2015 Hyundai Elantra rear brakes

Driving your vehicle
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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.
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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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Driving your vehicle
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Vehicle Stability Management
(if equipped)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
when accelerating or braking sud-
denly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four
tires can suddenly become uneven.
VSM operation
VSM ON condition
The VSM operates when:
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is on.
Vehicle speed is approximately above 9mph (15 km/h) on curve
roads.
Vehicle speed is approximately above 18 mph (30 km/h) when the
vehicle is braking on rough roads.
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate the
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
mal and it means your VSM is active.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on bank road such as gra-
dient or incline
• Driving rearward.
• ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• EPS (Electric Power Steering) warning light ( ) is on.
WARNING
Take the following precautions
when using the Vehicle Stability
Management (VSM):
ALWAYS check the speed and
the distance to the vehicle
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving prac-
tices.
Never drive too fast for the road conditions. The VSM sys-
tem will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe
accidents.
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Driving your vehicle
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Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to happen
when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk the parking brake may
freeze, apply it only temporarily while
you put the shift lever in P (automat-
ic transaxle) or in first or reverse gear
(manual transaxle) and block the
rear wheels so the vehicle cannot
roll. Then release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accu-
mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
vehicle to be sure the movement of
the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a win-
dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth,
coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Don't place foreign objects or
materials in the engine com-
partment
Placement of foreign objects or
materials which prevent cooling of
the engine, in the engine compart-
ment, may cause a failure or com-
bustion. The manufacturer is not
responsible for the damage caused
by such placement.
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What to do in an emergency
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If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook at the front (or rear) of the
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition. Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
Place the ignition switch in the
ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked. (if equipped)
Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force. Use a towing cable or chain less
than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 12 inches
(30 cm) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during tow-
ing.
Before towing, check the automat- ic transaxle for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the automatic
transaxle fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must
be used.
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Index
Manual heating and air conditioning ..........................4-96
Mode selection ............................................................4-96
OFF mode ..................................................................4-101
Temperature control ....................................................4-97
Automatic transaxle ........................................................5-22 Good driving practices ................................................5-27
Ignition key interlock system ......................................5-27
Parking ........................................................................\
5-27
Shift lock system ........................................................5-25
Shift-lock release ........................................................5-26
Sports mode ................................................................5-24
Automatic turn off function ............................................4-78
Aux, USB and iPod ......................................................3-102 Battery ........................................................................\
....7-43
Battery recharging ......................................................7-45
Battery saver function ....................................................4-77
Before driving ..................................................................5-3
Blind zone mirror............................................................4-49
Blue Link
®center ..........................................................4-42
Brake system ..................................................................5-29 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....................................5-32
Disc brakes wear indicator ..........................................5-30
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-34
Good braking practices................................................5-39
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ................................5-39
Parking brake ..............................................................5-30
Power brakes ..............................................................5-29
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ........................5-38
Brake/clutch fluid ..........................................................7-35
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-76 Front side marker ........................................................7-79
Front turn signal light ..................................................7-79
High mounted stop light ..............................................7-84
Interior light ................................................................7-85
License plate light ......................................................7-85
Rear combination light ................................................7-81
Side repeater light ......................................................7-80
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-2
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-9
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Index
Fan speed control ........................................................4-89
Heating and air conditioning ......................................4-85
MAX A/C-Level ..........................................................4-87
Mode selection ............................................................4-86
Temperature control ....................................................4-87
Manual transaxle ............................................................5-18 Downshifting ..............................................................5-19
Good driving practices ................................................5-20
Using the clutch ..........................................................5-19
Map lamp ........................................................................\
4-79
Memory fuse ..................................................................7-65
Mirrors ........................................................................\
....4-42 Blind zone mirror ........................................................4-49
Blue Link
®center ........................................................4-42
Day/night rearview mirror ..........................................4-42
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass and
HomeLink
®system ..................................................4-43
Folding the outside rearview mirror............................4-50
Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-42
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-48
Outside rearview mirror remote control......................4-49
Moonroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-34
Multi fuse ........................................................................\
7-67 Occupant Classification System (OCS)..........................3-55
Odometer ........................................................................\
4-55
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-30\
Outside rearview mirror..................................................4-48
Outside temperature ......................................................4-114
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-6
Parking brake ........................................................5-30, 7-36
Parking light position......................................................4-72
Passenger's front air bag ................................................3-47
Power brakes ..................................................................5-29
Power outlet ..................................................................4-116
Power window lock switch ............................................4-27
Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-27
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