Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2016 year). Instruction

Maintenance

APPEARANCE CARE

Exterior care

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

industrial pollution and similar

CAUTION

Exterior general caution

deposits can damage your vehicle’s

•

Do not use strong soap, chem-

It is very important to follow the label

finish if not removed immediately.

ical detergents or hot water,

directions when using any chemical

Even prompt washing with plain

and do not wash the vehicle in

cleaner or polish. Read all warning

water may not completely remove all

direct sunlight or when the

and caution statements that appear

these deposits. A mild soap, safe for

body of the vehicle is warm.

on the label.

use on painted surfaces, should be

•

Be careful when washing the

used.

side windows of your vehicle.

Finish maintenance

After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-

Especially, with high-pressure

Washing

oughly with lukewarm or cold water.

water. Water may leak through

Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-

the windows and wet the inte-

To help protect your vehicle’s finish

ish.

rior.

from rust and deterioration, wash it

thoroughly and frequently at least

•

To prevent damage to the

once a month with lukewarm or cold

plastic parts, do not clean with

WARNING

water.

chemical solvents or strong

After washing the vehicle, test

If you use your vehicle for off-road

detergents.

the brakes while driving slowly

driving, you should wash it after each

to see if they have been affected

off-road trip. Pay special attention to

by water before getting on the

the removal of any accumulation of

road. If braking performance is

salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign

impaired, dry the brakes by

materials. Make sure the drain holes

applying them lightly while

in the lower edges of the doors and

maintaining a slow forward

rocker panels are kept clear and

speed.

clean.

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Maintenance

Waxing

CAUTION

A good coat of wax is a barrier

between your paint and contaminate.

•

Wiping dust or dirt off the

Keeping a good coat of wax on your

body with a dry cloth will

vehicle will help protect it.

scratch the finish.

Wax the vehicle when water will no

•

Do not use steel wool, abra-

longer bead on the paint.

sive cleaners, or strong deter-

gents containing highly alka-

Always wash and dry the vehicle

line or caustic agents on

before waxing. Use a good quality

chrome-plated or anodized

liquid or paste wax, and follow the

aluminum parts. This may

manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all

OJB037800

result in damage to the pro-

metal trim to protect it and to main-

tective coating and cause dis-

tain its luster.

CAUTION

coloration or paint deteriora-

Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-

tion.

•

Water washing in the engine

als with a spot remover will usually

compartment including high

strip the wax from the finish. Be sure

pressure water washing may

to re-wax these areas even if the rest

cause the failure of electrical

of the vehicle does not yet need wax-

circuits located in the engine

ing.

compartment.

•

Never allow water or other liq-

uids to come in contact with

electrical/electronic compo-

nents inside the vehicle as

this may damage them.

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Maintenance

Finish damage repair

Bright-metal maintenance

Underbody maintenance

Deep scratches or stone chips in the

•

To remove road tar and insects,

Corrosive materials used for ice and

painted surface must be repaired

use a tar remover, not a scraper or

snow removal and dust control may

promptly. Exposed metal will quickly

other sharp object.

collect on the underbody. If these

rust and may develop into a major

materials are not removed, acceler-

•

To protect the surfaces of bright-

repair expense.

ated rusting can occur on underbody

metal parts from corrosion, apply a

parts such as the fuel lines, frame,

coating of wax or chrome preser-

floor pan and exhaust system, even

vative and rub to a high luster.

✽ NOTICE

though they have been treated with

•

During winter weather or in coastal

If your vehicle is damaged and

rust protection.

areas, cover the bright metal parts

requires any metal repair or

Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-

with a heavier coating of wax or

replacement, be sure the body shop

preservative. If necessary, coat the

body and wheel openings with luke-

applies anti-corrosion materials to

warm or cold water once a month,

parts with non-corrosive petroleum

the parts repaired or replaced.

jelly or other protective compound.

after off-road driving and at the end

of each winter. Pay special attention

to these areas because it is difficult

to see all the mud and dirt. It will do

more harm than good to wet down

the road grime without removing it.

The lower edges of doors, rocker

panels, and frame members have

drain holes that should not be

allowed to clog with dirt; trapped

water in these areas can cause rust-

ing.

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Maintenance

Aluminum wheel maintenance

Corrosion protection

WARNING

The aluminum wheels are coated

Protecting your vehicle from corro-

After washing the vehicle, test

with a clear protective finish.

sion

the brakes while driving slowly

By using the most advanced design

to see if they have been affected

CAUTION

and construction practices to combat

by water. If braking performance

corrosion, HYUNDAI produces cars

•

Do not use abrasive cleaner,

is impaired, dry the brakes by

of the highest quality. However, this is

polishing compound, solvent,

applying them lightly while

only part of the job. To achieve the

or wire brushes on aluminum

maintaining a slow forward

long-term corrosion resistance your

wheels.

speed.

vehicle can deliver, the owner's

•

Clean the wheel when it has

cooperation and assistance is also

cooled.

required.

