
5-192
Driving your vehicle
5. Start the vehicle, apply the brakes, shift to neutral, release the park-
ing brake and slowly release the
brakes until the trailer chocks
absorb the load.
6. Reapply the brakes and parking brakes.
7. Move the shift lever to P (Park).
8. Shut off the vehicle and release the vehicle brakes but leave the
parking brake set.
Driving the vehicle after it hasbeen parked on a hill
1. With the gear shift lever in P
(Park), apply the brakes and hold
the brake pedal down while per-
forming the following:
and
2. Slowly remove your foot from the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance when trailer tow-
ing
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transmission fluid, axle lubri-
cant and cooling system fluid. Brake
condition is another important item to
frequently check. If you're trailering,
it’s a good idea to review these items
before you start your trip. Don't forget
to also maintain your trailer and
hitch. Follow the maintenance sched-
ule that accompanied your trailer and
check it periodically. Preferably,
inspect the vehicle and trailer at the
start of each day's driving. Inspect
the hitch mounting to make sure the
hitch is properly secured to the vehi-
cle. Inspect the trailer electrical
wiring to make sure brake lights, turn
signal lights, running lights, and haz-
ard lights are working properly.
Do not get out of the vehicle
without the parking brake
firmly set. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You and
others could be seriously or
fatally injured.
Do not apply the accelerator
pedal to hold the vehicle on
an uphill.
WARNING

6-20
What to do in an emergency
When driving with the compact spare
tire mounted to your vehicle:
Check the tire pressure after installing the compact spare tire.
The compact spare tire should be
inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa).
Do not take this vehicle through an automatic car wash while the com-
pact spare tire is installed.
Do not use the compact spare tire on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
The compact spare tire’s tread life is shorter than a regular tire. Inspect
your compact spare tire regularly
and replace worn compact spare
tires with the same size and design,
mounted on the same wheel.
Do not use more than one com- pact spare tire at a time.
Do not tow a trailer while the com- pact spare tire is installed. When the original tire and wheel
are repaired and reinstalled on the
vehicle, the lug nut torque must be
set correctly. The correct lug nut
tightening torque is 79~94 lbf·ft
(11~13 kgf·m).
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the com-
pact spare tire and your vehicle:
Drive slowly enough for the
road conditions to avoid all
hazards, such as a potholes
or debris.
Avoid driving over obstacles.
The compact spare tire diame-
ter is smaller than the diame-
ter of a conventional tire and
reduces the ground clearance
approximately 1 inch (25 mm).
Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare tire. Because
of the smaller size, a tire chain
will not fit properly.
Do not use the compact spare
tire on any other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow
tires, wheel covers or trim
rings be used with the com-
pact spare wheel.
Do not suddenly accelerate or
decelerate 0 ~ 25 mph (0 ~ 40
km/h) in any driving mode. It
may cause leakage of transfer
oil.
CAUTION

7
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule (3.8 GDI) ....................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(3.8 GDI) ........................................................................\
.....7-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .7-13
Engine oil ..............................................................7-16
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-16
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-17
Engine coolant......................................................7-18
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-18
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-20
Brake fluid ............................................................7-21
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-21
Washer fluid .........................................................7-22
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-22
Air cleaner ............................................................7-22
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-22
Climate control air filter .....................................7-24
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-24
Wiper blades .........................................................7-26
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-26
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-26
Battery...................................................................7-29
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-30
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-31
Reset Features.................................................................7-32
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-33
Tire Care ........................................................................\
....7-33
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-34
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-35
Tire Rotation...................................................................\
..7-35
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-36
Tire Replacement ...........................................................7-37
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-38
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-3\
8
Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-39
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-39
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-43
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-46
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
7-46
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-46
7

E EN N G GI IN N E E C C O O M M P PA A R RT TM M E EN N T T
OLX2078002L
■ ■3.8 GDI
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Battery terminal [+]
10. Battery terminal [-]
The actual engine compartment in the
vehicle may differ from the illustration.
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Maintenance
7
7-3

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.
Lubricate door checker.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeatedly driving short distances
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 moun- tain road repeatedly
Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions
Engine oil usage which is not rec- ommended (Mineral type, Semi-
synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)
Driving more than 10 years or 100,000 miles
For additional information or assis-
tance see your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
After 10 years or 100,000 miles, we
recommend to use severe mainte-
nance schedule.
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 recom-
mended engine oil specification is not
used, then replace the engine oil
according to the maintenance sched-
ule under severe operating condi-
tions.
i
NOTICE
S SC C H H E ED D U U L LE E D D M M A AI IN N T TE EN N A AN N C CE E S S E E R R V V I IC C E E S S
Maintenance
7
7-7

Maintenance
7-8
Normal Maintenance Schedule (3.8 GDI)
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.
*2: 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.
*
3: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized authorized HYUNDAI dealer perform the operation.
* As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the amount of engine oil should be checked regularly.
* The replacement cycle of engine oil is set by the period which the performance of our recommended engine oil is maintained. So, if recommended engine oil is not used, a replacement is required as in\
dicated severe usage condition.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156
Miles×1,0007.51522.53037.54552.56067.57582.59097.5
Km×1,0001224364860728496108120132144156
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 72 months,
after that, inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives *2Add every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRIIRIIRI
Spark plugsReplace every 96,000 miles (156,000 km)
Valve clearance *3Inspect every 64,000 miles (104,000 km) or 72 months
Rotate tiresRotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

Maintenance
7-10
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
4: Rear differential oil and transfer case oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
*5: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this mainte- nance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule a\
nd consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156
Miles×1,0007.51522.53037.54552.56067.57582.59097.5
Km×1,0001224364860728496108120132144156
Automatic transmission fluidNo check, No service required
Rear differential oil (AWD) *4III
Transfer case oil (AWD) *4III
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tankIIIIII
Fuel tank air filter *5IIIIII
Fuel filter *5IIIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Parking brakeIIIIII
Brake fluidAt first, inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months,
after that, replace every 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 48 months
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule (3.8 GDI) (CONT.)

Maintenance
7
7-11
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (3.8 GDI)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filterREvery 5,000 miles (6,500 km) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G,H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugs RMore frequentlyA, B, F, H, I ,K
Automatic transaxle fluidREvery 60,000 miles (96,000 km) A, C, D, E,
F, G, H, J, I
Front brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, ,E, J, G, H, K
Rear brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, ,E, J, G, H, K
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H