
2-2
Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
ExTERIOR OVERVIEW (I)
Front view
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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1. Hood ......................................................5-67
2.
 Headlamp ..................................... 5-82, 9-52
3.
 Tires and wheels ................................... 9-
32
4.
 Side view mirr
or
 .................................... 5-555.
 Sunroo
f ..................................................
5-62
6.
 Fr
 ont windshield wiper blades
 ..5-95, 9-
26
7.
 Window
s
 ...............................................5-58
8.
 Fr
ont ultrasonic sensors
 ........................7
-111   

2-3
02
Rear view
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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ExTERIOR OVERVIEW (II)
9. Door Handle ...........................................5- 32
10.
 Fuel filler door ........................................ 5-
77
11.
 Rear combina
tion lamp........................ 9-54
12.
 Liftga
te
 .................................................. 5-6813.
 High mount
ed stop lamp .....................
9-57
14 .
 Rear windo
 w wiper blades
 .........5-96, 9-
27
15.
 Rear ultr
asonic sensors
 .......................7
-108
16.
 Ant
enna
 ................................................5-
137
17.
 Rear vie
w camera
 .................................7
-88   

06
6-73
NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the 
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle 
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid 
engine overheating, possible damage to 
the transmission, and tire damage. See 
“Towing” section in chapter 8.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in 
corners, especially when roads are wet. 
Ideally, corners should always be taken 
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards than 
driving in the daylight. Here are some 
important tips to remember:
•	Slow down and keep more distance 
between you and other vehicles, as it 
may be more difficult to see at night, 
especially in areas where there may 
not be any street lights.
•	 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare 
from other drivers’ headlamps.
•	 Keep your headlamps clean and 
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly 
aimed headlamps will make it much 
more difficult to see at night.
•	 Avoid staring directly at the 
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You 
could be temporarily blinded, and it 
will take several seconds for your eyes 
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving 
dangerous. Here are a few things to 
consider when driving in the rain or on 
slick pavement:
•	Slow down and allow extra following 
distance. A heavy rainfall makes 
it harder to see and increases the 
distance needed to stop your vehicle.
•	 Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if 
equipped)
•	 Replace your windshield wiper blades 
when they show signs of streaking or 
missing areas on the windshield.
•	 Be sure your tires have enough tread. 
If your tires do not have enough tread, 
making a quick stop on wet pavement 
can cause a skid and possibly lead to 
an accident. See “Tire Tread” section 
in chapter 9.
•	 Turn on your headlamps to make it 
easier for others to see you.
•	 Driving too fast through large puddles 
can affect your brakes. If you must go 
through puddles, try to drive through 
them slowly.
•	 If you believe your brakes may be wet, 
apply them lightly while driving until 
normal braking operation returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are 
going fast enough, your vehicle may 
have little or no contact with the road 
surface and actually ride on the water. 
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when 
the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as 
the depth of tire tread decreases, refer 
to “Tire Tread” section in chapter 9.   

Maintenance
9. Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................\
................9-3
Main tenance services
 ........................................................................\
............... 9-4
Owner’s responsibility ........................................................................\
........................ 9-4
Owner maint enance precautions........................................................................\
....... 9-4
Owner maintenance ........................................................................\
................. 9-5Owner maintenance schedule ........................................................................\
...........9-6
Scheduled maintenance services .....................................................................9 -7Normal maintenance schedule ........................................................................\
.......... 9-8
Maint enance under severe usage conditions .......................................................... 9-
12
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............................................9-14Fuel filter (for gasoline engine) ........................................................................\
......... 9-14
P arking brake ........................................................................\
..................................... .9-15
Engine oil ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-16Checking the engine oil level ........................................................................\
............9-16
Checking the engine oil and filt er ........................................................................\
...... 9-
17
Engine coolant /liquid-cooled intercooler coolant .......................................9-18Checking the coolant level ........................................................................\
................ 9-18
Changing coolan t ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-
20
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
................................9-21Checking the brake fluid level ........................................................................\
...........9-21
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
............................ 9-22Checking the washer fluid level ........................................................................\
........9-22
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
............................... 9-23Filter replacement ........................................................................\
..............................9-23
Cabin air filter ........................................................................\
..........................9-2 4Filter inspection ........................................................................\
..................................9-2 4
Filter replacement ........................................................................\
.............................. 9
-24
Wiper blades ........................................................................\
...........................9-25Blade inspection ........................................................................\
................................. 9-25
Blade r eplacement ........................................................................\
............................. 9-
25
Battery ........................................................................\
.....................................9-28For best battery service ........................................................................\
.....................9-29
Ba ttery capacity label ........................................................................\
....................... 9-
30
Battery recharging
 ........................................................................\
............................ 9-
30
Reset items
 ........................................................................\
......................................... 9-
31 
9  

