Maintenance
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Radial-Ply Tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved tread
life, road hazard resistance and smoother
high speed ride. The radial-ply tires used
on this vehicle are of belted construction,
and are selected to complement the
ride and handling characteristics of your
vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and use the
same recommended inflation pressure.
Mixing of radial-ply tires with bias-ply or
bias belted tires is not recommended.
Any combinations of radial-ply and bias-
ply or bias belted tires when used on the
same vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to follow
is: Identical pairs of radial-ply tires
should always be used as a set for the
front tires and a set for the rear tires.
Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It is
very important to follow the tire rotation
interval in this chapter to achieve the
tread life potential of these tires. Cuts
and punctures in radial-ply tires are
repairable only in the tread area, because
of sidewall flexing. Consult your tire
dealer for radial-ply tire repairs.
WARNING
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires
under any circumstances. This may
cause unusual handling characteristics
that 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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I-7
Ignition switch ....................................................................................................... 6-5
Key ignition switch ............................................................................................ 6-5
Key ignition switch positions ............................................................................. 6-6
Starting the engine.............................................................................................. 6-7
Important safety precautions.................................................................................. 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 emergency 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
Infotainment system........................................................................................... 5-116
Antenna .......................................................................................................... 5-116
Audio / Video / Navigation system (AVN) ................................................... 5-118
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology .................................................................... 5-118
How vehicle radio works................................................................................ 5-119
Steering wheel remote controls ...................................................................... 5-117
USB and iPod® port ....................................................................................... 5-116
Voice recognition............................................................................................ 5-118
Infotainment System specifications .................................................................. 5-122
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................ 5-123
USB ................................................................................................................ 5-122
Instrument cluster .................................................................................................. 4-4
Gauges and meters ............................................................................................. 4-5
Instrument cluster control................................................................................... 4-5
LCD display messages ..................................................................................... 4-22
Transmission shift indicator ............................................................................... 4-9
Warning and indicator lights ............................................................................ 4-10
Intelligent variable transmission .......................................................................... 6-13
Good driving practices ..................................................................................... 6-17
Intelligent variable transmission operation ...................................................... 6-13
Parking ............................................................................................................. 6-16
