
Put the wrench as shown in the
above illustration, and tighten the
wheel nuts. Make sure the sockets
are completely tightened over the
nuts. Do not step on the wrench han-
dle, neither use an extension pipe
over the wrench handle. Go around
the wheel nuts to securely tight.
Then, double-check the tightness of
each nut. After changing wheels by
yourself, immediately have an
authorized EQUUS dealer tighten
the wheel nuts with a proper torque.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
Steel wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:
65~79 lb·ft (9~11 kg·m)
When you have a tire gauge, remove
the valve cap and check the air pres-
sure. When it is under-inflated than
recommended, slowly drive to the
nearest service station and inflate
the tire to the correct pressure. When
it is over-inflated, deflate the tire to
the proper pressure. Always close
the valve cap after checking or
adjusting a tire pressure. When the
cap is not closed, air may leak out
from the tire. When you lose a valve
cap, immediately buy a new one and
close the valve.After changing a wheel, always put
the flat tire in place and place the
jack and other tools in the proper
storage locations.
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When your vehicle uses metric
threads for the wheel studs and
nuts, the same nuts should be
used after removal - or, if
replaced, the nuts of the same
metric threads and the chamfer
configuration are used.
Tightening a non-metric thread
nut on a metric stud or vice
versa may lead to a loose wheel
securement to the hub, damag-
ing the stud and requiring
another stud/nut replacement.
Note that most lug nuts do not
have metric threads. Pay
extreme attention to the thread
type when installing the lug
nuts or wheels, which are not
yet authorized. When in doubt,
consult an authorized EQUUS
dealer.
CAUTION
- Wheel studs
When a stud is damaged, it may
lose its ability to retain a wheel.
This may lead to loss of the
wheel and a collision, resulting
in a serious injury.
WARNING

Towing service
If necessary, we recommend towing
your vehicle by an authorized
EQUUS dealer or a commercial tow-
truck service. Proper lifting and tow-
ing procedures are necessary to pre-
vent damage to your vehicle. The use
of wheel dollies or flatbed is recom-
mended.
It is acceptable to tow the vehicle
with the rear wheels off the ground,
while dragging the front wheels
(without a dolly).
When any of the loaded wheels or
suspension components is dam-
aged, or when the rear wheels have
the possibility of dragging on the
ground, use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
When the wheel dolly is not
equipped in a tow truck, must lift the
rear wheels, not the front wheel.
Information
When you tow the vehicle as shown in
the illustration (A), the cable should
be secured to the vehicle towing hook
as shown in the illustration (1).
When you use chains or cables to lash
down your vehicle, the lashing angle
must be 45°, as shown in the illustra-
tion (2).
Do not over-tighten the lashing strap
or cables. Otherwise, this may damage
your vehicle.
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Removable towing hook
(if equipped)
1.Open the trunk, and take the tow-ing hooks out from the tool case.
2.Open the cover by pressing the lower part on the front or rear
bumper.
3.Install the towing hook by rotating it in a clockwise wise until it is
securely installed.
4.After use, remove the towing hook and close the cover.
Emergency towing
If necessary, we recommend tow-
ing your vehicle by an authorized
EQUUS dealer or a commercial
tow truck service.
When towing service is unavailable
in an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a cable
or chain secured to the emergency
towing hook under the front (or the
rear) part of the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing the vehicle. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
the direction and operate the brakes.
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Towing in this manner may be done
only on a solid ground for a short dis-
tance and at a low speed. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering
and brakes must all be in good con-
dition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull avehicle out of mud, sand or others,
from which the vehicle cannot drive
out with its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than a towing vehicle.
The two drivers of the both vehi- cles should frequently communi-
cate each other.
Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.
Using other parts of the vehicle than the towing hooks while
towing may damage the vehicle.
Use only the authorized cables or chains for towing. Securely
fasten the cables or chains to
the towing hook.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Securely fasten the towing cable or chain to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Maintain a steady and even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull the hook at a diagonal or
vertical angle. Always pull it
straight out.
NOTICE
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
Avoid a sudden start or abruptdriving maneuvers, which
may excessively stress the
emergency towing hooks,
cables or chains. The towing
hooks, cables or chains may
break and cause a serious
injury or damage.
When you cannot move your damaged or disabled vehicle,
do not forcibly try to tow the
vehicle. Contact an authorized
EQUUS dealer or a commer-
cial tow truck service for
assistance.
Tow the vehicle in a straight line.
Keep a distance away from the vehicle while towing.
WARNING

Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-4
Maintenance services ...........................................7-5
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-5
Owner's maintenance precautions ...............................7-6
Owner's maintenance ...........................................7-7
Owner's maintenance schedule ....................................7-7
Scheduled maintenance service ..........................7-8
Normal maintenance schedule .......................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-22
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................................................................7\
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Engine oil ..............................................................7-25
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-25
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-26
Engine coolant......................................................7-27
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-27
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-29
Brake fluid ............................................................7-30
Checking the brake fluid level .....................................7-30
Power steering fluid ............................................7-31
Checking the power steering fluid level ...................7-31
Checking the power steering hose.............................7-31
Washer fluid .........................................................7-32
Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-32
Air cleaner ............................................................7-33
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-33

Maintenance
Climate control air filter .....................................7-35
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-35
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-35
Wiper blades .........................................................7-36
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-36
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-36
Battery...................................................................7-39
For best battery service................................................7-39
Battery recharging by battery charger ....................7-41
Battery recharging by vehicle .....................................7-41
Reset items .......................................................................7\
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Tires and wheels ..................................................7-42
Tire care ........................................................................\
....7-42
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-42
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-44
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-45\
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-45
Tire replacement .............................................................7-46
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-47
Tire traction ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ...........................................................7-48
Tire sidewall labeling ......................................................7-48
Low aspect ratio tire ......................................................7-51
Tire terminology and definitions.................................7-52
All season tires ...............................................................7-54
Summer tires ...................................................................7-54
Snow tires ........................................................................\
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Tire chains ........................................................................\
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Radial-ply tires ................................................................7-55

You should give the utmost care and
attention to prevention of a vehicle
damage as well as a personal injury,
while maintaining or inspecting your
vehicle.
When you have any doubts concern-
ing the inspection or the vehicle
service, we strongly recommend that
you have an authorized EQUUS
dealer inspect or maintain your vehi-
cle. An authorized EQUUS dealer
has factory-trained technicians and
authorized HYUNDAI parts to prop-
erly maintain your vehicle. For the
quality advices and services, contact
an authorized EQUUS dealer.
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient vehicle maintenance may result
in operational problems of your vehi-
cle, possibly leading to a vehicle
damage, an accident, or a personal
injury.Owner’s responsibility Information
Maintenance Service and Record
Retention are the owner's responsibil-
ity.
You should keep the records of your
proper maintenance history in accor-
dance with the maintenance service
schedule on the following pages. You
need to refer to the maintenance
schedule information of the following
pages in order to satisfy the warran-
ty requirements of your vehicle.
You can find more warranty informa-
tion in the Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet.
Your vehicle warranty does not cover
the repair expenses, incurred by your
improper or insufficient maintenance.
We recommend having your vehicle
maintained and repaired by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
An authorized EQUUS dealer meets
HYUNDAI’s high service quality stan-
dards and receives technical support
from HYUNDAI in order to provide
you with a high level of services.
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Owner's maintenance precau-
tions
Improper or incomplete maintenance
may lead to a vehicle problem. This
section is to instruct only the simple
maintenance procedures that are
easy to perform.
As written above, complex mainte-
nance procedures must be done only
by an authorized EQUUS dealer with
special tools.
Information
Improper vehicle maintenance may
affect your warranty coverage, even
before the warranty expires. For more
information, refer to the separate
Owner’s Handbook & Warranty
Information booklet. When you are
unsure about any services or mainte-
nance procedures, contact an author-
ized EQUUS dealer.
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Vehicle maintenance may bedangerous procedures. You
may be seriously injured
while performing some main-
tenance procedures. When
you do not have sufficient
maintenance knowledge and
experience, or you are not
equipped with the proper
tools, have those done by an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Maintenance, with the hood opened and with the engine
running, is dangerous. It
becomes even more danger-
ous, when you wear jewelry or
loose clothes. Those items
may become entangled in
moving parts and result in a
injury.
Therefore, when you must run
the engine and open the hood,
you must take off all jewelry
(i.e. rings, bracelets, watches
and necklaces), ties, scarves,
and loose clothes before
approaching the engine or
cooling fans.
WARNING