Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (2024 year). Manual in english - page 16

Maintenance

9-10

N

ormal M

ain

tenanc

e Schedule 

MAINTENANCE 

 

INTER

VALS

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Number o

f mon

ths or driving dis

tanc

e, whiche

ver c

omes fir

st

M

on

ths

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

168

180

Miles x 1,000

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

104

112

120

Km x 1,000

13

26

39

52

65

78

91

104

117

130

143

156

169

182

195

Cooling s

ys

tem

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Engine coolan

t / In

vert

er coolan

t 

*6

 

 A

t fir

st, r

eplace a

t 120

,000 miles (200

,000 km

) or 120 mon

ths

 

Aft

er tha

t, r

eplace e

very 2

4,

000 miles (39

,000 km

) or 2

4 mon

ths 

*7

All electrical s

ys

tems 

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Dual clut

ch tr

ansmission fluid 

*8

 

N

o check, no service r

equied

Engine clut

ch actua

tor fluid 

R

eplace e

very 2

4,

000 miles (39

,000 km

) or 2

4 mon

ths

 

Inspect e

very 8,

000 miles (13,

000 km

) or 12 mon

ths

Engine clut

ch actua

tor hose and line 

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Br

ak

e lines, hoses and connections 

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Br

ak

e pedal 

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Br

ak

e fluid 

Inspect e

very 8,

000 miles (13,

000 km

) or 12 mon

ths, 

 

and r

eplace e

very 48,

000 miles (78,

000 km

) or 48 mon

ths

Br

ak

e discs and pads

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I : Inspect and if necessary

, adjus

t, corr

ect, clean or r

eplace.

R : R

eplace or change.

*6 :

 

When adding coolan

t, use only deioniz

ed w

at

er or so

ft w

at

er f

or y

our v

ehicle and ne

ver mix har

d w

at

er in the coolan

t filled a

t 

the f

act

ory

.

*7 :

 

For y

our con

venience, it can be r

eplaced prior t

o it’

s in

terv

al when y

ou do main

tenance o

f o

ther it

ems.

*8 :

 

Dual Clut

ch T

ransmission (DCT) fluid should be changed an

ytime it has been submer

ged in w

at

er

.

09

9-11

N

ormal M

ain

tenanc

e Schedule 

MAINTENANCE 

 

INTER

VALS

MAINTENANCE ITEM

Number o

f mon

ths or driving dis

tanc

e, whiche

ver c

omes fir

st

M

on

ths

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

120

132

144

156

168

180

Miles x 1,000

8

16

24

32

40

48

56

64

72

80

88

96

104

112

120

Km x 1,000

13

26

39

52

65

78

91

104

117

130

143

156

169

182

195

St

eering gear r

ack, link

age and boo

ts

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Driv

esha

ft and boo

ts

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

R

ota

te Tir

es (Includes Tir

e Pr

essur

e and T

read W

ear 

Inspection

)

R

ota

te e

very 8,

000 miles (13,

000 km

) or 12 mon

ths

Fr

on

t suspension ball join

ts

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Bolt and nuts on chassis and body 

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner r

efriger

an

t

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Air conditioner compr

essor 

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

Cabin air filt

er

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

R

I

Exhaus

t s

ys

tem 

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I : Inspect and if necessary

, adjus

t, corr

ect, clean or r

eplace.

R : R

eplace or change.

Maintenance

9-12

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions 

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe 

driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.

R : Replace

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace

Maintenance item

Maintenance 

operation

Maintenance Intervals

Driving 

condition

Engine oil and engine oil filter

R

Replace every 3,750 

miles (6,000 km)  

or 6 months

A, B, C, D, E, F, 

G, H, I, J, K, L

Air cleaner filter

R

Replace more 

frequently depending 

on the condition

C, E

Spark plugs

R

Replace more 

frequently depending 

on the condition

A, B, F, G, H, 

I, K

HSG (Hybrid Starter & 

Generator) belt

R

Every 30,000 miles 

(48,000 km) or 24 

months

B, C, D, E, I, K

I

Every 5,000 miles 

(8,000 km) or 6 months

Dual clutch transmission fluid

R

Every 80,000 miles 

(120,000 km)

C, D, E, F, G, 

H, I, J

09

9-13

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions 

Maintenance item

Maintenance 

operation

Maintenance Intervals

Driving condition

Steering gear rack, 

linkage and boots

I

Inspect more frequently 

depending on the 

condition

C, D, E, F, G

Front suspension ball 

joints

I

Inspect more frequently 

depending on the 

condition

C, D, E, F, G

Disc brakes and pads, 

calipers and rotors

I

Inspect more frequently 

depending on the 

condition

C, D, E, G, H

Parking brake

I

Inspect more frequently 

depending on the 

condition

C, D, G, H

Driveshaft and boots

I

Inspect more frequently 

depending on the 

condition

C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J

Cabin air filter

R

Replace more frequently 

depending on the 

condition

C, E, G

Severe driving conditions

A.  Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature 

or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature

B.  Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E.  Driving in heavy dust conditions
F.  Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H. Using for towing or camping, and driving with loading on the roof.
I.  Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
J.  Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration.
K.  Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L.  Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower 

grade spec, etc.)

Maintenance

9-14

Engine Oil and Filter

The engine oil and filter should be 

changed at the intervals specified in the 

maintenance schedule. If the vehicle 

is being driven in severe conditions, 

more frequent oil and filter changes are 

required.

