2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID tire pressure

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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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Low Aspect Ratio Tires
The aspect ratio is lower than 50 on
low aspect ratio tires.
Because low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking,
their sidewall is a little stiffer than
a standard tire. Also low aspect
ratio tires tend to be wider and
consequently have a greater contact
patch with the road surface. In some
instances they may generate more
road noise compared with standard
tires
.
CAUTION
The side wall of a low aspect ratio
tire is shorter than the normal one.
Thus, the low-aspect wheel and
tire are easily damaged. Follow the
below instructions.

[When driving on a rough road or
driving off a road, be careful not
to damage the tires and wheels.
After driving, inspect the tires
and wheels.

[ When passing over a pothole,
speed bump, manhole, or curb
stone, drive the vehicle slowly so
as not to damage the tires and
wheels.

[ When there is an impact on a tire,
inspect the tire condition. Or,
you can contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

[ Inspect the tire condition and
pressure every 1,800 miles (3,000
km) to prevent tire damage.

[ It is difficult to recognize a tire
damage only with your eyes.
When there is a slight hint of a
tire damage, check and replace
the tire to prevent the damage
caused by air leakage.

[ When a tire is damaged while
driving on a rough road, off a
road, or over obstacles, such as a
pothole, manhole, or curb stone,
your warranty does not cover the
damage.

[ The tire information is specified
on the tire side wall.

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Driving the Hybrid Vehicle ........................................................................\
.......... 1-10
Energy Flow ........................................................................\
............................. 1-17
Hybrid System Gauge ........................................................................\
.............. 1-12
LCD Display Messages ........................................................................\
............ 1-14
Special Features ........................................................................\
........................ 1-10
Starting the Vehicle ........................................................................\
.................. 1-10
Warning and Indicator Lights ........................................................................\
... 1-13
E
Emergency Commodity ........................................................................\
............... 8-25
Fire Extinguisher ........................................................................\
...................... 8-25
First Aid Kit ........................................................................\
.............................. 8-25
Tire Pressure Gauge ........................................................................\
................. 8-25
Triangle Reflector ........................................................................\
..................... 8-25
Emission Control System ........................................................................\
............ 9-69
Crankcase Emission Control System ............................................................... 9-69
Evaporative Emission Control System ............................................................. 9-69
Exhaust Emission Control System ................................................................... 9-70
Engine .................................................................\
................................................... 2-8
Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
............. 2-7, 9-3
Engine Coolant/Inverter Coolant ........................................................................\
. 9-18
Changing Coolant ........................................................................\
..................... 9-21
Checking the Coolant Level ........................................................................\
..... 9-18
Engine Number ........................................................................\
............................ 2-15
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
.................................... 9-16
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .................................................................. 9-17
Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
9-16
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .................................................... 9-14
Exterior Features ........................................................................\
.............. 5-68, 5-128
Fuel Filler Door ........................................................................\
........................ 5-78
Hood ........................................................................\
......................................... 5-68
Liftgate ........................................................................\
..................................... 5-69
Power Liftgate ........................................................................\
.......................... 5-71
Roof Side Rails.........................................................\
...................................... 5-128
Smart Liftgate ........................................................................\
........................... 5-76
Exterior Overview (I) ........................................................................\
.................... 2-2
Exterior Overview (II) ........................................................................\
................... 2-3

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T
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