Horn ........................................................................4-39
Tilt steering ..............................................................4-39
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-99
Storage compartment ....................................................4-90
Center console storage ............................................4-90
Glove box ................................................................4-91
Luggage net(holder) ................................................4-92
Multi box ................................................................4-92
Sliding armrest ........................................................4-90
Sunglass holder........................................................4-91
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-91
Sunroof ..........................................................................4-34
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-93
Tachometer ....................................................................4-45
Technical data (tire mobility kit) ..................................6-25
Tether anchor system ....................................................3-30
Theft-alarm system........................................................4-15
Tilt steering ..................................................................4-39
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Tire chains ....................................................................5-43
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................6-7
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-7
Tires and wheels............................................................7-36
Checking tire inflation pressure ..............................7-37
Compact spare tire replacement ..............................7-41
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ............7-36
Tire care ..................................................................7-36
Tire maintenance ....................................................7-41
Tire replacement ......................................................7-40
Tire rotation ............................................................7-38
Tire sidewall labeling ..............................................7-42
Tire traction ............................................................7-41
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..........................7-39
Wheel replacement ..................................................7-41
Tires and wheels..............................................................8-3
Towing ..........................................................................6-26
Trailer towing ................................................................5-52
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle ................................................5-15
Manual transaxle ....................................................5-12
Trip computer ................................................................4-47
Trunk ............................................................................4-23
Using the tire mobility kit ............................................6-23Vehicle break-in process ................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label................................................8-6
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders (EDR) 1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-6
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-46
Certification label ....................................................5-49
Vehicle stability management ......................................5-30
Vehicle weight ..............................................................5-51
Base curb weight ....................................................5-51
Cargo weight ..........................................................5-51
GAW (Gross axle weight) ......................................5-51
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..........................5-51
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ..................................5-51
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ....................5-51
Warning and indicators ................................................4-50
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-26
Weight ..........................................................................5-51
Base curb weight ....................................................5-51
Cargo weight ..........................................................5-51
GAW (Gross axle weight) ......................................5-51
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..........................5-51
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ..................................5-51
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ....................5-51V
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Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................7-39
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-41
Windows ........................................................................4-25
Auto down window ................................................4-26
Auto up/down window ............................................4-27
Power window lock button ......................................4-28
Windshield defrosting and defogging ..........................4-87
Defogging logic ......................................................4-89
Winter driving ..............................................................5-42
Snow tires ................................................................5-42
Tire chains ..............................................................5-43
Wiper blades..................................................................7-30
Wipers and washers ......................................................4-66