Washer Fluid; Checking The Washer Fluid Level; Checking The Parking Brake - Hyundai ELANTRA 2016 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

Checking the washer fluid
level
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing.
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CAUTION
To prevent serious injury or
death, take the following safety
precautions when using washer
fluid:
• Do not use engine coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely
obscure
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an acci-
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dent or damage to paint and
body trim.
• Do not allow sparks or flame
to contact the washer fluid or
available.
the washer fluid reservoir.
Washer fluid may contain
alcohol and can be flammable.
• Do not drink washer fluid and
avoid contact
Washer fluid is poisonous to
humans and animals.
• Keep washer fluid away from
children and animals.
PARKING BRAKE

Checking the parking brake

visibility when
Check the stroke of the parking
brake by counting the number of
"clicks'' heard while fully applying it
from the released position. Also, the
parking brake alone should securely
hold the vehicle on a fairly steep
grade. If the stroke is more or less
than specified, have the parking
brake adjusted by an authorized
with skin.
HYUNDAI dealer.
Stroke : 6 clicks at a force of 44
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lbs (20 kg, 196 N)