Hyundai Elantra: Convenient Features / Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking
brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push the secondary
latch up (1) inside of the hood center
and lift the hood (2).
4. Pull out the support rod.
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5. Hold the hood open with the support
rod (3).
WARNING
Support rod
- After driving, the engine
compartment and support rod will
be hot. Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber to prevent
burns.
- The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent
the hood from falling and possibly
injuring you.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
- All filler caps in engine
compartment must be correctly
installed.
- Gloves, rags or any other
combustible material must
be removed from the engine
compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood halfway (lifted
approximately 30 cm from the closed
position) and push down to securely
lock in place. Then double check to be
sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly,
it is not securely locked. Open it
again and close it with more force.
WARNING
- Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
- Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
- Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
• If the driver removes the ignition
key(smart key : turns off the engine)
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for a
few seconds and a warning image will
appear in the LCD window...
Opening the trunk
1. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park,
for automatic transmission/Intelligent
variable transmission) or first gear or
R (Reverse, for manual transmission)
and set the parking brake...
Other information:
When adjusting the steering wheel to a
comfortable position, adjust the steering
wheel so that it points toward your chest,
not toward your face. Make sure you can
see the instrument cluster warning lights
and gauges. After locking the lever, push
the steering wheel both up and down to
be certain it is locked in position...
WARNING
Before installing your child restraint
system always:
Read and follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
child restraint.
Read and follow the instructions
regarding child restraint systems in
this manual.
Failure to follow all warnings and
instructions could increase the risk of
the SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if an
accident occurs...