2010 elantra owners manual pdf

When you must make such an emer- gency stop, always pull off the road as far as possible. The system automatically turns off the tail light when the driver removes the ignition key and opens the driver- side door. It will return to the normal low-beam position when released. The headlight switch does not need to be on to use this flashing feature. The fog lights will turn on when fog light switch 1 is turned to ON after the head- lights are turned on. Use this function when the windshield is dirty.

The light goes out gradually after 30 seconds if the door is closed. However if the ignition switch is ON or all doors are locked, the light will turn off even within 30 seconds. The parking lights or headlights must be ON for the glove box lamp to function.

Temperature control knob 2. Fan speed control knob 3. Mode selection knob 4. Air conditioning button if equipped 5. Air intake control button 6. Rear window defroster button OHD Page Heating and air conditioning 1. Start the engine. Set the mode to the desired position. Set the temperature control to the desired position. Set the air intake control to the outside fresh air position. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

Page Features of your vehicle OHD Mode selection The mode selection knob controls the direction of the air flow through the venti- lation system. Air can be directed to the floor, dash- board outlets, or windshield. Page OHD Instrument panel vents If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the instrument panel vents. The outlet port can be opened or closed separately using the horizontal thumbwheel. To close the vent, rotate it left to the maxi- mum position. To open the vent, rotate it right to the desired position.

Page Features of your vehicle Recirculated air position The indicator light on the button is illuminated when the recirculated air position is selected. With the recirculated air position selected, air from passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system and heated or cooled according to the function selected. The fan speed control knob allows you to control the fan speed of the air flowing from the ventilation system. To change the fan speed, turn the knob to the right for higher speed or left for lower speed.

Page Air conditioning if equipped All Hyundai Air Conditioning Systems are filled with environmentally friendly Ra refrigerant which is not damag- ing to the ozone layer. Page fresh air position is selected. Page Hyundai dealer. Improper service may cause serious injury to the per- son performing the service.

Front windshield defrost button 2. Rear window defrost button 3. Air conditioning button 4. Air intake control button 5. Temperature control button 6. Fan speed control button 7. AUTO automatic control button 8. OFF button Features of your vehicle 9. Page Features of your vehicle OHD Automatic heating and air condi- tioning The automatic climate control system is controlled by simply setting the desired temperature. Page Manual heating and air condition- The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually as well by pushing buttons other than the AUTO button.

In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons select- When pressing any button except AUTO button while automatic operation, the functions of the buttons not selected will be controlled automatically. Page Features of your vehicle Floor-Level C, E, A, D Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side win- dow defroster.

The temperature will decrease to the mini- mum LO by pushing the down button. Page Features of your vehicle Recirculated air position The indicator light on the but- ton is illuminated when the recirculated air position is selected. With the recirculated air posi- tion selected, air from pas- senger compartment will be drawn through the heating system and heated or cooled according to the function selected.

Page OHD Fan speed control The fan speed can be set to the desired speed by pressing the fan speed control button. The higher the fan speed is, the more air is delivered. Pressing the OFF button turns off the fan. However you can still operate the mode and air intake but- tons as long as the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Set the fan speed to the highest extreme right position. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position. Select the position. The outside fresh air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically. OHD Automatic climate control system To defog inside windshield Page Features of your vehicle Defogging logic To reduce the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning are controlled auto- matically according to certain conditions such as position.

To cancel or return the defogging logic, do the follow- ings. Page Features of your vehicle OHD Sunglass holder if equipped To open the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses in the compart- ment door with the lenses facing out. Push to close.

Page Interior Features This can damage the heating element and create a fire hazard. If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter, use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or its approved equivalent. If the hot liquid spills, you could be burned.

Such a burn to the driver could cause a loss of control of the vehicle. Page OHD Power outlet The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should draw less than 10 amps with the engine running. Page To keep items from shifting in the cargo area, you can use the four holders locat- ed in the cargo area to attach the lug- gage net.

Contact your authorized Hyundai dealer to obtain a luggage net. If this happens, use the power source of the portable audio device. Page ONFN Satellite Antenna if equipped The satellite antenna is installed on the roof of your car to listen to a satellite radio broadcast. This antenna is perma- nently attached and can not be removed. Because of this, FM broadcasts generally begin to fade at short distances from the station. Also, FM signals are easily affected by build- ings, mountains, or other obstructions.

Page Features of your vehicle Satellite radio reception You may experience problems in receiv- ing XM satellite radio signals in the fol- lowing situations. Use CDs that are created only by lawful means. Automatic Channel Selection Button 4. Preset Button 5. SCAN Button SCAN Button 4 Page 1. If the button is turned to the right, it increases the vol- ume and left,decreases the volume.

SCAN Button If this button is pressed, the frequencies will become increased and receive the corresponding broadcasts. CD Loading Slot 2. CD Eject Button 3. Automatic Track Selection Button 5. Fast Search Button 6. CD Indicator 9. INFO Button Page Features of your vehicle 1. CD Loading Slot Please face printed side upward and gen- tly push in. Page 7. USB Selection Button 6. Fast Search Button Fast Search Button 4 Page Using an iPod when the exclusive cable is connected to the multimedia terminal inside the console on the right hand side of the driver's seat.

