2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid towing

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Maintenance
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Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km)in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance itemMaintenance operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Rear brake disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, G, F
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball jointIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 60,000 miles (96,000 km)A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H

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Tire replacement .........................................................7-38
Tire rotation ................................................................7-37
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-40
Tire terminology and definitions ................................7-44
Tire traction ................................................................7-39
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-38
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-39
Towing ........................................................................\
....6-30 Emergency Towing.....................................................6-32
Removable towing hook ............................................6-31
Towing service ...........................................................6-30
Trailer towing ................................................................5-115
Trip computer..................................................................3-99 Trip modes ..................................................................3-99
Vehicle certification label .................................................8-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-8
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-110 Tire loading information label ..................................5-111
Volume and weight ...........................................................8-5 Washer fluid ....................................................................7-24\
Checking the washer fluid level .................................7-24
Windows ........................................................................\
.3-38 Power Windows..........................................................3-39
Windshield defrosting and defogging ...........................3-138 Automatic Climate Control System .........................3-139
Defogging logic ........................................................3-140
Winter driving ...............................................................5-105 Snow or icy conditions .............................................5-105
Winter Precautions ...................................................5-107
Wiper blades ...................................................................7-29 Blade inspection .........................................................7-29
Blade replacement ......................................................7-29
Wipers and washers ......................................................3-117 Windshield Washers .................................................3-118
Windshield Wipers ...................................................3-117
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