
5-37
Driving your vehicle
5
Indicator lights 
When the ignition switch is placed in
the  ON  position,  the  ESC  indicator
light  illuminates,  then  goes  off  if  the
ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever  the  ESC  is  operating.
If  the  ESC  indicator  light  stays  on,
your  vehicle  may  have  a  malfunction
with  the  ESC  system. When  this
warning  light  illuminates  we  recom-
mend that the vehicle be checked by
an  authorised  HYUNDAI  dealer  as
soon as possible.
The  ESC  OFF  indicator  light  comes
on  when  the  ESC  is  turned  off  with
the button.
Driving with wheels and tyres with
different sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction.
When  replacing  tyres, make  sure
all  four  tyres  and  wheels  are  the
same size. Never drive the vehicle
with  different  sized  wheels  and
tyres installed.
ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The  ESC  OFF  mode  should  only  be
used briefly to help free the vehicle if
stuck in snow or mud, by temporarily
stopping  operation  of  the  ESC,  to
maintain wheel torque.
To   t u r n   E S C   o f f   w h i l s t   d r i v i n g ,   p r e s s
the ESC OFF button whilst driving on
a flat road surface.
NOTICE
■ESC indicator light (blinks)
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When  the  ESC  is  blinking, this
indicates the ESC is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt
to  accelerate. NEVER  turn  the
ESC off whilst the ESC indicator
light  is  blinking  or  you  may  lose
control of the vehicle resulting in
an accident.
WA R N I N G     

5-43
Driving your vehicle
5
When the ECO mode is activated:
•The acceleration response may be
slightly  reduced  as  the  accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
•The air conditioner performance
may be limited.
•The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
•The engine noise may get louder.
The  above  situations  are  normal
conditions  when  the  ECO  mode  is
activated, to improve fuel efficiency.
Limitation  of  the  ECO  mode  oper-
ation:
If  the  following  conditions  occur
whilst  the  ECO  mode  is  operating,
the  system  operation  is  limited  even
though  there  is  no  change  in  the
ECO indicator.
•When the coolant temperature is
low:
The  system  will  be  limited  until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.
•When driving up a hill:
The  system  will  be  limited  in  gain-
ing  power  when  driving  uphill
because  engine  torque  is  restrict-
ed.
•When driving the vehicle with the
automatic  transmission  gear  shift
lever in manual shift mode:
The  system  will  be  limited  due  to
the shift location.
•When the accelerator pedal is fully
depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.
SPORT mode
SPORT  mode  manages
the  driving  dynamics  by
automatically adjusting the
steering  effort,  and  the
engine  and  transmission  control
logic  for  enhanced  driver  perform-
ance.
•When SPORT mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the  SPORT  indicator  (orange
colour) will illuminate.
•Whenever the engine is restarted,
the  Drive  Mode  will  revert  back  to
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
desired,  re-select  SPORT  mode
from the DRIVE MODE button.
•When SPORT mode is activated:
- The  engine  r pm  will  tend  to
remain  raised  over  a  certain
length  of  time  even  after  releas-
ing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accel-
erating
Information 
In  SPORT mode,  the  fuel  efficiency
may decrease.
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6-20
What to do in an emergency
13. Use  the  wheel  nut  wrench  to
tighten  the  lug  nuts  in  the  order
shown. Double-check  each  lug
nut  until  they  are  tight. After
changing  tyres,  we  recommend
that  an  authorised  HYUNDAI
dealer tighten the lug nuts to their
proper  torque  as  soon  as  possi-
ble.The  wheel  lug  nut  should
be  tightened  to  11~13  kgf·m
(79~94 lbf·ft).
If  you  have  a  tyre  gauge,  check  the
tyre  pressure  (see  "Tyres  and
Wheels"  in  chapter  8  for  tyre  pres-
sure  instructions.). If  the  pressure  is
lower  or  higher  than  recommended,
drive  slowly  to  the  nearest  service
station  and  adjust  it  to  the  recom-
mended  pressure. Always  reinstall
the  valve  cap  after  checking  or
adjusting  tyre  pressure. If  the  cap  is
not  replaced,  air  may  leak  from  the
tyre. If  you  lose  a  valve  cap,  buy
another and install it as soon as pos-
sible. After  changing  tyres,  secure
the  flat  tyre  and  return  the  jack  and
tools  to  their  proper  storage  loca-
tions.
Check  the  tyre  pressure  as  soon
as possible after installing a spare
tyre. Adjust  it  to  the  recommend-
ed pressure.
If  any  of  the  equipment  such  as  the
jack,  lug  nuts,  studs,  or  other  equip-
ment  is  damaged  or  in  poor  condi-
tion,  do  not  attempt  to  change  the
tyre and call for assistance.
NOTICE
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on the studs and lug nuts. Make
certain  during  tyre  changing
that  the  same  nuts  that  were
removed  are  reinstalled. If  you
have  to  replace  your  lug  nuts
make  sure  they  have  metric
threads  to  avoid  damaging  the
studs  and  ensure  the  wheel  is
properly secured to the hub. We
recommend that you consult an
authorised  HYUNDAI  dealer  for
assistance.
CAUTION 

