2012 Hyundai Sonata inflation pressure

Maintenance
36
7
Remove the valve cap from the tyre
valve stem. Press the tyre gauge
firmly onto the valve to get a pres-
sure measurement. If the cold tyreinflation pressure matches the rec-ommended 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 gauge. 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 nut tightness.
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.

Maintenance
42
7
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 inflation
pressure
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:
TREADWEAR 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.

83
Specifications & Consumer information
TYRES AND WHEELS *1
: Normal load : Up to 3 persons Item Tyre size Wheel size
Inflation pressure bar (psi, kPa)
Wheel nut torque
kg•m (lb N
Normal load *
1
Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tyre 205/65R16 6.5Jx16
2.25
(33,225) 2.25
(33,225) 2.25
(33,225) 2.25
(33,225)
9~11
(65~79, 88~107)
215/55R17 6.5Jx17
2.25
(33,225) 2.25
(33,225) 2.25
(33,225) 2.25
(33,225)
225/45R18 7.5Jx18 2.4
(35,240) 2.4
(35,240) 2.4
(35,240) 2.4
(35,240)
Compact
spare tyre T125/80D16 4.0Tx16 4.2
(60,420) 4.2
(60,420) 4.2
(60,420) 4.2
(60,420)

I3
Index
Capacities (Lubricants) ....................................................8-4 Care
Exterior care ..............................................................7-62
Interior care ..............................................................7-67
Tyre care ....................................................................7-34
Cargo weight ..................................................................5-58
Central door lock switch ................................................4-17
Centre console storage ..................................................4-100
Changing tyres ..................................................................6-9Chains Tyre chains ................................................................5-47
Checking tyre inflation pressure ....................................7-35
Child restraint system ....................................................3-30 Lap belt......................................................................3-33
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-33
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-19
Climate control system (Automatic) ..............................4-90 Air conditioning ........................................................4-95
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............................................4-88
Heating and air conditioning ....................................4-82
Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-102
Climate control air filter ................................................4-88 Climate control air filter ................................................7-27
Clock (Digital) ..............................................................4-105
Clothes hanger ..............................................................4-106
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................4-43
Compact spare tyre ........................................................6-14
Compact spare tyre replacement ....................................7-39
Coolant ............................................................................7-18
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ..................................7-18
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-68
Cruise control system ....................................................5-36
Cup holder ....................................................................4-103
Curtain air bag ................................................................3-46
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................4-43
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel
illumination..................................................................4-44
Defogging (Windscreen) ................................................4-97
Defogging logic (Windscreen)........................................4-99
Defroster (Rear window) ................................................4-80
Defrosting (Windscreen) ................................................4-97
Digital clock..................................................................4-105
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ....................................4-43
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................4-44
Door locks ......................................................................4-16
C
D

I7
Index
Neck restraints, see headrest ..................................3-7, 3-11
Odometer ........................................................................4-47
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-16
Outside rearview mirror ..................................................4-40
Overheats ..........................................................................6-7
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-4
Paddle shifter ..................................................................5-18
Panorama sunroof ..........................................................4-31
Parking brake inspect ......................................................7-24
Parking brake ..................................................................5-23
Passenger's front air bag ................................................3-42
Power brakes ..................................................................5-22
Power outlet ..................................................................4-104
Power steering ................................................................4-37
Power steering fluid ........................................................7-22
Power window lock button ............................................4-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt ....................................................3-23
Push starting......................................................................6-6 Rear seat..........................................................................3-11
Rear parking assist system ..............................................4-65
Rearview camera ............................................................4-68
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ..................7-34
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number........................8-5
Remote keyless entry ......................................................4-10
Road warning ....................................................................6-2
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-42
Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-6 Normal maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............7-11
Seat belts ........................................................................3-17 Pre-tensioner seat belt ..............................................3-23
Lap belt......................................................................3-22
Lap/shoulder belt ......................................................3-19
Seat belt warning ......................................................3-18
Seat warmer ............................................................3-9, 3-12
Seatback pocket ..............................................................3-11
Seats ..................................................................................3-2 Armrest ......................................................................3-13
Headrest ............................................................3-7, 3-11
Folding the rear seat ..................................................3-14
O
P
NR
S

I9
Index
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle ..................................................5-15
Manual transaxle ......................................................5-12
Tripmeter ........................................................................4-48
Trip computer..................................................................4-47
Tyre specification and pressure label................................8-7
Tyres and wheels ....................................................7-34, 8-3 Checking tyre inflation pressure ..............................7-35
Compact spare tyre replacement ..............................7-39
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ............7-34
Tyre care ....................................................................7-34
Tyre maintenance ......................................................7-39
Tyre replacement ......................................................7-38
Tyre rotation ..............................................................7-36
Tyre sidewall labeling ..............................................7-40
Tyre traction ..............................................................7-39
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ............................7-37
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-39 Vehicle certification label ................................................8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6
Vehicle run-in process ......................................................1-4
Vehicle weight ................................................................5-58
Base kerb weight ......................................................5-58
Cargo weight ............................................................5-58
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-58
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ............................5-58
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)....................................5-58
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-58
Vehicle setting ................................................................4-50V