Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2016 year). Instruction - part 23
Driving your vehicle
Don't let your parking brake
Don't let ice and snow accu-
Don't place foreign objects or
freeze
mulate underneath
materials in the engine com-
partment
Under some conditions your parking
Under some conditions, snow and
brake can freeze in the engaged
ice can build up under the fenders
Placement of foreign objects or
position. This is most likely to hap-
and interfere with the steering. When
materials which prevent cooling of
pen when there is an accumulation
driving in severe winter conditions
the engine, in the engine compart-
of snow or ice around or near the
where this may happen, you should
ment, may cause a failure or com-
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.
periodically check underneath the
bustion. The manufacturer is not
If there is a risk the parking brake
vehicle to be sure the movement of
responsible for the damage caused
may freeze, apply it only temporarily
the front wheels and the steering
by such placement.
while you put the shift lever in P
components is not obstructed.
(automatic transaxle) or in first or
reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
Carry emergency equipment
block the rear wheels so the vehicle
cannot roll. Then release the parking
Depending on the severity of the
brake.
weather, you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a win-
dow scraper, gloves, ground cloth,
coveralls, a blanket, etc.
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Driving your vehicle
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
Two labels on your driver’s door sill
Cargo Weight
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
show how much weight your vehicle
This figure includes all weight added
This is the Base Curb Weight plus
was designed to carry: the Tire and
to the Base Curb Weight, including
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
Loading Information Label and the
cargo and optional equipment.
gers.
Certification Label.
Before loading your vehicle, familiar-
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
ize yourself with the following terms
Rating)
for determining your vehicle's weight
This is the total weight placed on
ratings, from the vehicle's specifica-
each axle (front and rear) - including
This is the maximum allowable
tions and the Certification Label:
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR
Base Curb Weight
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
is shown on the Certification Label
This is the weight of the vehicle
This is the maximum allowable
located on the driver’s door sill.
including a full tank of fuel and all
weight that can be carried by a single
standard equipment. It does not
axle (front or rear). These numbers
include passengers, cargo, or option-
are shown on the Certification Label.
al equipment.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
Vehicle Curb Weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal-
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
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Driving your vehicle
Tire loading information label
■ Type A
■ Type B
■ Type C
■ Type D
■ Type E
■ Type F
OMD054042N/OMD054041N/OMD054040N/OMD054045N/OMD054044N/OMD054043N
The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that can be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity weight.
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Driving your vehicle
Vehicle capacity weight
Seating capacity
Towing capacity
385 kg (849 lbs.)
Total : 5 persons
We do not recommend using this
(Front seat : 2 persons,
vehicle for trailer towing.
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
Rear seat : 3 persons)
mum combined weight of occupants
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped
Seating capacity is the maximum
Cargo capacity
with a trailer, the combined weight
number of occupants including a
The cargo capacity of your vehicle
includes the tongue load.
driver, your vehicle may carry.
will increase or decrease depending
However, the seating capacity may
on the weight and the number of
be reduced based upon the weight of
occupants and the tongue load, if
all of the occupants, and the weight
your vehicle is equipped with a trail-
of the cargo being carried or towed.
er.
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.
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Driving your vehicle
Steps for determining correct
5.Determine the combined weight of
load limit
luggage and cargo being loaded
WARNING
on the vehicle. That weight may not
1.Locate the statement "The com-
Do not overload the vehicle as
bined weight of occupants and
safely exceed the available cargo
there is a limit to the total
and luggage load capacity calcu-
cargo should never exceed XXX kg
weight, or load limit, including
or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's plac-
lated in Step 4.
occupants and cargo, the vehi-
ard.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trail-
cle can carry. Overloading can
er, load from your trailer will be
shorten the life of the vehicle. If
2.Determine the combined weight of
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
the GVWR or the GAWR is
the driver and passengers that will
this manual to determine how this
exceeded, parts on the vehicle
be riding in your vehicle.
reduces the available cargo and
can break, and it can change
3.Subtract the combined weight of
luggage load capacity of your vehi-
the handling of your vehicle.
the driver and passengers from
cle
These could cause you to lose
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
control and result in an acci-
4.The resulting figure equals the
dent.
available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 635 kg
(1400 lbs.) and there will be five 68
kg (150 lbs.) passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
295 kg (650 lb).
