2017 Hyundai Elantra lights

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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering the vehicle
•Be sure all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
•Remove frost, snow, or ice.
•Visually check the tyres for uneven
wear and damage.
•Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
•Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to reverse.
Before starting
•Make sure the bonnet, the boot,
and the doors are securely closed
and locked.
•Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
•Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
•Verify all the lights work.
•Fasten your seat belt.Check that
all passengers have fastened their
seat belts.
•Check the gauges and indicators in
the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
•Check that any items you are car-
rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely.
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To r e d u c e t h e r i s k o f S E R I O U S
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-
lowing precautions:
•ALWAYS wear your seat belt.
All passengers must be prop-
erly restrained whenever the
vehicle is moving. For more
information, refer to "Seat
Belts" in chapter 2.
•Always drive defensively.
Assume other drivers or pedes-
trians may be careless and
make mistakes.
•Stay focused on the task of
driving. Driver distraction can
cause accidents.
•Leave plenty of space between
you and the vehicle in front of
you.
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Driving your vehicle
Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionActionNotes
LOCK
To t u r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h ( i f e q u i p p e d ) t o t h e L O C K p o s i t i o n , p u t
the key in at the ACC position and turn the key towards the LOCK
position.
The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.
The steering wheel locks to protect the vehicle from theft.
ACC
Electrical accessories are usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition
switch to the ACC position, tur n the key
whilst turning the steering wheel right and
left to release.
ON
This is the normal key position when the engine has started.
All features and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the ignition
switch from ACC to ON.
Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON
position when the engine is not running to
prevent the battery from discharging.
STARTTo s t a r t t h e e n g i n e , t u r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o t h e S TA R T p o s i t i o n .
The switch returns to the ON position when you let go of the key.
The engine will crank until you release the
key.

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- Vehicle with manual transmission
Button Position Action Notes
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button whilst it is
in the ACC position without depressing the
clutch pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started.
Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position when the engine is not run-
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.
Blue indicator
STARTTo s t a r t t h e e n g i n e , d e p r e s s t h e c l u t c h a n d
brake pedals and press the Engine Start/
Stop button with the shift lever in neutral.
If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-
out depressing the clutch pedal, the engine
does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton changes as follows:
OFF →→ACC →→ON →→OFF or ACC
Not illuminated

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- Vehicle with automatic transmission
Button Position Action Notes
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button whilst it is
in the ACC position without depressing the
brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started.
Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position when the engine is not run-
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.
Blue indicator
STARTTo s t a r t t h e e n g i n e , d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l
and press the Engine Start/Stop button with
the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N
(Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-
out depressing the brake pedal, the engine
does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton changes as follows:
OFF →→ACC →→ON →→OFF or ACC
Not illuminated

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Using the clutch
The clutch pedal should be
depressed all the way before:
-Starting the engine
The engine will not start without
depressing the clutch pedal.
-Shifting into gear, up shifting to the
next higher gear, or down shifting
to the next low gear.
When releasing the clutch pedal,
release it slowly. The clutch pedal
should always be released whilst
driving.
To p r e v e n t u n n e c e s s a r y w e a r o r
damage to the clutch:
•Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal whilst driving.
•Do not hold the vehicle with the
clutch on an incline, whilst wait-
ing for traffic lights, etc.
•Always depress the clutch pedal
down fully to prevent noise or
damage.
•Do not start with the 2nd(sec-
ond) gear engaged except when
you start on a slippery road.
Downshifting
Down shift to a lower gear when
slowing down in heavy traffic or driv-
ing up a steep hill, to prevent high
engine loads.
Also, downshifting reduces the
chance of stalling and helps to reac-
celerate the vehicle when you need
to increase your speed.
When the vehicle is going downhill,
downshifting helps maintain safe
speed by providing brake power from
the engine and results in less wear
on the brakes.
NOTICE

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Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) (if equipped)
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system helps to stabilise the
vehicle during cornering manoeu-
vres.
ESC checks where you are steering
and where the vehicle is actually
going. ESC applies braking pressure
to any one of the vehicle’s brakes
and intervenes in the engine man-
agement system to assist the driver
with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
It is not a substitute for safe driving
practices. Always adjust your speed
and driving to the road conditions.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-
mately three seconds. After both
lights go off, the ESC is enabled.Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when
cornering. The ESC system will
not prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
manoeuvres, and hydroplaning
on wet surfaces can result in
severe accidents.
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Indicator lights
When the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the ESC indicator
light illuminates, then goes off if the
ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever the ESC is operating.
If the ESC indicator light stays on,
your vehicle may have a malfunction
with the ESC system. When this
warning light illuminates we recom-
mend that the vehicle be checked by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off with
the button.
Driving with wheels and tyres with
different sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction.
When replacing tyres, make sure
all four tyres and wheels are the
same size. Never drive the vehicle
with different sized wheels and
tyres installed.
ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be
used briefly to help free the vehicle if
stuck in snow or mud, by temporarily
stopping operation of the ESC, to
maintain wheel torque.
To t u r n E S C o f f w h i l s t d r i v i n g , p r e s s
the ESC OFF button whilst driving on
a flat road surface.
NOTICE
■ESC indicator light (blinks)
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When the ESC is blinking, this
indicates the ESC is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt
to accelerate. NEVER turn the
ESC off whilst the ESC indicator
light is blinking or you may lose
control of the vehicle resulting in
an accident.
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To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e t r a n s -
mission:
•Do not allow wheel(s) of one
axle to spin excessively whilst
the ESC, ABS, and parking brake
warning lights are displayed.
The repairs would not be cov-
ered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do
not spin the wheel(s) excessive-
ly whilst these lights are dis-
played.
•When operating the vehicle on a
dynamometer, make sure the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning the ESC off does not affect
ABS or standard brake system opera-
tion.
Vehicle Stability Manag ement
(VSM) (if equipped)
The Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system. It
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
when accelerating or braking sud-
denly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four
tyres can suddenly become uneven.
VSM operation
VSM ON
The VSM operates when:
•The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is on.
•Vehicle speed is approximately
above 15 km/h on winding roads.
•Vehicle speed is approximately
above 20 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.i
NOTICE
Ta k e t h e f o l l o w i n g p r e c a u t i o n s
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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