automatic Hyundai Elantra Touring 2011 Owners Manual

Maintenance
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
G100100AFD
Checking the automatic transaxle
fluid level
The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
Keep the vehicle on level ground with the
parking brake applied and check the fluid
level according to the following proce-
dure.
1. Place the selector lever in N (Neutral)
position and confirm the engine is run-
ning at normal idle speed.2. After the transaxle is warmed up suffi-
ciently (fluid temperature 158~176°F
(70~80°C), for example by 10 minutes
usual driving, move the shift lever
through all positions then place the
selector lever in “N (Neutral) or P
(Park)” position.
3. Confirm that the fluid level is in “HOT”
range on the level gauge. If the fluid
level is lower, add the specified fluid
from the fill hole. If the fluid level is
higher, drain the fluid from the drain
hole.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold con-
dition (fluid temperature 68~86°F
(20~30°C) add the fluid to “C” (COLD)
line and then recheck the fluid level
according to the above step 2.
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NOTICE
“C” (COLD) range is for reference only
and should NOT be used to determine
transaxle fluid level.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
New automatic transaxle fluid should be
red. The red dye is added so the assem-
bly plant can identify it as automatic
transaxle fluid and distinguish it from
engine oil or antifreeze. The red dye,
which is not an indicator of fluid quali-
ty, is not permanent. As the vehicle is
driven, the automatic transaxle fluid
will begin to look darker. The color may
eventually appear light brown.
Therefore, have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer change the automatic
transaxle fluid according to the
Scheduled Maintenance at the begin-
ning of this section.
Use only the specified automatic
transaxle fluid. (Refer to “Recommended
lubricants and capacities” in section 8.)
G100200AFD
Changing the automatic transaxle
fluid
Have automatic transaxle fluid changed
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
according to the Maintenance Schedule
at the beginning of this section.
G120100AUN
Checking the washer fluid level
The reservoir is translucent so that you
can check the level with a quick visual
inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not
available. However, use washer solvent
with antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
WARNING - Transaxle fluid
The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature. This
means that the engine, radiator,
radiator hose and exhaust system
etc., are very hot. Exercise great
care not to burn yourself during
this procedure.
WARNING- Parking brake
To avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle, apply parking brake and
depress the brake pedal before
moving the shift lever.
CAUTION
Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid and transaxle
malfunction.
The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunc-
tion and failure.
WASHER FLUID
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Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-
responds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
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Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmis-
sion, power seats, and air condition-
ing.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.WARNING - Tire
temperature
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tire failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
4 8
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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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.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
Lubricant Volume Classification
4.23 US qt. (4.0 l)
Manual transaxle fluid 2.11 US qt. (2.0 l) API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life)
DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III or
Automatic transaxle fluid 6.97 US qt. (6.6 l) other brands meeting the SP-III
specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co.
Coolant 6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)
Brake/Clutch fluid 0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 14 US gal. (53 l)-
Engine oil *1 *2(drain and refill)
Recommends
API Service SM
*3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
MIXTURE, Antifreeze with water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)

Index
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Air bags··········································································3-34
Air bag warning label ··················································3-59
Air bag warning light ··················································3-37
Curtain air bag ·····························································3-51
Driver's and passenger's front air bag··························3-45
Occupant classification system ···································3-40
Side air bag ··································································3-49
Air cleaner ·····································································7-22
Alarm system ···································································4-5
Antenna ··········································································4-98
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ······································5-19
Appearance care·····························································7-59
Exterior care ································································7-59
Interior care ·································································7-64
Armrest ··········································································3-10
Ashtray ···········································································4-89
Audio system ·································································4-98
Antenna········································································4-98
Aux, USB and iPod ·····················································4-93
Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-99
Auto lock mode (Passenger seat belt) ···························3-28
Automatic climate control system ·································4-75
Air conditioning ··························································4-81
Automatic heating and air conditioning ······················4-76
Manual heating and air conditioning···························4-77Automatic transaxle ·······················································5-10
Ignition key interlock system ······································5-14
Shift lock system ·························································5-14
Battery············································································7-30
Battery saver function ····················································4-54
Before driving ··································································5-3
Binding arbitration ···························································8-9
Bottle holders, see cup holders ······································4-90
Brake system··································································5-16
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ····································5-19
Electronic stability control (ESC) ·······························5-21
Parking brake ·······························································5-17
Power brakes································································5-16
Brakes/clutch fluid ·························································7-19
Bulb replacement ···························································7-53
Front fog light bulb replacement ·································7-55
Headlight bulb replacement·········································7-54
High mounted stop light replacement ·························7-57
Interior light bulb replacement ····································7-58
License plate light bulb replacement···························7-57
Position light bulb replacement ···································7-55
Rear combination light bulb replacement ···················7-56
Side repeater light bulb replacement ···························7-55
Turn signal light bulb replacement······························7-55
Bulb wattage ····································································8-2
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Index
California Perchlorate Notice ········································7-68
Capacities (Lubricants) ····················································8-4
Care
Exterior care ································································7-59
Interior care ·································································7-64
Tire care ·······································································7-32
Cargo capacity ·······························································5-48
Cargo security screen·····················································4-95
Cargo weight ··································································5-52
Center console storage ···················································4-85
Central door lock switch··················································4-8
Certification label ··························································5-50
Changing a tire with TPMS ···········································6-10
Changing tires ································································6-13
Chains
Safety chains································································5-41
Tire chains ···························································5-37,7-44
Checking tire inflation pressure·····································7-33
Child restraint system ····················································3-26
Auto lock mode (Passenger seat belt) ·························3-28
Lower anchor system···················································3-32
Tether anchor system ···················································3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ·······································4-10
Climate control air filter ·······································4-73, 7-24
