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Maintenance
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
 Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
 Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
 Check for low or under-inflated
tires.
While operating your vehicle:
 Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
 Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
 Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or "pulls" to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
 When stopping, listen and check
for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or "hard-to-push" brake pedal.
 If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission
fluid level.
 Check the automatic transmission
P (Park) function. Check the parking brake.
 Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
 Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
 Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
 Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires
that are worn, show uneven wear,
or are damaged.
 Check for loose wheel lug nuts. Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
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Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the car
is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes
are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter
A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven,
damage the emission system and
cause multiple issues such as hard
starting. If an excessive amount of
foreign matter accumulates in the
fuel tank, the filter may require
replacement more frequently. After
installing a new filter, run the engine
for several minutes, and check for
leaks at the connections. Fuel filters
should be installed by an authorized
retailer of Genesis Branded prod-
ucts.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections 
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. Have an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products replace
any damaged or leaking parts imme-
diately.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap    
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure a new vapor
hose or fuel filler cap is correctly
replaced.
Air cleaner filter
A Genesis/Hyundai Part air cleaner
filter is recommended when the filter
is replaced.
Spark plugs 
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct part number and heat
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Maintenance
Tire rotation  
To equalize tread wear, Genesis
Branded Vehicle recommends 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 (proper torque is
79-94 lbf·ft [11-13 kgf·m]).
Disc brake pads should be inspected
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
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If your tire is unsymmetrical tire,
check the outside and inside marked
in tire.
If the inside tire is installed on out-
side, the vehicle driving and wear
performance may be damaged.
Do not use the compact spare
tire for tire rotation.
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics that may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
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ODH073803 ■18inch tire
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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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 not work properly.
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• 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)
*1: It is applied to Lambda 3.3 T-GDI engine vehicle.
*2: It is applied to Tau 5.0 GDI engine vehicle.
Item Tire size Wheel sizeInflation pressure kPa (psi)
Wheel lug nut
torque kgf·m 
(lbf·ft, N.m) Normal load Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire (2WD)245/45R18 8.0JX18 230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33)
11~13 
(79~94, 107~127) 245/40R19 8.5JX19 230 (33) - 230 (33) -
275/35R19 9.0JX19 - 260 (38) - 260 (38)
Full size tire (AWD)245/45R18 8.0JX18 230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33)
245/40R19 8.5JX19235 (34)*
1- 235 (34)*1-
240 (35)*2- 240 (35)*2-
275/35R19 9.0JX19 - 260 (38) - 260 (38)
Compact spare tire 
(if equipped)T135/80R18 4.0TX18 420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60)
T135/70R19 4.0TX19 420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60)