2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid tire pressure

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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.
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer
as primarily intended for use on light-
weight trucks or multipurpose pas-
senger vehicles.
Load ratings
The maximum load that a tire is rated
to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Load Index
An assigned number ranging from 1
to 279 that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
The maximum air pressure to which
a cold tire may be inflated. The max-
imum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
The load rating for a tire at the maxi-
mum permissible inflation pressure
for that tire.
Maximum Loaded VehicleWeight
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).
Occupant Distribution
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
An asymmetrical tire has a particular
side that faces outward when mount-
ed 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 multipur-
pose vehicles.
Ply
A layer of rubber-coated parallel
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Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other
materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the trac-
tion and contains the gas or fluid that
sustains the load.
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed
regular production options weighing
over 5 lb.(2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace,
not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, includ-
ing heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
special trim.
Recommended InflationPressure
Vehicle manufacturer’s recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure as 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
An alphanumeric 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 pro-
vided.
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 is a tire information sys-
tem that provides consumers with
ratings for a tire’s traction, tempera-
ture 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 number of designated seating
positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68
kg) plus the rated cargo and luggage
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Vehicle Maximum Load on theTire
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 permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the original equip-
ment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure.
All season tires
HYUNDAI specifies all season tires
on some models to provide good
performance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on
some models to provide superior
performance on dry roads. Summer
tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have the tire traction rat-
ing M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
side wall. If you plan to operate your
vehicle in snowy or icy conditions,
HYUNDAI recommends the use of
snow tires or all season tires on all
four wheels.
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result. Snow
tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa)
more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard tires
on the tire label on the driver’s side of
the center pillar, or up to the maxi-
mum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
when your vehicle is equipped with
snow tires.

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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 pairs of radial-ply
tires should always be used as a set
for the front tires and a set for the
rear tires.Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval in this chapter 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.
Low aspect ratio tires
Low aspect ratio tires, the aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided
for sporty looks.
Because low aspect ratio tires are opti-
mized for handling and braking, their
sidewall is a little stiffer than a standard
tire. Also low aspect ratio tires tend to
be wider and consequently have a
greater contact patch with the road
surface. In some instances they may
generate more road noise compared
with standard tires.
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause unusu-
al handling characteristics that
may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident.
WARNING

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Because the sidewall of a low
aspect ratio tire is shorter than
a standard tire, the rim of the
wheel and the tire itself is more
easily susceptible to damage.
Use caution when driving and
follow the guidelines below to
help minimize damage to the
wheel and tire:
- When driving on a rough roador off road, drive cautiously
because tires and wheels may
be damaged. And after driving,
inspect tires and wheels.
- When passing over a pothole, speed bump, manhole, or curb
stone, drive slowly so that the
tires and wheels are not dam-
aged.
- If the tire is subjected to a severe impact, have the tire
and wheel inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
- Inspect the tire condition and pressure every 1,800 miles
(3,000km).
CAUTION
It is not easy to recognize tire
damage with your own eyes.
But if there is the slightest
hint of tire damage, have the
tire checked or replaced
because the tire damage may
cause air leakage from the
tire.
If the tire is damaged by driv-
ing on a rough road, off road,
pothole, manhole, or curb
stone, it will not be covered by
the warranty.
CAUTION

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Fuse Name Fuse rating Protected Component
4MODULE10ASmart Key Control Module
MULTI MEDIA15AAudio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, TMU Unit
1MEMORY10ADriver/Passenger Door Module, Driver Ims Module, A/C Control Module, Auto Light & Photo Sensor,
Rear Curtain Unit, Data Link Connector, Instrument Cluster, Rain Sensor, Tire Pressure Monitoring
Module, BCM, Digital Clock, ICM Relay Box (Outside Mirror Folding/Unfolding Relay)
S/HEATER RR25ARear Seat Warmer Module2SUN ROOF20APanorama Sunroof Motor
9MODULE7.5AFront Air Ventilation Seat Module, Front Seat Warmer Module, Rear Seat Warmer Module, Rear
Curtain Unit
MDPS7.5AMDPS Unit3MODULE10ABCM, Sport Mode Switch, Stop Lamp Switch
STOP LAMP20AStop Signal Electronic Module
1MODULE7.5ANatural Vacuum Leak Detection, Active Air Flap, Driver/Passenger Smart Key Outside Handle,
Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Driver/Passenger Door Module
1SUN ROOF20APanorama Sunroof Motor
A/CON7.5AA/C Control Module, E/R Junction Block (RLY. 3 - Blower Relay), Electronic A/C Compressor
2MODULE10AAudio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, TMU Unit, Digital Clock, BCM, AMP, Power Outside Mirror
Switch, Digital Clock, Smart Key Control Module, Overhead Console Lamp
A/BAG IND7.5AInstrument Cluster
6MODULE10A
Multipurpose Check Connector, TMU Unit, A/C Control Module, Vess Unit, Electro Chromic Mirror,
Rear Seat Warmer Module, A/T Shift Lever Ind., Front Air Ventilation Seat Module, Front Seat
Warmer Module, Auto Head Lamp Leveling Device Module, Head Lamp LH/RH, Crash Pad Switch,
A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Driver Ims Module
AMP25AAMP (JBL/MOBIS)
Instrument panel fuse (Hybrid)

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Fuse Name Fuse rating Protected Component
HTD STRG15ABCM
5MODULE10AFront Console, Switch Fuel Filler Door & Trunk Lid Switch, Front Parking Assist Sensor, Tire Pressure
Monitoring Module, Lane Departure Warning Unit, Smart Cruise Control Unit, Active Air Flap, BMS
Control Module
IG125APCB Block (Fuse - F1/F2/F7/F8/F15/F16)
WASHER15AMultifunction Switch (Wiper Low & Washer Switch)
POWER OUTLET20AFront Power Outlet
A/BAG15ASRS Control Module, Occupant Detection Sensor
START7.5ATransmission Range Switch, HPCU
Instrument panel fuse (Hybrid)

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Fuse rating Fuse Name Protected Component
P/SEAT DRV 30A Driver Seat Manual Switch, Driver IMS Module
CLUSTER 10A Instrument Cluster
4MODULE 10A Smart Key Control Module
MULTI MEDIA 15A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, TMU Unit
1MEMORY 10A Driver/Passenger Door Module, Driver IMS Module, A/C Control Module, Auto Light & Photo Sensor,
Data Link Connector, Instrument Cluster, Rain Sensor, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, BCM, Digital Clock
S/HEATER RR 25A Rear Seat Warmer Module
2SUNROOF 20A Panorama Sunroof Motor
9MODULE 7.5A Front Air Ventilation Seat Module, Front Seat Warmer Module, Rear Seat Warmer Module
MDPS 7.5A MDPS Unit
3MODULE 10A BCM, Sport Mode Switch, Stop Lamp Switch
STOP LAMP 20A Stop Signal Electronic Module
1MODULE 7.5A Active Air Flap, Driver/Passenger Smart Key Outside Handle, Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror,
Driver/Passenger Door Module
1SUNROOF 20A Panorama Sunroof Motor
A/CON 7.5A A/C Control Module, E/R Junction Block (Blower Relay, PTC Heater 1/2 Relay), Electronic A/C Compressor
2MODULE 10A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, TMU Unit, Overhead Console Lamp BCM, AMP,
Power Outside Mirror Switch, Digital Clock, Smart Key Control Module
A/BAG IND 7.5A Instrument Cluster
Instrument panel fuse (Plug-in hybrid)