Hyundai Elantra (2023 year). Manual in english

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Maintenance

High mounted stop lamp

License Plate Light Bulb

replacement

Replacement

OCN7080032

OCN7080035

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver gently

pry the lens cover from the lamp

housing.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

3. Install a new bulb.

4. Reinstall in the reverse order.

OAD075042

[A] : High mounted stop lamp

1. Open the trunk.

2. Remove the socket by turning it

counterclockwise until the tabs on the

socket align with the slots.

3. Remove the bulb from the socket

by pressing it in and rotating it

counterclockwise until the tabs on the

bulb align with the slots in the socket.

Pull the bulb out of the socket.

4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the socket and rotating it until it locks

into place.

5. Install the socket in the assembly by

aligning the tabs on the socket with

the slots in the assembly.

Push the socket into the assembly and

turn the socket clockwise.

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Interior Light Bulb Replacement

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lens from the interior lamp

Map lamp

housing.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

WARNING

Prior to working on the Interior Lights,

ensure that the “OFF” button is

depressed to avoid burning your fingers

or receiving an electric shock.

OCN7080033

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

Room lamp

4. Align the lens tabs with the interior

lamp housing notches and snap the

lens into place.

NOTICE

Use care not to dirty or damage lens,

lens tab, and plastic housings.

Mood lamp

OCN7080034

Sunvisor lamp

OCN7C052041

If the LED lamp does not operate,

we recommend that the system be

OCN7050058

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

Trunk room lamp

dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced as

a single unit because it is an integrated

unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced

with the unit. A skilled technician should

check or repair the LED lamp, for it may

damage related parts of the vehicle.

OCN7050059

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Maintenance

APPEARANCE CARE

Exterior Care

Protecting your vehicle’s finish

Exterior general caution

Washing

It is very important to follow the label

To help protect your vehicle’s finish from

directions when using any chemical

rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly

cleaner or polish. Read all warning and

and frequently at least once a month

caution statements that appear on the

with lukewarm or cold water.

label.

If you use your vehicle for off-road

driving, you should wash it after each

High-pressure washing

off-road trip. Pay special attention to the

When using high-pressure washers,

removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,

make sure to maintain sufficient

mud, and other foreign materials. Make

distance from the vehicle. Insufficient

sure the drain holes in the lower edges

clearance or excessive pressure can

of the doors and rocker panels are kept

lead to component damage or water

clear and clean.

penetration.

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

Do not spray the camera, sensors or

industrial pollution and similar deposits

its surrounding area directly with a

can damage your vehicle’s finish if not

high pressure washer. Shock applied

removed immediately.

from high pressure water may cause

Even prompt washing with plain water

the device to not operate normally.

may not completely remove all these

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on

boots (rubber or plastic covers) or

painted surfaces, should be used.

connectors as they may be damaged

After washing, rinse the vehicle

if they come into contact with high

thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water.

pressure water.

Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.

Do not use any high-pressure nozzles,

which induce either one-direct water

High-pressure washing

stream or water swirling.

ś When using high-pressure washers,

make sure to maintain sufficient

distance from the vehicle. Insufficient

clearance or excessive pressure can

lead to component damage or water

penetration.

ś Do not spray the camera, sensors or

its surrounding area directly with a

high pressure washer. Shock applied

from high pressure water may cause

the device to not operate normally.

ś Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or plastic covers) or

connectors as they may be damaged

if they come into contact with high

pressure water.

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WARNING

After washing the vehicle, test the

brakes while driving slowly to see

if they have been affected by water

before getting on the road. If braking

performance is impaired, dry the

brakes by applying them lightly while

maintaining a slow forward speed.

NOTICE

ODN8A089039

Do not use strong soap, chemical

detergents or hot water, and do not

wash the vehicle in direct sunlight

NOTICE

or when the body of the vehicle is

ś Water washing in the engine

warm.

compartment including high

Be careful when washing the side

pressure water washing may cause

windows of your vehicle.

the failure of electrical circuits

located in the engine compartment.

