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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2017 year). Instruction - part 29

Check Tire Inflation Pressure

If you overfill the tire, release air by

CAUTION

pushing on the metal stem in the

Check your tires, including the spare

center of the tire valve. Recheck the

tire, once a month or more.

•

Under-inflation results in

tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be

excessive wear, poor handling

sure to put the valve caps back on

and reduced fuel economy.

How to check

the valve stems. Without the valve

Wheel deformation is also

cap, dirt or moisture could get into

Use a good quality tire pressure

possible. Keep your tire pres-

the valve core and cause air leakage.

gauge to check tire pressure. You

sures at the proper levels. If a

If a valve cap is missing, install a new

can not tell if your tires are properly

tire frequently needs refilling,

one as soon as possible.

inflated simply by looking at them.

have it checked by an author-

Radial tires may look properly inflat-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

ed when they are under-inflated.

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Over-inflation produces a

Remove the valve cap from the tire

harsh ride, excessive wear at

valve stem. Press the tire gauge firm-

the center of the tire tread,

ly onto the valve to get a pressure

and a greater possibility of

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

damage from road hazards.

pressure matches the recommended

pressure on the tire and loading

information label, no further adjust-

ment is necessary. If the pressure is

low, add air until you reach the rec-

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ommended pressure. Make sure to

put the valve caps back on the valve

stems. Without the valve cap, dirt or

moisture could get into the valve

core and cause air leakage. If a valve

cap is missing, install a new one as

soon as possible.

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Maintenance

Tire Rotation

■ Without a spare tire

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Information

To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI

The outside and inside of the unsym-

recommends that the tires be rotated

metrical tire is distinguishable. When

every 7,500 miles

(12,000 km) or

installing an unsymmetrical tire, be

sooner if irregular wear develops.

sure to install the side marked "out-

During rotation, check the tires for

side" face the outside. If the side

correct balance.

marked "inside" is installed on the

outside, it will have a bad effect on

When rotating tires, check for uneven

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

vehicle performance.

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

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WARNING

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

Disc brake pads should be inspected

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

• Do not use the compact spare

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

tire for tire rotation.

Replace the tire if you find either of

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

these conditions. Replace the tire if

ply tires under any circum-

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

stances. This may cause

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

unusual handling characteris-

pressures to specification and check

tics that may cause loss of

lug nut tightness (proper torque is

vehicle control resulting in an

65-79 lb.ft [9-11 kg.m]).

accident.

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Wheel Alignment and Tire

Tire Replacement

WARNING

Balance

The wheels on your vehicle were

Tread wear indicator

To reduce the risk of DEATH or

aligned and balanced carefully at the

SERIOUS INJURY:

factory to give you the longest tire life

•

Replace tires that are worn,

and best overall performance.

show uneven wear, or are

In most cases, you will not need to

damaged. Worn tires can

have your wheels aligned again.

cause loss of braking effec-

However, if you notice unusual tire

tiveness, steering control, and

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

traction.

or the other, the alignment may need

•

Always replace tires with the

to be reset.

same size as each tire that

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

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was originally supplied with

when driving on a smooth road, your

this vehicle. Using tires and

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

wheels other than the recom-

indicator will appear as a solid band

across the tread. This shows there is

mended sizes could cause

NOTICE

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

unusual handling characteris-

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

tics, poor vehicle control, or

Improper wheel weights can dam-

negatively affect your vehi-

this happens.

age your vehicle’s aluminum

cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System

Do not wait for the band to appear

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wheels. Use only approved wheel

(ABS) resulting in a serious

weights.

across the entire tread before replac-

accident.

ing the tire.

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Maintenance

Compact spare tire replacement

Wheel Replacement

(Continued)

A compact spare tire has a shorter

When replacing the metal wheels for

•

When replacing tires

(or

tread life than a regular size tire.

any reason, make sure the new

wheels), it is recommended to

Replace it when you can see the

wheels are equivalent to the original

replace the two front or two

tread wear indicator bars on the tire.

factory units in diameter, rim width

rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.

The replacement compact spare tire

and offset.

Replacing just one tire can

should be the same size and design

seriously affect your vehicle's

tire as the one provided with your

handling.