Drive Belts

Inspect all drive belts for evidence 

of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil 

saturation and replace if necessary. Drive 

belts should be checked periodically 

for proper tension and adjusted as 

necessary.

Fuel Filter

A clogged-up fuel filter may limit the 

vehicle driving speed, damage the 

emission system, and cause the hard 

starting. When a considerable amount 

of foreign substances are accumulated 

in the fuel tank, the fuel filter should be 

replaced.
Upon installing a new fuel filter, operate 

the engine for several minutes, and 

check the connections for any leakages. 

Fuel filters should be installed by an 

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) 

Belt 

The HSG belt should be changed at the 

intervals specified in the maintenance 

schedule. 

Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and 

Connections

Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and 

connections for leakage and damage. 

Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer 

replace any damaged or leaking parts 

immediately.

Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap

The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should 

be inspected at those intervals specified 

in the maintenance schedule. Make sure 

a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is 

correctly replaced.

Air Cleaner Filter

A genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter 

is recommended when the filter is 

replaced.

Spark Plugs

Make sure to install new spark plugs of 

the correct heat range.
When assembling parts, be sure to 

wipe out foreign substances inside 

and outside of the boot bottom of the 

ignition coil and the insulator of the 

spark plug with a soft cloth to prevent 

contamination of the spark plug 

insulator.

Cooling System

Check cooling system components, such 

as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and 

connections for leakage and damage. 

Replace any damaged parts.

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS

09

9-15

Engine Coolant/Inverter Coolant 

The coolant should be changed at the 

intervals specified in the maintenance 

schedule.

Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid 

Dual clutch transmission fluid should 

not be checked under normal usage 

conditions. 
Have Intelligent variable transmission 

fluid changed by an authorized HYUNDAI 

dealer according to the maintenance 

schedule.

Brake Hoses and Lines

Visually check for proper installation, 

chafing, cracks, deterioration and any 

leakage. Replace any deteriorated or 

damaged parts immediately.

Brake Fluid 

Check the brake fluid level in the brake 

fluid reservoir. The level should be 

between the MIN and the MAX marks 

on the side of the reservoir. Use only 

hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 

4 specification..

Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and 

Rotors

Check the pads for excessive wear, discs 

for run out and wear, and calipers for 

fluid leakage.

Suspension Mounting Bolts

Check the suspension connections for 

looseness or damage. Retighten to the 

specified torque.

Steering Gear Box, Linkage & 

Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint

With the vehicle stopped and the engine 

off, check for excessive freeplay in the 

steering wheel. Check the linkage for 

bends or damage. Check the dust boots 

and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, 

or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.

Drive Shafts and Boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps 

for cracks, deterioration, or damage. 

Replace any damaged parts and, if 

necessary, repack the grease.

Air Conditioning Refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and 

connections for leakage and damage.

Maintenance

9-16

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Engine oil is used for lubrication and 

cooling, so it is gradually consumed 

during driving the vehicle.
Regularly check and manage the oil level 

using the following procedure.
1.  Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s 

precautions.

2.  Be sure the vehicle is on the level 

ground in P (Park) with the parking 

brake set. If possible, block the 

wheels.

3.  Turn the engine on and allow the 

engine to reach normal operating 

temperature.

4.  Turn the engine off and wait about 15 

minutes (with oil filler cap and dipstick 

detached) for the oil to return to the 

oil pan.

5.  Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and 

re-insert it fully.

OCN7H090003

6.  Pull the dipstick out again and 

checkthe level.  

OCN7H090004

7.  If the oil level is below L, add 

enoughoil to bring the level to F. 

Use only the specified engine oil. (refer 

to “Recommended Lubricants and 

Capacities” in chapter 2).

ENGINE OIL

09

9-17

NOTICE

To prevent damage to your engine:

• 

Do not spill engine oil when adding 

or changing engine oil. Wipe off 

spilled oil immediately.

• 

The engine oil consumption may 

increase while you break in a new 

vehicle and it will be stabilized after 

driving 4,000 miles (6,000 km).

• 

The engine oil consumption can be 

affected by driving habits, climate 

conditions, traffic conditions, oil 

quality, etc. Therefore, inspect the 

engine oil level regularly and refill it 

if necessary.

• 

The engine oil change interval is 

set for the purpose of preventing 

oil deterioration, and is not related 

the amount of oil consumption; so, 

check and refill the amount of the oil 

regularly. 

Checking the Engine Oil and 

Filter

• 

Have engine oil and filter changed 

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer 

according to the Maintenance 

Schedule at the beginning of this 

chapter.

• 

If exceeding the maintenance 

schedule for replacement of engine 

oil, the engine oil performance 

may deteriorate and the engine 

condition may be affected. Therefore, 

the replacement cycle should be 

observed.

• 

If the maintenance schedule to 

replace engine oil is exceeded, 

the engine oil performance may 

deteriorate, and the engine condition 

may be affected. Therefore, replace 

the engine oil according to the 

maintenance schedule. 

• 

To keep the engine in optimal 

condition, use the recommended 

engine oil and filter. If the 

recommended engine oil and filter are 

not used, replace it according to the 

maintenance schedule under severe 

usage conditions. 

