tires Hyundai Getz 2007 User Guide

8. CONSUMER INFORMATION
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................................... 8-2
Engine number ............................................................................... 8-2
Recommended inflation pressures ................................................... 8-3
Snow tires ........................................................................................ 8-4
Tire chains ....................................................................................... 8-4
Tire rotation ...................................................................................... 8-5
Tire balancing ................................................................................... 8-5
Tire traction ...................................................................................... 8-5
When to replace tires ....................................................................... 8-6
Spare tire and tools .......................................................................... 8-6
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CONSUMER INFORMATION 8- 3
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing. I020A01A-AAT TIRE INFORMATION The tires supplied on your new Hyundai are chosen to provide the best perfor-mance for normal driving. I030A03TB-GAT RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES The tire label located in the glove box gives the tire pressures recommended for your car.
These pressures were chosen to pro-vide the most satisfactory combination of ride comfort, tire wear and stabilityunder normal conditions. Tire pres- sures should be checked at least monthly. Proper tire inflation pressuresshould be maintained for these rea- sons:
o Lower-than-recommended tire pres-
sures cause uneven tread wear and poor handling.
o Higher-than-recommended tire pressures increase the chance ofdamage from impacts and causeuneven tread wear.
I010B02FC
HTB263
Diesel Engine
5.0Jx14 5.5Jx14 5.5Jx15 5.0Jx145.5Jx145.5Jx15
4.0Tx14 TIRE
SIZE
RIM
SIZE PRESSURE, kPa (PSI)
165/65R14175/65R14 185/55R15 175/65R14 185/55R15
T105/70D14 REAR
210(30) 220(32) 420(60) FRONT
230(33) 230(33) 420(60)
UP TO 2
PERSONS UP TO
MAX. LOAD
REAR
230(33) 230(33) 420(60)
FRONT210(30)
220(32)
420(60)
ENG- INE
GASO- LINE
DIE- SEL

8- 4 CONSUMER INFORMATION
I050A01TB-GAT TIRE CHAINS Tire chains, if necessary should be installed on the front wheels. Be sure that the chains are the proper size andthat they are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. To minimize tire and chain wear, donot continue to use tire chains when they are no longer needed.
I040A01S-GAT SNOW TIRES If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and havethe same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor han-dling may result. Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4 psi) more air pressure than the pressurerecommended for the standard tires on the tire label on, or up to the maxi- mum pressure shown on the tiresidewall whichever is less. Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) when your car is equipped withsnow tires.
!WARNING:
o When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, drive at less than 30 km/h (20 mph).
o Use the SAE "S" class or wire &
plastic chains.
o Don't use the tire chains in 185/ 55R 15 tire to prevent body dam-age.
o If you have noise caused by chaws contacting the body, re-tighten the chain to avoid contactwith the vehicle body.
o Retighten the chains to prevent
from a body damage after driving0.5 ~ 1 km with equipping chains.
CAUTION:
Always observe the following:
o Check pressures when the tires are cold. That is, after the car has been parked for at least three hours and hasn't been drivenmore than 1.6 km or one mile since starting up.
o Check the pressure of your spare
tire each time you check the pres-sure of other tires.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION 8- 5
I070A01A-AAT TIRE BALANCING A tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires onyour Hyundai were balanced before the car was delivered but may need balancing again during the years youown the car. Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it should be rebalanced beforebeing reinstalled on the car. I080A01A-AAT TIRE TRACTION Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are im-properly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. Toreduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
I060A01FC-GAT TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). If you notice thattires are wearing unevenly between rotations, have the car checked by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may becorrected. After rotating, adjust the tire pressures and be sure to check wheel nut tight-ness.
HA1409Spare tire WARNING:
o Do not use the temporary spare tire for tire rotation.
o Do not mix bias-ply and radial-
ply tires under any circum- stances. This may cause danger- ous handling characteristics.
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8- 6 CONSUMER INFORMATION
I100A01TB-GAT SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your Hyundai is delivered with the fol- lowing: Spare tire and wheel Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar, Screw driver,Jack, Towing hook HTB224
WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dan- gerous! Worn-out tires can cause
loss of braking effectiveness, steering control and traction. When replacing tires, never mixradial and bias-ply tires on the same car. If you replace radial tires with bias-ply tires, they mustbe installed in sets of four.
o Using tires and wheels of other
than the recommended sizes maycause unusual handling charac- teristics that may cause death, serious injury or property dam-age.
o Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regard-less of the remaining tread, it is recommended that tires generally be replaced after six (6) years ofnormal service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high load- ing conditions can accelerate theaging process. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure, which could lead to aloss of control and an accident involving serious injury or death.
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The original tires on your car have tread wear indicators. The tread wear indica- tors appear when the tread depth is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.). The tire should be re-placed when these appear as a solid bar across two or more grooves of the tread. Always replace your tires withthose of the recommended size. If you change wheels, the new wheel's rim width and offset must meet Hyundaispecification.
I090A02S-GAT WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
Wear indicator
1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
HGK248

