2018 Hyundai Elantra Panel

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Maintenance
Exterior Care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure washers,
make sure to maintain sufficient dis-
tance from the vehicle. Insufficient
clearance or excessive pressure can
lead to component damage or water
penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with a high
pressure washer. Shock applied from
high pressure water may cause the
device to not operate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers)or con-
nectors as they may be damaged if
they come into contact with high pres-
sure water.
Do not use any high-pressure nozzles, which induce either one-direct water
stream or water swirling.
Protecting your vehicle’s finish
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are kept
clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, should be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish. Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight
or when the body of the vehicle is
warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through the
windows and wet the interior.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts, do not clean with chemical
solvents or strong detergents.
NOTICE
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water
before getting on the road. If brak-
ing performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Maintenance
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use atar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier coating of wax or preserva-
tive. If necessary, coat the parts with
non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts such as the
fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system, even though they have been
treated with rust protection. Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay
special attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
will do more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of doors, rocker panels, and
frame members have drain holes that
should not be allowed to clog with dirt;
trapped water in these areas can cause
rusting.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaner, polish-
ing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
water. Also, clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads.
Do not wash the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners containing acid or alkaline detergents.
NOTICE
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
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Maintenance
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design and
construction practices to combat corro-
sion, HYUNDAI produces cars of the
highest quality. However, this is only part
of the job. To achieve the long-term cor-
rosion resistance your vehicle can deliv-
er, the owner’s cooperation and assis-
tance is also required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion
on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath the
vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abrasion or minor
scrapes and dents which leave unpro-
tected metal exposed to corrosion.
High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your vehicle
is regularly exposed to corrosive materi-
als, corrosion protection is particularly
important. Some of the common causes
of accelerated corrosion are road salts,
dust control chemicals, ocean air and
industrial pollution.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in which
corrosion is most likely to occur. For
example, corrosion is accelerated by
high humidity, particularly when tempera-
tures are just above freezing. In such
conditions, the corrosive material is kept
in contact with the car surfaces by mois-
ture that is slow to evaporate.
Mud is particularly corrosive because it is
slow to dry and holds moisture in contact
with the vehicle. Although the mud
appears to be dry, it can still retain the
moisture and promote corrosion.
High temperatures can also accelerate
corrosion of parts that are not properly
ventilated so the moisture can be dis-
persed. For all these reasons, it is partic-
ularly important to keep your vehicle
clean and free of mud or accumulations
of other materials. This applies not only
to the visible surfaces but particularly to
the underside of the vehicle.
To help prevent corrosion
Keep your car clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is to
keep your vehicle clean and free of corro-
sive materials. Attention to the underside
of the vehicle is particularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area —where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution,
acid rain, etc.—, you should take extra
care to prevent corrosion. In winter,
hose off the underside of your vehicle
at least once a month and be sure to
clean the underside thoroughly when
winter is over.
When cleaning underneath the vehicle, pay particular attention to the compo-
nents under the fenders and other
areas that are hidden from view. Do a
thorough job; just dampening the accu-
mulated mud rather than washing it
away will accelerate corrosion rather
than prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly effec-
tive in removing accumulated mud and
corrosive materials.
When cleaning lower door panels, rocker panels and frame members, be
sure that drain holes are kept open so
that moisture can escape and not be
trapped inside to accelerate corrosion.

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Drive Mode Integrated Control System .........................5-43
Driver Assist System.....................................................3-109Rear View Camera ...................................................3-109
Driver Position Memory System ....................................3-16 Easy Access Function .................................................3-18
Storing Positions into Memory ..................................3-17
Dual Clutch Transmission...............................................5-24 Dual Clutch Transmission Operation .........................5-24
Good Driving Practices ..............................................5-32
Emission Control System ...............................................7-83 Crankcase Emission Control System .........................7-83
Evaporative Emission Control System Including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) ........7-83
Exhaust Emission Control System .............................7-84
Engine ........................................................................\
.......8-2
Engine Compartment.................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine Coolant ...............................................................7-21 Changing Engine Coolant ..........................................7-23
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ..........................7-21
Engine Number ...............................................................8-11
Engine Oil .......................................................................7\
-19 Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ...........................7-20
Checking the Engine Oil Level ..................................7-19
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ...............7-17 Exterior Features .............................................................3-45
Fuel Filler Door ..........................................................3-51
Hood ........................................................................\
...3-45
Smart Trunk ................................................................3-48
Trunk ........................................................................\
..3-46
Exterior Overview.............................................................1-2
Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-48 Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement .........7-50
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ....................................7-53
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ..........................7-49
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................................................6-2
If The Engine Overheats ...................................................6-6
If The Engine Will Not Start.............................................6-3 If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly ....................................................6-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but Doesn't Start ..............................................................6-3
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If You Have a Flat Tire ...................................................6-13Checking the tire inflation pressure ...........................6-32
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit.........................6-29
Distributing the sealant ..............................................6-32
Introduction ................................................................6-27
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit ..........6-28
Using the Tire Mobility Kit........................................6-30
With Spare Tire ..........................................................6-13
With Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) - Type A,B ................6-19
With Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) - Type C ...................6-27
Ignition Switch..................................................................5-6 Engine Start/Stop Button ..............................................5-9
Key Ignition Switch .....................................................5-6
Important safety precautions.............................................2-2 Air Bag Hazards ...........................................................2-2
Always Wear Your Seat Belt ........................................2-2
Control Your Speed ......................................................2-2
Driver Distraction.........................................................2-2
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition ..........................2-2
Restrain All Children....................................................2-2
In Case of an Emergency While Driving .........................6-2 If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ...........6-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving...............................6-2
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving.........................6-2 Instrument Cluster...........................................................3-54
Gauges ........................................................................\
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Instrument Cluster Control .........................................3-56
LCD Display Messages ..............................................3-71
Warning and Indicator lights ......................................3-61
Instrument Panel Overview ..............................................1-5
Interior Features ............................................................3-138 Clock ........................................................................\
3-141
Clothes Hanger .........................................................3-141
Cup Holder ...............................................................3-138
Floor Mat Anchor(s) .................................................3-142
Luggage Net Holder .................................................3-142
Power Outlet.............................................................3-139
Sunvisor ....................................................................3-13\
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USB Charger ............................................................3-140
Interior Overview..............................................................1-4
Jump Starting ....................................................................6-3
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