Driving your vehicle
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Power-assist brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. You can still
stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than typical.
The stopping distance, however, will be
longer than with power brakes.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied.
Do not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. This will create
abnormal high brake temperatures,
excessive brake lining and pad wear,
and increased stopping distances.
When descending down a long or
steep hill, use the paddle shifter
and manually downshift to a
lower gear in order to control your
speed without using the brake
pedal excessively. Applying the
brakes continuously will cause
the brakes to overheat and could
result in a temporary loss of braking
performance.
Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's
ability to safely slow down; the
vehicle may also pull to one side
when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test your
brakes in this fashion after driving
through deep water. To dry the
brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes while maintaining
a safe forward speed until brake
performance returns to normal.
Avoid driving at high speeds until the
brakes function correctly.
Disc brakes wear indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a high
pitched warning sound from your front
or rear brakes. You may hear this sound
come and go or it may occur whenever
you depress the brake pedal.
Note that some driving conditions or
climates may cause a brake squeal
when you first apply (or lightly apply)
the brakes. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with your brakes.
NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not
continue to drive with worn brake pads.
Information
BRAKING SYSTEM
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Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104
Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Vacuum hose I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine coolant
At first, replace at 120,000 miles or 120 months.
Thereafter, replace every 30,000 miles or 24 months
Battery condition I I I I I I I I I I I I I
All electrical system 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
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots / lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
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
Suspension mounting bolts 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
Air conditioner compressor I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Exhaust pipe and muffler I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Intelligent variable transmission fluid (if equipped)
*1
No check, No service required
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
*2
Inspect every 40,000 miles (60,000km) or 48 month
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1 :
Use only the specified intelligent variable transmission fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capacities” section
in chapter 2 or the label in the engine compartment.)
*2 :
Dual clutch transmission fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Engine oil and
filter *1
Smartstream
G2.0 Atkinson
RReplace every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months
A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, I,
J, K, L
Smartstream
G1.6 T-GDi
A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, I,
J, K, L
Air cleaner filter IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition
A, B, F, G,
H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and
bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers
and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brake IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition
C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Cabin air filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E, G
*1 : Requires
oil) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated for
severe maintenance condition.
Maintenance
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Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Engine coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid (if equipped)
Intelligent variable transmission fluid
should not be checked under normal
usage conditions.
Have the Intelligent variable transmission
fluid changed by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer according to the maintenance
schedule.
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if
equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT
4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever and
cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads, the disc, and the rotor
for any excessive wear-out. Inspect
calipers for any fluid leakage.
For more information on checking the
pads or lining wear limit, refer to the
HYUNDAI web site.
(http://service.hyundai-motor.com)
Propeller shaft
Check the propeller shaft, boots, clamps,
rubber couplings and center-bearing
rubber for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and if necessary, repack the grease.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine
off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
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Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI
recommends that the tires be rotated
according to the maintenance schedule
or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pressure,
improper wheel alignment, out-of-
balance wheels, severe braking or severe
cornering. Look for bumps or bulges in
the tread or side of the tire. Replace the
tire if you find any of these conditions.
Replace the tire if fabric or cord is visible.
After rotation, be sure to bring the front
and rear tire pressures to specification
and check wheel bolt tightness (proper
torque is 79~94 lbf.ft [11~13 kgf.m]).
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Disc brake pads should be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.
Information
WARNING
Do not use the compact spare tire for
tire rotation.
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.