2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED spare tire

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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
tire 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.
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Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, HYUNDAI recommends
that tires be replaced after six
(6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning may cause sudden
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of vehicle control result-
ing in an accident.
The original tire should be
repaired or replaced as soon as
possible to avoid failure of the
spare and loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident. The
compact spare tire is for emer-
gency use only. Do not operate
your vehicle over 50 mph (80
km/h) when using the compact
spare tire.
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Maintenance
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.
Example wheel size designation:
6.5J X 16
6.5 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
16 - Rim diameter in inches.
Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger car tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire’s designed maximum safe oper-
ating speed.
3. Checking tire life (TIN : TireIdentification Number)
Any tires that are over six years old,
based on the manufacturing date,
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1416 represents
that the tire was produced in the 14th
week of 2016.
Speed
Rating
Symbol Maximum Speed
S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h)
H 130 mph (210 km/h) V 149 mph (240 km/h)
W 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y186 mph (300 km/h)

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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or not work properly.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is not equipped with a compact spare tire, your vehicle will be equipped with a Tire Mobility Kit.
Items Tire SizeWheel Size
Inflation pressure kPa (psi)Wheel lug nuttorque kgf
•m
(lbf
ft, Nm)Normal LoadMaximum Load
FrontRearFrontRear
Full size tire
195/65 R156.0J X 15250 (36)250 (36)250 (36)250 (36)
11~13
(79~94,
107~127)205/55 R166.5J X 16250 (36)250 (36)250 (36)250 (36)
225/45 R177.0J X 17230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)230 (33)
Compact spare tire
(if equipped)T125/80 D154.0T X 15420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)
It is permissible to add 3 psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expect- ed soon.
Tires typically loose 1psi (7kPa) for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are
expected, 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 prop-
er level. (Air inflation per altitude : +2.4 psi/1 mile)
NOTICE