INDEX 10- 5
Outside rear view mirror heater .................................. 1-75
P Parking Brake ............................................................. 1-76
Power outlet ................................................................ 1-67
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-27
Power Windows .......................................................... 1-13
RRear ashtray ............................................................... 1-68
Rear Seat ................................................................... 1-17
Folding rear seatback and seat cushion ..................1-18
Rear Seat Entry .......................................................... 1-17
Rear seat warning ....................................................... 1-21
Rear Window Defroster Switch ................................... 1-65
SSeat Adjustable ................................................................ 1-13
Front ........................................................................ 1-13
Seatback Holder ......................................................... 1-79
Seat Pocket ................................................................ 1-79
Seat Warmer .............................................................. 1-20
Seat Belts
3-Point system ........................................................ 1-24
2-Point system ........................................................ 1-25
Adjustabl e height ..................................................... 1-23
Adjusting your seat belt ........................................... 1-25
Care of seat belts .................................................... 1-22
Precautions .............................................................. 1-21Smooth corneri
ng ........................................................ 2-16
Spectacle C ase .......................................................... 1-72
Speedometer .............................................................. 1-55
Starting ........................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel Freeplay ............................................. 6-20
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ........................................... 1-83
Stereo Radio Operation (K220, K240, M280, H446) ..... 1-97, 1-102, 1-107, 1-118
Stereo Sound System ................................................ 1-95
Sun Visor .................................................................... 1-83
Sunroof ....................................................................... 1-69
Opening the sunroof ................................................ 1-69
Reseting the sunroof system ................................... 1-71
Tilting the sunroof .................................................... 1-70
T Tachometer ................................................................. 1-57
Tail gate ..................................................................... 1-78
Theft-Alarm system ..................................................... 1-9
Tires
Balancing .................................................................. 8-5
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ................................................ 3-6
Information ................................................................ 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................. 8-7
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire .................................................................. 3-5
Traction ..................................................................... 8-5

CONSUMER INFORMATION 8- 5
SI060B2-E TYRE REPLACEMENT
Wear indicator
0.06 in. (1.6 mm)
HGK248
NOTE:
o Do not use the temporary spare
tyre for tyre rotation.
o Aluminium wheels which are not
supplied as Original Equipment should not be mixed on the same vehicle with the original steelwheels. However, it is acceptable that the steel spare wheel be used in conjunction with Original Equip-ment aluminium wheels since the offset of both wheels is compat- ible. Radial and cross ply tyresshould not be mixed on the same vehicle.
SI060A1-E TYRE BALANCING Incorrect tyre balance will cause steer- ing vibration and uneven tyre wear. The vehicle tyres are balanced during pro-duction but may need further balancing throughout the life of the tyres. It is recommended that the tyres bebalanced on the car for best results and that the tyres are balanced whenever they have been removed from the wheelfor repair. Tyres must be replaced when the wearindicators appear as a solid bar acrossthe tyre tread. At this point, the remain- ing tread depth will be approximately 0.06 in.(1.6 mm). In addition to this, thetyre must be replaced if any portion of the tread has become bald or if there are any lumps, bulges or deep cuts in thesidewalls or tread. Replacement tyres must be of the rec- ommended size and rating and shouldbe of the same manufacture and tread pattern on each axle.
!WARNING:
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. Regardless of the remaining tread, it is recom- mended that tires generally be re-placed after six (6) years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditionscan accelerate the aging process. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure, whichcould lead to a loss of control and an accident involving serious injury or death.