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Maintenance
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
recommended for your vehicle.
Recommended cold tire infla- tion pressures
All tire pressures (including the
spare) should be checked when the
tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the
vehicle has not been driven for at
least three hours or driven less than1.6 km (1 mile).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inflation pressure
refer to “Tire and wheels” in section8.
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Overinflation or underinfla-
tion can reduce tire life,
adversely affect vehicle han-
dling, and lead to sudden tire
failure. You must always main-tain recommended tire pres-sures.
Warm tires normally exceed recommended cold tire pres-
sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6
psi). Do not release air fromwarm tires to adjust the pres-sure or the tires will be under-inflated.
Tire underinflation
If the tire pressure drops
repeatedly, the wheel, valve or
tire may be damaged. Underinflation results in reducing fitness of tire and
wheel, excessive wear, poorhandling and reduced fuel
economy. (Continued)
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And it can lead to deformation or abnormal wear of wheel,
severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separationand other tire failures that can
result in the loss of vehicle
control leading to severe
injury or death. This risk is
much higher on hot days and
when driving for long periodsat high speeds.
If the problem is not solved (a
tire frequently needs refilling),we recommend that the sys-
tem be checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Tire overinflation
Tires with excessively high
pressure can burst because
they are damaged more easily
by road debris, potholes etc.
In addition, they also produce
a harsh ride, excessive wearat the center of the tire tread,and a greater possibility of
damage from road hazards.
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Maintenance
Checking tire inflation pres- sure
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gage to check tire
pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly inflated simply by look-
ing at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they're
underinflated.
Check the tire's inflation pressure
when the tires are cold. - "Cold"
means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least three hours or driven nomore than 1.6 km (1 mile).
Tire pressure
Always observe the following:
Check tire pressure when the
tires are cold. (After vehicle
has been parked for at least
three hours or hasn't beendriven more than 1.6 km (1
mile) since startup.)
Check the pressure of your
spare tire each time you checkthe pressure of other tires.
Never overload your vehicle.
Be careful not to overload a
vehicle luggage rack if your
vehicle is equipped with one.
Worn, old tires can cause
accidents. If your tread is
badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged, replacethem.
CAUTION
Tire inflation Overinflation or underinflation
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and
lead to sudden tire failure. This
could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.
WARNING
Warm tires normally exceed recommended cold tire pres-
sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6
psi). Do not release air fromwarm tires to adjust the pres-sure or the tires will be under-inflated.
Be sure to reinstall the tire
inflation valve caps. Without
the valve cap, dirt or moisture
could get into the valve core
and cause air leakage. If a
valve cap is missing, install a
new one as soon as possible.
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Maintenance
Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-
ly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire inflationpressure matches the recommendedpressure on the tire and loading
information label, no further adjust-
ment is necessary. If the pressure is
low, add air until you reach the rec-ommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the
center of the tire valve. Recheck the
tire pressure with the tire gage. Be
sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-
ture.Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recom- mended that the tires be rotated
every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
of-balance wheels, severe braking or
severe cornering. Look for bumps or
bulges in the tread or side of tire.
Replace the tire if you find either of
these conditions. Replace the tire if
fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,
be sure to bring the front and rear tire
pressures to specification and check
lug nut tightness.
Refer to “Tire and wheels” in section 8.
Inspect your tires frequently
for proper inflation as well as
wear and damage. Always use
a tire pressure gauge.
Tires with too much or too lit-
tle pressure wear unevenly
causing poor handling, loss of
vehicle control, and suddentire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even
death. The recommended cold
tire pressure for your vehicle
can be found in this manualand on the tire label locatedon the driver's side center pil-
lar.
Worn tires can cause acci-
dents. Replace tires that are
worn, show uneven wear, or
are damaged.
Remember to check the pres-
sure of your spare tire.
HYUNDAI recommends that
you check the spare every
time you check the pressure
of the other tires on your vehi-
cle.
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4. Tire ply composition andmaterial
The number of layers or plies of rub-
ber-coated fabric are in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, 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 infla-tion pressure
This number is the greatest amountof 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.
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 3 fuse panels, one
located in the driver’s side panel bol-
ster, the other in the engine compart-
ment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside thefuse will be melted.
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Specifications & Consumer information
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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.
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Item Tire size Wheel size Inflation pressure bar (psi, kPa)
Wheel lug nut torquekg•m (lb N
Normal load
()Maximum load
()
Front Rear Front Rear
VAN, Truck 235/65R16C 16x6.5J 49 (338) 64 (442) 49 (338) 64 (442) 9~11
(67~81, 90~110)
BUS 235/65R16C 16x6.5J 49 (338) 69 (476) 49 (338) 69 (476)
* 1
LI : LOAD INDEX
* 2
SS : SPEED SYMBOL Item Tire size Wheel size
Load Capacity Speed Capacity
LI * 1
kg SS * 2
km/h
Full size tire 235/65R16C 16x6.5J 115/113 1,215/1,150 R 170
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Scheduled maintenance services ..................................7-10
Maintenance under severe usage conditions .............7-17
Normal maintenance schedule (except Europe) ........7-14
Normal maintenance schedule (for Europe) ..............7-11
Seat belts ......................................................................2-13 2 point static belt (for rear passengers.......................2-18
Lap/shoulder belt (for front passengers)....................2-16
Seat belt precautions ..................................................2-22
Seat belt restraint system ...........................................2-13
Seats ................................................................................2-4
Front passenger's seats .................................................2-5
Passenger seat capacity label .....................................2-13
Rear seats ...................................................................2-12
Safety precautions........................................................2-4
Special driving conditions ............................................5-44
Steering wheel ..............................................................3-37 Horn ...........................................................................3-38
Power steering ...........................................................3-37
Tilt & telescopic steering ...........................................3-37
Storage compartment ..................................................3-123
Console storage........................................................3-124
Glove box.................................................................3-125
Overhead storage .....................................................3-123
Storage space above the headliner...........................3-124
Sunglass holder ........................................................3-125 Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-9
Armed stage ...............................................................3-10
Disarmed stage ...........................................................3-11
Theft-alarm stage .......................................................3-10
Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-11
Tires and wheels ...........................................................7-42 Checking tire inflation pressure.................................7-43
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-42
Tire care .....................................................................7-42
Tire maintenance........................................................7-47
Tire replacement ........................................................7-46
Tire rotation ...............................................................7-44
Tire sidewall labeling.................................................7-48
Tire traction................................................................7-47
Wheel alignment and tire balance .............................7-45
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-47
Tires and wheels .............................................................8-5
Towing ..........................................................................6-19 Emergency towing .....................................................6-20
Removable towing hook ............................................6-20
Towing service ...........................................................6-19
Trailer towing ...............................................................5-52
Driving with a trailer .................................................5-55
If you do decide to pull a trailer ................................5-59
Maintenance when trailer towing ..............................5-58
Safety chains .............................................................5-54
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