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Hyundai Elantra (2017 year). Instruction - part 28

Parking on hills

6. Reapply the brakes and parking

Driving the vehicle after it has

brakes.

been parked on a hill

Generally, if you have a trailer

attached to your vehicle, you should

7. Move the shift lever to P (Park, for

1. With the shift lever in P (Park, for

not park your vehicle on a hill.

automatic transmission/dual clutch

automatic transmission/dual clutch

transmission vehicle) or

1st gear

vehicle) or neutral

(for manual

when the vehicle is parked on a

transmission vehicle), apply the

However, if you ever have to park

uphill grade and in R (Reverse) on

brakes and hold the brake pedal

your trailer on a hill, here's how to do

a downhill (for manual transmis-

down while performing the follow-

it:

sion vehicle).

ing:

1. Pull the vehicle into the parking

8. Shut off the vehicle and release

• Start your engine;

area.

the vehicle brakes but leave the

• Shift into gear; and

Turn the steering wheel in the

parking brake set.

direction of the curb (right if head-

• Release the parking brake.

ed down hill, left if headed up hill).

2. Slowly remove your foot from the

WARNING

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2. Shift the vehicle to P

(Park, for

brake pedal.

automatic transmission vehicle) or

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear

To prevent serious or fatal

neutral

(for manual transmission

of the chocks.

injury:

vehicle).

4. Stop and have someone pick up

• Do not get out of the vehicle

3. Set the parking brake and shut off

and store the chocks.

without the parking brake

the vehicle.

firmly set. If you have left the

4. Place wheel chocks under the

engine running, the vehicle

trailer wheels on the down hill side

can move suddenly. You and

of the wheels.

others could be seriously or

5. Start the vehicle, apply the brakes,

fatally injured.

shift to neutral, release the park-

• Do not apply the accelerator

ing brake and slowly release the

pedal to hold the vehicle on

brakes until the trailer chocks

an uphill.

absorb the load.

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Driving your vehicle

Maintenance when towing a

NOTICE

trailer

To prevent vehicle damage:

Your vehicle will need service more

•

Due to higher load during trailer

often when you regularly pull a trail-

usage, overheating might occur

er. Important items to pay particular

on hot days or during uphill driv-

attention to include engine oil, auto-

ing. If the coolant gauge indi-

matic transmission fluid, axle lubri-

cates over-heating, switch off

cant and cooling system fluid. Brake

the air conditioner and stop the

condition is another important item to

vehicle in a safe area to cool

frequently check. If you're trailering,

down the engine.

it's a good idea to review these items

before you start your trip. Don't forget

•

When towing check the automat-

to also maintain your trailer and

ic transmission fluid more fre-

hitch. Follow the maintenance sched-

quently. (Note: This is not appli-

ule that accompanied your trailer and

cable for vehicles equipped with

check it periodically. Preferably,

the dual clutch transmission.)

inspect the vehicle and trailer at the

•

If your vehicle is not equipped

start of each day's driving. Inspect

with an air conditioner, you

the hitch mounting to make sure the

should install a condenser fan

hitch is properly secured to the vehi-

to improve engine performance

cle. Inspect the trailer electrical

when towing a trailer.

wiring to make sure brake lights, turn

signal lights, running lights, and haz-

ard lights are working properly.

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VEHICLE WEIGHT

Two labels on your driver’s door sill

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

Overloading

show how much weight your vehicle

This is the total weight placed on

was designed to carry: the Tire and

each axle (front and rear) - including

WARNING

Loading Information Label and the

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

Certification Label.

The Gross Axle Weight Rating

Before loading your vehicle, familiar-

(GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

ize yourself with the following terms

Weight Rating (GVWR) for your

for determining your vehicle's weight

This is the maximum allowable

vehicle are on the Certification

ratings, from the vehicle's specifica-

weight that can be carried by a single

Label attached to the driver's

tions and the Certification Label:

axle (front or rear). These numbers

(or front passenger’s) door.

are shown on the Certification Label.

Exceeding these ratings can

The total load on each axle must

cause an accident or vehicle

Base Curb Weight

never exceed its GAWR.

damage. You can calculate the

This is the weight of the vehicle

weight of your load by weighing

including a full tank of fuel and all

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the items (and people) before

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

standard equipment. It does not

putting them in the vehicle. Be

include passengers, cargo, or option-

This is the Base Curb Weight plus

careful not to overload your

al equipment.

actual Cargo Weight plus passen-

vehicle.

gers.

