
Maintenance9-32
 WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH 
to you or bystanders, always follow 
these precautions when working near 
or handling the battery:
Always read and follow instructions carefully when 
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection designed to protect the eyes from acid 
splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking materials away from 
the battery.
Hydrogen is always present in battery cells, is highly 
combustible, and may explode 
if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is highly corrosive. Do 
not allow acid to contact your 
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush your 
eyes with clean water for at least 15 
minutes and get immediate medical 
attention. If acid gets on your skin, 
thoroughly wash the area. If you feel 
pain or a burning sensation, get medical 
attention immediately.
•	 When lifting a plastic-cased battery, 
excessive pressure on the case may 
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a 
battery carrier or with your hands on 
opposite corners.
•	 Do not attempt to jump start your 
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
•	 NEVER attempt to recharge the 
battery when the vehicle’s battery 
cables are connected to the battery.
•	 The electrical ignition system works 
with high voltage. NEVER touch 
these components with the engine 
running or when the Engine Start/
Stop button is in the ON position.
 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related 
accessories contain lead and lead 
compounds, chemicals known to the 
State of California to cause cancer, 
birth defects and reproductive harm. 
Batteries also contain other chemicals 
known to the State of California 
to cause cancer. Wash hands after 
handling.
NOTICE
•	When you do not use the vehicle for a 
long time in a low temperature area, 
disconnect the battery and keep it 
indoors.
•	 Always charge the battery fully to 
prevent battery case damage in low 
temperature areas.
NOTICE
If you connect unauthorized electronic 
devices to the battery, the battery may 
be discharged. Never use unauthorized 
devices.
BATTERY  

Maintenance
9-50
Fuse NameFuse Rating Circuit Protected
TAILGATE OPEN 10A
Tailgate Relay
MULTIMEDIA1 20A
Low DC-DC Converter
WASHER 15A
Multifunction Switch
MODULE8 7.5AFront Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, Front Seat 
Warmer Control
Module, Rear Seat Warmer Control Module
AIR BAG1 15ASRS Control Module, Passenger Occupant Detection 
Sensor
A/C 7.5AE/R Junction Block(PTC Heater Relay), A/C Control 
Module, Front A/C Control Switch
MODULE2 15A
Front/Rear USB Charger Connector
MODULE1 10ALow DC/DC Converter Power Outside Mirror Switch, 
IBU, IAU
MODULE6 10A
Console Switch, EPB Switch, A/T Shift Lever Indicator
IBU1 7.5A
IBU
MODULE5 10ADriver IMS Control Module, Front/Rear Seat Warmer 
Control Module, AMP, Audio, Front Air Ventilation Seat 
Control Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Front A/C 
Control Switch, A/C Control Module, Electro Chromic 
Mirror, Low DC-DC Converter Front Wireless Charger
A/BAG IND 7.5A
Instrument Cluster, Overhead Console Lamp
MODULE4 7.5AIBU, Multifunction Front View Camera, Crash Pad 
Switch, Intergrated Parking Assist Unit, AWD ECM
E-SHIFTER 7.5A
Electronic Shift Switch, SCU
CLUSTER 7.5A
Instrument Cluster
MULTIMEDIA2 10A
Low DC-DC Converter
MODULE3 7.5A
Stop Lamp Switch, Overhead Console Lamp, IAU
MDPS 7.5A
MDPS Unit
START 10AIgnition Switch, E/R Junction Block (Start Relay), 
Transaxle Range Switch, IBU, Burglar Alarm Relay    

