Hyundai Elantra N (2022 year). Manual in english

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Emergency Trunk Safety Release

WARNING

•

You and your passengers must

be aware of the location of the

Emergency Trunk Safety Release

lever in this vehicle and how to open

the trunk in case you are accidentally

locked in the trunk.

•

NEVER allow anyone to occupy the

trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the

trunk is partially or totally latched

and the person is unable to get out,

serious injury or death could occur

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due to lack of ventilation, exhaust

Your vehicle is equipped with an

fumes and rapid heat build-up, or

Emergency Trunk Safety Release lever

because of exposure to cold weather

located inside the trunk. When someone

conditions. The trunk is also a highly

is inadvertently locked in the trunk, the

dangerous location in the event of a

trunk can be opened by moving the lever

crash because it is not a protected

in the direction of the arrow and pushing

occupant space but is a part of the

the trunk open.

vehicle’s crush zone.

•

Your vehicle should be kept locked

and the Smart Key should be kept

out of the reach of children. Parents

should teach their children about the

dangers of playing in trunks.

•

Use the release lever for emergencies

only.

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Convenience Features

Smart Trunk Release

1. Setting

(if equipped)

To activate the Smart Trunk release, go

to User Settings Mode and select Smart

Trunk on the LCD display.

For more details, refer to “LCD Display”

in this chapter. If your vehicle is

equipped with additional navigation,

please refer to the infotainment system

manual separately supplied.

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On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,

the trunk can be opened using the Smart

Trunk release system.

How to use the Smart Trunk release

The trunk can be opened with no touch

activation satisfying all the conditions

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below.

2. Detect and Alert

• After 15 seconds when all doors are

If you are positioned in the detecting

closed and locked

area (20 ~ 40 inches behind the vehicle)

• Positioned in the detecting area for

carrying a smart key, the hazard warning

more than 3 seconds

lights will blink and chime will sound

to alert you the smart key has been

detected and the trunk will open.

Information

The Smart Trunk release does not operate

when:

Information

• The smart key is detected within 15

Do not approach the detecting area if you

seconds after the doors are closed and

do not want the trunk to open. If you have

locked, and is continuously detected.

unintentionally entered the detecting area

and the hazard warning lights and chime

• The smart key is detected within 15

starts to operate, leave the detecting area

seconds after the doors are closed and

with the smart key. The trunk will stay

locked, and 1.5 m from the front door

closed.

handles. (for vehicles equipped with

Welcome Light)

• A door is not locked or closed.

• The smart key is in the vehicle.

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How to deactivate the Smart Trunk

release function using the smart key

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3. Automatic opening

The hazard warning lights will blink and

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chime will sound 6 times and then the

1. Door Lock

trunk will open.

2. Door Unlock

3. Remote start

WARNING

4. Trunk Unlock

• Make sure you close the trunk before

5. Panic

driving your vehicle.

• Make sure there are no people or

objects around the trunk before

If you press any button of the smart key

opening or closing the trunk.

during the Detect and Alert stage, the

Smart Trunk release function will be

• Make sure objects in the trunk do not

deactivated.

come out when opening the trunk on

a slope. It may cause serious injury.

Make sure to be aware of how to

deactivate the Smart Trunk release

• Make sure to deactivate the Smart

function for emergency situations.

Trunk when washing your vehicle.

Otherwise, the trunk may open

inadvertently.

• The key should be kept out of

reach of children. Children may

inadvertently open the Smart Trunk

release while playing around the rear

area of the vehicle.

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Convenience Features

Detecting area

Information

•

If you press the door unlock button

(2), the Smart Trunk release function

will be deactivated temporarily. But,

if you do not open any door for 30

seconds, the smart trunk function will

be activated again.

•

If you press the trunk open button

(4) for more than 1 second, the trunk

opens.

