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Maintenance
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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.
G200600BFD
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 in. (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.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle's alu-minum wheels. Use onlyapproved wheel weights.
WARNING - Replacing tires
Driving on worn-out tires is very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-
tion.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for
safe ride and handling capa-
bility. Do not use a size and
type of tire 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 tires, be sure to equip all
four tires with the tire and
wheel of the same size, type,
tread, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
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OEN076053
Tread wear indicator

Maintenance
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Driver's side fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
START 10A Burglar Alarm Relay
P/WDW LH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
P/WDW RH 25A Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power Window Switch RH
S/ROOF 20A Sunroof Motor
P/SEAT 30A Driver/Passenger Seat Manual Switch, Driver Lumbar Support Switch
SAFETY PWR 25A Safety Power Window Module
MIRR HTD 10A Rear Defogger Switch, Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror
A/BAG 2 15A Digital Clock & Telltail
A/BAG 1 15A SRS Control Module, PODS Module
ROOM LP 10AInstrument Cluster (IND.), Driver/Passenger Door Lamp, MAP Lamp, Room Lamp, Cargo Lamp,
Driver/Passenger Vanity Switch
A/CON 10AA/C Control Module, Cluster Ionizer, Incar Sensor, Sunroof Motor, Electro Chromic Mirror, Blower
Relay, GM02 (Ground), Home Link
AC INVERTER 25A AC Inverter Module P/AMP 30A Amp
P/OUTLET CTR 15A Center Power Outlet P/OUTLET 25A Front Power Outlet & Cigarette Lighter, Rear Power Outlet
C/LIGHTER 15A Front Power Outlet & Cigarette Lighter
DR LOCK 20ADoor Lock/Unlock Relay, ICM Relay Box (Key Lock/Unlock Relay), BCM, Driver/Passenger Door Lock
Actuator, Tail Gate Lock Actuator, Rear Door Lock Actuator LH/RH, GM01 (Ground)
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster (IND.)
ESC SW10AESC Switch, Steering Angle Sensor, ICM Relay Box (Sub Start Relay), Driver/Passenger Seat
Warmer Control Module, Multifunction Switch (Remote Control)

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Maintenance
Interior care
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Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as per-
fume and cosmetic oil from contacting
the dashboard because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con-
tact the dashboard, wipe them off imme-
diately. See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.
G230202AUN
Cleaning the upholstery and interiortrim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean with a mild soap solution recom-
mended 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.
G230203AUN
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt web-bing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpet. Follow the instruc-
tions provided with the soap. Do not
bleach or re-dye the webbing because
this may weaken it.
G230204AUN
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi-
cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the glass cleaner container.CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic componentsinside the vehicle as this may dam-age them.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommendedcleaners and procedures may affect the fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant properties.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alcoholcontent solutions. If you use highalcohol content solutions oracid/alkaline detergents, the color of the leather may fade or the sur-face may get stripped off.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may resultin damage to the rear windowdefroster grid.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
48
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
I040000BCM-EU
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1*2(drain and refill)
Recommends2.4 Engine4.86 US qt. (4.6 l)API Service SM*3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
3.5 Engine5.49 US qt. (5.2 l)
Engine oil consumption
Normal driving conditionMAX. 1 l/1500 km-
Severe driving conditionMAX. 1 l/1000 km -
Manual transaxle fluid2.4 Engine1.90 US qt. (1.8 l)API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
(HYUNDAI genuine transaxle fluid)
Automatic transaxle fluid
2.4 Engine7.50 US qt. (7.1 l)MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the above specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
3.5 Engine8.24 US qt. (7.8 l)
Power steering1.06 US qt. (1.0 l)PSF-3
Coolant 2.4 EngineMT6.87 US qt. (6.5 l)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)AT6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)
3.5 EngineAT9.09 US qt. (8.6 l)

