2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA power steering

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6-19
Brake SyStem
Power Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. You can still
stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than typical.
The stopping distance, however, will be
longer than with power brakes.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied.
Do not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
Only pump the brakes on slippery
surfaces if the power assist has been
interrupted to maintain steering control.
Do not pump the brakes on slippery
surfaces if the brakes are operating
normally.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
• Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. This will create
abnormal high brake temperatures,
excessive brake lining and pad wear,
and increased stopping distances.
• When descending down a long or
steep hill, move the gear shift button
to Manual Shift Mode and manually
downshift to a lower gear in order
to control your speed without using
the brake pedal excessively. Applying
the brakes continuously will cause
the brakes to overheat and could
result in a temporary loss of braking
performance.
• Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's
ability to safely slow down; the
vehicle may also pull to one side
when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test your
brakes in this fashion after driving
through deep water. To dry the
brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes while maintaining
a safe forward speed until brake
performance returns to normal.
Avoid driving at high speeds until the
brakes function correctly.
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a high
pitched warning sound from your front
or rear brakes. You may hear this sound
come and go or it may occur whenever
you depress the brake pedal.
Note that some driving conditions or
climates may cause a brake squeal
when you first apply (or lightly apply)
the brakes. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with your brakes.
NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not
continue to drive with worn brake pads.
Information
Always replace brake pads as complete
front or rear axle sets.

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Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your brake
pressure and do not try to pump your
brakes. Depress your brake pedal as hard
as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear sounds from the brakes,
or feel a corresponding sensation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and it means
your ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or distance
it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that results
from sudden changes in direction, such
as trying to take a corner too fast or
making a sudden lane change. Always
drive at a safe speed for the road and
weather conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability.
Always steer moderately when braking
hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel
movement can still cause your vehicle to
veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping distance
than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.
The ABS warning light (
) will stay on
for several seconds after the ignition
switch is in the ON position. During
that time, the ABS will go through self-
diagnosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the light stays on,
you may have a problem with your ABS.
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the ABS warning light () is on and
stays on, you may have a problem with
the ABS. Your power brakes will work
normally. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, contact your HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
When you drive on a road having poor
traction, such as an icy road, and apply
your brakes continuously, the ABS will
be active continuously and the ABS
warning light (
) may illuminate. Pull
your car over to a safe place and turn
the engine off.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning
light is off, then your ABS system is
normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with your ABS system. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
Information
When you jump start your vehicle because
of a drained battery, the ABS warning
light (
) may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS is malfunctioning. Have the battery
recharged before driving the vehicle.
While Driving

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ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow by temporarily stopping operation
of the ESC to maintain wheel torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission:
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,
and parking brake warning lights
are displayed. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do not
spin the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights are displayed.
• When operating the vehicle on
a dynamometer, make sure the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS
or standard brake system operation.
Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) (if equipped)
The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
is a function of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system. It helps ensure the
vehicle stays stable when accelerating
or braking suddenly on wet, slippery and
rough roads where traction over the four
tires can suddenly become uneven.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using the Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM):
• ALWAYS check the speed and the
distance to the vehicle ahead. The
VSM is not a substitute for safe
driving practices.
• Never drive too fast for the road
conditions. The VSM system will not
prevent accidents. Excessive speed
in bad weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe accidents.
VSM operation
VSM ON condition
The VSM operates when:
• The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
is on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately above
9 mph (15 km/h) on curve roads.
• Vehicle speed is approximately above
12 mph (20 km/h) when the vehicle is
braking on rough roads.
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate the ESC,
you may hear sounds from the brakes,
or feel a corresponding sensation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and it means
your VSM is active.
NOTICE
The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on a banked road such as
gradient or incline.
• Driving rearward.
• ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• EPS (Electric Power Steering)
warning light (
) is on or blinks.

