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I have ALWAYS searched out an end space in a parking lot. Otherwise, it's a long walk from the back 40 to the front door of a store. Using my respective side mirror, I would lower it to get "as close to the curb" without rubbing my tires/rims, as reasonably possible. Today! Discovery!!

On the 2017 Ultimate (maybe ALL models with per mirrors?), if you have your power mirror switch in the center detent (neutral?), the mirrors remain stationary. BUT, if the switch is left in the "on" mode, R or L, and you put the car in reverse? BOTH mirrors angle downward. Back in P, or D? Mirrors return to their original setting.

I manually set both mirrors downward to obtain maximum curb visibility. I left the switch set to one side or the other. Doesn't matter. Put the trans in D, mirrors came back to original placement I had them set at for driving.

I stopped the car, placed into R, mirrors dropped. In D, mirrors reset upward. Repeated this step with the switch centered. Placed in R, mirrors never even moved.

Reminds me of boss' Lexus. Yes, sir, we Elantra owners are moving on up?! SMH at the conveniences. I'm in awe. FWIW, guys and gals.

Probably in the OM, I just ain't got to that part, yet. :blush:
 
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I have ALWAYS searched out an end spec in a parking lot. Using the respective side mirror, I would lower it to get "as close to the curb" without rubbing my tires/rims. Today! Discovery!!

If you have your power side mirrors' switch in the center detent (neutral?), the mirrors remain stationary. BUT, if the switch is left in the "on" mode, R or L, and you put the car in reverse? BOTH mirrors angle downward. Back in P, or D? Mirrors return to their original setting.

I manually set both mirrors downward to obtain maximum curb visibility. I left the switch set to one of them. Put the trans in D, mirrors came back to original placement I had them set at for driving.

I stopped the car, placed into R, mirrors dropped. In D, mirrors reset upward. Repeated this step with the switch centered. Placed in R, mirrors never even moved.

Reminds me of boss' Lexus. Yes, sir, we Elantra owners are moving on up?! SMH at the conveniences. I'm in awe.
Geeze, dude, I don't even have one and I knew they did this.



(in all fairness, you weren't here when someone else posted this same dicovery. I think you were still battling plumbing or something...)
 
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My apologies. Just don't tell me this feature was on my 2011 & 2013. I'll really feel stupid. Been away for a bit, lost track of "new gizmos," since 2014, or so.

My plumbing is fine, btw. It was the new house. LOL
 
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I will double check my 2013 but mine does not have the tech package, but I usually keep the switch in the "locked" center position. Will try tomorrow morning.

Glad to hear the 2017 do have this feature.
 
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Must be on the upper trim levels, doesn't do it on the Limited.

Never made much use of it on my BMW so I guess I won't miss it.
 
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I used to do that. Now I use these: [ame]http://www.amazon.com/Fit-System-C0400-Passenger-Adjustable/dp/B001DKT0DO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460659338&sr=8-1&keywords=wide+angle+mirror+blind+spot+round[/ame]

They allow me to back into a parking space perfectly between the white lines (even if you don't have a backup camera). They also allow me to park within a couple of inches of the curb. The adjustable ones allow you to see both blind spot drivers and the curb.

The link is for the smaller of the blind spot mirrors. They make a larger one that makes vision easier but takes up more of the regular mirror space.
 
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I used to do that. Now I use these: http://www.amazon.com/Fit-System-C0...1&keywords=wide+angle+mirror+blind+spot+round

They allow me to back into a parking space perfectly between the white lines (even if you don't have a backup camera). They also allow me to park within a couple of inches of the curb. The adjustable ones allow you to see both blind spot drivers and the curb.

The link is for the smaller of the blind spot mirrors. They make a larger one that makes vision easier but takes up more of the regular mirror space.
I need a set of those on my car. In English, "Volkswagen CC" means "ridiculous amounts of unnecessary blind spots," when translated from German.
 
#12 ·
Here is a tactic for head-in parking in tight spaces.

Instead of heading in directly into the open space, aim the front of your car to the space just beyond the space you want to pull into.

Then rack your steering wheel all the way over to the other direction and back-up. The will put your car in a straight line to the space you want to pull into. Then put the car in Drive and pull straight into the space. You will not be parked on an angle, you will be perfectly parallel to the white lines.

This was a very common tactic in the 1950s and 1960s when the huge land barges were around. People forgot about it when cars got smaller. But nowadays the parking spaces have gotten smaller too and more larger cars are around (SUVs, Sonatas, Azeras, etc.) so this is something that is useful once again.
 
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Not recommended to do, but still fun to try: Took my niece to a BBQ Festival in my home town. Hit the interstate so I could point out this feature. When I took my hands off the wheel, I thought she was gonna freak out. And as the car went around a curve, tracking flawlessly, she sat in utter disbelief.

It sure has improved my driving skills. This, and the other new safety features for 2017.

