Hyundai Elantra Coupe 2014 Owner's Manual

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Limitation of Active ECO opera-
tion
If the following conditions occur while
Active ECO is operating, the effec-
tiveness of the Active ECO may be
limited even though the indicator is
still on.
When coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until
engine temperature becomes nor-
mal.
When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is required.
When using sports mode:
The system will be limited accord-
ing to shift request.

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Cruise control operation
1.CRUISE indicator
2.SET indicator
The cruise control system allows you
to drive at speeds above 20 mph (30
km/h) without depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
Cruise control switch
CRUISE (ON/OFF):
Turns cruise control system on or off.
CANCEL:
Cancels cruise control operation.
RES+:
Resumes or increases speed.
SET-:
Sets or decreases speed.
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
Take the following precautions:
If the cruise control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminat-
ed) the cruise control can be
activated unintentionally.
Keep the cruise control sys-
tem off (CRUISE indicator
light OFF) when the cruise
control is not in use, to avoid
inadvertently setting a speed.
Use the cruise control system
only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
Do not use the cruise control
when it may not be safe to
keep the vehicle at a constant
speed:
- Driving in heavy or varying
speed traffic.
- On slippery (rainy, icy or
snow covered) roads.
- Hilly or winding roads.
- Very windy areas.

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To set cruise control speed
1.Push the CRUISE (ON/OFF) but-
ton on the steering wheel to turn
the system on. The CRUISE indi-
cator will illuminate.
2.Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 20 mph
(30 km/h).3.Push the SET- switch, and release
it. The SET indicator light will illu-
minate.
4.Release the accelerator pedal.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The vehicle may slow down or speed
up slightly while going uphill or
downhill.
To increase cruise control speed
Push the RES+ switch and hold it,
while monitoring the SET speed on
the instrument cluster. Release the
switch when the desired speed is
shown and the vehicle will acceler-
ate to that speed.
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Push the RES+ switch and release
it immediately. The cruising speed
will increase 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
each time the switch is operated in
this manner.
Depress the accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, push the SET-
switch.To decrease cruise control speed
Push the SET- switch and hold it.
Your vehicle will gradually slow
down. Release the switch at the
speed you want to maintain.
Push the SET- switch and release
it immediately. The cruising speed
will decrease 1.0 mph (1.6 km/h)
each time the switch is operated in
this manner. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When
the vehicle attains the desired
speed, push the SET- switch.
To temporarily accelerate with the
cruise control ON
Depress the accelerator pedal. When
you take your foot off the accelerator,
the vehicle will return to the previ-
ously set speed.
If you push the SET- switch. at the
increased speed, the cruise control
will maintain the increased speed.
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Cruise control will be canceled
when:
Depressing the brake pedal.
Pressing the CANCEL switch
located on the steering wheel.
Pushing the CRUISE (ON/OFF)
button. Both the CRUISE indicator
and the SET indicator will turn
OFF. Depressing the clutch pedal.
(for manual transaxle vehicle)
Moving the shift lever into N
(Neutral).
(for automatic transaxle vehicle)
Decreasing the vehicle speed
lower than the memory speed by
12 mph (20 km/h).
Decreasing the vehicle speed to
less than approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) is operating. (if equipped)
Downshifting to the 2nd gear with
sports mode.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Each of the previous actions will
cancel cruise control operation (the
SET indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will go off), but only
pressing the CRUISE (ON/OFF)
button will turn the system off. If
you wish to resume cruise control
operation, push the RES+ switch
located on your steering wheel. You
will return to your previously preset
speed, unless the system was turned
off using the CRUISE (ON/OFF)
button.
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To resume preset cruising speed
Push the RES+ switch. If the vehicle
speed is over 20 mph (30 km/h), the
vehicle will resume the preset speed.
To turn cruise control off
Push the CRUISE (ON/OFF) but-
ton (the CRUISE indicator light will
go off).
Turn the engine OFF.
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud or sand:
Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-
tance for braking.
Avoid sudden movements in braking
or steering.
If stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, or other non-slip
material under the drive wheels to
provide traction when stalled in ice,
snow, or mud.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between 1st and R (Reverse,
for manual transaxle vehicle) or R
(Reverse) and a forward gear (for
automatic transaxle vehicle). Try to
avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transaxle wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before
shifting gears. Release the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal while
the transaxle is in gear. Slowly spin-
ning the wheels in forward and
reverse directions causes a rocking
motion that may free the vehicle.
WARNING
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle, while driving on slip-
pery surfaces can cause an
accident. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires
to skid. Be careful when down-
shifting on slippery surfaces.
WARNING
If the tires spin at high speed
the tires can explode, and you
or others may be injured. Do not
attempt this procedure if people
or objects are anywhere near
the vehicle.
The vehicle can overheat caus-
ing an engine compartment fire
or other damage. Spin the
wheels as little as possible and
avoid spinning the wheels at
speeds over 35 mph (56 km/h)
as indicated on the speedome-
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Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-
tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver's head-
lights.
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CAUTION
If you are still stuck after rock-
ing the vehicle a few times, have
the vehicle pulled out by a tow
vehicle to avoid engine over-
heating, possible damage to the
transaxle, and tire damage. See
“Towing” in chapter 6.
To prevent damage to the
transaxle, turn OFF the ESC
prior to rocking the vehicle.

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Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlights will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head-
lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or
on slick pavement:
Slow down and allow extra follow-
ing distance. A heavy rainfall
makes it harder to see and increas-
es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.
Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if
equipped)
Replace your windshield wiper
blades when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the
windshield. Be sure your tires have enough
tread. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop
on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident.
See “Tire Tread”in chapter 7.
Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud-
dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
If you believe your brakes may be
wet, apply them lightly while driv-
ing until normal braking operation
returns.
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Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the
water. The best advice is SLOW
DOWN when the road is wet. The
risk of hydroplaning increases as the
depth of tire tread decreases, refer to
“Tire Tread” in chapter 7.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.