HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL 2021 Owners Manual

05
5-55
Sunroof (if equipped)
OCN7050028
If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control switch located
on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed,
or tilted when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 3 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the ACC or
OFF position.
However, if the front door is opened, the
sunroof cannot be operated even within
the 3 minutes period.
Information
• In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freezing
conditions.
• After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
WARNING
• Never adjust the sunroof or sunshade
while driving. This could result in
loss of control and an accident that
may cause death, serious injury, or
property damage.
• Make sure heads, other body parts
or objects are out of the way before
using the sunroof.
• Do not extend your head, arms or
body outside the sunroof while
driving, to avoid serious injury.
• Do not leave the engine running
and the key in your vehicle with
unsupervised children. Unattended
children could operate the sunroof,
which could result in serious injury.
• Do not sit on the top of the vehicle.
It may cause injuries or vehicle
damage.
NOTICE
• Do not continue to move the sunroof
control lever after the sunroof is fully
opened, closed, or tilted. Damage
to the motor or system components
could occur.
• Make sure the sunroof is closed fully
when leaving your vehicle. If the
sunroof is open, rain or snow may
leak through the sunroof and wet the
interior as well as allow theft.

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Sunroof opening and closing
OCN7050031
To open or close the sunroof(manual
slide feature), push the sunroof control
lever backward or forward to the first
detent position.
To open the sunroof (auto slide feature),
push the sunroof control lever backward
to the second detent position.
The sunroof will slide to the
recommended open position before the
maximum slide open position.
To stop the sunroof sliding at any
point, push the sunroof control lever
momentarily.
To open the sunroof to the maximum
slide open position, press the lever
towards the rear of the vehicle once
again and hold it until the sunroof slide
all the way open.
Information
To reduce wind noise while driving,
we recommend you to drive at the
recommended position before the
maximum slide open position.
Automatic reverse (if equipped)
ODH043039
If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof glass is
closing automatically, it will reverse the
direction, and then stop.
The auto reverse function does not work
if a tiny obstacle is between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the sunroof before
closing it.
WARNING
Small objects that can get caught
between the sliding glass and the
sunroof sash may not be detected
by the automatic reverse system. In
this case, the sunroof glass will not
detect the object and will not reverse
direction.

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5-57
Tilting the sunroof
OCN7050030
Tilt the sunroof open:
Push the sunroof control lever upward
until the sunroof moves to the desired
position.
To close the sunroof:
Press the sunroof lever forward until the
sunroof moves to the desired position.
NOTICE
• Periodically remove any dirt that may
accumulate on the sunroof guide
rail or between the sunroof and roof
panel, which can make a noise.
• Do not try to open the sunroof when
the temperature is below freezing
or when the sunroof is covered with
snow or ice, otherwise the motor
could be damaged. In cold and wet
climates, the sunroof may not work
properly.
Sunshade
OCN7050029
The sunshade will open automatically
with the sunroof when the glass panel
moves. If you want it closed, move the
sunshade manually.
NOTICE
The sunroof is made to slide together
with the sunshade. Do not leave the
sunshade closed while the sunroof is
open.

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Resetting the sunroof
The sunroof may need to be reset if the
following conditions occur:
- The batt
ery is discharged or
disconnected or the sunroof fuse has
been replaced or disconnected.
- The sunroo

f control lever is not
operating correctly.
1.
Turn the ignition s

witch to the ON
position or start the engine. We
recommend resetting the sunroof
while the engine is running.
2.
Close the sunroo

f completely if
opened.
3.
Release the sunr

oof control lever.
4.
Mo

ve the sunroof control lever
forward in the direction of close
until the sunroof moves tilt up. Then,
release the lever.
5.
Mo

ve the sunroof control lever
forward in the direction of close, until
the sunroof operates as follow again:
Tilt
do

wn
→ Slide Open → Slide Close
NOTICE
Do not release the lever until the
operation is completed. If you release
the lever during operation, try again
from step 2.
6.
Release the sunr
oof control lever after
all operation has completed. (The
sunroof system has been reset.)
Information
• If the sunroof does not reset when
the vehicle battery is disconnected or
discharged, or related fuse is blown, the
sunroof may not operate normally.
• For more detailed information, we
recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Sunroof open warning
(if equipped)
• If the driver removes the ignition
key(smart key : turns off the engine)
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for a
few seconds and a warning image will
appear in the LCD window.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.
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5-59
hooD
Opening the hood
OCN7050033
1. Park the vehicle and set the parking
brake.
2.
Pull the release le

ver to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
OCN7050034
3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood sligh tly, push the secondary
latch up (1) inside of the hood center
and lift the hood (2).
4.
Pull out the support rod.
OCN7050035
5. Hold the hood open with the support
r od (3).
WARNING
Support rod
• After driving, the engine
compartment and support rod will
be hot. Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber to prevent
burns.
• The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent
the hood from falling and possibly
injuring you.

