2021 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL suspension

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WARNING
The use of tire chains may adversely
affect vehicle handling:
• Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)
or the chain manufacturer's
recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.
• Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel
braking.
Information
• Install tire chains on both left and right
front tires. It should be noted that
installing tire chains on the tires will
provide a greater driving force, but will
not prevent side skids.
• Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
Chain installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the tire chains as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emergency
warning device behind the vehicle (if
available). Always place the vehicle in P
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn
off the engine before installing snow
chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:
• Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle's brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.
• Use SAE "S" class or wire chains.
• If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.
• To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).
• Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.
• Use wire chains less than 0.59 inch
(15mm) wide to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.
Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because it
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 8. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.

Emergency Situations
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Towing Service
OCN7070010If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.
It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with
the rear wheels on the ground (without
dollies) and the front wheels off the
ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged or the vehicle
is being towed with the front wheels on
the ground, use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used,
the front of the vehicle should always be
lifted, not the rear.
CAUTION
• Do not tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
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• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use a wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
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• Do not tow the vehicle with four
wheels in contact with the ground if
it is the vehicle equipped with IVT.
Otherwise, the transmission will be
seriously damaged. Also, make sure
not to tow the vehicle connecting it
with other vehicles including camper
vans.

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9-9
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson) (CONT)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Battery condition I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots / lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft and boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Suspension mounting bolts I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust pipe and muffler I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Intelligent variable transmission fluid (if equipped)
*2
No check, No service required
Rear differential oil
*1
I I I I I I I I I I I I I
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.*1 : Rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
*2 : Use only the specified intelligent variable transmission fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capacities” section in
chapter 2 or the label in the engine compartment.)

09
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals Driving
condition
Engine oil and filter *
1R Replace every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition A, B, F, G,
H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and
boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers
and rotors IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Cabin air filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition C, E, G
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid (if equipped) RReplace every 60,000miles
(90,000 km) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
Rear differential oil RReplace every 72,000 miles
(120,000 km) C, D, E, G,
H, I, J
Transfer case oil No check, No service required
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral
oil) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated for
severe maintenance condition.

Maintenance
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Engine Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid (if equipped)
Intelligent variable transmission fluid
should not be checked under normal
usage conditions.
We recommend that the Intelligent
variable transmission fluid is changed by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer according
to the maintenance schedule.
Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT
4 specification.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal and
cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine
off, check for excessive freeplay in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.