Maintenance
9-6
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
•	Check the engine oil level.
•	 Check the coolant level in the engine 
coolant reservoir or the water-cooled 
intercooler coolant reservoir.
•	 Check the windshield washer fluid 
level.
•	 Check for low or under-inflated tires.
 WARNING
Be careful when checking your 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.
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 looseness in the 
steering wheel, or change in its 
straight-ahead position.
•	 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 flashers.
•	 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.
At least twice a year: (i.e., every 
Spring and Autumn)
•	Check radiator, heater and air 
conditioning hoses for leaks or 
damage.
•	 Check windshield washer spray and 
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades 
with a clean cloth dampened with 
washer fluid.
•	 Check headlamp alignment.
•	 Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields 
and clamps.
•	 Check the seat belts for wear and 
function.
At least once a year:
•	Clean body and door drain holes.
•	 Lubricate door hinges and hood 
hinges.
•	 Lubricate door and hood locks and 
latches.
•	 Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
•	 Check the air conditioning system.
•	 Inspect and lubricate automatic 
transmission linkage and controls.
•	 Clean the battery and terminals.
•	 Check the brake fluid level.    

09
9-25
WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
Contamination of either the windshield 
or the wiper blades with foreign matter 
can reduce the effectiveness of the 
windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination are 
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments 
used by some commercial car washes. If 
the blades are not wiping properly, clean 
both the window and the blades with a 
good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse 
thoroughly with clean water.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, 
arms or other components, do not:
•	Use gasoline, kerosene, paint 
thinner, or other solvents on or near 
them.
•	 Attempt to move the wipers 
manually.
•	 Use non-specified wiper blades.
 Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by 
automatic car washes have been known to 
make the windshield difficult to clean.
 Information
Wiper blades are consumable items. 
Normal wear of the wipers may not be 
covered by your vehicle warranty.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean 
adequately, the blades may be worn or 
cracked, and require replacement.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper arms 
or other components, do not attempt to 
move the wipers manually.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified wiper blade 
could result in wiper malfunction and 
failure.
NOTICE
•	In order to prevent damage to the 
hood and the wiper arms, the wiper 
arms should only be lifted when in 
the top wiping position.
•	 Always return the wiper arms to the 
windshield before driving.  

09
9-27
Type B
OTM090039
1. Raise the wiper arm.
OTM090040
2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then pull 
down the blade assembly and remove 
it.
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3. Install the new blade assembly in the 
r everse order of removal.
4.
 Re
turn the wiper arm on the 
windshield.
Rear window wiper blade 
replacement
OOSH089025L
1. Raise the wiper arm and then ro tate 
the wiper blade assembly (1).
2.
 Pull out the wiper blade assembly (2).
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3. Install the new blade assembly by 
inserting the cen ter part into the slot 
in the wiper arm until it clicks into 
place (3).
4.
 Make sur
e the blade assembly is 
installed firmly by trying to pull it 
slightly.
5.
 Ro
tate back the blade assembly so 
that it aligns with the wiper arm.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or 
other components, we recommend that 
you have the wiper blades replaced by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.   

Index
I-14
V
Vehicle certification label
 ........................................................................\
............2-15
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
 .................................................................. 2-15
V
ehicle load limit
 ........................................................................\
......................... 6-88
 The Loading Information Label .......................................................................6-89
V
olume and weight
 ........................................................................\
...................... 2-1
1
W
Washer fluid
 ........................................................................\
................................. 9-22
 Checking the washer fluid level .......................................................................9-22
W
indows
 ........................................................................\
...................................... 5-58
 Power windows ........................................................................\
........................5-59
W
indshield defrosting and defogging
 ................................................................ 5-115
 Auto defogging system (only for automatic climate control system) ............5-1
17
 Automatic climate control system ..................................................................5-1
16
 Manual climate control system ......................................................................5-1
15
 Rear window defroster ........................................................................\
...........5-1
18
Winter driving
 ........................................................................\
.............................. 6-75
 Snow or icy conditions ........................................................................\
.............6-75
 Winter precautions ........................................................................\
................... 6-77
W
iper blades
 ........................................................................\
................................ 9-25
 Blade inspection ........................................................................\
.......................9-25
 Blade replacement ........................................................................\
....................9-25
W
ipers and washers
 ........................................................................\
..................... 5-93
 Front windshield washers ........................................................................\
.........5-95
 Rear window wiper and washer .......................................................................5-96
 Windshield wipers ........................................................................\
.................... 5-93