2017 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

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Checking the parking brake
Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
“clicks’’ heard whilst fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, we recommend that
the system be serviced by an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer.
Stroke : 5~6 “clicks’’ at a force of
20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).
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Filter replacement
The air cleaner filter can be cleaned
for inspection using compressed air.
Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,
as water will damage the filter.
If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be
replaced.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover
attaching clips and open the cover.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover
attaching clips.
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Information
If the vehicle is operated in
extremely dusty or sandy areas,
replace the element more often
than the usual recommended
intervals (refer to “Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions”
in this chapter).
•Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed. This will result in
excessive engine wear.
•When removing the air cleaner
filter, be careful that dust or dirt
does not enter the air intake, or
damage may result.
•Use HYUNDAI genuine parts,
use of non-genuine parts could
damage the air flow sensor.
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Filter inspection
If the vehicle is operated in severely
air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long period, it should be
inspected more frequently and
replaced earlier. When you, the
owner, replace the climate control air
filter, replace it performing the follow-
ing procedure, and be careful to
avoid damaging other components.
Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
Install a new climate control air filter
in the correct direction with the
arrow symbol(↓↓) facing downwards,
otherwise, it may be noisy and the
effectiveness of the filter may be
reduced.
Filter replacement
1.With the glove box open, remove
the stoppers on both sides.
2.Remove the support strap (1).
3.Remove the climate control air fil-
ter case whilst pressing the lock on
the left side of the cover.
4.Replace the climate control air filter.
5.Reassemble in the reverse order of
disassembly.
NOTICE
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Blade inspection
Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windscreen diffi-
cult to clean.
Contamination of either the wind-
screen or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windscreen wipers.
Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not
wiping properly, clean both the win-
dow and the blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e w i p e r
blades, do not use petrol,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e w i p e r
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manu-
ally.
The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper mal-
function and failure.
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Do not allow the wiper arm to
fall against the windscreen, as it
may chip or crack the wind-
screen.
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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
2. Compress the clip and slide the
blade assembly downward.
3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
Ty p e B
1. Raise the wiper arm.
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2. Lift up the wiper blade clip (1).
Then lift up the wiper blade (2).
3. Whilst pushing the lock (3), pull
down the wiper blade (4).
4. Remove the wiper blade from the
wiper arm (5).
5. Install a new wiper blade assem-
bly in the reverse order of removal.
6. Return the wiper arm on the wind-
screen.
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For best battery service
•Keep the battery securely mounted.
•Keep the battery top clean and dry.
•Keep the terminals and connec-
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
•Rinse any spilled electrolyte from
the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
•If the vehicle is not going to be
used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables.
Information
The battery, which is originally
installed in your vehicle, is mainte-
nance free. However, your vehicle is
equipped with a battery marked with
LOWER and UPPER on the side for
you to check the electrolyte level.
The electrolyte level should be
between LOWER and UPPER. When
the electrolyte level is low, add dis-
tilled (or de-mineralised) water.
(Never add sulfuric acids or other
electrolyte).
Be careful not to spill distilled (or
demineralised) water over the battery
surface or other adjacent components.
Also, do not overfill the battery cells
as it may corrode the battery or other
components. Finally, securely close
the cell cap. However, we recommend
you to contact an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer for better battery
service.
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To p r e v e n t S E R I O U S I N J U RY o r
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling
the battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully
when handling a battery.
Wear eye protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks,
or smoking materials
away from the battery.
Hydrogen is always
present in battery cells,
is highly combustible,
and may explode if ignit-
ed.
Keep batteries out of
reach of children.
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