Hyundai Kona (2018 year). Instruction

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

To turn the hazard warning flasher

WHILE DRIVING

on or off, press the hazard warning

flasher button with the ignition switch

If the engine stalls while driving

in any position. The button is located

• Reduce your speed gradually,

in the center fascia panel. All turn

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

signal lights will flash simultaneously.

tiously off the road to a safe place.

•

The hazard warning flasher oper-

• Turn on your hazard warning flash-

ates whether your vehicle is run-

er.

ning or not.

• Try to start the engine again. If your

•

The turn signals do not work when

vehicle will not start, we recom-

the hazard flasher is on.

mend that you contact an author-

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ized HYUNDAI dealer.

The hazard warning flasher serves

as a warning to other drivers to exer-

If the engine stalls at a cross-

cise extreme caution when approach-

ing, overtaking, or passing your vehi-

road or crossing

cle.

If the engine stalls at a crossroads or

It should be used whenever emer-

crossing, if safe to do so, move the

gency repairs are being made or

shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

when the vehicle is stopped near the

and then push the vehicle to a safe

edge of a roadway.

location.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT

If you have a flat tire while

•

When the vehicle is stopped, press

START

driving

the hazard warning flasher button,

move the shift lever into P (Park,

If the engine doesn't turn over

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

for dual clutch transmission vehicle)

or turns over slowly

•

Take your foot off the accelerator

or neutral (for manual transmission

• Be sure the shift lever is in N

pedal and let the vehicle slow

vehicle), apply the parking brake,

(Neutral) or P (Park) if it is dual

down while driving straight ahead.

and place the ignition switch in the

clutch transmission vehicle. The

Do not apply the brakes immedi-

LOCK/OFF position.

engine starts only when the shift

ately or attempt to pull off the road

•

Have all passengers get out of the

lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park).

as this may cause loss of vehicle

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on

• Check the battery connections to

control resulting in an accident.

the side of the vehicle that is away

be sure they are clean and tight.

When the vehicle has slowed to

from traffic.

such a speed that it is safe to do

• Turn on the interior light. If the light

•

When changing a flat tire, follow

so, brake carefully and pull off the

dims or goes out when you operate

road. Drive off the road as far as

the instructions provided later in

the starter, the battery is drained.

this chapter.

possible and park on firm, level

Do not push or pull the vehicle to start

ground. If you are on a divided

it. This could cause damage to your

highway, do not park in the median

vehicle. See instructions for "Jump

area between the two traffic lanes.

Starting" provided in this chapter.

CAUTION

Push or pull starting the vehicle

may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overload which can

lead to damage to the emission

control system.

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JUMP STARTING

If the engine turns over nor-

Jump starting can be dangerous if

Hydrogen is always

mally but doesn't start

done incorrectly. Follow the jump

present in battery cells,

starting procedure in this section to

• Check the fuel level and add fuel if

is highly combustible,

avoid serious injury or damage to

necessary.

and may explode if ignit-

your vehicle. If in doubt about how to

If the engine still does not start, we

ed.

properly jump start your vehicle, we

recommend that you call an author-

strongly recommend that you have a

Keep batteries out of

ized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

service technician or towing service

reach of children.

do it for you.

Batteries contain sulfu-

ric acid which is highly

WARNING

corrosive. Do not allow

acid to contact your

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

eyes, skin or clothing.

DEATH to you or bystanders,

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

always follow these precautions

your eyes with clean water for at

when working near or handling

least 15 minutes and get imme-

the battery:

diate medical attention. If acid

Always read and follow

gets on your skin, thoroughly

instructions carefully

wash the area. If you feel pain or

when handling a battery.

a burning sensation, get med-

Wear eye protection

ical attention immediately.

designed to protect the

• When lifting a plastic-cased

eyes from acid splashes.

battery, excessive pressure

Keep all flames, sparks,

on the case may cause battery

or smoking materials

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

away from the battery.

carrier or with your hands on

opposite corners.