• 

The purpose of the maintenance 

schedule for engine oil replacement 

is to prevent oil deterioration and it is 

irrelevant to oil consumption. Check 

and refill engine oil regularly.

Maintenance

9-18

 CAUTION

The engine oil is very hot immediately 

after the vehicle has been driven and 

can cause burns during replacement. 

Replace the engine oil after the engine 

oil has cooled down. 

 WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 

WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause cancer, 

birth defects and reproductive harm. 

Used engine oil may cause irritation or 

cancer of the skin if left in contact with 

the skin for prolonged periods of time. 

Always protect your skin by washing 

your hands thoroughly with soap and 

warm water as soon as possible after 

handling used oil.

NOTICE

Never add any additives to the engine 

oil. Engine oil additives can change the 

properties of engine oil and may cause 

serious engine failure.

09

9-19

The high-pressure cooling system has a 

reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze 

coolant. The reservoir is filled at the 

factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and 

coolant level at least once a year, at 

the beginning of the winter season and 

before traveling to a colder climate.

NOTICE

• 

When the engine overheats by low 

level of the engine coolant, suddenly 

adding engine coolant may cause 

cracks in the engine. To prevent 

damage, add engine coolant slowly 

in small quantities.

• 

Do not drive with no engine coolant. 

It may cause water pump failure and 

engine seizure, etc.

Checking the Coolant Level

OCN7H090005

„

„

Engine coolant

OCN7H093006

„

„

Inverter coolant

Check the condition and connections 

of all cooling system hoses and 

heater hoses. Replace any swollen or 

deteriorated hoses. 
The coolant level should be filled 

between the MAX and the MIN marks on 

the side of the coolant reservoir when 

the engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add the 

selected anti-freeze according to the 

proper coolant mix ratio to bring the level 

to the MAX mark, but do not overfill. If 

frequent additions are required, see an 

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling 

system inspection.  

ENGINE COOLANT/INVERTER COOLANT

Maintenance

9-20

 WARNING

OCN7H090007

„

„

Engine coolant cap 

OCN7H093008

„

„

Inverter coolant cap

1.  Check if the radiator cap label is 

straight In front.

2.  Make sure that the tiny protrusions 

inside the radiator cap should be 

securely interlocked.

 WARNING

Never remove the engine 

coolant cap and/or inverter 

coolant cap or the drain plug 

while the engine and radiator 

are hot. Hot coolant and steam 

may blow out under pressure, 

causing serious injury.

Turn the vehicle off and wait until 

the engine cools down. Use extreme 

care when removing the engine 

coolant cap and/or inverter coolant 

cap. Wrap a thick towel around it, 

and turn it counterclockwise slowly 

while the pressure is released from 

the cooling system. When you are sure 

all the pressure has been released, 

using a thick towel, continue turning 

counterclockwise to remove it.

 Information

The engine coolant and/or inverter coolant 

level is influenced by the hybrid system 

temperature. Before checking or refilling 

the engine coolant and/or inverter coolant, 

turn the hybrid vehicle off.

 WARNING

The electric motor for the 

cooling fan may continue to 

operate or start up when the 

engine is not running and can 

cause serious injury. Keep 

hands, clothing and tools away 

from the rotating fan blades of 

the cooling fan.

Keep hands, clothing and tools away 

from the rotating fan blades of the 

cooling fan.
Always turn off the vehicle unless the 

vehicle has to be inspected with the 

engine on. Be cautious as the cooling 

fan may operate until you disconnect 

the battery connector.

09

9-21

 WARNING

Make sure the coolant cap is properly 

closed after refilling coolant. Otherwise 

the engine could be overheated while 

driving.

„

„

Engine compartment front view

OOSH089010L

1.  Check if the coolant cap label is 

straight In front.

„

„

Engine compartment rear view

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2.  Make sure that the tiny protrusions 

inside the coolant cap are securely 

interlocked.

Recommended engine coolant

• 

When adding coolant, use only 

distilled (deionized) water for your 

vehicle and never mix hard water in 

the coolant filled at the factory.

• 

An improper coolant mixture can 

result in severe malfunction or engine 

damage.

• 

The engine in your vehicle has 

aluminum engine parts and must be 

protected by an ethylene-glycol with 

phosphate based coolant to prevent 

corrosion and freezing.

• 

Do not use alcohol or methanol 

coolant or mix them with the specified 

coolant.

• 

Do not use a solution that contains 

more than 60% antifreeze or less than 

35% antifreeze, which would reduce 

the effectiveness of the solution.

For mixing percentage, refer to the 

following table:

Ambient 

Temperature

Mixture Percentage 

(volume)

Antifreeze

Water

5°F (-15°C)

35

65

-13°F (-25°C)

40

60

-31°F (-35°C)

50

50

-49°F (-45°C)

60

40

 Information

If in doubt about the mix ratio, a 50% 

water and 50% antifreeze mix is the 

easiest to mix together as it will be the 

same quantity of each. It is suitable to use 

for most temperature ranges of - 31°F and 

higher.

Maintenance

9-22

 WARNING

The electric motor for the 

cooling fan may continue to 

operate or start up when the 

engine is not running and can 

cause serious injury. Keep 

hands, clothing and tools away 

from the rotating fan blades of 

the cooling fan.

The electric motor for the cooling 

fan is controlled by engine coolant 

temperature, refrigerant pressure and 

vehicle speed. As the engine coolant 

temperature decreases, the electric 

motor will automatically shut off. This is a 

normal condition. 

