brake HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL 2021 Owners Manual

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1 -7
Detergent Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use
good quality gasolines treated with
detergent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent
deposit formation in the engine. These
gasolines will help the engine run
cleaner and enhance performance of
the Emission Control System. For more
information on TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline, please go to the website (www.
toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP Tier
Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine does
not run smoothly, detergent-based
fuel additives that you can purchase
separately may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
not available, one bottle of additive
added to the fuel tank according to the
maintenance schedule is recommended
(refer to the Maintenance Schedule in
chapter 8).
Additives are available from your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available. •
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate
governmental safety and emissions
regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any
modification may not be covered
under warranty.
• If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Vehicle Break-in
Process
By following a few simple precautions for
the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may
add to the performance, economy and
life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is needed
to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in
emergencies, to allow the brakes to
seat properly.
VeHIcle ModIfIcatIons

Foreword
1-8
VeHIcle data collectIon
and
eVent dat
a
re

corders
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the
EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Items contained in motor vehicles or
emitted from them are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or reproductive harm.
These include:
• Gasoline and its vapors
• Engine exhaust
• Used engine oil
• Interior passenger compartment
components and materials
• Component parts which are subject
to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead, lead
compounds and other chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
For more information go to
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle

02
2-11
rECommEnDED luBriCants anD CaPaCitiEs
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only
lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine
efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil
*1
(drain and refill)
Smartstream
G 2.0 Atkinson 4.54 US qt.
(4.3
ℓ) SAE O

W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or
ILSAC GF-6 *
1
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid 6.87 US qt.
(6.5 ℓ) Hyundai genuine SP-CVT1
Coolan
t 7.82 US qt.
(7.4
ℓ)
Mixture o

f antifreeze and water
(Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol
coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/clutch fluid
0.

74~0.85 US qt.(0.7~0.8
ℓ) DOT

-4 *
2
Fuel 49.66 US qt.
(47
ℓ) R

efer to “Fuel requirements” in
the Foreword chapter.
*1 : Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 12.
*2 : To maintain the best braking performance and ABS/ESC performance, we recommend
that you use genuine brake fluid that conform to specifications. (Standard : SAE J1704
DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6 and FMVSS 116 DOT-4)

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WARNING
When returning the rear seatback from
a folded to an upright position, hold the
seatback and return it slowly. Ensure
that the seatback is completely locked
into its upright position by pushing on
the top of the seatback. In an accident
or sudden stop, an unlocked seatback
could allow cargo to move forward with
great force and enter the passenger
compartment, which could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
Do not place objects in the rear seats,
since they cannot be properly secured
and may hit vehicle occupants in a
collision causing serious injury or death.
WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is off, the shift
button is in P (Park), and the parking
brake is securely applied whenever
loading or unloading cargo. Failure
to take these steps may allow the
vehicle to move if the shift button
is inadvertently moved to another
position.
Armrest (if equipped)
OCN7030066L
The armrest is located in the center of
the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from
the seatback to use it.
Head Restraints
The vehicle’s front and rear seats
have adjustable head restraints. The
head restraints provide comfort for
passengers, but more importantly they
are designed to help protect passengers
from whiplash and other neck and spinal
injuries during an accident, especially in
a rear impact collision.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death in an accident, take the following
precautions when adjusting your head
restraints:
• Always properly adjust the head
restraints for all passengers BEFORE
starting the vehicle.
• NEVER let anyone ride in a seat
with the head restraints removed or
reversed.

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OCN7030052
Front air bags are not designed to inflate
in rear collisions, because occupants
are moved backward by the force of the
impact. In this case, inflated air bags
would not provide any additional benefit.
OCN7030049
Front air bags may not inflate in side
impact collisions, because occupants
move in the direction of the collision,
and thus in side impacts, front air bag
deployment would not provide additional
occupant protection.
However, side and curtain air bags may
inflate depending on the severity of
impact.
OCN7030053
In an angled collision, the force of impact
may direct the occupants in a direction
where the air bags would not be able to
provide any additional benefit, and thus
the sensors may not deploy any air bags.
OCN7030054
Just before impact, drivers often brake
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the
front portion of the vehicle causing it
to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher
ground clearance. Air bags may not
inflate in this “underride” situation
because deceleration forces that are
detected by sensors may be significantly
reduced by such “underride” collisions.