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What to do in an emergency

NOTICE

Jump starting procedure

•

Do not attempt to jump start

1. Position the vehicles close enough

To prevent damage to your vehi-

your vehicle if your battery is

that the jumper cables will reach,

frozen.

cle:

but do not allow the vehicles to

•

NEVER attempt to recharge

• Only use a 12-volt power supply

touch.

the battery when the vehicle’s

(battery or jumper system) to

2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in

battery cables are connected

jump start your vehicle.

the engine compartment at all

to the battery.

• Do not attempt to jump start

times, even when the vehicles are

•

The electrical ignition system

your vehicle by push-starting.

turned off.

works with high voltage.

3. Turn off all electrical devices such

NEVER touch these compo-

Information

as radios, lights, air conditioning,

nents with the engine running

etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park, for

or when the ignition switch is

An inappropriately disposed

dual clutch transmission vehicle)

in the ON position.

battery can be harmful to the

or neutral

(for manual transmis-

environment and human

•

Do not allow the (+) and (-)

sion vehicle), and set the parking

jumper cables to touch. It may

health. Dispose the battery

brakes. Turn both vehicles OFF.

according to your local law(s)

cause sparks.

or regulations.

•

The battery may rupture or

explode when you jump start

with a low or frozen battery.

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7. Connect the other end of the sec-

Disconnect the jumper cables in the

ond jumper cable to the black,

exact reverse order you connected

negative

(-) chassis ground of

them:

your vehicle (4).

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from

Do not allow the jumper cables to

the black, negative

(-) chassis

contact anything except the cor-

ground of your vehicle (4).

rect battery or jumper terminals or

2. Disconnect the other end of the

the correct ground. Do not lean

jumper cable from the black, neg-

over the battery when making

ative (-) battery/chassis ground of

connections.

the assisting vehicle (3).

8. Start the engine of the assisting

3. Disconnect the second jumper

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vehicle and let it run at approxi-

cable from the red, positive

(+)

4. Connect the jumper cables in the

mately 2,000 rpm for a few min-

battery/jumper terminal of the

exact sequence shown in the illus-

utes. Then start your vehicle.

assisting vehicle (2).

tration. First connect one jumper

If your vehicle will not start after a

4. Disconnect the other end of the

cable to the red, positive

(+)

few attempts, it probably requires

jumper cable from the red, positive

jumper terminal of your vehicle

servicing. In this event please seek

(+) jumper terminal of your vehicle

(1).

qualified assistance. If the cause of

(1).

5. Connect the other end of the

your battery discharging is not

jumper cable to the red, positive

apparent, have your vehicle checked

(+) battery/jumper terminal of the

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

assisting vehicle (2).

6. Connect the second jumper cable

to the black, negative (-) battery/

chassis ground of the assisting

vehicle (3).

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates

WARNING

overheating, you experience a loss

of power, or hear loud pinging or

While the engine is

NEVER remove the

knocking, the engine may be over-

running, keep hands,

radiator cap or the

heating. If this happens, you should:

clothing and tools

drain plug while the

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon

away from the mov-

engine and radiator

as it is safe to do so.

ing parts such as the

are hot. Hot coolant

2. Place the shift lever in P (Park, for

cooling fan and drive

and steam may blow out under

dual clutch transmission vehicle)

belt to prevent seri-

pressure, causing serious injury.

or neutral

(for manual transmis-

ous injury.

Turn the engine off and wait

sion/dual clutch transmission vehi-

until the engine cools down.

cle) and set the parking brake. If

Use extreme care when remov-

the air conditioning is ON, turn it

4. Check for coolant leaking from the

ing the radiator cap. Wrap a

OFF.

radiator, hoses or under the vehi-

thick towel around it, and turn it

3. If engine coolant is running out

cle. (If the air conditioning had been

counterclockwise slowly to the

under the vehicle or steam is com-

in use, it is normal for cold water to

first stop. Step back while the

ing out from the hood, stop the

be draining from it when you stop.)

pressure is released from the

engine. Do not open the hood until

5. If engine coolant is leaking out, stop

cooling system. When you are

the coolant has stopped running

the engine immediately and we rec-

sure all the pressure has been

or the steaming has stopped. If

ommend that you call an authorized

released, press down on the

there is no visible loss of engine

HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

cap, using a thick towel, and

coolant and no steam, leave the

continue turning counterclock-

engine running and check to be

wise to remove it.

sure the engine cooling fan is

operating. If the fan is not running,

turn the engine off.