Vehicle Curb Weight

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

This is the weight of your new vehicle

Rating)

when you picked it up from your deal-

er plus any aftermarket equipment.

This is the maximum allowable

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

(including all options, equipment,

Cargo Weight

passengers and cargo). The GVWR

This figure includes all weight added

is shown on the Certification Label

to the Base Curb Weight, including

located on the driver’s door sill.

cargo and optional equipment.

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What to do in an emergency

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

To turn the hazard warning flasher

WHILE DRIVING

on or off, press the hazard warning

flasher button with the Engine

If the engine stalls while driving

Start/Stop button in any position. The

•

Reduce your speed gradually,

button is located in the center fascia

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

panel. All turn signal lights will flash

tiously off the road to a safe place.

simultaneously.

•

Turn on your hazard warning flash-

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

er.

ates whether your vehicle is run-

•

Try to start the engine again. If your

ning or not.

vehicle will not start, we recom-

• The turn signals do not work when

mend that you contact an author-

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the hazard flasher is on.

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

The hazard warning flasher serves as

a warning to other drivers to exercise

extreme caution when approaching,

overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

It should be used whenever emer-

gency repairs are being made or

when the vehicle is stopped near the

edge of a roadway.

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If the engine stalls at a cross-

If you have a flat tire while

•

When the vehicle is stopped, press

road or crossing

driving

the hazard warning flasher button,

move the shift lever into P (Park,

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

for automatic transmission/dual

crossing, if safe to do so, move the

ing:

clutch transmission vehicle) or

shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

•

Take your foot off the accelerator

neutral

(for manual transmission

and then push the vehicle to a safe

pedal and let the vehicle slow

vehicle), apply the parking brake,

location.

down while driving straight ahead.

and place the ignition switch in the

Do not apply the brakes immedi-

LOCK/OFF position.

ately or attempt to pull off the road

•

Have all passengers get out of the

as this may cause loss of vehicle

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on

control resulting in an accident.

the side of the vehicle that is away

When the vehicle has slowed to

from traffic.

such a speed that it is safe to do

so, brake carefully and pull off the

•

When changing a flat tire, follow

the instructions provided later in

road. Drive off the road as far as

possible and park on firm, level

this chapter.

ground. If you are on a divided

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highway, do not park in the median

area between the two traffic lanes.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

JUMP STARTING

If the engine doesn't turn over

If the engine turns over nor-

Jump starting can be dangerous if

or turns over slowly

mally but doesn't start

done incorrectly. Follow the jump

starting procedure in this section to

• Be sure the shift lever is in N

• Check the fuel level and add fuel if

avoid serious injury or damage to

(Neutral) or P (Park) if it is an auto-

necessary.

your vehicle. If in doubt about how to

matic transmission vehicle. The

If the engine still does not start, we

properly jump start your vehicle, we

engine starts only when the shift

recommend that you call an author-

strongly recommend that you have a

lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park).

ized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

service technician or towing service

• Check the battery connections to

do it for you.

be sure they are clean and tight.

• Turn on the interior light. If the light

dims or goes out when you operate

the starter, the battery is drained.

Do not push or pull the vehicle to

start it. This could cause damage to

your vehicle. See instructions for

"Jump Starting" provided in this

chapter.

CAUTION

Push or pull starting the vehicle

may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overload which can

lead to damage to the emission

control system.

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WARNING

(Continued)

(Continued)

Batteries contain sulfu-

•

NEVER attempt to recharge

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

ric acid which is highly

the battery when the vehicle’s

DEATH to you or bystanders,

corrosive. Do not allow

battery cables are connected

always follow these precautions

acid to contact your

to the battery.

when working near or handling

eyes, skin or clothing.

•

The electrical ignition system

the battery:

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

works with high voltage.

Always read and follow

your eyes with clean water for at

NEVER touch these compo-

instructions carefully

least 15 minutes and get imme-

nents with the engine running

when handling a battery.

diate medical attention. If acid

or when the Engine Start/Stop

Wear eye protection

gets on your skin, thoroughly

button is in the ON position.

designed to protect the

wash the area. If you feel pain or

•

Do not allow the (+) and (-)

eyes from acid splashes.

a burning sensation, get med-

jumper cables to touch. It may

ical attention immediately.

