Hyundai Elantra: Driving Your Vehicle / Special Driving Conditions
Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud and sand, take the below suggestions:
- Drive cautiously and keep a longer braking distance.
- Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
- When your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid unnecessary wheel spin.
- Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other non-slip materials under the wheels to provide additional traction while the vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING
Downshifting with an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)/ dual clutch transmission while driving on slippery surfaces can cause an accident.The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. Be careful when downshifting on slippery surfaces.
- Rocking the Vehicle
- Smooth Cornering, Driving at Night
- Driving in the Rain
- Driving in Flooded Areas, Highway Driving
Limitations of the System
The Smart Cruise Control system may have limits to its ability to detect distance
to the vehicle ahead due to road and traffic conditions.
On curves
The Smart Cruise Control system may not de ...
Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth betwe ...
Other information:
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: Storage Compartment
WARNING
Never store cigarette lighters, propane cylinders, or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These items may catch fire and/or explode if the vehicle
is exposed to hot temperatures for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage compartment covers closed securely wh ...
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: Charging System Warning Light, Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
When this warning light illuminates while the engine is running, the battery
is not being charged. Immediately turn OFF all electrical accessories. Try not to
use electrically operated controls, such as the power windows. Keep the engine running.
Have the vehicl ...