(635-340 (5 x
68)
= 295 kg or
1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
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Example 1
≥
+
Maximum Load
Passenger Weight
Cargo Weight
(385 kg)
(68 kg × 2 = 136kg)
(249 kg)
(849 lbs.)
(150lbs. × 2 = 300 lbs.)
(549 lbs.)
Example 2
≥
+
Maximum Load
Passenger Weight
Cargo Weight
(385 kg)
(68 kg × 5 = 340kg)
(45 kg)
(849 lbs.)
(150lbs. × 5 = 750 lbs.)
(99 lbs.)
Example 3
≥
+
Maximum Load
Passenger Weight
Cargo Weight
(385 kg)
(74 kg × 5 = 370kg)
(15 kg)
(849 lbs.)
(163 lbs. × 5 = 815 lbs.)
(34 lbs.)
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Driving your vehicle
Certification label
WARNING - Overloading
WARNING
The certification label is located on
the driver's door sill at the center pil-
•
Never exceed the GVWR for
If you carry items inside your
lar and shows the maximum allow-
your vehicle, the GAWR for
vehicle
(e.g., suitcases, tools,
able weight of the fully loaded vehi-
either the front or rear axle
packages, or anything else),
cle. This is called the GVWR (Gross
and vehicle capacity weight.
they are moving as fast as the
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR
Exceeding these ratings can
vehicle. If you have to stop, turn
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
affect your vehicle’s handling
quickly, or if there is a crash, the
occupants, fuel and cargo.
and braking ability, and cause
items will keep going and can
an accident.
cause an injury if they strike the
This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
•
Do not overload your vehicle.
driver or a passenger.
by the front and rear axles, called
Overloading your vehicle can
•
Put items in the cargo area of
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
cause heat buildup in your
your vehicle. Try to spread the
vehicle's tires and possible
weight evenly.
The total weight of the vehicle,
tire failure, increased stop-
including all occupants, accessories,
•
Do not stack items, like suit-
ping distances and poor vehi-
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
cases, inside the vehicle
cle handling-all of which may
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
above the tops of the seats.
result in a crash.
Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
•
Do not leave an unsecured
Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out
child restraint in your vehicle.
the actual loads on your front and
•
When you carry something
rear axles, you need to go to a weigh
CAUTION
inside the vehicle, secure it.
station and weigh your vehicle. Be
Overloading your vehicle may
sure to spread out your load equally
cause damage. Repairs would
on both sides of the centerline.
not be covered by your warran-
ty. Do not overload your vehicle.
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Driving your vehicle
TRAILER TOWING
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
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What to do in an emergency
Hazard warning flasher
6-2
In case of an emergency while driving
6-3
• If the engine stalls while driving
6-3
• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
6-3
• If you have a flat tire while driving
6-3
If the engine will not start
6-4
• If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly. . 6-4
• If the engine turns over normally but doesn't start. . 6-4
Jump starting
6-5
If the engine overheats
6-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
6-10
• Low tire pressure telltale
6-11
• TPMS malfunction indicator
6-13
• Changing a tire with TPMS
6-14
If you have a flat tire
6-15
• With spare tire
6-15
6
• Jack label
6-21
• With Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
6-22
Towing
6-28
• Towing service
6-28
• Removable towing hook
6-29
• Emergency towing
6-29
Basic troubleshooting guide
6-32
What to do in an emergency
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
All turn signal lights will flash simul-
taneously.
• The hazard warning flasher oper-
ates whether your vehicle is run-
ning or not.
• The turn signals do not work when
the hazard flasher is on.
OMD064013
The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to exer-
cise
extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emer-
gency repairs are being made or
when the vehicle is stopped near the
edge of a roadway.
To turn the hazard warning flasher
on or off, press the hazard warning
flasher button with the ignition switch
in any position. The button is located
in the center console switch panel.
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What to do in an emergency
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHILE DRIVING
If the engine stalls while driving
If the engine stalls at a cross-
•
When the vehicle is stopped, press
road or crossing
the hazard warning flasher button,
•
Reduce your speed gradually,
move the shift lever into P (Park,
keeping a straight line. Move cau-
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
for automatic transaxle vehicle) or
tiously off the road to a safe place.
crossing, if safe to do so, move the
neutral
(for manual transaxle vehi-
•
Turn on your hazard warning flash-
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
cle), apply the parking brake, and
and then push the vehicle to a safe
er.
place the ignition switch in the
location.
•
Try to start the engine again. If your
LOCK/OFF position.
vehicle will not start, contact an
•
Have all passengers get out of the
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or
If you have a flat tire while
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on
seek other qualified assistance.
driving
the side of the vehicle that is away
from traffic.
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
ing:
•
When changing a flat tire, follow
the instructions provided later in
•
Take your foot off the accelerator
this chapter.
pedal and let the vehicle slow
down while driving straight ahead.
Do not apply the brakes immedi-
ately or attempt to pull off the road
as this may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
When the vehicle has slowed to
such a speed that it is safe to do
so, brake carefully and pull off the
road. Drive off the road as far as
possible and park on firm, level
ground. If you are on a divided
highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.
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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If the engine doesn't turn over
If the engine turns over nor-
or turns over slowly
mally but doesn’t start
• Be sure the shift lever is in N
• Check the fuel level and add fuel if
(Neutral) or P (Park) if it is an auto-
necessary.
matic transaxle vehicle. The engine
If the engine still does not start, call
starts only when the shift lever is in
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
N (Neutral) or P (Park).
assistance.
• Check the battery connections to
be sure they are clean and tight.
• Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is drained.
Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. This could cause damage to
your vehicle. See instructions for
"Jump Starting" provided in this
chapter.
WARNING
Push or pull starting the vehicle
may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overload which can
lead to damage to the emission
control system.
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What to do in an emergency
JUMP STARTING
Jump starting can be dangerous if
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done incorrectly. Follow the jump
WARNING
starting procedure in this section to
Batteries contain sulfu-
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
avoid serious injury or damage to
ric acid which is highly
DEATH to you or bystanders,
your vehicle. If in doubt about how to
corrosive. Do not allow
always follow these precautions
properly jump start your vehicle, we
acid to contact your
when working near or handling
strongly recommend that you have a
eyes, skin or clothing.
the battery:
service technician or towing service
If acid gets into your eyes, flush
Always read and follow
do it for you.
your eyes with clean water for at
instructions carefully
least 15 minutes and get imme-
when handling a battery.
diate medical attention. If acid
Wear eye protection
gets on your skin, thoroughly
designed to protect the
wash the area. If you feel pain or
eyes from acid splashes.
a burning sensation, get med-
Keep all flames, sparks,
ical attention immediately.
or smoking materials
• When lifting a plastic-cased
away from the battery.
battery, excessive pressure
Hydrogen is always
on the case may cause battery
present in battery cells,
acid to leak. Lift with a battery
is highly combustible,
carrier or with your hands on
and may explode if ignit-
opposite corners.
ed.
• Do not attempt to jump start
Keep batteries out of
your vehicle if your battery is
reach of children.
frozen.
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What to do in an emergency
Jump starting procedure
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CAUTION
1.Position the vehicles close enough
•
NEVER attempt to recharge
To prevent damage to your vehi-
that the jumper cables will reach,
the battery when the vehicle’s
cle:
but do not allow the vehicles to
battery cables are connected
• Only use a 12-volt power sup-
touch.
to the battery.
ply (battery or jumper system)
2.Avoid fans or any moving parts in
•
The electrical ignition system
to jump start your vehicle.
the engine compartment at all
works with high voltage.
• Do not attempt to jump start
times, even when the vehicles are
NEVER touch these compo-
your vehicle by push-starting.
turned off.
nents with the engine running
3.Turn off all electrical devices such
or when the ignition switch is
as radios, lights, air conditioning,
in the ON position.
