Hyundai Elantra: Braking System / Disc Brakes Wear Indicator, Rear Drum Brakes
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new pads are required, you will hear a high pitched warning sound from your front or rear brakes. You may hear this sound come and go or it may occur whenever you depress the brake pedal.
Note that some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when you first apply (or lightly apply) the brakes. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with your brakes.
NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not continue to drive with worn brake pads.
Information
Always replace brake pads as complete front or rear axle sets.
Rear Drum Brakes
Your rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators. Therefore, have the rear brake linings inspected if you hear a rear brake rubbing noise. Also have your rear brakes inspected each time you change or rotate your tires and when you have the front brakes replaced.
Power Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist
for the brakes will not work. ...
Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. To apply the parking
brake:
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Pull up the parking brake lever as far as possible.
WARNING
To reduce the r ...
Other information:
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: Welcome System
Welcome light
Door handle lamp (if equipped)
When all the doors (and trunk) are closed and locked, the door handle lamp will
come on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.
When the door unlock button is pressed on the remote key or smart key.
When the button of the outsid ...
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the
problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the like cause of the
problem. Check each part in order.
If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaReferenceLower pedal or spongy pedal ...