
Emergency situations
8-22
Information
The pressure gauge may show higher than
actual reading when the compressor is
running. To get an accurate tire pressure,
the compressor needs to be turned off.
CAUTION
If the inflation pressure is not
maintained, drive the vehicle a second
time, refer to Distributing the sealant.
Then repeat steps 1 to 4.
Use of the TMK may be ineffectual for
tire damage larger than approximately
0.16 in (4 mm).
We recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer if the tire
cannot be made roadworthy with the
Tire Mobility Kit.
WARNING
The tire inflation pressure must be
inflated to the proper pressure (Refer to
“Tire and Wheels” section in chapter 2).
If it is not, do not continue driving.
Call for road side service or towing.
CAUTION
Tire pressure sensor
The sealant on the tire pressure sensor
and wheel should be removed when
you replace the tire with a new one and
inspect the tire pressure sensors. We
recommend that you get this done at an
authorized dealer.
Information
When reinstalling the repaired or replaced
tire and wheel on the vehicle, tighten the
wheel bolt to 11~13 kgf·m (79~94 lbf·ft).
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towing
Towing service
A
A
ONX4080013[A] : Dollies
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.
It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with
the rear wheels on the ground (without
dollies) and the front wheels off the
ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged or the vehicle
is being towed with the front wheels on
the ground, use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used,
the front of the vehicle should always be
lifted, not the rear.
CAUTION
ONX4080015
• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
ONX4080016
• Do not tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1.
Release EPB be
fore turning off the
engine.
2.
Place the ignition swit
ch to the OFF
position.
3.
Change the gear to N (N
eutral) while
pressing the brake pedal.
4.
Place the ignition swit
ch to the ACC
position.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift button in N
(Neutral) may cause internal damage to
the transmission.

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Emergency towing
Front
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Rear
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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.
If a towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing 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 in good condition.
CAUTION
The driver must be in the vehicle for
steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is being towed. Passengers
other than the driver must not be in the
vehicle.
Always follow these emergency towing
precautions:
• Place the ignition switch in the ACC
position so the steering wheel is not
locked.
• Place the shift button in N (Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal as you will have
reduced braking performance.
• More steering effort will be required
because the power steering 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
frequently.
• Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
and even force.

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 ........................................................................\
............9-5
Scheduled maintenance services .....................................................................9 -7Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
.......... 9-8
Maint enance under severe usage conditions .......................................................... 9-
11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............................................9-13
E ngine oil
........................................................................\
.................................. 9-
15
Checking the engine oil level ........................................................................\
............9-15
Checking the engine oil and filt er ........................................................................\
..... 9-
16
Engine coolant/inverter coolant .....................................................................9-17Checking the coolant level ........................................................................\
................. 9-17
Changing coolan t ........................................................................\
............................... 9-
19
Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) belt ..........................................................9-20Checking the Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) belt .............................................9-20
Brake fluid ........................................................................\
............................... 9-20Checking the brake fluid level ........................................................................\
..........9-20
Washer fluid ........................................................................\
............................. 9-21Checking the washer fluid level ........................................................................\
........9-21
Air cleaner ........................................................................\
............................... 9-22Filter replacement ........................................................................\
..............................9-22
Cabin air filter ........................................................................\
..........................9-23Filter inspection ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-23
Filt er replacement ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-
23
Wiper blades ........................................................................\
...........................9-2 4Blade inspection ........................................................................\
.................................9-2 4
Blade replacement ........................................................................\
............................. 9
-24
Battery ........................................................................\
.....................................9-28Battery capacity label ........................................................................\
........................9-29
Ba ttery recharging ........................................................................\
............................. 9-
29
Reset items
........................................................................\
........................................ 9-
30
Maintenance
9

Maintenance
9-4
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your
vehicle 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 service satisfaction.
Owner’s responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet.
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 insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
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 conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Service Passport provided
with the vehicle. If you’re unsure
about any servicing or maintenance
procedure, we recommend that the
system be serviced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
maintEnancE sErvicEs

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9 -7
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of
the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
• Repeated driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or
less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
• Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
• Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
• Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
• Driving in heavy dust conditions
• Driving in heavy traffic area
• Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
• Using for towing or camping, and driving with loading on the roof
• Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
• Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration
• Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
• Engine oil usage which is not recommended (mineral type, semi-synthetic, lower
grade, etc.)
Information
• As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should
be checked on regular basis.
• The engine oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of
the recommended engine specification. If the recommended engine oil specification
is not used, then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under
severe operating conditions.
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace
or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the
periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.
schEdulEd maintEnancE sErvicEs

Maintenance
9-8
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of
service is determined by whichever occurs first.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 Milesx1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120Kmx1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169 182 195
HSG belts
*1
Inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,
and replace every 56,000 miles(90,000 km) or 84 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter
*2 *3
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Fuel additives
*4
Add every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter I I R I I R I I R I I R I I R
Spark plugs Replace every 46,000 miles (75,000 km)
Rotate tires Rotate tires every 8,000 miles (13,000 km)
Climate control air filter I R I R I R I R I R I R I R I
Vacuum hose I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine coolant / Inverter coolant At first, replace at 80,000 miles (130,000 km) or 10 years.
After that, replace every 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 24 months
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1 : The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*2 : Requires API SN PLUS (or above) grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter
must be replaced at every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months as indicated for severe maintenance condition.
*3 : As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the amount of engine oil should be checked regularly.
*4 : If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
Normal Maintenance Schedule

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9-9
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 Milesx1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120 Kmx1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169 182 195
Battery condition I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft and boots I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Suspension mounting bolts I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust pipe and muffler IIIIIII
Automatic transmission fluid No check, No service required
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank IIIIIIII : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT.)