Climate control system (Automatic) ·····························4-75
Air conditioning ··························································4-81Automatic heating and air conditioning ······················4-76
Manual heating and air conditioning···························4-77
Climate control system (Manual) ·································4-66
Air conditioning ··························································4-71
Heating and air conditioning ·······································4-67
Cigarette lighter ·····························································4-89
Clock (Digital) ·······························································4-92
Clothes hanger ·······························································4-94
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ···············4-37
Compact spare tire ·························································6-18
Compact spare tire replacement ····································7-37
Consumer information ·····················································8-8
Coolant ···········································································7-16
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ··································7-16
Crankcase emission control system ·······························7-65
Cruise control system ····················································5-26
Cup holder ·····································································4-90
Curtain air bag ·······························································3-51
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ·································4-37
Dashboard illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ·······························4-38
Defogging (Windshield) ················································4-82
Defogging logic (Windshield) ·······································4-83
Defroster (Rear window) ···············································4-65
Defrosting (Windshield) ················································4-82
Digital clock···································································4-92
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Dimensions ······································································8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-37
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination···4-38
Door locks········································································4-7
Central door lock switch ···············································4-8
Child-protector rear door lock ·····································4-10
Drinks holders, see cup holders·····································4-90
Driver's air bag·······························································3-45
Driving at night ······························································5-33
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-34
Driving in the rain··························································5-34
Economical operation ····················································5-30
Electric power steering ·················································4-27
Emergency starting ··························································6-4
Jump starting ·································································6-4
Push starting ··································································6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release··································4-12
Emergency towing ·························································6-22
Emergency while driving ·················································6-2
Emission control system ················································7-65
Crankcase emission control system·····························7-65
Evaporative emission control System ·························7-65
Exhaust emission control system ································7-66
Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-16Engine number ·································································8-7
Engine oil ·······································································7-15
Engine overheats ······························································6-6
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-39
Engine will not start·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control System ···································7-65
Exhaust emission control system···································7-66
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-12
Exterior care···································································7-59
Exterior features·····························································4-97
Mounting bracket for roof carrier ·······························4-97
Roof rack ·····································································4-97
Flat tire ···········································································6-12
Changing tires······························································6-13
Compact spare tire ·······················································6-18
Jack and tools ······························································6-12
Removing and storing the spare tire····························6-13
Floor mat anchor(s) ·······················································4-94
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid ············································7-20
Brakes/clutch fluid·······················································7-19
Washer fluid·································································7-21
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-11
Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-55
Front seat adjustment ·······················································3-4
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-20
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Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ······························6-24
Tilt steering ····································································4-27
Tire and loading information label ································5-48
Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS)······················6-7
Changing a tire with TPMS·········································6-10
Low tire pressure telltale ···············································6-8
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system)
malfunction indicator ··················································6-9
Tire specification and pressure label ·······························8-7
Tires and wheels ·····················································7-32, 8-3
All season tires ····························································7-43
Checking tire inflation pressure ··································7-33
Compact spare tire replacement ··································7-37
Radial-ply tires ····························································7-44
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ················7-32
Snow tires ····································································7-43
Summer tires································································7-43
Tire care ·······································································7-32
Tire chains ···································································7-44
Tire maintenance ·························································7-37
Tire replacement ··························································7-36
Tire rotation ·································································7-34
Tire sidewall labeling ··················································7-38
Tire terminology and definitions ·································7-41
Tire traction ·································································7-37
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·······························7-35
Wheel replacement ······················································7-37
Towing ···········································································6-20
Emergency towing ·······················································6-22Removable towing hook (rear) ····································6-21
Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ····························6-24
Towing capacity ·····························································5-48
Trailer towing·································································5-40
Hitches ·········································································5-41
Safety chains································································5-41
Trailer brakes ·······························································5-41
Weight of the trailer (tongue) ······································5-46
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle ·····················································5-10
Manual transaxle ···························································5-7
Tripmeter········································································4-40
Trip computer ································································4-41
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-55
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-4
Vehicle certification label ················································8-6
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders·············1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-6
Vehicle load limit ···························································5-48
Cargo capacity ·····························································5-48
Certification label ························································5-50
Seating capacity ···························································5-48
Tire and loading information label ······························5-48
Towing capacity···························································5-48
Vehicle capacity weight ···············································5-48
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-52
Base curb weight ·························································5-52
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