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Hyundai ix35 (2016 year). Instruction - part 29

Maintenance

OLM079017

OBK075017

3. Remove the climate control air filter

4. Replace the climate control air filter.

case whilst pressing the lock on the

5. Reassemble in the reverse order of

right of the cover.

disassembly.

✽ NOTICE

Install a new climate control air filter in

the correct direction with the arrow

symbol(
) facing downwards.

Otherwise, the climate control effects

may decrease, possibly with a noise.

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Maintenance

WIPER BLADES

Contamination of either the windscreen

Blade replacement

or the wiper blades with foreign matter

When the wipers no longer clean ade-

can reduce the effectiveness of the wind-

quately, the blades may be worn or

screen wipers. Common sources of con-

cracked, and require replacement.

tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot

wax treatments used by some commer-

cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-

CAUTION

ing properly, clean both the window and

To prevent damage to the wiper

the blades with a good cleaner or mild

arms or other components, do not

detergent, and rinse thoroughly with

attempt to move the wipers manual-

clean water.

ly.

1JBA5122/H

CAUTION

Blade inspection

To prevent damage to the wiper

CAUTION

✽ NOTICE

blades, do not use petrol, kerosene,

The use of a non-specified wiper

paint thinner, or other solvents on

blade could result in wiper malfunc-

Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-

or near them.

tion and failure.

matic car washes have been known to

make the windscreen difficult to clean.

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Maintenance

OED070112/H

OED070113/H

OED070114/H

Front windscreen wiper blade

2. Open the cover of the blade.

4. Install the blade assembly until it clicks

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper

3. Compress the clip behind the wiper

into place.

blade assembly to expose the plastic

arm and lift it off the arm.

5. Close the cover of blade.

locking clip.

6. Place back the wiper arm to the prop-

er position.

✽ NOTICE

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

against the windscreen.

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Maintenance

OHM078062

OHM078063

Rear window wiper blade

2. Install the new blade assembly by

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the

inserting the centre part into the slot in

wiper blade assembly.

the wiper arm until it clicks into place.

3. Make sure the blade assembly is

installed firmly by trying to pull it slight-

ly.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms or

other components, we recommend that

the wiper blade be replaced by a

HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

■ Type A

• Keep the terminals and connections

clean, tight, and coated with petroleum

WARNING - Battery

jelly or terminal grease.

dangers

• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the

Always read the following

battery immediately with a solution of

instructions carefully when

water and baking soda.

handling a battery.

• If the vehicle is not going to be used for

Keep lighted cigarettes and

an extended time, disconnect the bat-

all other flames or sparks

tery cables.

away from the battery.

✽ NOTICE

Hydrogen, a highly com-

bustible gas, is always

Basically equipped battery is mainte-

OLM079019R

present in battery cells and

■ Type B

nance free type. If your vehicle is

may explode if ignited.

equipped with the battery marked with

LOWER and UPPER on the side, you

Keep batteries out of the

can check the electrolyte level. The elec-

reach of children because

trolyte level should be between LOWER

batteries contain highly

and UPPER. If the electrolyte level is

corrosive SULFURIC ACID.

low, it needs to add distilled (demineral-

Do not allow battery acid to

ized) water (Never add sulfuric acid or

contact your skin, eyes,

other electrolyte). When refill, be care-

clothing or paint finish.

ful not to splash the battery and adja-

cent components. And do not overfill the

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battery cells. It can cause corrosion on

other parts. After then ensure that tight-

OEL070019R

en the cell caps. We recommend that you

For best battery service

contact a HYUNDAI authorised repair-

• Keep the battery securely mounted.

er.

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.

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Maintenance

■ Example

(Continued)

(Continued)

The battery contains lead.

If any electrolyte gets into

Do not dispose of it after

your eyes, flush your eyes

use. We recommend that

with clean water for at least

you return the battery to a

15 minutes and get immedi-

HYUNDAI

authorised

ate medical attention.

repairer.

If electrolyte gets on your

•

When lifting a plastic-cased bat-

skin, thoroughly wash the

tery, excessive pressure on the

contacted area. If you feel a

case may cause battery acid to

pain or a burning sensa-

leak, resulting in personal injury.

tion, get medical attention

Lift with a battery carrier or with

immediately.

OJD072039

your hands on opposite corners.

❈ The actual battery label in the vehicle

Wear eye protection when

•

Never attempt to recharge the

may differ from the illustration.

charging or working near a

battery when the battery cables

battery. Always provide

are connected.

ventilation when working in

Battery capacity label

•

The electrical ignition system

an enclosed space.

works with high voltage. Never

1. CMF60L-BCI : HYUNDAI model name

touch these components with the

of battery

An inappropriately disposed

engine running or the ignition

2.12V : Nominal voltage

battery can be harmful to

switched on.

