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Hyundai Creta (2016 year). Instruction - part 22

What to do in an emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS, IF EQUIPPED)

As an added safety feature, your vehi-

Your vehicle has also been equipped

cle has been equipped with a tire

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

indicate when the system is not oper-

that illuminates a low tire pressure

ating properly. The TPMS malfunction

telltale when one or more of your tires

indicator is combined with the low tire

is significantly under-inflated.

pressure telltale. When the system

detects a malfunction, the telltale will

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

flash for approximately one minute

sure telltale illuminates, you should

and then remain continuously illumi-

stop and check your tires as soon as

nated. This sequence will continue

possible, and inflate them to the prop-

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as

er pressure. Driving on a significantly

long as the malfunction exists. When

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under-inflated tire causes the tire to

the malfunction indicator is illuminat-

overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Low tire pressure telltale /

ed, the system may not be able to

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-

TPMS malfunction indicator

detect or signal low tire pressure as

ciency and tire tread life, and may

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

intended. TPMS malfunctions may

affect the vehicle’s handling and stop-

vided), should be checked monthly

occur for a variety of reasons, includ-

ping ability.

when cold and inflated to the inflation

ing the installation of replacement or

pressure recommended by the vehi-

alternate tires or wheels on the vehi-

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

Please note that the TPMS is not a

cle that prevent the TPMS from func-

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

substitute for proper tire maintenance,

tioning properly. Always check the

your vehicle has tires of a different

and it is the driver’s responsibility to

TPMS malfunction telltale after

size than the size indicated on the

maintain correct tire pressure, even if

replacing one or more tires or wheels

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

under-inflation has not reached the

on your vehicle to ensure that the

sure label, you should determine the

level to trigger illumination of the

replacement or alternate tires and

proper tire inflation pressure for

TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

wheels allow the TPMS to continue to

those tires.)

function properly.

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Low tire pressure tell-

i Information

tale

CAUTION

If the TPMS indicator does not illumi-

nate for 3 seconds when the ignition

In winter or cold weather, the low

switch is turned to the ON position or

When the tire pressure monitoring

tire pressure telltale may be illumi-

engine is running, or if it comes on

system warning indicator is illuminat-

nated if the tire pressure was

after blinking for approximately one

ed, one or more of your tires is sig-

adjusted to the recommended tire

minute, we recommend that you con-

nificantly under-inflated.

inflation pressure in warm weath-

tact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If the telltale illuminates, immediately

er. It does not mean your TPMS is

reduce your speed, avoid hard cor-

malfunctioning because the

nering and anticipate increased stop-

decreased temperature leads to a

ping distances. You should stop and

proportional lowering of tire pres-

check your tires as soon as possible.

sure.

Inflate the tires to the proper pres-

When you drive your vehicle from

sure as indicated on the vehicle’s

a warm area to a cold area or from

placard or tire inflation pressure label

a cold area to a warm area, or the

located on the driver’s side center pil-

outside temperature is greatly

lar outer panel. If you cannot reach a

higher or lower, you should check

service station or if the tire cannot

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the tire inflation pressure and

hold the newly added air, replace the

adjust the tires to the recommend-

low pressure tire with the spare tire.

ed tire inflation pressure.

Then the Low Tire Pressure telltale

may flash for approximately one

minute and then remain continuously

illuminated after restarting and about

20 minutes of continuous driving

before you have the low pressure tire

repaired and replaced on the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

TPMS (Tire Pressure

WARNING

CAUTION

Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator

Low pressure damage

•

The TPMS malfunction indicator

may be illuminated if the vehicle

Significantly low tire pressure

The TPMS malfunction indicator will

is moving around electric power

makes the vehicle unstable and

illuminate after it blinks for approxi-

supply cables or radios transmit-

can contribute to loss of vehicle

mately one minute when there is a

ter such as at police stations,

control and increased braking dis-

problem with the Tire Pressure

government and public offices,

tances.