Changing Engine Coolant

Have coolant changed by an authorized 

HYUNDAI dealer according to the 

Maintenance Schedule at the beginning 

of this chapter.

 WARNING

Do not use engine coolant or antifreeze 

in the washer fluid reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely obscure 

visibility when sprayed on the 

windshield and may cause loss of 

vehicle control resulting in an accident.
Engine coolant may also cause damage 

to paint and body trim.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to engine parts, put 

a thick towel around the radiator cap 

before refilling the coolant to prevent 

the coolant from overflowing into 

engine parts, such as the alternator.

09

9-23

Checking the Hybrid Starter & 

Generator (HSG) Belt

Have the Hybrid Starter & Generator 

(HSG) belt inspected or replaced 

according to the Maintenance Schedule 

in this chapter by an authorized 

HYUNDAI dealer.

 CAUTION

When the HSG belt is worn out or 

damaged, replace the belt.
Otherwise, it may cause engine 

overheating or battery discharge.

 WARNING

• 

Turn the vehicle off while you inspect 

the engine or Hybrid Starter & 

Generator (HSG) belt. Otherwise it 

may result in serious injury.

• 

Keep hands, clothing etc. away from 

the Hybrid Starter & Generator (HSG) 

belt.

HYBRID STARTER & GENERATOR (HSG) BELT

Maintenance

9-24

Checking the Brake Fluid Level

OCN7H090010

Check the fluid level in the reservoir 

periodically. The fluid level should be 

between MAX and MIN marks on the side 

of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and 

adding brake fluid, clean the area around 

the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent 

brake fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX 

level. The level will fall with accumulated 

mileage. This is a normal condition 

associated with the wear of the brake 

linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have 

the system checked by an authorized 

HYUNDAI dealer.

 Information

Use only the specified brake fluid. Refer to 

“Recommended lubricants and capacities” 

in chapter 2.

 Information

Before removing the brake filler cap, read 

the warning on the cap.

 Information

Clean the filler cap before removing. Use 

only DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed 

container.

 WARNING

Do not let brake fluid enter into your 

eyes. If brake fluid gets in your eyes, 

flush your eyes with clean water for 

at least 15 minutes and get immediate 

medical attention.

NOTICE

• 

Do not allow brake fluid to contact 

the vehicle’s body paint, as it will 

result in paint damage.

• 

NEVER use brake fluid which has 

been exposed to open air for an 

extended time, as its quality cannot 

be guaranteed.

• 

Don’t put in the wrong type of fluid. 

A few drops of mineralbased oil such 

as engine oil in your brake system 

can damage system parts.

• 

To maintain the best braking 

performance and ABS/ESC 

performance, use genuine brake 

fluid that conform to specifications.
(Standard : SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, 

ISO4925 CLASS-6 and FMVSS 116 

DOT-4)

BRAKE FLUID

09

9-25

Checking the Engine Clutch 

Actuator Fluid Level

OCN7H093050N

In normal driving conditions, the 

actuator fluid level does not go down 

rapidly. However, oil consumption rate 

may rise as vehicle mileage increases, 

and leak-age in actuator related parts 

may result in increased consumption of 

the engine clutch actuator oil. Regularly 

check and make sure the engine clutch 

actuator oil fluid level is between MIN 

and MAX marks.
If the oil level is below MIN mark, have 

the vehicle checked by an authorized 

Hyundai dealer. 
If the fluid level is excessively low, have 

the system checked by an authorized 

Hyundai dealer.
Use only the specified engine clutch 

actuator fluid. (Refer to “Recommended 

lubricants and capacities” on page 2-12.)
Never mix different types of fluid.

• 

Check the fluid level in the engine 

clutch actuator fluid reservoir and add 

fluid if necessary.

The reservoir is translucent so that you 

can check the level with a quick visual 

inspection.

 CAUTION

Do not allow the engine clutch actuator 

fluid to contact the vehicle’s body paint, 

as paint damage will result. The engine 

clutch actuator fluid, which has been 

exposed to open air for an extended 

time should never be used as its quality 

cannot be guaranteed. It should be 

properly disposed. Don’t put in the 

wrong kind of fluid. A few drops of 

mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in 

your engine clutch system can damage 

engine clutch system parts.

 WARNING

• 

In the event the engine clutch system 

requires frequent additions of fluid, 

have the system inspected by an 

authorized Hyundai dealer.

• 

When changing and adding the 

engine clutch actuator fluid, handle 

it carefully. Do not let it come in 

contact with your eyes. If engine 

clutch actuator fluid should come in 

contact with your eyes, immediately 

flush them with a large quantity 

of fresh tap water. Have your eyes 

examined by a doctor as soon as 

possible.

ENGINE CLUTCH ACTUATOR FLUID

Maintenance

9-26

Checking the Washer Fluid Level

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Check the fluid level in the washer fluid 

reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain 

water may be used if washer fluid is not 

available. However, use washer solvent 

with antifreeze characteristics in cold 

climates to prevent freezing.

 WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death, take 

the following safety precautions when 

using washer fluid:

• 

Do not use engine coolant or 

antifreeze in the washer fluid 

reservoir.
Engine coolant can severely obscure 

visibility when sprayed on the 

windshield and may cause loss 

of vehicle control resulting in an 

accident or damage to paint and 

body trim.

