compact spare tire Hyundai Sonata 2015 Owner's Manual

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What to do in an emergency
If any of the equipment such as the
jack, lug nuts, studs, or other equip-
ment is damaged or in poor condi-
tion, do not attempt to change the
tire and call for assistance.
Use of compact spare tires
(if equipped)
Compact spare tires are designed for
emergency use only. Drive carefully
on the compact spare tire and
always follow the safety precautions. To prevent compact spare tire
failure and loss of control pos-
sibly resulting in an accident:
Use the compact spare tire
only in an emergency.
NEVER operate your vehicle
over 50 mph (80 km/h).
Do not exceed the vehicle’s
maximum load rating or the
load carrying capacity shown
on the sidewall of the com-
pact spare tire.
Do not use the compact spare
tire continuously. Repair or
replace the original tire as
soon as possible to avoid fail-
ure of the compact spare tire.
WARNING
Your vehicle has metric threads
on the studs and lug nuts. Make
certain during tire changing
that the same nuts that were
removed are reinstalled. If you
have to replace your lug nuts
make sure they have metric
threads to avoid damaging the
studs and ensure the wheel is
properly secured to the hub.
Consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
CAUTION

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What to do in an emergency
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When driving with the compact spare
tire mounted to your vehicle:
Check the tire pressure afterinstalling the compact spare tire.
The compact spare tire should be
inflated to 60 psi (420 kPa).
Do not take this vehicle through an automatic car wash while the com-
pact spare tire is installed.
Do not use the compact spare tire on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
The compact spare tire’s tread life is shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tires with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.
Do not use more than one compact spare tire at a time. When the original tire and wheel
are repaired and reinstalled on the
vehicle, the lug nut torque must be
set correctly. The correct lug nut
tightening torque is 65-79 lb.ft (9-
11 kg.m).NOTICE
To prevent damaging the com-
pact spare tire and your vehicle:
Drive slowly enough for the
road conditions to avoid all
hazards, such as a potholes
or debris.
Avoid driving over obstacles.
The compact spare tire diame-
ter is smaller than the diame-
ter of a conventional tire and
reduces the ground clearance
approximately 1 inch (25 mm).
Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare tire. Because
of the smaller size, a tire chain
will not fit properly.
Do not use the compact spare
tire on any other wheels, nor
should standard tires, snow
tires, wheel covers or trim
rings be used with the com-
pact spare wheel.
CAUTION

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Maintenance
Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI
recommends that the tires be rotated
every 7,500 miles (12,000 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
65-79 lb.ft [9-11 kg.m]).Disc brake pads should be inspected
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
Information
The outside and inside of the
unsymmetrical tire is distinguish-
able. When installing an unsym-
metrical tire, be sure to install the
side marked "outside" face the
outside. If the side marked
"inside" is installed on the out-
side, it will have a bad effect on
vehicle performance.
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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
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Without a spare tire

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Maintenance
Compact spare tire replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.
The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your
new vehicle and should be mounted
on the same compact spare tire
wheel. The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire.
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.
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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.
Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning may cause sudden
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of vehicle control result-
ing in an accident.
The original tire should be
repaired or replaced as soon as
possible to avoid failure of the
spare and loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident. The
compact spare tire is for emer-
gency use only. Do not operate
your vehicle over 50 mph (80
km/h) when using the compact
spare tire.
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or not work properly.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is not equipped with a compact spare tire, your vehicle will be equipped with a Tire Mobility Kit.
Items Tire SizeWheel Size
Inflation pressure kPa (psi)Wheel lug nuttorque kg.m (lb.ft, N.m)
Normal LoadMaximum Load
FrontRearFrontRear
Full size tire
205/65R166.5JX16235 (34)235 (34)235 (34)235 (34)
9~11
(65~79, 88~107)215/55R177.0JX17235 (34)235 (34)235 (34)235 (34)
235/45R187.5JX18235 (34)235 (34)235 (34)235 (34)
Compact spare tire
(if equipped)T125/80D164.0TX16420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)
T135/80D174.0TX17420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)420 (60)