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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in engine
compartment must be correctly
installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other
combustible material must
be removed from the engine
compartment.
2.
Re

turn the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3.
Lo

wer the hood halfway (lifted
approximately 30
cm fr

om the closed
position) and push down to securely
lock in place. Then double check to be
sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly,
it is not securely locked. Open it
again and close it with more force. WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.

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trunK
Opening the trunk
1. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park,
for automatic transmission/Intelligent
variable transmission) or first gear or
R (Reverse, for manual transmission)
and set the parking brake.
„„Outside
OCN7050036
2. Then do one of the f ollowing:
• Hold down the trunk unlock button
located on your remote key or smart
key for more than 1 second.
• Additionally, for vehicles equipped
with smart key :
- While all doors ar

e unlocked, press
the switch in the trunk to open the
trunk with or without the smart key
in your possession.
- If any door is lock

ed or all doors are
locked, the switch can still be used
to open the trunk, as long as the
smart key is in your possession.
„„Inside
OCN7050037
- Use the trunk release lever.
3.
Lift the trunk lid up.
Closing the trunk
Lower the trunk lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid
is securely fastened, always check
by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING
Always keep the trunk lid completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and serious
illness or death may result.
Information
To prevent damage to the trunk lift
cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the trunk before driving.
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock
and trunk mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

Convenient Features
5-62
Emergency trunk safety release
OCN7050038
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Emergency Trunk Safety Release lever
located inside the trunk. When someone
is inadvertently locked in the trunk, the
trunk can be opened by moving the lever
in the direction of the arrow and pushing
the trunk open.
WARNING
• You and your passengers must
be aware of the location of the
Emergency Trunk Safety Release
lever in this vehicle and how to open
the trunk in case you are accidentally
locked in the trunk.
• NEVER allow anyone to occupy the
trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the
trunk is partially or totally latched
and the person is unable to get out,
serious injury or death could occur
due to lack of ventilation, exhaust
fumes and rapid heat build-up, or
because of exposure to cold weather
conditions. The trunk is also a highly
dangerous location in the event of a
crash because it is not a protected
occupant space but is a part of the
vehicle’s crush zone.
• Your vehicle should be kept locked
and the Smart Key should be kept
out of the reach of children. Parents
should teach their children about the
dangers of playing in trunks.
• Use the release lever for emergencies
only.

05
5-63
Smart Trunk release
(if equipped)
OCN7050041L
On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,
the trunk can be opened using the Smart
Trunk release system.
How to use the Smart Trunk release
The trunk can be opened with notouch
activation satisfying all the conditions
below.
• After 15 seconds when all doors are
closed and locked
• Positioned in the detecting area for
more than 3 seconds
Information
The Smart Trunk release does not operate
when:
• The smart key is detected within 15
seconds after the doors are closed and
locked, and is continuously detected.
• The smart key is detected within 15
seconds after the doors are closed and
locked, and 1.5 m from the front door
handles. (for vehicles equipped with
Welcome Light)
• A door is not locked or closed.
• The smart key is in the vehicle. 1.
Setting
T
o activate the Smart Trunk release, go
to User Settings Mode and select Smart
Trunk on the LCD display.
For more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in this chapter. If your vehicle is
equipped with additional navigation,
please refer to the infotainment system
manual separately supplied.
OCN7050040N
2. Detect and Alert
If y ou are positioned in the detecting
area (20 ~ 40 inches behind the vehicle)
carrying a smart key, the hazard warning
lights will blink and chime will sound
to alert you the smart key has been
detected and the trunk will open.
Information
Do not approach the detecting area if you
do not want the trunk to open. If you have
unintentionally entered the detecting area
and the hazard warning lights and chime
starts to operate, leave the detecting area
with the smart key. The trunk will stay
closed.

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OCN7050041L
3. Automatic opening
The hazar d warning lights will blink and
chime will sound 6 times and then the
trunk will open.
WARNING
• Make sure you close the trunk before
driving your vehicle.
• Make sure there are no people or
objects around the trunk before
opening or closing the trunk.
• Make sure objects in the trunk do not
come out when opening the trunk on
a slope. It may cause serious injury.
• Make sure to deactivate the Smart
Trunk when washing your vehicle.
Otherwise, the trunk may open
inadvertently.
• The key should be kept out of
reach of children. Children may
inadvertently open the Smart Trunk
release while playing around the rear
area of the vehicle.
How to deactivate the Smart Trunk
release function using the smart key
„„Type A
OCN7050004
„„Type B
OCN7050005
1. Door lock
2.
Door unlock
3.
Trunk open
4.
Panic
5.
Remo

te Start (if equipped)
If you press any button of the smart key
during the Detect and Alert stage, the
Smart Trunk release function will be
deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Trunk release
function for emergency situations.