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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2018 year). Instruction - part 32

Maintenance

Without a spare tire

✽ NOTICE

Wheel alignment and tire

balance

Rotate radial tires that have an

asymmetric tread pattern only from

The wheels on your vehicle were

front to rear and not from right to

aligned and balanced carefully at the

left.

factory to give you the longest tire life

and best overall performance.

In most cases, you will not need to

WARNING

have your wheels aligned again.

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Do not use the compact spare

However, if you notice unusual tire

tire for tire rotation.

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wear or your vehicle pulling one way

Directional tires (if equipped)

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Do not mix bias ply and radial

or the other, the alignment may need

ply tires under any circum-

to be reset.

stances. This may cause

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

unusual handling characteris-

when driving on a smooth road, your

tics that could result in death,

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

severe injury, or property

damage.

CAUTION

Improper wheel weights can

damage your vehicle's alu-

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minum wheels. Use only

Disc brake pads should be inspected

approved wheel weights.

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

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Maintenance

Tire replacement

(Continued)

WARNING - Replacing

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The use of any other tire size

tires

Tread wear indicator

or type may seriously affect

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Driving on worn-out tires is

ride, handling, ground clear-

very hazardous and will

ance, stopping distance, body

reduce braking effectiveness,

to tire clearance, snow tire

steering accuracy, and trac-

clearance, and speedometer

tion.

reliability.

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Your vehicle is equipped with

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It is best to replace all four

tires designed to provide for

tires at the same time. If that

safe ride and handling capa-

is not possible, or necessary,

bility. Do not use a size and

then replace the two front or

type of tire and wheel that is

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two rear tires as a pair.

different from the one that is

Replacing just one tire can

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

originally installed on your

seriously affect your vehicle’s

indicator will appear as a solid band

vehicle. It can affect the safety

handling.

across the tread. This shows there is

and performance of your vehi-

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The ABS works by comparing

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

cle, which could lead to han-

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

dling failure or rollover and

the speed of the wheels. Tire

this happens.

serious injury. When replacing

size can affect wheel speed.

the tires, be sure to equip all

When replacing tires, all

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Do not wait for the band to appear

tires must use the same size

across the entire tread before replac-

four tires with the tire and

wheel of the same size, type,

originally supplied with the

ing the tire.

vehicle. Using tires of a differ-

tread, brand and load-carrying

capacity.

ent size can cause the ABS

(Anti-lock Brake System) and

(Continued)

ESC

(Electronic Stability

Control), to work irregularly.

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Maintenance

Compact spare tire replacement

Wheel replacement

Tire traction

A compact spare tire has a shorter

When replacing the metal wheels for

Tire traction can be reduced if you

tread life than a regular size tire.

any reason, make sure the new

drive on worn tires, tires that are

Replace it when you can see the

wheels are equivalent to the original

improperly inflated or on slippery

tread wear indicator bars on the tire.

factory units in diameter, rim width

road surfaces. Tires should be

The replacement compact spare tire

and offset.

replaced when tread wear indicators

should be the same size and design

appear. To reduce the possibility of

tire as the one provided with your

losing control, slow down whenever

new vehicle and should be mounted

WARNING

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

on the same compact spare tire

A wheel that is not the correct

wheel. The compact spare tire is not

size may adversely affect wheel

designed to be mounted on a regular

and bearing life, braking and

size wheel, and the compact spare

stopping abilities, handling

tire wheel is not designed for mount-

characteristics, ground clear-

ing a regular size tire.

ance, body-to-tire clearance,

snow

chain

clearance,

speedometer and odometer cal-

ibration, headlight aim and

bumper height.

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Maintenance

Tire maintenance

Tire sidewall labeling

1. Manufacturer or brand name

In addition to proper inflation, correct

Manufacturer or Brand name is

1

wheel alignment helps to decrease

shown.

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

5,6

unevenly, have your dealer check the

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2. Tire size designation

wheel alignment.

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

When you have new tires installed,

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size designation. You will need this

make sure they are balanced. This

information when selecting replace-

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

ment tires for your car. The following

2

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

3

explains what the letters and numbers

always be rebalanced if it is removed

in the tire size designation mean.

from the wheel.