When the iPod is connected, the 'iPod' icon will be displayed on the top left cor- ner of the display screen. XM Selection Button 2. INFO Button 3.

SCAN Button 5. Manual Channel Selection Knob 7. Preset Button 4 Preset Button Page Driving Your Vehicle Hyundai dealer. Drunk driving is the number one contributor to the highway death toll each year.

Even a small amount of alcohol will affect your reflexes, perceptions judgement. The warning lights can be checked before the engine is started.

Page Driving your vehicle 3. Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine starts a maximum of 10 seconds , then release the key. The ring 1 must be pulled up while moving the shift lever. Driving your vehicle Manual transaxle operation The manual transaxle has 5 forward gears.

This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. Such a drastic downshift may cause the engine speed to increase to the point that the tachometer will enter the red-zone. Page Using the clutch The clutch should be pressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released slowly. The clutch pedal should always be fully released while driving. Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driv- ing. Page Automatic transaxle operation The highly efficient automatic transaxle has 4 forward speeds and one reverse speed.

The individual speeds are select- ed automatically, depending on the posi- tion of the shift lever. All normal forward driving is done with the shift lever in the D Drive position. To move the shift lever from the P Park position, the brake pedal must be depressed with the ignition switch ON. Page Driving your vehicle Transaxle ranges The indicator lights in the instrument cluster indicate the shift lever position when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

P Park Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P Park. This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.

This means that no shift- up to 4th gear is performed. Page or key. Move the shift lever. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer immediate- Ignition key interlock system The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P Park position.

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.

Page Disc brakes wear indicator Your vehicle has disc brakes. When your brake pads are worn and new pads are required, you will hear a high- pitched warning sound from your front brakes or rear brakes if equipped. You may hear this sound come and go or it may occur whenever you depress the brake pedal. In addition it is recommended that when parking the vehicle on a gradient, the shift lever should be positioned in the Set the parking brake make sure gearshift lever is securely posi- tioned in 1st First gear or R Reverse for manual transaxle equipped vehicles and in P Park for automatic transaxle equipped Page ABS will go through self-diagnosis and the light will go off if everything is normal.

If the light stays on, you may have a problem with your ABS. Contact an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Page Otherwise, you may have a prob- lem with the ABS. Page Driving your vehicle The Electronic Stability Control ESC system is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions.

It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether ESC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Page ON position. Then, restart the engine after the igni- tion is off. Page If the braking action does not return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do so and call an authorized Hyundai dealer for assistance. Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driv- ing can be dangerous because it can result in the brakes overheating and losing their effectiveness.

It also increases the wear of the brake com- ponents. Page OHDL 3. The SET indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. Release the accelerator at the same time. The desired speed will automatically be maintained. On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down while going down- hill. Page Driving your vehicle To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on: If you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on, depress the accelerator pedal.

Increased speed will not interfere with cruise control operation or change the set speed. To return to the set speed, take your foot off the accelerator. Each of these factors affects how many miles kilometers you can get from a gal- lon liter of fuel. To operate your vehicle as economically as possible, use the fol- lowing driving suggestions to help save money in both fuel and repairs Page 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. Page Smooth cornering Avoid braking or gear changing in cor- ners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum. Driving at night Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here are some important tips to remember Page Driving your vehicle Higher speed motoring Tires: Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification.

Low tire inflation pressures will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires. Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may result in reduced traction or tire fail- ure. To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions: Snowy or Icy conditions To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires.

Incorrect snow chains can cause damage to the vehicle body and suspension and may not be covered by your vehicle manufac- turer warranty. Page Visually inspect the bat- tery and cables as described in Section 7.

The level of charge in your battery can be checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer or a service station. Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" Page Driving your vehicle Don't 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.

Page Trailer Towing Since laws vary from state to state the requirements for towing trailers, cars, or other types of vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask an authorized Hyundai dealer for further details before towing. Page Driving your vehicle Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment.

If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove Use only an approved trailer wiring har- ness. An authorized Hyundai dealer can assist you in installing the wiring harness. Page Driving your vehicle Driving on grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade.

Page 5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift to neutral, release the parking brake and slowly release the brakes until the trailer chocks absorb the load. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park- ing brake and shift the vehicle to R Reverse for manual transaxle or P Park for automatic transaxle.

Page Failure to heed this caution may result in serious engine or transaxle damage. It should never weigh more than the maxi- mum trailer weight with trailer brakes. But even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you plan to use your trailer. Check weights and loading at a commercial scale or highway patrol office equipped Page Driving your vehicle Cargo capacity: The cargo capacity of your vehicle will increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants and the tongue load, if your vehicle is equipped with a trail- Steps for determining correct load limit 1.

Page Driving your vehicle To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the center- line. Repairs would not be covered by your war- ranty. Do not overload your vehicle. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of the vehicle design performance.

It should be used whenever emergency repairs are being made or when the vehi- cle is stopped near the edge of a road- way. Turn on your emergency flashers. Try to start the engine again. If your vehicle will not start, contact an authorized Hyundai dealer or seek other qualified assistance.

Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow the jump starting proce- dures. Page If The Engine Overheats 2, rpm, then start the engine of the vehi- cle with the discharged battery. If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent, you should have your vehi- cle checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Push-starting Vehicles equipped Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheating. If over- heating happens again, call an author- ized Hyundai dealer for assistance.

Page What to do in an emergency Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. Page TPMS malfunction indicator. Have the flat tire repaired by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi- ble or replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire.

Remove the luggage under tray out of the way to reach this equipment. No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack; use vehicle support stands. Page What to do in an emergency 1JBA 4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire from the vehicle.

Block both the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the jack position. Page 1JB 7. Place the jack at the front or rear jacking position closest to the tire you are changing. Place the jack at the designated locations under the frame. The jacking positions are plates welded to the frame with two tabs and a raised dot to index with the jack. Handle them carefully to avoid possible severe injury. Before putting the wheel into place, be sure that there is nothing on the hub or wheel such as mud, tar, gravel, etc.

Page If in doubt, consult an author- ized Hyundai dealer. Page What to do in an emergency Important - use of compact spare tire Your vehicle is equipped with a com- pact spare tire. This compact spare tire takes up less space than a regu- lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a conventional tire and is designed for temporary use only. Because of the smaller size, a tire chain will not fit properly. Page Towing service If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an author- ized Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and tow- ing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended. Page OMG 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. Contact an authorized Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance.

Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Page Maintenance Services Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection or servicing of your vehi- cle, we strongly recommend that you have an authorized Hyundai dealer per- form this work. An authorized Hyundai dealer has facto- ry-trained technicians and genuine Hyundai parts to service your vehicle properly.

If you're unsure about any serv- icing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer as soon as possible.

At least twice a year i. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is deter- mined by whichever occurs first. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more fre- quent oil and filter changes are required. Drive belts Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil satu Page Hoses should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence of deterioration or damage. Maintenance Air cleaner filter A Genuine Hyundai air cleaner filter is recommended when filter replaced.

Spark plugs Make sure to install new spark plugs of the correct heat range. Page Automatic Transaxle Fluid Maintenance Manual transaxle fluid if equipped Inspect the manual transaxle fluid according to the maintenance schedule.

Do not overfill. Automatic transaxle fluid if equipped The fluid level should be in the "HOT" Page Engine Oil Use only the specified engine oil. Refer to the section 8. Changing the engine oil and filter Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Hyundai dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the begin- ning of this section.

Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Page Bring the level to F, but do not overfill.

If frequent additions are required, see an authorized Hyundai dealer for a cooling system inspection. Page Scalding hot coolant and steam may blow out under pres- sure causing serious injury. Changing the coolant Have coolant changed by an authorized Hyundai dealer according Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. Page Never mix different types of fluid.

Keep the vehicle on the level ground with the parking brake applied and check the fluid level according to the following pro- cedure.

Page Refer to the section 8. Changing the automatic transaxle fluid Have automatic transaxle fluid changed by an authorized Hyundai dealer accord- ing to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. Page Washer Fluid Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fair- ly steep grade.

If the stroke is more or less than specified, have the parking brake adjusted by an authorized Hyundai dealer. OHD 1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and open the cover. Maintenance OHD 2. Replace the air cleaner filter. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips. Use of nongenuine parts could dam- age the air flow sensor. If the vehicle is operated in the severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.

Remove the climate control air filter 4. Replace the climate control air filter. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly. Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the wind- shield wipers. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.

Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Recommended cold tire inflation pressures All tire pressures including the spare should be checked when the tires are cold. Page Keep your tire pres- sures at the proper levels. If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it checked by an author- ized Hyundai dealer. Page Replace tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are damaged.

Hyundai recommends that you check the spare every time you check the pressure of the other tires on your vehi- cle. Thank you. Copyright Hyundai Motor America. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieva l system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor America. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?

They are designed and tested for the optimum safety, performance, and reli- ability to our customers. Why should you use genuine parts? Hyundai Genuine Parts are engi- neered and built to meet rigid manu- facturing requirements. Using imita- tion, counterfeit or used salvage parts is not covered under the Hyundai New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other Hyundai warranty.

In addition, any damage to or failure of Hyundai Genuine Parts caused by the installation or failure of an imitation, counterfeit or used salvage part is not covered by any Hyundai Warranty. How can you tell if you are purchas- ing Hyundai Genuine Parts? Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts Logo on the package see below. Hyundai Genuine Parts exported to the United States are packaged with labels written only in English. Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold through authorized Hyundai Dealerships.

We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual. Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle.

By reading your manual, you learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under vari- ous road conditions. The general layout of the manual is pro- vided in the Table of Contents. A good place to start is the index; it has an alpha- betical listing of all information in your manual. Sections: This manual has nine sections plus an index.

Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want. These were prepared to enhance your personal safety. Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanol Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol also known as grain alcohol , and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol also known as wood alcohol are being marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.

Either of these fuels may cause drivability prob- lems and damage to the fuel system. Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

Hyundai recommends that customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 10 percent.