• 

Do not allow sparks or flames to 

contact the washer fluid or the 

washer fluid reservoir. Washer fluid 

may contain alcohol and can be 

flammable.

• 

Do not drink washer fluid and avoid 

contact with skin. Washer fluid is 

harmful to humans and animals.

• 

Keep washer fluid away from 

children and animals.

WASHER FLUID

Filter Replacement

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The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for 

inspection using compressed air. Do not 

attempt to wash or to rinse it, as water 

will damage the filter. If soiled, the air 

cleaner filter must be replaced.

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1.  Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching 

clip (1) and open the cover.

AIR CLEANER

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2.  Replace the air cleaner filter. Insert (2) 

completely into (3).

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3.  Insert the air cleaner cover in the 

hinge (4) and engage the clip (5) after 

closing the cover. 

4.  Check that the cover is firmly 

installed. 

 Information

If the vehicle is operated in extremely 

dusty or sandy areas, replace the element 

more often than the usual recommended 

intervals (refer to “Maintenance Under 

Severe Usage Conditions” in this chapter).

NOTICE

• 

Do not drive with the air cleaner filter 

removed. This will result in excessive 

engine wear.

• 

When removing the air cleaner filter, 

be careful that dust or dirt does not 

enter the air intake, or damage may 

result.

• 

Use HYUNDAI genuine parts. Use of 

non-genuine parts could damage the 

engine.

Maintenance

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Filter Inspection

The cabin air filter should be replaced 

according to the Maintenance Schedule. 

If the vehicle is operated in severely 

air-polluted cities or on dusty rough 

roads for a long period, it should be 

inspected more frequently and replaced 

earlier. When you replace the cabin air 

filter, replace it performing the following 

procedure, and be careful to avoid 

damaging other components.

Filter Replacement

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1.  Push in both sides of the glove box as 

shown. This will ensure that the glove 

box stopper pins will get released 

from its holding location allowing the 

glove box to hang.

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2.  Remove the cabin air filter case while 

pressing the lock on the right side of 

the cover.

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3.  Replace the cabin air filter.
4.  Reassemble in the reverse order of 

disassembly.

NOTICE

Install a new cabin air filter in the correct 

direction with the arrow symbol (↓) 

facing downwards, otherwise, it may be 

noisy and the effectiveness of the filter 

may be reduced.

CABIN AIR FILTER

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Blade Inspection

Contamination of either the windshield 

or the wiper blades with foreign matter 

can reduce the effectiveness of the 

windshield wiper functionality. Common 

sources of contamination are insects, 

tree sap, and hot wax treatments used 

by some commercial car washes. If the 

blades are not wiping properly, clean 

both the window and the blades with a 

clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the wiper blades, 

arms or other components, do not:

• 

Use gasoline, kerosene, paint 

thinner, or other solvents on or near 

them.

• 

Attempt to move the wipers 

manually.

• 

Use non-specified wiper blades.

 Information

Commercial hot waxes applied by 

automatic car washes have been known to 

make the windshield difficult to clean.

Blade Replacement

When the wipers no longer clean 

adequately, the blades may be worn or 

cracked, and require replacement. 

NOTICE

• 

In order to prevent damage to the 

hood and the wiper arms, the wiper 

arms should only be lifted when in 

the top wiping position.

• 

Always return the wiper arms to the 

windshield before driving.

NOTICE

The use of a non-specified wiper blade 

could result in wiper malfunction and 

failure.

WIPER BLADES

Maintenance

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Front windshield wiper service 

positions

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This vehicle has a “hidden” wiper design 

which means that the wipers cannot 

be lifted when they are in their bottom 

resting position.
1.  Within 20 seconds of turning off the 

engine, lift and hold the wiper lever 

up to the MIST position for about 2 

seconds until the wipers move to the 

top wipe position.

2.  At this time you can lift the wipers off 

the windshield.

3.  Gently put the wipers back down onto 

the windshield.

4.  Turn the wipers to any ON position 

to return the wipers to the bottom 

resting position.

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1.  Raise the wiper arm.

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2.  Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then pull 

down the blade assembly and remove 

it.

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3.  Install the new blade assembly.
4.  Return the wiper arm on the 

windshield.

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12 V auxiliary battery 

The 12 V auxiliary battery of the vehicle 

is integrated within the high-voltage 

battery. The high-voltage battery is 

located under the seat cushion. 
For battery related servicing, contact an 

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

12 V auxiliary battery connector 

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Disconnect the 12 V auxiliary battery 

connector located inside the engine 

room compartment to shut down the 

power of the 12 V auxiliary battery.
Connect the 12 V auxiliary battery 

connector again after the battery related 

maintenance is finished.

 CAUTION

• 

The efficiency of the battery 

decreases during low temperature. 

If the vehicle is not used for the 

extended period of time, park the 

vehicle indoors if possible.

• 

Always keep the battery charged to 

the full capacity. The battery case 

may damage due to freezing if the 

battery capacity is low.

• 

Do not install unauthorized electrical 

devices (for example, lamps, 

dashcam, etc.) to a vehicle. It may 

discharge the battery.

BATTERY

Maintenance

9-32

 WARNING

Tire failure may cause loss of 

vehicle control resulting in an 

accident. To reduce risk of SERIOUS 

INJURY or DEATH, take the 

following precautions:

• 

Inspect your tires monthly for 

proper inflation as well as wear 

and damage.