Keep all flames, sparks,

cause sparks.

or smoking materials

• When lifting a plastic-cased

•

The battery may rupture or

away from the battery.

battery, excessive pressure

explode when you jump start

on the case may cause battery

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Hydrogen is always

with a low or frozen battery.

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

present in battery cells,

carrier or with your hands on

is highly combustible,

opposite corners.

and may explode if ignit-

ed.

• Do not attempt to jump start

your vehicle if your battery is

Keep batteries out of

frozen.

reach of children.

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What to do in an emergency

NOTICE

Jump starting procedure

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Information

1. Position the vehicles close enough

To prevent damage to your vehi-

An inappropriately disposed

that the jumper cables will reach,

cle:

battery can be harmful to the

but do not allow the vehicles to

Pb

environment and human

• Only use a 12-volt power supply

touch.

health. Dispose the battery

(battery or jumper system) to

according to your local law(s)

2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in

jump start your vehicle.

the engine compartment at all

or regulations.

• Do not attempt to jump start

times, even when the vehicles are

your vehicle by push-starting.

turned off.

3. Turn off all electrical devices such

as radios, lights, air conditioning,

etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park, for

automatic transmission vehicle) or

neutral

(for manual transmission

vehicle), and set the parking

brakes. Turn both vehicles OFF.

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7. Connect the other end of the sec-

Disconnect the jumper cables in the

ond jumper cable to the black,

exact reverse order you connected

negative

(-) chassis ground of

them:

your vehicle (4).

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from

Do not allow the jumper cables to

the black, negative

(-) chassis

contact anything except the cor-

ground of your vehicle (4).

rect battery or jumper terminals or

2. Disconnect the other end of the

the correct ground. Do not lean

jumper cable from the black, neg-

over the battery when making

ative (-) battery/chassis ground of

connections.

the assisting vehicle (3).

8. Start the engine of the assisting

3. Disconnect the second jumper

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vehicle and let it run at approxi-

cable from the red, positive

(+)

4. Connect the jumper cables in the

mately 2,000 rpm for a few min-

battery/jumper terminal of the

exact sequence shown in the illus-

utes. Then start your vehicle.

assisting vehicle (2).

tration. First connect one jumper

If your vehicle will not start after a

4. Disconnect the other end of the

cable to the red, positive

(+)

few attempts, it probably requires

jumper cable from the red, positive

jumper terminal of your vehicle

servicing. In this event please seek

(+) jumper terminal of your vehicle

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(1).

qualified assistance. If the cause of

(1).

5. Connect the other end of the

your battery discharging is not

jumper cable to the red, positive

apparent, have your vehicle checked

(+) battery/jumper terminal of the

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

assisting vehicle (2).

6. Connect the second jumper cable

to the black, negative (-) battery/

chassis ground of the assisting

vehicle (3).

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates

WARNING

WARNING

overheating, you experience a loss

of power, or hear loud pinging or

While the engine is

NEVER remove the

knocking, the engine may be over-

running, keep hands,

radiator cap or the

heating. If this happens, you should:

clothing and tools

drain plug while the

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon

away from the mov-

engine and radiator

as it is safe to do so.

ing parts such as the

are hot. Hot coolant

2. Place the shift lever in P (Park, for

cooling fan and drive

and steam may blow out under

automatic transmission vehicle) or

belt to prevent seri-

pressure, causing serious injury.

neutral

(for manual transmission

ous injury.

Turn the engine off and wait

vehicle) and set the parking brake.

until the engine cools down.

If the air conditioning is ON, turn it

Use extreme care when remov-

OFF.

4. Check for coolant leaking from the

ing the radiator cap. Wrap a

3. If engine coolant is running out

radiator, hoses or under the vehi-

thick towel around it, and turn it

under the vehicle or steam is com-

cle. (If the air conditioning had been

counterclockwise slowly to the

ing out from the hood, stop the

in use, it is normal for cold water to

first stop. Step back while the

engine. Do not open the hood until

be draining from it when you stop.)

pressure is released from the

the coolant has stopped running

5. If engine coolant is leaking out, stop

cooling system. When you are

or the steaming has stopped. If

the engine immediately and we rec-

sure all the pressure has been

there is no visible loss of engine

ommend that you call an authorized

released, press down on the

coolant and no steam, leave the

HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

cap, using a thick towel, and

engine running and check to be

continue turning counterclock-

sure the engine cooling fan is

wise to remove it.

operating. If the fan is not running,

turn the engine off.

