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 Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16
feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
 Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
F080301ABH
Emergency towing precautions
 Place the ignition switch in ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked.
 Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
 Release the parking bake. 
 Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have 
reduced brake performance.  More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
 If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.
WARNING 
Use extreme caution when towing 
the vehicle. 
 driving maneuvers which would 
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.
 If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not forcibly con-
tinue the towing. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for
assistance.
 Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
 Keep away from the vehicle dur- ing towing.
OBK069020
CAUTION  - Automatic
transaxle
 If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transaxle is in neu- tral. Be sure the steering isunlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi-cle to operate the steering and brakes.
 To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)and  drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile) when towing.
 Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If itis below the "HOT" range on thedipstick, add fluid. If you cannotadd fluid, a towing dolly must be
used.   
         
        
        
     
        
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619
What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED) 
F110000AUN There are some emergency commodities 
in the vehicle to help you respond to theemergency situation. 
F110100AUN 
Fire extinguisher 
If there is small fire and you know how to 
use the fire extinguisher, take the follow-
ing steps carefully. 
1. Pull the pin at the top of the extin- guisher that keeps the handle from being accidentally pressed.
2. Aim the nozzle toward the base of the fire.
3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft) away from the fire and squeeze the handle
to discharge the extinguisher. If you
release the handle, the discharge will
stop.
4. Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire. After the fire appears
to be out, watch it carefully since it
may re-ignite. F110200AUN 
First aid kit  
There are some items such as scissors, 
bandage and adhesive tape and etc. in
the kit to give first aid to an injured per-son. 
F110300AUN 
Triangle reflector  
Place the triangle reflector on the road to 
warn oncoming vehicles during emer-
gencies, such as when the vehicle is
parked by the roadside due to any prob-
lems. 
F110400AUN 
Tire pressure gauge  (If equipped) 
Tires normally lose some air in day-to- 
day use, and you may have to add a few
pounds of air periodically and it is not
usually a sign of a leaking tire, but of nor-
mal wear. Always check tire pressurewhen the tires are cold because tire pres-
sure increases with temperature. To check the tire pressure, take the fol-
lowing steps; 
1. Unscrew the inflation valve cap that is
located on the rim of the tire.
2. Press and hold the gauge against the tire valve. Some air will escape as you 
begin and more will escape if you don't
press the gauge in firmly.
3. A firm non-leaking push will activate the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge to know whether the tire pressure is lowor high.
5. Adjust the tire pressures to the speci- fied pressure. Refer to “Tires and
wheels” in section 8.
6. Reinstall the inflation valve cap. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Maintenance
Severe driving conditions 
A : Repeated short distance driving 
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (90°F) G : Driving in mountainous areas
H : Towing a trailer
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving over 140 km/h (87 mile/h)
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Propeller shaft I Every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months C, E
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots I C, D, E, F
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R C, E
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently 
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently 
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently 
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently 
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently 
depending on the condition 
         
        
        
     
        
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Maintenance
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7
G060200AEN Changing the engine oil and filter 
Have engine oil and filter changed by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according tothe Maintenance Schedule at the begin-ning of this section. G070000AUN The high-pressure cooling system has a 
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory. 
Check the antifreeze protection and 
coolant level at least once a year, at thebeginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate. G070100AEN 
Checking the coolant level     
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irrita- tion or cancer of the skin if left in
contact with the skin for prolonged
periods of time. Used engine oil
contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughlywith soap and warm water as soon
as possible after handling used oil.
ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING - Removing
radiator cap
 Never attempt to remove the radi- ator cap while the engine is oper- 
ating or hot. Doing so might leadto cooling system and engine
damage and could result in seri-
ous personal injury from escap-ing hot coolant or steam.
(Continued)
(Continued) 
 Turn the engine off and wait untilit cools down. Use extreme care 
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you aresure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap,
using a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
 Even if the engine is not operat- ing, do not remove the radiatorcap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still blow
out under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.    
         
        
        
     
        
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Index
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I
Theft-alarm system  ······················································ 4-11 
Tire specification and pressure label  ····························· 8-7
Tires and wheels ··················································· 7-34, 8-3
Towing ········································································· 6-15
Trailer towing  ······························································ 5-47
Trunk ············································································ 4-18 
Vehicle break-in process  ················································ 1-4 
Vehicle certification label  ·············································· 8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ····························· 8-6
Vehicle weight  ····························································· 5-46 
Washer fluid ································································· 7-23 
Windows ······································································ 4-20
Windshield defrosting and defogging  ························· 4-87
Winter driving  ······························································ 5-42
Wiper blades  ································································ 7-28
Wipers and washers  ····················································· 4-63
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