• 

The recommended cold tire 

pressure for your vehicle can be 

found in this manual and on the 

tire label located on the driver’s 

side center pillar. Always use a 

tire pressure gauge to measure 

tire pressure. Tires with too 

much or too little pressure wear 

unevenly causing poor handling.

• 

Check the pressure of the 

spare every time you check the 

pressure of the other tires on 

your vehicle.

• 

Replace tires that are worn, show 

uneven wear, or are damaged. 

Worn tires can cause loss of 

braking effectiveness, steering 

control, or traction.

• 

ALWAYS replace tires with 

the same type, size, brand, 

construction and tread pattern 

as each tire that was originally 

supplied with this vehicle. Using 

tires and wheels other than the 

recommended sizes could cause 

unusual handling characteristics, 

poor vehicle control, or 

negatively affect your vehicle’s 

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) 

resulting in a serious accident.

Tire Care

For proper maintenance, safety, and 

maximum fuel economy, you must 

always maintain recommended 

tire inflation pressures and stay 

within the load limits and weight 

distribution recommended for your 

vehicle.

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All specifications (sizes and 

pressures) can be found on a label 

attached to the driver’s side center 

pillar.

Recommended Cold Tire 

Inflation Pressures

All tire pressures (including the 

spare) should be checked when the 

tires are cold. “Cold tires” means the 

vehicle has not been driven for at 

least three hours or has been driven 

for less than one mile (1.6 km).
Warm tires normally exceed 

recommended cold tire pressures 

by 4 to 6 psi (28 to 41 kPa). Do not 

release air from warm tires to adjust 

the pressure or the tires will be 

under-inflated. For recommended 

inflation pressure, refer to “Tire and 

Wheels” in chapter 2.

TIRES AND WHEELS

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 WARNING

Recommended pressures must be 

maintained for the best ride, vehicle 

handling, and minimum tire wear.
Over-inflation or under-inflation 

can reduce tire life, adversely 

affect vehicle handling, and lead to 

sudden tire failure that could result 

in loss of vehicle control resulting in 

an accident.
Severe under-inflation can lead 

to severe heat build-up, causing 

blowouts, tread separation and 

other tire failures that can result in 

the loss of vehicle control resulting 

in an accident. This risk is much 

higher on hot days and when 

driving for long periods at high 

speeds.

 CAUTION

• 

Under-inflation results in 

excessive wear, poor handling 

and reduced fuel economy. 

Wheel deformation is also 

possible. Keep your tire pressures 

at the proper levels. If a tire 

frequently needs refilling, have 

it checked by an authorized 

HYUNDAI dealer.

• 

Over-inflation produces a harsh 

ride, excessive wear at the center 

of the tire tread, and a greater 

possibility of damage from road 

hazards.

Check Tire Inflation Pressure

Check your tires, including the spare 

tire, once a month or more.

How to check

Use a good quality tire pressure 

gauge to check tire pressure. You 

can not tell if your tires are properly 

inflated simply by looking at them. 

Radial tires may look properly 

inflated when they are under-

inflated.
Remove the valve cap from the tire 

valve stem. Press the tire gauge 

firmly onto the valve to get a 

pressure measurement. If the cold 

tire inflation pressure matches the 

recommended pressure on the tire 

label located on the driver’s side 

center pillar or in this manual. No 

further adjustment is necessary. If 

the pressure is low, add air until you 

reach the recommended 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.
If you overfill the tire, release air by 

pushing on the metal stem in the 

center of the tire valve. Recheck the 

tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be 

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.
A cold tire means the vehicle has 

been sitting for 3 hours and driven 

for less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3 

hour period.
Allow the tire to cool before 

measuring the inflation pressure. 

Always be sure the tire is cold before 

inflating to the recommended 

pressure.

Maintenance

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Tire Rotation

To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI 

recommends that the tires 

be rotated according to the 

maintenance schedule or sooner if 

irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for 

correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for 

uneven wear and damage. Abnormal 

wear is usually caused by incorrect 

tire pressure, improper wheel 

alignment, out-of-balance wheels, 

severe braking or severe cornering. 

Look for bumps or bulges in the 

tread or side of the tire. Replace 

the tire if you find any of these 

conditions. Replace the tire if fabric 

or cord is visible. After rotation, be 

sure to bring the front and rear tire 

pressures to specification and check 

lug nut tightness (proper torque is 

79~94 lbf·ft [11~13 kgf·m]).

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Disc brake pads should be inspected 

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

 Information

Tires that are asymmetrical or 

directional can only be installed 

on the wheel in one direction. 

The outside and inside of an 

asymmetrical tire is not easily 

distinguishable. Pay careful 

attention to the markings on the 

sidewalls of the tires, noting the 

“outside” marking and also the 

rotating direction before installing 

them on the vehicle.

 WARNING

• 

Do not use the compact spare 

tire for tire rotation.

• 

Do not mix bias ply and radial ply 

tires under any circumstances. 

This may cause unusual handling 

characteristics that may cause 

loss of vehicle control resulting in 

an accident.

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Wheel Alignment and Tire 

Balance

The wheels on your vehicle were 

aligned and balanced carefully at the 

factory to give you the longest tire 

life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to 

have your wheels aligned again. 

