Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............................. 8-2
Engine Number ............................................................. 8-3
Recommended Inflation Pressures ............................... 8-4
Snow Tires..................................................................8-10
Tire Chains ..................................................................8-10
Tire Rotation................................................................8-10
Tire Balancing.............................................................8-11
Tire Traction................................................................8-11
When to Replace Tires ...............................................8-11
Spare Tire and Tools ...................................................8-12
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle..........................8-12
Consumer Information.................................................8-13
Reporting Safety Defects............................................8-16
CONSUMER INFORMATION &
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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I035A01JM-AATCHECKING TIRE INFLATION PRES-
SURE
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to Check
Use a good quality gage to check tire
pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly inflated simply by looking
at them. Radial tires may look properly
inflated even when they're underinflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure when
the tires are cold. - "Cold" means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than 1
mile (1.6 km).
Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem. Press the tire gage firmly
onto the valve to get a pressure mea-
surement. If the cold tire inflation pres-
sure matches the recommended pres-
sure on the tire and loading information o Check the pressure of your spare
tire each time you check the pres-
sure of other tires.
o Never overload your car. Be espe-
cially careful about overloading if
you equip your car with a luggage
rack or car top carrier.
o Worn, old tires can cause acci-
dents. If your tread is badly worn,
or if your tires have been dam-
aged, replace them.
label, no further adjustment is neces-
sary. If the pressure is low, add air until
you reach the recommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the center
of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pres-
sure with the tire gage. Be sure to put
the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out
dirt and moisture.
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1. Manufacturer or Brand name
o Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
2. Tire size (example: P205/60R 16
94H)
o The "P" indicates the tire is de-
signed for passenger vehicles. A
"T" is the designation for a tempo-
rary spare tire. (If installed)
o Three-digit number (205): This num-
ber gives the width in millimeters
of the tire from sidewall edge to
sidewall edge.
o Two-digit number (60): This num-
ber, known as the aspect ratio,
gives the tire's ratio of height to
width.
o R: The "R" stands for radial.
o Two-digit number (16): This number
is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
o Two (or three) digit number (94):
This number is the tire's load in-
dex. It is a measurement of how
much weight each tire can sup-
port.o H: Speed Rating. The speed rating
denotes the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended
periods of time. The ratings range
from "A" to "Z" (98 to 186 MPH).
3. TIN (Tire Identification Number) for
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
o DOT: Abbreviation for the "Depart-
ment of Transportation". The sym-
bol can be placed above, below or
to the left or right of the Tire Iden
tification Number. Indicates tire is
in compliance with the U.S. De-
partment of Transportation Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
o 1st two-digit code: Manufacturer's
identification mark
o 2nd two-digit code: Tire size
o 3rd three-digit code: Tire type code
(Optional)
o 4th four-digit code: Date of Manu-
facture
Federal law requires tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on
the sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamen-
tal characteristics of the tire and also
provides the tire identification number
(TIN) for safety standard certification.
The TIN can be used to identify the tire
in case of a recall.I030B01L-AATTIRE SIDEWALL LABELING
I030B04JM
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234 5, 6
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I090A01A-AATWHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
The original tires on your car have tread
wear indicators. The tread wear indica-
tors appear when the tread depth is 0.06
in. (1.6 mm). The tire should be re-
placed when these appear as a solid bar
across two or more grooves of the
tread. Always replace your tires with
those of the recommended size. If you
change wheels, the new wheel's rim
width and offset must meet
Hyundai specification.
HGK248
0.06 in. (1.6 mm)
Wear indicator
I080A01A-AATTIRE TRACTION
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. To reduce the
possibility of losing control, slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road.I070A01A-AATTIRE BALANCING
A tire that is out of balance may affect
handling and tire wear. The tires on your
Hyundai were balanced before the car
was delivered but may need balancing
again during the years you own the car.
Whenever a tire is dismounted for re-
pair, it should be rebalanced before
being reinstalled
on the car.
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WARNING:
o Do not use the temporary spare
tire for tire rotation.
o Do not mix bias ply and radial ply
tires under any circumstances.
This may cause unusual handling
characteristics that could result in
death, serious injury, or property
damage.
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SPARE TIRE AND TOOLSI100A02E-AATYour Hyundai is delivered with the fol-
lowing:
Spare tire and wheel
Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar
Jack
I100A03LI110A01A-AAT
SHOP MANUALA Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your
authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro-
fessional technicians, but is simple enough for
most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.I120A03A-AATWARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI
VEHICLEo New vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited
Warranty.
o New vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Lim-
ited Powertrain Warranty (original owner
only).
o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o California Emission Control System War-
ranty (if applicable)
o Emission Performance Warranty Federal
vehicle
o Replacement Parts and Accessories Lim-
ited WarrantyNOTE:Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.
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WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dan-
gerous! Worn-out tires can cause
loss of braking effectiveness,
steering control and traction. When
replacing tires, never mix radial
and bias ply tires on the same car.
If you replace radial tires with bias-
ply tires, they must be installed in
sets of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other
than the recommended sizes could
cause unusual handling charac-
teristics that could cause death,
serious injury, or property dam-
age.
o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
dimensional specifications may
fit poorly and result in damage to
the vehicle, including broken
wheel studs.
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INDEX
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P
Parking Brake...................................................................................1-65
Passenger Presence Detection ....................................................... 1-35
Power Outlet .....................................................................................1-53
Power Seat............................................................................ 1-13 ~ 1-14
Adjusting seat forward and rearward...........................................1-13
Adjusting seatbag angle ...............................................................1-14
Seat cushion height adjustment...................................................1-13
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-20
R
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................................1-50
Replacement of light bulbs ...............................................................6-22
S
Seat
Front.................................................................................. 1-10 ~ 1-14
Seat Warmer .....................................................................................1-16
Seat Belts
3-Point system .................................................................. 1-20 ~ 1-23
Adjustable height.........................................................................1-20
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-22
Care of seat belts ........................................................................1-19
Precautions..................................................................................1-17
Spark Plugs........................................................................................ 6-8
Spectacle Case .................................................................................1-59
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-44Starting Procedure .............................................................................. 2-4
Steering Wheel Freeplay..................................................................6-16
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever .................................................................1-75
Stereo Radio Operation (H940A, H940C) .... 1-95 ~ 1-97, 1-106 ~ 1-108
Stereo Sound System ............................................................ 1-93 ~ 1-94
Sun Visor..........................................................................................1-73
Sunroof................................................................................... 1-55 ~ 1-57
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-44
Theft-Alarm system.................................................................... 1-7 ~ 1-9
Tires
Balancing.....................................................................................8-11
Chains..........................................................................................8-10
If you have a flat tire ...........................................................3-5 ~ 3-11
Information..................................................................................... 8-3
Pressures ....................................................................................... 8-4
Rotation........................................................................................8-10
Snow tires...................................................................................... 8-9
Spare tire ....................................................................................... 3-5
Traction........................................................................................8-11
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle).......................................................... 2-15 ~ 2-18
Emergency...................................................................................3-12
If your car must be towed ...........................................................3-11
Traction Control System.......................................................... 2-9 ~ 2-10
Transaxle
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