•

If you press the door lock button (1) or

trunk open button (4) when the Smart

Trunk release function is not in the

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Detect and Alert stage, the smart trunk

•

The Smart Trunk release operates with

function will not be deactivated.

a welcome alert if the smart key is

•

In case you have deactivated the Smart

detected within 20 ~ 40 inches from

Trunk function by pressing the smart

the trunk.

key button and opened a door, the

•

The alert stops at once if the smart

Smart Trunk release function can be

key is positioned outside the

activated again by closing and locking

detecting area during the Detect and

all doors.

Alert stage.

Information

•

The Smart Trunk release function will

not work if any of the following occurs:

- The smart key is close to a radio

transmitter such as a radio station or

an airport which can interfere with

normal operation of the transmitter.

- The smart key is near a mobile two

way radio system or a cellular phone.

- Another vehicle’s smart key is being

operated close to your vehicle.

•

The detecting range may decrease or

increase when :

- One side of the tire is raised to

replace a tire or to inspect the

vehicle.

- The vehicle is slantingly parked on a

slope or unpaved road, etc.

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FUEL FILLER DOOR

Opening the fuel filler door

Information

If the fuel filler door does not open

because ice has formed around it, tap

lightly or push on the door to break the

ice and release the door. Do not pry on the

door. If necessary, spray around the door

with an approved de-icer fluid (do not use

radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to

a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

Closing the fuel filler door

1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it

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clockwise until it “Clicks”.

The fuel filler door must be opened from

2. Close the fuel filler door until it is

inside the vehicle by pulling up the fuel

latched securely.

filler door opener.

1. Turn the engine off.

2. Pull up the fuel filler door opener.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and

explosive. Failure to follow these

guidelines may result in SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH:

• Read and follow all warnings posted

at the gas station.

• Before refueling, note the location of

the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if

available, at the gas station.

• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you

should eliminate the potential build-

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up of static electricity by touching

3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to fully

a metal part of the vehicle, a safe

open.

distance away from the fuel filler

4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn

neck, nozzle, or other gas source,

it counterclockwise. You may hear a

with your bare hand.

hissing noise as the pressure inside

• Do not use cellular phones while

the tank equalizes.

refueling. Electric current and/or

5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.

electronic interference from cellular

phones can potentially ignite fuel

vapors and cause a fire.

Information

Open and close the reservoir cap by using

the handle on the cap cover for safety.

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Convenience Features

•

Do not get back into a vehicle

• Do not over-fill or top-off your

once you have begun refueling.

vehicle tank, which can cause

You can generate a build-up of

gasoline spillage.

static electricity by touching,

• If a fire breaks out during refueling,

rubbing or sliding against any item

leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and

or fabric capable of producing

immediately contact the manager

static electricity. Static electricity

of the gas station and then contact

discharge can ignite fuel vapors

the local fire department. Follow any

causing a fire. If you must re-enter

safety instructions they provide.

the vehicle, you should once again

• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can

eliminate potentially dangerous

cover your clothes or skin and thus

static electricity discharge by

subject you to the risk of fire and

touching a metal part of the vehicle,

burns. Always remove the fuel cap

away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle

carefully and slowly. If the cap is

or other gasoline source, with your

venting fuel or if you hear a hissing

bare hand.

sound, wait until the condition stops

•

When refueling, always move the

before completely removing the cap.

shift lever to the P (Park) position,

• Always check that the fuel cap is

set the parking brake, and set the

installed securely to prevent fuel

Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF

spillage in the event of an accident.

position.

•

Sparks produced by electrical

components related to the engine

Information

can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.

Make sure to refuel your vehicle according

•

When using an approved portable

to the “Fuel Requirements” suggested in

fuel container, be sure to place the

the Introduction chapter.

container on the ground prior to

refueling. Static electricity discharge

NOTICE

from the container can ignite fuel

vapors causing a fire. Once refueling

• Do not spill fuel on the exterior

has begun, contact between your

surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of

bare hand and the vehicle should

fuel spilled on painted surfaces may

be maintained until the filling is

damage the paint.

complete.

