
Maintenance2 6MAINTENANCE SERVICESYou should exercise the utmost care to
prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection proce-
dures.
Should you have any doubts concerning
the inspection or servicing of your vehi-
cle, we strongly recommend that you
have an Authorized Hyundai Dealer per-
form this work.
An Authorized Hyundai Dealer has facto-
ry-trained technicians and genuine
Hyundai parts to service your vehicle
properly. For expert advice and quality
service, see an Authorized Hyundai
Dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational prob-
lems with your vehicle that could lead to
vehicle damage, an accident, or person-
al injury.
Owner’s responsibility Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsibil-
ity.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with the
scheduled maintenance service charts
shown on the following pages. You need
this information to establish your compli-
ance with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your Hyundai warranties.
Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Owner’s Handbook & Warranty
Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
We recommend you have your vehicle
maintained and repaired by an author-
ized Hyundai dealer.
An authorized Hyundai dealer meets
Hyundai's high service quality standards
and receives technical support from
Hyundai in order to provide you with a
high level of service satisfaction.If none of the following conditions are
applicable, then use Schedule 1 –
Normal Maintenance.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or sandy
areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other
corrosive materials are being used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low
speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold
temperatures and/or extremely humid
climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city
traffic during hot weather above 90°F
(32°C).
However, if any of the preceding condi-
tions apply, follow Schedule 2 – Severe
Maintenance.
After 120 months or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) continue to follow the pre-
scribed maintenance intervals.SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
SERVICE

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Maintenance
BRAKESChecking brake fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake fluid, clean the area around
the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent
brake fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
ciated with the wear of the brake linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system checked by an
Authorized Hyundai Dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid. (Refer
to “Recommended Lubricants” later in
this section.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
WARNING -
Brake fluid
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
WARNING -
Loss of brake
fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an Authorized Hyundai Dealer.
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CAUTION
Do not allow brake fluid to contact
the vehicle's body paint, as paint
damage will result. Brake fluid,
which has been exposed to open air
for an extended time should never
be used as its quality cannot be
guaranteed. It should be thrown
out. Don't put in the wrong kind of
fluid. A few drops of mineral-based
oil, such as engine oil, in your brake
system can damage brake system
parts.

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Maintenance
APPEARANCE CAREExterior care Exterior general caution It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.Finish maintenanceWashing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are kept
clear and clean.Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
WARNING -
Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.
CAUTION
Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight
or when the body of the vehicle is
warm.
CAUTION
Water washing in the engine com-
partment may cause the failure of
electrical circuits located in the
engine compartment.
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electri-
cal/electronic components inside
the vehicle as this may damage
them.

Maintenance64 6Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect
it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip the
wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax
these areas even if the rest of the vehicle
does not yet need waxing.
Finish damage repair Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust
and may develop into a major repair
expense.✽ ✽
NOTICEIf your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement, be sure
the body shop applies anti-corrosion
materials to the parts repaired or
replaced. Bright-metal maintenance To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright-metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating of
wax or chrome preservative and rub to
a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts with
a heavier coating of wax or preserva-
tive. If necessary, coat the parts with
non-corrosive petroleum jelly or other
protective compound.
Underbody maintenanceCorrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may col-
lect on the underbody. If these materials
are not removed, accelerated rusting can
occur on underbody parts such as the
fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system, even though they have been
treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month at the end of
each winter. Pay special attention to
these areas because it is difficult to see
all the mud and dirt. It will do more harm
than good to wet down the road grime
without removing it. The lower edges of
doors, rocker panels, and frame mem-
bers have drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped water in
these areas can cause rusting.
CAUTION
Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated
or anodized aluminum parts. This
may result in damage to the pro-
tective coating and cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired,
dry the brakes by applying them
lightly while maintaining a slow for-
ward speed.

