2014 Hyundai Elantra climate

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Features of your vehicle
Operating the air conditioning sys-tem in the recirculated air position
provides maximum cooling, how-
ever, continual operation in this
mode may cause the air inside the
vehicle to become stale.
During cooling operation, you may occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and
humid air intake. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.
If you operate air conditioner excessively, the difference
between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob
or button to the position and
fan speed control to the lower
speed.Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the
vehicle from the outside through the
heating and air conditioning system.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the filter over a period of time, the
air flow from the air vents may
decrease, resulting in moisture accu-
mulation on the inside of the wind-
shield even when the outside (fresh)
air position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the climate control air fil-
ter replaced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is being driven in
severe conditions such as dusty,
rough roads, more frequent cli-
mate control air filter inspections
and changes are required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set
the mode to the floor-defrost posi-
tion.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the
windshield.
✽ ✽ NOTE
Be sure to keep the interior surface
of the windshield clean by wiping it
with a clean cloth and glass cleaner.
This will help reduce the tendency of
the glass fogging and also improve
visibility.Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0” position.
2. Select desired temperature, except MAX A/C.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is
not selected automatically, press the
corresponding button manually.
WARNING - Windshield
heating
Do not use the or posi-
tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button
to the position and fan
speed control knob or button to
a lower speed.
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
Automatic climate control sys-
tem
To defog inside windshield
1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position willbe selected automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button manually.
If the position is selected, lower
fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan
speed.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower
fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan
speed.
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Features of your vehicle
Defogging logic
When defogging logic is operating,
the air intake is controlled automati-
cally (You can’t control the air intake)
according to certain conditions such
as or position to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield. To cancel or return
the defogging logic, perform the fol-
lowing steps.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Press the defrost button ( ).
3. Push the air intake control button at least 5 times within 10 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake
control button will blink 3 times with
0.5 second of interval. It indicates that
the defogging logic is canceled or
returned to the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the system resets to
the programmed defogging logic.
Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select the defrost position press- ing defrost button ( ).
3. While holding the air conditioning button (A/C) pressed, press the air
intake control button at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
The indicator on the air intake control
button blinks 3 times with 0.5 second
of interval. It indicates that the defog-
ging logic is canceled or returned to
the programmed status.
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Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and
new pads are required, you will hear
a high pitched warning sound from
your front or rear brakes. You may
hear this sound come and go or it
may occur whenever you depress
the brake pedal.
Please remember some driving con-
ditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when you first apply (or
lightly apply) the brakes. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a problem
with your brakes.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Always replace brake pads as com-
plete front or rear axle sets.
Parking brake
Always set the parking brake before
leaving the vehicle, to apply:
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Pull up the parking brake lever as far
as possible. To release:
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Slightly pull up the parking brake
lever.
While pressing the release button
(1), lower the parking brake (2).
If the parking brake does not release
or does not release all the way,
have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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CAUTION
To avoid costly brake repairs, do
not continue to drive with wornbrake pads.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, do not oper-
ate the parking brake while the
vehicle is moving except in an
emergency situation. It could
damage the brake system and
lead to an accident.
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Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. We recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, we recommend that you
consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Check spark plugs and igni-
tion system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
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Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Scheduled maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-26
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
• Checking the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
• Checking the engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
• Changing engine coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Climate control air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
43
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Reset features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-47
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-48
• Check tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
• Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
60
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
• Low aspect ratio tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
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Maintenance
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At least twice a year:(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate 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. Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or
sandy areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extreme-
ly humid climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 90°F (32°C).
For additional information or assis-
tance see your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
SERVICES