• If the fuel filler cap requires

•

Use only approved portable plastic

replacement, use only a genuine

fuel containers designed to carry and

HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent

store gasoline.

specified for your vehicle. An

•

Do not use matches or a lighter and

incorrect fuel filler cap can result

in a serious malfunction of the fuel

do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette

in your vehicle while at a gas station,

system or emission control system.

especially during refueling.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Lighting Control

To operate the lights, turn the knob at

the end of the control lever to one of the

following positions:

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AUTO headlamp position

The parking lamp and headlamp will

be turned ON or OFF automatically

depending on the amount of daylight as

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measured by the ambient light sensor on

1. OFF position

the center dash (1).

2. AUTO headlamp position

Even with the AUTO headlamp feature

3. Parking lamp position

in operation, it is recommended to

manually turn ON the headlamps when

4. Headlamp position

driving at night or in a fog, driving in the

rain, or when you enter dark areas, such

Daytime running light (DRL)

as tunnels and parking facilities.

The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can

make it easier for others to see the front

NOTICE

of your vehicle during the day, especially

after dawn and before sunset.

• Do not cover or spill anything on

the sensor (1) located in front of the

The DRL system will turn the dedicated

instrument panel.

lamp OFF when:

• Do not clean the sensor using

• The headlamps are ON.

a window cleaner, the cleanser

may leave a light film which could

• The parking lamps are ON.

interfere with sensor operation.

• The vehicle is turned off.

• If your vehicle has window tint or

• The parking brake is engaged.

other types of metallic coating on

the front windshield, the AUTO

headlamp system may not work

properly.

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Convenience Features

High Beam Operation

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Parking lamp position (

)

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The parking lamp, license plate lamp and

To turn on the high beam headlamp,

instrument panel lamp are turned ON.

push the lever away from you. The lever

will return to its original position.

The high beam indicator will light when

the headlamp high beams are switched

on.

To turn off the high beam headlamp, pull

the lever towards you. The low beams

will turn on.

WARNING

Do not use high beam when there are

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other vehicles approaching you. Using

Headlamp position (

)

high beam could obstruct the other

driver’s vision.

The headlamp, parking lamp, license

plate lamp and instrument panel lamp

are turned ON.

Information

The Engine Start/Stop button must be in

the ON position to turn on the headlamp.

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Turn Signals And Lane Change

Signals

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To flash the high beam headlamp, pull

the lever towards you, then release the

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lever. The high beams will remain ON as

long as you hold the lever towards you.

To signal a turn, push down on the lever

for a left turn or up for a right turn in

position (A). To signal a lane change,

move the turn signal lever slightly and

hold it in position (B). The lever will

return to the OFF position when released

or when the turn is completed.

If an indicator stays on and does not flash

or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn

signal bulbs may be burned out and will

require replacement.

One touch turn signal function

To activate a one-touch turn signal

function, move the turn signal lever

slightly and then release it. The lane

change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times.

You can activate or deactivate the One

Touch Turn Signal function or choose

the number of blinks (3, 5, or 7) from the

User Settings Mode on the LCD display.

For more details, refer to “LCD Display

Modes” in chapter 4. If your vehicle is

equipped with additional navigation,

please refer to the infotainment system

manual separately supplied.

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Convenience Features

Battery Saver Function

Headlamp Delay Function

The purpose of this feature is to

(if equipped)

help prevent the battery from being

If the Engine Start/Stop button is in the

discharged. The system automatically

ACC parking or the OFF position with

turns off the parking lamp when the

the headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/

driver turns the vehicle off and opens the

or parking lamps) remain on for about 5

driver-side door.

minutes. However, with the engine off if

With this feature, the parking lamps will

the driver’s door is opened and closed,

turn off automatically if the driver parks

the headlamps (and/or parking lamps)

on the side of road at night.

are turned off after 15 seconds.

However, the position lamps stay ON

The headlamps (and/or parking lamps)

even when the driver-side door is opened

can be turned off by pressing the lock

if the headlamp switch is turned to the

button on the remote key or smart key

position lamp or AUTO (if equipped)

twice or turning the light switch to the

position after the engine is turned off.

