2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID Owners Manual

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Emergency Trunk Safety Release
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
Emergency Trunk Safety Release lever
located inside the trunk. When someone
is inadvertently locked in the trunk, the
trunk can be opened by moving the lever
in the direction of the arrow and pushing
the trunk open.
WARNING

[You and your passengers must
be aware of the location of the
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
lever in this vehicle and how to open
the trunk in case you are accidentally
locked in the trunk.

[ NEVER allow anyone to occupy the
trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the
trunk is partially or totally latched
and the person is unable to get out,
serious injury or death could occur
due to lack of ventilation, exhaust
fumes and rapid heat build-up, or
because of exposure to cold weather
conditions. The trunk is also a highly
dangerous location in the event of a
crash because it is not a protected
occupant space but is a part of the
vehicle’s crush zone.

[ Your vehicle should be kept locked
and the Smart Key should be kept
out of the reach of children. Parents
should teach their children about the
dangers of playing in trunks.

[ Use the release lever for emergencies
only.

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Smart Trunk Release
(if equipped)
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On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,
the trunk can be opened using the Smart
Trunk release system.
How to use the Smart Trunk release
The trunk can be opened with no touch
activation satisfying all the conditions
below.

[ After 15 seconds when all doors are
closed and locked

[ Positioned in the detecting area for
more than 3 seconds
Information
The Smart Trunk release does not operate
when:

[The smart key is detected within 15
seconds after the doors are closed and
locked, and is continuously detected.

[ The smart key is detected within 15
seconds after the doors are closed and
locked, and 1.5 m from the front door
handles. (for vehicles equipped with
Welcome Light)

[ A door is not locked or closed.

[ The smart key is in the vehicle. 1. Setting
To activate the Smart Trunk release, go
to User Settings Mode and select Smart
Trunk on the LCD display.
For more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in this chapter. If your vehicle is
equipped with additional navigation,
please refer to the infotainment system
manual separately supplied.
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2. Detect and Alert
If you are positioned in the detecting
area (20 ~ 40 inches behind the vehicle)
carrying a smart key, the hazard warning
lights will blink and chime will sound
to alert you the smart key has been
detected and the trunk will open.
Information
Do not approach the detecting area if you
do not want the trunk to open. If you have
unintentionally entered the detecting area
and the hazard warning lights and chime
starts to operate, leave the detecting area
with the smart key. The trunk will stay
closed.

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3. Automatic opening
The hazard warning lights will blink and
chime will sound 6 times and then the
trunk will open.
WARNING

[Make sure you close the trunk before
driving your vehicle.

[ Make sure there are no people or
objects around the trunk before
opening or closing the trunk.

[ Make sure objects in the trunk do not
come out when opening the trunk on
a slope. It may cause serious injury.

[ Make sure to deactivate the Smart
Trunk when washing your vehicle.
Otherwise, the trunk may open
inadvertently.

[ The key should be kept out of
reach of children. Children may
inadvertently open the Smart Trunk
release while playing around the rear
area of the vehicle.
How to deactivate the Smart Trunk
release function using the smart key
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„Type B
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1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Trunk open
4. Panic
5. Remote Start (if equipped)
If you press any button of the smart key
during the Detect and Alert stage, the
Smart Trunk release function will be
deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Trunk release
function for emergency situations.

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Information

[ If you press the door unlock button
(2), the Smart Trunk release function
will be deactivated temporarily. But,
if you do not open any door for 30
seconds, the smart trunk function will
be activated again.

[ If you press the trunk open button
(3) for more than 1 second, the trunk
opens.

[ If you press the door lock button (1) or
trunk open button (3) when the Smart
Trunk release function is not in the
Detect and Alert stage, the smart trunk
function will not be deactivated.

[ In case you have deactivated the Smart
Trunk function by pressing the smart
key button and opened a door, the
Smart Trunk release function can be
activated again by closing and locking
all doors.
Detecting area
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[The Smart Trunk release operates with
a welcome alert if the smart key is
detected within 20 ~ 40 inches from
the trunk.

[ The alert stops at once if the smart
key is positioned outside the
detecting area during the Detect and
Alert stage.
Information

[The Smart Trunk release function will
not work if any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
- The smart key is near a mobile two
way radio system or a cellular phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.

[ The detecting range may decrease or
increase when :
- One side of the tire is raised to
replace a tire or to inspect the
vehicle.
- The vehicle is slantingly parked on a
slope or unpaved road, etc.

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FUEL FILLER DOOR
Opening the fuel filler door
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The fuel filler door must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel
filler door opener.
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Pull up the fuel filler door opener.
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3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully open.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
Open and close the reservoir cap by using
the handle on the cap cover for safety.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. Do not pry on the
door. If necessary, spray around the door
with an approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to
a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

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Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until it “Clicks”.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely.
Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,
otherwise the Check Engine (
) light
will illuminate.
NOTICE
There may be an intermittent noise
near the refueling hole while the engine
is idling if the fuel cap is not closed
securely. This occurs normally with the
OBD system.
NOTICE
When refueling on unlevel ground,
the fuel gauge may not point to the F
position.
It is not a malfunction. If you move your
vehicle to a level ground, the fuel gauge
will move to the full position.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:

[ Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station.

[ Before refueling, note the location of
the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.

[ Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe
distance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source,
with your bare hand.

[ Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.

[ Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling.
You can generate a build-up of
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any item
or fabric capable of producing
static electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. If you must re-enter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous
static electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle
or other gasoline source, with your
bare hand.

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[When refueling, always move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position,
set the parking brake, and place the
ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF
position.

[ Sparks produced by electrical
components related to the engine
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.

[ When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. Once refueling
has begun, contact between your
bare hand and the vehicle should
be maintained until the filling is
complete.

[ Use only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to carry and
store gasoline.

[ Do not use matches or a lighter and
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette
in your vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.

[ Do not over-fill or top-off your
vehicle tank, which can cause
gasoline spillage.

[ If a fire breaks out during refueling,
leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and
immediately contact the manager
of the gas station and then contact
the local fire department. Follow any
safety instructions they provide.
[If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and thus
subject you to the risk of fire and
burns. Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until the condition stops
before completely removing the cap.

[ Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according
to the “Fuel Requirements” suggested in
the Introduction chapter.
NOTICE

[Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.

[ If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent
specified for your vehicle. An
incorrect fuel filler cap can result
in a serious malfunction of the fuel
system or emission control system.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Lighting Control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of the
following positions:
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1. OFF
2. AUTO headlight
3. Parking lamp
4. Headlight
Daytime running light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day, especially
after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated
lamp OFF when:

[ The headlights are ON.

[ The parking lamps are ON.

[ The vehicle is turned off.

[ The parking brake is engaged.
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AUTO headlight
The parking lamp and headlight will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of daylight as
measured by the ambient light sensor on
the center dash (1).
Even with the AUTO headlight feature
in operation, it is recommended to
manually turn ON the headlights when
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such
as tunnels and parking facilities.
NOTICE

[Do not cover or spill anything on
the sensor (1) located in front of the
instrument panel.

[ Do not clean the sensor using
a window cleaner, the cleanser
may leave a light film which could
interfere with sensor operation.

[ If your vehicle has window tint or
other types of metallic coating on the
front windshield, the AUTO headlight
system may not work properly.