tire type Hyundai Sonata 2006 Owner's Manual

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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SMOOTH CORNERINGC150A01A-AATAvoid braking or gear changing in corners,
especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners
should always be taken under gentle accelera-
tion. If you follow these suggestions, tire wear
will be held to a minimum.
C160A01A-AATThe more severe weather conditions of winter
result in greater wear and other problems. To
minimize the problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:C160B01A-AATSnowy or Icy ConditionsTo drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be
necessary to use snow tires or to install tire
chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed,
it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size
and type of the original equipment tires. Failure
to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your car. Furthermore, speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications,
and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous
practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on
snowy or icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance between
the vehicle in operation in front and your vehicle.
Also, apply the brake gently. It should be noted
that installing tire chains on the tire will provide
a greater driving force, but will not prevent side
skids.NOTE:Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check
state laws before fitting tire chains.WINTER DRIVING
C160D01A-AATCheck Battery and CablesWinter puts additional burdens on the battery
system. Visually inspect the battery and cables
as described in Section 6. The level of charge
in your battery can be checked by your Hyundai
dealer or a service station.C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol
CoolantYour Hyundai is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It
is the only type of coolant that should be used
because it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replen-
ish your coolant in accordance with the main-
tenance schedule in Section 5. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure that its
freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS6
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG):
Tire manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three perfor-
mance factors: treadwear, traction
and temperature resistance. For more
information, see Uniform Tire Qual-
ity Grading on page 8-14. o V: Speed Rating. The speed rating
denotes the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended
periods of time. The ratings range
from "A" to "Z" (98 to 186 MPH).
3. TIN (Tire Identification Number) for
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
o DOT: Abbreviation for the "Depart-
ment of Transportation". The sym-
bol can be placed above, below or
to the left or right of the Tire Iden-
tification Number. It indicates the
tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation Mo-
tor Vehicle Safety Standards.
o 1st two-digit code: Manufacturer's
identification mark
o 2nd two-digit code: Tire size
o 3rd three-digit code: Tire type code
(Optional)
o 4th four-digit code: Date of Manu-
factureo Four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 3105 means
the 31st week of 2005.
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubbercoated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which in-
clude steel, nylon, polyester, and
others. The letter "R" means radial
ply construction; the letter "D" means
diagonal or bias ply construction;
and the letter "B" means belted-bias
ply construction.
5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation pres-
sure.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
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I070A01A-AATTIRE BALANCING
A tire that is out of balance may affect
handling and tire wear. The tires on your
Hyundai were balanced before the car
was delivered but may need balancing
again during the years you own the car.
Whenever a tire is dismounted for re-
pair, it should be rebalanced before
being reinstalled on the car.
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I060A02A-AATTIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km). If you notice that
tires are wearing unevenly between ro-
tations, have the car checked by a
Hyundai dealer so the cause may be
corrected.
After rotating, adjust the tire pressures
and be sure to check the wheel nut
torque.WARNING:
o Do not use the temporary spare
tire for tire rotation.
o Do not mix bias ply and radial ply
tires under any circumstances.
This may cause unusual handling
characteristics that could result in
death, serious injury, or property
damage.
I060A02NF
!
WARNING:
o When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, drive at less than
20 mph (30 km/h).
o Use the SAE "S" class or wire &
plastic chains.
o If you have noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to avoid contact with the
vehicle body.
o To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6
miles.
o Don't use a tire chains on a vehicle
equipped with aluminium wheels.
If it is unavoidable use wire-type
chains.
o Use wire chains less than 15mm to
prevent damage to the chain's con-
nection.

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS2
3.3L
130A (13.5V)
J010A03NF-AATMEASUREMENTJ060A01NF-AATFUEL SYSTEMJ020A01NF-AATPOWER STEERING
J030A01NF-AATTIREItem
Battery
AlternatorJ040A01NF-GATELECTRICAL
2.4L
110A (13.5V) in.(mm)
Fuel tank capacity
17.7us.gal (14.7 imp.gal, 67 liter)
ITEM
MF68AH
J050A01NF-AATBRAKE
Dual hydraulic with brake booster
Ventilated disc
Disc type
Cable operated on rear wheel Type
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Parking brake
Type
Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump typeRack and pinion
0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm)
5.90 in. (150 mm)
Vane type
2.4L/3.3L
189.9 (4800)
72.1 (1832)
58.0 (1475)
107.4 (2730)
61.61 (1565)
61.02 (1550) Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheel base
Wheel tread
Front
Rear
Standard
Option
Spare
P215/60R16
P225/50R17
T125/80D16 (Temporary)

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INDEX
6
Steering Wheel
Free-play......................................................................................6-20
Tilt and telescopic type ...............................................................1-93
Tilt type .........................................................................................1-92
Stereo Sound System ...................................................................1-115
Sunglass Holder..............................................................................1-75
Sun Visor..........................................................................................1-91
Sunroof.............................................................................................1-71
T
Tachometer......................................................................................1-57
Theft-Alarm System........................................................................... 1-8
Tires
All season tires.............................................................................. 8-9
Balancing......................................................................................8-10
Chains............................................................................................. 8-9
Changing a flat tire ........................................................................ 3-6
Checking the inflation pressure.................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tire ..................................................................... 3-6
Information...................................................................................... 8-2
Maintenance.................................................................................8-12
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-11
Rotation.........................................................................................8-10
Sidewall labeling............................................................................. 8-5
Snow tires...................................................................................... 8-9
Spare tire........................................................................................ 3-5
Terminology and definitions.......................................................... 8-7
Traction.........................................................................................8-11Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) .....................................................................2-20
Emergency...................................................................................3-13
If your vehicle must be towed....................................................3-11
Transaxle
Automatic........................................................................................ 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking.............................................6-15
Manual............................................................................................ 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking....................................................6-14
Trip Computer..................................................................................1-59
Trip Odometer.................................................................................1-58
Trunk Lid..........................................................................................1-86
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................................................. 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit ............................................................................2-23
Vehicle Specifications........................................................................ 9-1
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ..........................................................1-52
Warranties for Your Hyundai Vehicle.............................................8-13
Windows
Power............................................................................................1-11
Windshield Wiper and Washer ........................................................1-65
Intermittent wiper operation .........................................................1-66
Mist wiper operation....................................................................1-66
Windshield washer operation......................................................1-65
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................6-12