OFF or AUTO position. However, if you

turn the light switch to the AUTO position

If necessary, to keep the lamps on

when it is dark outside, the headlamps

turn the position lamps OFF and ON

will not be turned off.

again using the headlamp switch on

the steering column after the engine is

You can activate or deactivate the

turned off.

Headlamp Delay function from the User

Settings Mode in the LCD display.

For more details, refer to “LCD Display

Modes” in chapter 4. If your vehicle is

equipped with additional navigation,

please refer to the infotainment system

manual separately supplied.

NOTICE

If the driver exits the vehicle through

another door besides the driver

door, the battery saver function

does not operate and the headlamp

delay function does not turn OFF

automatically.

This may cause the battery to

discharge. To avoid battery discharge,

turn OFF the headlamps manually from

the headlamp switch before exiting the

vehicle.

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HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)

High Beam Assist Settings

Setting features

With the engine on, select ‘Lights → High

Beam Assist’ from the Settings menu to

turn on High Beam Assist and deselect to

turn off the function.

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High Beam Assist will automatically

adjust the headlamp range (switches

between high beam and low beam)

depending on the brightness of detected

vehicles and certain road conditions.

Detecting Sensor

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WARNING

For your safety, change the Settings

after parking the vehicle at a safe

location.

High Beam Assist Operation

Display and control

• After selecting ‘High Beam Assist’

in the Settings menu, High Beam

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Assist will operate by following the

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procedure below.

The front view camera is used as a

- Place the headlamp switch in

detecting sensor to help detect ambient

the AUTO position and push

light and brightness while driving.

the headlamp lever towards the

Refer to the picture above for the

instrument cluster. The High Beam

detailed location of the detecting sensor.

Assist (

) indicator light will

illuminate on the cluster and High

Beam Assist will be enabled.

NOTICE

- When High Beam Assist is enabled,

• Always keep the front view camera in

high beam will turn on when vehicle

good condition to maintain optimal

speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).

performance of High Beam Assist.

When vehicle speed is below 15

• For more details on the precautions

mph (25 km/h), high beam will turn

of the front view camera, refer to

off.

“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

- The High Beam (

) indicator light

(FCA)” section in chapter 7.

will illuminate on the cluster when

high beam is on.

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Convenience Features

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When High Beam Assist is operating, if

High Beam Assist Malfunction

the headlamp lever or switch is used,

and Limitations

High Beam Assist operates as follow:

High Beam Assist malfunction

- If the headlamp lever is pulled

towards you when the high beam

is off, the high beam will turn on

without High Beam Assist canceled.

When you let go of the headlamp

lever, the lever will move to the

middle and the high beam will turn

off.

- If the headlamp lever is pulled

towards you when the high beam is

on by High Beam Assist, low beam

will turn on and High Beam Assist

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will turn off.

When High Beam Assist is not working

- If the headlamp switch is placed

properly, the ‘Check High Beam Assist

from AUTO to another position

(HBA) system’ warning message

(headlamp/position/off), High

will appear and warning light will

Beam Assist will turn off and the

illuminate on the cluster. Have the

corresponding lamp will turn on.

vehicle inspected by an authorized

•

When High Beam Assist is operating,

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high beam switches to low beam if

any of the following conditions occur:

- When the headlamp of an

oncoming vehicle is detected.

- When the tail lamp of a vehicle in

front is detected.

- When the headlamp or tail lamp of a

motorcycle or a bicycle is detected.

- When the surrounding ambient light

is bright enough that high beams

are not required.

- When streetlights or other lights are

detected.

Information

The images and colors in the cluster may

differ depending on the cluster type or

theme selected from the cluster.

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Limitations of High Beam Assist

Information

High Beam Assist may not work properly

For more details on the limitations of the

in the following situations:

front view camera, refer to “Forward

•

Light from an oncoming or front

Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section

vehicle is not detected because of

in chapter 7.

lamp damage, or because it is hidden

from sight, etc.

WARNING

•

Headlamp of an oncoming or front

vehicle is covered with dust, snow or

•

At times, High Beam Assist may not

water.

work properly High Beam Assist is

for your convenience only. It is the

•

A front vehicle’s headlamps are off,

but the fog lamps are on, etc.

responsibility of the driver for safe

driving practices and always check

•

There is a lamp that has a similar

the road conditions for your safety.

shape as a vehicle’s lamp.