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6. If you cannot find the cause of the

CAUTION

overheating, wait until the engine

temperature has returned to nor-

• Serious loss of coolant indi-

mal. Then, if coolant has been

lost, carefully add coolant to the

cates a leak in the cooling

system and we recommend

reservoir to bring the fluid level in

the reservoir up to the halfway

the system be checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

mark.

7. Proceed with caution, keeping

• When the engine overheats

from low engine coolant, sud-

alert for further signs of overheat-

ing. If overheating happens again,

denly adding engine coolant

may cause cracks in the

we recommend that you call an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

engine. To prevent damage,

add engine coolant slowly in

assistance.

small quantities.

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What to do in an emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)

Check tire pressure

• The displayed tire pressure values

(if equipped)

may differ from those measured

with a tire pressure gauge.

■ Supervision cluster

■ Supervision cluster

(Type A)

(Type B)

• You can change the tire pressure

unit in the User Settings Mode on

the cluster.

- psi, kpa, bar (Refer to the "User

Settings Mode" section in

chapter 3).

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■ Supervision cluster

OAD065024L/OAD065025L

• You can check the tire pressure in

the Information Mode on the clus-

ter.

Refer to the "User Settings

Mode" section in chapter 3.

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• Tire pressure is displayed after a

(1) Low Tire Pressure Telltale/TPMS

few minutes of driving after initial

Malfunction Indicator

engine start up.

(2) Low Tire Pressure Position

• If tire pressure is not displayed

Telltale and Tire Pressure Telltale

when the vehicle is stopped, "Drive

(Shown on the LCD display)

to display" message will appear.

After driving, check the tire pres-

sure.

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Tire pressure monitoring sys-

As an added safety feature, your

Your vehicle has also been equipped

tem

vehicle has been equipped with a tire

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

indicate when the system is not

that illuminates a low tire pressure

operating properly. The TPMS mal-

WARNING

telltale when one or more of your

function indicator is combined with

tires is significantly under-inflated.

the low tire pressure telltale. When

Over-inflation or under-inflation

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

the system detects a malfunction,

can reduce tire life, adversely

sure telltale illuminates, you should

the telltale will flash for approximate-

affect vehicle handling, and

stop and check your tires as soon as

ly one minute and then remain con-

lead to sudden tire failure that

possible, and inflate them to the

tinuously illuminated. This sequence

may cause loss of vehicle con-

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

will continue upon subsequent vehi-

trol resulting in an accident.

cantly under-inflated tire causes the

cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tire to overheat and can lead to tire

tion exists.

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

failure.

vided), should be checked monthly

When the malfunction indicator is illu-

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-

minated, the system may not be able

when cold and inflated to the inflation

pressure recommended by the vehi-

ciency and tire tread life, and may

to detect or signal low tire pressure

affect the vehicle’s handling and

as intended. TPMS malfunctions may

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

stopping ability.

occur for a variety of reasons, includ-

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ing the installation of replacement or

your vehicle has tires of a different

Please note that the TPMS is not a

size than the size indicated on the

substitute for proper tire mainte-

alternate tires or wheels on the vehi-

cle that prevent the TPMS from func-

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-

sure label, you should determine the

bility to maintain correct tire pres-

tioning properly.

proper tire inflation pressure for

sure, even if under-inflation has not

Always check the TPMS malfunction

those tires.)

reached the level to trigger illumina-

telltale after replacing one or more

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

telltale.

ensure that the replacement or alter-

nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS

to continue to function properly.

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What to do in an emergency

NOTICE

Low tire pressure

If either telltale illuminates, immedi-

telltale

ately reduce your speed, avoid hard

If any of the below happens, have

cornering and anticipate increased

the system checked by an author-

stopping distances. You should stop

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

Low tire pressure position and

and check your tires as soon as pos-

1. The Low Tire Pressure Telltale/

tire pressure telltale

sible. Inflate the tires to the proper

TPMS Malfunction Indicator

pressure as indicated on the vehi-

■ Supervision cluster

■ Supervision cluster

does not illuminate for 3 sec-

(Type A)

(Type B)

cle’s placard or tire inflation pressure

onds when the ignition switch

label located on the driver’s side cen-

is placed to the ON position or

ter pillar outer panel.

engine is running.

