tailgate Hyundai Elantra GT 2016 User Guide

Features of your vehicle
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Emergency tailgate safety
release
Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency tailgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the tail-
gate. When someone is inadvertently
locked in the luggage compartment, if
the lever is pushed, the tailgate can
be opened by doing as follows:
1. Input the mechanical key into the
hole.
2. Push the mechanical key to the right.
3. Push up the tailgate.
WARNING
For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the
emergency tailgate safety
release lever in this vehicle
and how to open the tailgate if
you are accidentally locked in
the luggage compartment.
No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compart-
ment of the vehicle at any time.
The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the
event of a crash.
Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use
extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.
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WARNING- Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden stops, occu-
pants should always be proper-
ly restrained.
WARNING - Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the tailgate
open, you will draw dangerous
exhaust fumes into your vehicle
which can cause serious injury
or death to vehicle occupants. If
you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all
windows open so that addition-
al outside air comes into the
vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
Charging system warn-ing light
This warning light indicates a mal-
function of either the generator or
electrical charging system.
If the warning light comes on while
the vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the gen- erator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a malfunction may exist somewhere
in the electrical charging system.
Have an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer correct the problem as
soon as possible.
✽ ✽NOTICE
When the charging system warning
light comes on or the system voltage
is low, the vehicle steering effort
may increase.
Front fog light indicator
(if equipped)
This light comes on when the front
fog lights are ON.
Tailgate open warninglight
This warning light illuminates when
the tailgate is not closed securely
with the ignition in any position.
Door open warning light
This indicator illuminates when a
door is not closed securely.
Immobilizer indicator(if equipped)
Without smart key system
This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine.
The light goes out after the engine is
running.
If this light blinks when the ignition
switch is in the ON position before
starting the engine, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

Features of your vehicle
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Room lamp
Ty p e A
To turn the room lamp ON or OFF,
push the switch.
Type B
Press the switch to turn on the
room lamp.
Press the switch to turn off the
room lamp.
Luggage room lamp
The luggage room lamp comes on
when the tailgate is opened.
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CAUTION
Do not leave the lamp switches
on for an extended period oftime when the vehicle is not run-ning.
CAUTION
The luggage lamp comes on aslong as the tailgate is open. Toprevent unnecessary chargingsystem drain, close the tailgatesecurely after using the luggagecompartment.
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Features of your vehicle
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Pull the sunvisor downward and you
can turn the vanity mirror lamp ON or
OFF by pushing the button.
: To turn the lamp ON.
To turn the lamp OFF.
Headlamp welcome
When the headlight(light switch in
the headlight or AUTO position) is on
and all doors (and tailgate) are
locked and closed, the headlight,
position light and tail light will come
on for 15 seconds if any of the below
is performed.
- When the door unlock button is pressed on the transmitter.
- When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button (on the transmitter or smart
key), the lights will turn off immedi-
ately.
Interior light
When the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and
tailgate) are locked and closed, the
room lamp will come on for 30 sec-
onds if any of the below is per-
formed.
- When the door unlock button is pressed on the transmitter.
- When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.
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CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary charg- ing system drain, turn off thelamp by pushing the O buttonafter using the lamp.
WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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Features of your vehicle
Navigation system (if equipped)
The navigation system ascertains
the present position of your vehicle
by using information from satellites
and guides you to the place you
assign as the destination.
Detailed information for the naviga-
tion system is described in a seper-
ate manual.
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology hands-free
(if equipped)
You can use the phone wirelessly by
using the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
Detailed information for the
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
hands-free is described in the “Audio
section” in this chapter or in the man-
ual supplied separately.
Cargo area cover (if equipped)
Use the cover to hide items stored in
the cargo area.
The cargo area cover will be lifted
when the tailgate is opened.
Disconnect the strap (1) from holder if
you want to return the cover to original
position. To remove the cargo area
cover completely, lift the cover to a 50-
degree angle and pull it out to the full
(2). For installation of the cover,
reverse the removal procedure.
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CAUTION
When you return the cargo area
cover to its original position,hold the cover and lower it.
Do not operate the vehicle with the cover removed. It maydamage to the cover.
The cargo area cover may be lifted when the tailgate isopened. Ensure that the lug-gage on the cover is moved toa safe place.
Since the cargo area cover may be damaged or mal-formed, do not apply exces-sive force to the cover or donot put the heavy loads on it.
WARNING
Do not place objects on the cargo area cover while driv-
ing. Such objects may be
thrown about inside the vehi-
cle and possibly injure vehicle
occupants during an accident
or when braking.
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It
is designed for luggage only.
Maintain the balance of the vehicle and locate the weight
as far forward as possible.

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Driving your vehicle
WARNING- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle,
open the windows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death
by asphyxiation.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.
If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the under side of the
car, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the
engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an
open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn
into the interior.
If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the
windshield are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACCposition.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook
(if equipped)
1. Open the tailgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case
which is stored under the cargo
area floorboard.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing (if equipped)
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized Hyundai dealer or a
commercial tow truck service.
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxleshift lever in N (Neutral) maycause internal damage to thetransaxle.
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■Rear
■Front

Maintenance
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Rear combination light bulb
replacement
(1) Back-up light
(2) Tail light
(3) Rear turn signal light
(4) Stop/tail light
(5) Side marker
Outside light
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Open the tailgate.
4. Loosen the light assembly retain- ing screws with a cross-tip screw-
driver.
5. Remove the rear combination light assembly from the body of the
vehicle. Rear turn signal light and stop/tail light
(Bulb type)
Follow the steps 1 to 5 from the pre-
vious page.
6. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
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Maintenance
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Stop/tail light and rear side marker
(LED type, if equipped)
If the LED light does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
A skilled technician should check or
repair the stop/tail and rear side
marker. Otherwise, it may damage
related parts of the vehicle.
Inside light
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery
cable.
3. Open the tailgate.
4. Remove the service cover using a flat-blade screwdriver. Tail light
(Bulb type)
5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
7. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
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