However, if you notice unusual tire 

wear or your vehicle pulling one way 

or the other, the alignment may need 

to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating 

when driving on a smooth road, your 

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

NOTICE

Improper wheel weights can 

damage your vehicle’s aluminum 

wheels. Use only approved wheel 

weights.

Tire Replacement

Tread wear indicator

Tread wear indicator

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If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear 

indicator will appear as a solid band 

across the tread. This shows there is 

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

left on the tire. Replace the tire when 

this happens.
Do not wait for the tread surface to 

become level with the tread wear 

indicators before replacing the tire.

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 WARNING

To reduce the risk of DEATH or 

SERIOUS INJURY:

• 

Replace tires that are worn, show 

uneven wear, or are damaged. 

Worn tires can cause loss of 

braking effectiveness, steering 

control, and traction.

• 

Always replace tires with the 

same size as each tire that was 

originally supplied with this 

vehicle. Using tires and wheels 

other than the recommended 

sizes could cause unusual 

handling characteristics, poor 

vehicle control, or negatively 

affect your vehicle’s Anti-Lock 

Brake System (ABS) resulting in a 

serious accident.

• 

Tires degrade over time, even 

when they are not being used. 

Regardless of the remaining 

tread, HYUNDAI recommends 

that tires be replaced after six (6) 

years of normal service.

• 

When replacing tires, it is 

recommended to replace the 

two front or two rear tires as a 

pair. Replacing just one tire can 

seriously affect your vehicle’s 

handling. If only replacing one 

pair of tires, it is recommended 

to install the pair of new tires on 

the rear axle.

• 

Heat caused by hot climates or 

frequent high loading conditions 

can accelerate the aging process. 

Failure to follow this warning 

may cause sudden tire failure, 

which could lead to a loss of 

vehicle control resulting in an 

accident.

Compact spare tire replacement

A compact spare tire has a shorter 

tread life than a regular size tire. 

Replace it when you can see the 

tread wear indicator bars on the tire. 

The replacement compact spare tire 

should be the same size and design 

tire as the one provided with your 

new vehicle and should be mounted 

on the same compact spare tire 

wheel. The compact spare tire is 

not designed to be mounted on a 

regular size wheel, and the compact 

spare tire wheel is not designed for 

mounting a regular size tire.

 WARNING

The original tire should be repaired 

or replaced as soon as possible to 

avoid failure of the spare and loss 

of vehicle control resulting in an 

accident. The compact spare tire 

is for emergency use only. Do not 

operate your vehicle over 50 mph 

(80 km/h) when using the compact 

spare tire.

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Wheel Replacement

When replacing the metal wheels 

for any reason, make sure the new 

wheels are equivalent to the original 

factory units in diameter, rim width 

and offset.

Tire Traction

Tire traction can be reduced if you 

drive on worn tires, tires that are 

improperly inflated or on slippery 

road surfaces. Tires should be 

replaced when the tread depth is at 

least 2/32 inch (1.6 mm). To reduce 

the possibility of losing control, slow 

down whenever there is rain, snow 

or ice on the road.

Tire Maintenance

In addition to proper inflation, 

correct wheel alignment helps to 

decrease tire wear. If you find a tire 

is worn unevenly, have your dealer 

check the wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed, 

make sure they are balanced. This 

will increase vehicle ride comfort 

and tire life. Additionally, a tire 

should always be rebalanced if it is 

removed from the wheel.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

This information identifies and 

describes the fundamental 

characteristics 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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1.  Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or brand name is 

shown.

2.  Tire size designation

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a 

tire size designation. You will need 

this information when selecting 

replacement tires for your car. 

The following explains what the 

letters and numbers in the tire size 

designation mean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as 

an example only; your tire size 

designator could vary depending on 

your vehicle.)

205/55R16 91H

205 -Tire width in millimeters.
55 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section 

height as a percentage of its 

width.

R - Tire construction code (Radial).
16 - Rim diameter in inches.
91 - 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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Wheel size designation

Wheels are also marked with 

important information that you need 

if you ever have to replace one. The 

following explains what the letters 

and numbers in the wheel size 

designation mean.
Example wheel size designation:

6.5J X 16

6.5 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
16 - Rim diameter in inches.

Tire speed ratings

The chart below lists many of the 

different speed ratings currently 

being used for passenger vehicle 

tires. The speed rating is part of the 

tire size designation on the sidewall 

of the tire. This symbol corresponds 

to that tire’s designed maximum safe 

operating speed.

Speed 

Rating 

Symbol

Maximum Speed

S

112 mph (180 km/h)

T

118 mph (190 km/h)

H

130 mph (210 km/h)

V

149 mph (240 km/h)

W

168 mph (270 km/h)

Y

186 mph (300 km/h)

3.  Checking tire life (TIN : Tire 

Identification Number)

Any tires that are over six years old, 

based on the manufacturing date, 

(including the spare tire) should be 

replaced by new tires. You can find 

the manufacturing date on the tire 

sidewall (possibly on the inside of 

the wheel), displaying the DOT Code. 

The DOT Code is a series of numbers 

on a tire consisting of numbers and 

English letters. The manufacturing 

date is designated by the last four 

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

The front part of the DOT shows a 

plant code number, tire size and 

tread pattern and the last four 

numbers indicate week and year 

manufactured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1423 represents that 

the tire was produced in the 14th 

week of 2023.