•

When High Beam Assist does

•

Headlamps have been damaged or

not operate properly, change

not repaired properly.

the headlamp position manually

•

Headlamps are not aimed properly.

between high beam and low beam.

•

Driving on a narrow-curved road,

rough road, uphill or downhill.

•

Vehicle in front is partially visible on a

crossroad or curved road.

•

There is a traffic light, reflecting sign,

flashing sign or mirror ahead.

•

There is a temporary reflector or flash

ahead (construction area).

•

The road conditions are bad such as

being wet, iced or covered with snow.

•

A vehicle suddenly appears from a

curve.

•

The vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or

is being towed.

•

Light from an oncoming or front

vehicle is not detected due to

obstacles in the air such as exhaust

fume, smoke, fog, snow, or water spay

or blizzard on the road, or fogging in

the lamp, etc.

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Convenience Features

INTERIOR LIGHTS

Front Lamps

WARNING

Do not use the interior lights when

driving in the dark. The interior lights

may obscure your view and cause an

accident.

NOTICE

Do not use the interior lights for

extended periods when the vehicle is

turned off or the battery will discharge.

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Interior Lamp AUTO Cut

(1) Front Map Lamp

The interior lamps will automatically go

off approximately 20 minutes after the

(2) Front Door Lamp

engine is turned off and the doors are

(3) Front Room Lamp ON

closed. If a door is opened, the lamp

(4) Front Room Lamp OFF

will go off 40 minutes after the engine

is turned off. If the doors are locked by

Front map lamp:

the smart key and the vehicle enters the

armed stage of the theft alarm system,

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Front Door Lamp (

Rear Lamp

The front or rear room lamps come on

when the front or rear doors are opened

if the engine is running or not. When

doors are unlocked by the smart key,

the front and rear lamps come on for

approximately 30 seconds as long as

any door is not opened. The front and

rear room lamps go out gradually after

approximately 30 seconds if the door

is closed. However, if the Engine Start/

Stop button is in the ON position or

all doors are locked, the front and rear

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lamps will turn off. If a door is opened

Rear Room Lamp (

with the Engine Start/Stop button in the

ACC position or the OFF position, the

Press this switch to turn the rear room

front and rear lamps stay on for about 20

lamp on and off.

minutes.

NOTICE

Front room lamp

Do not leave the lamp switches on for

•

an extended period of time when the

Press the button to turn ON the room

engine is turned off.

lamp for the front/rear seats.

•

Press the button to turn OFF the room

lamp for the front/rear seats.

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Convenience Features

Luggage Compartment Lamp

Vanity Mirror Lamp (if equipped)

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The luggage compartment lamp comes

Push the switch to turn the light on or off.

on when the trunk is opened.

•

: The lamp will turn on if this

button is pressed.

NOTICE

•

: The lamp will turn off if this

The luggage compartment lamp comes

button is pressed.

on as long as the trunk is open. To

prevent unnecessary battery system

NOTICE

drain, close the trunk securely after

Always have the switch in the off

using the luggage compartment.

position when the vanity mirror lamp

is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed

without the lamp off, it may discharge

the battery or damage the sunvisor.

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Welcome System (if equipped)

You can activate or deactivate the

Welcome Light from the User Settings

Welcome light

Mode on the LCD display. For more

details, refer to “LCD Display” in

chapter 4. If your vehicle is equipped

with additional navigation, please refer

to the infotainment system manual

separately supplied.

Interior lamp

When the interior lamp switch is in the

DOOR position and all doors (and trunk)

are closed and locked, the room lamp

will come on for 30 seconds if any of the

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below is performed.

Door handle lamp (if equipped)

• When the door unlock button is

When all the doors (and trunk) are closed

pressed on the smart key.

and locked, the door handle lamp will

• When the button of the outside door

come on for about 15 seconds if any of

handle is pressed.

the below is performed.

