MAINTENANCE

Scheduled Maintenance Normal Usage Severe Usage*

Engine Oil and Filter Replace 7,500 or 12 mos. Replace 3,750 or 6 mos.
Tire Rotation Perform 7,500 Perform 7,500

HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Inspect 7,500 Inspect Same As Normal
Air Cleaner Filter
Replace 30,000 Replace More Frequently
Battery Condition Inspect 7,500 Inspect Same As Normal Quick Reference Guide
Vacuum Hose Inspect 7,500 Inspect Same As Normal
Climate Control Air Filter
Replace 15,000 Replace More Frequently
(For Evaporator and Blower Unit)
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Brake Hoses & Lines Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Drive Shafts & Boots Inspect 15,000 Inspect 7,500 or 6 mos.
Electronic Throttle Control Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Exhaust Pipe & Muffler Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Front Brake Disc / Pads, Calipers Inspect 15,000 Inspect More Frequently
Rear Brake Drums / Linings
Inspect 15,000 Inspect More Frequently
Rear Brake Disc / Pads
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/
Inspect 15,000 Inspect More Frequently
Lower Arm Ball Joint, Upper Arm Ball Joint
Suspension Mounting Bolts Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Brake/Clutch Fluid Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Fuel Filter Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connections Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Fuel Tank Air Filter Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Parking Brake Inspect 30,000 Inspect More Frequently
Vapor Hose, Fuel Tank & Fuel Filler Cap Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Manual Transmission Fluid Inspect 37,500 Replace 75,000
1st Inspect 60,000 or 72 mos.
Drive Belt (Alt, A/C) Inspect Same As Normal
Add’l Inspect 15,000 or 24 mos.
Spark Plugs (Iridium Coated) Replace 100,000 or 10 yrs. Replace More Frequently
1st Replace 120,000 or 10 yrs.
Coolant Replace Same As Normal
Add’l Replace 30,000 or 24 mos.
Automatic Transmission Fluid No check, No service required Replace 60,000
*See Owner’s Manual for details.
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specifications and equipment can change without notice. No warranty or guarantee is being extended in this
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Table of Contents
Audio 18
AUX, USB and iPod port 26
Head lights Cruise Occupant
Basic safety precautions 04 and fog Instrument Trip Wiper and control Classification
Bluetooth phone operation* 20 lights* cluster computer washer system* System Audio
Page 12 Pages 14-15 Page 15 Page 13 Page 28 Page 05 Page 18
Central door lock switch 07
Child-protector rear door lock 09
Climate control 16-17
Clock adjustment 25
Cruise control system* 28
ECO system 31
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 31
Engine start/stop button* 03
Front seat adjustment 02
Fuel filler lid 10
Head lights and fog lights* 12
Headrest adjustment 02
Hood release 09
Inside rearview mirror 06
Instrument cluster 14-15
Instrument panel illumination 15
Interior lights 25
Navigation* 22-23
Occupant Classification System 05
Outside rearview mirror 06
Power window 10
Rear seat folding 03
Rearview camera* 26
Remote keyless entry 07
Seat belt adjustment 04
Seat warmer* 24
Smart key* 08
Steering wheel remote control 19
Sunroof* 11 Power Outside Hood Tilt and AUX, USB Transmission Climate
window rearview release telescopic and iPod port Pages 29-30 control
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 05 Page 10 mirror Page 09 steering Page 26 Pages 16-17
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 27 Page 06 wheel
Page 05
Transmission 29-30
Trip computer 15
Wiper and washer 13

*if equipped
 BEFORE DRIVING

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT REAR SEAT FOLDING

Forward and backward

Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat)

Seatback angle
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (if equipped)

HEADREST ADJUSTMENT
Height adjustment
Lock knob With the ignition OFF, press the engine start/stop button:
• Once for ACC (Accessory) mode.
• Twice for ON mode.
• Three times for OFF.
To raise headrest height, pull up on To start the engine in any mode (including OFF), press
headrest. the engine start/stop button while pressing the brake pedal.
To lower headrest, press lock knob To shut the engine OFF, place shift lever in P (Park) and press
while pushing down on headrest. the engine start/stop button.
Emergency situations
Shut off engine while driving
Press engine start/stop button for more than 2 seconds or press it 3 times
consecutively within 3 seconds.
Restart engine while driving
Press engine start/stop button with shift lever in N (Neutral).

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 BEFORE DRIVING

SEAT BELT ADJUSTMENT (Front seat) TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
Pull up to raise. Tilt

Press button and Telescopic

push down to lower. (if equipped)

NOTE: Do not adjust while driving.

1. Pull the lever downward.
2. Set the angle and distance (if equipped).
3. Pull the lever upward.

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Whenever operating the vehicle, make sure that you and your With Standard Radio
occupants are properly wearing your seat belts. Small children should Passenger air bag off indicator light
always ride in the rear seat in the appropriate child restraint system
(see the Owner’s Manual for child safety details). Never place children The Occupant Classification System
under 13 years old in the front seats to avoid injury that may result from will disable the right front passenger’s air
air bag deployment. Always refer to the Owner’s Manual for complete bag under certain conditions (light on).
safety precaution information. The light will not illuminate when
the passenger’s air bag is enabled.
NOTE Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned to a complete description of this system.
the ON or START position, the seat belt reminder light will blink and
the warning chime will sound for approximately six seconds to remind
the driver to fasten the driver’s seat belt.

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 BEFORE DRIVING OPEN AND CLOSE

INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CENTRAL DOOR LOCK SWITCH

All doors will lock.

Day/night rearview mirror All doors will unlock.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to reduce glare from
the headlights of vehicles behind you during night driving.

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

Lock ( )
Press the button.
Once - Lock
Twice - Confirmation chirp
Unlock ( )
Press the button.
Once - Unlock driver’s door
Adjusting
Twice - Unlock all doors
Move the selecting switch to the
right or left. Trunk unlock ( )
Depress the appropriate direction Press and hold.
( ) on the switch.
Panic ( )
Middle position Press and hold.
Lock the control. Press any button except the trunk
button to turn off panic.

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 OPEN AND CLOSE OPEN AND CLOSE

SMART KEY (if equipped) CHILD-PROTECTOR REAR DOOR LOCK

Lock ( )
Press the button.
Unlock ( )
Press the button.
Once - Unlock driver’s door Lock ( )
Twice - Unlock all doors Insert a key into the hole and
turn it to the lock ( ) position.
Trunk unlock ( )
Press and hold.
Panic ( )
Press and hold.
Press any button to turn off panic.
Unlock ( )
Driver’s door Lock/Unlock Allows opening the rear door handle
Smart key must be within range. from inside and outside the vehicle.
Press:
Once – Unlock driver’s door
Twice – Unlock all doors
Third – Lock all doors HOOD RELEASE
Remove mechanical key Opening the hood
G
Press and hold the release G button Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood.
and remove the key. Raise the hood slightly.
Reinstall mechanical key Pull the secondary latch inside of
Put the key into the hole and push it the hood center and lift the hood.
until a click sound is heard.

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 OPEN AND CLOSE OPEN AND CLOSE

POWER WINDOW SUNROOF (if equipped)

Open Sliding the sunroof
Press down the window switch.
Open
Close Press switch rearward.
Pull up the window switch.
ON DOOR OFF

Press switch rearward past

Auto down the detent to open completely.
Press fully down to open window Close
automatically.
Press switch forward.
Auto up (if equipped) Press switch forward past the detent to
Pull fully up to close window close completely.
automatically.

POWER WINDOW LOCK SWITCH

The driver can disable the power window
switches on the passenger doors.
Lock
Press the switch. (pressed in)
Unlock
Press the switch again. (pressed out)
Tilting the sunroof
FUEL FILLER LID
Tilt
Push or pull switch up or forward.
NOTE
Do not leave the sun shade closed
while the sun roof is open.

NOTE
After adding fuel, always reinstall
the fuel cap onto the filler neck by
rotating it clockwise until it clicks
one time.
Failure to do this may result in
the Check Engine Light illuminating.