Monitoring System. If the system is

broadcasting stations, military

Continued driving on low pressure

able to correctly detect an under infla-

installations, airports, or trans-

tires can cause the tires to over-

tion warning at the same time as sys-

mitting towers, etc. This can

heat and fail.

tem failure then it will illuminate the

interfere with normal operation

TPMS malfunction indicator.

of the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS).

We recommend that the system be

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

•

The TPMS malfunction indicator

dealer.

may illuminate if snow chains or

some separately purchased

devices such as notebook com-

puters, mobile charger, remote

starter, navigation etc. are used

in the vehicle. This can interfere

with normal operation of the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS).

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Changing a tire with TPMS

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

If the indicator is not extinguished

pressure sensor mounted inside the

after a few minutes of driving, We

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

tire behind the valve stem. You must

recommend that the system be

Pressure will come on. We recom-

use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

mend that the flat tire be checked by

ommended that you have your tires

dealer.

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Even if you replace the low pressure

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire

If original mounted tire is replaced

We recommend that you use a

Pressure Telltale will blink or remain

with the spare tire, the TPMS sen-

puncture-repairing

agent

on until the low pressure tire is

sor on the replaced spare wheel

approved by HYUNDAI.

repaired and placed on the vehicle.

should be initiated and we recom-

The sealant on the tire pressure

mend that the TPMS sensor on

After you replace the low pressure

sensor and wheel shall be elemi-

the original mounted wheel be

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire

nated when you replace the tire

deactivated by a HYUNDAI deal-

Pressure Telltale may blink or illumi-

with a new one.

er. If the TPMS sensor on the orig-

nate after a few minutes because the

TPMS sensor mounted on the spare

inal mounted wheel located in the

spare tire carrier still activates, the

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wheel is not initiated.

tire pressure monitoring system

Once the low pressure tire is reinflat-

may not operate properly. We rec-

ed to the recommended pressure

ommend that the system be serv-

and installed on the vehicle or we

iced by an authorized HYUNDAI

recommend that the TPMS sensor

dealer.

mounted on the replaced spare

wheel be initiated by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer, the TPMS mal-

function indicator and the low tire

pressure telltale will extinguish within

a few minutes of driving.

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What to do in an emergency

You may not be able to identify a low

WARNING

WARNING

tire by simply looking at it. Always

use a good quality tire pressure

TPMS

Protecting TPMS

gauge to measure the tire's inflation

pressure. Please note that a tire that

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

Tampering with, modifying, or dis-

is hot (from being driven) will have a

severe and sudden tire damage

abling

the

Tire

Pressure

higher pressure measurement than a

caused by external factors such

Monitoring System (TPMS) com-

tire that is cold.

as nails or road debris.

ponents may interfere with the

A cold tire means the vehicle has

system's ability to warn the driver

• If you feel any vehicle instability,

been sitting for 3 hours and driven for

immediately take your foot off

of low tire pressure conditions

less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3

and/or TPMS malfunctions.

the accelerator, apply the

hour period.

brakes gradually and with light

Tampering with, modifying, or dis-

abling

the

Tire

Pressure

Allow the tire to cool before measur-

force, and slowly move to a safe

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

position off the road.

Monitoring System (TPMS) com-

ponents may void the warranty for

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

that portion of the vehicle.

the recommended pressure.

CAUTION

We recommend that you use the

tire

sealant

approved by

HYUNDAI if your vehicle is

equipped with a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System. The liquid

sealant can damage the tire pres-

sure sensors.

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WARNING

(Continued)

hAll vehicles sold in the EUROPE

For EUROPE

market during below period

must be equipped with TPMS.

•

Do not modify the vehicle, it may

interfere with the TPMS func-

- New model vehicle : Nov. 1,

tion.

2012 ~

•

The wheels on the market do

- Current model vehicle : Nov. 1,

not have a TPMS sensor.

2014~ (Based on vehicle regis-

trations)

For your safety, we recommend

that you use parts for replace-

ment from an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

•

If you use the wheels on the

market, use a TPMS sensor

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approved by a HYUNDAI dealer.

