flat tire HYUNDAI SONATA 2021 Owner's Guide

Maintenance
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Load ratings
The maximum load that a tire is rated
to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Load Index
An assigned number ranging from 1
to 279 that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
The maximum air pressure to which
a cold tire may be inflated. The
maximum air pressure is molded
onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
The number of occupants a vehicle
is designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg).
Occupant Distribution
Designated seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
An asymmetrical tire has a particular
side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher
or deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.Passenger (P-Metric) tire
A tire used on passenger cars
and some light duty trucks and
multipurpose vehicles.
Ply
A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords.
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other
materials, that, when mounted on
an automotive wheel provides the
traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load.
Pneumatic options weight
The combined weight of installed
regular production options weighing
over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace,
not previously considered in
curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty breaks, ride
levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
Vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended tire inflation pressure
as shown on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Rim
A metal support for a tire and upon
which the tire beads are seated.

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Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the
tread and the bead.
Speed Rating
An alphanumeric code assigned to a
tire indicating the maximum speed
at which a tire can operate.
Traction
The friction between the tire and
the road surface. The amount of grip
provided.
Tread
The portion of a tire that comes into
contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
Narrow bands, sometimes called
“wear bars”, that show across the
tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch of
tread remains.
UTQGS
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards is a tire information
system that provides consumers
with ratings for a tire’s traction,
temperature and treadwear.
Ratings are determined by tire
manufacturers using government
testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
The number of designated seating
positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68
kg) plus the rated cargo and luggage
load.Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
Load on an individual tire due to curb
and accessory weight plus maximum
occupant and cargo weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight and dividing by 2.
Vehicle Placard
A label permanently attached
to a vehicle showing the
original equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure.

Maintenance
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All Season Tires
HYUNDAI specifies all season
tires on some models to provide
good performance for use all year
round, including snowy and icy
road conditions. All season tires
are identified by ALL SEASON and/
or M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
sidewall. Snow tires have better
snow traction than all season tires
and may be more appropriate in
some areas.
Summer Tires
HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on
some models to provide superior
performance on dry roads. Summer
tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have the tire traction
rating M+S (Mud and Snow) on
the tire side wall. If you plan to
operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, HYUNDAI recommends
the use of snow tires or all season
tires on all four wheels.
Snow Tires
If you equip your car with snow
tires, they should be the same size
and have the same load capacity as
the original tires. Snow tires should
be installed on all four wheels;
otherwise, poor handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa)
more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard
tires on the tire label on the driver’s
side of the center pillar, or up to the
maximum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
when your vehicle is equipped with
snow tires.
Radial-Ply Tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance
and smoother high speed ride. The
radial-ply tires used on this vehicle
are of belted construction, and are
selected to complement the ride
and handling characteristics of your
vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or
bias belted tires of the same size,
and use the same recommended
inflation pressure. Mixing of radial-
ply tires with bias-ply or bias belted
tires is not recommended. Any
combinations of radial-ply and bias-
ply or bias belted tires when used
on the same vehicle will seriously
deteriorate vehicle handling. The
best rule to follow is: Identical pairs
of radial-ply tires should always be
used as a set for the front tires and a
set for the rear tires.
Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear.
It is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval in this chapter to
achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.
WARNING
Do not mix bias ply and radial ply
tires under any circumstances.
This may cause unusual handling
characteristics that may cause loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.

Index
I-4
Bulb replacement ........................................................................\
.........................8-57
Headlamp

........................................................................\
................................ 8-57
Parking lamp


........................................................................\
........................... 8-57
Daytime running light
........................................................................\
............. 8-57
T

urn signal lamp

........................................................................\
...................... 8-57
Cornering lamp ........................................................................\
....................... 8-57
Side marker


........................................................................\
............................. 8-57
Auxiliary lamp


........................................................................\
........................ 8-57
Side repeater lamp


........................................................................\
................... 8-58
Rear combination light bulb


........................................................................\
.... 8-58
High mounted stop lamp


........................................................................\
......... 8-60
License plate light


........................................................................\
.................. 8-60
Interior light