6-21
What to do in an emergency
6
Use of compact spare tyres 
(if equipped) 
Compact  spare  tyres  are  designed
for  emergency  use  only. Drive  care-
fully  on  the  compact  spare  tyre  and
always follow the safety precautions.
When driving with the compact spare
tyre mounted to your vehicle:
•Check the tyre pressure after
installing  the  compact  spare  tyre.
The  compact  spare  tyre  should  be
inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi).
•Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash whilst the com-
pact spare tyre is installed.
•Do not use the compact spare tyre
on  any  other  vehicle  because  this
tyre  has  been  designed  especially
for  your  vehicle.
•The compact spare tyre's tread life
is  shorter  than  a  regular  tyre.
Inspect  your  compact  spare  tyre
regularly  and  replace  worn  com-
pact spare tyres with the same size
and  design,  mounted  on  the  same
wheel.
•Do not use more than one compact
spare tyre at a time.
•Do not tow a trailer whilst the com-
pact spare tyre is installed.
When  the  original  tyre  and  wheel
are repaired and reinstalled on the
vehicle, the lug nut torque must be
set  correctly. The  correct  lug  nut
tightening  torque  is  11~13  kgf·m
(79~94 lbf·ft).
NOTICE
To   p r e v e n t   c o m p a c t   s p a r e   t y r e
failure  and  loss  of  control  pos-
sibly resulting in an accident:
•Use  the  compact  spare  tyre
only in an emergency.
•NEVER  operate  your  vehicle
over 80 km/h.
•Do  not  exceed  the  vehicle’s
maximum  load  rating  or  the
load  carrying  capacity  shown
on  the  sidewall  of  the  com-
pact spare tyre.
•Do not use the compact spare
tyre  continuously. Repair  or
replace  the  original  tyre  as
soon as possible to avoid fail-
ure of the compact spare tyre.
WA R N I N G     

7-17
7
Maintenance
Manual transmission fluid
(if equipped)
Inspect  the  manual  transmission
fluid  according  to  the  maintenance
schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing,  cracks,  deterioration  and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check  brake  fluid  level  in  the  brake
fluid  reservoir. The  level  should  be
between “MIN” and “MAX” marks  on
the  side  of  the  reservoir. Use  only
hydraulic  brake  fluid  confor ming  to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification.
Parking  brake
Inspect  the  parking  brake  system
including  the  parking  brake  lever  (or
pedal) and cables.
Brake pads, calipers and
rotors
Check  the  pads  for  excessive  wear,
discs  for  run  out  and  wear,  and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check  the  suspension  connections
for  looseness  or  damage. Retighten
to the specified torque. 

8-4
Specifications & Consumer information
TTYYRREESS  AANNDD  WWHHEEEELLSS
Item Tyre sizeWheel
size
Inflation pressure, bar (kPa, psi)Wheel lug nut
torque 
kgf•m (lbf•ft, N•m)
Normal load *1Maximum load
Front Rear Front  Rear
Full size tyre
195/65 R15 6.0J X 15
2.3 (230, 33) 2.3 (230, 33) 2.3 (230, 33) 2.3 (230, 33)11~13
(79~94, 107~127)
205/55 R16 6.5J X 16
225/45 R17 7.0J X 17
Compact spare tyre
(if equipped)T125/80 D154.0T X 154.2 (420, 60)4.2 (420, 60)4.2 (420, 60)4.2 (420, 60)
When replacing tyres, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tyres of a different size can seriously affect your vehicle's handling.
CAUTION
*1 :Normal load :Up to 3 persons
AAIIRR  CCOONNDDIITTIIOONNIINNGG  SSYYSSTTEEMM
ItemsWeight  of Volume Classification
Refrigerant g (oz.)500±25 (17.6±0.88)R-134a
Compressor lubricantg (oz.)110±10 (3.88±0.35)PA G   ( F D 4 6 X G )
Contact an authorised HYUNDAI dealer for more details.