✽ NOTICE
etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park, for
An inappropriately disposed
automatic transaxle vehicle) or
battery can be harmful to
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi-
Pb
the environment and human
cle), and set the parking brakes.
health. Dispose the battery
Turn both vehicles OFF.
according to your local
law(s) or regulation.
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What to do in an emergency
7.Connect the other end of the sec-
Disconnect the jumper cables in the
Jumper Cables
ond jumper cable to the chassis
exact reverse order you connected
ground of your vehicle (4).
them:
Do not allow the jumper cables to
1.Disconnect the jumper cable from
contact anything except the correct
the chassis ground of your vehicle
battery or jumper terminals or the
(4).
(-)
(+)
correct ground. Do not lean over
2.Disconnect the other end of the
(-)
the battery when making connec-
Jumper Terminal
jumper cable from the black, nega-
tions.
(+)
tive (-) battery of the assisting vehi-
8.Start the engine of the assisting
cle (3).
Booster Battery
vehicle and let it run at approxi-
3.Disconnect the second jumper
OLMB063002/Q
mately 2,000 rpm for a few min-
cable from the red, positive (+) bat-
4.Connect the jumper cables in the
utes. Then start your vehicle.
tery/jumper terminal of the assist-
exact sequence shown in the illus-
ing vehicle (2).
tration. First connect one jumper
If your vehicle will not start after a
4.Disconnect the other end of the
cable to the red, positive
(+)
few attempts, it probably requires
jumper cable from the red, positive
jumper terminal of your vehicle (1).
servicing. In this event please seek
(+) jumper terminal of your vehicle
5.Connect the other end of the
qualified assistance. If the cause of
(1).
jumper cable to the red, positive
your battery discharging is not
(+) battery/jumper terminal of the
apparent, have your vehicle checked
assisting vehicle (2).
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
6.Connect the second jumper cable
to the black, negative (-) battery of
the assisting vehicle (3).
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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
WARNING
WARNING
of power, or hear loud pinging or
While the engine is
NEVER remove the
knocking, the engine may be over-
running, keep hands,
radiator cap or the
heating. If this happens, you should:
clothing and tools
drain plug while the
1.Pull off the road and stop as soon
away from the moving
engine and radiator
as it is safe to do so.
parts such as the
are hot. Hot coolant
cooling fan and drive
and steam may blow out under
2.Place the shift lever in P (Park, for
belt to prevent seri-
pressure, causing serious
automatic transaxle vehicle) or
ous injury.
injury.
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi-
cle) and set the parking brake. If
Turn the engine off and wait
the air conditioning is ON, turn it
until the engine cools down.
4.Check for coolant leaking from the
OFF.
Use extreme care when remov-
radiator, hoses or under the vehi-
ing the radiator cap. Wrap a
3.If engine coolant is running out
cle.
(If the air conditioning had
thick towel around it, and turn it
under the vehicle or steam is com-
been in use, it is normal for cold
counterclockwise slowly to the
ing out from the hood, stop the
water to be draining from it when
first stop. Step back while the
engine. Do not open the hood until
you stop.)
pressure is released from the
the coolant has stopped running or
5.If engine coolant is leaking out,
cooling system. When you are
the steaming has stopped. If there
stop the engine immediately and
sure all the pressure has been
is no visible loss of engine coolant
call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
released, press down on the
and no steam, leave the engine
er for assistance.
cap, using a thick towel, and
running and check to be sure the
continue turning counterclock-
engine cooling fan is operating. If
wise to remove it.
the fan is not running, turn the
engine off.
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What to do in an emergency
6.If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser-
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7.Proceed with caution, keeping
alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er for assistance.
CAUTION
• Serious loss of coolant indi-
cates a leak in the cooling
system and have the system
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
• When the engine overheats
from low engine coolant, sud-
denly adding engine coolant
may cause cracks in the
engine. To prevent damage,
add engine coolant slowly in
small quantities.
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