HYUNDAI NEXO 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI, Model Year: 2023, Model line: NEXO, Model: HYUNDAI NEXO 2023Pages: 558, PDF Size: 35.01 MB
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Do not let ice and snow accu-mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com-
ponents is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects ormaterials in the fuel cell power
module compartment
Placement of foreign object or mate-
rials which prevent cooling of the
vehicle, in the fuel cell power module
compartment, may cause a failure.
The manufacturer is not responsible
for the damage caused by suchplacement.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
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Two labels on your driver's door sill
show how much weight your vehicle
was designed to carry: the Tire and
Loading Information Label and the
Certification Label.
Before loading your vehicle, familiar-
ize yourself with the following terms
for determining your vehicle's weight
ratings, from the vehicle's specifica-
tions and the Certification Label:
Base Curb Weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or option-al equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal-
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo Weight
This figure includes all weight added
to the Base Curb Weight, includingcargo and optional equipment.GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
This is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including
vehicle curb 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 on the Certification Label.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus
actual Cargo Weight plus passengers.
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 Certification Label
located on the driver’s door sill.Tire Loading Information Label
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The label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and vehicle
capacity weight.
Vehicle capacity weight
410 kg (903 lbs.)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
mum combined weight of occupants
and cargo. If your vehicle is equipped
with a trailer, the combined weightincludes the tongue load.
Seating capacity
Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2 persons,
Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a
driver, your vehicle may carry.
However, the seating capacity may
be reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight
of the cargo being carried or towed.
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
The cargo capacity of your vehiclewill increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number ofoccupants and the tongue load, if
your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.
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Steps for determining correctload limit
1. Locate the statement "The com- bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle'splacard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, ifthe "XXX" amount equals 635 kg
(1400 lbs.) and there will be five
68 kg (150 lb.) passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of availablecargo and luggage load capacity
is 295 kg (650 lbs.) (635 - 340 (5 x68) = 295 kg or (1400 - 750 (5 x
150) = 650 lbs.)) 5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail- er, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the availablecargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. Do not overload the vehicle asthere is a limit to the total
weight, or load limit, including
occupants and cargo, the vehi-
cle can carry. Overloading can
shorten the life of the vehicle. If
the GVWR or the GAWR is
exceeded, parts on the vehicle
can break, and it can change the
handling of your vehicle. These
could cause you to lose controland result in an accident.
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Example 1
Maximum Load(635 kg)
(1400 lbs.)Passenger Weight
(68 kg × 2 = 136 kg)
(150 lbs. × 2 = 300 lbs.)Cargo Weight
(499 kg)
(1100 lbs.)
Example 2
Maximum Load (635 kg)
(1400 lbs.)Passenger Weight
(68 kg × 5 = 340 kg)
(150 lbs. × 5 = 750 lbs.)Cargo Weight
(295 kg)
(650 lbs.)
Example 3
Maximum Load (635 kg)
(1400 lbs.)Passenger Weight
(78 kg × 5 = 390 kg)
(172 lbs. × 5 = 860 lbs.)Cargo Weight
(245 kg)
(540 lbs.)
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Certification label
The certification label is located on
the driver’s door sill at the center pil-
lar and shows the maximum allow-
able weight of the fully loaded vehi-
cle. This is called the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo.
This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
by the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
The total weight of the vehicle,
including all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out
the actual loads on your front and
rear axles, you need to go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Be
sure to spread out your load equally
on both sides of the centerline.Overloading your vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do
not overload your vehicle.
NOTICE
Overloading
Never exceed the GVWR for
your vehicle, the GAWR for
either the front or rear axle
and vehicle capacity weight.Exceeding these ratings can
affect your vehicle's handling
and braking ability, and causean accident.
Do not overload your vehicle.
Overloading your vehicle can
cause heat buildup in your
vehicle's tires and possible
tire failure, increased stop-ping distances and poor vehi-
cle handling-all of which mayresult in a crash.