Maintenance
9-54
We recommend that you consult an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer to replace 
most vehicle light bulbs. It is difficult 
to replace vehicle light bulbs because 
other parts of the vehicle must be 
removed before you can get to the bulb. 
This is especially true for removing the 
headlamp assembly to get to the bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp 
assembly can result in damage to the 
vehicle.
 WARNING
•	Prior to working on a light, depress 
the foot brake, shift to P (Park), apply 
the parking brake, press the Engine 
Start/Stop button to the OFF position 
and take the key with you when 
leaving the vehicle to avoid sudden 
movement of the vehicle and to 
prevent possible electric shock.
•	 Be aware the bulbs may be hot and 
may burn your fingers.
NOTICE
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb 
with one of the same wattage rating. 
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the 
fuse or electrical wiring system.
NOTICE
To prevent damage, do not clean the 
headlamp lens with chemical solvents 
or strong detergents.
 Information - Headlamp 
desiccant (if equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with desiccant to 
reduce fogging inside the headlamp due 
to moisture. The desiccant is consumable 
and its performance may change based on 
the used period or environment. If fogging 
inside the headlamp due to moisture 
continues for a long time, we recommend 
that you consult an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
 Information
The headlamp and tail lamp lenses could 
appear frosty if the vehicle is washed after 
driving or the vehicle is driven at night 
in wet weather. This condition is caused 
by temperature difference between the 
lamp inside and outside and, it does not 
indicate a problem with your vehicle. 
When moisture condenses in the lamp, 
it will be removed after driving with the 
headlamp on. The removable level may 
differ depending on lamp size, lamp 
position and environmental condition. 
However, if moisture is not removed, we 
recommend that your vehicle is inspected 
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
LIGHT BULBS    

Maintenance
9-72
3. Exhaust emission control 
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is 
a highly effective system which controls 
exhaust emissions while maintaining 
good vehicle performance.
When the engine starts or fails to start, 
excessive attempts to restart the engine 
may cause damage to the emission 
system.
Engine exhaust (carbon monoxide) 
precautions
•	Carbon monoxide can be present 
with other exhaust fumes. If you smell 
exhaust fumes of any kind in your 
vehicle, drive with all the windows 
fully open. Have your vehicle checked 
and repaired immediately.
 WARNING
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon 
monoxide (CO). Though colorless and 
odorless, it is dangerous and could be 
lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions 
on this page to avoid CO poisoning.
 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of 
automobile components and parts, 
including components found in the 
interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain 
or emit chemicals known to the State 
of California to cause cancer and 
birth defects and reproductive harm. 
In addition, certain fluids contained 
in vehicles and certain products of 
component wear contain or emit 
chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer and birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. •	
Do not operate the engine in confined 
or closed areas (such as garages) any 
more than what is necessary to move 
the vehicle in or out of the area.
•	 When the vehicle is stopped in an 
open area for more than a short time 
with the engine running, adjust the 
ventilation system (as needed) to draw 
outside air into the vehicle.
•	 Never sit in a parked or stopped 
vehicle for any extended time with the 
engine running.
•	 When the engine stalls or fails to 
start, excessive attempts to restart 
the engine may cause damage to the 
emission control system.
Operating precautions for catalytic 
converters (if equipped)
 WARNING
The exhaust system and catalytic 
converter are very hot during and 
immediately after the engine has been 
running. To avoid SERIOUS INJURY or 
DEATH:
•	Do not park, idle, or drive the vehicle 
over or near flammable objects, such 
as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves, 
etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite 
flammable items under your vehicle.
•	 Keep away from the exhaust system 
and catalytic converter or you may 
get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat sink 
around the exhaust system, do not 
seal the bottom of the vehicle, and 
do not coat the vehicle for corrosion 
control. It may present a fire risk 
under certain conditions.    