........................................................................\
........................... 8-61
Bulb wattage


........................................................................\
.................................. 2-8
C
California perchlorate notice


........................................................................\
....... 8-72
Capacities (Lubricants)


........................................................................\
................ 2-11
Care Tire care


........................................................................\
................................... 8-34
Exterior care


........................................................................\
............................ 8-63
Interior care


........................................................................\
............................. 8-67
Center console storage


........................................................................\
............... 5-144
Central door lock/unlock switch


........................................................................\
.. 5-33
Certification label


........................................................................\
........................ 2-13
Check tire inflation pressure


........................................................................\
........ 8-35
Child restraint system (CRS)


........................................................................\
....... 3-29
Selecting a child restraint system (CRS)


.........................................................3-30
Rearward-facing child restraint system


...........................................................3-30
Forward-facing child restraint system


.............................................................3-31
Booster seats........................................................................\
............................ 3-31
Installing a child restraint system (CRS)


........................................................3-31
Lower anchors and tether for Children (LATCH System)
..............................3-32
Lower anchors

........................................................................\
........................ 3-33
T

ether anchors

........................................................................\
......................... 3-34
Lap/shoulder belt


........................................................................\
..................... 3-35
Child-protector rear door lock


........................................................................\
..... 5-35
Climate control air filter


........................................................................\
.............. 8-28

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Emission control system ........................................................................\
.............. 8-69
Crankcase emission control system

................................................................ 8-70
Evaporative emission control System


.............................................................8-70
Exhaust emission control system
.................................................................... 8-70
Engine compartment


........................................................................\
.............. 2-6, 8-3
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement


......................................................8-50
Engine coolant


........................................................................\
............................. 8-21
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................................................\
. 4-4
Engine number


........................................................................\
............................. 2-14
Engine oil


........................................................................\
..................................... 8-19
Engine specification........................................................................\
....................... 2-7
Engine Start/Stop button


........................................................................\
................ 6-9
Evaporative emission control System


.................................................................. 8-70
Event Data Recorder (EDR)


........................................................................\
.......... 1-8
Exhaust emission control system


........................................................................\
. 8-70
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items


......................................................8-16
Exterior care........................................................................\
................................. 8-63
Exterior features........................................................................\
........................... 5-64 Hood
........................................................................\
........................................ 5-64
Trunk

........................................................................\
....................................... 5-65
Emer

gency trunk safety release....................................................................... 5-66
Fuel Filler Door


........................................................................\
....................... 5-70
Exterior overview Front view
........................................................................\
................................. 2-2
Rear view


........................................................................\
.................................. 2-3
F
Flat tire


........................................................................\
......................................... 7-12
Changing spare tire


........................................................................\
................ 7-12
Floor mat anchor(s)........................................................................\
.................... 5-151
Fluid Brake fluid


........................................................................\
............................... 8-24
Washer fluid


........................................................................\
............................ 8-25
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)


.......................................................6-40
FCA-Junction Turning function


...................................................................... 6-55
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
..........................................5-99

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Horn ........................................................................\
.............................................5-45
How to use this manual

........................................................................\
................. 1-4
Hyundai digital key........................................................................\
...................... 5-15 Digital key application


........................................................................\
............ 5-15
Digital key (smartphone) NFC function


.........................................................5-15
Digital key (smartphone)........................................................................\
......... 5-16
Digital key (card key)........................................................................\
.............. 5-23
I
If the engine doesn’t turn over or turns over slowly
.............................................. 7-3
If the engine overheats


........................................................................\
................... 7-6
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing


........................................................7-2
If the engine stalls while driving


........................................................................\
... 7-2
If the engine turns over normally but doesn’t start


................................................7-3
If the engine will not start


........................................................................\
.............. 7-3
If you have a flat tire while driving


....................................................................... 7-3
Ignition switch


........................................................................\
............................... 6-6
Key ignition switch


........................................................................\
................... 6-6
Engine Start/Stop button
........................................................................\
........... 6-9
Remote start


........................................................................\
............................ 6-12
Immobilizer system


........................................................................\
..................... 5-14
Improtant safety precautions........................................................................\
.......... 3-2 Always wear your seat belt


