service Hyundai Sonata 2014 Owner's Guide

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What to do in an emergency
6
Changing tiresFollow these steps to change your
vehicle’s tire:
1. Park on a level, firm surface.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park,
for automatic transaxle vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle
vehicle), apply the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
3. Press the hazard warning flasher
button.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,
jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or
death to you or those nearby.
Take the following safety pre-
cautions:
•Do not get under a vehicle
that is supported by a jack.
•NEVER attempt to change a
tire in the lane of traffic.
ALWAYS move the vehicle
completely off the road on
level, firm ground away from
traffic before trying to change
a tire. If you cannot find a
level, firm place off the road,
call a towing service for assis-
tance.
•Be sure to use the jack pro-
vided with the vehicle.
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WARNING
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•ALWAYS place the jack on the
designated jacking positions
on the vehicle and NEVER on
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle for jacking sup-
port.
•Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
•Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
•Keep children away from the
road and the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency
10. Loosen the lug nuts with the
wheel lug nut wrench and
remove them with your fingers.
Remove the wheel from the
studs and lay it flat on the ground
out of the way. Remove any dirt
or debris from the studs, mount-
ing surfaces, and wheel.
11. Install the spare tire onto the
studs of the hub.
12. Tighten the lug nuts with your fin-
gers onto the studs with the
smaller end of the lug nuts clos-
est to the wheel.
13. Lower the vehicle to the ground
by turning the jack handle coun-
terclockwise.
14. Use the wheel lug nut wrench to
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Double-check each lug
nut until they are tight. After
changing tires, we recommend
that an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer tighten the lug nuts to their
proper torque as soon as possi-
ble.The wheel lug nut should
be tightened to 9~11 kg.m
(65~79 lb.ft).
If you have a tire gauge, check the
tire pressure (see “Tires and Wheels”
in chapter 8 for tire pressure instruc-
tions.). If the pressure is lower or
higher than recommended, drive
slowly to the nearest service station
and adjust it to the recommended
pressure. Always reinstall the valve
cap after checking or adjusting tire
pressure. If the cap is not replaced,
air may leak from the tire. If you lose
a valve cap, buy another and install it
as soon as possible. After changing
tires, secure the flat tire and return
the jack and tools to their proper stor-
age locations.
Check the tire pressure as soon
as possible after installing a spare
tire. Adjust it to the recommended
pressure.
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What to do in an emergency
6
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies
or flatbed is recommended.
It is acceptable to tow the vehicle
with the rear wheels on the ground
(without dollies) and the front wheels
off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.
TOWING
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•Do not tow the vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground as
this may cause damage to the
vehicle.
•Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
CAUTION
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6
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commer-
cial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook at the front (or rear) of the
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
•Place the ignition switch in the
ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked.
•Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
•Release the parking brake.
•Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
•More steering effort will be
required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
•Use a vehicle heavier than your
own to tow your vehicle.
•The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other fre-
quently.
•Before emergency towing, check
that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
•Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
•Do not jerk the hook.Apply steady
and even force.
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7
Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-6
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-6
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-6
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-7
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-8
Scheduled maintenance services ......................7-10
Normal maintenance schedule (for Europe) ............7-11
Maintenance under severe usage and
low mileage conditions (for Europe) ..........................7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (except Europe) .....7-17
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
(except Europe) ...............................................................7-21
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..7-23
Engine oil ..............................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-29
Engine coolant......................................................7-30
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-30
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-32
Brake/Clutch fluid ..............................................7-33
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-33
Washer fluid .........................................................7-35
Checking the washer fluid level ...............................7-35
Parking brake .......................................................7-36
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-36
Air cleaner ............................................................7-37
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-37
Climate control air filter .....................................7-39
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-39
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-39
Wiper blades .........................................................7-40
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-40
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-40
Battery...................................................................7-42
For best battery service................................................7-42
Battery capacity label ...................................................7-44
Battery recharging .......................................................7-44
Reset items .......................................................................7-45
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-46
Tire care ............................................................................7-46
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-46
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-48
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-50
Tire replacement .............................................................7-50
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-52
Tire traction ......................................................................7-52
Tire maintenance ...........................................................7-52
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Yo u s h o u l d e x e r c i s e t h e u t m o s t c a r e
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
for ming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An
authorized HYUNDAI dealer meets
HYUNDAI’s high service quality
standards and receives technical
support from HYUNDAI in order to
provide you with a high level of serv-
ice satisfaction.
Owner’s responsibility
Maintenance service and record reten-
tion are the owner’s responsibility.
Yo u s h o u l d r e t a i n d o c u m e n t s t h a t
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-
dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties.
Detailed warranty information is pro-
vided in your Service Passport.
Repairs and adjustments required as
a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.
Owner maintenance precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury. This
chapter provides instructions only for
the maintenance items that are easy
to perform. Several procedures can
be done only by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer with special tools.
Yo u r v e h i c l e s h o u l d n o t b e m o d i f i e d
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance,
safety or durability of your vehicle
and may, in addition, violate condi-
tions of the limited warranties cover-
ing the vehicle.
Improper owner maintenance dur-
ing the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details,
read the separate Service Passport
provided with the vehicle. If you're
unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, we rec-
ommend that the system be serv-
iced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
for med by the owner or an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged
for labor, par ts and lubricants used.
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be dangerous.
If you lack sufficient knowledge
and experience or the proper
tools and equipment to do the
work, we recommend that the
system be serviced by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer. ALWAYS
follow these precautions for
performing maintenance work:
•Park your vehicle on level
ground, move the shift lever
into the P (Park, for automatic
transaxle vehicle) position,
apply the parking brake, place
the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
•Block the tires (front and back)
to prevent the vehicle from
moving.
Remove loose clothing or jew-
elry that can become entan-
gled in moving parts.
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WARNING (Continued)
•If you must run the engine
during maintenance, do so
out doors or in an area with
plenty of ventilation.
•Keep flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the
battery and fuel-related parts.

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Maintenance
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Follow Nor mal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
•Repeated short distance driving.
•Driving in dusty conditions or sandy areas.
•Extensive use of brakes.
•Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
•Driving on rough or muddy roads.
•Driving in mountainous areas.
•Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
•Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extremely humid climates.
•More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (90°F).
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the
following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the pre-
scribed maintenanec intervals.

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.) (FOR EUROPE)
I:Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*8:Manual transaxle fluid should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear) IIIIIIII
Front suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Bolt and nuts on chassis and bodyIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped)IIIIIIII
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RRRR
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) *8II
Automatic transaxle fluid(if equipped)No check, No service required
Exhaust systemIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE AND LOW MILEAGE CONDITIONS (FOR EUROPE)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe and low mileage driving con-
ditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and
engine oil filter
Nu 2.0 MPI
REvery 7,500 km (9,300 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G , H , I , J , K
Theta 2.4 MPI
Theta 2.4 GDI
Theta 2.0 T-GDIREvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionA, B, H, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Par king brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H