2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID Owners Manual

08
8-21
TOWING
Towing Service
OCN7H080001If 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.

Emergency Situations8-22
WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with a
rollover sensor, place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF or ACC position
when the vehicle is being towed.
The side impact and curtain air bag
may deploy if the sensor detects the
situation as a rollover.
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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) when being towed with the
front wheels on the ground can cause
internal damage to the transmission.
Emergency Towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.
Removable Towing Hook
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1. Open the trunk, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
„Front
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„Rear
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2. Remove the hole cover by pressing the lower part of the cover on the
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.

08
8-23
Emergency Towing
„Front
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„Rear
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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 lever 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.

Emergency Situations8-24
less than 16 feet
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[ Use a towing cable or chain less than
5 m (16 feet) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the cable or
chain for easy visibility.

[ Drive carefully so the towing cable or
chain remains tight during towing.

[ Before towing, check the Dual clutch
transmission for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the Dual clutch
transmission fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must be
used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
in a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:

[Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not pull
from the side or at a vertical angle.

[ Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.

[ Limit the vehicle speed to 10mph
(15km/h) and drive less than 1 mile
(1.5 km) when towing to avoid serious
damage to Dual clutch transmission.

[ The Dual clutch transmission vehicle
can be towed to a normal vehicle
only without oil leakage. Check
for oil leaks. Towing the vehicle
with oil leakage may damage the
transmission.

Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
............ 9-3
Maintenance Services ........................................................................\
...........9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
.................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
.... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.............. 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
........ 9-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................................................................ 9-7Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
...... 9-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions .................................................... 9-12
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ....................................................9-13
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .......................................... 9-14HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) Belt ...............................................................\
..9-14
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid ........................................................................\
..... 9-15
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
............................. 9-16Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
........9-16
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
9-17
Engine Coolant/Inverter Coolant ................................................................ 9-19Checking the Coolant Level......................................................................\
..............9-19
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.............. 9-22
Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) Belt ....................................................... 9-23Checking the Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) Belt .......................................... 9-23
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................................................\
............... 9-24Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ................................................................ 9-24
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
......................... 9-25Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
.. 9-25
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
............................ 9-25Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
......................... 9-25
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
...................... 9-27Filter Inspection........................................................................\
.............................. 9-27
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
......................... 9-27
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
........................ 9-28Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
............................ 9-28
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
........................ 9-28
Battery ....................................................................\
......................................9-3012V auxiliary battery ........................................................................\
...................... 9-30
9. Maintenance
9

Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
...................9-31Tire Care ........................................................................\
...........................................9-31
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ........................................................9-31
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................\
......... 9-32
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
................................... 9-33
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....................................................................... 9-34
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
........................... 9-34
Wheel Replacement ........................................................................\
....................... 9-36
Tire Traction ........................................................................\
.................................... 9-36
Tire Maintenance..................................................................\
.................................. 9-36
Tire Sidewall Labeling ........................................................................\
.................... 9-36
Tire Terminology and Definitions ........................................................................\
.. 9-39
All Season Tires ........................................................................\
............................... 9-42
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
................................. 9-42
Snow Tires......................................................................\
......................................... 9-42
Radial-Ply Tires ........................................................................\
............................... 9-42
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
................... 9-43
Fuses ...................................................................\
..........................................9-44Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement .................................................................... 9-45
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................9-46
Fuse/Relay Panel Description........................................................................\
........ 9-47
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
............................9-54Headlight, Parking Lamp, Daytime Running Light, Turn Signal Lamp and
Side Marker ........................................................................\
..................................... 9-55
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement .......................................................................9-58
Rear Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement ........................................................9-58
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement .............................................................. 9-61
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ................................................................. 9-61
Interior Light Bulb Replacement ........................................................................\
... 9-62
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
.................9-63Exterior Care ........................................................................\
...................................9-63
Interior Care ........................................................................\
....................................9-69
Emission Control System ........................................................................\
..... 9-72
California Perchlorate Notice ...................................................................... 9-75
9

9-3
09
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir cap
3. Inverter coolant reservoir
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Fuse box
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
„Gasoline 1.6 GDi HEV
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.OCN7H091001L

Maintenance9-4
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your
vehicle maintained and repaired by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An
authorized HYUNDAI dealer meets
HYUNDAI’s high service quality
standards and receives technical support
from HYUNDAI in order to provide you
with a high level of service satisfaction.
Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform. Several
procedures can be done only by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer with special
tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
Certain modifications may also be in
violation of regulations established by
the U.S. Department of Transportation
and other federal or state agencies.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet provided
with the vehicle. If you’re unsure about
any service or maintenance procedure,
have it done by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES