HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2023 Owners Manual

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Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
to replace most vehicle light bulbs. It is
difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs
because other parts of the vehicle must
be removed before you can get to the
bulb. This is especially true for removing
the headlight assembly to get to the
bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlight
assembly can result in damage to the
vehicle.
Information
The headlight and tail lamp lenses could
appear frosty if the vehicle is washed after
driving or the vehicle is driven at night in
wet weather. This condition is caused by
temperature difference between the lamp
inside and outside and does not indicate
a problem with your vehicle. When
moisture condenses in the lamp, it will be
removed after driving with the headlight
on. The removable level may differ
depending on lamp size, lamp position
and environmental condition. However, if
moisture is not removed, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING

[Prior to replacing a lamp, depress
the foot brake, move the shift button
into P (Park) apply the parking brake,
place the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position, and take the key
with you when leaving the vehicle
to avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle and to prevent possible
electric shock.

[ Be aware the bulbs may be hot and
may burn your fingers.

[ When the bulb is disconnected or the
lamp connector is removed while the
lamp is operating normally, the fuse
box electronics may recognize the
lamp as a malfunction. Therefore, a
fault record for the lamp may remain
in the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
recorded in the fuse box.
Headlight, Parking Lamp,
Daytime Running Light, Turn
Signal Lamp and Side Marker
OCN7090015N
OCN7090016N
(1) Headlight (Low)
(2) Headlight (High)
(3) Daytime running lamp (DRL)/
Parking lamp
(4) Turn signal lamp
(5) Side marker
LIGHT BULBS

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OLMB073042L
Headlight (Halogen bulb)
WARNING

[ Handle halogen bulbs with care.
Halogen bulbs contain pressurized
gas that will produce flying pieces
of glass that could cause injuries if
broken.

[ Wear eye protection when changing
a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down
before handling it.

[ Always handle them carefully, and
avoid scratches and abrasions. If
the bulbs are lit, avoid contact with
liquids.

[ Never touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause the
bulb to overheat and burst when lit.

[ A bulb should be operated only when
installed in a headlight.

[ If a bulb becomes damaged or
cracked, replace it immediately and
carefully dispose of it.
OCN7080042
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Remove the headlight bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket- connector.
5. Unsnap the headlight bulb retaining wire by pressing the end and pushing
it upward.
6. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
7. Install a new headlight bulb and snap the headlight bulb retaining wire into
position by aligning the wire with the
groove on the bulb.
8. Connect the headlight bulb socket- connector.
9. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Information
The headlight aiming should be adjusted
after an accident or after the headlight
assembly is reinstalled at an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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Headlight/Daytime running light (DRL) /
Parking lamp (LED type)
If the lamp (LED) does not operate, have
the s
ystem checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced as
a single unit because it is an integrated
unit. The LED lamps have 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.
OCN7080043
Turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
1. Open the hood.
2.

Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the
socketcounterclockwise until the
tabs on the socket align with the slots
onthe assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating
itcounterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
6. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the assembly.
7. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.

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OCN7090017N
Side marker (Bulb type)
1. Open the hood.
2.
Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling out the bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb.
Side marker (LED type)
If the LED lamp does not operate, have
the v
ehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Side repeater lamp replacement
(if equipped)
OCN7080074L
If the LED lamp (1) does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Bulb type
OCN7080073L
1. Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle by prying the lens and pulling
the assembly out.
2. Disconnect the bulb electrical connector.
3. Separate the socket and the lens parts by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the lens
part.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb in the socket.
6. Reassemble the socket and the lens part.
7. Connect the bulb electrical connector.
8. Reinstall the lamp assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Rear combination lamp bulb
replacement
„Type A
OCN7090018N
„Type B
OCN7H090026N
„Type C
OCN7H090025N
(1) Stop lamp (LED or bulb)
(2) Tail lamp (LED or bulb)
(3) Turn signal lamp
(4) Reverse lamp
(5) Rear side marker (LED or bulb)

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Tail/Stop lamp/Turn signal lamp/
Side marker (Outer lamp) (Bulb type)
1. Open the trunk lid.
OCN7080045
2. Remove the service cover by pulling out the service cover.
OCN7080046
3. Loosen the assembly retaining nuts.
OCN7080047
4. Remove the rear combination light assembly from the body of the
vehicle.
OCN7080075L
OCN7090019N
[A] : Tail/Stop lamp, [B] : Turn signal lamp,
[C] : Rear side marker
5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
6. 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.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks
into place.
8. 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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Tail lamp/Stop lamp (Inner lamp)
(Bulb type)
1. Open the trunk.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the
cover.
OCN7080040
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket.
6. Reinstall the trunk lid cover by pushing in the screw.
Reverse lamp (Inner lamp)
(Bulb type)
1. Disconnect the connector and then remove the nuts by turning the nuts
counter clockwise.
2. Take the light assembly out.
OCN7080053
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket.
6. Install the light assembly to the trunk.
7. Reinstall the trunk lid cover by pushing in the screw.
Stop/Tail lamp and rear side marker
(LED type)
If the LED lamp does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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High mounted stop lamp
replacement
OCN7080032
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.
License Plate Light Bulb
Replacement
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.

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Interior Light Bulb Replacement
„Map lamp
OCN7080033
„Room lamp
OCN7080034
„Sunvisor lamp
OCN7050058
„Trunk room lamp
OCN7050059
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens from the interior 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.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
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
OCN7C052041
If the LED lamp does not operate,
we recommend that the system be
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
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.

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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior Care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
High-pressure washing

[ 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.

[ 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.

[ 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.

[ Do not use any high-pressure nozzles,
which induce either one-direct water
stream or water swirling.
Protecting your vehicle’s finish
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rus

t and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month
with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors and rocker panels are kept
clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, should be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle
thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
High-pressure washing

[ When using high-pr
essure washers,
make sure to maintain sufficient
distance from the vehicle. Insufficient
clearance or excessive pressure can
lead to component damage or water
penetration.

[ 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.

[ 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.