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08
8-17
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6. Loosen the wheel bolts 
counterclockwise one turn each in 
the order shown above, but do not 
remove any wheel bolts until the tire 
has been raised off of the ground.
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7. Place the jack at the designa ted 
jacking position under the frame 
closest to the tire you are changing. 
The jacking positions are plates 
welded to the frame with two 
notches. Never jack at any other 
position or part of the vehicle. Doing 
so may damage the side seal molding 
or other parts of the vehicle.
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8. Insert the jack handle int o the jack 
and turn it clockwise, raising the 
vehicle until the tire clears the ground. 
Make sure the vehicle is stable on the 
jack.
9.
 Loosen a wheel bolt with the wheel 
lug wr
ench and remove it with your 
fingers.
Slide the wheel off the studs and lay 
it flat so it cannot roll away. To put the 
wheel on the hub, pick up the spare 
tire, line up the holes with the studs 
and slide the wheel onto them. If this 
is difficult, tip the wheel slightly and 
get the top hole in the wheel lined 
up with the top stud. Then jiggle the 
wheel back and forth until the wheel 
can be slid over the other studs.   
     
        
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Emergency situations
8-18
 WARNING
Wheels may have sharp edges. Handle 
them carefully to avoid possible severe 
injury. Before putting the wheel into 
place, be sure that there is nothing on 
the hub or wheel (such as mud, tar, 
gravel, etc.) that interferes with the 
wheel from fitting solidly against the 
hub.
If there is, remove it. If there is not 
good contact on the mounting surface 
between the wheel and hub, the wheel 
nuts could come loose and cause the 
loss of a wheel. Loss of a wheel may 
result in loss of control of the vehicle. 
This may cause serious injury or death.
10. To reinstall the wheel, hold it on the 
studs, put the wheel nuts on the studs 
and tighten them finger tight. The 
nuts should be installed with their 
tapered small diameter ends directed 
inward. Jiggle the tire to be sure it is 
completely seated, then tighten the 
nuts as much as possible with your 
fingers again.
11. Lower the vehicle to the ground 
by turning the wheel lug wrench 
counterclockwise.
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12. Use the wheel lug wrench to tighten 
the wheel bolts in the order shown. 
Double-check each wheel bolts until 
they are tight. After changing tires, 
we recommend that an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer tighten the wheel 
bolts to their proper torque as soon 
as possible. The wheel bolt should 
be tightened to 79~94 lbf.ft (11~13 
kgf.m).
If you have a tire gauge, check the 
tire pressure (see “Tires and Wheels” 
section in chapter 2 for tire pressure 
instructions.). If the pressure is lower or 
higher than recommended, drive slowly 
to the nearest service station and adjust 
it to the recommended pressure. Always 
reinstall the valve cap after checking 
or adjusting tire pressure. If the cap 
is not replaced, air may leak from the 
tire. If you lose a valve cap, buy another 
and install it as soon as possible. After 
changing tires, secure the flat tire and 
return the jack and tools to their proper 
storage locations.   
     
        
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8-19
NOTICE
Check the tire pressure as soon as 
possible after installing a spare tire. 
Adjust it to the recommended pressure.
 CAUTION
Your vehicle has metric threads on the 
studs and wheel bolts. Make certain 
during tire changing that the same bolts 
that were removed are reinstalled. If 
you have to replace your wheel bolts 
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 authorized HYUNDAI dealer for 
assistance.
 WARNING
Wheel studs
If the studs are damaged, they may lose 
their ability to retain the wheel. This 
could lead to the loss of the wheel and a 
collision resulting in serious injuries.
If any of the equipment such as the jack, 
wheel bolts, studs, or other equipment 
is damaged or in poor condition, do not 
attempt to change the tire and call for 
assistance.
Use of compact spare tires  
(if equipped)
Compact spare tires are designed for 
emergency use only. Drive carefully on 
the compact spare tire and always follow 
the safety precautions.
 WARNING
To prevent compact spare tire failure 
and loss of control possibly resulting in 
an accident:
•	Use the compact spare tire only in an 
emergency.
•	 NEVER operate your vehicle over 50 
mph (80 km/h).
•	 Do not exceed the vehicle’s 
maximum load rating or the load 
carrying capacity shown on the 
sidewall of the compact spare tire.
•	 Do not use the compact spare tire 
continuously. Repair or replace the 
original tire as soon as possible to 
avoid failure of the compact spare 
tire.   
     
        
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Maintenance
9-16
ENGINE OIL
Brake discs, pads, calipers and 
rotors
Check the pads, the disc, and the rotor 
for any excessive wear-out. Inspect 
calipers for any fluid leakage.
For more information on checking the 
pads or lining wear limit, refer to the 
HYUNDAI web site.
(http://service.hyundai-motor.com)
Propeller shaft
Check the propeller shaft, boots, clamps, 
rubber couplings and center-bearing 
rubber for cracks, deterioration, or 
damage. Replace any damaged parts 
and if necessary, repack the grease.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for 
looseness or damage. Retighten to the 
specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage & 
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine 
off, check for excessive free-play in the 
steering wheel. Check the linkage for 
bends or damage. Check the dust boots 
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, 
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps 
for cracks, deterioration, or damage. 
Replace any damaged parts and, if 
necessary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and 
connections for leakage and damage.
Checking the engine oil level
Gasoline engine
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s 
precautions.
2.
 Be sure the v
ehicle is on the level 
ground in P (Park) with the parking 
brake set and the wheels blocked.
3.
 Turn the engine on and allo
w the 
engine to reach normal operating 
temperature.
4.
 Turn the engine o
ff and wait about 15 
minutes for the oil to return to the oil 
pan.
5.
 Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and 
r
e-insert it fully.
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6. Pull the dipstick out again and check 
the le vel. The level should be between 
F (Full) and L (Low).