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Hyundai Creta (2016 year). Instruction - part 26

Maintenance

NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE

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Underinflation also results in

• Warm tires normally exceed rec-

- Tire pressure

excessive wear, poor handling and

ommended cold tire pressures by

Always observe the following:

reduced fuel economy. Wheel

28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not

deformation also is possible. Keep

release air from warm tires to

•

Check tire pressure when the tires

your tire pressures at the proper

adjust the pressure or the tires will

are cold. (After vehicle has been

levels. If a tire frequently needs

be underinflated.

parked for at least three hours or

refilling, we recommend that the

hasn't been driven more than 1.6

• Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation

system be checked by an author-

km (one mile) since startup.)

valve caps. Without the valve cap,

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

•

Check the pressure of your spare

dirt or moisture could get into the

•

Overinflation produces a harsh

valve core and cause air leakage.

tire each time you check the pres-

ride, excessive wear at the center

If a valve cap is missing, install a

sure of other tires.

of the tire tread, and a greater pos-

new one as soon as possible.

•

Never overload your vehicle. Be

sibility of damage from road haz-

careful not to overload a vehicle

ards.

luggage rack if your vehicle is

WARNING

equipped with one.

•

Worn, old tires can cause acci-

Tire Inflation

dents. If your tread is badly worn,

or if your tires have been dam-

Overinflation or underinflation can

aged, replace them.

reduce tire life, adversely affect

vehicle handling, and lead to sud-

den tire failure. This could result in

loss of vehicle control and poten-

tial injury.

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Checking tire inflation pressure

Remove the valve cap from the tire

WARNING

valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-

Check your tires once a month or

ly onto the valve to get a pressure

more.

•

Inspect your tires frequently for

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

Also, check the tire pressure of the

pressure matches the recommended

proper inflation as well as wear

spare tire.

and damage. Always use a tire

pressure on the tire and loading

information label, no further adjust-

pressure gauge.

ment is necessary. If the pressure is

•

Tires with too much or too little

How to check

low, add air until you reach the rec-

pressure wear unevenly causing

Use a good quality gage to check tire

ommended amount.

poor handling, loss of vehicle

pressure. You can not tell if your tires

If you overfill the tire, release air by

control, and sudden tire failure

are properly inflated simply by look-

leading to accidents, injuries,

pushing on the metal stem in the

ing at them. Radial tires may look

center of the tire valve. Recheck the

and even death. The recom-

properly inflated even when they're

mended cold tire pressure for

tire pressure with the tire gage. Be

underinflated.

sure to put the valve caps back on

your vehicle can be found in this

Check the tire's inflation pressure

manual and on the tire label

the valve stems. They help prevent

when the tires are cold.

- "Cold"

located on the driver's side cen-

leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-

means your vehicle has been sitting

ter pillar.

ture.

for at least three hours or driven no

•

Worn tires can cause accidents.

more than 1.6 km (1 mile).

Replace tires that are worn,

show uneven wear, or are dam-

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aged.

•

Remember to check the pres-

sure of your spare tire.

HYUNDAI recommends that you

check the spare every time you

check the pressure of the other

tires on your vehicle.

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Maintenance

Tire rotation

With a full-size spare tire (if equipped)

Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

To equalize tread wear, it is recom-

mended that the tires be rotated

every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or

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sooner if irregular wear develops.

Rotate radial tires that have an asym-

During rotation, check the tires for

metric tread pattern only from front

correct balance.

to rear and not from right to left.

When rotating tires, check for uneven

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wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

Without a spare tire

WARNING

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

• Do not use the compact spare

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

tire for tire rotation.

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

ply tires under

any circum-

Replace the tire

if you find either of

stances. This

may cause unusu-

these conditions. Replace the tire if

al handling characteristics that

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

could result

in death, severe

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

CBGQ0707

injury, or property damage.

pressures to specification and check

Directional tires (if equipped)

lug nut tightness.

Refer to “Tire and wheels” in chapter

8.

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Wheel alignment and tire bal-

Tire replacement

NOTICE

ance

When replacing the tires, recheck

Tread wear indicator

The wheels on your vehicle were

and tighten the wheel nuts after driv-

aligned and balanced carefully at the

ing about 1,000 km (620 miles). If the

factory to give you the longest tire life

steering wheel shakes or the vehicle

and best overall performance.

vibrates while driving, the tire is out

In most cases, you will not need to

of balance. Align the tire balance. If

have your wheels aligned again.

the problem is not solved, we recom-

However, if you notice unusual tire

mend that you contact an authorized

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

HYUNDAI dealer.

or the other, the alignment may need

to be reset.