Pb

the environment and human

3.60Ah(20HR) : Nominal capacity

health. Dispose the battery

Failure to follow the above warn-

(in Ampere hours)

according to your local

ings can result in serious bodily

4.92RC : Nominal reserve capacity

law(s) or regulation.

injury or death.

(in min.)

5.550CCA : Cold-test current in

(Continued)

amperes by SAE

CAUTION

6.440A : Cold-test current in amperes

If you connect unauthorised elec-

by EN

tronic devices to the battery, the

battery may be discharged. Never

use unauthorised devices.

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Maintenance

Battery recharging

(Continued)

WARNING - Recharging

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

• Before performing maintenance

calcium-based battery.

battery

or recharging the battery, turn off

•

If the battery becomes discharged in a

When recharging the battery,

all accessories and stop the

short time (because, for example, the

observe the following precautions:

engine.

headlights or interior lights were left on

•

The battery must be removed

• The negative battery cable must

whilst the vehicle was not in use),

from the vehicle and placed in an

be removed first and installed

recharge it by slow charging (trickle)

area with good ventilation.

last when the battery is discon-

for 10 hours.

•

Do not allow cigarettes, sparks,

nected.

•

If the battery gradually discharges

or flame near the battery.

because of high electric load whilst the

•

Watch the battery during charg-

vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-

ing, and stop or reduce the charg-

Reset items

30A for two hours.

ing rate if the battery cells begin

Items should be reset after the battery

gassing (boiling) violently or if

has been discharged or the battery has

the temperature of the electrolyte

been disconnected.

of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).

• Auto up/down window (See section 4)

•

Wear eye protection when check-

• Sunroof (See section 4)

ing the battery during charging.

• Trip computer (See section 4)

•

Disconnect the battery charger in

• Climate control system

the following order.

(See section 4)

1. Turn off the battery charger

• Clock (See section 4)

main switch.

• Audio (See section 4)

2. Unhook the negative clamp

from the negative battery ter-

minal.

3. Unhook the positive clamp

from the positive battery termi-

nal.

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Maintenance

TYRES AND WHEELS

Tyre care

WARNING - Tyre underin-

For proper maintenance, safety, and

flation

maximum fuel economy, you must

always maintain recommended tyre

Severe underinflation

(10 psi

inflation pressures and stay within

(0.7 bar) or more) can lead to

the load limits and weight distribution

severe heat build-up, causing

recommended for your vehicle.

blowouts, tread separation and

other tyre failures that can

result in the loss of vehicle con-

Recommended cold tyre inflation

trol leading to severe injury or

pressures

death. This risk is much higher

All tyre pressures

(including the

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on hot days and when driving

spare) should be checked when the

for long periods at high speeds.

All specifications

(sizes and pres-

tyres are cold. “Cold Tyres” means

sures) can be found on a label

the vehicle has not been driven for at

attached to the vehicle.

least three hours or driven less than

1 mile (1.6 km).

Recommended pressures must be

maintained for the best ride, top vehi-

cle handling, and minimum tyre

wear.

For recommended inflation pressure

refer to “Tyre and wheels” in section

8.

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Maintenance

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION - Tyre pressure

•

Underinflation also results in

•

Warm tyres normally exceed

Always observe the following:

excessive wear, poor handling

recommended cold tyre pres-

•

Check tyre pressure when the

and reduced fuel economy.

sures by 4 to 6 psi (0.28 to 0.41

tyres are cold. (After vehicle

Wheel deformation also is

bar). Do not release air from

has been parked for at least

possible. Keep your tyre pres-

warm tyres to adjust the pres-

three hours or hasn't been

sures at the proper levels. If a

sure or the tyres will be under-

driven more than 1 mile (1.6

tyre frequently needs refilling,

inflated.

km) since startup.)

we recommend that the sys-

•

Be sure to reinstall the tyre

•

Check the pressure of your

tem be checked by a HYUNDAI

inflation valve caps. Without

spare tyre each time you

authorised repairer.

the valve cap, dirt or moisture

check the pressure of other

•

Overinflation produces a

could get into the valve core

tyres.

harsh ride, excessive wear at

and cause air leakage. If a

•

Never overload your vehicle.

the centre of the tyre tread,

valve cap is missing, install a

Be careful not to overload a

and a greater possibility of

new one as soon as possible.

vehicle luggage rack if your

damage from road hazards.

vehicle is equipped with one.

