traction control Hyundai Elantra 2017 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

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Exterior overview (I) .............................................1-2
Exterior overview (II) ............................................1-3
Interior overview ....................................................1-4
Instrument panel overview ...................................1-5
Engine compartment .............................................1-6
Important safety precautions...............................2-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................2-2
Restrain all children .........................................................2-2
Air bag hazards ................................................................2-2
Driver distraction .............................................................2-2
Control your speed ..........................................................2-3
Keep your vehicle in a safe condition ........................2-3
Seats ........................................................................2-4
Safety precautions ..........................................................2-5
Front seats ..........................................................................2-6
Rear seats .........................................................................2-12
Headrest ...........................................................................2-15
Seat warmers and air ventilation seats.....................2-19
Seat belts .............................................................2-23
Seat belt safety precautions ......................................2-23
Seat belt restraint system ...........................................2-27
Additional seat belt safety precautions ...................2-32
Care of seat belts ..........................................................2-35
1Yo u r v e h i c l e a t a g l a n c e2Safety system of your vehicle

Safety system of your vehicle
2
Important safety precautions...............................2-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................2-2
Restrain all children .........................................................2-2
Air bag hazards ................................................................2-2
Driver distraction .............................................................2-2
Control your speed ..........................................................2-3
Keep your vehicle in a safe condition ........................2-3
Seats ........................................................................2-4
Safety precautions ..........................................................2-5
Front seats ..........................................................................2-6
Rear seats .........................................................................2-12
Headrest ...........................................................................2-15
Seat warmers and air ventilation seats.....................2-19
Seat belts .............................................................2-23
Seat belt safety precautions ......................................2-23
Seat belt restraint system ...........................................2-27
Additional seat belt safety precautions ...................2-32
Care of seat belts ..........................................................2-35
Child restraint system (CRS) .............................2-36
Children always in the rear seat .................................2-36
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-37
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................2-39
Air bag
- supplemental restraint system.....................2-47
Where are the air bags? ..............................................2-49
How does the air bag system operate? ...................2-52
What to expect after an air bag inflates ................2-56
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision? ...........2-58
SRS care ...........................................................................2-63
Additional safety precautions .....................................2-64
Air bag warning labels ...................................................2-65
This chapter provides you with important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers.
It explains how to properly use your seats and seat belts, and how your air bags work.
Additionally, this chapter explains how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Outside Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the current out-
side air temperatures either in
Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
- Temperature range : -40°C ~ 60°C
(-40°F ~ 140°F)
The outside temperature on the dis-
play may not change immediately, to
avoid driver distraction.
The temperature unit (from °C to °F
or from °F to °C) can be changed by:
- Press the TRIP button for more
than 5 seconds on the steering
wheel.
- User Settings mode in the Cluster :
Yo u c a n c h a n g e t h e t e m p e r a t u r e
unit in the “Other Features -
Te m p e r a t u r e u n i t ” .
- Automatic climate control system :
Whilst pressing the OFF button,
press the AUTO button for 3 sec-
onds or more.
The temperature unit of the instrument
cluster and climate control system will
change at once.
OAD045116
■Conventional cluster
OTL045130/OTL045131
■ Supervision cluster(Type A)■ Supervision cluster(Type B)

