2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Owners Manual

Convenience Features5-82
Heating and Air Conditioning
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position. To improve the effectiveness of
heating and cooling, select the mode
according to the following:
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to fresh mode or recirculation mode position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.
When starting the vehicle in cold weather
a more efficient way to heat the passen-
ger compartment is to do the following.
- Turn off or lower the blower, right
after starting the engine.

[Engine temperature is still low and the
air flow from the heater is still cold.
- After a few minutes of engine warm
up, turn on or set the fan to a higher
level and adjust the temperature
setting towards hot.

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Mode selection
OCN7050134N

Convenience Features5-84
OCN7050102
The mode selection knob controls the
direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor,
dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five
symbols are used to represent Face, Bi-
Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air
position.
Face-Level (B, D)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and f
ace. Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)
Air flow is directed towards the face and
the floor
.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor
, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and side
window defrosters.
Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount dir
ected to the side window
defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amoun
t of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
OCN7050104
MAX A/C-Level (B, D) (if equipped)
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the
inside o
f the vehicle faster. Air flow is
directed toward the upper body and
face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and
the recirculated air position cannot be
selected. Turn the fan speed mode to
adjust.

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Instrument panel vents
OCN7050106
Instrument panel vents
The ins
trument panel vent air flow can be
directed up/down or left/right using the
vent adjustment lever.
To close the vent, push the air vent
lever in the opposite direction of the
passenger. To open the vent, push the
air vent lever in the same direction of the
passenger.
Temperature control
OCN7050105
The temperature will increase by turning
the knob to the right.
The temperature will decrease by turning
the knob to the left.
Air intake control
„Type A
OCN7050107
„Type B
OCN7050107LThe air intake control button is used to
select either Fresh mode (outside air) or
Recirculation mode (cabin air).

Convenience Features5-86
Recirculation mode
When Recirculation mode
is selected, air from the
passenger compartment will
be recirculated through the
system and heated or cooled
according to the function
selected.
Fresh mode
„Type AWhen Fresh mode is
selected, air enters the
vehicle from outside and is
heated or cooled according
to the function selected.
„Type B
Information
Operating the system primarily in Fresh
mode is recommended. Use Recirculation
mode temporarily only when needed.
Prolonged operation of the heater in
Recirculation mode and without the A/C
ON can cause fogging of the windshield.
In addition, prolonged use of the A/C
ON in Recirculation mode may result in
excessively dry, dehumidified air in the
cabin and may promote formation of
musty vent odor due to stagnant air.
WARNING

[ Continued use of the climate control
system operation in Recirculation
mode for a prolonged period of
time may cause drowsiness to the
occupants in the cabin. This may lead
to loss of vehicle control which may
lead to an accident.

[ Continued use of the climate control
system operation in Recirculation
mode with the A/C OFF may allow
humidity to increase inside the
cabin. This may cause condensation
to accumulate on the windshield and
obscure visibility.

[ Do not sleep in your vehicle or
remain parked in your vehicle with
the windows up and either the
heater or the air conditioning ON for
prolonged periods of time. Doing so
may increase the levels of carbon
dioxide in the cabin which may lead
to serious injury or death.

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Fan speed control
OCN7050108N
Turn the knob to the right to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the knob
to the left to decrease fan speed and
airflow.
Setting the fan speed control knob to the
“0” position turns off the fan.
NOTICE
Operating the fan speed when the
ignition switch is in the ON position
could cause the battery to discharge.
Operate the fan speed when the engine
is running.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
OCN7050109
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator light
will illuminate). Press the button again to
turn the air conditioning system off.

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System Operation
Ventilation
1. Select the Face Level mode.
2. Set the air intake control to fresh mode.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Select the Floor Level mode.
2. Set the air intake control to fresh mode.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If desired, turn the air conditioning ON with the temperature control knob set
to heat in order to dehumidify the air
before it enters into the cabin.
If the windshield fogs up, select the Floor
& Defrost
mode or rotate the mode
selecting knob to the Defrost
mode. Operation Tips

[
T
o help keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculation
mode. Be sure to return the control
to fresh mode position when the
irritation has passed to keep fresh air
in the vehicle. This will help keep the
driver alert and comfortable.

[ To help prevent interior fog on the
windshield, set the air intake control
to fresh mode and fan speed to
the desired position, turn on the
air conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.

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Air conditioning
HYUNDAI Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Push the air conditioning button
3. Select the Face Level
mode.
4. Set the air intake control to Recirculation mode temporarily to
allow the cabin to cool quickly. When
the desired temperature in the cabin
is reached, change the air intake
control back to Fresh mode.
5. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
NOTICE
When using the air conditioning system,
monitor the temperature gauge closely
while driving up hills or in heavy traffic
when outside temperatures are high.
Air conditioning system operation may
cause engine overheating. Continue
to use the blower fan but turn the
air conditioning system off if the
temperature gauge indicates engine
overheating. Air conditioning system operation tips

[
If the v
ehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.

[ After sufficient cooling has been
achieved, switch back from
recirculation mode to fresh mode.

[ To help reduce moisture inside of
the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system with the windows
and sunroof closed.

[ During air conditioning system
operation, you may occasionally
notice a slight change in engine speed
as the air conditioning compressor
cycles. This is a normal system
operation characteristic.

[ Use the air conditioning system
every month only for a few minutes
to ensure maximum system
performance.

[ When using the air conditioning
system, you may notice clear water
dripping (or even puddling) on the
ground under the passenger side of
the vehicle. This is a normal system
operation characteristic.

[ If you operate the air conditioner
excessively, the difference between
the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the windshield to
fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection button to
the
position and set the fan speed
control knob to the lowest speed
setting.