wiper blades HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 2019 Owners Manual

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Driving your vehicle
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Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
If you are still stuck after rocking
the vehicle a few times, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle
to avoid engine overheating, pos-
sible damage to the transmission,
and tire damage. See "Towing" in
chapter 6.
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 tosee 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-
lamps.
Keep your headlamps clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it
much more difficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head- lamps 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.
Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on thewindshield.
Tires should be properly maintained with at least 1.6 mm (2/32 inch) of
tread depth. 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 Replacement" in chap-ter 7 .
Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Engine Compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-5 Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-7 Normal Maintenance Schedule ......................................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........7-13
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items..7-15
Engine Oil ..............................................................7-18 Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-18
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-19
Engine Coolant .....................................................7-20 Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-20
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-23
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...............................................7-24 Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level .....................7-24
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-25 Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-25
Parking Brake .......................................................7-25 Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-25 Air Cleaner ............................................................7-26
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-26
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-27 Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-27
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-29 Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-29
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-29
Battery...................................................................7-32 For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-33
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-33
Reset Features.................................................................7-34
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-35 Tire Care ............................................................................7-35
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-36
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-37
Tire Rotation.....................................................................7-37
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-38
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-39
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-41
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-42
Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-42
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-42
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-46
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Maintenance
At least twice a year:(i.e., every Spring and Autumn)
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with a clean cloth damp-
ened with washer a fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Lubricate door checker.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or
sandy areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extreme-
ly humid climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 32°C (90°F).
For additional information or assis-
tance see your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wiper functionality.Common sources of contamination
are insects, tree sap, and hot wax
treatments used by some commercial
car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window
and the blades with a clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, arms or other compo-
nents, do not:
Use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
Attempt to move the wipers manually.
Use non-specified wiper blades.
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Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms or other components, do not
attempt to move the wipers manu-
ally. The use of a non-specified wiper
blade could result in wiper mal-
function and failure.
In order to prevent damage to the hood and the wiper arms, the
wiper arms should only be liftedwhen in the top wiping position.
Always return the wiper arms to the windshield before driving.
Front windshield wiper service
positions
This vehicle has a "hidden" wiperdesign which means that the wipers
cannot be lifted when they are intheir bottom resting position.
1. Within 20 seconds of turning off the engine, lift and hold the wiper
lever up to the MIST position forabout 2 seconds until the wipers
move to the top wipe position.
2. At this time you can lift the wipers off the windshield.
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Maintenance
Rear window wiper bladereplacement
1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the wiper blade assembly. 2. Install the new blade assembly by
inserting the center part into the
slot in the wiper arm until it clicks
into place.
3. Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it
slightly.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, have the wiper
blades replaced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Winter driving ...............................................................5-119
Snow tires .................................................................5-119
Winter Precautions ........................................................5-120
Wiper blades replacement ...............................................7-29 Front windshield wiper blade replacement ................7-30
Front windshield wiper service positions...................7-29
Rear window wiper blade replacement ......................7-31
Wipers and washers ........................................................3-93 Auto rear wiper ..........................................................3-95
Front windshield wiper service position ....................3-94
Rear window wiper and washer .................................3-95
Windshield washers ....................................................3-94
Windshield wipers ......................................................3-93
Wireless cellular phone charging system......................3-128
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