1

I030B04JM

This information identifies and

describes the fundamental charac-

teristics of the tire and also provides

the tire identification number

(TIN)

for safety standard certification. The

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

case of a recall.

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Maintenance

Example tire size designation:

Wheel size designation

Tire speed ratings

(These numbers are provided as an

Wheels are also marked with impor-

The chart below lists many of the dif-

example only; your tire size designa-

tant information that you need if you

ferent speed ratings currently being

tor could vary depending on your

ever have to replace one. The follow-

used for passenger car tires. The

vehicle.)

ing explains what the letters and

speed rating is part of the tire size

numbers in the wheel size designa-

designation on the sidewall of the

(P)235/65R17 102H

tion mean.

tire. This symbol corresponds to that

tire's designed maximum safe oper-

(P) - Applicable vehicle type

(tires

ating speed.

Example wheel size designation:

marked with the prefix “P’’ are

intended for use on passenger

7.0JX17

Speed

vehicles or light trucks; howev-

Rating

Maximum Speed

er, not all tires have this mark-

Symbol

7.0 - Rim width in inches.

ing).

J - Rim contour designation.

S

112 mph (180 km/h)

235 - Tire width in millimeters.

17 - Rim diameter in inches.

T

118 mph (190 km/h)

65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

H

130 mph (210 km/h)

height as a percentage of its

width.

V

149 mph (240 km/h)

Z

Above 149 mph (240 km/h)

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

17 - Rim diameter in inches.

102 - Load Index, a numerical code

associated with the maximum

load the tire can carry.

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

speed rating chart in this section

for additional information.

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Maintenance

3. Checking tire life

4. Tire ply composition and mate-

(TIN : Tire Identification

WARNING - Tire age

rial

Number)

Tires degrade over time, even

The number of layers or plies of rub-

Any tires that are over 6 years old,

when they are not being used.

ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

based on the manufacturing date

Regardless of the remaining

manufacturers also must indicate the

(including the spare tire) should be

tread, it is recommended that

materials in the tire, which include

replaced by new ones. You can find

tires generally be replaced after

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

the manufacturing date on the tire

six (6) years of normal service.

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

sidewall (possibly on the inside of the

Heat caused by not climates or

struction; the letter "D" means diago-

wheel), displaying the DOT Code.

frequent high loading conditions

nal or bias ply construction; and the

The DOT Code is a series of num-

can accelerate the aging

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

bers on a tire consisting of numbers

process. Failure to follow this

struction.

and English letters. The manufactur-

Warning can result in sudden

ing date is designated by the last four

tire failure, which could lead to a

5. Maximum permissible inflation

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

loss of control and an accident

pressure

involving serious injury or death.

This number is the greatest amount

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

of air pressure that should be put in

The front part of the DOT means a

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

plant code number, tire size and

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

tread pattern and the last four num-

to the Tire and Loading Information

bers indicate week and year manu-

label for recommended inflation

factured.

pressure.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1617 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2017.

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Maintenance

6. Maximum load rating

Tread wear

Traction - AA, A, B & C

This number indicates the maximum

The tread wear grade is a compara-

The traction grades, from highest to

load in kilograms and pounds that can

tive rating based on the wear rate of

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

be carried by the tire. When replacing

the tire when tested under controlled

grades represent the tires ability to

the tires on the vehicle, always use a

conditions on a specified govern-

stop on wet pavement as measured

tire that has the same load rating as

ment test course. For example, a tire

under controlled conditions on speci-

the factory installed tire.

graded 150 would wear one-and-a-

fied government test surfaces of

half times (1½) as well on the gov-

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

may have poor traction performance.

7. Uniform tire quality grading

The relative performance of tires

Quality grades can be found where

depends upon the actual conditions

WARNING

applicable on the tire sidewall

of their use, however, and may

between tread shoulder and maxi-

The traction grade assigned to

depart significantly from the norm

mum section width.

this tire is based on straight-

because of variations in driving

For example:

ahead braking traction tests,

habits, service practices and differ-

and does not include accelera-

TREADWEAR 200

ences in road characteristics and cli-

tion, cornering, hydroplaning,

mate.

