roof rack HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2021 Owners Manual

08
8-11
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filter *
1R Every 5,000 miles or
6 months A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter RMore frequently C, E
Spark plugs RMore frequently A, B, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluid R Every 60,000 miles A, C, E, F, G, I
Front brake disc/pads, calipers I More frequently C, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/pads IMore frequently C, D, G, F
Parking brake IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/ lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I
More frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Suspension mounting bolts IMore frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and boots IEvery 3,000 miles or
6 months C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) R
More frequently C, E
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine
oil filter must be replaced as indicated for severe maintenance condition.
Severe Driving Conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature
B.

Ext
ensive engine idling or low speed
driving for long distances
C.
Driving on r

ough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
D.
Driving in ar

eas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
E.

Driving in sandy ar
eas F.
Driving in hea

vy traffic area over 90°F
(32°C)
G. Driving on uphill, do wnhill, or
mountain road
H.

T
owing a Trailer, or using a camper, or
roof rack
I.

Driving as a pa
trol car, taxi, other
commercial use or vehicle towing
J.
Driving o

ver 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L.

E
ngine oil usage which is not
recommended (semi-synthetic, mineral
type, lower grade spec, etc.)

08
8-15
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Smartstream G2.5 GDi)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS DRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filter *
1R Every 5,000 miles or
6 months A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filter RMore frequently C, E
Spark plugs RMore frequently A, B, F, G, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluid R Every 60,000 miles A, C, E, F, G, I
Front brake disc/pads, calipers I More frequently C, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/pads I More frequently C, D, G, F
Parking brake IMore frequently C, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/ lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint I
More frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Suspension mounting bolts IMore frequently C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Drive shafts and boots IEvery 3,750 miles or
6 months C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit) R
More frequently C, E
*1 : Requires grade engine oil. If a lower grade
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and
engine oil filter must be replaced as indicated for severe maintenance condition.
Severe Driving Conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature
B.

Ext
ensive engine idling or low speed
driving for long distances
C.
Driving on r

ough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
D.
Driving in ar

eas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
E.

Driving in sandy ar
eas F.
Driving in hea

vy traffic area over 90°F
(32°C)
G. Driving on uphill, do wnhill, or
mountain road
H.

T
owing a Trailer, or using a camper, or
roof rack
I.

Driving as a pa
trol car, taxi, other
commercial use or vehicle towing
J.
Driving o

ver 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L.

E
ngine oil usage which is not
recommended (semi-synthetic, mineral
type, lower grade spec, etc.)

Maintenance
8-44
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.