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 LIGHT AND WIPER

HEAD LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS (if equipped) WIPER AND WASHER

OFF position
Daytime running light on MIST - Single wipe
Parking light position OFF - Off

INT - Intermittent wipe

Head light position
LO - Slow wiper speed

HI - Fast wiper speed

Escort function Intermittent wipe time adjustment

Head lights will stay on for approximately 30 seconds after exiting and
locking vehicle. Press remote lock button twice to turn head lights off. Fast wiper speed
See Owner’s Manual for more detail.
Slow wiper speed

Turn signals and lane change Flashing head lights

signals Wash with brief wipes
Pull

High beam Fog lights (if equipped)

Push Rotate

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 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Turn signal indicators Odometer/Trip computer

Engine temperature gauge Fuel gauge

Tachometer Speedometer

Warning and indicator lights

WARNINGS AND INDICATORS INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION

Parking brake & Brake
Air bag warning light
fluid warning light
ABS warning light Push the control switch up or down
to adjust the brightness.
Seat belt Low Tire Pressure Indicator / TPMS (Tire Pressure
warning light Monitoring System) malfunction indicator
Engine oil pressure Charging system
High beam indicator
warning light warning light
Electric Power Steering Door open warning
Turn signal indicator
system warning light light
Automatic transmission Manual transmission TRIP COMPUTER
Immobilizer indicator shift indicator* shift indicator
Trunk open Low fuel level ESC (Electronic Stability Press the TRIP button for less than 1 second
warning light warning light Control) indicator to select function as follows:
ESC(Electronic Stability
Cruise indicator* Cruise SET indicator*
Control) OFF indicator
Malfunction indicator Front fog light Tripmeter Distance to Average fuel
light ECO indicator*
indicator* empty consumption

Light on indicator Engine coolant

temperature warning light
*If equipped

ECO Elapsed time Average

display speed

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 CLIMATE CONTROL

Mode selection button

Front windshield defroster button Rear window defroster button

MAX A/C button Air intake control button

Temperature control knob

Fan speed control knob
Air conditioning button

DEFROSTING / DEFOGGING AIR INTAKE CONTROL MODE SELECTION REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

1. Press the front

windshield defrost
control.

2. Set the temperature

control to the warmest
setting.
Changing the direction of
Outside (fresh) the air flow as follows:
air position
3. Set the fan speed to
the highest setting. Face Level
Press to activate/deactivate the
Recirculated rear window defroster.
air position Bi-Level
NOTE
To reduce tendency of the glass Floor Level
fogging and also to improve
visibility, keep the interior surface Floor & Defrost Level
of the windshield clean by wiping it
with a clean cloth and glass Defrost Level
cleaner.

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 MULTIMEDIA

AUDIO STEERING WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL

Audio control (if equipped)

G

VOLUME
Raises or lowers speaker volume.
Press POWER button to turn radio on.
M

SEEK / PRESET
• TUNING/LISTENING TO CHANNELS Change station.
1. Press FM/AM or XM® . ;

MODE
2. Press TUNE/FILE switch up or down to desired channel. Change the audio source.
NOTE H

MUTE
A clear view of the southern sky is recommended to ensure XM® radio reception. Mute the sound.
• SETTING PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (FM/AM/XM® )
Press and hold any preset button (1-6) until audible beep is heard Bluetooth control (if equipped)
to store current channel.
• ADJUSTING THE SOUND CONTROL
1. Press SETUP .
2. Move to “Audio” item by rotating VOLUME knob; then press
ENTER to select.
3. Select “Bass / Mid / Tre / Fad / Bal” by rotating VOLUME
knob; then press ENTER to select.
4. Rotate VOLUME knob to adjust; then press ENTER .
5. Press SETUP when done. G

VOLUME
• SELECTING FILE [FOLDER] THROUGH SEARCH (CD/USB MODE) Raises or lowers speaker volume.
1. Press the TUNE/FILE ; CAT/FLDR buttons to M

MUTE
search for desired display file folder. Mute the microphone during a call.
2. Press ENTER button to select the desired file folder. ;

TALK
Activates voice recognition.
H

CALL
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information on how to use your audio system. Places and transfers calls.
Complimentary XM® subscription ends three months following the vehicle date of sale. J

END
Please contact XM® Radio at 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) to renew your XM® subscription. Ends calls or cancels functions.