TRACTION AA

or peak traction characteristics.

These grades are molded on the

TEMPERATURE A

side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.

Temperature -A, B & C

The tires available as standard or

optional equipment on your vehicle

The temperature grades are A (the

may vary with respect to grade.

highest), B and C representing the

tire’s resistance to the generation of

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

when tested under controlled condi-

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

test wheel.

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Maintenance

Sustained high temperature can

Tire terminology and

cause the material of the tire to

WARNING - Tire

definitions

degenerate and reduce tire life, and

temperature

Air Pressure: The amount of air

excessive temperature can lead to

The temperature grade for this

inside the tire pressing outward on

sudden tire failure. The Grade C cor-

tire is established for a tire that

the tire. Air pressure is expressed in

responds to a level of performance

is properly inflated and not

pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-

which all passenger car tires must

overloaded. Excessive speed,

pascal (kPa).

meet under the Federal Motor

underinflation, or excessive

Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 109.

Accessory Weight: This means the

loading, either separately or in

Grades B and A represent higher

combined weight of optional acces-

combination, can cause heat

levels of performance on the labora-

sories. Some examples of optional

build-up and possible sudden

tory test wheel than the minimum

accessories are, automatic transaxle

tire failure. This can cause loss

required by the law.

power seats, and air conditioning.

of vehicle control and serious

injury or death.

Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a

tire's height to its width.

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords

that is located between the plies and

the tread. Cords may be made from

steel or other reinforcing materials.

Bead: The tire bead contains steel

wires wrapped by steel cords that

hold the tire onto the rim.

Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in

which the plies are laid at alternate

angles less than 90 degrees to the

centerline of the tread.

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Maintenance

Radial-ply tires

Longer wearing tires can be more

WARNING - Snow or ice

susceptible to irregular tread wear. It

Radial-ply tires provide improved

is very important to follow the tire

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When driving on roads cov-

tread life, road hazard resistance and

ered with snow or ice, drive at

rotation interval shown in this section

smoother high speed ride. The radi-

to achieve the tread life potential of

less than 20 mph (30 km/h).

al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of

these tires. Cuts and punctures in

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Use the SAE "S" class or wire

belted construction, and are selected

radial-ply tires are repairable only in

chains.

to complement the ride and handling

the tread area, because of sidewall

characteristics of your vehicle.

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If you hear noise caused by

flexing. Consult your tire dealer for

Radial-ply tires have the same load

chains contacting the body,

radial-ply tire repairs.

carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias

retighten the chain to avoid

belted tires of the same size, and use

contact with the vehicle body.

the same recommended inflation

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To prevent body damage,

pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires

retighten the chains after driv-

with bias-ply or bias belted tires is

ing 0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).

not recommended. Any combina-

•

Do not use tire chains on

tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias

vehicles equipped with alu-

belted tires when used on the same

minum wheels. In unavoid-

vehicle will seriously deteriorate

able circumstance, use a wire

vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-

type chain.

low is: Identical radial-ply tires should

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Use wire chains less than 0.59

always be used as a set of four.

inches

(15mm) to prevent

damage to the chain’s con-

nection.

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Maintenance

Low aspect ratio tire

CAUTION

CAUTION

(if equipped)

Because the sidewall of the low

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It is not easy to recognize the

Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect

aspect ratio tire is shorter than

tire damage with your own

ratio is lower than 50, are provided

the normal, the wheel and tire of

eyes. But if there is the slight-

for sporty looks.

the low aspect ratio tire is easi-

est hint of tire damage, even

Because the low aspect ratio tires

er to be damaged. So, follow the

though you cannot see the tire

are optimized for handling and brak-

instructions below.

damage with your own eyes,

ing, it may be more uncomfortable to

have the tire checked or

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When driving on a rough road

ride in and there is more noise com-

replaced because the tire

or off road, drive cautiously

pare with normal tires.

damage may cause air leak-

because tires and wheels may

age from the tire.

be damaged. And after driv-

ing, inspect tires and wheels.

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If the tire is damaged by driv-

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When passing over a pothole,

ing on a rough road, off road,

pothole, manhole, or curb

speed bump, manhole, or curb

stone, drive slowly so that the

stone, it will not be covered by

the warranty.

tires and wheels are not dam-

aged.