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Function operation
Operating conditions
If ‘Active Assist’ or ‘Warning Only’ is set from the Settings menu, Reverse Parking
Collision-Avoidance Assist will be in
the ready status when the following
conditions are satisfied:
- The tailgat

e is closed
- The gear is shifted t

o R (Reverse)
- Vehicle speed is belo

w 6
mph (10
km/h

)
- Sy

stem components such as the rear
view camera and the rear ultrasonic
sensors are in normal conditions
Warning Only
• If the function detects a risk of
collision with a pedestrian or an
object, the system will warn the driver
with an audible warning, steering
wheel vibration and warning message
on the cluster. When Rear View
Monitor is operating, a warning will
appear on the infotainment system
screen.
• ‘If
‘W

arning
Only’ is select
ed,
br
aking
will not be assis

ted.
• The warning will turn off when the
gear is shifted to P (Park), N (Neutral)
or D (Drive). Active Assist
•
If the function detects a risk of
collision with a pedestrian or an
object, the system will warn the driver
with an audible warning, steering
wheel vibration and warning message
on the cluster. When Rear View
Monitor is operating, a warning will
appear on the infotainment system
screen.
• If the function detects imminent
collision with a pedestrian or an
object behind the vehicle, the system
will assist you with braking. The driver
needs to pay attention as the brake
assist will end within 2 seconds. The
driver must immediately depress
the brake pedal and check vehicle
surroundings.
• Brake control will end when:
- The gear is shifted t

o P (Park) or D
(Drive).
- The driver depr

esses the brake
pedal with sufficient power
- Braking assis

t has last for
approximately 2 seconds
• The warning will turn off when:
- The driver shifts the gear t

o P (Park),
N (Neutral), or D (Drive)
• The brake control may not operate
properly depending on the status of
ESC (Electronic Stability Control).
There will only be a warning when:
- The ESC (Electronic S

tability
Control) warning light is on
- ESC (Electronic S

tability Control) is
engaged in a different function

Emergency Situations
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Emergency towing
„„Front
OCN7070015
„„Rear
OCN7070016
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
temporarily 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
distance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
The driver must be in the vehicle for
steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is being towed. Passengers
other than the driver must not be in the
vehicle.
Always follow these emergency towing
precautions:
• Place the ignition switch in the ACC
position so the steering wheel is not
locked.
• Place the shift button 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
frequently.
• 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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Special Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
.........6-43
Driving at Night ........................................................................\
....................... 6-44
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................\
.........6-45
Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
................... 6-44
Hazardous Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
.6-43
Highway Driving ........................................................................\
...................... 6-45
Rocking the V

ehicle........................................................................\
.................. 6-43
Smooth Cornering ........................................................................\
.................... 6-44
Steering

Wheel
........................................................................\
............................. 5-38
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................................................................\
.5-38
Horn ........................................................................\
.......................................... 5-40
Tilt Steering /

Telescope Steering
..................................................................... 5-39
Storage Compartment
........................................................................\
................ 5-1

10
Center console storage ........................................................................\
...........5-1

10
Glove box ........................................................................\
...............................5-1

10
Sunroof
........................................................................\
........................................ 5-55
Resetting the sunroof ........................................................................\
................5-58
Sunroof open warning ........................................................................\
..............5-58
Sunroof opening and closing ........................................................................\
....5-56
Sunshade

........................................................................\
................................... 5-57
Tilting the sunroof ........................................................................\
.................... 5-57
T
T

ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
........................................................... 8-8
Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
...... 8-12
Check tire pressure ........................................................................\
..................... 8-8
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale .........................................8-10
Low tire pressure telltale ........................................................................\
.......... 8-10
Tire pressure monitoring system ........................................................................\
8-9
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator ...................8-12
T

ire Specification and Pressure Label
................................................................. 2-14
T

ires and Wheels
........................................................................\
.................. 2-9/9-27
All Season T

ires
........................................................................\
....................... 9-38
Check T

ire Inflation Pressure
........................................................................\
... 9-28
Low Aspect Ratio

Tires
........................................................................\
............ 9-39
Radial-Ply T

ires
........................................................................\
........................ 9-38
Recommended Cold T

ire Inflation Pressures
................................................... 9-27
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
................................ 9-38
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
...........................9-38