•

Use only a mild soap or neu-

tral detergent, and rinse thor-

Common causes of corrosion

oughly with water. Also, clean

the wheels after driving on

The most common causes of corro-

salted roads.

sion on your vehicle are:

•

Do not wash the wheels with

• Road salt, dirt and moisture that is

high-speed car wash brushes.

allowed to accumulate underneath

the vehicle.

•

Do not use any cleaners con-

taining acid or alkaline deter-

• Removal of paint or protective

gents.

coatings by stones, gravel, abra-

sion or minor scrapes and dents

which leave unprotected metal

exposed to corrosion.

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Maintenance

High-corrosion areas

Moisture breeds corrosion

To help prevent corrosion

If you live in an area where your vehi-

Moisture creates the conditions in

Keep your car clean

cle is regularly exposed to corrosive

which corrosion is most likely to

The best way to prevent corrosion is

materials, corrosion protection is

occur. For example, corrosion is

to keep your vehicle clean and free

particularly important. Some of the

accelerated by high humidity, partic-

of corrosive materials. Attention to

common causes of accelerated cor-

ularly when temperatures are just

the underside of the vehicle is partic-

rosion are road salts, dust control

above freezing. In such conditions,

ularly important.

chemicals, ocean air and industrial

the corrosive material is kept in con-

pollution.

tact with the car surfaces by moisture

that is slow to evaporate.

• If you live in a high-corrosion area

— where road salts are used, near

Mud is particularly corrosive

the ocean, areas with industrial

because it is slow to dry and holds

pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you

moisture in contact with the vehicle.

should take extra care to prevent

Although the mud appears to be dry,

corrosion. In winter, hose off the

it can still retain the moisture and

underside of your vehicle at least

promote corrosion.

once a month and be sure to clean

High temperatures can also acceler-

the underside thoroughly when

ate corrosion of parts that are not

winter is over.

properly ventilated so the moisture

can be dispersed. For all these rea-

sons, it is particularly important to

keep your vehicle clean and free of

mud or accumulations of other mate-

rials. This applies not only to the vis-

ible surfaces but particularly to the

underside of the vehicle.

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Maintenance

• When cleaning underneath the

Keep your garage dry

Interior care

vehicle, pay particular attention to

Don't park your car in a damp, poor-

Interior general precautions

the components under the fenders

ly ventilated garage. This creates a

and other areas that are hidden

Prevent caustic solutions such as

favorable environment for corrosion.

from view. Do a thorough job; just

perfume and cosmetic oil, from con-

This is particularly true if you wash

dampening the accumulated mud

tacting the interior parts because

your vehicle in the garage or drive it

rather than washing it away will

they may cause damage or discol-

into the garage when it is still wet or

accelerate corrosion rather than

oration. If they do contact the interior

covered with snow, ice or mud. Even

prevent it. Water under high pres-

parts, wipe them off immediately.

a heated garage can contribute to

sure and steam are particularly

See the instructions for the proper

corrosion unless it is well ventilated

effective in removing accumulated

way to clean vinyl.

so moisture is dispersed.

mud and corrosive materials.

• When cleaning lower door panels,

CAUTION

Keep paint and trim in good condition

rocker panels and frame members,

•

Never allow water or other liq-

be sure that drain holes are kept

Scratches or chips in the finish

uids to come in contact with

open so that moisture can escape

should be covered with "touch-up"

electrical/electronic compo-

and not be trapped inside to accel-

paint as soon as possible to reduce

nents inside the vehicle as

erate corrosion.

the possibility of corrosion. If bare

this may damage them.

metal is showing through, the atten-

tion of a qualified body and paint

•

When cleaning leather prod-

shop is recommended.

ucts

(steering wheel, seats

etc.), use neutral detergents

Bird droppings are highly corrosive

or low alcohol content solu-

and may damage painted surfaces in

tions. If you use high alcohol

just a few hours. Always remove bird

content solutions or acid/alka-

droppings as soon as possible.

line detergents, the color of

the leather may fade or the

surface may get stripped off.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the upholstery and inte-

Cleaning the seat belt webbing

rior trim

Clean the belt webbing with any mild

Vinyl

soap solution recommended for

cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow

Remove dust and loose dirt from

the instructions provided with the

vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum

soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the

cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a

webbing because this may weaken

vinyl cleaner.

the seat belt.

