2013 Hyundai Elantra GT flat tire

Maintenance
52 7
4. Tire ply composition and mate-
rial
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire man-
ufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. The
letter "R" means radial ply construc-
tion; 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
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example: TREAD WEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE ATread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
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 tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.

753
Maintenance
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor wet traction per-
formance.Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-
responds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
WARNING - Tire
temperature
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tire failure. This can cause loss
of vehicle control and serious
injury or death.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.

Maintenance
54 7
Tire terminology and defini-
tions
Air Pressure:The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transaxle,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead:The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight:This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.Intended Outboard Sidewall:The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index:An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure:The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating:The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).

755
Maintenance
Occupant Distribution:Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim:A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seated.Sidewall:The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating:A code assigned to a
tire indicating the maximum speed at
which a tire can operate.
Traction:The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.
Tread:The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators:Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 1/16 inch of tread
remains.
UTQGS:Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire's wet traction, tem-
perature and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.Vehicle Capacity Weight:The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Tire:Load on an individual tire due
to curb and accessory weight plus
maximum occupant and cargo
weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and dividing by 2.
Vehicle Placard:A label permanent-
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and rec-
ommended inflation pressure.

757
Maintenance
Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and use
the same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias
belted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical radial-ply tires should
always be used as a set of four.Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval shown in this section
to achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.WARNING - Snow or ice
When driving on roads cov-
ered with snow or ice, drive at
less than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Use the SAE “S” class or wire
chains.
If you hear noise caused by
chains contacting the body,
retighten the chain to avoid
contact with the vehicle body.
To prevent body damage,
retighten the chains after driv-
ing 0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on
vehicles equipped with alu-
minum wheels. In unavoidable
circumstance, use a wire type
chain.
Use wire chains less than 0.59
inches (15 mm) to prevent
damage to the chain’s con-
nection.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
4 8
TIRES AND WHEELS
*1Normal load : Up to 3 persons
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.
CAPACITY/WEIGHT
Item Specification
Gross vehicle weight
lbs. (kg)4,056 (1,840)
Luggage volume
cu ft (l)Min. 13.3 (378)
Max. 46.5 (1,316)
ItemTire sizeWheel size
Inflation pressure psi (kPa)Wheel lug nut torque
lb•ft (kg NNormal load *1Maximum load
FrontRearFrontRear
Full size tireP205/55 R166.5J×1632 (220)32 (220)32 (220)32 (220)
65~79
(9~11, 88~107)P215/45 R177.0J×1732 (220)32 (220)32 (220)32 (220)
Compact
spare tire
(if equipped)T125/80D154.0T×15
60 (420)60 (420)60 (420)60 (420)
T125/80D164.0T×16

I3
Index
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-93
Capacities (Lubricants) ..................................................8-5
Care
Exterior care ..............................................................7-83
Interior care ................................................................7-89
Tire care ......................................................................7-44
Cargo area cover..........................................................4-126
Cargo capacity ..............................................................5-59
Cargo weight ................................................................5-63
Center console storage ................................................4-117
Central door lock switch ..............................................4-22
Certification label ..........................................................5-61
Certification label ............................................................8-8
Chains
Tire chains ..................................................................5-55
Changing tires ..............................................................6-15
Checking tire inflation pressure ....................................7-45
Child restraint system....................................................3-29
Lower anchor..............................................................3-36
Seat belt ......................................................................3-32
Tether anchor system..................................................3-34
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-24
Climate control air filter..............................................4-105
Climate control air filter................................................7-36
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-124
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ..............4-56Compact spare tire ........................................................6-20
Compact spare tire replacement ....................................7-49
Consumer information ..................................................8-10
Cool box ......................................................................4-118
Coolant ..........................................................................7-29
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ................................7-29
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-90
Crankcase emission control system ..............................7-90
Cruise control system ....................................................5-41
Cup holder ..................................................................4-121
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-57
Dashboard illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ..............................4-57
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ................................4-56
Daytime running light ..................................................4-84
Defogging (Windshield)..............................................4-113
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................4-96
Defrosting (Windshield)..............................................4-113
Dimensions ......................................................................8-2
Display illumination,
see instrument panel illumination ..............................4-57
Displays, see instrument cluster....................................4-56
Door locks ....................................................................4-21
Central door lock switch ............................................4-22
Child-protector rear door lock....................................4-24
C
D

Index
4I
Drinks holders, see cup holders ..................................4-121
Driver's 3-point seat belt ..............................................3-19
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ..........................3-52
Driving at night ............................................................5-50
Driving in flooded areas................................................5-52
Driving in the rain ........................................................5-51
Economical operation....................................................5-47
Electric chromic mirror with homelink system ............4-49
Electric parking brake(EPB) ........................................5-28
Electric power steering..................................................4-43
Electronic stability control (ESC) ................................5-35
Emergency starting..........................................................6-5
Jump starting ................................................................6-5
Push starting ................................................................6-7
Emergency while driving ................................................6-3
Emission control system ..............................................7-90
Crankcase emission control system ..........................7-90
Evaporative emission control System ........................7-90
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-91
Engine..............................................................................8-2
Engine compartment ......................................................2-6
Engine coolant ..............................................................7-29
Engine number ................................................................8-9
Engine oil ......................................................................7-27
Engine overheats ............................................................6-8Engine start/stop button ..................................................5-9
Engine temperature gauge ............................................4-58
Engine will not start ........................................................6-4
Evaporative emission control System ..........................7-90
Exhaust emission control system ..................................7-91
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-23
Exterior care ..................................................................7-83
Exterior features
Mounting bracket for roof carrier ............................4-128
Exterior overview(Front) ................................................2-2
Exterior overview(Rear) ..................................................2-3
Flat tire ..........................................................................6-14
Changing tires ............................................................6-15
Compact spare tire......................................................6-20
Jack and tools ............................................................6-14
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-15
FLEX STEER................................................................4-45
Floor mat anchor(s) ....................................................4-124
Fluid
Brakes/clutch fluid ....................................................7-32
Washer fluid ..............................................................7-33
Folding the rear seat ......................................................3-13
Front passenger and rear seat belt ................................3-21
Front seat adjustment ......................................................3-5
Fuel filler lid..................................................................4-34
F
E