........................................................................\
....... 3-2
Restrain all children


........................................................................\
.................. 3-2
Air bag hazards
........................................................................\
......................... 3-2
Driver distraction


........................................................................\
...................... 3-2
Control your speed


........................................................................\
.................... 3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition


.................................................................. 3-2
In case of emergency while driving


....................................................................... 7-2
Infotainment system........................................................................\
................... 5-152 AUX, USB and iPo
d® port ........................................................................\
..... 5-152
Antenna

........................................................................\
................................. 5-152
Steering wheel audio controls


....................................................................... 5-153
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology hands-free ................................................. 5-154
Audio /
Video / Navigation system

............................................................... 5-154
Blue Link
® center ........................................................................\
.................. 5-154
Inside rearview mirror

........................................................................\
................. 5-46

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R
Range ........................................................................\
............................................. 4-6
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)


................................................6-128
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
...................................6-128
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system
.................................................................... 5-36
Rear seat adjustment
........................................................................\
.................... 3-10
Folding the rear seat


........................................................................\
................ 3-10
Rear seat head restraints
........................................................................\
.............. 3-14
Adjusting the height up and down


.................................................................. 3-14
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
........................................................................\
.......... 5-86
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures


.........................................................8-34
Recommended lubricants and capacities


.............................................................2-11
Refrigerant label


........................................................................\
.......................... 2-15
Remote key


........................................................................\
.................................... 5-4
Locking


........................................................................\
..................................... 5-4
Unlocking

........................................................................\
.................................. 5-4
T

runk unlocking

........................................................................\
........................ 5-5
Mechanical key


........................................................................\
......................... 5-5
Battery replacement


........................................................................\
.................. 5-6
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
............................................................... 5-104
Remote start


........................................................................\
................................. 6-12
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)


...........................................5-89
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
.........................................................5-95
Rocking the vehicle
........................................................................\
................... 6-140
Rotation (T

ire) ........................................................................\
............................. 8-36
S
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
........................................................................\
................. 6-80
Function settings


........................................................................\
..................... 6-81
Function operation


........................................................................\
.................. 6-82
Function malfunction and limitations


.............................................................6-84
Safety messages
........................................................................\
............................. 1-4
Scheduled maintenance services........................................................................\
.... 8-7
Seat belt warning light Driver

’s seat ........................................................................\
............................ 3-20
Front passenger’s seat

........................................................................\
............ 3-20

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Tires and wheels ........................................................................\
.................. 2-9, 8-34
Tire care

........................................................................\
................................... 8-34
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures


....................................................8-34
Check tire inflation pressure


........................................................................\
... 8-35
Tire rotation
........................................................................\
............................. 8-36
Wheel alignment and tire balance


................................................................... 8-37
Tire replacement


........................................................................\
...................... 8-38
Wheel replacement


........................................................................\
.................. 8-39
Tire maintenance


........................................................................\
..................... 8-39
Tire traction


........................................................................\
............................. 8-39
Tire sidewall labeling


........................................................................\
.............. 8-39
Tire terminology and definitions
..................................................................... 8-43
All

Season Tires ........................................................................\
...................... 8-46
Summer Tires
........................................................................\
.......................... 8-46
Snow Tires
........................................................................\
............................... 8-46
Radial-Ply Tires
........................................................................\
....................... 8-46
Low Aspect Ratio Tires
........................................................................\
........... 8-47
Towing
........................................................................\
......................................... 7-18
Trailer towing


........................................................................\
............................ 6-151
Trip computer


........................................................................\
.............................. 4-31
Average fuel economy
........................................................................\
............. 4-31
Instant fuel economy


........................................................................\
............... 4-31
Accumulated Info display
........................................................................\
....... 4-32
Driving Info display


........................................................................\
................ 4-32
Digital speedometer


........................................................................\
................ 4-33
Auto Stop accumulated time


........................................................................\
... 4-33
Smart shift


........................................................................\
............................... 4-33
Trunk
........................................................................\
............................................ 5-65
Turn signals........................................................................\
.................................. 5-79
U
USB charger
........................................................................\
............................... 5-147