2023 HYUNDAI ELANTRA check engine

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The severe weather conditions of winter
quickly wear out tires and cause other
problems. To minimize winter driving
problems, you should take the following
suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid
acceleration, sudden brake applications,
and sharp turns are potentially
very hazardous practices. During
deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications
on snowy or icy roads may cause the
vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires or to
install tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or chains,
a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,
etc.
Snow tires
WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size
and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and handling of
your vehicle may be adversely affected.
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,
make sure to use radial tires of the same
size and load range as the original tires.
Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle’s handling in
all weather conditions. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your vehicle's
original equipment tires. Check with
the tire dealer for maximum speed
recommendations.
Information
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions against
their use.
Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner than other types of tires, they
may be damaged by mounting some
types of tire chains on them. Therefore
the use of snow tires is preferred over the
use of tire chains.
If the road and weather conditions
require the use of tire chains, be sure to
use tire chains that have been properly
selected for the size of tire on your
HYUNDAI vehicle.
Be sure to follow the guidelines and
installation instructions provided from
the tire chain manufacturer.
Damage to your vehicle caused by
improper tire chain use is not covered by
your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.
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.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has 235/40R18 size tires,
do not use tire chain; they can damage
your vehicle (wheel, suspension and
body).
WINTER DRIVING

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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
manuf
acturer’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.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See chapter 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described in
chapter 8. The level of charge in your
battery can be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a service station.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
chapter 8 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and
components to be sure they are not
cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the
container.
Window washer anti-freeze is available
from an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and most auto parts outlets. Do not
use engine coolant or other types of
antifreeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or
ice around or near the rear brakes or
if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk
the parking brake may freeze, apply
it only temporarily while you put the
gear selector lever in P and block the
rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects
or materials in the engine
compartment
Placement of foreign object or materials
which prevent cooling of the engine, in
the engine compartment, may cause a
failure or combustion. The manufacturer
is not responsible for the damage caused
by such placement.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered
with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock
is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle
the heated key with care to avoid injury.
Drive your vehicle when water vapor
condenses and accumulates inside
the exhaust pipes
When the vehicle is stopped for a
long time in winter while the engine is
running, water vapor may condense and
accumulate inside the exhaust pipes.
Water in the exhaust pipes may cause
noise, etc., but it is drained driving at
medium to high speed.

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Malfunction and Limitations
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
malfunction
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When Blind-Spot Collision Warning is
not working properly, the ‘Check Blind-
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will appear on the cluster for several
seconds, and the master (
) warning
light will illuminate on the cluster. If this
occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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When the side view mirror warning
light is not working properly, the ‘Check
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message will appear on the cluster
for several seconds, and the master
(
) warning light will illuminate on the
cluster. If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
System disabled
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When the rear bumper around the rear
corner radar or sensor is covered with
foreign material, such as snow or rain,
or installing a trailer or carrier, it can
reduce the detecting performance and
temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot
Collision Warning.
If this occurs, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety
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message will appear on the cluster.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning will operate
properly when such foreign material or
trailer, etc., is removed, and then the
engine is restarted.
If Blind-Spot Collision Warning does not
operate properly after it is removed, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist Malfunction and
Limitations
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist malfunction
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When Blind-Spot Safety system is not
working properly, the ‘Check Blind-
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will appear on the cluster for several
seconds, and the master (
) warning
light will illuminate on the cluster. If this
occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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When the side view mirror warning
light is not working properly, the ‘Check
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message will appear on the cluster
for several seconds, and the master
(
) warning light will illuminate on the
cluster. If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist disabled
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When the rear bumper around the rear
corner radar or sensor is covered with
foreign material, such as snow or rain,
or installing a trailer or carrier, it can
reduce the detecting performance and
temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety
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message will appear on the cluster.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
will operate properly when such foreign
material or trailer, etc., is removed, and
then the engine is restarted.
If Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
does not operate properly after it is
removed, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING

[ Even though the warning message
does not appear on the cluster, Blind-
Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may
not properly operate.

[ Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not properly operate in
an area (for example, open terrain)
where any objects are not detected
right after the engine is turned on, or
when the detecting sensor is blocked
with foreign material right after the
engine is turned on.

