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Maintenance
Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX
marks on the side of the reservoir.
Use only hydraulic brake fluid con-
forming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifi-
cation.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers
and Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the
engine off, check for excessive free-
play in the steering wheel. Check the
linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.

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Tire Care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within the
load limits and weight distribution rec-
ommended for your vehicle.
(Continued)Replace tires that are worn,
show uneven wear, or are dam-
aged. Worn tires can cause
loss of braking effectiveness,
steering) control, or traction.
ALWAYS replace tires with the
same size as each tire that
was originally supplied with
this vehicle. Using tires and
wheels other than the recom-
mended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics, poor vehicle control, or
negatively affect your vehi-
cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) resulting in a serious
accident.
Tire failure may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an
accident. To reduce risk of
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH,
take the following precautions:
Inspect your tires monthly for
proper inflation as well as
wear and damage.
The recommended cold tire
pressure for your vehicle can
be found in this manual and on
the tire label located on the dri-
ver’s side center pillar. Always
use a tire pressure gauge to
measure tire pressure. Tires
with too much or too little
pressure wear unevenly caus-
ing poor handling.
Check the pressure of the
spare every time you check
the pressure of the other tires
on your vehicle.
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WARNING

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Maintenance
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need
to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Improper wheel weights can dam-
age your vehicle’s aluminum
wheels. Use only approved wheel
weights.
Tire Replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
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Tread wear indicatorTo reduce the risk of DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY:
Replace tires that are worn,
show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, and
traction.
Always replace tires with the
same size as each tire that
was originally supplied with
this vehicle. Using tires and
wheels other than the recom-
mended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics, poor vehicle control, or
negatively affect your vehi-
cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) resulting in a serious
accident.(Continued)
WARNING

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Maintenance
vehicle, pay particular attention to
the components under the fenders
and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
When cleaning lower door panels, rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are kept
open so that moisture can escape
and not be trapped inside to accel-
erate corrosion.Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poor-
ly ventilated garage. This creates a
favorable environment for corrosion.
This is particularly true if you wash
your vehicle in the garage or drive it
into the garage when it is still wet or
covered with snow, ice or mud. Even
a heated garage can contribute to
corrosion unless it is well ventilated
so moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-
tion of a qualified body and paint
shop is recommended.
Bird droppings are highly corrosive
and may damage painted surfaces in
just a few hours. Always remove bird
droppings as soon as possible.
Interior Care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil, from con-
tacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discol-
oration. If they do contact the interior
parts, wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
When cleaning leather prod-
ucts (steering wheel, seats
etc.), use neutral detergents
or low alcohol content solu-
tions. If you use high alcohol
content solutions or acid/
alkaline detergents, the color
of the leather may fade or the
surface may get stripped off.
CAUTION