4. Tire ply composition and material

The number of layers or plies of 

rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire 

manufacturers also must indicate the 

materials in the tire, which include 

steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 

The letter “R” means radial ply 

construction; the letter “D” means 

diagonal or bias ply construction; 

and the letter “B” means belted-bias 

ply construction.

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5.  Maximum permissible inflation 

pressure

This number is the greatest amount 

of air pressure that should be put in 

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum 

permissible inflation pressure. Refer 

to the Tire and Loading Information 

label for recommended inflation 

pressure.

6. Maximum load rating

This number indicates the maximum 

load in kilograms and pounds that 

can be carried by the tire. When 

replacing the tires on the vehicle, 

always use a tire that has the same 

load rating as the factory installed 

tire.

7.  Uniform tire quality grading

Quality grades can be found where 

applicable on the tire sidewall 

between tread shoulder and 

maximum section width.
For example:
TREAD WEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A

Tread wear

The tread wear grade is a 

comparative rating based on the 

wear rate of the tire when tested 

under controlled conditions on a 

specified government test course. 

For example, a tire graded 150 would 

wear one-and-a-half times (1½) as 

well on the government course as a 

tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires 

depends upon the actual conditions 

of their use, however, and may 

depart significantly from the norm 

due to variations in driving habits, 

service practices and differences in 

road characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the 

sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires. 

The tires available as standard or 

optional equipment on your vehicle 

may vary with respect to grade.

Traction AA, A, B & C

The traction grades, from highest 

to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those 

grades represent the tire’s ability to 

stop on wet pavement as measured 

under controlled conditions on 

specified government test surfaces 

of asphalt and concrete. A tire 

marked C may have poor traction 

performance.

 WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this 

tire is based on straight-ahead 

braking traction tests, and does not 

include acceleration, cornering, 

hydroplaning, or peak traction 

characteristics.

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Temperature A, B & C

The temperature grades are A (the 

highest), B and C representing the 

tire’s resistance to the generation 

of heat and its ability to dissipate 

heat when tested under controlled 

conditions on a specified indoor 

laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can 

cause the material of the tire to 

degenerate and reduce tire life, and 

excessive temperature can lead to 

sudden tire failure. Grade C responds 

to a level of performance which 

all passenger car tires must meet 

under the Federal Motor Vehicle 

Safety Standard No. 109. Grades 

B and A represent higher levels of 

performance on the laboratory test 

wheel than the minimum required 

by law.

 WARNING

The temperature grade for this 

tire is established for a tire that 

is properly inflated and not 

overloaded. Excessive speed, 

under-inflation, over-inflation, or 

excessive loading, either separately 

or in combination, can cause heat 

build-up and possible sudden 

tire failure. This may cause loss 

of vehicle control resulting in an 

accident.

Tire Terminology and Definitions

Air Pressure

The amount of air inside the tire 

pressing outward on the tire. Air 

pressure is expressed in pounds per 

square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).

Accessory Weight

This means the combined weight 

of optional accessories. Some 

examples of optional accessories 

are automatic transmission, power 

seats, and air conditioning.

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.

Cold Tire Pressure

The amount of air pressure in a tire, 

measured in pounds per square inch 

(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire 

has built up heat from driving.

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Curb Weight

This means the weight of a motor 

vehicle with standard and optional 

equipment including the maximum 

capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but 

without passengers and cargo.

DOT Markings

A code molded into the sidewall 

of a tire signifying that the tire 

is in compliance with the U.S. 

Department of Transportation motor 

vehicle safety standards. The DOT 

code includes the Tire Identification 

Number (TIN), an alphanumeric 

designator which can also identify 

the tire manufacturer, production 

plant, brand and date of production.

GVWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

GAWR FRT

Gross Axle Weight Rating for the 

Front Axle.

GAWR RR

Gross Axle Weight Rating for the 

Rear axle.

Intended Outboard Sidewall

The side of an asymmetrical tire, 

that must always face outward when 

mounted on a vehicle.

Kilopascal (kPa)

The metric unit for air pressure.

Light truck (LT) tire

A tire designated by its manufacturer 

as primarily intended for use on 

lightweight trucks or multipurpose 

passenger vehicles.

Load ratings

The maximum load that a tire is rated 

to carry for a given inflation pressure.

Load Index

An assigned number ranging from 1 

to 279 that corresponds to the load 

carrying capacity of a tire.

Maximum Inflation Pressure

The maximum air pressure to which 

a cold tire may be inflated. The 

maximum air pressure is molded 

onto the sidewall.

Maximum Load Rating

The load rating for a tire at the 

maximum permissible inflation 

pressure for that tire.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight

The sum of curb weight; accessory 

weight; vehicle capacity weight; and 

production options weight.

Normal Occupant Weight

The number of occupants a vehicle 

is designed to seat multiplied by 150 

pounds (68 kg).

Occupant Distribution

Designated seating positions.

Outward Facing Sidewall

An asymmetrical tire has a particular 

side that faces outward when 

mounted on a vehicle. The outward 

facing sidewall bears white lettering 

or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or 

model name molding that is higher 

or deeper than the same moldings 

on the inner facing sidewall.

Passenger (P-Metric) tire

A tire used on passenger cars 

and some light duty trucks and 

multipurpose vehicles.