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We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing.
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If you carry items inside your
vehicle (e.g., suitcases, tools,
packages, or anything else),
they are moving as fast as the
vehicle. If you have to stop or
turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, the items will keep going
and can cause an injury if they
strike the driver or a passenger.
Put items in the cargo area of
your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
Do not stack items, like suit-
cases, inside the vehicle
above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it.
WARNING
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What to do in an emergency
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Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................6-2
In Case of an Emergency While Driving.............6-2If an accident occurs........................................................6-2
If a fire occurs ...................................................................6-3
Emergency venting of hydrogen gas...........................6-3
If a submersion in water occurs....................................6-3
If the vehicle stalls at a crossroad or crossing .........6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving..............................6-4
If the vehicle stalls while driving...................................6-4
If the Vehicle Will Not Start .................................6-4
If the 12 Volt Battery is Discharged ...................6-5 Before Jump Starting .......................................................6-5
Jump Starting......................................................................6-6
If the Vehicle Overheats .......................................6-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......6-11 Check Tire Pressure .......................................................6-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...............................6-12
Low Tire Pressure Telltale ............................................6-13
Low Tire Pressure LCD Display with Position
Indicator.............................................................................6-13 TPMS Malfunction Indicator ........................................6-14
Changing a Tire with TPMS..........................................6-15 If You Have a Flat Tire
(With Tire Mobility Kit) .......................................6-17
Towing ...................................................................6-24
Towing Service .................................................................6-24
Removable Towing Hook ...............................................6-25
Emergency Towing..........................................................6-26
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The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to exer-
cise extreme caution when approach-
ing, overtaking, or passing your vehi-
cle.
It should be used whenever emer- gency repairs are being made or
when the vehicle is stopped near the
edge of a roadway. To turn the hazard warning flasher
on or off, press the hazard warning
flasher button. The button is located
in the center fascia panel. Both the
left and right turn signal lights will
flash simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher oper-
ates whether your vehicle is run- ning or not.
The turn signals do not work when the hazard flasher is on.
If an accident occurs
1. Stop the vehicle, shift gear to the P (Park) position, engage the
parking brake, and turn the vehicle
off.
The flow of hydrogen into the fuel cell stack will be shut off to prevent
the electricity from being generat-ed.
2. Evacuate to the safety place.
3. Call emergency services for help and let them know the vehicle is a
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency
If a fire occurs
1. Stop the vehicle, shift gear to theP(Park) position, engage the park-
ing brake, and turn the vehicle off.
The flow of hydrogen into the fuel cell stack will be shut off to prevent
the electricity from being generat-ed.
2. If the fire is small, which can be extinguished with fire extinguisher,
use carbon dioxide extinguisher.
You can also extinguish the fire with water when the vehicle power
is turned off. If the fire is too big to be extin-
guished with the fire extinguisher,
evacuate from the vehicle, call the
fire department, and let them know
the vehicle is a Fuel Cell Electric
Vehicle. Do not come close to the
vehicle until the fire is totally extin-guished.
Emergency venting of hydro-
gen gas
If the temperature near the safety
valve located at the rear under vehi-
cle is over 110°C (230°F) caused by
a fire or other reasons, the safety
valve will open to vent hydrogen gas.
Venting the hydrogen gas makes a
loud noise because the venting
speed is very fast. Stay well away
from the vehicle. The discharge of
hydrogen gas from the vehicle is
flammable and could cause a fire.
If a submersion in water
occurs
If your vehicle was flooded and has
soaked carpeting or water on the
flooring, you should not try to start
the vehicle by pressing the POWER
button.
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer immediately.
If the vehicle stalls at a cross-
road or crossing
If the vehicle stalls at a crossroad or crossing, set the gear in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
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Do not use water to extinguish a
fire when the vehicle power is
turned on. Serious electric
shock may result.
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