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Driving your vehicle
5
To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e e n g i n e ,
clutch and transmission:
•When downshifting from 5thgear
to 4thgear, be careful not to inad-
vertently push the shift lever
sideways engaging the 2ndgear.
A drastic downshift may cause
the engine speed to increase to
the point the tachometer will
enter the red-zone and may
cause engine damage.
•Do not downshift more than two
gears at a time or downshift the
gear when the engine is running
at high speed (5,000 RPM or
higher). Such downshifting may
damage the engine, clutch and
the transmission.
Good driving practices
•Never take the vehicle out of gear
and coast down a hill. This is
extremely dangerous.
•Don't "ride" the brakes.This can
cause the brakes and related parts
to overheat and malfunction.
When you are driving down a long
hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. Engine braking will help slow
down the vehicle.
•Slow down before shifting to a
lower gear. This will help avoid
over-revving the engine, which can
cause damage.
•Slow down when you encounter
cross winds. This gives you much
better control of your vehicle.
•Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you shift into R
(Reverse) to prevent damage to
the transmission.
•Exercise extreme caution when
driving on a slippery surface. Be
especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change
in vehicle speed can cause the
drive wheels to lose traction and
may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
Do not use the engine brake
(shifting from a higher gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slippery
roads. The vehicle may slip
causing an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
5
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position, apply the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key
with you when exiting the vehicle.
Good driving practices
•Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
•Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in
motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
•Do not move the shift lever to N
(Neutral) when driving. Doing so
may result in an accident because
of a loss of engine braking and the
transmission could be damaged.
•Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
consistent pedal pressure can
result in the brakes overheating,
brake wear and possibly even
brake failure.
•Always apply the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle. Do not
depend on placing the transmis-
sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle
from moving.
•Exercise extreme caution when
driving on a slippery surface. Be
especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change
in vehicle speed can cause the
drive wheels to lose traction and
may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
•Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the
accelerator.
When you stay in the vehicle
with the engine running, be
careful not to depress the accel-
erator pedal for a long period of
time. The engine or exhaust
system may overheat and start
a fire.
The exhaust gas and the
exhaust system are very hot.
Keep away from the exhaust
system components.
Do not stop or park over flam-
mable materials, such as dry
grass, paper or leaves. They
may ignite and cause a fire.
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Driving your vehicle
When operating
When the ESC is in opera-
tion, the ESC indicator light
blinks:
• When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear sounds from
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and it means your ESC is
active.
• When the ESC activates, the
engine may not respond to the
accelerator as it does under routine
conditions.
• If the Cruise Control was in use
when the ESC activates, the Cruise
Control automatically disengages.
The Cruise Control can be reen-
gaged when the road conditions
allow.See "Cruise Control System"
later in this chapter.(if equipped)
• When moving out of the mud or
driving on a slippery road, the
engine rpm (revolutions per minute)
may not increase even if you press
the accelerator pedal heavily. This
is to maintain the stability and trac-
tion of the vehicle and does not
indicate a problem.
ESC OFF condition
To c a n c e l E S C o p e r a t i o n :
• State 1
Press the ESC OFF button briefly.
The ESC OFF indicator light and
message (vehicles equipped with a
supervision cluster) will illuminate. In
this state, the traction control func-
tion of ESC (engine management) is
disabled, but the brake control func-
tion of ESC (braking management)
still operates.
• State 2
Press and hold the ESC OFF button
continuously for more than 3 sec-
onds. The ESC OFF indicator light
and message (vehicles equipped
with a supervision cluster) illumi-
nates and a warning chime sounds.
In this state, both the traction control
function of ESC (engine manage-
ment) and the brake control function
of ESC (braking management) are
disabled.
If the ignition switch is placed to the
LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off,
ESC remains off. Upon restarting the
engine, the ESC will automatically
turn on again.
■Ty p e A■Ty p e B
OLF054439N/OLF054101N
■Ty p e A■Ty p e B
OTLE055030/OTLE055140

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Driving your vehicle
To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e t r a n s -
mission:
•Do not allow wheel(s) of one
axle to spin excessively whilst
the ESC, ABS, and parking brake
warning lights are displayed.
The repairs would not be cov-
ered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do
not spin the wheel(s) excessive-
ly whilst these lights are dis-
played.
•When operating the vehicle on a
dynamometer, make sure the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning the ESC off does not affect
ABS or standard brake system opera-
tion.
Vehicle Stability Manag ement
(VSM) (if equipped)
The Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system. It
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
when accelerating or braking sud-
denly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four
tyres can suddenly become uneven.
VSM operation
VSM ON
The VSM operates when:
•The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is on.
•Vehicle speed is approximately
above 15 km/h on winding roads.
•Vehicle speed is approximately
above 20 km/h when the vehicle is
braking on rough roads.
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate the
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
mal and it means your VSM is active.i
NOTICE
Ta k e t h e f o l l o w i n g p r e c a u t i o n s
when using the Vehicle Stability
Management (VSM):
•ALWAYS check the speed and
the distance to the vehicle
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving prac-
tices.
•Never drive too fast for the
road conditions. The VSM sys-
tem will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe
accidents.
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7
Maintenance
4. Tyre ply composition and
material
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric are in the tyre. Tyre
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tyre, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and the
letter "B" means restrained-bias ply
construction.
5. Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressure
This number is the greatest amountof air pressure that should be put inthe tyre. Do not exceed the maximumpermissible inflation pressure. Referto the Tyre and Loading Informationlabel for recommended inflationpressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tyre. When
replacing the tyres on the vehicle,
always use a tyre that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tyre.
7. Uniform tyre quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tyre sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tyre when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tyre
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tyre graded
100.
The relative performance of tyres
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
because of variations in driving
habits, service practices and differ-
ences in road characteristics and cli-
mate.
These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle
tyres. The tyres available as standard
or optional equipment on your vehi-
cles may vary with respect to grade.

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Maintenance
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tyres ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tyre marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), then B and C representing
the tyre’s resistance to the genera-
tion of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor lab-
oratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tyre to
degenerate and reduce tyre life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tyre failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by the
law.
Ty r e t e m p e r a t u r e
The temperature grade for this
tyre is established for a tyre that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tyre failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.
WA R N I N G
The traction grade assigned to
this tyre is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
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