wheel alignment HYUNDAI KONA EV 2021 Owners Manual

7
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
EV Drive Motor Compartment ..............................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule ......................................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........7-10
Severe Driving Conditions .............................................7-10
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..7-11
Coolant...................................................................7-12
Brake Fluid ............................................................7-13
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-13
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-14
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-14
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-15
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-15
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-17
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-17
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-17
12V Auxiliary Battery ..........................................7-21
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-22
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-22
Reset Features.................................................................7-23
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-24
Tire Care ............................................................................7-24
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-25
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-26
Tire Rotation.....................................................................7-27
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-28
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-28
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-29
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-29
Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-29
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-29
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-33
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-37
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-37
Snow Tires ........................................................................7-37
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-37
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7-6
Maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or "pulls" to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When decelerating with your vehi-
cle, listen and check for unusual
sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or
"hard-to-push" brake pedal.
After driving your vehicle on a
regular basis check the follow-
ing:
Verify that the electronic parking
brake is engaging properly.
After you exit the vehicle check for
any signs of fluid leaks under your
vehicle (note that water dripping
from the air conditioning system is
normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the coolant
reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the brake lights,
turn signals and hazard warning
flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all
four tires and check to see the tire
tread condition and if there are any
signs of abnormal wear or dam-
age.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year:
Check radiator, heater and air con-
ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check the seat belts for wear and
function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hood
hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather
strips.
Lubricate door checker.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate reduction
gear linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance
Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI
recommends that the tires be rotated
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) 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 pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
of-balance wheels, severe braking or
severe cornering. Look for bumps or
bulges in the tread or side of tire.
Replace the tire if you find either 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]).Disc brake pads should be inspected
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
Information
Tires that are asymmetrical or direc-
tional 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 side-
walls of the tires, noting the "outside"
marking and also the rotating direc-
tion before installing them on the
vehicle.
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Do not use the compact spare
tire for tire rotation.
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics that may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
WARNING
ODH073802
■Without a spare tire

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Maintenance
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.
Improper wheel weights can dam-
age your vehicle's aluminum
wheels. Use only approved wheel
weights.
Tire Replacement
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 band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
NOTICE
OLMB073027
Tread wear indicatorTo 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 effec-
tiveness, 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 recom-
mended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics, poor vehicle control, or
negatively affect your vehi-
cle's Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) resulting in a serious
accident.
WARNING

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Maintenance
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 tread wear indicators
appear. 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 charac-
teristics 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. 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 (or
wheels), it is recommended to
replace the two front or two
rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle's
handling.
Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading con-
ditions can accelerate the
aging process. Failure to fol-
low this warning may cause
sudden tire failure, which
could lead to a loss of vehicle
control resulting in an acci-
dent.

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Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-15
Tilt steering / Telescopic steering ...................................3-17
Tire chains .....................................................................5-117
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) ................................................6-14
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......................6-7
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-27
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-8
Tires and wheels .............................................................7-24
Checking tire inflation pressure .................................7-26
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-25
Tire care ......................................................................7-24
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-29
Tire replacement .........................................................7-28
Tire rotation ................................................................7-27
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-29
Tire terminology and definitions ................................7-33
Tire traction ................................................................7-29
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-28
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-29
Toque gauge ....................................................................3-49
Towing ............................................................................6-20
Emergency towing......................................................6-22
Flat towing ................................................................6-21
Removable towing hook ............................................6-21Trip computer..................................................................3-92
Accumulated Info display ..........................................3-94
Average energy consumption .....................................3-93
Consumption info display ..........................................3-93
Digital speedometer....................................................3-95
Drive Info display ......................................................3-94
Driving style ...............................................................3-95
Energy flow ................................................................3-95
Instant energy consumption .......................................3-93
Turn signals...................................................................3-104
USB charger ..................................................................3-142
User settings mode..........................................................3-82
Vanity mirror lamp........................................................3-109
Vehicle certification label .................................................8-7
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders .............F-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-7
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-120
Tire loading informations ........................................5-120
Vehicle modification .........................................................F-7
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)............................5-45
Index
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Warning and indicator lights...........................................3-53
Air bag warning light .................................................3-55
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ...........3-57
AUTO HOLD indicator light .....................................3-59
Charging indicator light .............................................3-54
Charging system warning light ..................................3-58
Cruise indicator light ..................................................3-64
ECO mode indicator light ..........................................3-64
ECO+ mode indicator light ........................................3-64
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light.............3-58
Electronic Brake Force Distrubution (EDB)
warning light ............................................................3-57
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light..........3-59
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light .....3-61
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light .3-62
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system
warning light ............................................................3-60
High Beam Assist (HBA) indicator light ...................3-63
High beam indicator light ..........................................3-63
High voltage battery low level warning light ............3-55
Icy road warning light ................................................3-61
Immobilizer indicator light ........................................3-62
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system warning light ...3-60
LED headlamp warning light ....................................3-60
Light ON indicator light .............................................3-63
Low tire pressure warning light .................................3-58Master warning light ..................................................3-61
Parking brake & brake fluid warning light ................3-56
Power down warning light .........................................3-54
Ready indicator light ..................................................3-53
Regenerative brake warning light ..............................3-55
Seat belt warning light ...............................................3-55
Service warning light .................................................3-54
SPORT mode indicator light ......................................3-64
Turn signal indicator light ..........................................3-63
UTIL mode indicator light .........................................3-64
Warning light ..................................................................3-53
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-16
Welcome system ...........................................................3-106
Headlamp and position lamp....................................3-106
Interior lamp .............................................................3-106
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..................................7-30
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-31
Windows .........................................................................3-32
Auto down window ....................................................3-34
Auto up/down window ...............................................3-34
Automatic reverse ......................................................3-34
Power window lock switch ........................................3-35
Resetting the windows ...............................................3-34
Windshield defrosting and defogging ...........................3-132
Winter driving ...............................................................5-116
Snow tires .................................................................5-116
Tire chains ................................................................5-117
Winter precautions ........................................................5-118
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