brake Hyundai Elantra 2012 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

Introduction
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Use of MTBE
Fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) should not be used
in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
reduce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components ofthe fuel system.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use good quality petrol that meets Europe
Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents.
For customers who do not use good
quality petrol including fuel additives reg-
ularly, and have problems starting or the
engine does not run smoothly, one bottle
of additives should be added to the fuel
tank at every 15,000km. Additives are
available from your authorised HYUNDAI
dealer along with information on how touse them.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. No special run-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Whilst driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly run-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergen- cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuelsystem and any performance prob-lems that are caused by the use of
fuels containing methanol or fuelscontaining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
VEHICLE RUN-IN PROCESS

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light*
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Malfunction indicator
Immobiliser indicator*
Boot open warning light*
Charging system warning light
Door ajar warning light*
ESP (ESC*
1
) indicator*
ESP (ESC* 1
) OFF indicator*
Front fog light indicator*
Engine oil pressure warning lightElectric power steering (EPS)
system warning light
Air bag warning light*
Rear fog light indicator*
Cruise control SET indicator*
Cruise control indicator*
Light on indicator
Automatic transaxle shift posi-
tion indicator (Automatic
transaxle only)
Manual transaxle shift indicator
(Manual transaxle only)
Low fuel level warning light
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4. ECO indicator*ECO
Overspeed warning light*120km/h
* if equipped *
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Some countries use the term ESC (Electronic stability control) instead of
ESP. Please refer to the term your
country uses.

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
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1. Inside door handle ............................4-17
2. Outside rearview mirror control
switch*...............................................4-40
3. Central door lock switch....................4-18
4. Power window lock switch* ...............4-25
5. Power window switches* ...................4-22
6. Bonnet release lever .........................4-27
7. Instrument panel illumination* ..........4-43
8. ESP OFF button* ..............................5-28
9. Fuse box ............................................7-47
10. Brake pedal .....................................5-22
11. Accelerator pedal.....................5-6, 5-11
12. Boot lid release switch ....................4-20
13. Fuel filler lid release lever ...............4-29
14. Steering wheel ................................4-36
15. Steering wheel tilt lever...................4-37* if equipped

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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1. Instrument cluster.............................4-42
2. Horn .................................................4-38
3. Driver’s front air bag .........................3-44
4. Light control/Turn signals .................4-70
5. Wiper/Washer ...................................4-75
6. Ignition switch*/
Engine start/stop button ..............5-5, 5-8
7. Digital clock ....................................4-104
8. Audio controls* ....................4-112, 4-116
9. Hazard warning flasher switch ..4-69, 6-2
10. Climate control system .........4-81, 4-90
11. Shift lever ..............................5-13, 5-16
12. Parking brake .................................5-24
13. Passenger’s front air bag ...............3-44
14. Glove box .....................................4-103* if equipped❈ The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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❈
The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Engine oil filler cap ............................7-22
2. Engine oil dipstick..............................7-22
3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir...............7-26
4. Positive battery terminal ....................7-34
5. Negative battery terminal ..................7-34
6. Fuse box ............................................7-47
7. Air cleaner .........................................7-28
8. Radiator cap ......................................7-25
9. Engine coolant reservoir....................7-23
10. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ..7-27* if equipped

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Safety features of your vehicle
Armrest (if equipped)
The armrest is located in the centre of
the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from
the seatback.Carrying long/narrow cargo (if equipped)
Pull the armrest down using the strap
provided on the armrest. Pull the cover
down whilst pushing the release lever (1)
down. Additional cargo space is provided
to accommodate long/narrow cargo
(skis, poles, lumber, etc.) not able to fit
properly in the boot when closed.
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CAUTION
Make sure the engine is off, the
transaxle is in P and the parking
brake is applied whenever load- ing or unloading cargo. Vehiclemay move if shift lever is inadver-tently moved to another position.
Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seatsto prevent damage to the vehicle interior.
When cargo is loaded through the rear passenger seats, ensure thecargo is properly secured to pre- vent it from moving whilst driv- ing. Unsecured cargo in the pas-
senger compartment can causedamage to the vehicle or injury toit’s occupants.
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WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from being thrown about
the vehicle in a collision and caus-
ing injury to the vehicle occupants.Do not place objects in the rear
seats, since they cannot be proper-
ly secured and may hit the frontseat occupants in a collision.
WARNING - Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the
automatic transaxle is in P (Park)
or the manual transaxle is in R
(Reverse) or 1st, and the parking
brake is securely applied whenever
loading or unloading cargo. Failure
to take these steps may allow the
vehicle to move if the shift lever is
inadvertently moved to anotherposition.
CAUTION - Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seat-
backs to the upright position,
remember to return the rearshoulder belts to their properposition.
Routing the seat belt webbing through the rear seat belt guideswill help keep the seat belts frombeing trapped behind or under the seats.

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Safety features of your vehicle
Just before impact, drivers often brakeheavily. Such heavy braking lowers the
front portion of the vehicle causing it to
“ride” under a vehicle with a higher
ground clearance. Air bags may not
inflate in this "under-ride" situation
because deceleration forces that are
detected by sensors may be signifi-
cantly reduced by such “under-ride”
collisions. Air bags may not inflate in rollover acci-
dents because air bag deployment
would not provide protection to the
occupants.
However, side and/or curtain air bags may inflate when the vehicle is rolled
over by a side impact collision, if the
vehicle is equipped with side impact air
bags and curtain air bags. Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle
collides with objects such as utility
poles or trees, where the point of
impact is concentrated and the colli-
sion energy is absorbed by the vehicle
structure.
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Features of your vehicle
To lock a door without the key, push theinside door lock button (1) or central
door lock switch (if equipped) (2 ) to the
“Lock” position and close the door (3).
If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (if equipped) (2), all
vehicle doors will lock automatically.
✽✽ NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The
red mark (2) on the door lock button
will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock but- ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door
is locked properly, the red mark (2) on
the door lock button will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door handle (3) outward. If the inner door handle of the front
door is pulled when the door lock but-
ton is in lock position, the button is
unlocked and door opens.
Front door cannot be locked if the igni- tion key is in the ignition switch and thedoor is open.
A door cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and any door isopen.
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function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function whilst you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) whilst simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
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With central door lock switch
(if equipped)
Operate by depressing the central door
lock switch. When pushing down on the front por-
tion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will lock.
When pushing down on the rear por- tion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors
will unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch and front door is open, the doors will not
lock even though the front portion (1)
of central door lock switch is pressed.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is open, the doors will not
lock even though the front portion(1) of
central door lock switch is pressed.
WARNING - Unlocked
vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked can
invite theft or possible harm to you
or others from someone hiding in
your vehicle whilst you are gone.
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-dren or animals who cannot escape
the vehicle. Furthermore, children
might operate features of the vehi-
cle that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm, possi-
bly from someone gaining entry to
the vehicle. Never leave children or
animals unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be fully closed and locked whilst the
vehicle is in motion to prevent
accidental opening of the door.
Locked doors will also discour-
age potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows.
Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcy-
cles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a door
when something is approaching
can cause damage or injury.
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