engine Hyundai Elantra 2018 Owner's Manual

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Shift-Lock Release
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the
P (Park) position into R (Reverse) position
with the brake pedal depressed, continue
depressing the brake, and then do the fol-
lowing:
1. Place the ignition switch in theLOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) covering the shift-lock release access hole.
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screwdriver) into the access hole and press down
on the tool. 5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shift-lock
override access hole then install the
cap.
If you need to use the shift-lock release,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer immediate-
ly.
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.
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When you stay in the vehicle with
the engine running, be careful not
to depress the accelerator 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 compo-
nents.
Do not stop or park over flammable
materials, such as dry grass, paper
or leaves. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
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Good Driving Practices
Never move the shift lever from P(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
tion 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 consis-
tent pedal pressure can result in the
brakes overheating, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure.
Depressing both accelerator and brake pedals at the same time can trigger
logic for engine power reduction to
assure vehicle deceleration. Vehicle
acceleration will resume after the
brake pedal is released.
When driving in Manual Shift Mode, slow down before shifting to a lower
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged if the engine rpms are
outside of the allowable range. Always apply the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on
placing the transmission 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 accelera-
tor. (Continued)The risk of rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of
your vehicle at highway speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off the
roadway and the driver over
steers to reenter the roadway.
In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
HYUNDAI recommends you fol-
low all posted speed limits.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. In a
collision, an unbelted occupant is
significantly more likely to be
seriously injured or killed than a
properly belted occupant.
Avoid high speeds when corner-
ing or turning.
Do not make quick steering
wheel movements, such as sharp
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
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Power Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for the
brakes will not work. You can still stop
your vehicle by applying greater force to
the brake pedal than typical. The stop-
ping distance, however, will be longer
than with power brakes.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
pery surfaces.
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Take the following precautions:
Do not drive with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal. This will
create abnormal high brake tem-
peratures, excessive brake lining
and pad wear, and increased
stopping distances.
When descending down a long or
steep hill, move the gear shift
lever to Manual Shift Mode and
manually downshift to a lower
gear in order to control your
speed without using the brake
pedal excessively. Applying the
brakes continuously will cause
the brakes to overheat and could
result in a temporary loss of brak-
ing performance.
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Wet brakes may impair the vehi-
cle's ability to safely slow down;
the vehicle may also pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test
your brakes in this fashion after
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, lightly tap the
brake pedal to heat up the brakes
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance
returns to normal. Avoid driving
at high speeds until the brakes
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Check the Parking Brake
Warning Light by placing
the ignition switch to the
ON position (do not start
the engine).
This light will be illuminat-
ed when the parking brake is applied with
the ignition switch in the START or ON
position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is released and the Brake Warning Light
is OFF.
If the Parking Brake Warning Light
remains on after the parking brake is
released while engine is running, there
may be a malfunction in the brake sys-
tem. Immediate attention is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-
cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the
vehicle and only continue to drive the
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-
tion.Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS is an electronic braking system that
helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows
the driver to steer and brake at the same
time.
An Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system will not pre-
vent accidents due to improper or
dangerous driving maneuvers.
Even though vehicle control is
improved during emergency brak-
ing, always maintain a safe dis-
tance between you and objects
ahead of you. Vehicle speeds
should always be reduced during
extreme road conditions. The brak-
ing distance for cars equipped with
ABS or ESC may be longer than for
those without these systems in the
following road conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced
speeds during the following condi-
tions:
Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
On roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different surface
height.
Tire chains are installed on your
vehicle.
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The safety features of an ABS or
ESC equipped vehicle should not
be tested by high speed driving or
cornering. This could endanger the
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Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from your
ABS in an emergency situation, do not
attempt to modulate your brake pressure
and do not try to pump your brakes.
Depress your brake pedal as hard as
possible.
When you apply your brakes under con-
ditions 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
ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that results
from sudden changes in direction, such
as trying to take a corner too fast or mak-
ing a sudden lane change. Always drive
at a safe speed for the road and weather
conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability.
Always steer moderately when braking
hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel
movement can still cause your vehicle to
veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.On loose or uneven road surfaces, oper-
ation of the anti-lock brake system may
result in a longer stopping distance than
for vehicles equipped with a conventional
brake system.
The ABS warning light ( ) will stay on
for several seconds after the ignition
switch is in the ON position. During that
time, the ABS will go through self-diag-
nosis and the light will go off if everything
is normal. If the light stays on, you may
have a problem with your ABS. Contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible
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When you jump start your vehicle because
of a drained battery, the ABS warning
light ( ) may turn on at the same time.
This happens because of the low battery
voltage. It does not mean your ABS is mal-
functioning. Have the battery recharged
before driving the vehicle.
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If the ABS warning light ( ) is on
and stays on, you may have a prob-
lem with the ABS. Your power
brakes will work normally. To
reduce the risk of serious injury or
death, contact your HYUNDAI deal-
er as soon as possible.
