seats Hyundai Elantra 2012 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance

give particular attention to the compo-
nents under the fenders and other
areas that are hidden from view. Do a
thorough job; just dampening the accu-
mulated mud rather than washing it
away will accelerate corrosion rather
than prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly effec-
tive in removing accumulated mud and
corrosive materials.

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.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poorly
ventilated garage. This creates a favor-
able environment for corrosion. This is
particularly true if you wash your car in
the garage or drive it into the garage
when it is still wet or covered with snow,
ice or mud. Even a heated garage can
contribute to corrosion unless it is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed.Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should be
covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as
possible to reduce the possibility of cor-
rosion. If bare metal is showing through,
the attention of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are high-
ly corrosive and may damage painted
surfaces in just a few hours. Always
remove bird droppings as soon as possi-
ble.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor mats
and carpeting to cause corrosion. Check
under the mats periodically to be sure
the carpeting is dry. Use particular care if
you carry fertilizers, cleaning materials or
chemicals in the car.
These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks should
be cleaned up, flushed with clean water
and thoroughly dried.Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per-
fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-
tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electri-
cal/electronic components inside
the vehicle as this may damage
them.
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high
alcohol content solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the color
of the leather may fade or the sur-
face may get stripped off.

Index
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Seat belts hight adjustment ..........................................3-17
Seat warmer ..........................................................3-7, 3-10
Seatback pocket ..............................................................3-8
Seats ................................................................................3-2
Armrest ....................................................................3-11
Folding the rear seat ................................................3-12
Front seat adjustment ................................................3-5
Headrest..............................................................3-6, 3-9
Rear seat ....................................................................3-9
Seat warmer......................................................3-7, 3-10
Seatback pocket ........................................................3-8
Shift lock system ..........................................................5-18
Side impact air bag........................................................3-50
Sliding armrest ..............................................................4-90
Smart key ........................................................................4-6
Smooth cornering ..........................................................5-39
Snow tires ......................................................................5-42
Spare tire
Compact spare tire ..................................................6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ..............................7-41
Removing and storing the spare tire........................6-13
Special driving conditions ............................................5-38
Driving at night........................................................5-39
Driving in flooded areas ..........................................5-40
Driving in the rain ..................................................5-40
Hazardous driving conditions ..................................5-38
Highway driving ......................................................5-41
Rocking the vehicle ................................................5-38Smooth cornering ....................................................5-39
Speedometer ..................................................................4-44
Sports mode ..................................................................5-17
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ................6-3
Starting the engine ................................................5-6, 5-10
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-38
Electric power steering ............................................4-38
Horn ........................................................................4-39
Tilt steering ..............................................................4-39
Steering wheel audio control ........................................4-99
Storage compartment ....................................................4-90
Center console storage ............................................4-90
Glove box ................................................................4-91
Luggage net(holder) ................................................4-92
Multi box ................................................................4-92
Sliding armrest ........................................................4-90
Sunglass holder........................................................4-91
Sunglass holder ............................................................4-91
Sunroof ..........................................................................4-34
Sunvisor ........................................................................4-93
Tachometer ....................................................................4-45
Technical data (tire mobility kit) ..................................6-25
Tether anchor system ....................................................3-30
Theft-alarm system........................................................4-15
Tilt steering ..................................................................4-39
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