2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE tires

Maintenance
9-36
Compact spare tire replacement
(if equipped)
A compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the tread
wear indicator bars on the tire. The
replacement compact spare tire should
be the same size and design tire as the
one provided with your new vehicle
and should be mounted on the same
compact spare tire wheel. The compact
spare tire is not designed to be mounted
on a regular size wheel, and the compact
spare tire wheel is not designed for
mounting a regular size tire.
WARNING
The original tire should be repaired or
replaced as soon as possible to avoid
failure of the spare and loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident. The
compact spare tire is for emergency
use only. Do not operate your vehicle
over 50 mph (80 km/h) when using the
compact spare tire.
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for any
reason, make sure the new wheels are
equivalent to the original factory units in
diameter, rim width and offset.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. To reduce the
possibility of losing control, slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire
wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly,
have your dealer check the wheel
alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will
increase vehicle ride comfort and tire
life. Additionally, a tire should always
be rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel.

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Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of
the tire and also provides the tire
identification number (TIN) for safety
standard certification. The TIN can be
used to identify the tire in case of a
recall.
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1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replacement
tires for your car. The following explains
what the letters and numbers in the tire
size designation mean.Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designator
could vary depending on your vehicle.)
235/60R18 102H
235 - Tire width in millimeters.
60 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
18 - Rim diameter in inches.
102 - Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum load
the tire can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section for
additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with important
information that you need if you ever
have to replace one. The following
explains what the letters and numbers in
the wheel size designation mean.
Example wheel size designation:
7.5J X 18
7.5 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
18 - Rim diameter in inches.

Maintenance
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Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the
different speed ratings currently being
used for passenger vehicle tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the tire.
This symbol corresponds to that tire’s
designed maximum safe operating
speed.
Speed Rating Symbol Maximum Speed
S 112 mph (180 km/h)
T 118 mph (190 km/h)
H 130 mph (210 km/h)
V 149 mph (240 km/h)
W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186 mph (300 km/h)
3. Checking tire lif e (TIN : Tire
Identification Number)
Any tires that are over six years old,
based on the manufacturing date,
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find the
manufacturing date on the tire sidewall
(possibly on the inside of the wheel),
displaying the DOT Code. The DOT Code
is a series of numbers on a tire consisting
of numbers and English letters. The
manufacturing date is designated by the
last four digits (characters) of the DOT
code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT shows a plant
code number, tire size and tread pattern
and the last four numbers indicate week
and year manufactured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1520 represents that
the tire was produced in the 15th week
of 2020.
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others. The letter
“R” means radial ply construction; the
letter “D“ means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter “B” means
belted-bias ply construction.
5. Maximum permissible inflation
pr essure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer to
the Tire and Loading Information label
for recommended inflation pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that can be
carried by the tire. When replacing the
tires on the vehicle, always use a tire that
has the same load rating as the factory
installed tire.

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7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one-and-a-half times (1½) as well
on the government course as a tire
graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the
sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires. The
tires available as standard or optional
equipment on your vehicle may vary with
respect to grade.Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature - A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required
by law.

Maintenance
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WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, over-inflation,
or excessive loading, either separately
or in combination, can cause heat build-
up and possible sudden tire failure.
This may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
Low aspect ratio tires
(if equipped)
The aspect ratio is lower than 50 on low
aspect ratio tires.
Because low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking, their
sidewall is a little stiffer than a standard
tire. Also low aspect ratio tires tend to be
wider and consequently have a greater
contact patch with the road surface. In
some instances they may generate more
road noise compared with standard tires.
CAUTION
The side wall of a low aspect ratio
tire is shorter than the normal one.
Thus, the low-aspect wheel and tire
are easily damaged. Follow the below
instructions.
• When driving on a rough road or
driving off a road, be careful not to
damage the tires and wheels. After
driving, inspect the tires and wheels.
• When passing over a pothole, speed
bump, manhole, or curb stone,
drive the vehicle slowly so as not to
damage the tires and wheels.
• When there is an impact on a tire,
inspect the tire condition. Or, you
can contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• Inspect the tire condition and
pressure every 1,800 miles (3,000
km) to prevent tire damage.
• It is difficult to recognize a tire
damage only with your eyes. When
there is a slight hint of a tire damage,
check and replace the tire to prevent
the damage caused by air leakage.
• When a tire is damaged while
driving on a rough road, off a road,
or over obstacles, such as a pothole,
manhole, or curb stone, your
warranty does not cover the damage.
• The tire information is specified on
the tire side wall.