Tire Traction

new vehicle and should be mounted

•

Tires degrade over time, even

on the same compact spare tire

Tire traction can be reduced if you

when they are not being used.

wheel. The compact spare tire is not

drive on worn tires, tires that are

Regardless of the remaining

designed to be mounted on a regular

improperly inflated or on slippery

tread, HYUNDAI recommends

size wheel, and the compact spare

road surfaces. Tires should be

that tires be replaced after six

tire wheel is not designed for mount-

replaced when tread wear indicators

(6) years of normal service.

ing a regular size tire.

appear. To reduce the possibility of

•

Heat caused by hot climates or

losing control, slow down whenever

frequent high loading condi-

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

WARNING

tions can accelerate the aging

process. Failure to follow this

The original tire should be

warning may cause sudden

repaired or replaced as soon as

tire failure, which could lead to

possible to avoid failure of the

a loss of vehicle control result-

spare and loss of vehicle con-

ing in an accident.

trol resulting in an accident. The

compact spare tire is for emer-

gency use only. Do not operate

your vehicle over 50 mph (80

km/h) when using the compact

spare tire.

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Tire Maintenance

Example tire size designation:

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In addition to proper inflation, correct

(These numbers are provided as an

5,6

wheel alignment helps to decrease

example only; your tire size designa-

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tor could vary depending on your

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

unevenly, have your dealer check the

vehicle.)

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wheel alignment.

205/65R16 95H

When you have new tires installed,

make sure they are balanced. This

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205 - Tire width in millimeters.

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will increase vehicle ride comfort and

65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

height as a percentage of its

always be rebalanced if it is removed

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width.

from the wheel.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

Manufacturer or brand name is

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

shown.

95 - Load Index, a numerical code

This information identifies and

associated with the maximum

describes the fundamental charac-

load the tire can carry.

teristics of the tire and also provides

2. Tire size designation

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

the tire identification number

(TIN)

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

speed rating chart in this section

for safety standard certification. The

size designation. You will need this

for additional information.

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TIN can be used to identify the tire in

information when selecting replace-

case of a recall.

ment tires for your car. The following

explains what the letters and num-

bers in the tire size designation

mean.

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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 six 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

Example wheel size designation:

ating speed.

wheel), displaying the DOT Code.

6.5JX16

The DOT Code is a series of num-

6.5 - Rim width in inches.

Speed

bers on a tire consisting of numbers

Rating

Maximum Speed

J - Rim contour designation.

and English letters. The manufactur-

Symbol

ing date is designated by the last four

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

S

112 mph (180 km/h)

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

T

118 mph (190 km/h)

H

130 mph (210 km/h)

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

V

149 mph (240 km/h)

Z

Above 149 mph (240 km/h)

The front part of the DOT means a

plant code number, tire size and

tread pattern and the last four num-

bers indicate week and year manu-

factured.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1616 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2016.

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4. Tire ply composition and

6. Maximum load rating

Tread wear

material

This number indicates the maximum

The tread wear grade is a compara-

The number of layers or plies of rub-

load in kilograms and pounds that

tive rating based on the wear rate of

ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

can be carried by the tire. When

the tire when tested under controlled

manufacturers also must indicate the

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

conditions on a specified govern-

materials in the tire, which include

always use a tire that has the same

ment test course. For example, a tire

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

load rating as the factory installed

graded 150 would wear one-and-a-

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

tire.

half times (1½) as well on the gov-

struction; the letter "D" means diago-

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

nal or bias ply construction; and the

The relative performance of tires

7. Uniform tire quality grading

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

depends upon the actual conditions

struction.

Quality grades can be found where

of their use, however, and may

applicable on the tire sidewall

depart significantly from the norm

between tread shoulder and maxi-

due to variations in driving habits,

5. Maximum permissible infla-

mum section width.

service practices and differences in

tion pressure

For example:

road characteristics and climate.

This number is the greatest amount

TREAD wear 200

These grades are molded on the

of air pressure that should be put in

TRACTION AA

sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires.

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

The tires available as standard or

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

TEMPERATURE A

optional equipment on your vehicle

to the Tire and Loading Information

may vary with respect to grade.

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label for recommended inflation

pressure.

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Maintenance

Traction - AA, A, B & C

Temperature - A, B & C

WARNING

The traction grades, from highest to

The temperature grades are A (the

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

highest), B and C representing the

The temperature grade for this

grades represent the tire’s ability to

tire’s resistance to the generation of

tire is established for a tire that

stop on wet pavement as measured

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

is properly inflated and not

under controlled conditions on spec-

when tested under controlled condi-

overloaded. Excessive speed,

ified government test surfaces of

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

under-inflation, over-inflation,

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

test wheel.

or excessive loading, either

C may have poor traction perform-

Sustained high temperature can

separately or in combination,

ance.

cause the material of the tire to

can cause heat build-up and

degenerate and reduce tire life, and

possible sudden tire failure.

