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Hyundai Tiburon (2008 year). Instruction - part 15

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6. Maximum load rating

Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air

TIRE TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINI-

This number indicates the maximum

pressure in a tire, measured in pounds

TIONS

load in kilograms and pounds that

per square inch (psi) or kilopascals

can be carried by the tire. When

Air Pressure: The amount of air inside

(kPa) before a tire has built up heat from

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

the tire pressing outward on the tire. Air

driving.

always use a tire that has the same

pressure is expressed in pounds per

Curb Weight: This means the weight of

load rating as the factory installed

square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).

a motor vehicle with standard and op-

tire.

Accessory Weight: This means the

tional equipment including the maxi-

7. Uniform Tire Quality Grading

combined weight of optional accesso-

mum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,

(UTQG):

ries. Some examples of optional ac-

but without passengers and cargo.

Tire manufacturers are required to

cessories are, automatic transmission,

DOT Markings: A code molded into the

grade tires based on three perfor-

power seats, and air conditioning.

sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire

mance factors: treadwear, traction

Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a

is in compliance with the U.S. Depart-

and temperature resistance. For more

tire's height to its width.

ment of Transportation motor vehicle

information, see Uniform Tire Qual-

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that

safety standards. The DOT code in-

ity Grading on page 8-14.

is located between the plies and the

cludes the Tire Identification Number

tread. Cords may be made from steel or

(TIN), an alphanumeric designator which

other reinforcing materials.

can also identify the tire manufacturer,

Bead: The tire bead contains steel

production plant, brand and date of

wires wrapped by steel cords that hold

production.

the tire onto the rim.

GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which

GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating

the plies are laid at alternate angles

for the front Axle.

less than 90 degrees to the centerline of

GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating

the tread.

for the rear axle.

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Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side

Occupant Distribution: Designated

Sidewall: The portion of a tire between

of an asymmetrical tire, that must al-

seating positions.

the tread and the bead.

ways face outward when mounted on a

Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of

Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code

vehicle.

a asymmetrical tire that has a particular

assigned to a tire indicating the maxi-

Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for

side that faces outward when mounted

mum speed at which a tire can operate.

air pressure.

on a vehicle. The side of the tire that

Traction: The friction between the tire

Load Index: An assigned number rang-

contains a whitewall, bears white letter-

and the road surface. The amount of

ing from 1 to 279 that corresponds to

ing or bears manufacturer, brand and or

grip provided.

the load carrying capacity of a tire.

model name molding that is higher or

Tread: The portion of a tire that comes

Maximum Inflation Pressure: The

deeper than the same moldings on the

into contact with the road.

maximum air pressure to which a cold

other sidewall of the tire.

Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands,

tire may be inflated. The maximum air

Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used

sometimes called "wear bars," that show

pressure is molded onto the sidewall.

on passenger cars and some light duty

across the tread of a tire when only 2/32

Maximum Load Rating: The load rat-

trucks and multipurpose vehicles.

inch of tread remains.

ing for a tire at the maximum permis-

Recommended Inflation Pressure:

UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

sible inflation pressure for that tire.

Vehicle manufacturer's recommended

Standards, a tire information system

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:

tire inflation pressure and shown on the

that provides consumers with ratings

The sum of curb weight; accessory

tire placard.

for a tire's traction, temperature and

weight; vehicle capacity weight; and

Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in

treadwear. Ratings are determined by

production options weight.

which the ply cords that extend to the

tire manufacturers using government

Normal Occupant Weight: The num-

beads are laid at 90 degrees to the

testing procedures. The ratings are

ber of occupants a vehicle is designed

centerline of the tread.

molded into the sidewall of the tire.

to seat multiplied by 150 pounds (68

Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon

kg).

which the tire beads are seated.

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Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number

All Season Tires

Snow Tires

of designated seating positions multi-

plied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the rated

Hyundai specifies all season tires on

If you equip your car with snow tires,

cargo and luggage load

some models to provide good perfor-

they should be the same size and have

Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:

mance for use all year round, including

the same load capacity as the original

Load on an individual tire due to curb

snowy and icy road conditions. All sea-

tires. Snow tires should be installed on

and accessory weight plus maximum

son tires are identified by ALL SEASON

all four wheels; otherwise, poor han-

occupant and cargo weight.

and/or M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire

dling may result.

Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:

sidewall. Snow tires have better snow

Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa)

That load on an individual tire that is

traction than all season tires an may be

more air pressure than the pressure

determined by distributing to each axle

more appropriate in some areas.

recommended for the standard tires on

its share of the curb weight, accessory

the tire label on the driver side center

weight, and normal occupant weight

pillar outer panel or up to the maximum

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pressure shown on the tire sidewall

and driving by 2.

