2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID wiper blades

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Vehicle Information and Reporting Safety Defects
ExtErior ovErviEw
„„Front view
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1. Hood ...................................................... 5-47
2. Headlamp ....................................... 2-8/9-49
3. Tires and wheels ............................2-9/9-27
4. Side view mirror ..................................... 5-375. Sunroof
.................................................. 5-43
6. Front windshield wiper blades ............9-25
7. Windows ............................................... 5-39
8. Front radar ............................................. 7-14

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Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards than
driving in the daylight. Here are some
important tips to remember: • Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other driver's headlamps.
• Keep your headlamps clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your eyes
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or on
slick pavement: • Slow down and allow extra following
distance. A heavy rainfall makes
it harder to see and increases the
distance needed to stop your vehicle.
• Turn OFF your Cruise Control.
• Replace your windshield wiper blades
when they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
• Tires should be properly maintained
with at least 1.6mm (2/32nds of an
inch) of tread depth. If your tires
do not have enough tread, making
a quick stop on wet pavement can
cause a skid and possibly lead to an
accident. See "Tire replacement" in
chapter 9.
• Turn on your headlamps to make it
easier for others to see you.
• Driving too fast through large puddles
can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
• If you believe your brakes may be wet,
apply them lightly while driving until
normal braking operation returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the water.
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when
the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as
the depth of tire tread decreases, refer
to “Tire replacement” in chapter 9.

Engine Compartment .................................................................................... 9-3
Maintenance Services ...................................................................................9-4Owner’s Responsibility ............................................................................................ 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................................................ 9-4
Owner Maintenance ...................................................................................... 9-5 Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................ 9-5
Scheduled Maintenance Schedule ............................................................... 9-7 Normal Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................... 9-7
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ........................................... 9-11 HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) Belt ................................................................. 9-11
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid ............................................................................. 9-12
Engine Oil ......................................................................................................9-13 Checking the Engine Oil Level ................................................................................9-13
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................9-14
Engine Coolant/Inverter Coolant .................................................................9-15 Checking the Coolant Level.................................................................................... 9-15
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................................................................9-18
Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) Belt ....................................................... 9-19 Checking the Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) Belt ...........................................9-19
Brake/Clutch Fluid ....................................................................................... 9-20 Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ................................................................ 9-20
Washer Fluid ..................................................................................................9-21 Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................... 9-21
Air Cleaner .................................................................................................... 9-22 Filter Replacement ................................................................................................. 9-22
Cabin Air Filter .............................................................................................. 9-24 Filter Inspection...................................................................................................... 9-24
Filter Replacement ................................................................................................. 9-24
Wiper Blades ................................................................................................ 9-25 Blade Inspection .................................................................................................... 9-25
Blade Replacement ................................................................................................ 9-25
Battery .......................................................................................................... 9-27 For Best Battery Service ........................................................................................ 9-27
Battery Recharging ................................................................................................ 9-28
Reset Features ........................................................................................................ 9-28
9. Maintenance
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9-25
WIPER BLADES
Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wiper functionality. Common
sources of contamination are insects,
tree sap, and hot wax treatments used
by some commercial car washes. If the
blades are not wiping properly, clean
both the window and the blades with a
clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
arms or other components, do not:

Index
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Washer Fluid ........................................................................................................ 9-21
Checking the Washer Fluid Level .................................................................... 9-21
Windows .............................................................................................................. 5-39
Power Windows ................................................................................................ 5-40
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging ................................................................ 5-81
Auto Defogging System ................................................................................... 5-83
Automatic Climate Control System ................................................................. 5-81
Defogging Logic ............................................................................................. 5-82
Defroster ........................................................................................................... 5-84
Winter Driving ..................................................................................................... 6-45
Snow or Icy Conditions .................................................................................... 6-45
Winter Precautions ........................................................................................... 6-46
Wiper Blades ........................................................................................................ 9-25
Blade Inspection ............................................................................................... 9-25
Blade Replacement ........................................................................................... 9-25
Wipers and Washers ............................................................................................. 5-66
Windshield Washers ......................................................................................... 5-67
Windshield Wipers ........................................................................................... 5-66