•

Worn, old tyres can cause

WARNING - Tyre inflation

accidents. If your tread is

Overinflation or underinflation

badly worn, or if your tyres

can reduce tyre life, adversely

have been damaged, replace

affect vehicle handling, and

them.

lead to sudden tyre failure. This

could result in loss of vehicle

control and potential injury.

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Maintenance

Checking tyre inflation pressure

Remove the valve cap from the tyre

valve stem. Press the tyre gauge

WARNING

Check your tyres once a month or

firmly onto the valve to get a pres-

•

Inspect your tyres frequently

more.

sure measurement. If the cold tyre

for proper inflation as well as

Also, check the tyre pressure of the

inflation pressure matches the rec-

wear and damage. Always use

spare tyre.

ommended pressure on the tyre and

a tyre pressure gauge.

loading information label, no further

•

Tyres with too much or too lit-

How to check

adjustment is necessary. If the pres-

tle pressure wear unevenly

Use a good quality gauge to check

sure is low, add air until you reach

causing poor handling, loss of

tyre pressure. You can not tell if your

the recommended amount.

vehicle control, and sudden

tyres are properly inflated simply by

If you overfill the tyre, release air by

tyre failure leading to acci-

looking at them. Radial tyres may

pushing on the metal stem in the

dents, injuries, and even death.

look properly inflated even when

centre of the tyre valve. Recheck the

The recommended cold tyre

they're underinflated.

tyre pressure with the tyre gauge. Be

pressure for your vehicle can

Check the tyre's inflation pressure

sure to put the valve caps back on

be found in this manual and on

when the tyres are cold. - "Cold"

the valve stems. They help prevent

the tyre label located on the

means your vehicle has been sitting

leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-

driver's side centre pillar.

for at least three hours or driven no

ture.

•

Worn tyres can cause acci-

more than 1 mile (1.6 km).

dents. Replace tyres that are

worn, show uneven wear, or

are damaged.

•

Remember to check the pres-

sure of your spare tyre.

HYUNDAI recommends that

you check the spare every

time you check the pressure

of the other tyres on your

vehicle.

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Maintenance

Tyre rotation

With a full-size spare tyre (if equipped)

Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tyres are rotated.

To equalize tread wear, it is recom-

mended that the tyres be rotated

every 7,500 miles

(12,000 km) or

✽ NOTICE

sooner if irregular wear develops.

Rotate radial tyres that have an

During rotation, check the tyres for

asymmetric tread pattern only from

correct balance.

front to rear and not from right to

When rotating tyres, check for

left.

uneven wear and damage. Abnormal

S2BLA790

Without a spare tyre

wear is usually caused by incorrect

WARNING

tyre pressure, improper wheel align-

• Do not use the compact spare

ment, out-of-balance wheels, severe

tyre for tyre rotation.

braking or severe cornering. Look for

bumps or bulges in the tread or side

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

of tyre. Replace the tyre if you find

ply tyres under any circum-

either of these conditions. Replace

stances. This may cause

the tyre if fabric or cord is visible.

unusual handling characteris-

After rotation, be sure to bring the

tics that could result in death,

S2BLA790A

front and rear tyre pressures to spec-

severe injury, or property

Directional tyres (if equipped)

ification and check lug nut tightness.

damage.

Refer to “Tyre and wheels” in section

8.

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Maintenance

Wheel alignment and tyre balance

Tread wear indicator

CAUTION

The wheels on your vehicle were

When replacing the tyres,

aligned and balanced carefully at the

recheck and tighten the wheel

factory to give you the longest tyre

nuts after driving about

620

life and best overall performance.

miles (1,000 km). If the steering

In most cases, you will not need to

wheel shakes or the vehicle

have your wheels aligned again.

vibrates whilst driving, the tyre

However, if you notice unusual tyre

is out of balance. Align the tyre

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

balance. If the problem is not

or the other, the alignment may need

solved, we recommend that you

to be reset.

contact a HYUNDAI authorised

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If you notice your vehicle vibrating

repairer.

when driving on a smooth road, your

Tyre replacement

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

If the tyre is worn evenly, a tread

wear indicator will appear as a solid

band across the tread. This shows

CAUTION

there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of

Improper wheel weights can

tread left on the tyre. Replace the

damage your vehicle's alumini-

tyre when this happens.

um wheels. Use only approved

Do not wait for the band to appear

wheel weights.

across the entire tread before replac-

ing the tyre.