At this time, if you press the door lock or

• When the door unlock button is

unlock button, the room lamp will turn

pressed on the smart key.

off immediately.

• When the button of the outside door

handle is pressed.

• When the vehicle is approached with

the smart key in possession.

Headlamp and parking lamp

When the headlamp (lamp switch in the

headlamp or AUTO position) is on and all

doors (and trunk) are locked and closed,

the headlamp and parking lamp will

come on for 15 seconds if/or any of the

below is performed.

• When the door unlock button is

pressed on the smart key.

At this time, if you press the door lock or

unlock button, the headlamp and parking

lamp will turn off immediately.

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Convenience Features

WIPERS AND WASHERS



Type A

Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position.

MIST :

For a single wiping cycle,

push the lever upward and

release. The wipers will

operate continuously if the

lever is held in this position.

OFF :

Wiper is not in operation.

INT :

Wiper operates intermittently

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at the same wiping intervals.To



Type B

vary the speed setting, turn the

speed control knob.

AUTO

The rain sensor located

(if equipped) : on the upper end of the

windshield glass senses

the amount of rainfall and

controls the wiping cycle

for the proper interval.

The more it rains, the

faster the wiper operates.

When the rain stops, the

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wiper stops.To vary the

A. Wiper speed control

speed setting, turn the

• MIST - Single wipe

speed control knob.

• OFF - Off

LO : The wiper runs at a lower speed.

• INT - Intermittent wipe

HI :

The wiper runs at a higher speed.

AUTO* - Auto control wipe

• LO - Low wiper speed

Information

• HI - High wiper speed

If there is heavy accumulation of snow

* : if equipped

or ice on the windshield, defrost the

B. Intermittent wipe time adjustment/

windshield for about 10 minutes, or until

Auto control wipe time adjustment*

the snow and/or ice is removed before

using the windshield wipers to ensure

C. Wash with brief wipes

proper operation.

If you do not remove the snow and/or ice

before using the wiper and washer, it may

damage the wiper and washer system.

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Windshield Washers

NOTICE

•

To prevent possible damage to the

washer pump, do not operate the

washer when the fluid reservoir is

empty.

•

To prevent possible damage to the

wipers or windshield, do not operate

the wipers when the windshield is

dry.

•

To prevent damage to the wiper

arms and other components, do

not attempt to move the wipers

manually.

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•

To prevent possible damage to the

In the OFF position, pull the lever gently

wipers and washer system, use anti-

toward you to spray washer fluid on the

freezing washer fluids in the winter

windshield and to run the wipers 1-3

season or cold weather.

cycles. The spray and wiper operation

will continue until you release the lever. If

the washer does not work, you may need

to add washer fluid to the washer fluid

reservoir.

WARNING

When the outside temperature is below

freezing, ALWAYS warm the windshield

using the defroster to help prevent

the washer fluid from freezing on the

windshield and obscuring your vision

which could result in an accident and

serious injury or death.

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Heating and Air Conditioning

When starting the vehicle in cold weather

a more efficient way to heat the passen-

1. Start the engine.

ger compartment is to do the following.

2. Set the mode to the desired position.

- Turn off or lower the blower, right

To improve the effectiveness of

after starting the engine.

heating and cooling, select the mode

• Engine temperature is still low and the

according to the following:

air flow from the heater is still cold.

- Heating:

- After a few minutes of engine warm

- Cooling:

up, turn on or set the fan to a higher

3. Set the temperature control to the

level and adjust the temperature

desired position.

setting towards hot.

4. Set the air intake control to fresh

mode or recirculation mode position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the

air conditioning system on.

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Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor and the windshield with a small

amount directed to the side window

defrosters.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

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Most of the air flow is directed to the

The mode selection knob controls the

windshield with a small amount of air

direction of the air flow through the

directed to the side window defrosters.

ventilation system.

Air can be directed to the floor,

dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five

symbols are used to represent Face, Bi-

Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air

position.

Face-Level (B, D)

Air flow is directed toward the upper

body and face. Additionally, each outlet

can be controlled to direct the air

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discharged from the outlet.

