2018 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing 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 dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.Always follow these emergency towing
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 performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steering 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 frequent-
ly.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force.
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Use a towing cable or chain less than16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 12 inch (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 towing.
Before towing, check the automatic transaxle/dual clutch transmission for
fluid leaks under your vehicle. If the
automatic transaxle/dual clutch trans-
mission fluid is leaking, flatbed equip-
ment or a towing dolly must be used.
Tie-down hook
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To avoid damage to your vehicle
and vehicle components when tow-
ing:
Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle.
Do not use the towing hooks to
pull a vehicle out of mud, sand or
other conditions from which the
vehicle cannot be driven out under
its own power.
Limit the vehicle speed to
10 mph (15 km/h) and drive less
than 1 mile (1.5 km) when towing
to avoid serious damage to the
automatic transaxle/dual clutch
transmission.
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Do not use the tie-down hook(s) for
towing purposes. If the tie-down
hook(s) are used for towing, the tie-
down hook(s) or bumper will be
damaged and this could lead to
serious injury.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine Compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-6
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Nu 2.0 MPI) .............7-7
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(Nu 2.0 MPI)......................................................................7-\
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Severe Driving Conditions .............................................7-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) ..7-12
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) .........................................................7-15
Severe Driving Conditions .............................................7-16
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items.. 7-17
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-19
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-19
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-20
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-21
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-21
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-23
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...............................................7-23
Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level .....................7-23
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-24
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-24
Parking Brake .......................................................7-25
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-25
Air Cleaner ............................................................7-25
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-25
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-26
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-26
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-28
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-28
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-28
Battery...................................................................7-30
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-31
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-31
Reset Features.................................................................7-32
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Tires and Wheels .................................................7-33
Tire Care ........................................................................\
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Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-34
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-35
Tire Rotation...................................................................\
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-37
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-37
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-38
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-3\
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Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-39
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-39
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-43
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-46
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-46
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
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Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-46
Low Aspect Ratio Tires..................................................7-47
Fuses ......................................................................7-\
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Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement..........................7-49
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement.......7-50
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ......................................7-53
Light Bulbs ............................................................7-59
Headlamp, Parking Lamp,
Turn Signal Lamp and Side Marker ............................7-59
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ..............................7-70
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement ..............7-70
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement ....................7-74
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ......................7-74
Interior Light Bulb Replacement .................................7-75
Appearance Care..................................................7-76
Exterior Care ....................................................................7-76\
Interior Care .....................................................................7-8\
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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
California Perchlorate Notice.............................7-86

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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Positive battery terminal
5. Negative battery terminal
6. Fuse box
7. Air cleaner
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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You should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection proce-
dures.
We recommend you have your vehicle
maintained and repaired by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer. An authorized
HYUNDAI dealer meets HYUNDAI’s high
service quality standards and receives
technical support from HYUNDAI in
order to provide you with a high level of
service satisfaction.
Owner's Responsibility
Maintenance service and record reten-
tion are the owner's responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with the
scheduled maintenance service charts
shown on the following pages. You need
this information to establish your compli-
ance with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Owner's Handbook & Warranty
Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance
Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational prob-
lems with your vehicle that could lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or person-
al injury. This chapter provides instruc-
tions only for the maintenance items that
are easy to perform. Several procedures
can be done only by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer with special tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified in
any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
Certain modifications may also be in vio-
lation of regulations established by the
U.S. Department of Transportation and
other federal or state agencies.
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect war-
ranty coverage. For details, read the
separate Owner's Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet provid-
ed with the vehicle. If you're unsure
about any service or maintenance
procedure, have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. If you
lack sufficient knowledge and
experience or the proper tools and
equipment to do the work, have it
done by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
ALWAYS follow these precautions
for performing maintenance work:
•Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever into
the P (Park, for automatic trans-
mission vehicle) position or neu-
tral (for manual transmission
vehicle), apply the parking brake,
place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
Block the tires (front and back) to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jewelry
that can become entangled in
moving parts.
If you must run the engine during
maintenance, do so out doors or
in an area with plenty of ventila-
tion.
Keep flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery
and fuel-related parts.
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Maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer at the frequencies indicated to
help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice if there is any increased
steering effort or looseness in the
steering wheel, or change in its
straight-ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or "pulls" to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or "hard-
to-push" brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission/ dual clutch transmission P (Park) func-
tion.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious burns
and other injuries.
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At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the brake lights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare for tires that
are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall)
Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and func- tion.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Lubricate door checker.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic trans- mission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if
the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If
any of the following conditions apply, you
must follow the Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or sandy
areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extremely humid
climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 90°F
(32°C).
For additional information or assistance
see your authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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