weight HYUNDAI IX35 2012 User Guide

Driving your vehicle
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Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes so much
that they would get hot and no longer
operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine
and transaxle overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
and you have an automatic transaxle,
you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-
ing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when
towing a trailer will minimise heat build up
and extend the life of your transaxle.CAUTION
 When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 6%) pay
close attention to the engine coolant temperature gauge toensure the engine does not over-heat.
If the needle of the coolant tem-perature gauge moves across thedial towards “H” (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to
do so, and allow the engine to idle until it cools down. You may pro-ceed once the engine has cooled sufficiently.
 You must decide driving speed depending on trailer weight anduphill grade to reduce the possi-bility of engine and transaxle
overheating.WARNING
Failure to use an approved trailer wiring harness could result in dam-
age to the vehicle electrical system
and/or personal injury.
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If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:
 Consider using a sway control. You canask a towbar dealer about sway con- trol.
 Do not do any towing with your car dur- ing its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in
order to allow the engine to properly
break in. Failure to heed this caution
may result in serious engine or
transaxle damage.
 When towing a trailer, be sure to con- sult a HYUNDAI authorised repairer for
further information on additional
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
 Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (less than 60 mph (100 km/h)).
 On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 45 mph (70 km/h) or the posted towing
speed limit, whichever is lower.
 The chart contains important consider- ations that have to do with weight: Engine
Item Petrol Engine Diesel Engine
2.0L2.0L
M/T A/T M/T A/T
Maximum trailer weight
Ibs. (kg)
Without brake
System 1653
(750) 1653
(750) 1653
(750) 1653
(750)
With brake System 4189
(1900) 3527
(1600) 4409
(2000) 3527
(1600)
Maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling
device Ibs. (kg)176
(80) 176
(80) 176
(80) 176
(80)
Recommended distance fromrear wheel centre to couplingpoint inch (mm) 37.9
(963)
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
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Driving your vehicle
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Weight of the trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It
should never weigh more than the maxi-
mum trailer weight with trailer brakes. But
even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use your
trailer. For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature and how
often your vehicle is used to pull a trailer
are all important. The ideal trailer weight
can also depend on any special equip-
ment that you have on your vehicle.
Weight of the trailer nose
The nose weight of any trailer is an
important weight to measure because it
affects the total gross vehicle weight
(GVW) of your vehicle. This weight
includes the kerb weight of the vehicle,
any cargo you may carry in it, and the
people who will be riding in the vehicle.
And if you will tow a trailer, you must add
the nose weight to the GVW because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight. The trailer nose should weigh a maximum
of 10% of the total loaded trailer weight,
within the limits of the maximum permis-
sible trailer nose weight. After you've
loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and
then the nose, separately, to see if the
weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may
be able to correct them simply by moving
some items around in the trailer.
WARNING -
Trailer
 Never load a trailer with more weight in the rear than in the
front. The front should be loaded
with approximately 60% of the
total trailer load; the rear should
be loaded with approximately40% of the total trailer load.
 Never exceed the maximum weight limits of the trailer or trail-
er towing equipment. Improper
loading can result in damage to
your vehicle and/or personal
injury. Check weights and loading
at a commercial scale or highway
patrol office equipped withscales.
 An improperly loaded trailer can cause loss of vehicle control.
C190E02JM
Gross Axle WeightGross Vehicle Weight
C190E01JM
Nose Weight Total Trailer Weight
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Driving your vehicle
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehicle
design performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the fol-
lowing terms for determining your vehi-
cle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's specificationsand the compliance label:
Vehicle kerb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including
fuel, driver and all standard equipment.
Payload
This is the weight of passengers, lug-
gage and any optional equipmentinstalled.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
kerb weight and all payload.GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). These numbers are shown onthe compliance label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the maximum allowed weight of
the vehicle, contents, passengers andoptional equipment.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-
tification label located on the driver's (orfront passenger's) door sill.Overloading
VEHICLE WEIGHT
WARNING -
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-
cle are on the certification label
attached to the driver's (or front
passenger’s) door. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an acci-
dent or vehicle damage. You can
calculate the weight of your load byweighing the items (and people)
before putting them in the vehicle.
Be careful not to overload your
vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency
Notes on the safe use of the
TyreMobilityKit
 Park your car at the side of theroad so that you can work with the
TyreMobilityKit away from moving
traffic. Place your warning triangle
in a prominent place to make pass-
ing vehicles aware of your location.
 To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your park-
ing brake.
 Only use the TyreMobilityKit for sealing/inflation passenger car
tyres. Do not use on motorcycles,
bicycles or any other type of tyres.
 Do not remove any foreign objects- such as nails or screws -that have
penetrated the tyre.
 Before using the TyreMobilityKit, read the precautionary advice
printed on the sealant bottle!
 Provided the car is outdoors, leave the engine running. Otherwise
operating the compressor may
eventually drain the car battery.  Never leave the TyreMobilityKit
unattended whilst it is being used.
 Do not leave the compressor run- ning for more than 10 min. at a time
or it may overheat.
 Do not use the TyreMobilityKit if the ambient temperature is below -30°C(-22°F).
 Do not use the sealing compound after its expiration date which can
be found on the label of the bottle.
