2021 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC Owners Manual

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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies:
1. While depressing the brake pedalshift to the N (Neutral) position
and turn the vehicle off. The
POWER button will be in the ACCposition.
2. Release the parking brake.
Failure to shift to N (Neutral) may
cause internal damage to the vehi-
cle.
Removable Towing Hook
1. Open the tailgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover by press-ing the lower part of the cover on
the front or rear bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it isfully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is equipped with
a rollover sensor, place the
POWER button in the OFF or
ACC position when the vehicle
is being towed. The side impact
and curtain air bag may deployif the sensor detects the situa-
tion as a rollover.
WARNING
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Emergency Towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commer-
cial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-ing hook at the front (or rear) of the
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be ingood condition.Always follow these emergency tow- ing precautions:
While depressing the brake pedal
shift to the N (Neutral) position and
turn the vehicle off. The POWER
button will be in the ACC position.
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force. Use a towing cable or chain less
than 5 m (16 feet) long. Attach awhite or red cloth (about 30 cm (12inch) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during tow-ing.
Before towing, check the reduction gear for fluid leaks under your vehi-
cle. If the reduction gear is leaking,
flatbed equipment or a towing dolly
must be used.
The driver must be in the vehi-
cle for steering and braking
operations when the vehicle is
being towed. Passengers other
than the driver must not be in
the vehicle.
CAUTION
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What to do in an emergency
Accelerate or decelerate the vehi-
cle in a slow and gradual mannerwhile maintaining tension on the
tow rope or chain to start or drive
the vehicle, otherwise tow hooks
and the vehicle may be damaged.To avoid damage to your vehicle
and vehicle components when
towing:
Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle.
Do not use the towing hooks to pull a vehicle out of mud, sand
or other conditions from which
the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power.
Limit the vehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less
than 1.5 km (1 mile) when towing
to avoid serious damage to the
reduction gear.
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7
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Motor compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-4Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-5 Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .7-11Coolant...................................................................7-12
Brake fluid ............................................................7-13 Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-13
Washer fluid .........................................................7-14 Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-14
Climate control air filter .....................................7-15 Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-15
Wiper blades .........................................................7-17 Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-17
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-17
12V Battery ...........................................................7-20 For Best Battery Service .............................................7-21
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-21
Reset Features.................................................................7-22 Tires and wheels ..................................................7-23
Tire Care ............................................................................7-23
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-24
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-25
Tire Rotation ...................................................................7-26
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-27
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-27
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-28
Tire Traction ....................................................................7-28
Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-28
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-28
Tire Terminology and Definitions ..............................7-32
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-36
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-36
Snow Tires ........................................................................7-36
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-36
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ................................................7-37
Fuses ......................................................................7-39 Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement .......................7-40
Motor Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ........7-41
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ......................................7-43
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Light bulbs.............................................................7-52Headlamp, Parking Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp and
Side Marker ......................................................................7-53Daytime Running Light (DRL).......................................7-57
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ..............................7-57
Rear Combination Light Bulb Replacement .............7-58
High Mounted Stop Light Replacement ...................7-60
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement .....................7-61
Interior Light Bulb Replacement .................................7-61
Appearance care ..................................................7-63 Exterior Care ....................................................................7-63
Interior Care .....................................................................7-69

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Maintenance
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1. Coolant reservoir
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Fuse box
4. Battery (12 volt)
5. Coolant cap
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An
authorized HYUNDAI dealer meets
HYUNDAI's high service quality
standards and receives technical
support from HYUNDAI in order to
provide you with a high level of serv-
ice satisfaction.
Owner's Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner's responsibil-
ity.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties. Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Service Passport. Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury. This
chapter provides instructions only forthe maintenance items that are easy
to perform. Several procedures can
be done only by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer with special tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance,
safety or durability of your vehicle
and may, in addition, violate condi-
tions of the limited warranties cover-
ing the vehicle.
Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage.
For details, read the separate
Service Passport provided with
the vehicle. If you're unsure about
any service or maintenance proce-
dure, have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Maintenance
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The following lists are vehicle checks and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer at the frequen-
cies indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labor, parts and lubricants used.
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the propertools and equipment to do the
work, have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
ALWAYS follow these precau-
tions for performing mainte-
nance work:
•Park your vehicle on level
ground, shift to the P (Park)
position, apply the parking
brake, and place the POWER
button in the OFF position.
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Block the tires (front and
back) to prevent the vehicle
from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
elry that can become entan-
gled in moving parts.
Keep flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the
battery related parts.