Especially, with high-pressure water,

water may leak through the windows

ś Never allow water or other liquids

and wet the interior.

to come in contact with electrical/

electronic components inside the

To prevent damage to the plastic

vehicle as this may damage them.

parts, do not clean with chemical

solvents or strong detergents.

NOTICE

Matte paint finish vehicle (if equipped)

Automatic car wash which uses rotating

brushes should not be used as this can

damage the surface of your vehicle. A

steam cleaner which washes the vehicle

surface at high temperature may cause

oil to adhere and leave stains that is

difficult to remove.

Use a soft cloth (for example, microfiber

towel or sponge) when washing your

vehicle and dry with a microfiber towel.

When you hand wash your vehicle, you

should not use a cleaner that finishes

with wax. If the vehicle surface is too

dirty (sand, dirt, dust, contaminant,

etc.), clean the surface with water

before washing the car.

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Maintenance

Waxing

Repairing your vehicle’s finish

A good coat of wax provides a barrier

Deep scratches or stone chips in the

between your paint and environmental

painted surface must be repaired

contamination.

promptly. Exposed metal will quickly

Keeping a good coat of wax on your

rust and may develop into a major repair

vehicle will help protect it.

expense.

Wax the vehicle when water will no

longer bead on the paint.

NOTICE

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

If your vehicle is damaged and requires

waxing. Use a good quality liquid or

any metal repair or replacement,

paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’s

be sure the body shop applies anti-

instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect

corrosion materials to the parts

it and to maintain its luster.

repaired or replaced.

Removing oil, tar, and similar materials

with a spot remover will usually strip the

NOTICE

wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax

Matte paint finish vehicle (if equipped)

these areas even if the rest of the vehicle

does not yet need waxing.

In case of matte paint finish vehicles,

it is impossible to modify only the

damaged area and repair of the whole

NOTICE

part is necessary. If the vehicle is

ś Wiping dust or dirt off the body with

damaged and painting is required, have

a dry cloth will scratch the finish.

your vehicle maintained and repaired

ś Do not use steel wool, abrasive

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Take

cleaners, or strong detergents

extreme care, as it is difficult to restore

containing highly alkaline or

the quality after the repair.

caustic agents on chrome-plated or

anodized aluminum parts. This may

Bright-metal maintenance

result in damage to the protective

ś To remove road tar and insects, use

coating and cause discoloration or

a tar remover, not a scraper or other

paint deterioration.

sharp object.

ś To protect the surfaces of bright metal

NOTICE

parts from corrosion, apply a coating

of wax or chrome preservative and rub

Matte paint finish vehicle (if equipped)

to a high luster.

Do not use any polish protector such as

ś During winter weather or in coastal

a detergent, an abrasive and a polish.

areas, cover the bright metal parts

In case wax is applied, remove the wax

with a heavier coating of wax or

immediately using a silicon remover

preservative. If necessary, coat the

and if any tar or tar contaminant is on

parts with non-corrosive petroleum

the surface use a tar remover to clean.

jelly or other protective compound.

However, be careful not to apply too

much pressure on the painted area.

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Underbody maintenance

Aluminum wheel maintenance

Corrosive materials used for ice and

The aluminum wheels are coated with a

snow removal and dust control may

clear protective finish.

collect on the underbody. If these

materials are not removed, accelerated

NOTICE

rusting can occur on underbody parts

such as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan

Do not use abrasive cleaner,

and exhaust system, even though they

polishing compound, solvent, or wire

have been treated with rust protection.

brushes on aluminum wheels.

Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody

Clean the wheel when it has cooled.

and wheel openings with lukewarm or

Use only a mild soap or neutral

cold water once a month, after off-road

detergent, and rinse thoroughly with

driving and at the end of each winter. Pay

water. Also, clean the wheels after

special attention to these areas because

driving on salted roads.

it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt.

Do not wash the wheels with high-

It will do more harm than good to wet

speed car wash brushes.

down the road grime without removing

it. The lower edges of doors, rocker

Do not use any cleaners containing

panels, and frame members have drain

acid or alkaline detergents.

holes that should not be allowed to clog

with dirt; trapped water in these areas

can cause rusting.

WARNING

After washing the vehicle, test the

brakes while driving slowly to see if

they have been affected by water. If

braking performance is impaired, dry

the brakes by applying them lightly

while maintaining a slow forward

speed.

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Maintenance

Corrosion protection

Moisture breeds corrosion

Protecting your vehicle from corrosion

Moisture creates the conditions in

which corrosion is most likely to occur.

By using the most advanced design

For example, corrosion is accelerated

and construction practices to combat

by high humidity, particularly when

corrosion, HYUNDAI produces vehicles

temperatures are just above freezing. In

of the highest quality. However, this is

such conditions, the corrosive material is

only part of the job. To achieve the long-

kept in contact with the car surfaces by

term corrosion resistance your vehicle

moisture that is slow to evaporate.

can deliver, the owner’s cooperation and

assistance is also required.

Mud is particularly corrosive because it is

slow to dry and holds moisture in contact

with the vehicle. Although the mud

Common causes of corrosion

appears to be dry, it can still retain the

The most common causes of corrosion

moisture and promote corrosion.

on your vehicle are:

High temperatures can also accelerate

ś Road salt, dirt and moisture that is

corrosion of parts that are not properly

allowed to accumulate underneath

ventilated so the moisture can be

the vehicle.

dispersed. For all these reasons, it is

ś Removal of paint or protective

particularly important to keep your

coatings by stones, gravel, abrasion

vehicle clean and free of mud or

or minor scrapes and dents which

accumulations of other materials. This

leave unprotected metal exposed to

applies not only to the visible surfaces

corrosion.

but particularly to the underside of the

vehicle.

High-corrosion areas

If you live in an area where your vehicle is

regularly exposed to corrosive materials,

corrosion protection is particularly

important. Some of the common causes

of accelerated corrosion are road salts,

dust control chemicals, ocean air and

industrial pollution.

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To help prevent corrosion

Keep your garage dry

Keep your vehicle clean

Don’t park your vehicle in a damp,

The best way to prevent corrosion is

poorly ventilated garage. This creates

a favorable environment for corrosion.

to keep your vehicle clean and free of

corrosive materials. Attention to the

This is particularly true if you wash your

vehicle in the garage or drive it into the

underside of the vehicle is particularly

important.

garage when it is still wet or covered with

snow, ice or mud. Even a heated garage

can contribute to corrosion unless it is

If you live in a high-corrosion area —

well ventilated so moisture is dispersed.

where road salts are used, near the

ocean, areas with industrial pollution,

Keep paint and trim in good condition

acid rain, etc.—, you should take extra

care to prevent corrosion. In winter,

Scratches or chips in the finish should

hose off the underside of your vehicle

be covered with “touch-up” paint as

at least once a month and be sure to

soon as possible to reduce the possibility

clean the underside thoroughly when

of corrosion. If bare metal is showing

winter is over.

through, the attention of a qualified body

and paint shop is recommended.

When cleaning underneath the

vehicle, pay particular attention to the

Bird droppings are highly corrosive and

components under the fenders and

may damage painted surfaces in just a

other areas that are hidden from view.

few hours. Always remove bird droppings

Do a thorough job; just dampening

as soon as possible.

the accumulated mud rather than

washing it away will accelerate

corrosion rather than prevent it. Water

under high pressure and steam are

particularly effective in removing

accumulated mud and corrosive

materials.

When cleaning lower door panels,

rocker panels and frame members, be

sure that drain holes are kept open so

that moisture can escape and not be

trapped inside to accelerate corrosion.

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Maintenance

Interior Care

Cleaning the upholstery and interior

trim

Interior general precautions

Prevent caustic solutions such as

Vehicle interior surfaces (if equipped)

perfume and cosmetic oil, from

Remove dust and loose dirt from interior

contacting the interior parts because

surfaces with a whisk broom or a vacuum

they may cause damage or discoloration.

cleaner.