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

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when driving on a smooth road, your

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

indicator will appear as a solid band

across the tread. This shows there is

NOTICE

less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

Improper wheel weights can damage

this happens.

your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use

Do not wait for the band to appear

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only approved wheel weights.

across the entire tread before replac-

ing the tire.

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Maintenance

Wheel replacement

WARNING

•

Using tires and wheel other than

the recommended sizes could

When replacing the metal wheels for

cause unusual handling charac-

any reason, make sure the new

Replacing tires

teristics and poor vehicle con-

wheels are equivalent to the original

To reduce the chance or serious

trol, resulting in a serious acci-

factory units in diameter, rim width

or fatal injuries from an accident

dent.

and offset.

caused by tire failure or loss of

•

Wheels that do not meet

vehicle control:

HYUNDAI's specifications may

WARNING

• Replace tires that are worn,

fit poorly and result in damage to

show uneven wear, or are dam-

the vehicle or unusual handling

A wheel that is not the correct size

aged. Worn tires can cause loss

and poor vehicle control.

may adversely affect wheel and

of braking effectiveness, steer-

•

The ABS works by comparing

bearing life, braking and stopping

ing control, and traction.

the speed of the wheels. Tire

abilities, handling characteristics,

• Do not drive your vehicle with

ground clearance, body-to-tire

size can affect wheel speed.

too little or too much pressure in

clearance, snow chain clearance,

When replacing tires, all 4 tires

your tires. This can lead to

speedometer and odometer cali-

must use the same size original-

uneven wear and tire failure.

bration, headlight aim and bumper

ly supplied with the vehicle.

• When replacing tires, never mix

Using tires of a different size can

height.

radial and bias-ply tires on the

cause the ABS (Anti-lock Brake

same car. You must replace all

System) and ESC

(Electronic

tires (including the spare) if mov-

Stability Control) to work irregu-

ing from radial to bias-ply tires.

larly. (if equipped)

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Tire traction

Tire sidewall labeling

2. Tire size designation

Tire traction can be reduced if you

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

1

drive on worn tires, tires that are

size designation. You will need this

improperly inflated or on slippery

5,6

information when selecting replace-

road surfaces. Tires should be

ment tires for your car. The following

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replaced when tread wear indicators

explains what the letters and num-

appear. Slow down whenever there

bers in the tire size designation

4

is rain, snow or ice on the road, to

mean.

reduce the possibility of losing con-

Example tire size designation:

trol of the vehicle.

2

3

(These numbers are provided as an

example only; your tire size designa-

Tire maintenance

tor could vary depending on your

1

I030B04JM

vehicle.)

In addition to proper inflation, correct

205/65R16 95H

wheel alignment helps decrease tire

This information identifies and

wear. If you find a tire worn unevenly,

describes the fundamental charac-

have your dealer check the wheel

teristics of the tire and also provides

205 - Tire width in millimeters.

alignment.

the tire identification number

(TIN)

65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s chapter

for safety standard certification. The

When you have new tires installed,

height as a percentage of its

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

make sure they are balanced. This

width.

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

case of a recall.

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R - Tire construction code (Radial).

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

always be rebalanced if it is removed

1. Manufacturer or brand name

from the wheel.

95 - Load Index, a numerical code

Manufacturer or Brand name is shown.

associated with the maximum

load the tire can carry.

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

speed rating chart in this chapter

for additional information.

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Maintenance

Wheel size designation

Tire speed ratings

3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

Wheels are also marked with impor-

The chart below lists many of the dif-

Identification Number)

tant information that you need if you

ferent speed ratings currently being

Any tires that are over 6 years old,

ever have to replace one. The follow-

used for passenger car tires. The

based on the manufacturing date,

ing explains what the letters and

speed rating is part of the tire size

(including the spare tire) should be

numbers in the wheel size designa-

designation on the sidewall of the

replaced by new ones. You can find

tion mean.

tire. This symbol corresponds to that

the manufacturing date on the tire

tire's designed maximum safe oper-

sidewall (possibly on the inside of the

ating speed.

wheel), displaying the DOT Code.