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Climate control air filter .......................................3-133, 145
Climate control air filter (Replacement).........................7-34
Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-155
Clothes hanger ..............................................................3-156
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-63
Compact spare tire ..........................................................6-20
Consumer information ...................................................8-11
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-27
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-27
Cruise control system .....................................................5-50
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
52
Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-49
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination ...................................................................3-65
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-63
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................3-25
Daytime running light ...................................................3-112
Defogging (Windshield) ...............................................3-147
Defroster (Rear window) ..............................................3-124
Defrosting (Windshield) ...............................................3-147
Digital speedometer ........................................................3-92
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
-2
Disc brakes wear indicator ............................................5-29
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ...................................................................3-65 Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-63
Do not install a child restraint on the front
passenger seat ...............................................................2-60
Door courtesy lamp .......................................................3-116
Door locks .......................................................................3\
-14 Auto door lock/unlock features ..................................3-17
Central door lock switch ............................................3-16
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-18
Drink holders, see cup holders .....................................3-152
Drive mode integrated control system ...........................5-48
Driver assist system Rear parking assist system (RPAS) ..........................3-121
Rear view camera .....................................................3-120
Driver position memory system ....................................3-20
Driver’s front air bag ......................................................2-47
Driver’s knee air bag ......................................................2-47
Driving at night ...............................................................5-85
Driving in flooded areas .................................................5-86
Driving in the rain...........................................................5-86
Dual clutch transmission.................................................5-18 Shift indicator .............................................................3-69
Sports mode ................................................................5-23
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I-5
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass andHomeLink®system.......................................................3-33
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink®
system, compass and Blue Link®.................................3-26
Electric parking brake (EPB) ..........................................5-31
Electric power steering (EPS).........................................3-22
Electronic stability control (ESC)...................................5-43
Emission control system .................................................7-89
Engine (specification) .......................................................8-2
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine compartment panel fuse .....................................7-59
Engine coolant ................................................................7-27
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................3-67
Engine number ................................................................8-10
Engine oil ........................................................................\
7-24
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-21
Exterior care....................................................................7-82\
Exterior overview (front) ..................................................1-2
Exterior overview (rear) ...................................................1-3 Flat tire (with spare tire) .................................................6-15
Changing tires ............................................................6-16
Compact spare tire......................................................6-20
Jack and tools .............................................................6-15
Flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) ....................................6-23
Floor mat anchor (s) .....................................................3-157
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................7-30
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-31
Folding rear seats ............................................................2-12
Folding the outside rearview mirror ...............................3-42
Forward collision warning system (FCWS) ...................5-73
Front seats ........................................................................\
.2-6
Fuel filler lid ...................................................................3-59 Emergency fuel filler door release ............................3-62
Fuel gauge .......................................................................3\
-68
Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuse switch .....................................................................7-5\
9
Fuses ........................................................................\
.......7-57 Engine compartment panel fuse .................................7-59
Fuse switch .................................................................7-59
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-61
Instrument panel fuse .................................................7-58
Main fuse ....................................................................7-60\
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-60
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Seat belts ........................................................................\
.2-22Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-30
Care of seat belts ........................................................2-33
Height adjustment ......................................................2-25
Passenger’s 3-point system with convertible locking retractor .......................................................2-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-27
Rear center seat belt ..................................................2-30
Seat belt restraint system............................................2-24
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-22
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-23
Seat warmers ...................................................................2-19
Seatback pockets .............................................................2-12
Seats ........................................................................\
..........2-4 Air ventilation seats....................................................2-21
Armrest .......................................................................2\
-14
Folding rear seats .......................................................2-12
Front seats ....................................................................2-6
Head restraints ............................................................2-15
Rear seats....................................................................2-12\
Safety precautions ........................................................2-5
Seat warmers ..............................................................2-19
Seatback pockets ........................................................2-12
Shift lock override ..........................................................5-25
Shift lock system.............................................................5-25
Side air bags....................................................................2-48\
Side curtain ...................................................................3-158\
Smart cruise control system............................................5-54 Smart high beam ...........................................................3-107
Smart key ........................................................................\
..3-8
Smart trunk .....................................................................3-5\
6
Smooth cornering............................................................5-85
Snow tires .......................................................................5\
-87
Spare tire
Changing tires ............................................................6-16
Spare tire Compact spare tire......................................................6-20
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-84 Driving at night ..........................................................5-85
Driving in flooded areas .............................................5-86
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-86
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-84
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-84
Smooth cornering .......................................................5-85
Speedometer....................................................................3-66\
Sports mode ..............................................................5-17, 23
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ...................6-3
Steering wheel.................................................................3-22 Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................3-22
Heated steering wheel ................................................3-23
Horn ........................................................................\
....3-24
Telescope steering ......................................................3-23
Tilt steering.................................................................3-23
Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-3
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