If they do contact the interior parts,

If necessary, clean interior surfaces with

wipe them off immediately. See the

a mixture of warm water and mild non-

instructions for the proper way to clean

detergent cleaner (test all cleaners on a

vehicle interior surfaces.

concealed area before use).

NOTICE

Fabric (if equipped)

ś Never allow water or other liquids

Remove dust and loose dirt from

to come in contact with electrical/

fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum

electronic components inside the

cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution

vehicle as this may damage them.

recommended for upholstery or carpets.

Remove fresh spots immediately with

ś When cleaning leather products

a fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do

(steering wheel, seats etc.), use

not receive immediate attention, the

neutral detergents or low alcohol

fabric can be stained and its color can be

content solutions. If you use high

affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties

alcohol content solutions or acid/

can be reduced if the material is not

alkaline detergents, the color of the

properly maintained.

leather may fade or the surface may

get stripped off.

NOTICE

Using anything but recommended

cleaners and procedures may affect the

fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant

properties.

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Leather (if equipped)

Caring for the leather seats

Features of seat leather

- Vacuum the seat periodically to

- Leather is made from the outer skin

remove dust and sand on the seat. It

will prevent abrasion or damage of

of an animal, which goes through a

special process to be available for

the leather and maintain its quality.

use. Since it is a natural product,

- Wipe the natural leather seat cover

each part differs in thickness or

often with dry or soft cloth.

density.

- Use of proper leather protector may

Wrinkles may appear as a natural

prevent abrasion of the cover and

result of stretching and shrinking

helps maintain the color. Be sure to

depending on the temperature and

read the instructions and consult

humidity.

a specialist when using leather

coating or protective agent.

- The seat is made of stretchable

fabric to improve comfort.

- Light colored (beige, cream beige)

leather is easily contaminated and

- The parts contacting the body are

curved and the side supporting

the stain is noticeable. Clean the

seats frequently.

area is high which provides driving

comfort and stability.

- Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may

cause the surface to crack.

- Wrinkles may appear naturally

from usage. It is not a fault of the

products.

Cleaning the leather seats

Remove all contaminations

instantly. Refer to instructions below

CAUTION

for removal of each contaminant.

Wrinkles or abrasions which appear

Cosmetic products (sunscreen,

naturally from usage are not covered

foundation, etc.)

by warranty.

Apply cleansing cream on a cloth

Belts with metallic accessories,

and wipe the contaminated spot.

zippers or keys inside the back

Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth

pocket may damage the seat fabric.

and remove water with a dry cloth.

Make sure not to wet the seat. It may

Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.)

change the nature of natural leather.

Apply a small amount of neutral

Jeans or clothes which could bleach

detergent and wipe until

may contaminate the surface of the

contaminations do not smear.

seat covering fabric.

Oil

Remove oil instantly with

absorbable cloth and wipe with

stain remover used only for natural

leather.

Chewing gum

Harden the gum with ice and

remove gradually.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the seat belt webbing

Clean the belt webbing with any

mild soap solution recommended for

cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow

the instructions provided with the soap.

Do not bleach or re-dye the webbing

because this may weaken the seat belt.

Cleaning the interior window glass

If the interior glass surfaces of the

vehicle become hazy (that is, covered

with an oily, greasy or waxy film), they

should be cleaned with glass cleaner.

Follow the directions on the glass cleaner

container.

NOTICE

Do not scrape or scratch the inside of

the rear window. This may result in

damage to the rear window defroster

grid.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system of your

1. Crankcase Emission Control

vehicle is covered by a written limited

System

warranty. Please see the warranty

The positive crankcase ventilation system

information contained in the Owner’s

is employed to prevent air pollution

Handbook & Warranty Information

caused by blow-by gases being emitted

booklet in your vehicle.

from the crankcase. This system supplies

Your vehicle is equipped with an

fresh filtered air to the crankcase through

emission control system to meet all

the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase,

applicable emission regulations. There

the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases,

are three emission control systems, as

which then pass through the PCV valve

follows.

into the induction system.

