power steering Hyundai Elantra GT 2013 Owner's Manual

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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning
light
Malfunction indicator light
Air bag warning light
Cruise indicator
Cruise SET indicator
Immobilizer indicator
Low fuel level warning light
Charging system warning
lightTail light indicator
Tailgate open warning light
Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)Low tire pressure telltale
(TPMS malfunction indicator)
(if equipped)
ECO indicator (if equipped)ECO
ESC indicator
(ESC malfunction indicator)
ESC OFF indicator
Electric power steering
(EPS) system warning light
(if equipped)
Electric parking brake (EPB)
malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
EPB
Door open position indicator
(if equipped)
* For more detailed explanations,
refer to “Instrument cluster” in sec-
tion 4.

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ................................4-22
2. Power window switch ............................4-27
3. Power window lock switch......................4-31
4. Central door lock switch ........................4-22
5. Outside rearview mirror control..............4-54
6. Hood release lever ................................4-32
7. Instrument panel illumination control
system....................................................4-57
8. Active ECO button ................................5-46
9. Steering wheel ......................................4-43
10. Tilt and telescopic steering
control lever..........................................4-44
11. Fuse box ..............................................7-58
12. Manual transaxle shift lever/
Automatic transaxle shift lever ....5-14, 5-17
OGD012003N❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Safety features of your vehicle
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Automatic adjustment
(for driver’s seat) (if equipped)
The driver’s seat can be adjusted by
using the control knob located on the
outside of the seat cushion. Before
driving, adjust the seat to the proper
position so as to easily control the
steering wheel, pedals and switches
on the instrument panel.
Forward and backward
1. Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the
desired position.
2. Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with
the ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never
be left unattended in the car.
CAUTION
The power seat is driven by an
electric motor. Stop operating
once the adjustment is com-
pleted. Excessive operation
may damage the electrical
equipment.
When in operation, the power
seat consumes a large amount
of electrical power. To prevent
unnecessary charging system
drain, don’t adjust the power
seat longer than necessary
while the engine is not running.
Do not operate two or more
power seat control knobs at the
same time. Doing so may result
in power seat motor or electri-
cal component malfunction.
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Features of your vehicle
Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses an electric
motor to assist you in steering the
vehicle. If the engine is off or if the
power steering system becomes
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by a power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering becomes slightly heav-
ier as the vehicle’s speed increases
and becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The following may occur during
normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate when turning the igni-
tion to the ON position.
• The steering gets heavy immedi-
ately after turning the ignition
switch on. This happens as the sys-
tem performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from
the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or
LOCK (OFF) position.
• A motor noise may be heard when
the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• When the vehicle is stationary, if
you turn the steering wheel all the
way to the left or right repeatedly,
the steering wheel assist may tem-
porarily be reduced, not a system
malfunction. As time passes. The
steering wheel return to normal
operation.
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• When you operate the steering
wheel in very low temperatures,
system noise may occur. When the
temperature rises, the noise will dis-
appear. This is a normal condition.
• When the charging system warn-
ing light comes on or the system
voltage is low, the steering wheel
assist may be reduced.
STEERING WHEEL

Features of your vehicle
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✽
NOTICE
If the Electric Power Steering sys-
tem does not operate normally, EPS
assist will stop to prevent accidents
and the EPS warning light on the
cluster will illuminate or blink. Take
your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Tilt and telescope steering
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to give your body
more room when you exit and enter
the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.
To change the steering wheel angle
and height:
1. Pull down the lock-release lever
(1).
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3).
3. Pull up the lock-release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place.
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WARNING
Never adjust the angle of the
steering wheel while driving.
You may lose steering control
and cause severe personal
injury, death or accidents.
After adjusting, push the
steering wheel both up and
down to be certain it is locked
in position.

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Features of your vehicle
CAUTION
If you press the steering mode
button while operating the
steering wheel, the LCD dis-
play will change, but the steer-
ing effort will not change
immediately. After operating
the steering wheel, the steer-
ing effort will change automat-
ically to the selected mode.
Be careful when changing the
steering mode while driving.
If there is a malfunction of the
electric power steering, the
FLEX STEER will not function.

