2009 Hyundai Sonata tire type

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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SMOOTH CORNERINGC150A01A-AATAvoid braking or gear changing in corners,
especially when roads are wet. Ideally,
corners should always be taken under
gentle acceleration. If you follow these
suggestions, tire wear will be held to a
minimum.
C160A01A-AATThe more severe weather conditions of
winter result in greater wear and other
problems. To minimize the problems of
winter driving, you should follow these
suggestions:C160B01A-AATSnowy or Icy ConditionsTo drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may
be necessary to use snow tires or to install
tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are
needed, it is necessary to select tires
equivalent in size and type of the original
equipment tires. Failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of
your car. Furthermore, speeding, rapid
acceleration, sudden brake applications,
and sharp turns are potentially very
hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to
the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications
on snowy or icy roads may cause skids to
occur. You need to keep sufficient distance
between the vehicle in operation in front
and your vehicle. Also, apply the brake
gently. It should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tire will provide a greater
driving force, but will not prevent side skids.NOTE:Tire chains are not legal in all states.
Check state laws before fitting tire
chains.WINTER DRIVING
C160D01A-AATCheck Battery and CablesWinter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in Section 6. The
level of charge in your battery can be
checked by your Hyundai dealer or a
service station.C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol
CoolantYour Hyundai is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates
the water pump and prevents freezing. Be
sure to replace or replenish your coolant in
accordance with the maintenance
schedule in Section 5. Before winter, have
your coolant tested to assure that its
freezing point is sufficient for the
temperatures anticipated during the winter.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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8. When parking your car and trailer, es-
pecially on a hill, be sure to follow all
the normal precautions. Turn your front
wheel into the curb, set the parking
brake firmly, and put the transaxle in 1st
or Reverse (manual) or Park (automatic).
In addition, place wheel chocks at each
of the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start
your vehicle and trailer moving, and
then apply the trailer brake controller by
hand to be sure the brakes are working.
This lets you check your electrical
connection at the same time.
10. During your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure, and that
the lights and any trailer brakes are still
working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration
or sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane
changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat, resulting
in reduced braking efficiency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a
lower gear and use the engine braking
effect.
When ascending a long grade, down-
shift the transaxle to a lower gear and
reduce speed to reduce chances of
engine overloading and/or overheat-
ing.
CAUTION:
If overheating should occur when tow-
ing, (the temperature gauge reads near
red zone), taking the following action
may reduce or eliminate the problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the
gear selector in park or neutral and
idle the engine at a higher speed.
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VEHICLE LOAD LIMITC190F02JM-AATTire and Loading Information Label
ONF058021N
15. If you have to stop while going uphill,
do not hold the vehicle in place by
pressing on the accelerator. This can
cause the automatic transaxle to over-
heat. Use the parking brake or
footbrake.NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more
frequently.
Type A
Type B
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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
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I030A03NF-AATRECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLA-
TION PRESSURES
Tire label located on the driver's side
center pillar outer panel gives the cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle with the original tire size, the
number of people that can be in your
vehicle and vehicle capacity weight.These pressures were chosen to pro-
vide the most satisfactory combination
of ride comfort, tire wear and stability
under normal conditions. Tire pressures
should be checked at least monthly.
Proper tire inflation pressures should
be maintained for these reasons:
I030A01NF-AONF058021N
Type A
Type B

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o V: 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. It indicates the
tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation Mo-
tor 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-
factureo Four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 3105 means
the 31st week of 2005.
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubbercoated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which in-
clude steel, nylon, polyester, and
others. The letter "R" means radial
ply construction; the letter "D" means
diagonal or bias ply construction;
and the letter "B" means belted-bias
ply construction.
5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation pres-
sure. 1. Manufacturer or Brand name
o Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
2. Tire size
(example: P215/60R16 94V)
o The "P" indicates the tire is de-
signed for passenger vehicles.
o Three-digit number (215): 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 num-
ber is the wheel or rim diameter in
inches.
o Two digit number (94): This num-
ber is the tire's load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight
each tire can support.

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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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I060A02A-AATTIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km). If you notice that
tires are wearing unevenly between ro-
tations, have the car checked by a
Hyundai dealer so the cause may be
corrected.
After rotating, adjust the tire pressures
and be sure to check the wheel nut
torque. 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.
I060A02NF
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WARNING:
o When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, drive at less than
20 mph (30 km/h).
o Use the SAE "S" class or wire &
plastic chains.
o If you have noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to avoid contact with the
vehicle body.
o To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6
miles.
o Don't use a tire chains on a vehicle
equipped with aluminium wheels.
If it is unavoidable use wire-type
chains.
o Use wire chains less than 15mm to
prevent damage to the chain's con-
nection.

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS2
J010A03NF-AATMEASUREMENTJ060A01NF-AATFUEL SYSTEMJ020A01NF-AATPOWER STEERING
J030A03NF-AATTIRE
in.(mm)
Fuel tank capacity
17.7us.gal (14.7 imp.gal, 67 liter)
18.5 us.gal (15.4 imp.gal, 70 liter)* ITEM
J050A01NF-AATBRAKE
Dual hydraulic with brake booster
Ventilated disc
Disc type
Cable operated on rear wheel Type
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Parking brake
Type
Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump typeRack and pinion
0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm)
5.90 in. (150 mm)
Vane type
2.4L/3.3L
189.9 (4800)
72.0 (1830)
58.0 (1475)
107.4 (2730)
61.61 (1565)
61.02 (1550) Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheel base
Wheel tread
Front
Rear
Inflation Pressure
32PSI (220kPa)
60PSI (420kPa)
Type
Full
TemporarySize
P215/60R16
P215/55R17
T125/80D16
* : if installed

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INDEX
5
Multi Box .............................................................................1-74
O
Odometer............................................................................1-56
Outside Rearview Mirror ....................................................1-75
P
Parking Brake .....................................................................1-83
Power Adjustable Pedals ..................................................2-12
Power Outlets .....................................................................1-67
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................6-26
R
Rear Seat
Armrest ............................................................................1-91
Folding rear seatbacks ...................................................1-20
Warning...........................................................................1-20
Rear Window Defroster Switch .........................................1-65
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................................8-16
S
Seat
Front ................................................................................1-14
Rear.................................................................................1-20
Seat Belts
3-Point system ................................................................1-24
Adjusting your seat belt ..................................................1-26
Care of seat belts ...........................................................1-23
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...................................................1-32
Precautions.....................................................................1-21
Seatback Pocket ................................................................1-68Speedometer......................................................................1-56
Starting Procedure ............................................................... 2-5
Steering Wheel
Free-play.........................................................................6-20
Tilt and telescopic type ...................................................1-89
Tilt type ............................................................................1-89
Stereo Sound System ......................................................1-112
Sunglass Holder ................................................................1-73
Sun Visor ............................................................................1-88
Sunroof...............................................................................1-69
T
Tachometer.........................................................................1-56
Theft-Alarm System .............................................................. 1-8
Tires
All season tires ................................................................. 8-9
Balancing........................................................................8-10
Chains............................................................................... 8-9
Changing a flat tire .........................................................3-10
Checking the inflation pressure ....................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire .......................................................3-10
Information........................................................................ 8-2
Maintenance...................................................................8-12
Pressure............................................................................ 8-3
Replacement...................................................................8-11
Rotation...........................................................................8-10
Sidewall labeling.............................................................. 8-5
Snow tires ......................................................................... 8-9
Spare tire .......................................................................... 3-9
Terminology and definitions ............................................. 8-7
Traction...........................................................................8-11