If you cannot reach a service station

2. The TPMS Malfunction Indicator

or if the tire cannot hold the newly

remains illuminated after blink-

added air, replace the low pressure

ing for approximately 1 minute.

tire with the spare tire.

3. The Low Tire Pressure Position

The Low Tire Pressure Telltale will

Telltale remains illuminated.

remain on and the TPMS Malfunction

Indicator may blink for one minute

and then remain illuminated (when

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the vehicle is driven approximately

When the tire pressure monitoring

20 minutes at speed above 25 km/h

system warning indicators are illumi-

(15.5 mph)) until you have the low

nated and warning message dis-

pressure tire repaired and replaced

played on the cluster LCD display,

on the vehicle.

one or more of your tires is signifi-

cantly under-inflated. The Low Tire

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Information

Pressure Position Telltale will indi-

cate which tire is significantly under-

The spare tire is not equipped with a

inflated by illuminating the corre-

tire pressure sensor.

sponding position light.

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TPMS (Tire Pressure

CAUTION

WARNING

Monitoring System)

malfunction indicator

In winter or cold weather, the

Low pressure damage

Low Tire Pressure Telltale may

The TPMS Malfunction Indicator will

Significantly low tire pressure

be illuminated if the tire pres-

illuminate after it blinks for approxi-

makes the vehicle unstable and

sure was adjusted to the recom-

mately one minute when there is a

can contribute to loss of vehicle

mended tire inflation pressure

problem with the Tire Pressure

control and increased braking

in warm weather. It does not

Monitoring System.

distances.

mean your TPMS is malfunc-

Have the system checked by an

tioning because the decreased

Continued driving on low pres-

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

temperature leads to a propor-

sure tires can cause the tires to

as possible.

tional lowering of tire pressure.

overheat and fail.

When you drive your vehicle

NOTICE

from a warm area to a cold area

If there is a malfunction with the

or from a cold area to a warm

TPMS, the Low Tire Pressure

area, or the outside temperature

Position Telltale will not be dis-

is greatly higher or lower, you

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played even though the vehicle

should check the tire inflation

has an under-inflated tire.

pressure and adjust the tires to

the recommended tire inflation

pressure.

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What to do in an emergency

NOTICE

Changing a tire with TPMS

Once the original tire equipped with

a tire pressure monitoring sensor is

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

The TPMS Malfunction Indicator

reinflated to the recommended pres-

Pressure and Position telltales will

may illuminate after blinking for

sure and reinstalled on the vehicle,

come on. Have the flat tire repaired

one minute if the vehicle is near

the Low Tire Pressure Telltale and

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

electric power supply cables or

TPMS Malfunction Indicator will go

as soon as possible or replace the

radio transmitters such as police

off within a few minutes of driving.

flat tire with the spare tire.

stations, government and public

If the indicators do not extinguish

offices, broadcasting stations,

after a few minutes, please visit an

military installations, airports,

CAUTION

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

transmitting towers, etc.

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

Additionally, the TPMS Malfunction

Never use a puncture-repairing

pressure sensor mounted inside the

Indicator may illuminate if snow

agent not approved by HYUNDAI

tire behind the valve stem (except for

chains are used or electronic

dealer to repair and/or inflate a

the spare tire). You must use TPMS

devices such as computers, charg-

low pressure tire. Tire sealant

specific wheels. It is recommended

ers, remote starters, navigation,

not approved by HYUNDAI deal-

that you always have your tires serv-

etc. This may interfere with normal

er may damage the tire pressure

iced by an authorized HYUNDAI

operation of the TPMS.

sensor.

dealer.

You may not be able to identify a tire

The spare tire (if equipped) does not

with low pressure by simply looking

come with a tire pressure monitoring

at it. Always use a good quality tire

sensor. When the low pressure tire or

pressure gauge to measure. Please

the flat tire is replaced with the spare

note that a tire that is hot (from being

tire, the Low Tire Pressure Telltale will

driven) will have a higher pressure

remain on. Also, the TPMS Malfunction

measurement than a tire that is cold.

Indicator will illuminate after blinking for

one minute if the vehicle is driven at

speed above 25 km/h (15.5 mph) for

approximately 20 minutes.

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