If your vehicle is not equipped

with a TPMS sensor or TPMS

does not work properly, you may

fail the periodic vehicle inspec-

tion conducted in your country.

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What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Jack and tools

Removing and storing the spare

WARNING

tire

Changing a tire can be dangerous.

Follow the instructions in this sec-

tion when changing a tire to

reduce the risk of serious injury or

death.

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À Jack

Turn the winged hold down bolt coun-

Á Jack handle

terclockwise to remove the spare tire.

 Wheel lug nut wrench

Store the spare tire in the same com-

¯ Towing hook

partment by turning the winged hold

down bolt clockwise.

These parts are stored in the lug-

To prevent the spare tire and tools

gage compartment under the lug-

from “rattling,” store them in their prop-

gage box cover.

er location.

The jack is provided for emergency

tire changing only.

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Changing tires

Follow these steps to change your

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vehicle’s tire:

•

ALWAYS place the jack on the

WARNING

1. Park on a level, firm surface.

designated jacking positions on

2. Move the shift lever into P (Park,

the vehicle and NEVER on the

A vehicle can slip or roll off of a

for automatic transaxle vehicle) or

bumpers or any other part of the

jack causing serious injury or

neutral

(for

manual transaxle

vehicle for jacking support.

death to you or those nearby.

vehicle), apply the parking brake,

Take the following safety precau-

•

Do not start or run the engine

and place the ignition switch in the

tions:

while the vehicle is on the jack.

LOCK/OFF position.

• Do not get under a vehicle that

•

Do not allow anyone to remain

3. Press the hazard warning flasher

is supported by a jack.

in the vehicle while it is on the

button.

jack.

• NEVER attempt to change a tire

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

in the lane of traffic. ALWAYS

•

Keep children away from the

jack, jack handle, and spare tire

move the vehicle completely off

road and the vehicle.

from the vehicle.

the road on level, firm ground

5. Block both the front and rear of the

away from traffic before trying to

tire diagonally opposite of the tire

change a tire. If you cannot find

you are changing.

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a level, firm place off the road,

call a towing service for assis-

tance.

• Be sure to use the jack provided

with the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

WARNING

- Jack location

To reduce the possibility of injury,

be sure to use only the jack pro-

vided with the vehicle and in the

correct jack position; never use

any other part of the vehicle for

jack support.

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6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

7. Place the jack at the front (1) or

terclockwise one turn each in the

rear (2) jacking position closest to

order shown above, but do not

the tire you are changing. Place

remove any lug nuts until the tire

the jack at the designated loca-

has been raised off of the ground.

tions under the frame. The jacking

positions are plates welded to the

frame with two tabs and a raised

dot to index with the jack.

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9. 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 surfaces, and

wheel.

10. Install the spare tire onto the

studs of the hub.

11. Tighten the lug nuts with your fin-

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gers onto the studs with the

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8. Insert the jack handle into the jack

smaller end of the lug nuts clos-

13. Use the wheel lug nut wrench to

and turn it clockwise, raising the

est to the wheel.

tighten the lug nuts in the order

vehicle until the tire clears the

12. Lower the vehicle to the ground

shown. Double-check each lug

ground. Make sure the vehicle is

by turning the jack handle coun-

nut until they are tight. After

stable on the jack.

terclockwise.

changing tires, we recommend

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that an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer tighten the lug nuts to their

proper torque as soon as possi-

ble. The wheel lug nut should be

tightened to 9~11 kg.m (65~79

lb.ft).

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a tire gauge, check the

NOTICE

tire pressure (see “Tires and Wheels”

in chapter 8 for tire pressure instruc-

Your vehicle has metric threads on

tions.). If the pressure is lower or

the studs and lug nuts. Make certain

higher than recommended, drive

during tire changing that the same

slowly to the nearest service station

nuts that were removed are rein-

and adjust it to the recommended

stalled. If you have to replace your

pressure. Always reinstall the valve

lug nuts make sure they have metric

cap after checking or adjusting tire

threads to avoid damaging the studs

pressure. If the cap is not replaced,

and ensure the wheel is properly

air may leak from the tire. If you lose

secured to the hub. We recommend

a valve cap, buy another and install it

that you consult an authorized

as soon as possible. After changing

HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

tires, secure the flat tire and return

the jack and tools to their proper stor-

If any of the equipment such as the

age locations.

jack, lug nuts, studs, or other equip-

ment is damaged or in poor condi-

i

Information

tion, do not attempt to change the

tire and call for assistance.