09
9-73
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic 
converter emission control device. 
To prevent damage to the catalytic 
converter and to your vehicle, take the 
following precautions:
•	Use only UNLEADED FUEL for 
gasoline engines.
•	 Do not operate the vehicle when 
there are signs of engine malfunction, 
such as misfire or a noticeable loss of 
performance.
•	 Do not misuse or abuse the engine. 
Examples of misuse are coasting with 
the engine off and descending steep 
grades in gear with the engine off.
•	 Do not operate the engine at high 
idle speed for extended periods (5 
minutes or more).
•	 Do not modify or tamper with any 
part of the engine or emission control 
system. We recommend that all 
inspections and adjustments  are 
made by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
•	 Avoid driving with an extremely low 
fuel level.
Running out of fuel could cause the 
engine to misfire, damaging the 
catalytic converter.Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)  
(if equipped)
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) system 
removes the soot in the exhaust gas.
The GPF system automatically burns 
(or oxidizes) the accumulated soot in 
accordance with driving situations, 
unlike a disposable air filter.
In other words, the accumulated soot is 
automatically purged out by the engine 
control system and by the high exhaust-
gas temperature at normal/ high driving 
speeds. However, when the vehicle is 
continually driven at repeated short 
distances or driven at low speed for a 
long time, the accumulated soot may 
not be automatically removed because 
of low exhaust gas temperature. In this 
case, the accumulated soot may reach 
a certain amount regardless of the soot 
oxidization process, then the GPF lamp  
(
) will illuminate.
The Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) 
lamp stops illuminating, when the driving 
speed exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h) with 
engine RPM 1,500 ~ 4,000 and the 
gear in the 3rd position or above for 
approximately 30 minutes.
When the GPF lamp starts to blink or 
the warning message “Check exhaust 
system” pops up even though the 
vehicle was driven as mentioned above, 
we recommend that you have the 
GPF system checked by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
With GPF lamp blinking for an extended 
period of time, it may damage the GPF 
system and lower the fuel economy.
 CAUTION
We recommend you to use only the 
regulated gasoline fuels, when your 
vehicle is equipped with the GPF 
system.
When you use other gasoline fuels 
which contain unspecified additives, 
they may damage the GPF system and 
cause exhaust emission problems.   

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Emission control system ...................................................................................... 9-71
Engine .................................................................................................................. 2-10
Engine compartment ....................................................................................... 2-9/9-3
Engine coolant  .................................................................................................... 9-20
  Changing coolant .............................................................................................. 9-22
  Checking the coolant level ............................................................................... 9-20
Engine number ..................................................................................................... 2-17
Engine oil ............................................................................................................. 9-17
  Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .................................................................. 9-19
  Checking the engine oil level ........................................................................... 9-17
Engine Start/Stop button ........................................................................................ 6-8
  Engine Stop/Start button positions ..................................................................... 6-9
  Remote start ...................................................................................................... 6-12
  Starting the engine ............................................................................................ 6-10
  Turning off the engine ...................................................................................... 6-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ...................................................... 9-14
  Fuel filter .......................................................................................................... 9-14
  Parking brake .................................................................................................... 9-16
Exterior features........................................................................................ 5-70/5-140
  Fuel filler door .................................................................................................. 5-81
  Hood ................................................................................................................. 5-70
  Liftgate ............................................................................................................. 5-71
  Power liftgate ................................................................................................... 5-73
  Roof rack  ....................................................................................................... 5-140
  Smart liftgate .................................................................................................... 5-79
Exterior overview (I) ............................................................................................. 2-2
Exterior overview (II) ............................................................................................ 2-3
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IndexI-6
F
Forward Collision–Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front view camera only) ............... 7-2
  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations..................... 7-7
  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation .................................................. 7-5
  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings..................................................... 7-3
Forward Collision–Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion) ............................. 7-15
  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations ................. 7-23
  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation ................................................ 7-19
  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings................................................... 7-17
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ........................................ 7-136
  Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning Malfunction and Precautions .. 7-139
  Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning Operation ................................ 7-137
  Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning Settings ................................... 7-136
Fuses .................................................................................................................... 9-45
  Engine compartment panel fuse replacement ................................................... 9-47
  Fuse/relay panel description ............................................................................. 9-48
  Instrument panel fuse replacement ................................................................... 9-46
H
Hazard warning flasher .......................................................................................... 8-2
High Beam Assist (HBA)  ................................................................................... 5-88
  System malfunction and limitations ................................................................. 5-89
  System operation .............................................................................................. 5-89
  System settings ................................................................................................. 5-88
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) ........................................................................ 7-105
  Highway Driving Assist Malfunction and Limitations .................................. 7-109
  Highway Driving Assist Operation ................................................................ 7-107
  Highway Driving Assist Settings ................................................................... 7-106
I
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system ............................................................................ 6-44
  Forced to restart engine .................................................................................... 6-48
  ISG malfunction ............................................................................................... 6-48
  ISG system off  ................................................................................................. 6-47
  ISG system operation  ...................................................................................... 6-44
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