
Maintenance8-28
 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, have 
it 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 
label located on the driver’s side 
center pillar or in this manual. 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.
A cold tire means the vehicle has 
been sitting for 3 hours and driven 
for less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3 
hour period.
Allow the tire to cool before measuring 
the inflation pressure. Always be sure 
the tire is cold before inflating to the 
recommended pressure. 

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Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI 
recommends that the tires 
be rotated according to the 
maintenance schedule or sooner if 
irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for 
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for 
uneven wear and damage. Abnormal 
wear is usually caused by incorrect 
tire pressure, improper wheel 
alignment, out-of-balance wheels, 
severe braking or severe cornering. 
Look for bumps or bulges in the 
tread or side of the tire. Replace 
the tire if you find any of these 
conditions. Replace the tire if fabric 
or cord is visible. After rotation, be 
sure to bring the front and rear tire 
pressures to specification and check 
lug nut tightness (proper torque is 
79~94 lbf·ft [11~13 kgf·m]).
  „Without a spare tire
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Disc brake pads should be inspected 
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
 Information
Tires that are asymmetrical or 
directional can only be installed on 
the wheel in one direction. The outside 
and inside of an asymmetrical tire 
is not easily distinguishable. Pay 
careful attention to the markings 
on the sidewalls of the tires, noting 
the “outside” marking and also the 
rotating direction before installing 
them on the vehicle.
 WARNING
[ Do not use the compact spare 
tire for tire rotation.
[  Do not mix bias ply and radial ply 
tires under any circumstances. 
This may cause unusual handling 
characteristics that may cause 
loss of vehicle control resulting in 
an accident.
Wheel Alignment and Tire 
Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were 
aligned and balanced carefully at the 
factory to give you the longest tire 
life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to 
have your wheels aligned again. 
However, if you notice unusual tire 
wear or your vehicle pulling one way 
or the other, the alignment may need 
to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating 
when driving on a smooth road, your 
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
NOTICE
Improper wheel weights can 
damage your vehicle’s aluminum 
wheels. Use only approved wheel 
weights. 

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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 1421 represents that 
the tire was produced in the 14th 
week of 2021.
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:
TREAD WEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A 

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Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure
The amount of air inside the tire 
pressing outward on the tire. Air 
pressure is expressed in pounds per 
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
This means the combined weight 
of optional accessories. Some 
examples of optional accessories 
are automatic transmission, power 
seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
The relationship of a tire’s height to 
its width.
Belt
A rubber coated layer of cords that 
is located between the plies and the 
tread. Cords may be made from steel 
or other reinforcing materials.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires 
wrapped by steel cords that hold the 
tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
A pneumatic tire in which the plies are 
laid at alternate angles less than 90 
degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
The amount of air pressure in a tire, 
measured in pounds per square inch 
(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire 
has built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight
This means the weight of a motor 
vehicle with standard and optional 
equipment including the maximum 
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but 
without passengers and cargo.DOT Markings
A code molded into the sidewall 
of a tire signifying that the tire 
is in compliance with the U.S. 
Department of Transportation motor 
vehicle safety standards. The DOT 
code includes the Tire Identification 
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric 
designator which can also identify 
the tire manufacturer, production 
plant, brand and date of production.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the 
Front Axle.
GAWR RR
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the 
Rear axle.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire, 
that must always face outward when 
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT) Tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer 
as primarily intended for use on 
lightweight trucks or multipurpose 
passenger vehicles.
Load Ratings
The maximum load that a tire is rated 
to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Load Index
An assigned number ranging from 1 
to 279 that corresponds to the load 
carrying capacity of a tire. 

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Maximum Inflation Pressure
The maximum air pressure to which 
a cold tire may be inflated. The 
maximum air pressure is molded 
onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
The load rating for a tire at the 
maximum permissible inflation 
pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
The sum of curb weight; accessory 
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and 
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
The number of occupants a vehicle 
is designed to seat multiplied by 150 
pounds (68 kg).
Occupant Distribution
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
An asymmetrical tire has a particular 
side that faces outward when 
mounted on a vehicle. The outward 
facing sidewall bears white lettering 
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or 
model name molding that is higher 
or deeper than the same moldings 
on the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
A tire used on passenger cars 
and some light duty trucks and 
multipurpose vehicles.
Ply
A layer of rubber-coated parallel 
cords. Pneumatic Tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, 
chemicals, fabric and steel or other 
materials, that, when mounted on 
an automotive wheel provides the 
traction and contains the gas or fluid 
that sustains the load.
Pneumatic Options Weight
The combined weight of installed 
regular production options weighing 
over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the 
standard items which they replace, 
not previously considered in 
curb weight or accessory weight, 
including heavy duty breaks, ride 
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty 
battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
Vehicle manufacturer’s 
recommended tire inflation pressure 
as shown on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords 
that extend to the beads are laid at 90 
degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Rim
A metal support for a tire and upon 
which the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the 
tread and the bead.
Speed Rating
An alphanumeric code assigned to a 
tire indicating the maximum speed 
at which a tire can operate.
Traction
The friction between the tire and the 
road surface. The amount of grip 
provided. 

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All Season Tires
HYUNDAI specifies all season 
tires on some models to provide 
good performance for use all year 
round, including snowy and icy 
road conditions. All season tires 
are identified by ALL SEASON and/
or M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire 
sidewall. Snow tires have better 
snow traction than all season tires 
and may be more appropriate in 
some areas.
Summer Tires
HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on 
some models to provide superior 
performance on dry roads. Summer 
tire performance is substantially 
reduced in snow and ice. Summer 
tires do not have the tire traction 
rating M+S (Mud and Snow) on 
the tire side wall. If you plan to 
operate your vehicle in snowy or icy 
conditions, HYUNDAI recommends 
the use of snow tires or all season 
tires on all four wheels.
Snow Tires
If you equip your car with snow 
tires, they should be the same size 
and have the same load capacity as 
the original tires. Snow tires should 
be installed on all four wheels; 
otherwise, poor handling may result. 
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa) 
more air pressure than the pressure 
recommended for the standard 
tires on the tire label on the driver’s 
side of the center pillar, or up to the 
maximum pressure shown on the tire 
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not 
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) 
when your vehicle is equipped with 
snow tires.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into 
contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
Narrow bands, sometimes called 
“wear bars”, that show across the 
tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch of 
tread remains.
UTQGS
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 
Standards is a tire information 
system that provides consumers 
with ratings for a tire’s traction, 
temperature and treadwear. 
Ratings are determined by tire 
manufacturers using government 
testing procedures. The ratings are 
molded into the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
The number of designated seating 
positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 
kg) plus the rated cargo and luggage 
load.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
Load on an individual tire due to curb 
and accessory weight plus maximum 
occupant and cargo weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
Load on an individual tire that is 
determined by distributing to each 
axle its share of the curb weight, 
accessory weight, and normal 
occupant weight and dividing by 2.
Vehicle Placard
A label permanently attached 
to a vehicle showing the 
original equipment tire size and 
recommended inflation pressure. 

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Radial-Ply Tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved 
tread life, road hazard resistance and 
smoother high speed ride. The radial-
ply tires used on this vehicle are of 
belted construction, and are selected 
to complement the ride and handling 
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load 
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias 
belted tires of the same size, and use 
the same recommended inflation 
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires 
with bias-ply or bias belted tires is not 
recommended. Any combinations of 
radial-ply and bias-ply or bias belted 
tires when used on the same vehicle 
will seriously deteriorate vehicle 
handling. The best rule to follow is: 
Identical pairs of radial-ply tires should 
always be used as a set for the front 
tires and a set for the rear tires.
Longer wearing tires can be more 
susceptible to irregular tread wear. 
It is very important to follow the tire 
rotation interval in this chapter to 
achieve the tread life potential of these 
tires. Cuts and punctures in radial-ply 
tires are repairable only in the tread 
area, because of sidewall flexing. 
Consult your tire dealer for radial-ply 
tire repairs.
 WARNING
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires 
under any circumstances. This may 
cause unusual handling characteristics 
that may cause loss of vehicle control 
resulting in an accident.
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
Because the sidewall of a low aspect 
ratio tire is shorter than a standard tire, 
the rim of the wheel and the tire itself 
is more easily susceptible to damage. 
Use caution when driving and follow 
the guidelines below to help minimize 
damage to the wheel and tire:
[  When driving on a rough road 
or off road, drive cautiously 
because tires and wheels may 
be damaged. And after driving, 
inspect tires and wheels.
[  When passing over a pothole, 
speed bump, manhole, or curb 
stone, drive slowly so that the tires 
and wheels are not damaged.
[  If the tire is subjected to a severe 
impact, have the tire and wheel 
inspected by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
[  Inspect the tire condition and 
pressure every 1,800 miles 
(3,000km).
 CAUTION
[ It is not easy to recognize tire 
damage with your own eyes. But 
if there is the slightest hint of tire 
damage, have the tire checked or 
replaced because the tire damage 
may cause air leakage from the tire.
[  If the tire is damaged by driving 
on a rough road, off road, pothole, 
manhole, or curb stone, it will not 
be covered by the warranty. 

IndexI-10
Special Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
......... 6-85 Driving at Night ........................................................................\
...................... 6-86
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................\
........ 6-86
Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
.................. 6-86
Hazardous Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
 6-85
Highway Driving ........................................................................\
..................... 6-87
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover ..................................................................... 6-87
Rocking the Vehicle ........................................................................\
................ 6-85
Smooth Cornering ........................................................................\
................... 6-86
Steering Wheel ........................................................................\
............................. 5-17 Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................................................................\
 5-17
Horn........................................................................\
......................................... 5-19
Tilt Steering / Telescope Steering ................................................................... 5-18
Storage Compartment ........................................................................\
.................. 5-68
Center Console Storage ........................................................................\
........... 5-68
Glove Box ........................................................................\
............................... 5-69
Sliding Armrest ........................................................................\
....................... 5-68
Sunroof ................................................................\
................................................ 5-26 Automatic Reversal ........................................................................\
................. 5-28
Front Lamps ........................................................................\
............................ 5-29
Sunroof Opening and Closing ........................................................................\
. 5-28
Sunroof Open Warning ........................................................................\
............ 5-30
Sunshade ...............................................................\
.......................................... 5-27
Tilt Open/close ........................................................................\
........................ 5-27
T
Theft-Alarm System ........................................................................\
.................... 5-16
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Type A) ............................................. 7-7 Changing a Tire with TPMS ..............................................................\
............... 7-8
TPMS Malfunction Indicator ........................................................................\
.... 7-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Type B) ........................................... 7-10
Changing a Tire with TPMS ..............................................................\
............. 7-13
Check Tire Pressure........................................................................\
................. 7-10
Low Tire Pressure LCD Display with Position Indicator ............................... 7-12
Low Tire Pressure Telltale.................................................................\
.............. 7-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .................................................................... 7-11
TPMS Malfunction Indicator ........................................................................\
.. 7-13
Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
........................... 2-9