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09
9-11
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 itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals Driving
condition
Engine oil and filter *
1R Replace every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition A, B, F, G,
H, I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and
boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers
and rotors IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Cabin air filter RReplace more frequently
depending on the condition C, E, G
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid (if equipped) RReplace every 60,000miles
(90,000 km) A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, K
Rear differential oil RReplace every 72,000 miles
(120,000 km) C, D, E, G,
H, I, J
Transfer case oil No check, No service required
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral
oil) is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated for
severe maintenance condition.

Maintenance
9-14
Engine Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid (if equipped)
Intelligent variable transmission fluid
should not be checked under normal
usage conditions.
We recommend that the Intelligent
variable transmission fluid is 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.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal and
cables.
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.

09
9-27
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

09
9-31
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.

09
9-65
Interior Care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil, from
contacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discoloration.
If they do contact the interior parts,
wipe them off immediately. See the
instructions for the proper way to clean
vinyl.
NOTICE
• Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside the
vehicle as this may damage them.
• When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high
alcohol content solutions or acid/
alkaline detergents, the color of the
leather may fade or the surface may
get stripped off.
Cleaning the upholstery and interior
trim
Vinyl (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from
fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution
recommended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with
a fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do
not receive immediate attention, the
fabric can be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
NOTICE
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect the
fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant
properties.

Index
I-6
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) ........................................................................\
7-109
Function malfunction and limitations ............................................................7-1

13
Function operation ........................................................................\
..................7

-111
Function settings ........................................................................\
....................7-1

10
Hood
........................................................................\
............................................ 5-59
How to Use

This Manual
........................................................................\
............... 1-4
I
If the Engine Overheats
........................................................................\
................. 8-6
If the Engine

Will not Start
........................................................................\
............ 8-3
If the Engine Doesn’t

Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly
....................................8-3
If the Engine T

urns Over Normally but Doesn’t Start
....................................... 8-3
If you Have a Flat

Tire (With spare tire)
............................................................. 8-14
Changing Tires ........................................................................\
......................... 8-15
Jack and T

ools
........................................................................\
.......................... 8-14
Ignition Switch
........................................................................\
.............................. 6-5
Engine Start/Stop Button ........................................................................\
............6-8
Key Ignition Switch ........................................................................\
.................. 6-5
Important Safety Precautions
........................................................................\
......... 3-2
Air Bag Hazards ........................................................................\
......................... 3-2
Always W

ear Your Seat Belt
........................................................................\
...... 3-2
Control Your

Speed
........................................................................\
.................... 3-2
Driver Distraction ........................................................................\
....................... 3-2
Keep Y

our Vehicle in Safe Condition
................................................................. 3-2
Restrain All

Children
........................................................................\
.................. 3-2
In Case of an Emer

gency While Driving
............................................................... 8-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ..................................................8-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving ..................................................................... 8-2
If you Have a Flat T

ire While Driving
............................................................... 8-3
Infotainment System
........................................................................\
.................. 5-1

17
Antenna ........................................................................\
..................................5-1

18
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology hands-free ..................................................5-120
How vehicle radio works ........................................................................\
........ 5-121
Infotainment system ........................................................................\
............... 5-120
Steering wheel audio control ........................................................................\
..5-1

19
USB Port ........................................................................\
................................5-1

17
Voice recognition ........................................................................\
....................5-120

I
I-11
Special Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
.........6-43
Driving at Night ........................................................................\
....................... 6-44
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................\
.........6-45
Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
................... 6-44
Hazardous Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
.6-43
Highway Driving ........................................................................\
...................... 6-45
Rocking the V

ehicle........................................................................\
.................. 6-43
Smooth Cornering ........................................................................\
.................... 6-44
Steering

Wheel
........................................................................\
............................. 5-38
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................................................................\
.5-38
Horn ........................................................................\
.......................................... 5-40
Tilt Steering /

Telescope Steering
..................................................................... 5-39
Storage Compartment
........................................................................\
................ 5-1

10
Center console storage ........................................................................\
...........5-1

10
Glove box ........................................................................\
...............................5-1

10
Sunroof
........................................................................\
........................................ 5-55
Resetting the sunroof ........................................................................\
................5-58
Sunroof open warning ........................................................................\
..............5-58
Sunroof opening and closing ........................................................................\
....5-56
Sunshade

........................................................................\
................................... 5-57
Tilting the sunroof ........................................................................\
.................... 5-57
T
T

ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
........................................................... 8-8
Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
...... 8-12
Check tire pressure ........................................................................\
..................... 8-8
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale .........................................8-10
Low tire pressure telltale ........................................................................\
.......... 8-10
Tire pressure monitoring system ........................................................................\
8-9
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator ...................8-12
T

ire Specification and Pressure Label
................................................................. 2-14
T

ires and Wheels
........................................................................\
.................. 2-9/9-27
All Season T

ires
........................................................................\
....................... 9-38
Check T

ire Inflation Pressure
........................................................................\
... 9-28
Low Aspect Ratio

Tires
........................................................................\
............ 9-39
Radial-Ply T

ires
........................................................................\
........................ 9-38
Recommended Cold T

ire Inflation Pressures
................................................... 9-27
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
................................ 9-38
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
...........................9-38