Summer Tires

Vehicle Placard: A label permanently

whichever is less.

attached to a vehicle showing the origi-

Hyundai specifies summer tires on some

Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120

nal equipment tire size and recom-

models to provide superior performance

km/h) when your car is equipped with

mended inflation pressure

on dry roads. Summer tire performance

snow tires.

is substantrally reduced in snow and ice.

Summer tires do not have the tire trac-

tion rating M+S (Mud and Snow) on the

tire side wall. if you plan to operate your

vehicle in snowy or icy conditions.

Hyundai recommends the use of snow

tires or all season tires on all four wheels.

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Tire Chains

Tire Rotation

WARNING:

Temporary spare tire type

Tire chains, if necessary, should be

o When driving on roads covered

installed on the front wheels. Be sure

with snow or ice, drive at less than

that the chains are installed in accor-

20 mph.

dance with the manufacturer's instruc-

o Use the SAE "S" class or wire &

tions. Refer to the following informa-

plastic chains.

tion.

o Don't use a tire chains on a vehicle

equipped with aluminium wheels.

Snow Chain

Tire size

If it is unavoidable use wire-type

Thickness

chains.

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205/55 R 16

Max. 0.39 in. (10 mm)

o Use tire chains less than 0.39 in.

(10 mm) for 16 inch, and 17 inch

Full size spare tire type

215/45 R 17

Max. 0.39 in. (10 mm)

tires.

o If you have noise caused by chains

To minimize tire and chain wear, do not

contacting the body, retighten the

continue to use tire chains when they

chain to avoid contact with the

are no longer needed.

vehicle body.

o To prevent body damage, retighten

the chains after driving 0.3~0.6

miles.

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Tires should be rotated every 6,000

Tire Balancing

Tire Traction

miles (10,000 km). If you notice that

tires are wearing unevenly between ro-

A tire that is out of balance may affect

Tire traction can be reduced if you drive

tations, have the car checked by a

handling and tire wear. The tires on your

on worn tires, tires that are improperly

Hyundai dealer so the cause may be

Hyundai were balanced before the car

inflated or on slippery road surfaces.

corrected.

was delivered but may need balancing

Tires should be replaced when tread

After rotating, adjust the tire pressures

again during the years you own the car.

wear indicators appear. To reduce the

and be sure to check wheel nut torque.

Whenever a tire is dismounted for re-

possibility of losing control, slow down

pair, it should be rebalanced before

whenever there is rain, snow or ice on

being reinstalled on the car.

the road.

WARNING:

o Do not use the temporary spare

tire for tire rotation.

o Do not mix bias ply and radial ply

tires under any circumstances.

This may cause unusual handling

characteristics that could result in

death, serious injury, or property

damage.

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When to Replace Tires

0.06 in. (1.6 mm)

WARNING:

o Using tires and wheel other than

To reduce the chance or serious or

the recommended sizes could

fatal injuries from an accident caused

cause unusual handling charac-

by tire failure or loss of vehicle con-

teristics and poor vehicle control,

trol:

resulting in a serious accident.

o Replace tires that are worn, show

o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's

uneven wear, or are damaged.

TWI indicator

Worn tires can cause loss of brak-

specifications may fit poorly and

result in damage to the vehicle or

ing effectiveness, steering con-

unusual handling and poor ve-

trol, and traction.

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hicle control.

o Do not drive your vehicle with too

The original tires on your car have tread

o Tires degrade over time, even when

little or too much pressure in your

wear indicators. The location of tread

they are not being used. Regard-

tires. This can lead to uneven

wear indicators is shown by the "TWI"

less of the remaining tread, it is

wear and tire failure.

or "

" marks, etc., The tread wear

recommended that tires tread, It is

o When replacing tires, never mix

indicators appear when the tread depth

recommended that tires generally

radial and bias-ply tires on the

is 0.06 in. (1.6 mm). The tire should be

be replaced after 6 years of normal

same car. You must replace all

replaced when these appear as a solid

service. Heat caused by not cli-

tires (including the spare) if mov-

bar across two or more grooves of the

mates or frequent high loading

ing from radial to bias-ply tires.

tread. Always replace your tires with

Conditions can accelerate the ag-

those of the recommended size. If you

ing process.

change wheels, the new wheel's rim

width and offset must meet Hyundai

specification.

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SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS

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WARNING:

Failure to follow this Warning can

o Underinflated or overinflated tires

result in sudden tire failure, which

can cause poor handling, loss of

vehicle control, and sudden tire

could lead to a loss of control and

failure leading to accidents, inju-

an accident involving serious in-

ries, and even death. Always check

jury or death.

tires are properly inflated before

driving. Refer to pages 2-22 and 8-

3 for proper tire pressures and

further information.

