2018 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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Transmission shift indicator
Manual transmission shift indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator informs which gear is
desired while driving to save fuel.
Shifting up :▲
2, ▲
3, ▲
4, ▲
5, ▲
6
Shifting down : ▼1,
▼2,
▼3,
▼4,
▼5
For example : Indicates that shifting up to the 3
rd
gear is desired (currently the shift
lever is in the 2ndor 1stgear).
: Indicates that shifting down to the 3
rdgear is desired (currently the
shift lever is in the 4th, 5th, or 6th
gear).
When the system is not working proper-
ly, the indicator is not displayed.
Automatic transmission and dual
clutch transmission shift indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator displays which automatic
transmission shift lever is selected.

Reverse : R
Neutral : N
Sports Mode
- Auto Transmission : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Dual Clutch Transmission : 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 7
Shift indicator pop-up (if equipped)
The pop-up displays the current gear
position selected for 2 seconds
(P/R/N/D).
OAD045117/OTLE045134
■ Supervision cluster
(Type A, C)■ Supervision cluster
(Type B)
OAD045185N
■Conventional cluster
■ Supervision cluster
(Type A, C)■ Supervision cluster
(Type B)
OTL045132/OTL045133
OTL045134/OTL045135
■ Supervision cluster
(Type A, C)■ Supervision cluster
(Type B)

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Icy road warning light
This warning light is to warn the driver
the road may be icy.When the temperature on the outside
temperature gauge is approximately
below 40°F (4°C), the Icy Road Warning
Light and Outside Temperature Gauge
blinks, and then illuminates. Also, the
warning chime sounds 1 time.
Information
If the icy road warning light appears while
driving, you should drive more attentively
and safely refraining from over-speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden braking or
sharp turning, etc.
Warning and Indicator lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF
after starting the engine. If any light is still
ON, this indicates a situation that needs
attention.
Supplemental RestraintSystem Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6 sec-onds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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OAD045186N
■Conventional cluster
■ Supervision cluster
(Type A, C)■ Supervision cluster
(Type B)
OAD055094L/OAD055095L

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Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warning
light ON is dangerous. If the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light illuminates with the
parking brake released, it indicates
that the brake fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver that
the seat belt is not fastened.
For more information, refer to the
"Seat Belts" in chapter 2.
Parking Brake & BrakeFluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 sec-onds.
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reser- voir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates withthe parking brake released, it indi-
cates the brake fluid level in reservoir
is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more informa-
tion, refer to "Brake Fluid" in chap-
ter 7). After adding brake fluid, check
all brake components for fluid leaks. If
a brake fluid leak is found, or if the
warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diago-
nal braking systems. This means you still
have braking on two wheels even if one
of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems work-
ing, more than normal pedal travel and
greater pedal pressure is required to stop
the vehicle. Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine
braking and stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so.

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Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 sec-onds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system will
still be operational without the assis-
tance of the anti-lock brake system).
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
ElectronicBrake ForceDistribution(EBD) System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate
at the same time while driving:
When the ABS and regular brake system
may not work normally.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information - Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on or
both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may
not work. Also, the EPS Warning Light
may illuminate and the steering effort may
increase or decrease.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 sec-onds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake
& Brake Fluid Warning Lights are
on, the brake system will not work
normally and you may experience
an unexpected and dangerous situ-
ation during sudden braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driv-
ing and abrupt braking.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 sec-onds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to
the emission control systems which
could affect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Charging System Warning Light
If this warning light comes on while the
engine is running, the battery is not being
charged. Immediately turn off all electri-
cal accessories. Try not to use electrical-
ly operated controls, such as the power
windows. Keep the engine running; stop-
ping then restarting the engine will quick-
ly discharge the battery.
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there
may be a problem in the electrical
charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Engine Oil PressureWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is start-ed.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more informa-
tion, refer to "Engine Oil" in chapter
7). If the level is low, add oil as
required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil and restarting the engine or
if oil is not available, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical concern
that needs to be repaired before you
can continue driving. In this case,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE

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- Engine Oil Pressure Warning light
To prevent severe engine damage,
after the Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Light is illuminated and as soon as it
is safe to do so, turn the engine off
and check the oil level.
If the oil level is low, fill the engine oil
to the proper level and start the
engine again. If the light stays on with
the engine running, turn the engine off
immediately.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Low Fuel LevelWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty. Add
fuel as soon as possible.
- Low Fuel Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warn-
ing light on or with the fuel level below
"E" can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.
Low Tire PressureWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you turn the ignition switch or the
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 sec-onds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tires are sig- nificantly underinflated (The location of
each underinflated tire is displayed on
the supervision cluster LCD display).
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)"
in chapter 6.
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This warning light remains ON
after blinking for approximately 60
seconds, or repeatedly blinks ON
and OFF in 3 second intervals:
When there is a malfunction with the
TPMS.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)"
in chapter 6.
Automatic EmergencyBraking (AEB) Warninglight (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates :
When the AEB system is turned off.
When the radar sensor or cover is
blocked with dirt or snow. Check the
sensor and cover and clean them by
using a soft cloth.
When there is a malfunction with AEB. In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Headlight WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
This warning light illuminates if one of the
exterior bulbs (headlamp, taillamp,
foglamp, etc.) is not operating properly.
One of the bulbs may need to be
replaced. If the vehicle is equipped with
LED headlamps, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information
When replacing the bulb, use the same
wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to "BULB
WATTAGE" in chapter 8.
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Safe Stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle instabili-
ty, immediately take your foot off
the accelerator pedal, apply the
brakes gradually with light force,
and slowly move to a safe posi-
tion off the road.
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Adaptive Front LightingSystem (AFLS) WarningLight (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop
Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 sec-onds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the AFLS.
If there is a malfunction with the
AFLS:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the warning light remains
on, have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates
Once you turn the ignition switch or theEngine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 sec-onds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction in opera- tion in any of the following systems:
- Exterior lamp malfunction
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) malfunc-tion (if equipped)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Service reminder
To identify the details of the warning, look
at the LCD display.
Door Ajar Warning Light (for conventionalcluster)
This warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely.
Trunk Open WarningLight (for conventional cluster)
This warning light illuminates:
When the trunk is not closed securely.
AFLS