2018 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

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Outside lamp
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the service cover by pullingout the service cover. 3. Loosen the assembly retaining nuts.
4. Remove the rear combination light
assembly from the body of the vehicle.
OAD075051
OAD075050
OAD075049
OAD075080N
OAD075081N
OAD075038
■Type B - LED type
■Type A - Bulb type
■Type C - LED type (with LED Side marker)
Turn signalSide marker
Tail/stop
Side marker
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Stop/Tail light and turn signal light
5. Remove the socket from the assemblyby turning the socket counterclock-
wise until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
8. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly. Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.
Stop/Tail light (Type B/Type C)
If the LED light does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Side marker (Type A/Type B)
5. Remove the socket from the assemblyby turning the socket counterclock-
wise until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
7. Inset a new bulb by insetring it into the socket.
8. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly. Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.
Side marker (Type C)
If the LED light does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Inside lamp
Tail light/Back-up light
1. Open the trunk.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of thetrunk lid cover and then remove the
cover.
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3. Disconnect the connector and thenremove the nuts by turning the nuts
counter clockwise.
4. Take the light assembly out. 5. Remove the socket from the assembly
by turning the socket counterclock-
wise until the tabs on the socket align
with the slots on the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket. 8. Install the light assembly to the trunk.
9. Reinstall the nuts and connector and
then the trunk lid cover by pushing in
the screw.
Stop/Tail light (Type B/Type C)
If the LED light does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
OAD075052
OAD075056
OAD075069N
OAD075070N
■
Type A - Bulb type
■ Type B, C - LED type
Back up
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High Mounted Stop Light
Replacement
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the socket by turning it coun-terclockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by
pressing it in and rotating it counter-
clockwise until the tabs on the bulb
align with the slots in the socket. Pull
the bulb out of the socket.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
5. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly. Push the
socket into the assembly and turn the
socket clockwise.
License Plate Light Bulb
Replacement
1. Remove the cover by pressing it asdirection of the arrows.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order.
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1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gentlypry the lens from the interior lamp
housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior lamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
Use care not to dirty or damage lens,
lens tab, and plastic housings.
NOTICE
■ Map lamp
OAD075044
OAD075045
■Luggage room lamp
■Sunvisor lamp
OAD075047
OAD075046
■Room lamp
Interior Light Bulb Replacement
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the "OFF" but-
ton is depressed to avoid burning
your fingers or receiving an electric
shock.
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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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water washing may cause the failure
of electrical circuits located in the
engine compartment.
Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electrical/elec-
tronic components inside the vehi-
cle as this may damage them.
Waxing
A good coat of wax provides a barrier
between your paint and environmental
contamination.
Keeping a good coat of wax on your vehi-
cle will help protect it.
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect
it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing. Wiping dust or dirt off the body with
a dry cloth will scratch the finish.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents con-
taining highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
result in damage to the protective
coating and cause discoloration or
paint deterioration.
Repairing your vehicle’s finish
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust
and may develop into a major repair
expense.
If your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or replace-
ment, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
NOTICE
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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.
WARNING