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o Driving on tires with no or insuffi-

Tire Maintenance

cient tread is dangerous. Worn-

Your Hyundai is delivered with the fol-

In addition to proper inflation, correct

out tires can result in loss of ve-

lowing:

wheel alignment helps to decrease tire

hicle control, collisions, and in-

wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly,

jury and even death. Worn-out

Spare tire and wheel

tires should be replaced as soon

have your dealer check the wheel align-

Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar

as possible and should never be

ment.

Jack

used for driving. Always check

tire tread before driving your car.

When you have new tires installed,

Refer to this page for further infor-

make sure they are balanced. This will

mation and tread limits.

increase vehicle ride comfort and tire

life. Additionally, a tire shoud always be

rebalanced if it is removed from the

wheel.

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WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI

CONSUMER INFORMATION

VEHICLE

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Shop Manual

Please consult your Owner's Handbook &

This consumer information has been prepared

Warranty Information booklet for your

in accordance with regulations issued by the

A Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your

vehicle's specific warranty coverage.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro-

of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It

fessional technicians, but is simple enough for

provides the purchasers and/or prospective

most mechanically-inclined owners to under-

purchasers of Hyundai automobiles with infor-

stand.

mation on uniform tire quality grading. Your

Hyundai dealer will help answer any questions

you may have as you read this information.

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Traction AA, A, B, C - The traction

Temperature A, B, C - The tempera-

Tire quality grading

grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,

ture grades are A (the highest), B, and

Department of Transportation quality

A, B, and C. Those grades represent

C, representing the tire's resistance to

grades - All passenger vehicle tires

the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-

the generation of heat and

must conform to Federal Safety Stan-

ment as measured under controlled

its ability to dissipate heat when tested

dards in addition to these grades. These

conditions on specified government test

under controlled conditions on a speci-

quality grades are molded on the

surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire

fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-

sidewall.

marked C may have poor traction per-

tained high temperature can cause the

formance.

material of the tire to degenerate and

Treadwear - The tread wear grade is a

reduce tire life, and excessive tempera-

comparative rating based on the wear

ture can lead to sudden tire failure. The

rate of the tire when tested under con-

grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-

trolled conditions on a specified gov-

WARNING:

mance which all passenger car tires

ernment test course. For example, a

The traction grade assigned to this

must meet under the Federal Motor

tire graded 150 would wear one and a

tire is based on straight-ahead brak-

Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.

half

(1 -

1/2) times as well on the

ing traction tests, and does not in-

Grades B and A represent higher levels

government course as a tire graded

clude acceleration, cornering, hy-

of performance on the laboratory test

100. The relative performance of tires

droplaning, or peak traction charac-

wheel than the minimum required by

depends upon the actual conditions of

teristics.

law.

their use, however, and may depart

significantly from the norm due to varia-

tions in driving habits, service prac-

tices and differences in road character-

istics and climate.

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South Central Region: Alabama, Arkansas,

Hyundai motor vehicles are designed and manu-

Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mis-

factured to meet or exceed all applicable safety

souri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee,

WARNING:

standards.

Texas, Wyoming.

The temperature grade for this tire is

For your safety, however, we strongly urge you

established for a tire that is properly

South Central Region

to read and follow all directions in this Owner's

1421 South Beltline Road, Suite 400

inflated and not overloaded. Exces-

Manual, particularly the information under the

Coppell, TX 75019

sive speed, underinflation, or exces-

headings "NOTE", "CAUTION" and "WARN-

(800) 633-5151

ING".

sive loading, either separately or in

Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, lowa, Ken-

combination, can cause heat buildup

If, after reading this manual, you have any

tucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North

and possible tire failure.

questions regarding the operation of your ve-

Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin.

hicle, please contact your nearest Hyundai

Motor America Regional Office as listed below:

Central Region

1705 Sequoia Drive

Eastern Region: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,

Aurora, Illinois 60506

Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,

(800) 633-5151

Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Qual-

New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvanina, Rhode

ity grades can be found on the tire

Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.

Western Region: Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona,

sidewall between the tread shoulder

California, ldaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon,

Eastern Region

Texas, Utah, Washington.

and the maximum section width.

1100 Cranbury South River Road

For example:

Jamesburg, NJ 08831

Western Region

(800) 633-5151

Treadwear 200 Traction AA

10550 Talbert Avenue

P.O.Box 20850

Temperature A

Southern Region: Florida, Georgia, North Caro-

Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850

lina, South Carolina.

(800) 633-5151

Southern Region

270 Riverside Parkway, Suite A

Austell, GA 30168

(800) 633-5151

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

BINDING ARBITRATION

(U.S.A only)

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This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall

If you believe that your vehicle has a

Any claim or dispute you may have

not deprive you of any remedies avail-

defect which could cause a crash or

related to your vehicle's warranty or the

able to you under applicable law. The

could cause injury or death, you should

duties contemplated under the warranty,

parties are waiving their right to seek

immediately inform the National High-

including claims related to the refund or

remedies in court, including the right to

way Traffic Safety Administration

partial refund of your vehicle's purchase

a jury trial.