Index
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Air bags-advanced supplemental restraint system ········3-36Air bag warning label ··················\
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Air bag warning light ··················\
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Curtain air bag ··················\
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·······3-50
Driver's and passenger's front air bag··········\
················3-45
Occupant classification system ··················\
·················3-40\
Side impact air bag ··················\
··················\
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3-49
Air cleaner ··················\
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···············7-22
All wheel drive (AWD)··················\
··················\
··············5-16
Appearance care··················\
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·······7-64 Exterior care ··················\
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··········7-64
Interior care ··················\
··················\
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···········7-69
Audio system ··················\
··················\
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·········4-102 Antenna··················\
··················\
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················4-102
Steering wheel audio control ··················\
··················\
·4-102
Automatic climate control system ··················\
···············4-76 Air conditioning ··················\
··················\
··················\
····4-82
Automatic heating and air conditioning ··················\
····4-77
Manual heating and air conditioning··················\
·········4-67
Automatic transaxle ··················\
··················\
··················\
·5-10 Ignition key interlock system ··················\
··················\
··5-12
Shift lock system ··················\
··················\
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···5-13
Sports mode ··················\
··················\
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···········5-14 Battery··················\
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····7-29
Before driving ··················\
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············5-3
Brake system··················\
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············5-23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··················\
·················5-26\
Downhill brake system (DBC) ··················\
·················5-31\
Electronic stability control (ESC) ··················\
············5-28
Parking brake··················\
··················\
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········5-24
Power brakes ··················\
··················\
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········5-23
Brake fluid ··················\
··················\
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···············7-18
Bulb wattage ··················\
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··············8-2
California Perchlorate Notice ··················\
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··· 7-73
Child restraint system ··················\
··················\
················3-28 Placing a passenger seat belt intothe auto lock mode ··················\
··················\
················3-30
Securing a child restraint seat with tether anchor system··················\
··················\
··············3-32
Securing a child restraint seat with child seat lower anchor system ··················\
···············3-34
Climate control air filter ··················\
··················\
············7-24
Consumer information ··················\
··················\
·················8-9
Cruise control system ··················\
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················5-34
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Maintenance services ··················\
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·7-3
Manual climate control system··················\
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··4-67Air conditioning ··················\
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····4-72
Climate control air filter ··················\
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··········4-74
Heating and air conditioning ··················\
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···4-68
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass············4-28
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass andHomeLink® system ··················\
··················\
··············4-31
Inside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
·············4-28
Outside rearview mirror ··················\
··················\
··········4-38
Manual transaxle··················\
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········5-7
Owner maintenance ··················\
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···7-4
Parking brake ··················\
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···········7-21
Power steering fluid ··················\
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·7-19 Rear seat entertainment system (RSE) ··················\
······4-139
Rearview camera··················\
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······4-56
Recommended lubricants and capacities ··················\
·······8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ··················\
········8-6
Remote keyless entry ··················\
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·4-3
Reporting safety defects ··················\
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············8-10
Road warning ··················\
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·············6-2
Scheduled maintenance service ··················\
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···7-6 Normal maintenance schedule··················\
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···7-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ···············7-10
Seat belts ··················\
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3-17 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··················\
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·············3-22
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor ··················\
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··3-18
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor ··3-20
Seat belt warning ··················\
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···3-18
Seats ··················\
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·········3-2 Armrest ··················\
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3-13
Headrest················\
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Folding the rear seat ··················\
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················3-14
Front seat adjustment - manual ··················\
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·3-5
Front seat adjustment - power ··················\
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···3-6
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Lumbar support ··················\
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·······3-6
Rear seat adjustment··················\
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················3-12
Seatback pocket ··················\
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·····3-11
Seat warmer ··················\
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···········3-10
Special driving conditions ··················\
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·········5-40 Driving at night ··················\
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·····5-41
Driving in flooded areas ··················\
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··········5-42
Driving in the rain ··················\
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·5-42
Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
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··5-40
Highway driving ··················\
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····5-43
Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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Smooth cornering ··················\
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··5-41
Starting the engine ··················\
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·····5-6
Steering wheel ··················\
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·········4-26 Horn ··················\
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·····4-27
Power steering ··················\
··················\
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·······4-26
Tilt steering ··················\
··················\
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············4-26
Storage compartment ··················\
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Center console storage·············\
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4-89
Glove box ··················\
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··············4-89
Multi box ··················\
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···············4-90
Luggage box ··················\
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··········4-91
Sunglass holder··················\
··················\
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······4-90
Sunroof··················\
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···4-22 Tailgate··················\
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···4-11
Theft-alarm system ··················\
··················\
··················\
····4-5
Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS)··················\
····6-7
Changing a tire with TPMS··················\
··················\
·····6-10
Low tire pressure telltale ··················\
··················\
···········6-8
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system) malfunction indicator ··················\
··················\
··············6-9
Tire specification and pressure label ··················\
·············8-8
Tires and wheels ··················\
··················\
·················7-32\
, 8-3 All season tires ··················\
··················\
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······7-43
Checking tire inflation pressure ··················\
················7-34
Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
················7-36
Radial-ply tires ··················\
··················\
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······7-44
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ················7-32
Snow tires ··················\
··················\
··················\
··············7-43
Summer tires··················\
··················\
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··········7-43
Tire care ··················\
··················\
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·················7-32\
Tire chains ··················\
··················\
··················\
·············7-44
Tire maintenance ··················\
··················\
··················\
···7-38
Tire replacement ··················\
··················\
··················\
····7-36
Tire rotation ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········7-35
Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
··················\
··············7-38
Tire terminology and definitions ··················\
···············7-41
Tire traction ··················\
··················\
··················\
···········7-38
Wheel alignment and tire balance ··················\
·············7-36
Wheel replacement ··················\
··················\
··················\
7-36T