Hyundai Elantra: Maintenance / Battery
WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
to you or bystanders, always follow
these precautions when working near
or handling the battery:
If acid gets into your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate medical
attention. If acid gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the area. If you feel
pain or a burning sensation, get medical
attention immediately.
- When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a
battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
- Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
- NEVER attempt to recharge the
battery when the vehicle’s battery
cables are connected to the battery.
- The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage. NEVER touch
these components with the engine
running or when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
- Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper
cables to touch. It may cause sparks.
- The battery may rupture or explode
when you jump start with a low or
frozen battery.
- Leaked battery electrolyte due to
repeated driving on sharp curves
(e.g. on circuits) may cause safety
problem. Avoid repeated driving on
sharp curves.
NOTICE
- When you do not use the vehicle for a
long time in a low temperature area,
disconnect the battery and keep it
indoors.
- Always charge the battery fully to
prevent battery case damage in low
temperature areas.
NOTICE
If you connect unauthorized electronic
devices to the battery, the battery may
be discharged. Never use unauthorized
devices.
Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wiper functionality...
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease...
Other information:
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s
precautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level
ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set. If possible, block the
wheels.
3. Turn the engine on and allow the
engine to reach normal operating
temperature...
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
is designed to help detect and monitor
approaching vehicles in the driver’s
blind spot area and warn the driver
of a possible collision with a warning
message and audible warning.
In addition, if there is a risk of collision
when changing lanes or driving forward
out of a parking space, the system will
help avoid a collision by applying the
brake...