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When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and apply your brakes continuous-
ly, the ABS will be active continu-
ously and the ABS warning light
( ) may illuminate. Pull your car
over to a safe place and turn the
engine off.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warn-
ing light is off, then your ABS sys-
tem is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with your ABS system.
Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
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Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system helps to stabilize the vehicle dur-
ing cornering maneuvers. ESC checks
where you are steering and where the
vehicle is actually going. ESC applies
braking pressure to any one of the vehi-
cle's brakes and intervenes in the engine
management system to assist the driver
with keeping the vehicle on the intended
path. It is not a substitute for safe driving
practices. Always adjust your speed and
driving to the road conditions.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF indi-
cator lights illuminate for approximately
three seconds. After both lights go off,
the ESC is enabled.
When operating
When the ESC is in operation,
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 reengaged 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 acceler-
ator pedal deeply. This is to maintain
the stability and traction of the vehicle
and does not indicate a problem.
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Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when cor-
nering. The ESC system will not
prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning on
wet surfaces can result in severe
accidents.
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ESC OFF condition
To cancel ESC operation :
State 1
Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The
ESC OFF indicator light and message
will illuminate. In this state, the traction
control function of ESC (engine manage-
ment) is disabled, but the brake control
function of ESC (braking management)
still operates.
Press and hold the ESC OFF button con-
tinuously for more than 3 seconds. The
ESC OFF indicator light and message
illuminates and a warning chime sounds.
In this state, both the traction control
function of ESC (engine management)
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.
Indicator lights
When the ignition switch is placed to the
ON position, the ESC indicator light illu-
minates, then goes off if the ESC system
is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
the ESC is operating.
If ESC indicator light stays on, your vehi-
cle may have a malfunction with the ESC
system. When this warning light illumi-
nates have your vehicle checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when the ESC is turned off.
■Supervision cluster
(Type A)■Supervision cluster
(Type B)
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■Supervision cluster
(Type A)■Supervision cluster
(Type B)
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ESC indicator light (blinks)
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Driving with wheels and tires with dif-
ferent sizes may cause the ESC sys-
tem to malfunction. Before replacing
tires, make sure all four tires and
wheels are the same size. Never drive
the vehicle with different sized wheels
and tires installed.
ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow or mud by temporarily stopping
operation of the ESC to maintain wheel
torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface. To prevent damage to the transmis-
sion:
Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the ESC,
ABS, and parking brake warning
lights are displayed. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Reduce engine power and
do not spin the wheel(s) excessive-
ly while these lights are displayed.
When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, make sure the ESC is
turned off (ESC OFF light illuminat-
ed).
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Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS
or standard brake system operation.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
When the ESC is blinking, this indi-
cates the ESC is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to
accelerate. NEVER turn the ESC off
while the ESC indicator light is
blinking or you may lose control of
the vehicle resulting in an accident.
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The drive mode may be selected accord-
ing to the driver's preference or road con-
dition.
The system resets to be in the NORMAL
mode (except if it is in ECO mode), when
the engine is restarted.
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If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in NOR-
MAL mode and may not change to ECO
mode or SPORT mode. Automatic transmission:
The mode changes, as below, whenever
the DRIVE MODE button is pressed.
Dual clutch transmission:
ECO mode is not available with the dual
clutch transmission. The mode changes,
as below, whenever the DRIVE MODE
button is pressed.
When NORMAL mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster.
ECO mode (if equipped)
When the Drive Mode is set
to ECO mode, the engine and
transmission control logic are
changed to maximize fuel
efficiency.
When the ECO mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE button, the
ECO indicator will illuminate.
If the vehicle is set to ECO mode, when the engine is turned OFF and
restarted the Drive Mode setting will
remain in ECO mode.
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Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.
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When the ECO mode is activated:
The acceleration response may beslightly reduced if the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
The air conditioner performance may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission
may change.
The engine speed may be lower than when driving in NORMAL mode.
The above situations are normal condi-
tions when the ECO mode is activated to
improve fuel efficiency. Limitation of the ECO mode opera-
tion:
Even though ECO mode is selected and
there is no change in the ECO indicator :
When the coolant temperature is low,
ECO mode will be limited until engine
temperature is at normal operating
temperature.
When driving up a hill, ECO mode will be limited to provide better power
when driving uphill.
When driving the vehicle with the auto- matic transmission/ dual clutch trans-
mission gear shift lever in manual shift
mode, ECO mode will be limited
according to the shift position.SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages the
driving dynamics by automat-
ically adjusting the steering
effort, and the engine and
transmission control logic for enhanced
driver performance.
When SPORT mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE button, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate.
Whenever the engine is restarted, the Drive Mode will revert back to NOR-
MAL mode. If SPORT mode is desired,
re-select SPORT mode from the
DRIVE MODE button.
When SPORT mode is activated: - The engine rpm will tend to remainraised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accelerat- ing
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In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
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