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Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month
with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors and rocker panels are kept
clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, should be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle
thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
High-pressure washing
• When using high-pressure washers,
make sure to maintain sufficient
distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
• Do not spray the camera, sensors or
its surrounding area directly with a
high pressure washer. Shock applied
from high pressure water may cause
the device to not operate normally.
• Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be damaged
if they come into contact with high
pressure water.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see
if they have been affected by water
before getting on the road. If braking
performance is impaired, dry the
brakes by applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward speed.
NOTICE
• Do not use strong soap, chemical
detergents or hot water, and do not
wash the vehicle in direct sunlight
or when the body of the vehicle is
warm.
• Be careful when washing the side
windows of your vehicle.
• Especially, with high-pressure water,
water may leak through the windows
and wet the interior.
• To prevent damage to the plastic
parts, do not clean with chemical
solvents or strong detergents.
APPEARANCE CARE

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Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major repair
expense.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
any metal repair or replacement,
be sure the body shop applies anti-
corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
NOTICE
Matte paint finish vehicle (if equipped)
In case of matte paint finish vehicles,
it is impossible to modify only the
damaged area and repair of the whole
part is necessary. If the vehicle is
damaged and painting is required,
we recommend that you have your
vehicle maintained and repaired by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Take
extreme care, as it is difficult to restore
the quality after the repair.
Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use
a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
• To protect the surfaces of bright metal
parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preservative and rub
to a high luster.
• During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, accelerated
rusting can occur on underbody parts
such as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan
and exhaust system, even though they
have been treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. Pay
special attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt.
It will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it. The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have drain
holes that should not be allowed to clog
with dirt; trapped water in these areas
can cause rusting.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.

Maintenance
9-70
-Oil
Remove oil instantly with
absorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover used only for natural
leather.
-Chewing gum
Harden the gum with ice and
remove gradually.
• Handling prime napa leather (if
equipped)
Try to avoid excessive sunlight and
heat exposure. Excessive sunlight
and heat exposure naturally fades
and dries out napa leather, causing
wrinkles and discoloration. If the napa
leather is wet with liquid, immediately
clean it with lint-free cloth to minimize
damage. Do not scratch the napa
leather surface with a sharp object.
If your napa leather seat is bright
colored, it may be contaminated or
stained from dyed materials such as
jeans.
Interior wooden trim
• Use a wooden furniture protector (e.g.
wax, coating compound) to clean the
interior wooden trim.
• Often wipe the interior wooden
trim with a lint-free, clean cloth to
maintain the unique wooden textures
for a longer period of time.
• If you spill beverage (e.g. water,
coffee) over the interior wooden trim,
immediately wipe it with clean, dry
cloth.
• Sharp objects (e.g. driver, knife),
adhesive materials, or tapes may
damage the interior wooden trim.
• Any strong impacts may damage the
interior wooden trim.
• If the coating finish over the interior
wooden trim is removed, moisture
may damage or change wood traits.
• If the interior wooden trim is
damaged, you may get a splinter
from the wood surface. Therefore,
you should immediately have the
damaged interior wooden trim
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Cleaning the seat belt webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any
mild soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the soap.
Do not bleach or re-dye the webbing
because this may weaken the seat belt.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, covered
with an oily, greasy or waxy film), they
should be cleaned with glass cleaner.
Follow the directions on the glass cleaner
container.
NOTICE
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
the rear window. This may result in
damage to the rear window defroster
grid.

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The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty
information contained in the Service
Passport in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system to meet all
applicable emission regulations. There
are three emission control systems, as
follows.
(1) Crankcase emission control system
(2) Evaporative emission control system
(3) Exhaust emission control system
In order to ensure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it
is recommended that you have your
vehicle inspected and maintained
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer in
accordance with the maintenance
schedule in this manual.
NOTICE
For the Inspection and Maintenance
Test (with Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system)
• To prevent the vehicle from misfiring
during dynamometer testing, turn
the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system off by pressing the ESC
switch (ESC OFF light illuminated).
• After dynamometer testing is
completed, turn the ESC system back
on by pressing the ESC switch again.
1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation system
is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
from the crankcase. This system supplies
fresh filtered air to the crankcase through
the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase,
the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases,
which then pass through the PCV valve
into the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission control
system
The Evaporative Emission Control System
is designed to prevent fuel vapors from
escaping into the atmosphere.
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve
is controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine coolant
temperature is low during idling, the
PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel
is not taken into the engine. After the
engine warms-up during ordinary
driving, the PCSV opens to introduce
evaporated fuel to the engine.
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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
Ignition switch ....................................................................................................... 6-5
Key ignition switch ............................................................................................ 6-5
Key ignition switch positions ............................................................................. 6-6
Starting the engine .............................................................................................. 6-7
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........................................................................................... 5-141
Antenna .......................................................................................................... 5-141
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology .................................................................... 5-143
How vehicle radio works ................................................................................ 5-143
Infotainment system ...................................................................................... 5-142
Steering wheel remote controls ...................................................................... 5-141
USB Port ........................................................................................................ 5-141
Voice recognition ............................................................................................ 5-142
Instrument cluster .................................................................................................. 4-4
Gauges and meters ............................................................................................. 4-5
Instrument cluster control ................................................................................... 4-5
LCD display messages ..................................................................................... 4-23
Transmission shift indicator ............................................................................... 4-9
Warning and indicator lights .............................................................................. 4-9
Instrument panel overview (I) ............................................................................... 2-6
Instrument panel overview (II) .............................................................................. 2-8
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Special driving conditions ................................................................................... 6-58
Driving at night ................................................................................................ 6-59
Driving in flooded areas ................................................................................... 6-60
Driving in the rain ............................................................................................ 6-59
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................................................... 6-58
Highway driving ............................................................................................... 6-60
Reducing the risk of a rollover ......................................................................... 6-60
Rocking the vehicle .......................................................................................... 6-58
Smooth cornering ............................................................................................. 6-59
Steering wheel ..................................................................................................... 5-40
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ......................................................................... 5-40
Heated steering wheel ...................................................................................... 5-41
Horn .................................................................................................................. 5-42
Tilt / Telescopic steering .................................................................................. 5-41
Storage compartment ......................................................................................... 5-128
Center console storage ................................................................................... 5-128
Glove box ....................................................................................................... 5-129
Luggage tray ................................................................................................... 5-129
Sunroof ................................................................................................................ 5-60
Sunshade........................................................................................................... 5-60
Tilt open/close .................................................................................................. 5-61
Slide open/close ................................................................................................ 5-61
Automatic reversal ........................................................................................... 5-62
Resetting the sunroof ........................................................................................ 5-63
Surround View Monitor (SVM) ........................................................................ 7-116
Surround View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations ............ ...................... 7-120
Surround View Monitor Operation .............................. .................................. 7-119
Surround View Monitor Settings .................................................................... 7-117
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Theft-alarm system .............................................................................................. 5-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............................................................ 8-9
Changing a tire with TPMS .............................................................................. 8-12
Check tire pressure ............................................................................................. 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 malfunction indicator ............................................................................ 8-12
Tire specification and pressure label ................................................................... 2-16
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