Check the tire pressure as soon as pos-

sible after installing a spare tire.

Adjust it to the recommended pres-

sure.

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Jack label

n Example

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

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

1. Model Name

7. When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of jack must be vertical

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2. Maximum allowable load

under the lifting point.

3. When using the jack, set your

8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles

parking brake.

with manual transaxle or move the

4. When using the jack, stop the

shift lever to the P position on

engine.

vehicles with automatic transaxle.

5. Do not get under a vehicle that is

9. The jack should be used on firm

supported by a jack.

level ground.

6. The designated locations under

10. Jack manufacture

the frame

11. Production date

12. Representative company and

address

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What to do in an emergency

TOWING

Towing service

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.

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When being towed by a commercial

tow truck and wheel dollies are not

used, the front of the vehicle should

dolly

always be lifted, not the rear.

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If emergency towing is necessary,

we recommend having it done by an

NOTICE

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a

• Do not tow the vehicle with the

commercial tow-truck service.

front wheels on the ground as this

Proper lifting and towing procedures

may cause damage to the vehicle.

are necessary to prevent damage to

the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies

• Do not tow with sling-type equip-

or flatbed is recommended.

ment. Use a wheel lift or flatbed

equipment.

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When towing your vehicle in an

Removable towing hook

emergency without wheel dollies:

n Front

n Rear

1. Place the ignition switch in the

ACC position.

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

3. Release the parking brake.

NOTICE

Failure to place the shift lever in N

(Neutral) when being towed with the

front wheels on the ground can

cause internal damage to the

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transaxle.

1. Open the trunk, and remove the

towing hook from the tool case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing

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the lower part of the cover on the

front bumper.

3. Install the towing hook by turning

it clockwise into the hole until it is

fully secured.

4. Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

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What to do in an emergency

Emergency towing

If towing service is not available in an

Always follow these emergency tow-

emergency, your vehicle may be

ing precautions:

n Front

temporarily towed using a cable or

•

Place the ignition switch in the

chain secured to the emergency tow-

ACC position so the steering

ing hook at the front (or rear) of the

wheel is not locked.

vehicle.

•

Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).

Use extreme caution when towing

•

Release the parking brake.

the vehicle with a cable or chain. A

driver must be in the vehicle to steer

•

Depress the brake pedal with more

it and operate the brakes.

force than normal since you will

have reduced braking performance.

Towing in this manner may be done

only on hard-surfaced roads for a

•

More steering effort will be required

short distance and at low speeds.

because the power steering system

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Also, the wheels, axles, power train,

will be disabled.

n Rear

steering and brakes must all be in

•

Use a vehicle heavier than your

good condition.

own to tow your vehicle.

•

The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre-

quently.

•

Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is not broken or dam-

aged.

•

Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

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•

Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

If towing

is

necessary,

we recom-

and even force.

mend you have it done by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commer-

cial tow truck service.

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NOTICE

To avoid damage to your vehicle and

vehicle components when towing:

•

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

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power.

•

Use a towing cable or chain less

•

Limit the vehicle speed to

than 5 m (16 feet) long. Attach a

15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less

white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12

than 1.5 km (1 mile) when towing to

inches) wide) in the middle of the

avoid serious damage to the auto-

cable or chain for easy visibility.

matic transaxle.

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•

Drive carefully so the towing cable

or chain remains tight during towing.

•

Before towing, check the automat-

ic transaxle for fluid leaks under

your vehicle. If the automatic

transaxle fluid is leaking, flatbed

equipment or a towing dolly must

be used.

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