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Gauges........................................................................\
.....3-66
Glove box......................................................................3-\
150
Glove box lamp .............................................................3-117
Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts ......................................F-5
Hazard warning flasher .....................................................6-2
Hazardous driving conditions .........................................5-84
Head restraints ................................................................2-15
Headlamp bulb replacement ...........................................7-70
Headlamp delay function ..............................................3-111
Headlamp position ..........................................................3-89
Heated steering wheel .....................................................3-23
HeaterAutomatic climate control system............................3-135
Manual climate control system ................................3-125
High - beam operation ..................................................3-107
Hill-start assist control (HAC)........................................5-46
Hood........................................................................\
........3-52
Horn ........................................................................\
........3-24
How to use this manual ....................................................F-6 If the engine overheats ......................................................6-7
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing...................6-2
If the engine stalls while driving ......................................6-2
If the engine will not start.................................................6-3
If you have a flat tire ......................................................6-15
If you have a flat tire while driving ..................................6-3
Ignition switch .................................................................5-6
Engine start/stop button................................................5-9
Key ignition swtich .....................................................5-6
Immobilzer system .........................................................3-12
Improtant safety precautions.............................................2-2 Air bag hazards ............................................................2-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................2-2
Control your speed .......................................................2-3
Driver distraction..........................................................2-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition.............................2-3
Restrain all children .....................................................2-2
In case of emergency while driving..................................6-2
Indicator lights (Instrument cluster) .............................3-100
Information mode ...........................................................3-74
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................3-25
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Antenna ........................................................................\
4-2
AUX, USB and iPod®port ..........................................4-2
Blue Link®................................................................4-102
Steering wheel audio control........................................4-3
Voice recognition..................................................4-45, 91
Occupant classification system (OCS) ...........................2-56
Odometer........................................................................\
.3-68
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-24\
Outside rearview mirror..................................................3-42
Outside temperature gauge ............................................3-69
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-7
Paddle shifter .................................................................5-24
Panoramic sunroof ..........................................................3-48
Parking brake ..................................................................7-31
Parking brake (Manual) ..................................................5-29
Parking lamp position ...................................................3-106
Passenger’s front air bag.................................................2-47
Power brakes ...................................................................5-28
Power outlet ..................................................................3-153
Power window lock button .............................................3-47 Rear combination light bulb replacement.......................7-76
Rear parking assist system(RPAS) ...............................3-121
Rear seats ........................................................................\
2-12
Rear view camera .........................................................3-120
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure .....................7-42
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-6
Recommended lubricants and capacities
Recommended SAE viscosity number .........................8-8
Refrigerant label .............................................................8-10
Remote key .......................................................................3\
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Replacement light bulb ...................................................7-69
Reporting safety defects .................................................8-12
Reverse parking aid function .........................................3-43
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-84
Room lamp ....................................................................3-115
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-44
Safety messages ................................................................F-6
SCC/LDWS mode...........................................................3-73
Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-9
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Seat belts ........................................................................\
.2-22Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-30
Care of seat belts ........................................................2-33
Height adjustment ......................................................2-25
Passenger’s 3-point system with convertible locking retractor .......................................................2-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-27
Rear center seat belt ..................................................2-30
Seat belt restraint system............................................2-24
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-22
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-23
Seat warmers ...................................................................2-19
Seatback pockets .............................................................2-12
Seats ........................................................................\
..........2-4 Air ventilation seats....................................................2-21
Armrest .......................................................................2\
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Folding rear seats .......................................................2-12
Front seats ....................................................................2-6
Head restraints ............................................................2-15
Rear seats....................................................................2-12\
Safety precautions ........................................................2-5
Seat warmers ..............................................................2-19
Seatback pockets ........................................................2-12
Shift lock override ..........................................................5-25
Shift lock system.............................................................5-25
Side air bags....................................................................2-48\
Side curtain ...................................................................3-158\
Smart cruise control system............................................5-54 Smart high beam ...........................................................3-107
Smart key ........................................................................\
..3-8
Smart trunk .....................................................................3-5\
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Smooth cornering............................................................5-85
Snow tires .......................................................................5\
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Spare tire
Changing tires ............................................................6-16
Spare tire Compact spare tire......................................................6-20
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-84 Driving at night ..........................................................5-85
Driving in flooded areas .............................................5-86
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-86
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-84
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-84
Smooth cornering .......................................................5-85
Speedometer....................................................................3-66\
Sports mode ..............................................................5-17, 23
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ...................6-3
Steering wheel.................................................................3-22 Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................3-22
Heated steering wheel ................................................3-23
Horn ........................................................................\
....3-24
Telescope steering ......................................................3-23
Tilt steering.................................................................3-23
Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-3
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Storage compartment ....................................................3-150Center console storage .............................................3-150
Glove box .................................................................3-150
Multi box ..................................................................3-151
Sunglass holder ........................................................3-151
Sunglass holder .............................................................3-151
Sunroof, see panoramic sunroof .....................................3-48
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
3-153
Tachometer ......................................................................3-\
66
Telescope steering ...........................................................3-23
Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-19
Tilt steering .....................................................................3-2\
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Tire chains .......................................................................5\
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Tire loading information label ........................................5-92
Tire Mobility Kit .............................................................6-23
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........................6-9
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-44\
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-10
Tire terminology and defintions .....................................7-51
Tires and wheels .............................................................7-41 All season tires ...........................................................7-54
Checking tire inflation pressure .................................7-43
Low aspect ratio tires .................................................7-55
Radial-ply tires ...........................................................7-55
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure.................7-42
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-42 Snow tires ...................................................................7-54
Summer tires ..............................................................7-54
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-47
Tire replacement .........................................................7-45
Tire rotation ................................................................7-44
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-47
Tire terminology and defintions .................................7-51
Tire traction ................................................................7-46
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-45
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-46
Tires and wheels (Spefification) .......................................8-4
Towing ........................................................................\
....6-30
Trailer towing..................................................................5-96
Transmission Automatic transmission ..............................................5-14
Dual clutch transmission ............................................5-18
Paddle shifter .............................................................5-24
Shift lock override ......................................................5-25
Shift lock system ........................................................5-25
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
..3-89
Trip computer..................................................................3-88 Digital speedometer....................................................3-92
Fuel Economy ............................................................3-90
Trip A/B ......................................................................3-\
89
Trip computer modes ......................................................3-72
Trunk ........................................................................\
.......3-53 Smart trunk .................................................................3-56
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