WARNING

excessive temperature can lead to

This may cause loss of vehicle

sudden tire failure. Grade C

control resulting in an accident.

The traction grade assigned to

responds to a level of performance

this tire is based on straight-

which all passenger car tires must

ahead braking traction tests,

meet under the Federal Motor

and does not include accelera-

Vehicle Safety Standard No.

109.

tion, cornering, hydroplaning,

Grades B and A represent higher

or peak traction characteristics.

levels of performance on the labora-

tory test wheel than the minimum

required by law.

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Tire Terminology and

Belt

Cold Tire Pressure

Definitions

A rubber coated layer of cords that is

The amount of air pressure in a tire,

Air Pressure

located between the plies and the

measured in pounds per square inch

tread. Cords may be made from steel

(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire

The amount of air inside the tire

or other reinforcing materials.

has built up heat from driving.

pressing outward on the tire. Air

pressure is expressed in pounds per

square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).

Bead

Curb Weight

The tire bead contains steel wires

This means the weight of a motor

wrapped by steel cords that hold the

vehicle with standard and optional

Accessory Weight

tire onto the rim.

equipment including the maximum

This means the combined weight of

capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but

optional accessories. Some exam-

without passengers and cargo.

ples of optional accessories are

Bias Ply Tire

automatic transmission, power

A pneumatic tire in which the plies

seats, and air conditioning.

DOT Markings

are laid at alternate angles less than

90 degrees to the centerline of the

A code molded into the sidewall of a

tread.

tire signifying that the tire is in com-

Aspect Ratio

pliance with the U.S. Department of

The relationship of a tire’s height to

Transportation motor vehicle safety

its width.

standards. The DOT code includes

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the Tire Identification Number (TIN),

an alphanumeric designator which

can also identify the tire manufactur-

er, production plant, brand and date

of production.

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Pneumatic tire

Radial Ply Tire

Tread

A mechanical device made of rubber,

A pneumatic tire in which the ply

The portion of a tire that comes into

chemicals, fabric and steel or other

cords that extend to the beads are

contact with the road.

materials, that, when mounted on an

laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of

automotive wheel provides the trac-

the tread.

Treadwear Indicators

tion and contains the gas or fluid that

sustains the load.

Narrow bands, sometimes called

Rim

"wear bars", that show across the

A metal support for a tire and upon

tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch of

Pneumatic options weight

which the tire beads are seated.

tread remains.

The combined weight of installed

regular production options weighing

Sidewall

UTQGS

over 5lb. (2.3kg) in excess of the

standard items which they replace,

The portion of a tire between the

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

not previously considered in curb

tread and the bead.

Standards is a tire information sys-

weight or accessory weight, includ-

tem that provides consumers with

ing heavy duty breaks, ride levelers,

ratings for a tire’s traction, tempera-

Speed Rating

roof rack, heavy duty battery, and

ture and treadwear. Ratings are

special trim.

An alphanumeric code assigned to a

determined by tire manufacturers

tire indicating the maximum speed at

using government testing proce-

which a tire can operate.

dures. The ratings are molded into

Recommended Inflation

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the sidewall of the tire.

Pressure

Traction

Vehicle manufacturer’s recommend-

The friction between the tire and the

Vehicle Capacity Weight

ed tire inflation pressure as shown

road surface. The amount of grip pro-

The number of designated seating

on the tire placard.

vided.

positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68

kg) plus the rated cargo and luggage

load.

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Radial-Ply Tires

Longer wearing tires can be more

Low Aspect Ratio Tires

susceptible to irregular tread wear. It

Radial-ply tires provide improved

Low aspect ratio tires, the aspect

is very important to follow the tire

tread life, road hazard resistance and

ratio is lower than 50, are provided

rotation interval in this chapter to

smoother high speed ride. The radi-

for sporty looks.

achieve the tread life potential of

al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of

Because low aspect ratio tires are

these tires. Cuts and punctures in

belted construction, and are selected

radial-ply tires are repairable only in

optimized for handling and braking, it

to complement the ride and handling

may be more uncomfortable to ride

the tread area, because of sidewall

characteristics of your vehicle.

flexing. Consult your tire dealer for

in and there is more noise compare

Radial-ply tires have the same load

with normal tires.

radial-ply tire repairs.

carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias

belted tires of the same size, and use

the same recommended inflation

WARNING

pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires

with bias-ply or bias belted tires is

Do not mix bias ply and radial

not recommended. Any combina-

ply tires under any circum-

tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias

stances. This may cause unusu-

belted tires when used on the same

al handling characteristics that

vehicle will seriously deteriorate

may cause loss of vehicle con-

vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-

trol resulting in an accident.

low is: Identical pairs of radial-ply

tires should always be used as a set

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for the front tires and a set for the

rear tires.