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Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
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...............6-61
Forced to restart engine ........................................................................\
............6-64
ISG malfunction ........................................................................\
....................... 6-65
ISG system off ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-64
ISG system operation ........................................................................\
...............6-61
If the engine overheats
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................... 8-7
If the engine will not start
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.............. 8-3
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)
................................................................. 8-14
Changing tires ........................................................................\
.......................... 8-16
Jack and tools ........................................................................\
........................... 8-14
Jack label ........................................................................\
.................................. 8-21
Removing and storing the spare tire .................................................................8-14
If you have a flat tire (with

Tire Mobility Kit)
.................................................... 8-22
Checking the tire inflation pressure ................................................................. 8-28
Components of the T

ire Mobility Kit
............................................................... 8-24
Introduction ........................................................................\
.............................. 8-22
Notes on the safe use of the T

ire Mobility Kit
.................................................8-23
Using the T

ire Mobility Kit
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...... 8-25
Ignition switch
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............................... 6-5
Key ignition switch ........................................................................\
....................6-5
Key ignition switch positions ........................................................................\
.....6-6
Starting the engine ........................................................................\
...................... 6-7
Important safety precautions

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.......... 3-2
Air bag hazards ........................................................................\
........................... 3-2
Always wear your seat belt ........................................................................\
........3-2
Control your speed ........................................................................\
..................... 3-2
Driver distraction ........................................................................\
........................ 3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ...................................................................3-2
Restrain all children ........................................................................\
................... 3-2
In case of an emer

gency while driving
.................................................................. 8-2
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing .....................................................8-2
If the engine stalls while driving ........................................................................\
8-2
If you have a flat tire while driving ....................................................................8-3

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Surround View Monitor (SVM) ........................................................................\
..7-92
System malfunction and limitations ................................................................7-96
System operation ........................................................................\
..................... 7-94
System settings ........................................................................\
......................... 7-93
T
Theft-alarm system
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...................... 5-38
T

ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
............................................................ 8-9
Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
...... 8-12
Check tire pressure ........................................................................\
..................... 8-9
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale .........................................8-1

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Low tire pressure warning light .......................................................................8-1

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Tire pressure monitoring system ......................................................................8-10
TPMS malfunction indicator ........................................................................\
.... 8-12
T

ire specification and pressure label
................................................................... 2-15
T

ires and wheels
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.......................... 2-10
T

ires and wheels
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.......................... 9-32
Check tire inflation pressure ........................................................................\
....9-33
Low aspect ratio tires ........................................................................\
............... 9-40
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures .....................................................9-32
Tire care ........................................................................\
.................................... 9-32
Tire maintenance ........................................................................\
......................9-36
Tire replacement ........................................................................\
....................... 9-35
Tire rotation ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-34
Tire sidewall labeling ........................................................................\
...............9-37
Tire traction ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-36
Wheel alignment and tire balance ....................................................................9-35
Wheel replacement ........................................................................\
................... 9-36
T

owing
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......................................... 8-30
Towing service ........................................................................\
.........................8-30
T

rademarks
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................................ 5-144
T

railer towing
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.............................. 6-79
Driving with a trailer ........................................................................\
................6-84
If you decide to pull a trailer? ........................................................................\
..6-80
Maintenance when towing a trailer ..................................................................6-87
Trailer towing equipment ........................................................................\
......... 6-83