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 MULTIMEDIA

BLUETOOTH PHONE OPERATION (if equipped)

Phone setup (pairing phone) with Audio Phone setup (pairing phone) with Navigation
1. Push the SETUP button . 2. Select “Phone” item by rotating 1. Press the call button . 4. Press the “Add to” button to
the VOLUME knob , then pair a new mobile phone.
press ENTER .

3. Select “Pair” by rotating the VOLUME

knob , then press ENTER . 5. Input the passkey set within
the car system into the mobile
2. Press the “Settings” button phone input window.
on the PHONE screen. (The initial passkey is 0000.)

4. Select “ELANTRA” on your mobile phone from the Bluetooth® list.

5. Input passkey displayed on the screen.
6. After Pairing is completed, your phone may start to transfer phone/
contact list to the audio system. 3. Press the “Pairings” button
- This process may take a few minutes depending on the phone on the SETTINGS screen. 6. Bluetooth connection is successful.
model and number of entries in the phone/contact list.
- Some phones may request approval to download phone/contact
list to the audio system. (If approval is not granted, the phone may
frequently disconnect or not download phone/contact list.)

NOTE
Vehicle must be in park to complete pairing process. NOTE
Vehicle must be in park to complete pairing process.

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 MULTIMEDIA

NAVIGATION (if equipped)

Audio mode Map position

GPS signal
state indicator
Map scale
level indicator
Landmark icons
POI icons
Current vehicle
position icon

Press POWER button to turn radio on.

• TUNING/LISTENING TO CHANNELS
1. Press FM/AM or XM® .
2. Press TUNE button to desired channel.
Destination menu
NOTE
A clear view of the southern sky is recommended to ensure XM® radio reception.
• SETTING PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (FM/AM/XM® )
Press and hold any preset button (1-6) on the screen until audible
Previous Dest
beep is heard to store current channel.
• ADJUSTING THE SOUND CONTROL Intersection
Address
1. Press Sound to enter SETUP menu.
2. Press on-screen arrows to adjust Emergency
POI Search
desired setting. Address Book
HOME
• SELECTING TRACK THROUGH SEARCH Favorite
(CD/USB MODE) Place 1~5
1. Press the TUNE button to search for desired display track.
2. Press the ENTER button to select the desired track.

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 FEATURES

SEAT WARMER (if equipped) CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

Front seat Hour
Pressing the H button will advance
the time displayed by one hour.
Minute
Pressing the M button will advance
the time displayed by one minute.
Push desired switch to warm the seat.
Press the H and M buttons at
OFF HIGH ( ) LOW ( ) the same time for more than 5
seconds to toggle between 12- and
24- hour formats.
NOTE
Press and hold H and M button for 3
seconds to change temperature unit
next to the clock.

Rear seat INTERIOR LIGHTS

Push the switch to warm the seat. Map lamp
Push switch again to turn off. Push the lens to turn
DOOR OFF

the map lamp on or off.

ON

Switch
ON
Map lamp and room lamp will turn on.
DOOR
Map lamp and room lamp will turn on
Room lamp when any door is open except trunk.
OFF
The lights stay off at all times,
except when individually turned on.
Switch
ON
Room lamp will turn on or off.

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 FEATURES

REARVIEW CAMERA (if equipped) TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

The rearview camera will activate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON and the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.
Low Tire Pressure Indicator /
TPMS Malfunction Indicator

Rearview display

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

Illuminates if one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
®
AUX, USB AND iPod PORT TPMS Malfunction Indicator
Blinks for approximately one minute then remains illuminated when
Use the jack to connect an external there is a malfunction with the TPMS system. Inspect all tires and
audio device and listen to it through adjust tire pressure to specification. If the lamp remains illuminated,
the audio system speakers in your have the system checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon
vehicle. as possible.
NOTE
To operate your iPod® through NOTE
the vehicle’s audio system, Tire pressure may vary in colder temperatures causing the low tire
a Hyundai adapter cable is required. pressure light to illuminate.
This cable can only be purchased at
your local Hyundai dealer.

iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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 DRIVING

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (if equipped) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if equipped)

Cruise indicator

+ (UP)

Cruise set indicator

- (DOWN)

To set a cruising speed ( ) : Depress the brake pedal when shifting.

