maintenance HYUNDAI ELANTRA HYBRID 2021 User Guide

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Hyundai Digital Key
(if equipped)
Digital Key Application
To use Hyundai Digital Key mobile app,
you should install Hyundai digital key
application. Search ‘Hyundai digital key’
in the Google Play Store and download
the app. Please refer to the detailed
manual of the digital key app. The option
can be found under the following app
menu:
Menu → Application Info → Tutorial
Please note the manual before using the
app.
ÃThis service is only available for
Android smartphones. Please confirm
supported/compatible devices on our
website.
WARNING
For used vehicle
If any of the digital key (smartphone key
or card key) is already registered when
you press ON button after unlocking
the doors, the message ‘Digital key(s)
active’ appears on the instrument
cluster once. If you buy a used vehicle,
you should confirm the message and
delete the registered smartphone key
and card key. In addition, please notify
the Hyundai Customer Care Center.
If the card key does not work properly,
please delete the card key and register
the smartphone key and re-register the
card key.
For vehicle maintenance
If you need to have your Digital Key
System repaired or replaced please
ensure your Smartphone Key is still
active. You may have to pair your phone
again.
In this case, re-initialize your Digital
Keys using the Hyundai Digital Key
mobile app.
Digital key (smartphone) NFC
function
You can use the Digital Key NFC (Near
Field Communication) function after
turning on your smartphone function in
the NFC settings. And you should unlock
& turn on smartphone screen to use it.
ÃTo change the NFC mode of the
smartphone, please refer to the
smartphone manual or contact
to the customer service center of
smartphone manufacturers.

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Hyundai Digital Key (Smartphone Key)
Deletion
1. Turn the vehicle on with the Smart
key and make sure to keep the smart
key inside the vehicle during delete
process.
2. Delete your Digital key from the
vehicle user setting menu as follows.
ÃWith Navigation screen :
From the infotainment screen menu,
go to [Setup] - [Vehicle] - [Digital Key]
- [Smart Phone Key] then select the
[Delete] from submenu.
ÃWithout navigation screen :
From cluster menu, go to [Digital
Key] - [Smart Phone Key] and select
[Delete].
Information
The [Delete] button will be disabled if there
is no digital key (Smartphone key) saved.
3. Once the digital key delete is
complete, a message will be shown
on the infotainment screen or cluster.
4. Go to [Initialize Digital Key] menu on
the digital key application and select
the vehicle to delete the digital key
information.
•
Open the Hyundai Digital Key app → Menu → Initialize Digital Key
à If the saved digital key information
in your car is deleted due to vehicle
maintenance, the digital key in your
smartphone should be deleted as well.
ÃFor more information, please refer to
the ‘Tutorial’ on your Digital key app.
CAUTION
• If the smartphone is removed
from the interior authentication
pad during enrollment, the saving
process will be cancelled.
• If the infotainment or instrument
cluster screen is changed during
enrollment, the saving process will
be cancelled.
• If the vehicle is turned off during
enrollment, the saving process will
be cancelled.
• If the gear is shifted, the saving
process will be cancelled.
• If you try to save the smartphone
which is not logged in with the
vehicle owner’s ID or if you try to
save the Card key, the saving process
will not begin.
• If the NFC setting on your
smartphone is off, the saving process
will not begin.
• If the smartphone screen is changed
to off or locked status, the saving
process will be cancelled.
• If there is no Smart key during the
save process, the saving process will
not begin.

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Air conditioning system operation tips
• If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.
• After sufficient cooling has been
achieved, switch back from
recirculation mode to fresh mode.
• To help reduce moisture inside of
the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system with the windows
and sunroof closed.
• During air conditioning system
operation, you may occasionally
notice a slight change in engine speed
as the air conditioning compressor
cycles. This is a normal system
operation characteristic.
• Use the air conditioning system
every month only for a few minutes
to ensure maximum system
performance.
• When using the air conditioning
system, you may notice clear water
dripping (or even puddling) on the
ground under the passenger side of
the vehicle. This is a normal system
operation characteristic.
• If you operate the air conditioner
excessively, the difference between
the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the windshield to
fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection button to
the
position and set the fan speed control knob to the lowest speed
setting.
System Maintenance
Cabin air filter
OIK047401L[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core
The cabin air filter is installed behind
the glove box. It filters the dust or other
pollutants that enter the vehicle through
the heating and air conditioning system.
Have the cabin air filter replaced by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle
is being driven in severe conditions such
as dusty or rough roads, more frequent
cabin air filter inspections and changes
are required.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,
the system should be checked at an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
• Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
• If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough
roads, more frequent cabin air filter
inspections and changes are required.
• When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because it
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 8. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See chapter 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described in
chapter 8. The level of charge in your
battery can be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a service station.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
chapter 8 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and
components to be sure they are not
cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the
container. Window washer anti-freeze is available
from an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and most auto parts outlets. Do not
use engine coolant or other types of
antifreeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or
ice around or near the rear brakes or
if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk
the parking brake may freeze, apply
it only temporarily while you put the
gear selector lever in P and block the
rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure the
movement of the front wheels and the
steering components is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects
or materials in the engine
compartment
Placement of foreign object or materials
which prevent cooling of the engine, in
the engine compartment, may cause a
failure or combustion. The manufacturer
is not responsible for the damage caused
by such placement.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered
with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock
is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle
the heated key with care to avoid injury.

