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Driving your vehicle
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If you believe your brakes may bewet, apply them lightly while driv-
ing 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 increas-
es as the depth of tire tread
decreases, refer to "Tire Tread" in
chapter 7.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or
damage the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged
tires, which may reduce traction or
fail the braking operation.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as speci-
fied on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engineoil
Driving at higher speeds on the high-
way consumes more fuel and is less
efficient than driving at a slower,
more moderate speed. Maintain a
moderate speed in order to conserve
fuel when driving on the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine
coolant level and the engine oil
before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
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Driving your vehicle
Reducing the risk of a rollover
Your multi-purpose passenger vehi-
cle is defined as a Sports Utility
Vehicle (SUV). SUV’s have higher
ground clearance and a narrower
track to make them capable of per-
forming in a wide variety of off-road
applications. The specific design
characteristics give them a higher
center of gravity than ordinary vehi-
cles making them more likely to roll
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehi-
cles. Due to this risk, driver and pas-
sengers are strongly recommended
to buckle their seat belts. In a rollover
crash, an unbelted person is signifi-
cantly more likely to die than a per-
son wearing a seat belt.
There are steps that a driver can
make to reduce the risk of a rollover.
If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers, do not load your
vehicle with heavy cargo on the roof,
and never modify your vehicle in any
way.Utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles. To pre-
vent rollovers or loss of control:
Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passen-
ger vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers.
Do not modify your vehicle in
any way that you would raise
the center of gravity.
Keep tires properly inflated.
Do not carry heavy cargo on
the roof.
WARNING
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wear-
ing a seat belt. Make sure all
passengers are wearing their
seat belts.
WARNING
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What to do in an emergency
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If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss
of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine may be over-
heating. If this happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soonas it is safe to do so.
2. Place the shift lever in P (Park, for automatic transmission/dual clutch
transmission vehicle) or neutral (for
manual transmission/dual clutch
transmission vehicle) and set the
parking brake. If the air condition-
ing is ON, turn it OFF.
3. If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is com-
ing out from the hood, stop the
engine. Do not open the hood until
the coolant has stopped running
or the steaming has stopped. If
there is no visible loss of engine
coolant and no steam, leave the
engine running and check to be
sure the engine cooling fan is
operating. If the fan is not running,
turn the engine off. 4. Check for coolant leaking from the
radiator, hoses or under the vehi-
cle. (If the air conditioning had been
in use, it is normal for cold water to
be draining from it when you stop.)
5. If engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine immediately and we rec-
ommend that you call an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
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While the engine is
running, keep hands,
clothing and tools
away from the mov-
ing parts such as the
cooling fan and drive
belt to prevent seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
NEVER remove the
radiator cap or the
drain plug while the
engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure, causing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait
until the engine cools down.
Use extreme care when remov-
ing the radiator cap. Wrap a
thick towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to the
first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the
cooling system. When you are
sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the
cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclock-
wise to remove it.
WARNING
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7
Maintenance
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant 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 Fall)
Check radiator, heater and air condi-
tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with 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 hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
** : The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can dam-
age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*
1: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bot -
tle 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.
*
4: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Gasoline Engine, for Europe)
Months24487296120144168192
Miles x 1,00020406080100120140160
Km x 1,000306090120150180210240
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months, after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and
engine oil filter ** *2
1.0 T-GDI Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
1.4 T-GDI Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
MPI Replace every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel additives *3Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Intercooler, in/out hose,
air intake hose T-GDIInspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles)
Air cleaner filterIRIRIRIR
Spark plugsT-GDIReplace every 75,000 km (50,000 miles) *4or 60 months
MPIReplace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) *4or 120 months
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Maintenance
7-16
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Gasoline Engine, except Europe)
Months1224364860728496
Miles x 1,0001020304050607080
Km x 1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1IIIIIIII
Engine oil and
engine oil filter *2 *3
MPI - Except Middle East,Morocco, Egypt RRRRRRRR
MPI - For Middle East,Morocco, Egypt Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
T-GDIReplace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months
Fuel additives *4Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months
Intercooler, in/out hose,
air intake hoseT-GDIInspect every 10,000 km (6,500 miles)
Air cleaner filter Except Middle EastIIRIIRII
For Middle EastRRRRRRRR
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3 : The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can dam- age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*
4: If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bot -
tle 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.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Maintenance
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
** : The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can d
am-
age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*
1: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced according to the severe maintenance schedule.
*
4: If the recommended oil is not available, replace engine oil and engine oil filter every 20,000 km or 12 months.
*5: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are some important safety
matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter immediately reg ardless
of maintenance schedule. We recommend that you consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Diesel Engine, for Europe)
Months24487296120144168192
Miles x 1,00020406080100120140160
Km x 1,000306090120150180210240
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months, after that, every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter ** *2*3*4RRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIRIRIRIR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Fuel filter cartridge *5IRIRIRIR
Cooling system
Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day.
At first, inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
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7
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Diesel Engine, except Europe)
Months1224364860728496
Miles x 1,0001020304050607080
Km x 1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1Except RussiaAt first, inspect at 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months, after that, every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months
For RussiaAt first, inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and
engine oil filter *2 *3Except RussiaReplace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
For RussiaReplace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter Except Middle EastIIRIIRII
For Middle EastRRRRRRRR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
Fuel filter cartridge *4IRIR
Cooling system
Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day.
At first, inspect 60,000 km (40,000 miles) or 48 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3 : The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can dam- age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*
4: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel <"EN590 or equivalent">. If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. HYUNDAI recommends "every
7,500km inspection, every 15,000km replacement". If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surg-
ing, loss of power, hard starting problem etc., replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule. We rec-
ommend that you consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM