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What to do in an emergency

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

WHILE DRIVING

If the Engine Stalls While

Driving

• Reduce your speed gradually,

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

tiously off the road to a safe place.

• Turn on your hazard warning flash-

er.

To turn the hazard warning flasher

on or off, press the hazard warning

flasher button. The button is located

in the center fascia panel. Both the

left and right turn signal lights will

flash simultaneously.

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

ates whether your vehicle is run-

ning or not.

• The turn signals do not work when

the hazard flasher is on.

• Try to start the engine again. If your

vehicle will not start, contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or

seek other qualified assistance.

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The hazard warning flasher serves

as a warning to other drivers to exer-

cise extreme caution when approach-

ing, overtaking, or passing your vehi-

cle.

If the Engine Stalls at a

Crossroad or Crossing

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

crossing, if safe to do so, move the

shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

and then push the vehicle to a safe

location.

It should be used whenever emer-

gency repairs are being made or

when the vehicle is stopped near the

edge of a roadway.

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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

If you Have a Flat Tire While

Driving

If the Engine Doesn't Turn

Over or Turns Over Slowly

If the Engine Turns Over

Normally but Doesn't Start

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

• Be sure the shift lever is in N Check the fuel level and add fuel if

(Neutral) or P (Park). The engine necessary.

• Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal and let the vehicle slow down

while driving straight ahead. Do not

apply the brakes immediately or

attempt to pull off the road as this

may cause loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident. When the

vehicle has slowed to such a speed

that it is safe to do so, brake care-

fully and pull off the road. Drive off

starts only when the shift lever is in

If the engine still does not start, have

your vehicle checked by an author-

N (Neutral) or P (Park).

• Check the battery connections to ized HYUNDAI dealer.

be sure they are clean and tight.

• Turn on the interior light. If the light

dims or goes out when you operate

the starter, the battery is drained.

Do not push or pull the vehicle to

the road as far as possible and park start it. This could cause damage to

on firm, level ground. If you are on

a divided highway, do not park in

the median area between the two

traffic lanes.

• When the vehicle is stopped, press

the hazard warning flasher button,

move the shift lever into P(Park),

and apply the parking brake, and

place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position.

your vehicle. See instructions for

"Jump Starting" provided in this

chapter.

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CAUTION

Push or pull starting the vehicle

may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overload which can

lead to damage to the emission

control system.

• Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on

the side of the vehicle that is away

from traffic.

• When changing a flat tire, follow

the instructions provided later in

this chapter.

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What to do in an emergency

JUMP STARTING

Jump starting can be dangerous if

done incorrectly. Follow the jump

starting procedure in this section to

avoid serious injury or damage to

your vehicle. If in doubt about how to

properly jump start your vehicle, we

strongly recommend that you have a

service technician or towing service

do it for you.

Batteries contain sulfu-

ric acid which is highly

corrosive. Do not allow

acid to contact your

eyes, skin or clothing.

WARNING

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

DEATH to you or bystanders,

always follow these precautions

when working near or handling

the battery:

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

your eyes with clean water for at

least 15 minutes and get imme-

diate medical attention. If acid

gets on your skin, thoroughly

wash the area. If you feel pain or

a burning sensation, get med-

ical attention immediately.

Always read and follow

instructions

carefully

when handling a battery.

Wear eye protection

designed to protect the

eyes from acid splashes.

• 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.

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 ignit-

ed.

Keep batteries out of

reach of children.

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Jump starting procedure

• The electrical ignition system

works with high voltage.

NEVER touch these compo-

nents with the engine running

or when the ignition switch is

in the ON position.

1. Position the vehicles close enough

that the jumper cables will reach,

but do not allow the vehicles to

touch.

2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in

the engine compartment at all

times, even when the vehicles are

turned off.

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Information

An inappropriately disposed 3. Turn off all electrical devices such

battery can be harmful to the

environment and human

health. Dispose the battery

according to your local law(s)

or regulations.

as radios, lights, air conditioning,

etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park)

and set the parking brakes. Turn

both vehicles OFF.

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4. Connect the jumper cables in the

exact sequence shown in the illus-

tration. First connect one jumper

cable to the red, positive (+)

jumper terminal of your vehicle

(1).

5. Connect the other end of the

jumper cable to the red, positive

(+) battery/jumper terminal of the

assisting vehicle (2).

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to your vehi-

cle:

• Only use a 12-volt power supply

(battery or jumper system) to

jump start your vehicle.

6. Connect the second jumper cable

to the black, negative (-) battery/

chassis ground of the assisting

vehicle (3).

• Do not attempt to jump start

your vehicle by push-starting.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

7. Connect the other end of the sec- Disconnect the jumper cables in the If your temperature gauge indicates

ond jumper cable to the black, exact reverse order you connected overheating, you experience a loss

negative (-) chassis ground of them:

of power, or hear loud pinging or

knocking, the engine may be over-

heating. If this happens, you should:

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon

as it is safe to do so.

your vehicle (4).

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from

the black, negative (-) chassis

ground of your vehicle (4).

Do not allow the jumper cables to

contact anything except the cor-

rect battery or jumper terminals or

the correct ground. Do not lean

over the battery when making

connections.

2. Disconnect the other end of the

jumper cable from the black, neg- 2. Place the shift lever in P (Park)

ative (-) battery/chassis ground of

the assisting vehicle (3).

and set the parking brake. If the air

conditioning is ON, turn it OFF.

8. Start the engine of the assisting

vehicle and let it run at approxi-

mately 2,000 rpm for a few min-

utes. Then start your vehicle.

If your vehicle will not start after a

few attempts, it probably requires

servicing. In this event please seek

qualified assistance. If the cause of

your battery discharging is not

apparent, have your vehicle checked

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

3. Disconnect the second jumper 3. If engine coolant is running out

cable from the red, positive (+)

battery/jumper terminal of the

assisting vehicle (2).

under the vehicle or steam is com-

ing out from the hood, stop the

engine. Do not open the hood until

the coolant has stopped running

or the steaming has stopped. If

there is no visible loss of engine

coolant and no steam, leave the

engine running and check to be

sure the engine cooling fan is

operating. If the fan is not running,

turn the engine off.

4. Disconnect the other end of the

jumper cable from the red, positive

(+) jumper terminal of your vehicle

(1).

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6. If you cannot find the cause of the

overheating, wait until the engine

temperature has returned to nor-

mal. Then, if coolant has been

lost, carefully add coolant to the

reservoir to bring the fluid level in

the reservoir up to the halfway

mark.

7. Proceed with caution, keeping

alert for further signs of overheat-

ing. If overheating happens again,

call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-

er for assistance.

WARNING

While the engine is

running, keep hands,

clothing and tools

away from the mov-

ing parts such as the

cooling fan and drive

belt to prevent seri-

ous injury.

Your

vehicle

is

equipped with a pres-

surized

reserve tank. NEVER

remove the coolant

coolant

reserve tank cap or the radiator

drain plug while the engine and

radiator are HOT. Hot coolant

and steam may blow out under

pressure, causing serious

injury.

Turn the engine off and wait

until the engine cools down.

Use extreme care when remov-

ing the coolant reserve tank

cap. Wrap a towel or thick rag

around it, and turn it counter-

clockwise slowly to release

some of the pressure from the

system. Step back while the

pressure is released.

4. Check for coolant leaking from the

radiator, hoses or under the vehi-

cle. (If the air conditioning had

been in use, it is normal for cold

water to be draining from it when

you stop.)

5. If engine coolant is leaking out,

stop the engine immediately and

call the nearest authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

CAUTION

Serious loss of coolant indi-

cates a leak in the cooling sys-

tem and should be checked as

soon as possible by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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When you are sure all the pres-

sure has been released, contin-

ue turning the cap counter-

clockwise to remove it.

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What to do in an emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

• The displayed tire pressure values

may differ from those measured

with a tire pressure gauge.

Check Tire Pressure

• You can change the tire pressure

unit in the User Settings Mode on

the cluster.

- psi, kpa, bar (Refer to the "User

Settings Mode" section in

chapter 3).

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• You can check the tire pressure in

the Assist mode on the cluster.

Refer to the "LCD Display

Mode" section in chapter 3.

• Tire pressure is displayed after a

few minutes of driving after initial

engine start up.

• If tire pressure is not displayed

when the vehicle is stopped, “Drive

to display” message will appear.

After driving, check the tire pres-

sure.

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(1) Low Tire Pressure / TPMS

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(2) Low Tire Pressure / Tire

Pressure Monitor / TPMS

Malfunction Display (shown on

the cluster LCD display)

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As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been equipped

vehicle has been equipped with a tire with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicate when the system is not

that illuminates a low tire pressure operating properly. The TPMS mal-

telltale when one or more of your function indicator is combined with

tires is significantly under-inflated. the low tire pressure telltale. When

Accordingly, when the low tire pres- the system detects a malfunction,

sure telltale illuminates, you should the telltale will flash for approximate-

stop and check your tires as soon as ly one minute and then remain con-

possible, and inflate them to the tinuously illuminated. This sequence

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi- will continue upon subsequent vehi-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tire to overheat and can lead to tire tion exists.

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

WARNING

Over-inflation or under-inflation

can reduce tire life, adversely

affect vehicle handling, and

lead to sudden tire failure that

may cause loss of vehicle con-

trol resulting in an accident.

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

vided), should be checked monthly

when cold and inflated to the inflation

pressure recommended by the vehi-

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

your vehicle has tires of a different

size than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

sure label, you should determine the

proper tire inflation pressure for

those tires.)

failure.

When the malfunction indicator is

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi- illuminated, the system may not be

ciency and tire tread life, and may able to detect or signal low tire pres-

affect the vehicle's handling and sure as intended. TPMS malfunc-

stopping ability.

tions may occur for a variety of rea-

sons, including the installation of

replacement or alternate tires or

wheels on the vehicle that prevent

the TPMS from functioning properly.

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Please note that the TPMS is not a

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver's responsi-

bility to maintain correct tire pres-

sure, even if under-inflation has not Always check the TPMS malfunction

reached the level to trigger illumina- telltale after replacing one or more

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure tires or wheels on your vehicle to

telltale.

ensure that the replacement or alter-

nate tires and wheels allow the

TPMS to continue to function proper-

ly.

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What to do in an emergency

If any of your tire pressures are indi-

cated as being low, immediately

reduce your speed, avoid hard cor-

nering, and anticipate increased

stopping distances. You should stop

and check your tires as soon as pos-

sible. Inflate the tires to the proper

pressure as indicated on the vehi-

cle’s placard or tire inflation pressure

label located on the driver’s side cen-

ter pillar outer panel.

Low Tire Pressure

Telltale

NOTICE

If any of the below happens, have

the system checked by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

1. The Low Tire Pressure TPMS

Malfunction Indicator does not

illuminate for 3 seconds when

the ignition switch is placed to

the ON position or engine is

running.

Low Tire Pressure LCD

Display with Position Indicator

If you cannot reach a service station

or if the tire cannot hold the newly

added air, replace the low pressure

tire with the spare tire.

The Low Tire Pressure LCD position

indicator will remain on and the

TPMS Malfunction Indicator may

blink for one minute and then remain

illuminated until you have the low

pressure tire repaired and replaced

on the vehicle.

2. The TPMS Malfunction Indicator

remains illuminated after blink-

ing for approximately 1 minute.

3. The Low Tire Pressure LCD dis-

play remains illuminated

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When the tire pressure monitoring

system warning indicators are illumi-

nated and the warning message is

displayed on the cluster LCD display,

one or more of your tires is signifi-

cantly under-inflated. The LCD posi-

tion indicator will indicate which tire

is significantly under-inflated by illu-

minating the corresponding position

light.

NOTICE

The spare tire is not equipped with

a tire pressure sensor.

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TPMS Malfunction

Indicator

WARNING

CAUTION

During winter or cold weather,

the TPMS indicator may illumi-

nate if the tire pressures were

set when the outside tempera-

ture was warm. As the outside

air becomes colder, the pres-

sure in the tires will decrease.

Similarly, if the outside air

becomes warmer, the pressure

in the tires will increase. As you

drive your vehicle, the tempera-

ture of the tires will heat up,

therefore the tire pressures will

increase. Check and adjust your

tire pressures regularly before

driving to make sure your vehi-

cle is operating at the correct

pressures as designed.

Low pressure damage

The TPMS Malfunction Indicator will

illuminate after it blinks for approxi-

mately one minute when there is a

problem with the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System.

Have the system checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

as possible.

Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable and

can contribute to loss of vehicle

control and increased braking

distances.

Continued driving on low pres-

sure tires can cause the tires to

overheat and fail.

NOTICE

If there is a malfunction with the

TPMS, the individual tire pres-

sures in the cluster LCD display

will not be available. Have the sys-

tem checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

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What to do in an emergency

Once the original tire equipped with

a tire pressure monitoring sensor is

reinflated to the recommended pres-

sure and reinstalled on the vehicle,

the Low Tire Pressure LCD position

indicator and TPMS Malfunction

Indicator will go off within a few min-

utes of driving.

Changing a Tire with TPMS

NOTICE

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

Pressure and LCD position indicator

will come on. Have the flat tire

repaired by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer as soon as possible or

replace the flat tire with the spare

tire.

The TPMS Malfunction Indicator

may illuminate after blinking for

one minute if the vehicle is near

electric power supply cables or

radio transmitters such as police

stations, government and public

offices, broadcasting stations,

military installations, airports,

transmitting towers, etc.

If the indicators do not disappear

after a few minutes, please visit an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION

Additionally, theTPMS Malfunction

Indicator may illuminate if snow

chains are used or electronic

devices such as computers, charg-

ers, remote starters, navigation,

etc. This may interfere with normal

operation of the TPMS.

Never use a puncture-repairing

agent not approved by HYUNDAI

dealer to repair and/or inflate a

low pressure tire. Tire sealant

not approved by HYUNDAI deal-

er may damage the tire pressure

sensor.

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

pressure sensor mounted inside the

tire behind the valve stem (except for

the spare tire). You must use TPMS

specific wheels. It is recommended

that you always have your tires serv-

iced by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

The spare tire does not come with a

tire pressure monitoring sensor.

When the low pressure tire or the flat

tire is replaced with the spare tire,

the Low Tire Pressure LCD position

indicator will remain on. Also, the

TPMS Malfunction Indicator will illu-

minate after blinking for one minute if

the vehicle is driven at speed above

15.5 mph (25 km/h) for approximate-

ly 20 minutes.

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 measur-

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

the recommended pressure.

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Information

This device complies with Part 15 of

WARNING

Tampering with, modifying, or

disabling the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS)

components may interfere with

the system's ability to warn the

driver of low tire pressure con-

ditions and/or TPMS malfunc-

tions. Tampering with, modify-

ing, or disabling the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) components may void

the warranty for that portion of

the vehicle.

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

severe and sudden tire dam-

age caused by external fac-

tors such as nails or road

debris.

• If you feel any vehicle instabil-

ity, immediately take your foot

off the accelerator, apply the

brakes gradually with light

force, and slowly move to a

safe position off the road.

the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following

three conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference.

2. This device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired

operation.

3. Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate

the equipment.

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What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Jack and Tools

WARNING

Changing a tire can be danger-

ous. Follow the instructions in

this section when changing a

tire to reduce the risk of serious

injury or death.

CAUTION

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Be careful as you use the jack

handle to stay clear of the flat

end. The flat end has sharp

edges that could cause cuts.

Turn the winged hold down bolt

counterclockwise to remove the

spare tire.

Store the spare tire in the same com-

partment by turning the winged hold

down bolt clockwise.

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➀ Jack handle

② Jack

③ Wheel nut wrench

To prevent the spare tire and tools

from "rattling", store them in their

proper location.

The jack, jack handle, and wheel lug

nut wrench are stored in the luggage

compartment under the luggage box

cover.

The jack is provided for emergency

tire changing only.

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Changing Tires

• ALWAYS place the jack on the

designated jacking positions

on the vehicle and NEVER on

the bumpers or any other part

of the vehicle for jacking sup-

port.

• Do not start or run the engine

while the vehicle is on the

jack.

WARNING

A vehicle can slip or roll off of a

jack causing serious injury or

death to you or those nearby.

Take the following safety pre-

cautions:

• Never place any portion of

your body under a vehicle that

is supported by a jack.

• Do not allow anyone to remain

in the vehicle while it is on the

jack.

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If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-

down wing bolt by hand, you can

loosen it easily using the jack handle.

1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of

the tire hold-down wing bolt.

2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise with the jack

handle.

• NEVER attempt to change a

tire in the lane of traffic.

ALWAYS move the vehicle

completely off the road on

level, firm ground away from

traffic before trying to change

a tire. If you cannot find a

level, firm place off the road,

call a towing service for assis-

tance.

• Keep children away from the

road and the vehicle.

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• Be sure to use the jack pro-

vided with the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

Follow these steps to change your

vehicle’s tire:

1. Park on a level, firm surface.

2. Move the shift lever into P (Park),

apply the parking brake, and place

the ignition switch in the LOCK/

OFF position.

3. Press the hazard warning flasher

button.

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

jack, jack handle, and spare tire

from the vehicle.

Block

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5. Block both the front and rear of the 6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

tire diagonally opposite of the tire

you are changing.

terclockwise one turn each in the

order shown above, but do not

remove any lug nuts until the tire

has been raised off of the ground.

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9. Continue to loosen the lug nuts

with the wheel lug nut wrench and

remove them with your fingers.

Remove the wheel from the studs

and lay it flat on the ground out of

the way. Remove any dirt or debris

from the studs, mounting sur-

faces, and wheel.

■ Front

■ Rear

10. Install the spare tire onto the

studs of the hub.

11. Tighten the lug nuts with your fin-

gers onto the studs with the

smaller end of the lug nuts clos-

est to the wheel.

12. Lower the vehicle to the ground

by turning the jack handle coun-

terclockwise.

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7. Locate the jack-lifting point closest 8. Insert the jack handle into the jack

to the flat tire that you wish to

change. The jack-lifting locations

have small brackets welded to the

frame with two notches and two

dimples just on the inner portion of

the side seal under the vehicle.

Align the jack under the jack-lifting

point.

and turn it clockwise, raising the

vehicle until the tire clears the

ground. Make sure the vehicle is

stable on the jack.

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Never apply the jack to any other

position or part of the vehicle other

than under one of the jack-lifting

points. Doing so may damage the

side seal molding or another part

of the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

■ Rear

If you have a tire gauge, check the

tire pressure (see “Tires and Wheels”

in chapter 8 for tire pressure instruc-

tions.). If the pressure is lower or

higher than recommended, drive

slowly to the nearest service station

and adjust it to the recommended

pressure. Always reinstall the valve

cap after checking or adjusting tire

pressure. If the cap is not replaced,

air may leak from the tire. If you lose

a valve cap, buy another and install it

as soon as possible. After changing

tires, secure the flat tire and return

the jack and tools to their proper stor-

age locations.

CAUTION

Your vehicle has metric threads

on the studs and lug nuts. Make

certain during tire changing

that the same nuts that were

removed are reinstalled. If you

have to replace your lug nuts

make sure they have metric

threads to avoid damaging the

studs and ensure the wheel is

properly secured to the hub.

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13. Use the wheel lug nut wrench to

tighten the lug nuts in the order

shown. Double-check each lug

nut until they are tight. After

changing tires, have an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer tighten the

lug nuts to their proper torque as

soon as possible. The wheel lug

nut should be tightened to

79~94 lbf·ft (11~13 kgf·m).

Consult

an

authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

If any of the equipment such as the

jack, lug nuts, studs, or other equip-

NOTICE

• Check the tire pressure as soon ment is damaged or in poor condi-

as possible after installing a tion, do not attempt to change the

spare tire. Adjust it to the rec- tire and call for assistance.

ommended pressure.

• For safety, check and re-tighten

the wheel lug nuts after driving

about 30 miles (50 km). Recheck

to make sure the lug nuts are

secure after about 600 miles

(1,000 km).

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When driving with the compact spare

tire mounted to your vehicle:

• Check the tire pressure after

installing the compact spare tire.

The compact spare tire should be

inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa).

• Do not take this vehicle through an

automatic car wash while the com-

pact spare tire is installed.

• Do not use the compact spare tire

on any other vehicle because this

tire has been designed especially

for your vehicle.

• The compact spare tire’s tread life

is shorter than a regular tire.

Inspect your compact spare tire

regularly and replace worn com-

pact spare tires with the same size

and design, mounted on the same

wheel.

Use of compact spare tires

NOTICE

Compact spare tires are designed for

emergency use only. Drive carefully

on the compact spare tire and

always follow the safety precautions.

When the original tire and wheel

are repaired and reinstalled on the

vehicle, the lug nut torque must be

set correctly. The correct lug nut

tightening torque is 79~94 lbf·ft

(11~13 kgf·m).

WARNING

To prevent compact spare tire

failure and loss of control pos-

sibly resulting in an accident:

• Use the compact spare tire

only in an emergency.

• NEVER operate your vehicle

over 50 mph (80 km/h).

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s

maximum load rating or the

load carrying capacity shown

on the sidewall of the com-

pact spare tire.

• Do not use the compact spare

tire continuously. Repair or

replace the original tire as

soon as possible to avoid fail-

ure of the compact spare tire.

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• Do not use more than one compact

spare tire at a time.

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What to do in an emergency

Jack label

CAUTION

■ Example

To prevent damaging the com-

pact spare tire and your vehicle:

• Drive slowly enough for the

road conditions to avoid all

hazards, such as a potholes

or debris.

• Avoid driving over obstacles.

The compact spare tire diame-

ter is smaller than the diame-

ter of a conventional tire and

reduces the ground clearance

approximately 1 inch (25 mm).

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The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

For more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

• Do not use tire chains on the

compact spare tire. Because

of the smaller size, a tire chain

will not fit properly.

• Do not use the compact spare

tire on any other wheels, nor

should standard tires, snow

tires, wheel covers or trim

rings be used with the com-

pact spare wheel.

1. Model Name

2. Maximum allowable load

3. When using the jack, set your

parking brake.

4. When using the jack, stop the

engine.

5. Do not get under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

6. The designated locations under

the frame

7. When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of jack must be vertical

under the lifting point.

8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles

with manual transmission or move

the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-

tion on vehicles with automatic

transmission.

9. The jack should be used on firm

level ground.

10. Jack manufacture

11. Production date

12. Representative company and

address

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TOWING

Towing Service

On 2WD vehicle, it is acceptable to

tow the vehicle with the rear wheels

on the ground (without dollies) and

the front wheels off the ground. If any

of the loaded wheels or suspension

components are damaged or the

vehicle is being towed with the front

wheels on the ground, use a towing

dolly under the front wheels.

NOTICE

• Do not tow the vehicle with the

front wheels on the ground as

this may cause damage to the

vehicle.