(1) Crankcase emission control system

2. Evaporative Emission Control

(2) Evaporative emission control system

System Including Onboard

(3) Exhaust emission control system

Refueling Vapor Recovery

(ORVR)

In order to ensure the proper function

The Evaporative Emission Control System

of the emission control systems, have

is designed to prevent fuel vapors from

your vehicle inspected and maintained

escaping into the atmosphere. The

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer in

ORVR system is designed to allow the

accordance with the maintenance

vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded

schedule in this manual.

into a canister while refueling at the gas

station, preventing the escape of fuel

NOTICE

vapors into the atmosphere.

For the Inspection and Maintenance

Canister

Test (with Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) system)

Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel

tank are absorbed and stored in the

ś To prevent the vehicle from misfiring

onboard canister. When the engine is

during dynamometer testing, turn

running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the

the Electronic Stability Control

canister are drawn into the surge tank

(ESC) system off by pressing the ESC

through the purge control solenoid valve.

switch (ESC OFF light illuminated).

ś After dynamometer testing is

Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)

completed, turn the ESC system back

The purge control solenoid valve

on by pressing the ESC switch again.

is controlled by the Engine Control

Module (ECM); when the engine coolant

temperature is low during idling, the

PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel

is not taken into the engine. After the

engine warms-up during ordinary

driving, the PCSV opens to introduce

evaporated fuel to the engine.

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Maintenance

3. Exhaust Emission Control

Do not operate the engine in confined

or closed areas (such as garages) any

System

more than what is necessary to move

The Exhaust Emission Control System is

the vehicle in or out of the area.

a highly effective system which controls

When the vehicle is stopped in an

exhaust emissions while maintaining

open area for more than a short time

good vehicle performance.

with the engine running, adjust the

When the engine starts or fails to start,

ventilation system (as needed) to draw

excessive attempts to restart the engine

outside air into the vehicle.

may cause damage to the emission

Never sit in a parked or stopped

system.

vehicle for any extended time with the

engine running.

Engine exhaust (carbon monoxide)

precautions

When the engine stalls or fails to

start, excessive attempts to restart

ś Carbon monoxide can be present

the engine may cause damage to the

with other exhaust fumes. If you smell

emission control system.

exhaust fumes of any kind in your

vehicle, drive with all the windows

fully open. Have your vehicle checked

and repaired immediately.

WARNING

Engine exhaust gases contain carbon

monoxide (CO). Though colorless and

odorless, it is dangerous and could be

lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions

on this page to avoid CO poisoning.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of

automobile components and parts,

including components found in the

interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain

or emit chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer and

birth defects and reproductive harm.

In addition, certain fluids contained

in vehicles and certain products of

component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

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Operating precautions for catalytic

Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic

converters (if equipped)

converter emission control device.

To prevent damage to the catalytic

WARNING

converter and to your vehicle, take the

following precautions:

The exhaust system and catalytic

system are very hot while the engine is

Use only UNLEADED FUEL for

running or immediately after the engine

gasoline engines.

is turned off. To avoid SERIOUS INJURY

Do not operate the vehicle when

or DEATH:

there are signs of engine malfunction,

ś Do not park, idle, or drive the vehicle

such as misfire or a noticeable loss of

over or near flammable objects, such

performance.

as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,

Do not misuse or abuse the engine.

etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite

Examples of misuse are coasting with

flammable items under your vehicle.

the engine off and descending steep

ś Keep away from the exhaust system

grades in gear with the engine off.

and catalytic converter or you may

Do not operate the engine at high

get burned.

idle speed for extended periods (5

Also, do not remove the heat sink

minutes or more).

around the exhaust system, do not

Do not modify or tamper with any

seal the bottom of the vehicle, and

part of the engine or emission

do not coat the vehicle for corrosion

control system. All inspections and

control. It may present a fire risk

adjustments must be made by an

under certain conditions.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Avoid driving with extremely low

fuel level. If you run out of gasoline,

it could cause the engine to misfire

and result in excessive loading of the

catalytic converter.

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