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Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the cold inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
Maintenance
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7
TIRES AND WHEELS
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 than
one mile (1.6 km).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
handling, and minimum tire wear.
For recommended inflation pressure,
refer to “Tire and wheels” in section
8. All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the driver’s side center
pillar.OMD060012N
WARNING - Tire
underinflation
Severe underinflation can lead
to severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separation and
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 periods at high speeds.
CAUTION
Underinflation also results in excessive wear, poor handlingand reduced fuel economy.Wheel deformation also ispossible. Keep your tire pres-sures at the proper levels. If atire frequently needs refilling,have it checked by an author-ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Overinflation produces a harsh ride, excessive wear atthe center of the tire tread, anda greater possibility of dam-age from road hazards.
Maintenance
46
7
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 inflation
pressure matches the recommended
pressure 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 7,500 miles (12,000 km) 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.WARNING
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 little pressure wear unevenly caus-
ing poor handling, loss of vehi-
cle control, and sudden tire
failure leading to accidents,
injuries, and even death. The
recommended cold tire pres-
sure for your vehicle can be
found in this manual and on
the tire label located on the dri-
ver's side center pillar.
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 vehicle.
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Maintenance
Disc brake pads should be inspectedfor wear whenever tires are rotated.
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✽ NOTICE
Rotate radial tires that have an
directional tread pattern only from
front to rear and not from right to
left.
Wheel alignment and tire bal-
ance
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.
OBH078040
Without a spare tire
WARNING
Do not use the compact spare
tire (if equipped) for tire rota-
tion.
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics that could result in death,
severe injury, or property
damage.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights candamage your vehicle's alu-minum wheels. Use onlyapproved wheel weights.
749
Maintenance
Compact spare tire replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.
The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
as the one provided with your new
vehicle and should be mounted on
the same compact spare tire wheel.
The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire.
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct
size may adversely affect wheel
and bearing life, braking and
stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance,
snow chain clearance,
speedometer and odometer cal-
ibration, headlight aim and
bumper height.
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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
TIRES AND WHEELS
*1Normal load : Up to 3 persons
CAUTION
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.
ItemTire sizeWheel size
Inflation pressure psi (kPa)Wheel lug nut torque lbf·ft (kgf·m, N·m)Normal load *1Maximum load
FrontRearFrontRear
Full size tireP205/55 R166.5J×1632 (220)32 (220)32 (220)32 (220)
65~79
(9~11, 88~107)P215/45 R177.0J×1732 (220)32 (220)32 (220)32 (220)
Compact
spare tire
(if equipped)T125/80D154.0T×15
60 (420)60 (420)60 (420)60 (420)
T125/80D164.0T×16
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✽ NOTICE
• It is permissible to add 3 psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expected soon.
Tires typically loose 1psi (7kPa) for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are expect-
ed, recheck your tire pressure as necessary to keep them properly inflated.
• An air pressure generally decreases, as you drive up to a high-altitude area above sea level. Thus, if you plan to drive a high-altitude area, check the tire pressures in advance. If necessary, inflate them to a proper level. (Air
inflation per altitude : +2.4 psi/1 mile)
Index
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Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat ..................3-22
Seat cooler (Air ventilation seat) ..............................3-12
Seat warmer ..................................................................3-10
Seatback pocket ............................................................3-13
Seating capacity ............................................................5-53
Seats ........................................................................\
........3-2 Folding the rear seat ..................................................3-16
Front seat adjustment ..................................................3-5
Headrest(front) ............................................................3-8
Headrest(rear) ............................................................3-13
Rear seat ....................................................................3-13\
Seat cooler (Air ventilation seat) ..............................3-12
Seat warmer ................................................................3-10
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-13
Side impact air bag........................................................3-58
Side view mirror............................................................4-53
Sliding armrest ............................................................4-122
Smart key ........................................................................\
4-7
Smooth cornering ..........................................................5-45
Snow tires ......................................................................5-\
49
Spare tire Compact spare tire......................................................6-20
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-49
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-15
Special driving conditions ............................................5-44 Driving at night ..........................................................5-45
Driving in flooded areas ............................................5-47
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-46 Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-44
Highway driving ........................................................5-47
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-44
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-45
Speedometer ..................................................................4-57
Sports mode ..................................................................5-20
SRS components and functions ....................................3-41
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ................6-4
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-43 Electric power steering ..............................................4-43
FLEX STEER ............................................................4-45
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-45
Tilt steering ................................................................4-44
Steering wheel audio control ......................................4-136
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ..................5-54
Storage compartment ..................................................4-122 Center console storage ............................................4-122
Cool box ..................................................................4-123
Glove box ................................................................4-123
Luggage net ..............................................................4-124
Sliding armrest ........................................................4-122
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-124
Sunglass holder ..........................................................4-124
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof ....................................4-38
Sunvisor ......................................................................4-\
127
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Index
Tachometer ....................................................................4-57\
Tailgate ........................................................................\
..4-25
Tether anchor system ....................................................3-36
Theft-alarm system........................................................4-17
Tilt steering ..................................................................4-44
Tire and loading information label ..............................5-53
Tire chains ....................................................................5-50\
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................6-9
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-9
Tires and wheels............................................................7-44Checking tire inflation pressure ................................7-45
Compact spare tire replacement ................................7-49
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................7-58
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..............7-44
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
44
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-49
Tire replacement ........................................................7-48
Tire rotation ................................................................7-46
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................7-50
Tire traction ................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-47
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-49
Tires and wheels..............................................................8-3
Towing ........................................................................\
..6-22
Towing capacity ............................................................5-54
Trailer towing ................................................................5-59 Transaxle
Automatic transaxle....................................................5-17
Manual transaxle ........................................................5-14
Trip computer ................................................................4-61 Automatic transaxle shift position indicator ..............4-60
Manual transaxle shift indicator ................................4-60
Outside temperature ..................................................4-60
Vehicle break-in process ................................................1-5
Vehicle capacity weight ................................................5-53
Vehicle certification label................................................8-8
Vehicle curb weight ......................................................5-58
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-8
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-53 Cargo capacity ............................................................5-54
Certification label ......................................................5-56
Seating capacity..........................................................5-53
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit ..............5-54
Tire and loading information label ............................5-53
Towing capacity..........................................................5-54
Vehicle capacity weight..............................................5-53
Vehicle stability management ......................................5-33
Vehicle weight ..............................................................5-58 Base curb weight ........................................................5-58
Cargo weight ..............................................................5-58
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