Fabric

Cleaning the interior window

Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-

ric with a whisk broom or vacuum

glass

cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-

If the interior glass surfaces of the

tion recommended for upholstery or

vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-

carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-

ered with an oily, greasy or waxy

diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If

film), they should be cleaned with

fresh spots do not receive immediate

glass cleaner. Follow the directions

attention, the fabric can be stained

on the glass cleaner container.

and its color can be affected. Also, its

fire-resistant properties can be

reduced if the material is not proper-

CAUTION

ly maintained.

Do not scrape or scratch the

inside of the rear window. This

may result in damage to the rear

CAUTION

window defroster grid.

Using anything but recommend-

ed cleaners and procedures

may affect the fabric's appear-

ance and fire-resistant proper-

ties.

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Maintenance

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system of your

1. Crankcase emission control

vehicle is covered by a written limited

WARNING

system

warranty. Please see the warranty

The exhaust system and cat-

The positive crankcase ventilation

information contained in the Service

alytic converter are very hot

system is employed to prevent air

Passport in your vehicle.

during and immediately after

pollution caused by blow-by gases

Your vehicle is equipped with an

the engine has been running. To

being emitted from the crankcase.

emission control system to meet all

avoid SERIOUS INJURY or

This system supplies fresh filtered air

applicable emission regulations.

DEATH:

to the crankcase through the air

There are three emission control

• Do not park, idle, or drive the

intake hose. Inside the crankcase,

systems, as follows.

vehicle over or near flamma-

the fresh air mixes with blow-by

ble objects, such as grass,

gases, which then pass through the

vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.

PCV valve into the induction system.

(1) Crankcase emission control sys-

A hot exhaust system can

tem

ignite flammable items under

(2) Evaporative emission control sys-

2. Evaporative emission con-

your vehicle.

tem

trol system including

•

Keep away from the exhaust

(3) Exhaust emission control system

Onboard Refueling Vapor

system and catalytic convert-

Recovery (ORVR)

er or you may get burned.

The Evaporative Emission Control

In order to assure the proper function

Also, Do not remove the heat

of the emission control systems, it is

System is designed to prevent fuel

sink around the exhaust sys-

vapors from escaping into the atmos-

recommended that you have your

tem, do not seal the bottom of

vehicle inspected and maintained by

phere. The ORVR system is

the vehicle, and do not coat

designed to allow the vapors from

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer in

the vehicle for corrosion con-

accordance with the maintenance

the fuel tank to be loaded into a can-

trol. It may present a fire risk

ister while refueling at the gas sta-

schedule in this manual.

under certain conditions.

tion, preventing the escape of fuel

vapors into the atmosphere.

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Maintenance

Canister

3. Exhaust emission control

Engine exhaust (carbon monox-

system

ide) precautions

Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel

tank are absorbed and stored in the

• Carbon monoxide can be present

The Exhaust Emission Control

onboard canister. When the engine is

System is a highly effective system

with other exhaust fumes. If you

running, the fuel vapors absorbed in

smell exhaust fumes of any kind in

which controls exhaust emissions

the canister are drawn into the surge

while maintaining good vehicle per-

your vehicle, drive with all the win-

tank through the purge control sole-

dows fully open. Have your vehicle

formance.

noid valve.

checked and repaired immediately.

When the engine starts or fails to

start, excessive attempts to restart

Purge Control Solenoid Valve

the engine may cause damage to the

WARNING

(PCSV)

emission system.

Engine exhaust gases contain

The purge control solenoid valve is

carbon monoxide (CO). Though

Vehicle modifications

controlled by the Engine Control

colorless and odorless, it is

Module

(ECM); when the engine

•

This vehicle should not be modi-

dangerous and could be lethal if

coolant temperature is low during

fied. Modification of your vehicle

inhaled. Follow the instructions

idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-

could affect its performance, safety

on this page to avoid CO poi-

orated fuel is not taken into the

or durability and may even violate

soning.

engine. After the engine warms-up

governmental safety and emis-

during ordinary driving, the PCSV

sions regulations.

opens to introduce evaporated fuel to

In addition, damage or performance

the engine.

problems resulting from any modifi-

cation 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.

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Maintenance

•

Do not operate the engine in con-

Operating precautions for catalyt-

Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-

fined or closed areas

(such as

ic converters (if equipped)

alytic converter emission control

garages) any more than what is

device.

necessary to move the vehicle in or

To prevent damage to the catalytic

WARNING

out of the area.

converter and to your vehicle, take

•

The exhaust system and cat-

•

When the vehicle is stopped in an

the following precautions:

alytic converter are very hot

open area for more than a short

during and immediately after

time with the engine running,

CAUTION

the engine has been running.

adjust the ventilation system

(as

To avoid SERIOUS INJURY or

•

Use only UNLEADED FUEL for

needed) to draw outside air into the

DEATH.

gasoline engines.

vehicle.

