2012 Hyundai Elantra tyre pressure

Maintenance
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Checking tyre inflation pressure
Check your tyres once a month or
more.
Also, check the tyre pressure of the
spare tyre.
How to check
Use a good quality gage to check
tyre pressure. You can not tell if your
tyres are properly inflated simply by
looking at them. Radial tyres may
look properly inflated even when
they're underinflated.
Check the tyre's inflation pressure
when the tyres are cold. - "Cold"
means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least three hours or driven nomore than 1.6 km (1 mile).
WARNING - Tyre Inflation
Overinflation or underinflation
can reduce tyre life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tyre failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.
CAUTION - Tyre pressure
Always observe the following:
Check tyre pressure when the tyres are cold. (After vehiclehas been parked for at leastthree hours or hasn't beendriven more than 1.6 km (one mile) since startup.)
Check the pressure of your spare tyre each time youcheck the pressure of othertyres.
Never overload your vehicle. Be careful not to overload avehicle luggage rack if yourvehicle is equipped with one.
Worn, old tyres can cause accidents. If your tread isbadly worn, or if your tyres have been damaged, replacethem.
CAUTION
Warm tyres normally exceed recommended cold tyre pres-sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6psi). Do not release air fromwarm tyres to adjust the pres- sure or the tyres will be under-inflated.
Be sure to reinstall the tyre inflation valve caps. Withoutthe valve cap, dirt or moisture could get into the valve coreand cause air leakage. If avalve cap is missing, install a new one as soon as possible.

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Remove the valve cap from the tyre
valve stem. Press the tyre gage firm-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tyre infla-tion pressure matches the recom-mended pressure on the tyre and
loading information label, no further
adjustment is necessary. If the pres-
sure is low, add air until you reachthe recommended amount.
If you overfill the tyre, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the
centre of the tyre valve. Recheck the
tyre pressure with the tyre gage. Be
sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-
ture.Tyre rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recom- mended that the tyres be rotated
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tyres for
correct balance.
When rotating tyres, check for
uneven wear and damage. Abnormal
wear is usually caused by incorrect
tyre pressure, improper wheel align-
ment, out-of-balance wheels, severe
braking or severe cornering. Look for
bumps or bulges in the tread or side
of tyre. Replace the tyre if you find
either of these conditions. Replace
the tyre if fabric or cord is visible.
After rotation, be sure to bring thefront and rear tyre pressures to spec-
ification and check lug nut tightness.
Refer to “Tyre and wheels” in section 8.
WARNING
Inspect your tyres frequently for proper inflation as well as
wear and damage. Always use
a tyre pressure gauge.
Tyres with too much or too lit- tle pressure wear unevenly
causing poor handling, loss of
vehicle control, and suddentyre failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.The recommended cold tyre
pressure for your vehicle can
be found in this manual and onthe tyre label located on the
driver's side centre pillar.
Worn tyres can cause acci- dents. Replace tyres that are
worn, show uneven wear, or
are damaged.
Remember to check the pres- sure of your spare tyre.
HYUNDAI recommends that
you check the spare every
time you check the pressure
of the other tyres on your
vehicle.

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Tyre replacement
If the tyre is worn evenly, a tread
wear indicator will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This showsthere is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch)
of tread left on the tyre. Replace the
tyre when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tyre.
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Tread wear indicatorWARNING - Replacing
tyres
To reduce the chance or serious
or fatal injuries from an acci-
dent caused by tyre failure or
loss of vehicle control:
Replace tyres that are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tyres can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, andtraction.
Do not drive your vehicle with too little or too much pressure
in your tyres. This can lead to
uneven wear and tyre failure.
When replacing tyres, never mix radial and bias-ply tyres
on the same car. You must
replace all tyres (including the
spare) if moving from radial to
bias-ply tyres.
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Using tyres and wheel otherthan the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics and poor vehi-
cle control, resulting in a seri-ous accident.
Wheels that do not meet HYUNDAI’s specifications
may fit poorly and result in
damage to the vehicle or
unusual handling and poor
vehicle control.
The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. Tyre
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tyres, all 4
tyres must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tyres of a dif-
ferent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) / ESC (Electronic
Stability Control) to work
irregularly. (if equipped)