MAX A/C-Level (B, D) (if equipped)

The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)

inside of the vehicle faster. Air flow is

directed toward the upper body and

face.

Air flow is directed towards the face and

the floor.

In this mode, the air conditioning and

the recirculated air position cannot be

Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)

selected. Turn the fan speed mode to

adjust.

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor, with a small amount of the air

being directed to the windshield and side

window defrosters.

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Convenience Features

Instrument panel vents

Air intake control



Type A

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

Type B

Instrument panel vents

The instrument panel vent air flow can be

directed up/down or left/right using the

vent adjustment lever.

To close the vent, push the air vent

lever in the opposite direction of the

passenger. To open the vent, push the

air vent lever in the same direction of the

passenger.

Temperature control

OCN7050107L

The air intake control button is used to

select either Fresh mode (outside air) or

Recirculation mode (cabin air).

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The temperature will increase by turning

the knob to the right.

The temperature will decrease by turning

the knob to the left.

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Recirculation mode

WARNING

When Recirculation mode

•

Continued use of the climate control

is selected, air from the

system operation in Recirculation

passenger compartment will

mode for a prolonged period of

be recirculated through the

time may cause drowsiness to the

system and heated or cooled

occupants in the cabin. This may lead

according to the function

to loss of vehicle control which may

selected.

lead to an accident.

•

Continued use of the climate control

Fresh mode

system operation in Recirculation

Type A

When Fresh mode is

mode with the A/C OFF may allow

selected, air enters the

humidity to increase inside the

vehicle from outside and is

cabin. This may cause condensation

heated or cooled according

to accumulate on the windshield and

to the function selected.

obscure visibility.

Type B

•

Do not sleep in your vehicle or

remain parked in your vehicle with

the windows up and either the

heater or the air conditioning ON for

prolonged periods of time. Doing so

may increase the levels of carbon

dioxide in the cabin which may lead

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to serious injury or death.

Operating the system primarily in Fresh

mode is recommended. Use Recirculation

mode temporarily only when needed.

Prolonged operation of the heater in

Recirculation mode and without the A/C

ON can cause fogging of the windshield.

In addition, prolonged use of the A/C

ON in Recirculation mode may result in

excessively dry, dehumidified air in the

cabin and may promote formation of

musty vent odor due to stagnant air.

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Convenience Features

Fan speed control

Air conditioning (if equipped)

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OCN7050109

Turn the knob to the right to increase

Press the A/C button to turn the air

the fan speed and airflow. Turn the knob

conditioning system on (indicator light

to the left to decrease fan speed and

will illuminate). Press the button again to

airflow.

turn the air conditioning system off.

Setting the fan speed control knob to the

“0” position turns off the fan.

NOTICE

Operating the fan speed when the

Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON

position could cause the battery to

discharge. Operate the fan speed when

the engine is running.

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System Operation

Operation Tips

Ventilation

•

To help keep dust or unpleasant fumes

from entering the vehicle through the

1. Select the Face Level

mode.

ventilation system, temporarily set the

2. Set the air intake control to fresh

air intake control to the recirculation

mode.

mode. Be sure to return the control

3. Set the temperature control to the

to fresh mode position when the

desired position.

irritation has passed to keep fresh air

in the vehicle. This will help keep the

4. Set the fan speed control to the

driver alert and comfortable.

desired speed.

•

To help prevent interior fog on the

Heating

windshield, set the air intake control

to fresh mode and fan speed to

1. Select the Floor Level

mode.

the desired position, turn on the

2. Set the air intake control to fresh

air conditioning system, and adjust

mode.

the temperature control to desired

3. Set the temperature control to the

temperature.

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

5. If desired, turn the air conditioning ON

with the temperature control knob set

to heat in order to dehumidify the air

before it enters into the cabin.

If the windshield fogs up, select the Floor

& Defrost

mode or rotate the mode

selecting knob to the Defrost

mode.

