power steering Hyundai Elantra Touring 2011 Owner's Manual

Introduction
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Door and tailgate ajar warning light
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator (if equipped)
ESC indicator (if equipped)
ABS warning light (if equipped)
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Charging system warning light ESC OFF indicator (if equipped)
Malfunction indicator lamp (Check engine light)
(if equipped)
Air bag warning light
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
Cruise SET indicator (if equipped)
Low fuel level warning light
Electric power steering (EPS) system warning light
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light
(if equipped)
* For more detailed explanations, refer to section 4, “Instrument
cluster”.
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction
indicator (if equipped)
Low tire pressure telltale (if equipped)
Shift pattern indicator (if equipped)
ESC
ESC
OFF

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ............................4-7
2. Outside rearview mirror folding button* ..4-36
3. Outside rearview mirror control switch* .....4-35
4. Central door lock switch* ..........................4-8
5. Power window lock switch* .....................4-16
6. Power window switches* ........................4-13
7. Fuse box ..................................................7-48
8. Hood release lever .................................4-18
9. ESC OFF button*....................................5-21
10. Front windshield deicer button* ............4-65
11. Instrument panel illumination................4-38
12. Steering wheel tilt .................................4-27
13. Brake pedal ..........................................5-16
14. Accelerator pedal....................................5-6
15. Clutch pedal* ..........................................5-8
* : if equipped
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s front air bag........................3-45
2. Light control / Turn signals ..............4-54
3. Instrument cluster ...........................4-37
4. Wiper / Washer switch ....................4-58
5. Auto cruise controls* .......................5-26
6. Ignition switch ...................................5-4
7. Steering wheel ................................4-27
8. Digital clock* .......................................4-92
9. Audio controls* .....................4-99, 4-104
10. Climate control system* ................4-66
11. Hazard warning flasher switch ......4-53
12. Seat warmer* ..................................3-7
13. Shift lever ........................................5-7
14. Cigarette lighter.............................4-89
15. Power outlet ..................................4-91
16. Ashtray ..........................................4-89
17. Passenger’s front air bag ..............3-45
18. Multi box* ......................................4-87
19. Vent controls .................................4-69
20. Glove box ......................................4-85
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance

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Features of your vehicle
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Electric power steering
Power steering uses the motor to assist
you in steering the vehicle. If the engine
is off or if the power steering system
becomes inoperative, the vehicle may
still be steered, but it will require
increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is con-
trolled by power steering control unit
which sense the steering wheel torque,
steering wheel position and vehicle
speed to command the motor.
The steering wheel becomes heavier as
the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s speed
decreases for the better control of the
steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power steer-
ing checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur dur-
ing normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not illu-
minate.
• The steering wheel becomes heavier
after turning the ignition switch on.
This happens as the system performs
the EPS system diagnostics. When the
diagnostics is completed, the steering
wheel will return to its normal condi-
tion.
• Click noise may be heard from the
EPS relay after the ignition switch is
turned to the ON or LOCK position.
• Motor noise may be heard when the
vehicle is at a stop or at a low driving
speed or in cold weather.
• If the Electric Power Steering System
does not operate normally, the warn-
ing light will illuminate on the instru-
ment cluster. The steering wheel may
become difficult to control or operate
abnormally. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
• When you operate the steering wheel
in low temperature, abnormal noise
could occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will disappear. This is a normal
condition.
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Tilt steering Tilt steering allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You can
also raise it to give your legs more room
when you exit and enter the vehicle (if
equipped).
The steering wheel should be positioned
so that it is comfortable for you to drive,
while permitting you to see the instru-
ment panel warning lights and gauges.
STEERING WHEEL
WARNING
Never adjust the angle and height
of steering wheel while driving.
You may lose your steering con-
trol and cause severe personal
injury or accidents.
After adjusting, push the steering
wheel both up and down to be
certain it is locked in position.

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✽
NOTICE
After reconnecting or recharging a dis-
charged battery, the ESC OFF indicator
may illuminate. In this case, turn the
steering wheel 360 degrees to the left
and 360 degrees to the right while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Then, restart the engine after the igni-
tion is off. If the ESC OFF indicator
does not turn off, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
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Cruise indicator
(if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster is illuminated when the
cruise control ON/OFF button on the
steering wheel is pushed.
The indicator light turns off when the
cruise control ON/OFF button is pushed
again. For more Information about the
use of cruise control, refer to “Cruise
control system” in section 5.Cruise SET indicator
The indicator light illuminates when the
cruise function switch (COAST/SET or
RES/ACCEL) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated when
the cruise control switch (COAST/SET or
RES/ACCEL) is pushed. The cruise SET
indicator light does not illuminate when
the cruise control switch (CANCEL) is
pushed or the system is disengaged.
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Key reminder warning chime
If the driver’s door is opened while the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
reminder warning chime will sound. This
is to prevent you from locking your keys
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
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Electric power steering
(EPS) system warning light
This indicator light comes on after the
ignition key is turned to the ON position
and then it will go out after the engine is
started.
This light also comes on when the EPS
has some troubles. If it comes on while
driving, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
EPS
CRUISE
SET

Driving your vehicle
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Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
ever, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
pery surfaces.
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In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
BRAKE SYSTEM
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When descending a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear and
avoid continuous application of
the brakes. Continuous brake
application will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
Wet brakes may impair the vehi-
cle’s ability to safely slow down;
the vehicle may also pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test
your brakes in this fashion after
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performance
returns to normal.
WARNING- Parking brake
Applying the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you must
use the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.
WARNING - Brakes
Do not drive with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal. This will
create abnormal high brake tem-
peratures, excessive brake lining
and pad wear, and increased
stopping distances.
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Driving your vehicle
Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is operat-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer perform scheduled
inspections and maintenance.
WARNING - Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine run-
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury or
death.

What to do in an emergency
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Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Do not use the towing hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-
ditions from which the vehicle cannot
be driven out under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the
vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other frequent-
ly. Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.
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Rear
CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle
other than the tow hooks for tow-
ing may damage the body of your
vehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifi-
cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the
cable or chain to the towing hook
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What to do in an emergency
Use a towing strap less than 16 feet (5
m) long. Attach a white or red cloth
(about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap
is not loosened during towing.
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Emergency towing precautions
Place the ignition switch in ACC so the
steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force
than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the
brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.

driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.
If the disabled vehicle cannot be
moved, do not forcibly continue
the towing. Contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial
tow truck service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle dur-
ing towing.
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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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