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You can find out the tire infor-

mation on the tire sidewall.

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If the tire is subjected to a

severe impact, have the tire

and wheel inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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To prevent damage to the tire,

inspect the tire condition and

pressure every

1,800miles

(3,000km).

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Maintenance

FUSES

Blade type

This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one

located in the driver’s side panel bol-

WARNING - Fuse

ster, the other in the engine compart-

replacement

ment near the battery.

•

Never replace a fuse with any-

Normal

Blown

If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-

thing but another fuse of the

sories, or controls do not work, check

same rating.

Cartridge type

the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse

•

A higher capacity fuse could

has blown, the element inside the

cause damage and possibly a

fuse will be melted.

fire.

If the electrical system does not

•

Never install a wire or alu-

work, first check the driver’s side

minum foil instead of the

Normal

Blown

fuse panel.

proper fuse - even as a tem-

Multi fuse

Always replace a blown fuse with

porary repair. It may cause

one of the same rating.

extensive wiring damage and

a possible fire.

Before replacing an open fuse, dis-

connect the negative battery cable.

Normal

Blown

If the replacement fuse blows, this

indicates an electrical problem. Avoid

CAUTION

using the system involved and imme-

Do not use a screwdriver or any

diately consult an authorized

other metal object to remove

HYUNDAI dealer.

fuses because it may cause a

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade

short circuit and damage the

type for lower amperage rating, car-

system.

Normal

Blown

tridge type, and multi fuse for higher

amperage ratings.

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✽ NOTICE

A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-

The actual fuse/relay panel label

tected from electrical overload dam-

may differ from equipped items.

age by fuses.

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Maintenance

Inner panel fuse replacement

CAUTION

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When replacing an open fuse

or relay with a new one, make

sure the new fuse or relay fits

tightly into the clips. The

incomplete fastening fuse or

relay may cause the vehicle

wiring and electric systems

damage and a possible fire.

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Do not remove fuses, relays

and terminals fastened with

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bolts or nuts. The fuses, relays

3. Pull the suspected fuse straight

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and terminals may be fas-

out. Use the removal tool provided

tened incompletely, and it may

1. Turn the ignition switch and all

in the engine compartment fuse

cause a possible fire. If fuses,

other switches off.

panel.

relays and terminals fastened

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

4. Check the removed fuse; replace it

with bolts or nuts are open,

if it is blown.

consult with an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

5. Push in a new fuse of the same

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

•

Do not input any other objects

in the clips.

except fuses or relays into

fuse/relay terminals such as a

If it fits loosely, consult an authorized

driver or wiring. It may cause

HYUNDAI dealer.

contact failure and system

If you do not have a spare, use a fuse

malfunction.

of the same rating from a circuit you

may not need for operating the vehi-

cle, such as the cigar lighter fuse.

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Maintenance

If the headlights or other electrical

Fuse switch

Engine compartment panel fuse

components do not work and the

replacement

fuses are OK, check the fuse block in

the engine compartment. If a fuse is

blown, it must be replaced.

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Always, put the mode switch at the

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ON position.

1. Turn the ignition switch and all

If you move the switch to the OFF

other switches off.

position, some items such as audio

2. Remove the fuse box cover by

and digital clock must be reset and

pressing the tab and pulling up.

transmitter (or smart key) may not

work properly.

CAUTION

Always place the fuse switch in

the ON position while driving

the vehicle.

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Maintenance

3. Check the removed fuse; replace it

Multi fuse

✽ NOTICE

if it is blown. To remove or insert

If the multi fuse is blown, consult an

the fuse, use the fuse puller in the

Authorized HYUNDAI Dealer.

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, consult

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION

After checking the fuse box in

the

engine compartment,

securely install the fuse box

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cover. If not, electrical failures

If the multi fuse is blown, it must be

may occur from water leaking in.

removed as follows:

1. Disconnect the negative battery

cable.

2. Remove the bolts shown in the

picture above.

3. Replace the fuse with a new one

of the same rating.

4. Reinstall in the reverse order of

removal.

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