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Convenience Features

Air conditioning

Air conditioning system operation tips

HYUNDAI Air Conditioning Systems are

•

If the vehicle has been parked in

filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.

direct sunlight during hot weather,

open the windows for a short time

1. Start the vehicle.

to let the hot air inside the vehicle

2. Push the air conditioning button

escape.

3. Select the Face Level

mode.

•

After sufficient cooling has been

4. Set the air intake control to

achieved, switch back from

Recirculation mode temporarily to

recirculation mode to fresh mode.

allow the cabin to cool quickly. When

•

To help reduce moisture inside of

the desired temperature in the cabin

the windows on rainy or humid

is reached, change the air intake

days, decrease the humidity inside

control back to Fresh mode.

the vehicle by operating the air

5. Adjust the fan speed control and

conditioning system with the windows

temperature control to maintain

and sunroof closed.

maximum comfort.

•

During air conditioning system

operation, you may occasionally

NOTICE

notice a slight change in engine speed

as the air conditioning compressor

• When using the air conditioning

cycles. This is a normal system

system, monitor the temperature

operation characteristic.

gauge closely while driving up

•

Use the air conditioning system

hills or in heavy traffic when

outside temperatures are high. Air

every month only for a few minutes

to ensure maximum system

conditioning system operation may

cause engine overheating. Continue

performance.

to use the blower fan but turn the

•

When using the air conditioning

air conditioning system off if the

system, you may notice clear water

temperature gauge indicates engine

dripping (or even puddling) on the

overheating.

ground under the passenger side of

the vehicle. This is a normal system

• When opening the windows in humid

weather, air conditioning may create

operation characteristic.

water droplets inside the vehicle.

•

If you operate the air conditioner

Since excessive water droplets

excessively, the difference between

may cause damage to electrical

the temperature of the outside air and

equipment, air conditioning should

that of the windshield could cause

only be used with the windows

the outer surface of the windshield to

closed.

fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this

case, set the mode selection button to

the

position and set the fan speed

control knob to the lowest speed

setting.

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System Maintenance

Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

Cabin air filter

compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is low,

the performance of the air conditioning

is reduced. Overfilling also reduces the

performance of the air conditioning

system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

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It is important that the correct type and

[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air

amount of oil and refrigerant are used.

[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower

Otherwise, damage to the compressor

[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core

and abnormal system operation may

The cabin air filter is installed behind

occur. To prevent damage, the air

the glove box. It filters the dust or other

conditioning system in your vehicle

pollutants that enter the vehicle through

should only be serviced by trained and

the heating and air conditioning system.

certified technicians.

Have the cabin air filter replaced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to

NOTICE

the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle

is being driven in severe conditions such

• The refrigerant system should only

as dusty or rough roads, more frequent

be serviced by trained and certified

cabin air filter inspections and changes

technicians to insure proper and safe

are required.

operation.

If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,

• The refrigerant system should be

the system should be checked at an

serviced in a well-ventilated place.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• The air conditioning evaporator

(cooling coil) shall never be repaired

or replaced with one removed from

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a used or salvaged vehicle and new

• Replace the filter according to the

replacement MAC evaporators shall

Maintenance Schedule.

be certified (and labeled) as meeting

SAE Standard J2842.

• If the car is being driven in severe

conditions such as dusty, rough

roads, more frequent cabin air filter

inspections and changes are required.

• When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, have the system be checked

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Convenience Features

WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf

Since the refrigerant is

mildly flammable and

operated at high pressure,

the air conditioning system

should only be serviced

by trained and certified

technicians. It is important

that the correct type

and amount of oil and

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refrigerant are used.

Air conditioning refrigerant label

All refrigerants should be reclaimed

You can find out which air conditioning

with proper equipment.

refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on

Venting refrigerants directly to the

the label located inside of the hood.

atmosphere is harmful to individuals

and environment. Failure to heed these



Example

warnings can lead to serious injuries.

OHYK059001

Each symbols and specification on

the air conditioning refrigerant label is

represented as below:

1. Classification of refrigerant

2. Amount of refrigerant

3. Classification of Compressor lubricant

4. Caution

5. Flammable refrigerant

6. To require registered technician to

service air conditioning system

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