
9
Tires and wheels ............................................................................................. 9-33
Tire care ......................................................................................................................9-33
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ............................................................9-33
Check tire inflation pressure .....................................................................................9-34
Tire rotation ................................................................................................................9-35
Wheel alignment and tire balance ............................................................................9-36
Tire replacement ........................................................................................................9-36
Wheel replacement .................................................................................................... 9-37
Tire traction ................................................................................................................ 9-37
Tire maintenance ....................................................................................................... 9-37
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................................................................. 9-38
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............................................................................. 9-41
All Season Tires .......................................................................................................... 9-43
Summer Tires ............................................................................................................ 9-43
Snow Tires.................................................................................................................. 9-43
Radial-Ply Tires .......................................................................................................... 9-44
Low aspect ratio tires ................................................................................................ 9-44
Fuses ................................................................................................................ 9-45
Instrument panel fuse replacement ........................................................................ 9-46
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement ........................................................9-47
Fuse/relay panel description .................................................................................... 9-49
Light bulbs ....................................................................................................... 9-58
Headlamp, position lamp, turn signal lamp, Daytime Running Light (DRL)
replacement .............................................................................................................. 9-59
Front fog lamp ........................................................................................................... 9-62
Side repeater lamp replacement ............................................................................. 9-63
Rear combination lamp bulb replacement ............................................................. 9-63
High mounted stop lamp replacement ................................................................... 9-65
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ................................................................... 9-66
Interior Light Bulb Replacement .............................................................................. 9-66
Appearance care .............................................................................................9-68
Exterior care .............................................................................................................. 9-68
Interior care ................................................................................................................ 9-74
Emission control system..................................................................................9-77
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) ............................................................................... 9-79
California perchlorate notice .........................................................................9-80

Maintenance
9-6
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir or the water-cooled
intercooler coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Check for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your coolant
level when the engine is hot. This may
result in coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious burns and
other injuries.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any increased
steering effort or looseness in the
steering wheel, or change in its
straight-ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission P
(Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the engine
coolant 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 Autumn)
Check radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a 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 hood
hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

09
9-35
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]).
OHI078078
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.

Maintenance
9-36
Wheel alignment and tire
balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to
give you the longest tire life and best
overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
NOTICE
Incorrect wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only approved wheel weights.
Tire replacement
OLMB073027
[A] : Tread wear indicator
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is less
than 1/16 inch (1.6mm) of tread left on the
tire. Replace the tire when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear across
the entire tread before replacing the tire.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY:
Replace tires that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged.
Worn tires can cause loss of braking
effectiveness, steering control, and
traction.
Always replace tires with the same
size as each tire that was originally
supplied with this vehicle. Using
tires and wheels other than the
recommended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteristics,
poor vehicle control, or negatively
affect your vehicle’s Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) resulting in a serious
accident.
When replacing tires (or wheels), it
is recommended to replace the two
front or two rear tires (or wheels)
as a pair. Replacing just one tire
can seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling.
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regardless
of the remaining tread, HYUNDAI
recommends that tires be replaced
after six (6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. Failure
to follow this warning may cause
sudden tire failure, which could lead
to a loss of vehicle control resulting
in an accident.

09
9-37
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.

Index
I-12
T
Theft-alarm system .............................................................................................. 5-35
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Type A) ............................................. 8-9
Low tire pressure telltale .................................................................................. 8-10
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator ................... 8-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Type B) ........................................... 8-13
Changing a tire with TPMS .............................................................................. 8-16
Check tire pressure ........................................................................................... 8-13
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale......................................... 8-15
Low tire pressure warning light ....................................................................... 8-15
Tire pressure monitoring system ...................................................................... 8-14
TPMS malfunction indicator ............................................................................ 8-16
Tire specification and pressure label ................................................................... 2-15
Tires and wheels .......................................................................................... 2-11,9-33
All Season Tires ............................................................................................... 9-43
Check tire inflation pressure ............................................................................ 9-34
Low aspect ratio tires ....................................................................................... 9-44
Radial-Ply Tires ................................................................................................ 9-44
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................................................... 9-33
Snow Tires ........................................................................................................ 9-43
Summer Tires ................................................................................................... 9-43
Tire care............................................................................................................ 9-33
Tire maintenance .............................................................................................. 9-37
Tire replacement ............................................................................................... 9-36
Tire rotation ...................................................................................................... 9-35
Tire sidewall labeling ....................................................................................... 9-38
Tire Terminology and Definitions ................................................................... 9-41
Tire traction ...................................................................................................... 9-37
Wheel alignment and tire balance .................................................................... 9-36
Wheel replacement ........................................................................................... 9-37
Towing ................................................................................................................. 8-33
Emergency Towing .......................................................................................... 8-35
Removable Towing Hook ................................................................................ 8-34
Tie-down Hook................................................................................................. 8-36
Towing service ................................................................................................. 8-33
Trademarks ........................................................................................................ 5-123
Trailer Towing ..................................................................................................... 6-75