Index2 9Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ······ 3-78
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ······················ 3-79
SRS components and functions ······························· 3-83
Occupant classification system ································ 3-86
Side impact air bag ··················································· 3-91
Curtain air bag ·························································· 3-93
SRS care ··································································· 3-94
Air bag warning label ············································· 3-101
Air cleaner ··································································· 6-15
Antenna ······································································ 3-180
Appearance care ·························································· 6-63
Audio remote control ················································· 3-181
Audio system ····························································· 3-182
M445 ······································································ 3-185
M455 ······································································ 3-191
M465 ······································································ 3-201
Automatic climate control system ····························· 3-149
Air conditioning button ·········································· 3-155
Heating and ventilation (front) ······························· 3-150
Heating and ventilation (rear) ································ 3-157
Automatic transaxle ······················································· 4-7
Ignition key interlock system ··································· 4-13
Automatic transaxle operation ··································· 4-8
Transaxle ranges ························································· 4-9
Sports mode ······························································ 4-10
Shift lock system ······················································ 4-12
Automatic transaxle ····················································· 6-17Back warning system ··················································· 4-25
Battery ········································································· 6-35
Before driving ································································ 4-3
Biding arbitration (U.S.A only) ····································· 7-5
Brake system ······························································· 4-17
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ································· 4-20
Parking brake ··························································· 4-19
Power brakes ···························································· 4-17
Brakes ·········································································· 6-19
Bulb wattage ·································································· 8-2
Capacities ······································································· 8-3
Child restraint system ·················································· 3-71
Tether anchor system ··············································· 3-73
Child seat lower anchors ·········································· 3-74
Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock
mode ········································································· 3-75
Climate control air filter ·············································· 6-22
Consumer assistance ······················································ 7-4
Corrosion protection ···················································· 6-61
Cruise control system ·················································· 4-14
Defroster ···································································· 3-136
Dimensions ···································································· 8-2
Door locks ···································································· 3-11A
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Index
Armrest ····································································· 3-44
Headrest ···································································· 3-42
Front seat adjustment - manual ································ 3-39
Front seat adjustment - power ·································· 3-40
Lumbar support ························································ 3-45
Rear seat adjustment ················································ 3-46
Seatback pocket ························································ 3-44
Seat warmer ······························································ 3-45
Seat belts ······································································ 3-59
Seat belt precautions ················································ 3-59
Care of seat belts ······················································ 3-61
Height adjustable shoulder belts ······························ 3-62
Driver's 3-point system ············································ 3-62
Passenger's 3-point system ······································· 3-63
3-point rear center belt ············································· 3-65
Proper use and care of the seat belt system ············· 3-67
Pre-tensioner safety belt ··········································· 3-68
Special driving conditions ··········································· 4-30
Starting the engine ························································· 4-6
Steering wheel ··························································· 3-102
Storage compartments ··············································· 3-171
Center console storage ··········································· 3-172
Glove box ······························································· 3-173
Side table ································································ 3-174
Sunglass holder ······················································ 3-174
Sunroof ········································································ 3-33
Theft-alarm system ························································ 3-7
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ····················· 5-6Tires ··············································································· 8-3
Tires and wheels ·························································· 6-37
Towing ········································································· 5-19
Tie-down hook ························································· 5-22
Trailer towing ······························································ 4-34
Hitches ······································································ 4-35
Safety chains ···························································· 4-35
Trailer brakes ···························································· 4-35
Weight of the trailer (tongue) ··································· 4-39
Trip computer ···························································· 3-113
Vehicle break-in process ················································ 1-3
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ·········· 1-4
Vehicle load limit ························································· 4-41
Compliance label ······················································ 4-43
Tire and loading information label ·························· 4-41
Vehicle capacity weight ··········································· 4-41
Seating capacity ······················································· 4-41
Towing capacity ······················································· 4-41
Cargo capacity ·························································· 4-41
Warnings and indicators ············································ 3-119
Warranties for your Hyundai vehicle ···························· 7-3
Weight of the vehicle ··················································· 4-40
Window ········································································ 3-26
Rear quarter window (manual flip - open) ·············· 3-28
Power window lock switch ······································ 3-28
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