•

Do not park, idle, or drive the

•

Do not operate the vehicle

•

Never sit in a parked or stopped

vehicle over or near flamma-

when there are signs of

vehicle for any extended time with

ble objects, such as grass,

engine malfunction, such as

the engine running.

vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.

misfire or a noticeable loss of

•

When the engine stalls or fails to

A hot exhaust system can

performance.

start, excessive attempts to restart

ignite flammable items under

•

Do not misuse or abuse the

the engine may cause damage to

your vehicle.

engine. Examples of misuse

the emission control system.

•

Keep away from the exhaust

are coasting with the engine

system and catalytic convert-

off and descending steep

er or you may get burned.

grades in gear with the engine

off.

Also, Do not remove the heat

sink around the exhaust sys-

•

Do not operate the engine at

tem, do not seal the bottom of

high idle speed for extended

the vehicle, and do not coat

periods (5 minutes or more).

the vehicle for corrosion con-

(Continued)

trol. It may present a fire risk

under certain conditions.

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Specifications & Consumer information

DIMENSIONS

BULB WATTACE

Item

mm (in)

Light Bulb

Wattage

Bulb Type

4-door : 4550 (178.3)

Headlights

Standard

H11

Overall length

2-door : 4540 (178.7)

(Low)

Projection

9005L+*

Overall width

1775 (69.9)

Headlights (High)

H7 LL

Overall height

1430 (56.5)

Front turn signal lights/

28/8/LED

P28/8W LED

1563 (61.5)*1 / 1549 (61.0)*2 /

Position lights

Front tread

1551 (61.1)*3

Side repeater lights

LED

1576 (62.0)*1 / 1562 (61.5)*2 /

Rear tread

Front fog lights*

GE881

1564 (61.6)*3

Stop/tail lights (outside)

28/8 or LED

2357 or LED

Wheelbase

2700 (106.3)

Tail light (inside)

W5W

*1 :with R15 tire

Rear turn signal lights (outside)

1156NA

*2 :with R16 tire

Back-up lights (outside)

W16W

*3 :with R17 tire

High mounted stop light

W21W

License plate lights

W5W

Map lamps

FESTTON 8W

Room lamps

FESTTON 8W

Trunk lamp

FESTTON 5W

* : If equipped

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Specifications & Consumer information

TIRES AND WHEELS

Inflation pressure

Tire

kPa (psi)

Wheel lug nut torque

Item

Wheel size

size

Normal load *1

Maximum load

kg•m (lb•ft, N•m)

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

P195/65 R15

6.0J×15

230 (33)

Full size tire

P205/55 R16

6.5J×16

230 (33)

P215/45 R17

7.0J×17

230 (33)

9~11

Compact

(65~79, 88~107)

420

spare tire*2

T125/80D15

4.0T×15

(60)

(if equipped)

*1 Normal load : Up to 3 persons

*2 If your vehicle is not equipped with a compact spare tire, you will be equipped with a Tire Mobility Kit

CAUTION

When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.

Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.

CAPACITY/WEIGHT

Item

Gasoline 1.8

Gasoline 2.0

Gross vehicle weight

MT : 1739 (3836)

kg (lbs.)

AT : 1759 (3880)

Luggage volume

420 (14.8)

l (cu ft)

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Specifications & Consumer information

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.

Lubricant

Volume

Classification

Engine oil *1 *2 (drain and refill)

Recommends

Nu 2.0/

4.0 l (4.23 US qt.)

API Service SM*3, ILSAC GF-4 or above

Nu 1.8

Manual transaxle fluid

1.9 l (2.01 US qt.)

API GL-4, SAE 75W/85

MICHANG ATF SP-4, SK ATF SP-4

Automatic transaxle fluid

7.3 l (7.71 US qt.)

NOCA ATF SP-4, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-4

Manual

6.0 l (6.34 US qt.)

transaxle

Mixture of antifreeze and water

Coolant

Automatic

(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)

5.9 l (6.23 US qt.)

transaxle

Brake fluid

0.7~0.8 l (0.7~0.8 US qt.)

FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

Nu 2.0

50 l (13.2 US gal.)

Fuel

Nu 1.8

48 l (12.68 US gal.)

*1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.

*2 Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econ-

omy 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.

*3 If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.

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