2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID flat tire

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WARNING
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
handling, and minimum tire wear.
Over-inflation or under-inflation
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and lead to
sudden tire failure that could result
in loss of vehicle control resulting in
an accident.
Severe under-inflation can lead
to severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separation and
other tire failures that can result in
the loss of vehicle control resulting
in an accident. This risk is much
higher on hot days and when
driving for long periods at high
speeds.
CAUTION

[ Under-inflation results in
excessive wear, poor handling
and reduced fuel economy.
Wheel deformation is also
possible. Keep your tire pressures
at the proper levels. If a tire
frequently needs refilling, we
recommend it be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

[ Over-inflation produces a harsh
ride, excessive wear at the center
of the tire tread, and a greater
possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
Check your tires, including the spare
tire, once a month or more.
How to check
Use a good quality tire pressure
gauge to check tire pressure. You
can not tell if your tires are properly
inflated simply by looking at them.
Radial tires may look properly
inflated when they are under-
inflated.
Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem. Press the tire gauge
firmly onto the valve to get a
pressure measurement. If the cold
tire inflation pressure matches the
recommended pressure on the tire
and loading information label, no
further adjustment is necessary. If
the pressure is low, add air until you
reach the recommended pressure.
Make sure to put the valve caps
back on the valve stems. Without
the valve cap, dirt or moisture could
get into the valve core and cause
air leakage. If a valve cap is missing,
install a new one as soon as possible.
If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the
center of the tire valve. Recheck the
tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be
sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. Without the valve
cap, dirt or moisture could get into
the valve core and cause air leakage.
If a valve cap is missing, install a new
one as soon as possible.

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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.

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Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the
different speed ratings currently
being used for passenger vehicle
tires. The speed rating is part of the
tire size designation on the sidewall
of the tire. This symbol corresponds
to that tire’s designed maximum safe
operating speed.
Speed Rating Symbol Maximum Speed
S 112 mph (180 km/h)
T
118 mph (190 km/h)
H 130 mph (210 km/h)
V 149 mph (240 km/h)
W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186 mph (300 km/h)
3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire Identification Number)
Any tires that are over six years old,
based on the manufacturing date,
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of
the wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of numbers
on a tire consisting of numbers and
English letters. The manufacturing
date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT shows a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four
numbers indicate week and year
manufactured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1520 represents that
the tire was produced in the 15th
week of 2020. 4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
The letter “R” means radial ply
construction; the letter “D“ means
diagonal or bias ply construction;
and the letter “B” means belted-bias
ply construction.
5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation
pressure.
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.
For example:
TREADWEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A

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Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one-and-a-half times (1½) as
well on the government course as a
tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the
sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straightahead
braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature - A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required
by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, over-inflation, or
excessive loading, either separately
or in combination, can cause heat
build-up and possible sudden
tire failure. This may cause loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.

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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) ........................................................................\
.. 7-94
Highway Driving Assist Malfunction and Limitations .................................... 7-98
Highway Driving Assist Operation .................................................................. 7-96
Highway Driving Assist Settings ..................................................................... 7-95
How to use this Manual ........................................................................\
................. 1-4
Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) Belt .............................................................. 9-21
Checking the Hybrid Starter & Generator (Hsg) Belt ...................................... 9-21
Hyundai Motor America ........................................................................\
................ 1-2
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If the Engine Overheats ........................................................................\
................. 8-7
If the Engine will not Start........................................................................\
............. 8-3
If You Have a Flat Tire (with spare tire) .............................................................. 8-14
Changing Tires ........................................................................\
......................... 8-15
Jack and Tools ........................................................................\
.......................... 8-14
Jack Label ........................................................................\
................................. 8-20
Removing and Storing the Spare Tire .............................................................. 8-14
Ignition Switch ........................................................................\
.............................. 6-5
Engine Start/Stop Button ........................................................................\
............ 6-5
Remote Start ........................................................................\
............................... 6-9
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 ........................................................................\
.................. 5-129
Antenna ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-129
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology .................................................................... 5-131
Infotainment System ........................................................................\
.............. 5-130
Steering Wheel Remote Controls ................................................................... 5-129
USB Port ........................................................................\
................................ 5-129
Voice Recognition ........................................................................\
.................. 5-130

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Theft-alarm System ........................................................................\
..................... 5-35
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............................................................ 8-9
Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
..... 8-12
Check Tire Pressure (if equipped) ...................................................................... 8-9
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale ..................................... 8-11
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .................................................................... 8-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................................................... 8-10
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator .................. 8-12
Tire Specification and Pressure Label ................................................................. 2-15
Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
............... 2-10, 9-33
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................\
... 9-34
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
............ 9-41
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ................................................... 9-33
Tire Care ........................................................................\
................................... 9-33
Tire Maintenance ........................................................................\
...................... 9-37
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
..................... 9-36
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
............................. 9-35
Tire Sidewall Labeling ........................................................................\
............. 9-38
Tire Traction ........................................................................\
............................. 9-37
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................................................................. 9-36
Wheel Replacement ........................................................................\
.................. 9-37
Towing ..................................................................\
............................................... 8-21
Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
................... 8-23
Removable Towing Hook ........................................................................\
......... 8-22
Towing Service ........................................................................\
......................... 8-21
Trailer Towing ........................................................................\
............................. 6-57
Driving with a Trailer ........................................................................\
............... 6-62
If You Decide to Pull a Trailer..................................................................\
........ 6-58
Maintenance when Towing a Trailer ................................................................ 6-65
Trailer Towing Equipment ........................................................................\
....... 6-61