Emergency Situations
8-10
Tire pressure monitoring system
WARNING
Over-inflation or under-inflation can
reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle
handling, and lead to sudden tire failure
that may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on
a significantly underinflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating
properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires
or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.

Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
............9-3
Maintenance Services
........................................................................\
...........9-4Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
....................9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
....9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
..............9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
........9-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................................................................9 -7Normal maintenance schedule ........................................................................\
......9-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ......................................................9-12
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..........................................9-14HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) Belt .................................................................9-14
Dual clutch transmission fluid ........................................................................\
.......9-15
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
.............................9-16Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
........9-16
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
9-17
Engine coolant/Inverter coolant .................................................................9-18Checking the Coolant Level ........................................................................\
............ 9-18
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
...............9-21
Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) Belt .......................................................9-22Checking the Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) Belt ..........................................9-22
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................................................\
...............9-23Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ................................................................9-23
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
.........................9-24Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
..9-24
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
............................9-2 4Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.........................9-24
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
......................9-26Filter Inspection ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-26
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.........................9-26
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
........................9-27Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
............................9-27
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
........................9-27
Maintenance
9. Maintenance
9

Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
..................9-29Tire Care ........................................................................\
..........................................9-29
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures .......................................................9-29
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................\
.........9-30
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
....................................9-31
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .......................................................................9-32
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
...........................9-32
Wheel Replacement ........................................................................\
.......................9-34
Tire Traction ........................................................................\
....................................9-34
Tire Maintenance ........................................................................\
............................ 9-34
Tire Sidewall Labeling
........................................................................\
....................9-34
Tire Terminology and Definitions ........................................................................\
..9-37
All Season Tires ........................................................................\
..............................9-40
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
................................9-40
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
...................................... 9-40
Radial-Ply Tires
........................................................................\
..............................9-40
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
....................9-41
Fuses ........................................................................\
.....................................9-42Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ....................................................................9-43
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................9-44
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ........................................................................\
........ 9-45
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
............................9-52Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Daytime Running Light, Turn Signal Lamp and
Side Marker ........................................................................\
.....................................9-53
Side repeater lamp replacement ........................................................................\
..9-56
Rear combination lamp bulb replacement ..........................................................9-56
High mounted stop lamp replacement ................................................................9-59
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement .................................................................9-59
Interior Light Bulb Replacement ........................................................................\
..9-60
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
.................9-61Exterior Care ........................................................................\
...................................9-61
Interior Care ........................................................................\
....................................9-67
Emission Control System ........................................................................\
.....9-70
California perchlorate notice
......................................................................9-739

Maintenance
9-4
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your
vehicle maintained and repaired by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An
authorized HYUNDAI dealer meets
HYUNDAI’s high service quality
standards and receives technical support
from HYUNDAI in order to provide you
with a high level of service satisfaction.
Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform. Several
procedures can be done only by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer with special
tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
Certain modifications may also be in
violation of regulations established by
the U.S. Department of Transportation
and other federal or state agencies.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet provided
with the vehicle. If you’re unsure about
any service or maintenance procedure,
have it done by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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WARNING
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. If you lack
sufficient knowledge and experience or
the proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
ALWAYS follow these precautions for
performing maintenance work:
• Park your vehicle on level ground,
move the shift button into the P
(Park) position, place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF position.
• Block the tires (front and back) to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jewelry
that can become entangled in
moving parts.
• If you must run the engine during
maintenance, do so out doors or in
an area with plenty of ventilation.
• Keep flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery and
fuel-related parts. The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer at the frequencies indicated to
help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
•
Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Check the for low or under-inflated
tires.
• Check the radiator and condenser.
• Check if the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked
with leaves, dirt or insects etc. If any
of the above parts are extremely dirty
or you are not sure of their condition,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your engine
coolant level when the engine is hot.
This may result in coolant being blown
out of the opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
OWNER MAINTENANCE

Maintenance
9-6
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any increased
steering effort or looseness in the
steering wheel, or change in its
straight-ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.
• When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
• Check the intelligent variable
transmission P (Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the brake lights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires that
are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged.
• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Autumn)
• Check radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
• Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a clean cloth dampened 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 hood
hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
• Lubricate door checker.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate intelligent
variable transmission linkage and
controls.
• Clean the battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.