Example wheel size designation:

The DOT Code is a series of num-

6.0JX16

Speed

bers on a tire consisting of numbers

Rating

Maximum Speed

and English letters. The manufactur-

Symbol

ing date is designated by the last four

6.0 - Rim width in inches.

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

J - Rim contour designation.

S

180 km/h (112 mph)

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

T

190 km/h (118 mph)

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

H

210 km/h (130 mph)

The front part of the DOT means a

V

240 km/h (149 mph)

plant code number, tire size and

Z

Above 240 km/h (149 mph)

tread pattern and the last four num-

W*

270 km/h (168 mph)

bers indicate week and year manu-

* W speed rating is sub-category of the Z

factured.

speed rating.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1615 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2015.

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4. Tire ply composition and materi-

6. Maximum load rating

WARNING

al

This number indicates the maximum

The number of layers or plies of rub-

load in kilograms and pounds that

Tire age

ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

can be carried by the tire. When

Tires degrade over time, even

manufacturers also must indicate the

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

when they are not being used.

materials in the tire, which include

always use a tire that has the same

Regardless of the remaining

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

load rating as the factory installed

tread, it is recommended that tires

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

tire.

generally be replaced after six (6)

struction; the letter "D" means diago-

years of normal service. Heat

nal or bias ply construction; and the

7. Uniform tire quality grading

caused by hot climates or frequent

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

high loading conditions can accel-

struction.

Quality grades can be found where

applicable on the tire sidewall

erate the aging process. Failure

between tread shoulder and maxi-

to follow this warning could cause

5. Maximum permissible inflation

mum chapter width.

sudden tire failure, which could

pressure

lead to a loss of control and an

For example:

accident involving serious injury or

This number is the greatest amount

TREAD wear 200

death.

of air pressure that should be put in

TRACTION AA

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

TEMPERATURE A

to the Tire and Loading Information

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label for recommended inflation

pressure.

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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 tire when tested under controlled

grades represent the tire’s ability to

tire’s resistance to the generation of

conditions on a specified govern-

stop on wet pavement measured

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

ment test course. For example, a tire

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 tire marked

test wheel.

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

C may have poor traction perform-

Sustained high temperature can

ance.

The relative performance of tires

cause the material of the tire to

depends upon the actual conditions

degenerate and reduce tire life, and

of their use, however, and may

WARNING

excessive temperature can lead to

depart significantly from the norm

sudden tire failure. Grades B and A

due to variations in driving habits,

The traction grade assigned to this

represent higher levels of perform-

service practices and differences in

tire is based on straight-ahead

ance on the laboratory test wheel

road characteristics and climate.

braking traction tests, and does

than the minimum required by law.

These grades are molded on the

not include acceleration, corner-

side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.

ing, hydroplaning, or peak traction

The tires available as standard or

characteristics.

optional equipment on your vehicle

may vary with respect to grade.

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Low aspect ratio tire

NOTICE

WARNING

(if equipped)

The sidewall of the low aspect ratio

Tire temperature

The low aspect ratio tires, of which

tire is thinner than the high aspect

aspect ratio is below

50, are

ratio tire. Thus, the wheel and the tire

The temperature grade for this tire

equipped with for the sporty look.

may be easily damaged. Thus, follow

is established for a tire that is

Riding with high aspect ratio tires

the below instructions.

properly inflated and not over-

may be uncomfortable with unpleas-

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Cautiously drive the vehicle on a

loaded. Excessive speed, under-

ant noises, because the low aspect

inflation, or excessive loading,

rough road or off the road.

ratio tires are optimized for handling

Otherwise, the tires and wheels

either separately or in combina-

and breaking.

tion, can cause heat build-up and

may be damaged. After driving

sudden tire failure. This can cause

those areas, inspect the tires and

loss of vehicle control and serious

wheels.

injury or death.

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Slowly drive the vehicle to pass

over a pothole, speed bump, man-

hole, or curb stone. Otherwise, the

tires and wheels may be damaged.

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Upon having an impact on the tire,

we recommend you to have the

tires inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Inspect the tires every 3,000 km to

prevent damage.

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FuSES

■ Blade type

A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-

WARNING

tected from electrical overload dam-

age by fuses.

Fuse replacement

This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one

located in the driver’s side panel bol-

• Never replace a fuse with any-

Blown

Normal

ster, the other in the engine compart-

thing but another fuse of the

ment near the battery.

same rating.