 Keep away from children. Technical Data
System voltage: DC 12 V
Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V
Amperage rating: max. 15 A
Suitable for use at temperatures:
-30 ~ +70°C (-22 ~ +158°F)
Max. working pressure: 87 psi (6 bar)
Size
Compressor: 6.6 x 5.9 x 2.7 in. (168 x 150 x 68 mm)
Sealant bottle: 4.1 x ø 3.3 in. (104 x ø 85 mm)
Compressor weight: 2.31 lbs (1.05 kg)
Sealant volume: 18.3 cu. in. (300 ml)
❈ Sealing compound and spare
parts can be obtained and
replaced at an authorised vehicle
or tyre dealer. Empty sealing com-
pound bottles may be disposed of
at home. Liquid residue from thesealing compound should be dis-
posed of by your vehicle or tyredealer or in accordance with local
waste disposal regulations.
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Maintenance
TYRES AND WHEELS
Tyre care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tyre
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle. Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures All tyre pressures (including the
spare) should be checked when the
tyres are cold. “Cold Tyres” means
the vehicle has not been driven for at
least three hours or driven less than1 mile (1.6 km).
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
cle handling, and minimum tyre
wear.
For recommended inflation pressure
refer to “Tyre and wheels” in section8. All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the vehicle.
WARNING - Tyre underin-
flation
Severe underinflation (10 psi (0.7 bar) or more) can lead to
severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separation andother tyre failures that can
result in the loss of vehicle con-
trol leading to severe injury or
death. This risk is much higher
on hot days and when driving
for long periods at high speeds.
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Maintenance
Wheel alignment and tyre balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tyre
life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tyre
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may needto be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.Tyre replacement
If the tyre is worn evenly, a tread
wear indicator will appear as a solid
band across the tread. This showsthere is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of
tread left on the tyre. Replace the
tyre when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tyre.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle's alu-minum wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.
WARNING - Replacing
tyres
 Driving on worn-out tyres is very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-tion.
 Your vehicle is equipped with tyres designed to provide for
safe ride and handling capa-
bility. Do not use a size andtype of tyre and wheel that is
different from the one that is
originally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safety
and performance of your vehi-
cle, which could lead to han-
dling failure or rollover and
serious injury. When replacing
the tyres, be sure to equip all
four tyres with the tyre and
wheel of the same size, type,
tread, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
(Continued)
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Tread wear indicator
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Index
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Tachometer ····································································4-43 Tailgate ··········································································4-17
Emergency tailgate safety release ····························4-18
Tether anchor system ·····················································3-33
Theft-alarm system ························································4-11
Tilt steering ····································································4-34Towing ···········································································6-24 Emergency towing ···················································6-26
Removable towing hook ··········································6-25
Trailer towing ·································································5-58Transaxle Automatic transaxle ·················································5-17
Manual transaxle ······················································5-14
Tripmeter ·······································································4-47
Trip computer ································································4-46
Turn signals and lane change signals ·····························4-75
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-51
TyreMobilityKit ······························································6-19
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ······················6-8
Tyre specification and pressure label ······························8-8
Tyres and wheels ····················································7-29, 8-3 Checking tyre inflation pressure ······························7-31
Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ············7-29
Tyre care ··································································7-29
Tyre maintenance ·····················································7-35
Tyre replacement ······················································7-33 Tyre rotation ·····························································7-32
Tyre sidewall labeling ··············································7-35
Tyre traction ·····························································7-35
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ···························7-33
Wheel replacement ···················································7-34
Vanity mirror lamp ·························································4-83
Vehicle certification label ················································8-7
Vehicle handling instructions ···········································1-5
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ······························8-7
Vehicle run-in process ·····················································1-5
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-67 GAW (Gross axle weight) ·······································5-67
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··························5-67
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ··································5-67
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-67
Payload ······································································5-67
Vehicle kerb weight ·················································5-67
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Index
Washer fluid ···································································7-17
Waste tray, see ashtray ················································4-108
Warnings and indicators ················································4-49Weight ············································································5-67
GAW (Gross axle weight) ·······································5-67
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ··························5-67
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ··································5-67
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-67
Payload ······································································5-67
Vehicle weight ·························································5-67
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ································7-33
Wheel replacement ························································7-34Windows ········································································4-19 Auto down window ··················································4-21
Auto up/down window ·············································4-21
Power window lock button ······································4-22
Windscreen defrosting and defogging ·························4-103
Winter driving ································································5-54 Snow tyres ································································5-54
Tyre chains ·······························································5-55
Wiper blades ··································································7-23
Wiper deicer····································································4-86
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-78
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Features of your vehicle
Headlight levelling device (if equipped)
To adjust the headlight beam level
according to the number of the passen-
gers and the loading weight in the lug-
gage area, turn the beam levelling switch.
The higher the number of the switch
position, the lower the headlight beam
level. Always keep the headlight beam at
the proper levelling position, or head-
lights may dazzle other road users.Listed below are the examples of proper
switch settings. For loading conditions
other than those listed below, adjust the
switch position so that the beam level
may be the nearest as the conditionobtained according to the list.
Loading condition Switch position
Driver only 0
Driver + Front passenger 0 Full passengers
(including driver) 1
Full passengers (including
driver) + Maximum permis-
sible loading 2
Driver + Maximum permis-
sible loading 3
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