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Bulb replacementFront parking lamp .....................................................7-73
Front turn signal lamp ................................................7-73
Headlamp....................................................................7-73\
High mounted stop lamp ............................................7-86
Interior light bulb .......................................................7-88
License plate light bulb ..............................................7-87
Rear combination light bulb .......................................7-82
Side marker lamp .......................................................7-73
Side repeater lamp ......................................................7-82
Bulb wattage .....................................................................8-3\
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-9
Capacities (Lubricants) .....................................................3-6
Care Exterior care ...............................................................7-89
Interior care ................................................................7-95
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Cartridge type fuse..........................................................7-65
Center console storage ..................................................3-150
Central door lock switch .................................................3-16
Certification label ...........................................................8-10
Chains Tire chains ..................................................................5-96
Changing a Tire with TPMS ...........................................6-14
Checking tire inflation pressure ......................................7-46 Child restraint system (CRS) ..........................................2-35
Booster seats...............................................................2-38
Children always in the rear ........................................2-35
Forward-facing child restraint system........................2-38
Installing a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-38
Lower anchors and tether for children (LATCH system) .....................................................2-38
Rearward-facing child restraint system......................2-37
Securing a child restraint seat with "Tether Anchor" system......................................................................2-\
42
Securing a child restraint system with the LATCH anchors system ........................................................2-41
Securing a child restraint with a lap/shoulder belt.....2-43
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS) ...................2-36
Child-protector rear door locks.......................................3-19
Climate control air filter .................................................7-37
Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-156
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-157
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-61
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-49
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-30
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-30
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-96
Cruise control system .....................................................5-70
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
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Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-50
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Exhaust emission control system....................................7-97
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-24
Exterior care....................................................................7-89\
Exterior lights ...............................................................3-107
Exterior overviewFront ........................................................................\
.....2-2
Rear ........................................................................\
......2-3
Flat tire Jack and tools .............................................................6-15
Jack label ....................................................................6-22\
Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................6-22
Use of compact spare tires .........................................6-20
Floor mat anchor(s).......................................................3-157
Fluid Brake/clutch fluid .......................................................7-33
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-34
Front lamps ...................................................................3-115
Front seats ........................................................................\
.2-6
Fuel filler door ................................................................3-58
Fuel gauge .......................................................................3\
-65
Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuse/relay panel description Instrument panel fuse panel .......................................7-66
Engine compartment fuse panel .................................7-69 Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-60
Blade type fuse ...........................................................7-65
Cartridge type fuse .....................................................7-65
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement ............7-63
Fuse switch .................................................................7-62
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-66
Instrument panel fuse replacement.............................7-61
Main fuse ....................................................................7-64\
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-64
Gauges........................................................................\
.....3-63
Glove box......................................................................3-\
151
Hazard warning flasher .....................................................6-2
Hazardous driving conditions .........................................5-92
Head restraints ................................................................2-15
Headlamp delay function ..............................................3-113
Headlamp position ........................................................3-109
Headlight bulb replacement ............................................7-72
Heater Automatic climate control system............................3-133
Manual climate control system ................................3-123
Height adjustment ...........................................................2-25
High beam operation.....................................................3-109
Highway driving .............................................................5-95
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Side air bags....................................................................2-49\
Side view mirrors............................................................3-40
Sliding armrest ..............................................................3-150
Smart cruise control system............................................5-75
Smart high beam ...........................................................3-110
Smart keyBattery replacement....................................................3-12
Smart trunk .....................................................................3-5\
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Smooth cornering............................................................5-93
Snow tires .......................................................................5\
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Spare tire
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-49
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-92 Driving at night ..........................................................5-93
Driving in flooded areas .............................................5-94
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-94
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-92
Highway driving.........................................................5-95
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-92
Smooth cornering .......................................................5-93
Speed sensing door lock .................................................3-17
Speedometer....................................................................3-63\
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ...................6-3
Steering wheel.................................................................3-22 Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................3-22
Horn ........................................................................\
....3-23
Tilt steering / Telescope steering................................3-23
Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-3 Storage compartment ....................................................3-150
Center console storage .............................................3-150
Glove box .................................................................3-151
Multi box ..................................................................3-152
Sliding armrest .........................................................3-150
Sunglass holder ........................................................3-151
Sunglass holder .............................................................3-151
Sunroof........................................................................\
....3-47
Sunroof inside air recirculation ....................................3-149
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
3-154
Tachometer ......................................................................3-\
64
Theft alarm system .........................................................3-19
Tilt steering / Telescope steering ....................................3-23
Tire chains .......................................................................5\
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Tire load and speed capacity.............................................8-5
Tire loading information label ......................................5-101
Tire Mobility Kit .............................................................6-22
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................6-10 Changing a Tire with TPMS ......................................6-13
Low tire pressure LCD display with position indicator...................................................................6-11
Low tire pressure telltale ............................................6-11
TPMS malfunction indicator ......................................6-12
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-47\
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-11
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Tires and wheels .............................................................7-44All season tires ...........................................................7-57
Checking tire inflation pressure .................................7-46
Compact spare tire replacement .................................7-49
Low aspect ratio tires .................................................7-58
Radial-ply tires ...........................................................7-58
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-45
Snow tires ...................................................................5-57
Summer tires ..............................................................7-57
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-50
Tire replacement .........................................................7-48
Tire rotation ................................................................7-47
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-50
Tire terminology and definitions ................................7-54
Tire traction ................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-48
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-49
Towing ........................................................................\
....6-32
Trailer towing................................................................5-105
Transmission shift indicator............................................3-67
Trip computer Conventional cluster...................................................3-98
Supervision cluster ...................................................3-102
Trunk ........................................................................\
.......3-52 Emergency trunk safety release .................................3-54
Smart trunk .................................................................3-55 Trunk room lamp ..........................................................3-116
Turn signals ...................................................................3-112
USB charger ..................................................................3-156
User settings mode..........................................................3-93
Vanity mirror lamp ........................................................3-117
Vehicle break-in process ...................................................F-9
Vehicle certification label ...............................................8-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ...........F-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-10
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-100
Tire loading information label..................................5-101
Vehicle modifications .......................................................F-9
Vehicle stability management (VSM).............................5-36
Volume and weight ...........................................................8-6
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