Let's face facts, kids. As you get older, your skills diminish. We have all been behind, or around, some old geezer that does stupid stuff in the car. I'm not there, YET, but I am a realist. It's only a matter of time. :grin: These features enhance my abilities to be a safe, courteous driver. AND, might be some good features for the newly licensed teenager...to protect them. But mostly to protect US from them!!!
 
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I kinda see it the other way for the teenager aspect. Better for them to learn to drive the hard way.

Too easy for "Hey, I can open my next beer without stopping at the light b/c the car will stay in the lane so I don't have to hold the wheel with one hand."

OTOH - DWI is much less tolerated than when we were growing up, so I might be worrying too much here.
 
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OTOH - DWI is much less tolerated than when we were growing up, so I might be worrying too much here.
You're correct. If you got stopped in the 60's, the officer would chew your butt out, confiscate your beer, and send you off half-terrified. Not the case, today.

Often wondered what those guys did with the seized beer. Take it home to restock their fridge? ;)
 
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Yep - times have changed. I got stopped a few times in the 80's and was told once "Drive straight home, b/c you don't need to be out on the roads in your condition." In the 90's, I got a TICKET for driving without headlights b/c the officer was mad that he COULDN'T write up a DUI. (Alternator failed at 2 a.m.)
 
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i keep my seat all the back (6'2"). Love the legroom. And I'm the only one driving, so "Driver #2" doesn't get any input. Guess I could set it to a different, yet comfortable setting, and change between the two on a trip. Will need to see if that works while car is in motion.

Out of curiosity, does the Lane Keep Assist System keep you continuously centered in the lane, or does it basically just correct the position of the car if it veers too close or over one of the lines? Thanks!
Doesn't veer over the lines, but can, on occasion, get close but quickly corrects itself. At the time, my hands were off the wheel and I was testing its functionality.

The car has maneuvered through a lazy S turn at 70mph. No hands. Mind-boggling.

Got in the car barefooted. Had scrubs on, shoes/socks in hand. Got on highway, set cruise, let go of the steering wheel, put on one sock/shoe and tied it. Touched wheel, let go, proceeded to repeat with the other foot.

And yes, I was watching the road while doing this. This car never ceases to amaze me.
 
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It does as good a job as most drivers, better than some. Put it this way: it's the perfect tool for an alcoholic as long as he doesn't have to make 90 degree turns. The car will not cross over the line. It will not swerve like an inebriated driver. If in "cruise control" mode, the car will basically drive itself, provided the driver keeps his habd(s) on the wheel.

And should the car ahead slow down, the cruise also reacts and slows to maintain that safety margin between the two vehicles.

If someone is "marginal" on blood alch content, it's theoretically possible they could get home without drawing too much attention to themselves.

But let's not lose sight of this: NO excuse for not being a responsible driver. Alc and gas do not mix. You need a designated driver if you're gonna be the designated drunk.

If you do let go of the wheel, the warning sounds in -l15 seconds. Not grabbing the wheel results in the feature shutting down. And the car veers off on its own, into whatever crazy direction it decides to go.
 
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It does as good a job as most drivers, better than some. Put it this way: it's the perfect tool for an alcoholic as long as he doesn't have to make 90 degree turns. The car will not cross over the line. It will not swerve like an inebriated driver. If in "cruise control" mode, the car will basically drive itself, provided the driver keeps his habd(s) on the wheel.

And should the car ahead slow down, the cruise also reacts and slows to maintain that safety margin between the two vehicles.

If someone is "marginal" on blood alch content, it's theoretically possible they could get home without drawing too much attention to themselves.

But let's not lose sight of this: NO excuse for not being a responsible driver. Alc and gas do not mix. You need a designated driver if you're gonna be the designated drunk.

If you do let go of the wheel, the warning sounds in -l15 seconds. Not grabbing the wheel results in the feature shutting down. And the car veers off on its own, into whatever crazy direction it decides to go.

I'm sure Hyundai USA will look upon this as a resounding endorsement of their product...:blink:
 
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About the alarm sound when arming your 2017. There's an entirely new annunciation. I recall the early MD owners (some) used to complain about the "wimpy sound" from the arming horn. It never bothered me. But there's been a change for 2017. The former sound? Gone. More of a chirp, now. Hopefully, it meets the approval and discerning tastes of the previous complainers. ;)
 
#26 · (Edited)
Popped the hood, checked fluid levels after the recent excursion. Noticed that firewall sound deadening blanket, and the under-hood sound blanket. Helps explain the additional quieting inside the cabin.

Looks like Hyundai upgraded the quality of their grounding straps, although the driver side has been relocated from the fender to the firewall area. . Brake master cylinder "appears" larger capacity than my other one. Hood "feels" heavier. (or I am getting weaker with age.) Note to forum membership: keep your suppository remarks to yourselves, kids! ;)

Even the "fuse puller" located in the fuse box under the hood appears "longer" than my other one. I could be wrong.

Bear in mind, I'm comparing this 2017 against my former 2013. 2014's-16's may already have had these upgrades implemented. I'm sure I'll find more stuff as I dig deeper. I feel like I'm a kid running through the neighborhood on a scavenger hunt.

Oh, I guess I now take for granted the fact that I have a spare tire. Or what loosely resembles or passes for a spare tire.
 
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I practically live in my car during the week, driving over 600 miles to and from work. I find that having a trash bag is essential.

On my 2016 Sonata there is a pen holder in the glove box. I installed a stick pen (minus the cap) and I loop one handle of a supermarket plastic bag over the ends of the pen. Then I close the glove box. It is secure and keeps open enough for easy deposit of coffee cups, etc.

On my 2013 Sonata I installed two of these hooks inside the glove box about 3" apart. I hook the grocery bag to the hooks and close the glove box. The hooks work better and I will be installing them in the 2016 Sonata as soon as the hooks arrive. These are easily removed if necessary so this is not a permanent installation: [ame]http://www.amazon.com/Command-Designer-Plastic-Water-Resistant-4-Strip/dp/B000FCES6K/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1461599856&sr=8-7&keywords=3m+hook+strips[/ame]
 
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I practically live in my car during the week, driving over 600 miles to and from work. I find that having a trash bag is essential.

On my 2016 Sonata there is a pen holder in the glove box. I installed a stick pen (minus the cap) and I loop one handle of a supermarket plastic bag over the ends of the pen. Then I close the glove box. It is secure and keeps open enough for easy deposit of coffee cups, etc.

On my 2013 Sonata I installed two of these hooks inside the glove box about 3" apart. I hook the grocery bag to the hooks and close the glove box. The hooks work better and I will be installing them in the 2016 Sonata as soon as the hooks arrive. These are easily removed if necessary so this is not a permanent installation: http://www.amazon.com/Command-Desig...qid=1461599856&sr=8-7&keywords=3m+hook+strips
I remember seeing hooks like these at the big box hardware stores, Target, Wally-World, and Office Depot. Gonna have to check that out.

There is nowhere to hook a litter bag in the 2017. Well, maybe the one with the strap that fits around the shifter. I'm looking for something a bit more professional-looking. These books may be just the answer. Thanks.
 
#29 ·
I installed 2 of these in each of mine. One on each front door. Easy enough to dump while refueling and just uses the dead space between the door and seat. They just clip to the map pocket.


 
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I placed the hooks about 3" apart on the left side inside the glove box.

The issue with the location is that it covers the glove box latch. But I am able to actuate the latch right through the thin plastic film of the bag. So not much of an issue.

When I hanged it from the pen holder it was a little too far away to reach easily.

Of course if there is a passenger I have to remove the bag and tie it off, but that takes just a second.

I have to find a spot for the trash bag each new car I get. But I think this approach will work going forward. So far I've used it on three cars and it has worked fine. I even was able to buy 1,000 black T-shirt bags from Sam's Club for $12.00, and the black bag is less noticeable than the typical white ones. And 1,000 bags will last me 20 years or so (and they are new so there are no holes for the cups to drip out of.)
 
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I've been through almost every style of commercially available trash holder for cars and the supermarket bags work best. If they fill up and you don't have a place to dispose of them, you tie them off and put in a second bag. Throw out the full bag at a later time.

And those commercial units seem not to hold a single Grande or Vente coffee cup. And if you crush them the liquid pools at the bottom and you have to wash them out or get ants.

They do look better, but in the long run you will find that the t-shirt bags work best.

Black T-Shirt Carryout Bags (1,000 ct.) - Sam's Club
 
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I don't keep that much trash in my cars. I toss large items when I get out and empty this can when I refuel. I can't stand for trash to stay in a car.
 
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Good point. The Elantra seems deeply rooted in the Hyundai lineup of offerings. As does the Accent, and Sonata. And Genesis is spinning off the Hyundai brand logo with its own dealerships.

Something to ponder, what's the fate of Equus? Making its sales projections within its targeted, upper-scale audience? And the Azera? A magnificent offering but lacks production and sales...possibly due to Hyundai's poor advertising campaigns.

So, with the turbo Sport coming on board in the Fall, and the new Ioniq about to unveil, where does this leave the GT and, moreover, the Veloster? Maybe others will know.

Something is underfoot with this developer and it could/should be exciting. I guess time will tell.
 
#40 ·
In general, I think Asian horns tend to have more of the meep-meep Road-runner sound - and I have a theory for this.

I think it has to do more with personality in general:

The Asian horn is pretty mild-mannered. It's a nice way to say Hi - the kind of horn you want if you are picking a friend up and don't want to get out and go to the door, or if you accidentally cut someone off and want them to know you know you were wrong and are sorry.

The USA horn is more the NY one-finger salute - it's a more a "Stay the F#ck in your own lane." or "The light turned green already, go you idiot!" style.

The PC police are likely watching and looking for me now !!!
 
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