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Maintenance

CAUTION

CAUTION

Because the sidewall of the low

•

It is not easy to recognize tire

aspect ratio tire is shorter than

damage with your own eyes.

the normal, the wheel and tire of

But if there is the slightest

the low aspect ratio tire is easi-

hint of tire damage, have the

er to be damaged. So, follow the

tire checked or replaced

instructions below.

because the tire damage may

cause air leakage from the

- When driving on a rough road

or off road, drive cautiously

tire.

because tires and wheels may

•

If the tire is damaged by driv-

be damaged. And after driving,

ing on a rough road, off road,

inspect tires and wheels.

pothole, manhole, or curb

- When passing over a pothole,

stone, it will not be covered by

speed bump, manhole, or curb

the warranty.

stone, drive slowly so that the

tires and wheels are not dam-

aged.

- If the tire is impacted, we rec-

ommend that you inspect the

tire condition or contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

- To prevent damage to the tire,

inspect the tire condition and

pressure every

1,800 miles

(3,000km).

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FUSES

■ Blade type

A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-

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tected from electrical overload dam-

age by fuses.

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade

type for lower amperage rating, car-

This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,

tridge type, and fusible link for higher

one located in the driver's side panel

Normal

Blown

amperage ratings.

bolster, the other in the engine com-

■ Cartridge type

partment near the battery.

WARNING

If any of your vehicle's lights, acces-

sories, or controls do not work, check

NEVER replace a fuse with any-

the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse

thing but another fuse of the

has blown, the element inside the

same rating.

Normal

Blown

fuse will be melted or broken.

■ Multi fuse

• A higher capacity fuse could

If the electrical system does not

cause damage and possibly

work, first check the driver's side

cause a fire.

fuse panel. Before replacing a blown

• Do not install a wire or alu-

fuse, turn the engine and all switches

minum foil instead of the

off, and then disconnect the negative

proper fuse - even as a tem-

battery cable. Always replace a

Normal

Blown

blown fuse with one of the same rat-

porary repair. It may cause

extensive wiring damage and

ing.

possibly a fire.

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If the replacement fuse blows, this

indicates an electrical problem. Avoid

using the system involved and imme-

CAUTION

diately consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Do not use a screwdriver or any

other metal object to remove

fuses because it may cause a

Normal

Blown

short circuit and damage the

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system.

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Maintenance

Instrument Panel Fuse

In an emergency, if you do not have

Replacement

a spare fuse, use a fuse of the same

rating from a circuit you may not

need for operating the vehicle, such

as the cigarette lighter fuse.

If the headlamps or other electrical

components do not work and the

fuses are OK, check the fuse panel

in the engine compartment. If a fuse

is blown, it must be replaced with the

same rating.

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5. Pull the suspected fuse straight

out. Use the removal tool provided

OLF074021

in the engine compartment fuses

1. Turn the engine off.

panel.

2. Turn all other switches OFF.

6. Check the removed fuse; replace it

3. Open the fuse panel cover.

if it is blown. Spare fuses are pro-

vided in the instrument panel fuse

4. Refer to the label on the inside of

panels (or in the engine compart-

the fuse panel cover to locate the

ment fuse panel).

suspected fuse location.

7. 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.

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Fuse switch

Engine Compartment Panel

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Fuse Replacement

OLF074023

OLF044148L

OLF074024

Always, place the fuse switch to the

If the fuse switch is OFF, the above

ON position.

message will appear.

1. Turn the engine off.

If you move the switch to the OFF

2. Turn all other switches OFF.

position, some items such as the

NOTICE

3. Remove the fuse panel cover by

audio system and digital clock must

pressing the tap and pulling up.

be reset and the smart key may not

• Always place the fuse switch in

work properly.

the ON position while driving the

4. Check the removed fuse; replace it

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vehicle.

if it is blown. To remove or insert

the fuse, use the fuse puller in the

• Do not move the transportation

engine compartment fuse panel.

fuse switch repeatedly. The fuse

switch may be damaged.

5. 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.

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