When being towed by a commercial

tow truck and wheel dollies are not

used, the front of the vehicle should

always be lifted, not the rear.

dolly

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If your vehicle is an AWD vehicle, it

must be towed with a wheel lift and

dollies or flatbed equipment with all

the wheels off the ground.

• Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use a wheel lift or

flatbed equipment.

dolly

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NOTICE

If emergency towing is necessary,

we recommend having it done by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a

An AWD vehicle should never be

towed with the wheels on the

ground. This can cause serious

damage to the transaxle or the

AWD system.

commercial

tow-truck

service.

Proper lifting and towing procedures

are necessary to prevent damage to

the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies

or flatbed is recommended.

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What to do in an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an

emergency without wheel dollies:

Removable Towing Hook

WARNING

1. Place the ignition switch in the

ACC position.

2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

If your vehicle is equipped with

a rollover sensor, place the igni-

tion switch in the LOCK/OFF or

ACC position when the vehicle

is being towed. The side impact

and curtain air bag may deploy

if the sensor detects the situa-

tion as a rollover.

CAUTION

Failure to place the shift lever in

N (Neutral) when being towed

with the front wheels on the

ground can cause internal dam-

age to the transaxle.

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1. Open the tailgate, and remove the

towing hook from the tool case.

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■ Front

3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is

fully secured.

Emergency Towing

■ Front

4. Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

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■ Rear

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■ Rear

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2. Remove the hole cover pressing

the lower part of the cover on the

front or rear bumper.

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If towing is necessary, we recom-

mend you have it done by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commer-

cial tow truck service.

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What to do in an emergency

If towing service is not available in an Always follow these emergency tow-

emergency, your vehicle may be ing precautions:

temporarily towed using a cable or

chain secured to the emergency tow-

ing hook at the front (or rear) of the

vehicle.

Use extreme caution when towing

the vehicle with a cable or chain. A

driver must be in the vehicle to steer

it and operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done

only on hard-surfaced roads for a

short distance and at low speeds.

Also, the wheels, axles, power train,

steering and brakes must all be in

good condition.

• Place the ignition switch in the

ACC position so the steering

wheel is not locked. (if equipped)

• Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).

• Release the parking brake.

• Depress the brake pedal with more

force than normal since you will

have reduced braking perform-

ance.

• More steering effort will be

required because the power steer-

ing system will be disabled.

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• Use a towing cable or chain less

than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a

white or red cloth (about 12 inch

(30 cm) wide) in the middle of the

cable or chain for easy visibility.

• Use a vehicle heavier than your

own to tow your vehicle.

• The drivers of both vehicles should • Drive carefully so the towing cable

CAUTION

communicate with each other fre-

quently.

or chain remains tight during tow-

ing.

The driver must be in the vehi-

cle for steering and braking

operations when the vehicle is

being towed. Passengers other

than the driver must not be in

the vehicle.

• Before emergency towing, check • Before towing, check the automat-

that the hook is not broken or dam-

aged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

and even force.

ic transmission for fluid leaks under

your vehicle. If the automatic trans-

mission fluid is leaking, flatbed

equipment or a towing dolly must

be used.

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Tie-down Hook

NOTICE

Accelerate or decelerate the vehi-

cle in a slow and gradual manner

while maintaining tension on the

tow rope or chain to start or drive

the vehicle, otherwise tow hooks

and the vehicle may be damaged.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to your vehicle

and vehicle components when

towing:

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• Always pull straight ahead when

using the towing hooks. Do not

pull from the side or at a vertical

angle.

• Do not use the towing hooks to

pull a vehicle out of mud, sand

or other conditions from which

the vehicle cannot be driven out

under its own power.

WARNING

Do not use the tie-down hook(s)

for towing purposes. If the tie-

down hook(s) are used for tow-

ing, the tie-down hook(s) or

bumper will be damaged and

this could lead to serious injury.

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• Limit the vehicle speed to

10 mph (15 km/h) and drive less

than 1 mile (1.5 km) when towing

to avoid serious damage to the

automatic transmission.

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