(NHTSA) in addition to notifying

price (excluding personal injury or prod-

This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. If

uct liability claims), shall be resolved

be governed by and interpreted

NHTSA receives similar complaints, it

by binding arbitration. Binding arbitra-

under the Federal Arbitration Act, 9

may open an investigation, and if it

tion shall be administered by and through

U.S.C. sections 1-16. Judgment upon

finds that a safety defect exists in a

the National Arbitration Forum (NAF) or

any award may be entered in any court

group of vehicles, it may order a recall

the American Arbitration Association

having jurisdiction.

and remedy campaign. However,

(AAA), under the Code of Procedure of

You may revoke this Arbitration Agree-

NHTSA cannot become involved in in-

the entity you select.

ment by (1) written notice or (2) elec-

dividual problems between you, your

You will not be responsible for paying

tronic notice. Written notice must be

dealer, or HYUNDAI MOTOR

filing and hearing fees above $275.00.

delivered (via certified mail) to Hyundai

AMERICA.

All other arbitration costs shall be borne

Motor America, Attn: Consumer Af-

To contact NHTSA, you may call the

by Hyundai Motor America. You are not

fairs, 10550 Talbert Avenue, P.O. Box

Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-

responsible to pay any of the costs

20849, Fountain Valley, CA 92728-0849.

888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);

Hyundai incurs.

Electronic notice must be submitted at

go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write

the following website address :

to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Sev-

http://warranty-arbitration.

enth Street, SW., Washington, DC

hyundaiUSA.com. Notice must be re-

20590. You can also obtain other infor-

ceived within 90 days after you pur-

mation about motor vehicle safety from

chase your vehicle.

http://www.safercar.gov.

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement

9-2

Engine

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Lubrication Chart

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MEASUREMENT

in.(mm)

TIRE

Overall length

173(4395)

Option

205/55 R16, 215/45 R17

Overall width

69.3(1760)

Overall height (unladen)

52.4(1330)

Wheel base

99.6(2530)

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Wheel tread

Front

SPARE TIRE

P205/55 R16

59.5(1510)

Rear

Standard

T125/70 R16 (Temporary)

Front

Option

Full size

215/45 R17

59.1(1500)

Rear

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POWER STEERING

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BRAKE

Type

Rack and pinion

Type

Dual hydraulic with brake booster

Wheel free play

0 ~ 1.18 in.(0 ~ 30 mm)

Front brake type

Ventilated disc

Rack stroke

5.20 in.(132 mm)

Rear brake type

Solid Disc

Oil pump type

Vane type

Parking brake

Cable

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FUEL SYSTEM

US.gal

Liter

Imp.gal

Fuel tank capacity

14.5

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

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SPECIFICATION

ITEMS

2.0 L

2.7 L

Engine Type

4-Cyl., In-line DOHC CVVT

6-Cyl., V-type DOHC

Bore x Stroke (mm)

82 x 93.5

86.7 x 75

Displacement (cc)

1,975

2,656

Firing order

1 - 3 - 4 - 2

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Intake

0.0067 ~ 0.0091 in.(0.17 ~ 0.23 mm)

For adjusting

Valve clearance

Exhaust

0.0098 ~ 0.0122 in.(0.25 ~ 0.31 mm )

AUTO LASH

(Cold Engine : 20 ± 5°C)

Intake

0.0047 ~ 0.011 in.(0.12 ~ 0.28 mm)

For checking

Exhaust

0.0079 ~ 0.015 in.(0.2 ~ 0.38 mm)

Idle speed (RPM)

700 ± 100

750 ± 100

Ignition timing (Base)

BTDC 8° ± 5°

BTDC 12° ± 10°

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LUBRICATION CHART

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Item

Oil & Grease Standard

Q'ty (u.s.qts.) (liter, Imp. qts.)

Engine Oil

Recommends

(Drain and refill)

API SJ,SL or ABOVE,

SAE 5W-20, 5W-30

Engine Oil (with oil filter):

ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE

SAE 10W-30 [ABOVE 0°F(-18°C)]

2.0 L :4.2 (4.0, 3.5)

2.7L : 4.76 (4.5, 4.0)

Manual

HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4)

5 speed : 2.27 (2.15, 1.86), 6 speed : 2.32 (2.2, 1.94)

HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III,

Transaxle

Auto

SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting the SP III specification approved

8.2 (7.8, 6.9)

by Hyundai Motor Co..

Power Steering

PSF-3

As required

Brake and Clutch Fluid

DOT 3 or DOT 4 equivalent

As required

Coolant

Ethylene glycol base for aluminium radiator

2.0L : 7.4 (7.0, 6.2)

2.7L : 8.5 (8.0, 7.0)

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