Hyundai Elantra: Special Driving Conditions / 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.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal while the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that may free the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive wheel spin occurs, the temperature in the tires can increase very quickly. If the tires become damaged, a tire blow out or tire explosion can occur. This condition is dangerous - you and others may be injured. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly causing an engine compartment fire or other damage.Try to avoid spinning the wheels as much as possible to prevent overheating of either the tires or the engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle to spin the wheels above 35 mph (56 km/h).
Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF before rocking the vehicle.
NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the vehicle a few times, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid engine overheating, possible damage to the transmission, and tire damage. See "Towing" in chapter 6.
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 dista ...
Smooth Cornering, Driving at Night
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally,
corners should always be taken under gentle acceleration. Driving at Night
Night driving present ...
Other information:
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: Front Seats
WARNING
Take the following precautions when adjusting your seat:
NEVER attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat
could respond with unexpected movement and may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
Do not place anything under the front seats. Loo ...
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Owners Manual: Child-Protector Rear Door locks
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children seated in the rear
from accidentally opening the rear doors. The rear door safety locks should be used
whenever children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock is located on the edge of each rear door. When the child
safety lock ...