Instrument Cluster
4
Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
.................4-4Instrument Cluster Control ........................................................................\
..............4-5
Adjus ting instrument cluster illumination ............................................................ 4-5
Gauges and Me
ters
........................................................................\
.......................... 4-5
Speedome

ter
........................................................................\
................................. 4-5
T

achometer
........................................................................\
.................................... 4-5
E

ngine coolant temperature gauge
...................................................................... 4-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
.....................................

.4-6
Outside temperature gauge
........................................................................\
.......... 4

-7
Odometer
........................................................................\
.....................................

..4-8
Range
........................................................................\
.............................................. 4-8
T

ransmission shift indicator
........................................................................\
............. 4-9
In

telligent variable transmission shift indicator
.................................................. 4-9
W

arning and Indicator Lights
........................................................................\
.......... 4-9
Air Bag W

arning Light
........................................................................\
.................... 4-9
Sea

t Belt Warning Light
........................................................................\
................. 4-9
P

arking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
........................................................ 4-

10
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
...................................................... 4-

11
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
.................... 4-

11
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light
.................................................... 4-

11
AUTO HOLD Indicator Light (if equipped)
.......................................................... 4-

12
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light
...................................................... 4-

12
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
....................................................................... 4-12
Char

ging System Warning Light
........................................................................\
.. 4-

13
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
...................................................................... 4-13
L

ow Fuel Level Warning Light
........................................................................\
...... 4-

13
Master Warning Light
........................................................................\
................... 4-

14
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
........................................................................\
. 4-

14
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
.............................................. 4-

14
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
....................................... 4-

15
Immobilizer Indicator Light
........................................................................\
.......... 4-

15
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key)
..................................................... 4-16
T

urn Signal Indicator Light
........................................................................\
........... 4-

16
Exterior Light Warning Light
........................................................................\
........ 4-

16
LED headlight warning light
........................................................................\
......... 4-

17
High Beam Indicator Light
........................................................................\
........... 4-

17
Light ON Indicator Light
........................................................................\
............... 4-

17
High Beam Assist indicator light
........................................................................\
.. 4-

17
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Warning Light
............................................ 4-

18
Lane Keep Assist Indicator Light........................................................................\
..4-18
4. Instrument Cluster

Cruise Indicator Light ........................................................................\
...................4-18
SPOR T Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
........ 4-
18
SMART Mode Indicator Light
........................................................................\
....... 4-

18
Icy Road Warning Light
........................................................................\
................ 4-

19
LCD Display Messages
........................................................................\
.................... 4-

19
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)
........................................ 4-

19
Shift to P (for smart key system and intelligent variable transmission)
............ 4-

19
Low key battery (for smart key system)...............................................................4-19
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system and intelligent
variable transmission)......................................................................\
.....................4-19
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)
........................................................... 4-20
K

ey not detected (for smart key system)............................................................ 4-20
Press START button again (for smart key system)
............................................. 4-

20
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices
..................................... 4-

20
Press START button with key (for smart key system)
........................................ 4-

20
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system and automatic
transmission/intelligent variable transmission)................................................. 4-20
Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator....................................................................... 4-21
Sunroof Open
........................................................................\
................................ 4-

21
Low Pressure
........................................................................\
................................. 4-

21
Lights Mode........................................................................\
................................... 4-21
Wiper
........................................................................\
.....................................

.......4-22
Heated Steering Wheel turned off
...................................................................... 4-22
L

ow fuel
........................................................................\
.....................................
...4-22
Engine Overheated
........................................................................\
...................... 4-

22
Check headlight
........................................................................\
........................... 4-

22
Check headlight (Low)
........................................................................\
................ 4-

23
Check turn signal
........................................................................\
......................... 4-

23
Check brake light
........................................................................\
......................... 4-

23
Check daytime running light
........................................................................\
....... 4-

23
Check high mounted stop lamp
........................................................................\
. 4-

23
Check headlight LED
........................................................................\
................... 4-

23
Check Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system
........................................... 4

-24
Check Lane Keeping Assist system
.................................................................... 4-2

4
Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning system...................................................... 4-24
Check Driver Attention Warning system
............................................................ 4

-24
Check High Beam Assist system
........................................................................\
. 4

-24
Check Smart Cruise Control system
................................................................... 4-2

4
4

LCD Display (Type A) ........................................................................\
............4-25LCD Display Control ........................................................................\
....................... 4-25
L CD display modes........................................................................\
......................... 4-26Trip computer mode
........................................................................\
.................... 4-

