Hyundai Elantra: Special Driving Conditions / Driving in Flooded Areas, Highway Driving
Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified. Under-inflation may overheat or damage the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires, which may reduce traction or adversely affect vehicle handling. This could lead to sudden tire failure that may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.
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Never over-inflate your tires above the maximum inflation pressure, as specified on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway consumes more fuel and is less efficient than driving at a slower, more moderate speed. Maintain a moderate speed in order to conserve fuel when driving on the highway. Be sure to check both the engine coolant level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may overheat the engine.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous. Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain or on slick pavement:
Slow down and allow extra following distance. A heavy rainfall mak ...
Winter Driving
The severe weather conditions of winter quickly wear out tires and cause other
problems. To minimize winter driving problems, you should take the following suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You ...
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Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: Air Bag Warning Labels
Air bag warning labels, required by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), are attached to alert the driver and passengers of potential
risks of the air bag system. Be sure to read all of the information about the air
bags that are installed on your vehicle in thi ...
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: 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 between R (Reverse) and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do not race the engine.
T ...