1. Press ON/OFF button and the CRUISE indicator will illuminate
in the instrument cluster. Accelerate to desired cruising speed ( ) : The shift lever can be moved freely.
(above 25 mph).
2. Press SET- button and remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Sport mode
To accelerate or decelerate + (UP) Move the shift lever from D to
Press RES + button up to increase set cruising speed. the right gate to select.
Press SET - button down to decrease set cruising speed. Move the shift lever forward (+)
To cancel cruising speed to upshift or rearward (–) to downshift.
Press CANCEL button , depress brake pedal, or press ON/OFF button .

- (DOWN)

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 DRIVING

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if equipped) ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

The ESC system is an electronic
system designed to help the driver
maintain vehicle control under
adverse conditions.
• To turn the ESC off, press the
ESC OFF button.
• To turn ESC on, press it again.
• System defaults to ON position at start.

Shifting into reverse

1. Depress the clutch pedal fully.
2. Ensure shifter is in Neutral. ECO SYSTEM
3. Press the reverse lock-out button and shift left to Reverse.
4. Release clutch slowly for smooth acceleration. ECO indicator
The ECO indicator light will illuminate
when you drive with high fuel efficiency.
The ECO indicator can be turned off
by selecting the function through
the trip computer and pressing
the reset button for over 1 second;
ECO OFF will then appear.

ECO shift indicator (manual transmission)

The or symbol is displayed along with the
recommended gear number, indicating you should
upshift or downshift for higher fuel efficiency.

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ELANTRA CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECK LIST (continued) ELANTRA CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECK LIST
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Page 27 HYUNDAI OWNER DEALERSHIP NAME

LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR :

Illuminates if one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. SALES CONSULTANT DATE
TPMS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR :
Illuminates after it blinks for approximately one minute when there
VIN PREVIOUS VEHICLE
is a malfunction with the TPMS system. Have the system checked
by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.

Windshield wiper / washer - Page 13 BEFORE DELIVERY

• To activate wipers, move the switch down to o CONFIRM “GOOD BATTERY” AND STAPLE TEST TICKET HERE
ß MIDTRONICS TEST
one of the three positions (INT, LO, HI).
o VERIFY ALL TIRE PRESSURES ARE 32PSI
• To adjust INT speed, rotate dial.
o VERIFY ALL TIRE PRESSURES ARE 33PSI LF LR RF RR
• To spray washer fluid, pull lever toward you.
o VERIFY ALL REMOTE FUNCTIONS : LOCK / UNLOCK / ALARM
• Push lever up for a single wiper pass. o VERIFY VEHICLE IS CLEAN, IN GOOD CONDITION,
FREE OF CHIPS AND SCRATCHES
o ENSURE FLOORMATS ARE SNAPPED INTO PLACE (if applicable)
Unlocking vehicle - Page 07
Demonstrate dual state unlock with
key and remote keyless entry.
WALK THE CUSTOMER THROUGH EACH OF
LOCK
UNLOCK
THE FOLLOWING KEY DELIVERY FEATURES
TRUNK Manual climate control - Page 16-17
PANIC

DURING DELIVERY
o HELP CUSTOMER PAIR PHONE WITH BLUETOOTH (if equipped)
o DEMONSTRATE AUDIO SYSTEM OPERATION INCLUDING PRESETS
(OPTIONAL - iPod ® CABLE AVAILABLE)
o CONSIDER OWNER’S PREVIOUS VEHICLE TO EXPLAIN WIPER/
HEADLIGHT FUNCTIONS
o DEMONSTRATE HOW TO SET THE CLOCK
o EXPLAIN AND REVIEW FIRST SERVICE PROCEDURE AND AMERICA’ S
BEST WARRANTY - PROVIDE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS CARD
o ASK IF CUSTOMER HAS ANY QUESTIONS
ß To speed up front windshield defogging, increase temperature, fan speed and then select defrost button.

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