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Maintenance

Wheel replacement

Tyre traction

1

When replacing the metal wheels for

Tyre traction can be reduced if you

5,6

any reason, make sure the new

drive on worn tyres, tyres that are

wheels are equivalent to the original

improperly inflated or on slippery

7

factory units in diameter, rim width

road surfaces. Tyres should be

and offset.

replaced when tread wear indicators

4

appear. To reduce the possibility of

losing control, slow down whenever

WARNING

2

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

3

A wheel that is not the correct

size may adversely affect wheel

and bearing life, braking and

Tyre maintenance

1

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stopping abilities, handling

In addition to proper inflation, correct

Tyre sidewall labeling

characteristics, ground clear-

wheel alignment helps to decrease

ance, body-to-tyre clearance,

tyre wear. If you find a tyre is worn

This information identifies and

snow

chain

clearance,

unevenly, have your dealer check the

describes the fundamental charac-

speedometer and odometer cal-

wheel alignment.

teristics of the tyre and also provides

ibration, headlight aim and

the tyre identification number (TIN)

When you have new tyres installed,

bumper height.

for safety standard certification. The

make sure they are balanced. This

TIN can be used to identify the tyre in

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

case of a recall.

tyre life. Additionally, a tyre should

always be rebalanced if it is removed

from the wheel.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or Brand name is

shown.

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Maintenance

2. Tyre size designation

102 - Load Index, a numerical code

Tyre speed ratings

A tyre’s sidewall is marked with a tyre

associated with the maximum

The chart below lists many of the dif-

size designation. You will need this

load the tyre can carry.

ferent speed ratings currently being

information when selecting replace-

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

used for passenger cars. The speed

ment tyres for your car. The following

rating is part of the tyre size desig-

speed rating chart in this section

explains what the letters and num-

for additional information.

nation on the sidewall of the tyre.

bers in the tyre size designation

This symbol corresponds to that

mean.

tyre's designed maximum safe oper-

Wheel size designation

ating speed.

Example tyre size designation:

Wheels are also marked with impor-

(These numbers are provided as an

tant information that you need if you

Speed

example only; your tyre size designa-

ever have to replace one. The follow-

Rating

Maximum Speed

tor could vary depending on your

ing explains what the letters and

Symbol

vehicle.)

numbers in the wheel size designa-

S

112 mph (180 km/h)

P225/55R18 102H

tion mean.

T

118 mph (190 km/h)

H

130 mph (210 km/h)

P - Applicable vehicle type

(tyres

Example wheel size designation:

V

149 mph (240 km/h)

marked with the prefix “P’’ are

7.0JX18

intended for use on passenger

Z

Above 149 mph (240 km/h)

vehicles or light trucks; however,

7.0 - Rim width in inches.

not all tyres have this marking).

J - Rim contour designation.

225 - Tyre width in millimeters.

18 - Rim diameter in inches.

55 - Aspect ratio. The tyre’s section

height as a percentage of its

width.

R - Tyre construction code (Radial).

18 - Rim diameter in inches.

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Maintenance

Tread wear

Traction - AA, A, B & C

Temperature -A, B & C

The tread wear grade is a compara-

The traction grades, from highest to

The temperature grades are A (the

tive rating based on the wear rate of

lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those

highest), B and C representing the

the tyre when tested under controlled

grades represent the tyres ability to

tyre’s resistance to the generation of

conditions on a specified govern-

stop on wet pavement as measured

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

ment test course. For example, a tyre

under controlled conditions on spec-

when tested under controlled condi-

graded 150 would wear one-and-a-

ified government test surfaces of

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

half times (1½) as well on the gov-

asphalt and concrete. A tyre marked

test wheel. Sustained high tempera-

ernment course as a tyre graded

C may have poor traction perform-

ture can cause the material of the

100.

ance.

tyre to degenerate and reduce tyre

life, and excessive temperature can

The relative performance of tyres

lead to sudden tyre failure. Grades B

depends upon the actual conditions

WARNING

and A represent higher levels of per-

of their use, however, and may

The traction grade assigned to

formance on the laboratory test

depart significantly from the norm

this tyre is based on straight-

wheel than the minimum required by

because of variations in driving

ahead braking traction tests,

the law.

habits, service practices and differ-

and does not include accelera-

ences in road characteristics and cli-

tion, cornering, hydroplaning,

mate.

or peak traction characteristics.

WARNING - Tyre

These grades are molded on the

temperature

side-walls of passenger vehicle

The temperature grade for this

tyres. The tyres available as standard

tyre is established for a tyre that

or optional equipment on your vehi-

is properly inflated and not

cles may vary with respect to grade.

overloaded. Excessive speed,

underinflation, or excessive

loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat

build-up and possible sudden

tyre failure. This can cause loss

of vehicle control and serious

injury or death.

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