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4. Tyre ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tyre. Tyre
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tyre, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter "R" means radial ply con-
struction; the letter "D" means diago-
nal or bias ply construction; and theletter "B" means belted-bias ply con-
struction.
5. Maximum permissible inflationpressure
This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in
the tyre. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tyre and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tyre. When
replacing the tyres on the vehicle,
always use a tyre that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tyre.
7. Uniform tyre quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tyre sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREAD wear 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tyre when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tyre
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tyre graded100.
The relative performance of tyres depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate. These grades are molded on the
side-walls of passenger vehicle
tyres. The tyres available as standard
or optional equipment on your vehi-
cle may vary with respect to grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tyre’s ability to
stop on wet pavement measuredunder controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tyre marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tyre is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.

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Engine / 8-2
Dimensions / 8-2
Bulb wattage / 8-2
Tyres and wheels / 8-3
Weight/Volume / 8-3
Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-6
Vehicle certification label / 8-6
Tyre specification and pressure label / 8-7
Engine number / 8-7
Specifications & Consumer information

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Specifications & Consumer information
TYRES AND WHEELS
* Normal load : Up to 2 persons
CAUTION
When replacing tyres, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.Using tyres of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.
Item Tyre size Wheel size Cold tyre inflation pressure bar (psi,kPa)
Wheel nut torque
kg•m (lb N
Normal load *
1
Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tyre 195/65R15 6.0J×15
2.2
(32, 220) 2.2
(32, 220) 2.2
(32, 220) 2.2
(32, 220) 9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
205/55R16 6.5J×16 215/45R17 7.0J×17
Compact spare tyre (if equipped) T125/80D15 4.0T×15 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420) 4.2
(60, 420)
WEIGHT/VOLUME
Item1.8 Engine
Gross vehicle weight kg (lbs.)A/T
1810 (3990)
M/T
1790 (3946)
Luggage volume l(cu ft)420 (14.8)
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle

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Specifications & Consumer information
The tyres supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best perform-
ance for normal driving.
The tyre label located on the driver's side
centre pillar gives the tyre pressures rec-
ommended for your car.The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.
An E-mark label is located on the pas-
senger’s side centre pillar. The label cer-
tifies that your vehicle has satisfied the
ECE Safety/Environment regulation. It
contains the following information:
Country code
Regulation number
Regulation amendment number
Approval number
TYRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL
ENGINE NUMBER
OMD060012N/HOMD080003NOMD080002
E-MARK LABEL (IF EQUIPPED)

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Index
Cargo weight ....................................................................5-58
Central door lock switch ..................................................4-18
Centre console storage ..................................................4-102Chains
Tyre chains ................................................................5-47
Changing tyres ..................................................................6-9
Checking tyre inflation pressure ......................................7-38
Child restraint system ......................................................3-30
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-19Cigarette lighter..............................................................4-105
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-89,4-97
Climate control air filter ..................................................7-29
Climate control system (Automatic) ................................4-90 Air conditioning ........................................................4-96
Automatic heating and air conditioning ....................4-91
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-92
Climate control system (Manual) ....................................4-81 Air conditioning ........................................................4-86
Climate control air filter ............................................4-89
Heating and air conditioning ......................................4-82
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-104
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-109
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster..................4-42
Compact spare tyre replacement ......................................7-42
Coolant ............................................................................7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ....................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-79
Cruise control system ......................................................5-36 Cup holder......................................................................4-106
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-48
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination ..................................................................4-43
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-42
Day time running light ....................................................4-74
Defogging (Windscreen) ..................................................4-98
Defogging logic (Windscreen) ......................................4-100
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-80
Defrosting (Windscreen) ..................................................4-98
Digital clock ..................................................................4-104
Dimensions ........................................................................8-2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination 4-43
Displays, see instrument cluster ......................................4-42
Door locks ........................................................................4-16 Central door lock switch ............................................4-18
Child-protector rear door lock....................................4-19
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................4-106
Driver’s air bag ................................................................3-44
Driving at night ................................................................5-43
Driving in flooded areas ..................................................5-44
Driving in the rain ............................................................5-44
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