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Features of your vehicle
Electronic power steer-
ing (EPS) system
warning light
This indicator comes on after the
ignition key is turned to the ON posi-
tion and then it will go out.
This indicator also comes on when
the EPS needs repairs. If it comes on
while driving, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Steering effort may increase if this
lamp illuminates. See EPS system in
this section.
Key reminder warning chime
(if equipped)
Without smart key
If the driver’s door is opened while
the ignition key is left in the ignition
switch (ACC or LOCK position), the
key reminder warning chime will
sound. This helps prevent you from
locking your keys in the vehicle. The
chime sounds until the key is
removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
With smart key
If the driver’s door is opened while
the smart key is in the vehicle with
the engine start/stop button in ACC,
the key reminder warning chime will
sound.
The chime sounds until the driver’s
door is closed.
Engine coolant tempera-
ture warning light
The warning light illuminates if the
temperature of the engine coolant is
above 257±4.5°F (125±2.5°C).
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. If your vehicle over-
heats, refer to “Overheating” in sec-
tion 6.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If the engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, it indi-
cates overheating that may damage
the engine.

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Features of your vehicle
PHONE (IF EQUIPPED)
Before using the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology enabled phone features
In order to use
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone, you must first
pair and connect the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology mobile phone.
If the mobile phone is not paired or
connected, it is not possible to
enter Phone mode. Once a phone
is paired or connected, the guid-
ance screen will be displayed.
If Priority is set upon vehicle igni-
tion (IGN/ACC ON), the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology enabled
phone will be automatically con-
nected. Even if you are outside, the
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
enabled phone will be automatical-
ly connected once you are in the
vicinity of the vehicle. If you do not
want automatic
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology enabled phone con-
nection, set the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology power to OFF.
Making a call using the steer-
ing wheel remote controller
1. button : Activates voice recog-
nition.
2. button : Places and transfers
calls.
3. button : Ends calls or cancels
functions.
➀Shortly press (under 0.8 seconds)
the key on the steering
remote controller .
➁The call history list will be dis-
played on the screen.
➂Press the key again to con-
nect a call to the selected number.

number
➀Press and hold (over 0.8 seconds)
the key on the steering
remote controller.
➁The most recently called number
is redialed.
❈If call history does not exist, a
screen asking whether to down-
load call history is displayed. (The
download feature may not be sup-
ported in some mobile phones)

Driving your vehicle
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Vehicle stability management
(VSM) (if equipped)
This system provides further
enhancements to vehicle stability
and steering responses when a vehi-
cle is driving on a slippery road or a
vehicle detected changes in coeffi-
cient of friction between right wheels
and left wheels when braking.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESC
indicator light ( ) blinks.
When the vehicle stability manage-
ment is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle
and/or abnormal steering responses
(EPS). This is only the effect of brake
and EPS control and indicates noth-
ing unusual.The VSM does not operate when:
Driving on bank road such as gra-
dient or incline
Driving rearward
ESC OFF indicator light ( )
remains on the instrument cluster
EPS indicator light remains on the
instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to
turn off the ESC, the VSM will also
cancel and the ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light
goes out.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if
you don’t cancel the VSM operation
by pressing the ESC OFF button. It
indicates that a malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the
Electric Power Steering system or
VSM system. If the ESC indicator
light ( ) or EPS warning light
remains on, take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 9 mph (15
km/h) on curves.
• The VSM is designed to function
above approximately 18 mph (30
km/h) when a vehicle is braking on
a road with a surface of varying
friction levels.

Driving your vehicle
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Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting in the engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speeds.
Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it. Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING - Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes may
not function properly without the
engine running. Instead, keep
the engine on and downshift to
an appropriate gear for engine
braking effect. In addition, turn-
ing off the ignition while driving
could engage the steering wheel
lock resulting in loss of vehicle
steering which could cause
serious injury or death.