■ Slow Blow type

If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-

• A higher capacity fuse could

sories, or controls do not work, check

cause damage and possibly a

Blown

the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse

fire.

has blown, the element inside the

• Never install a wire or aluminum

fuse will be melted.

foil instead of the proper fuse -

Normal

If the electrical system does not

even as a temporary repair. It

■ Multi fuse

work, first check the driver’s side

may cause extensive wiring

fuse panel.

damage and a possible fire.

Before replacing a blown fuse, dis-

Blown

connect the negative battery cable.

Always replace a blown fuse with

NOTICE

one of the same rating.

Normal

Do not use a screwdriver or any

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If the replacement fuse blows, this

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other metal object to remove fuses

indicates an electrical problem. Avoid

because it may cause a short circuit

using the system involved and imme-

and damage the system.

diately consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade

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type for lower amperage rating, Slow

The actual fuse/relay panel label may

Blow type and multi fuse for higher

differ from equipped items.

amperage ratings.

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Maintenance

NOTICE

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Instrument panel fuse replace-

•

Check the blown fuse with the fuse

ment

•

When replacing a blown fuse or

information on the fuse box cover.

relay with a new one, make sure

•

Replace the blown fuse on the

the new fuse or relay fits tightly into

same place after turning off the

the clips. The incomplete fastening

ignition switch and all electric

fuse or relay may cause the vehi-

switches and disconnecting

the

cle wiring and electric systems

negative battery cable.

damage and a possible fire.

•

Do not remove fuses, relays and

terminals fastened with bolts or

nuts. The fuses, relays and termi-

nals may be fastened incomplete-

ly, and it may cause a possible fire.

If fuses, relays and terminals fas-

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tened with bolts or nuts are blown,

consult with an authorized

1. Turn the ignition

switch and all

HYUNDAI dealer.

other switches off.

•

Do not input any other objects

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

except fuses or relays into

fuse/relay terminals such as a driv-

er or wiring. It may cause contact

failure and system malfunction.

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If the electrical components do not

Fuse switch

work and the fuses are OK, check

the fuse panel in the engine com-

partment. If a fuse is blown, it must

be replaced.

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3. Pull the suspected fuse straight

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out. Use the fuse puller provided in

Always, put the fuse switch at the ON

the engine compartment fuse

position.

panel.

If you move the switch to the OFF

4. Check the removed fuse; replace it

position, some items such as audio

if it is blown.

and digital clock must be reset and

5. Push in a new fuse of the same

transmitter (or smart key and burglar

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

alarm) may not work properly.

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in the clips.

If it fits loosely, we recommend that

NOTICE

you consult an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

Always place the fuse switch in the

If you do not have a spare, use a

ON position while driving the vehicle.

fuse of the same rating from a circuit

you may not need for operating the

vehicle, such as the cigarette lighter

fuse.

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Maintenance

Engine compartment panel fuse

NOTICE

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replacement

After checking the fuse panel in the

engine compartment, securely install

the fuse panel cover. If not, electrical

failures may occur from water leak-

ing in.

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If the fuse switch is OFF, the above

1. Turn the ignition switch and all

message will appear on instrument

other switches off.

cluster display.

2. Remove the fuse box cover by

pressing the tab and pulling up the

cover.

3. Check the removed fuse; replace it

if it is blown. To remove or insert

the fuse, use the fuse puller in the

engine compartment fuse panel.

4. Push in a new fuse of the same

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

in the clips. If it fits loosely, we rec-

ommend that you consult an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Main Fuse (Multi Fuse)

CAUTION

If the main fuse is not assembled

properly, it may cause fire.

If the main fuse is blown, we rec-

ommend that you consult an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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If the multi fuse is blown, it must be

removed as follows:

1. Disconnect the negative battery

cable.

2. Remove the nuts shown in the pic-

ture above.

3. Replace the fuse with a new one

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of the same rating.

4. Reinstall in the reverse order of

removal.

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Maintenance

Fuse/Relay panel description

Inner fuse panel

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Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you

can find the fuse/relay label describing

fuse/relay name and capacity.

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Not all fuse panel descriptions in this

manual may be applicable to your

vehicle. It is accurate at the time of

printing. When you inspect the fuse

panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse

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panel label.

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