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[Safe Exit Warning may warn the
driver late or may not warn the driver
depending on the road and driving
conditions. Always check vehicle
surroundings.

[ The driver and passengers are
responsible for accidents that occur
while exiting the vehicle. Always
check the surroundings before you
exit the vehicle.

[ Never deliberately operate Safe
Exit Warning. Doing so may lead to
serious injury or death.

[ Safe Exit Warning does not operate
if there is a problem with Blind-
Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.
The warning message of Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist will
appear when:
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist sensor or the sensor
surrounding is polluted or covered
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist fails to warn passengers or
falsely warn passengers
Information
After the engine is turned off, Safe Exit
Warning operates approximately for 10
minutes, but turns off immediately if the
doors are locked.
Safe Exit Warning Malfunction
and Limitations
Safe Exit Warning malfunction
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When Safe Exit Warning is not working
properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot Safety
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the cluster for several seconds, and the
master (
) warning light will illuminate
on the cluster. If the master warning light
illuminates, we recommend that the
vehicle be inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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When the outside rearview mirror
warning light is not working properly,
the ‘Check side view mirror warning
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the cluster for several seconds, and the
master (
) warning light will illuminate
on the cluster. If the master warning light
illuminates, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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WARNING

[The driver is responsible for
controlling the vehicle for safe
driving.

[ Always have your hands on the
steering wheel while driving.

[ Highway Driving Assist is a
supplemental function that assists
the driver in driving the vehicle
and is not a complete autonomous
driving system. Always check road
conditions, and if necessary, take
appropriate actions to drive safely.

[ Always have your eyes on the road,
and it is the responsibility of the
driver to avoid violating traffic laws.
The vehicle manufacturer is not
responsible for any traffic violation
or accidents caused by the driver.

[ Highway Driving Assist may not
be able to recognize all traffic
situations. The function may not
detect possible collisions due to
limitations of Highway Driving Assist.
Always be aware of the limitations
of the system. Obstacles such as
vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles,
pedestrians, unspecified objects,
structures, etc., that may collide with
the vehicle may not be detected.

[ Highway Driving Assist will turn off
automatically under the following
situations:
- Driving on roads that Highway
Driving Assist does not operate,
such as a rest area, intersection,
junction, etc.
- The navigation does not operate
properly such as when the
navigation is being updated or
restarted
[
Highway Driving Assist may
inadvertently operate or turn off
depending on road conditions
(navigation information) and
surroundings.

[ Lane Following Assist function may
be temporarily disabled when the
front view camera cannot detect
lanes properly or the hands-off
warning is on.

[ You may not hear the warning sound
of Highway Driving Assist if the
surrounding is noisy.

[ If the vehicle is driven at high speed
above a certain speed at a curve,
your vehicle may drive to one side or
may depart from the driving lane.

[ When you are towing a trailer or
another vehicle, we recommend that
Highway Driving Assist is turned off
due to safety reasons.

[ The hands–off warning message
may appear early or late depending
on how the steering wheel is held or
road conditions. Always have your
hands on the steering wheel while
driving.

[ For your safety, please read the
owner's manual before using the
Highway Driving Assist.

[ Highway Driving Assist will not
operate when the engine is started,
or when the detecting sensors or
navigation is being initialized.

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WARNING

[ Even though the warning message
does not appear on the cluster, Rear
Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may
not operate properly.

[ Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
may not operate properly in an area
(for example, open terrain), where
any objects are not detected after
turning ON the engine.
CAUTION
Turn off Rear Cross-Traffic Safety
system to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or
remove the trailer, carrier, etc., to use
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system.
Limitations of Rear Cross-Traffic
Collision Warning
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning may
not operate properly, or it may operate
unexpectedly under the following
circumstances:

[Departing from where trees or grass
are overgrown

[ Departing from where roads are wet

[ Speed of the approaching vehicle is
fast or slow
Information
For more details on the limitations of the
rear corner radar, refer to “Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Warning (BCW)”
section in chapter 7.
WARNING

[Driving near a vehicle or structure
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
may be limited when driving near
a vehicle or structure, and may not
detect the vehicle approaching from
the left or right. If this occurs, the
function may not warn the driver
when necessary.
Always check your surroundings
while backing up.