27
Turn By Turn (TBT) mode
........................................................................\
............ 4-

27
Driving Assist mode
........................................................................\
..................... 4-

27
Master warning mode
........................................................................\
................. 4-

28
User settings mode
........................................................................\
........................ 4-

29
Trip Computer........................................................................\
................................. 4-36 Trip modes
........................................................................\
.................................... 4-

36
Average fuel economy/Instant fuel economy
................................................... 4-

36
Accumulated Info display
........................................................................\
............ 4-

37
Drive Info display
........................................................................\
......................... 4-

38
Digital speedometer
........................................................................\
.................... 4-

38
Auto Stop accumulated time
........................................................................\
...... 4-

38
Smart shift
........................................................................\
.................................... 4-

39
LCD display (Type B) ........................................................................\
...........4-40LCD Display Control ........................................................................\
....................... 4-40
View modes ........................................................................\
..................................... 4-4
1
Utility group
........................................................................\
.................................... 4-42
Utility It

ems
........................................................................\
.................................. 4-42
Driving Assis

t group
........................................................................\
..................... 4-43
Na

vigation group
........................................................................\
......................... 4-43
Driving in

fo. group
........................................................................\
....................... 4-43
W

arning message group
........................................................................\
............. 4-44
U

ser settings mode
........................................................................\
........................ 4-44
Cruise Indicator Light ........................................................................\
................... 4-18
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
........ 4-18
SMART Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
....... 4-18
Icy Road Warning Light ........................................................................\
................ 4-19
LCD Display Messages ........................................................................\
.................... 4-19
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system) ........................................ 4-19
Shift to P (for smart key system and intelligent variable transmission) ............ 4-19
Low key battery (for smart key system)...............................................................4-19
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system and intelligent
variable transmission)......................................................................\
.....................4-19
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system) ...........................................................4-20
Key not detected (for smart key system)............................................................ 4-20
Press START button again (for smart key system) ............................................. 4-20
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices ..................................... 4-20
Press START button with key (for smart key system) ........................................ 4-20
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system and automatic
transmission/intelligent variable transmission)................................................. 4-20
Door, Hood, Trunk Open Indicator....................................................................... 4-21
Sunroof Open ........................................................................\
................................ 4-21
Low Pressure ........................................................................\
................................. 4-21
Lights Mode........................................................................\
................................... 4-21
Wiper ........................................................................\
............................................ 4-22
Heated Steering Wheel turned off ...................................................................... 4-22
Low fuel ........................................................................\
........................................ 4-22
Engine Overheated ........................................................................\
...................... 4-22
Check headlight ........................................................................\
........................... 4-22
Check headlight (Low) ........................................................................\
................ 4-23
Check turn signal ........................................................................\
......................... 4-23
Check brake light ........................................................................\
......................... 4-23
Check daytime running light ........................................................................\
....... 4-23
Check high mounted stop lamp ........................................................................\
. 4-23
Check headlight LED ........................................................................\
................... 4-23
Check Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system ........................................... 4-24
Check Lane Keeping Assist system .................................................................... 4-24
Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning system...................................................... 4-24
Check Driver Attention Warning system ............................................................ 4-24
Check High Beam Assist system ........................................................................\
. 4-24
Check Smart Cruise Control system ................................................................... 4-24
4. Instrument Cluster
4

Instrument Cluster
4-10
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to
the ON position.
- The parking brak

e light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and will then
turn off once the parking brake is
released.
• Whenever the parking brake is
applied.
• Whenever the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning ligh

t illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:
1.
Drive car

efully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
With the engine st

opped, check
the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required (For more
information, refer to "Brake Fluid" in
chapter 9). After adding brake fluid,
check all brake components for fluid
leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or
if the warning light remains on, or if
the brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer. Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This means
you still have braking on two wheels even
if one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure is required to
stop the vehicle.
If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine
braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light
ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level is
low.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to
the ON position.
- The ABS warning ligh

t illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then turns
off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even if
there is a malfunction with the ABS.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at the
same time while driving:
When the ABS and regular brake system
may not work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
brake system will not work normally
and you may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during sudden
braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
Information - Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD)
System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may
not work. Also, the EPS Warning Light
may illuminate and the steering effort may
increase or decrease.
In this case, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light
(if equipped)
EPB
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The EPB warning ligh

t illuminates
for approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the EPB.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light may illuminate when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
Indicator Light comes on to indicates that
the ESC is not working properly (This
does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).