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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1.Place the ignition switch in the
ACC position.
2.Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3.Release the parking brake.Removable towing hook
(if equipped)
1.Open the trunk, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
2.Remove the hole cover pressing
the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.
3.Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4.Remove the towing hook and
install the cover after use.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commer-
cial tow truck service.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift lever in
N (Neutral) when being towed
with the front wheels on the
ground can cause internal dam-
age to the transaxle.
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What to do in an emergency
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If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook at the front (or rear) of the
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
• Place the ignition switch in the
ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked. (if equipped)
• Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
• More steering effort will be
required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
• Use a vehicle heavier than your
own to tow your vehicle.
• The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other fre-
quently.
• Before emergency towing, check
that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
and even force.• Use a towing cable or chain less
than 5 m (16 feet) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12
inches) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
• Drive carefully so the towing cable
or chain remains tight during tow-
ing.
• Before towing, check the automat-
ic transaxle for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the automatic
transaxle fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must
be used.
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Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Scheduled maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-20
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
• Checking the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
• Checking the engine coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
• Changing engine coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Climate control air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Reset features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-42
• Check tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Low aspect ratio tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
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Maintenance
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labor, parts and lubricants used.
WARNING
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer. ALWAYS
follow these precautions for
performing maintenance work:
• Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever
into the P (Park, for automatic
transaxle vehicle) position or
neutral (for manual transaxle
vehicle, apply the parking
brake, place the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
• Block the tires (front and
back) to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
elry that can become entan-
gled in moving parts.
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• If you must run the engine
during maintenance, do so
outdoors or in an area with
plenty of ventilation.
• Keep flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.
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Maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Check for low or under-inflated
tires
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
• When stopping, listen and check
for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transaxle occurs,
check the transaxle fluid level.
• Check the automatic transaxle P
(Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
• Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
60,000 km or 30 months
❑Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect cooling system hose and connections
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play
❑Replace engine oil and filter (60,000 km or 60 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3(60,000 km or 60 months)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
NOTE: Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.
48,000 km or 24 months
❑Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *1
❑Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line,
fuel hoses and connections of each part
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect cooling system hose and connections
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play
❑Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
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❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (48,000 km or 48 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3(48,000 km or 48 months)
Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
2: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.
*
3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
NOTE: Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.
108,000 km or 54 months
❑Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect cooling system hose and connections
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play
❑Replace engine oil and filter (108,000 km or 108 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3(108,000 km or 108 months)
96,000 km or 48 months
❑Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *1
❑Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line,
fuel hoses and connections of each part
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect drive belts *2
(First, 96,000 km or 72 months after every 24,000 km or 24 months)
❑Inspect cooling system hose and connections
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play
❑Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
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❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (96,000 km or 96 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3(96,000 km or 96 months)
Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
156,000 km or 78 months
❑Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect cooling system hose and connections
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play
❑Replace engine oil and filter 156,000 km or 156 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3(156,000 km or 156 months)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
2: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.
*
3: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
NOTE: Inspect wheel alignment when abnormal condition noted.
144,000 km or 72 months
❑Rotate tire
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear brake drums/linings (if equipped)
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *1
❑Inspect fuel tank, fuel filler cap, canister, vapor hose, fuel line,
fuel hoses and connections of each part
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *1
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect drive belts *2
(First, 96,000 km or 72 months after every 24,000 km or 24 months)
❑Inspect cooling system hose and connections
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) pedal free play
❑Inspect brake lines and connections (including booster)
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
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(Continued)
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (144,000 km or 144 months)
❑Add fuel additive *3(144,000 km or 144 months)