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS, IF EQUIPPED)

6. If you cannot find the cause of the

(TYPE A)

overheating, wait until the engine

As an added safety feature, your

temperature has returned to nor-

vehicle has been equipped with a tire

mal. Then, if coolant has been

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

lost, carefully add coolant to the

that illuminates a low tire pressure

reservoir to bring the fluid level in

telltale when one or more of your

the reservoir up to the halfway

tires is significantly under-inflated.

mark.

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

7. Proceed with caution, keeping

sure telltale illuminates, you should

alert for further signs of overheat-

stop and check your tires as soon as

ing. If overheating happens again,

possible, and inflate them to the

we recommend that you call an

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

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cantly under-inflated tire causes the

assistance.

tire to overheat and can lead to tire

(1) Low tire pressure telltale /

failure. Under-inflation also reduces

TPMS malfunction indicator

CAUTION

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and

may affect the vehicle's handling and

• Serious loss of coolant indi-

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

stopping ability.

cates a leak in the cooling

vided), should be checked monthly

system and we recommend

when cold and inflated to the inflation

Please note that the TPMS is not a

the system be checked by an

pressure recommended by the vehi-

substitute for proper tire mainte-

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-

• When the engine overheats

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

bility to maintain correct tire pres-

your vehicle has tires of a different

from low engine coolant, sud-

sure, even if under-inflation has not

denly adding engine coolant

size than the size indicated on the

reached the level to trigger illumina-

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

may cause cracks in the

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure

engine. To prevent damage,

sure label, you should determine the

telltale.

proper tire inflation pressure for

add engine coolant slowly in

small quantities.

those tires.)

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What to do in an emergency

Your vehicle has also been equipped

NOTICE

Low tire pressure telltale

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

When the tire pressure

indicate when the system is not

If the TPMS indicator does not illu-

monitoring system warn-

operating properly. The TPMS mal-

minate for 3 seconds when the

ing indicator is illuminated

function indicator is combined with

ignition switch is turned to the ON

and warning message

the low tire pressure telltale. When

position or engine is running, or if

displayed on the cluster LCD display,

the system detects a malfunction,

it comes on after blinking for

one or more of your tires is signifi-

the telltale will flash for approximate-

approximately one minute, we rec-

cantly under-inflated.

ly one minute and then remain con-

ommend that you contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If the telltale illuminates, immediately

tinuously illuminated.

reduce your speed, avoid hard cor-

This sequence will continue upon

nering and anticipate increased stop-

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long

ping distances. You should stop and

as the malfunction exists. When the

check your tires as soon as possible.

malfunction indicator is illuminated,

Inflate the tires to the proper pres-

the system may not be able to detect

sure as indicated on the vehicle's

or signal low tire pressure as intend-

placard or tire inflation pressure label

ed. TPMS malfunctions may occur

located on the driver's side center

for a variety of reasons, including the

pillar outer panel. If you cannot reach

installation of replacement or alter-

a service station or if the tire cannot

nate tires or wheels on the vehicle

hold the newly added air, replace the

that prevent the TPMS from function-

low pressure tire with the spare tire.

ing properly. Always check the

TPMS malfunction telltale after

Then the Low Tire Pressure telltale

may flash for approximately one

replacing one or more tires or wheels

on your vehicle to ensure that the

minute and then remain continuously

illuminated after restarting and about

replacement or alternate tires and

wheels allow the TPMS to continue

10 minutes of continuous driving

before you have the low pressure tire

to function properly.

repaired and replaced on the vehicle.

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CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

In winter or cold weather, the

Low pressure damage

•

The TPMS malfunction indica-

low tire pressure telltale may be

tor may be illuminated if the

Significantly low tire pressure

illuminated if the tire pressure

vehicle is moving around

makes the vehicle unstable and

was adjusted to the recom-

electric power supply cables

can contribute to loss of vehicle

mended tire inflation pressure

or radios transmitter such as

control and increased braking

in warm weather. It does not

at police stations, government

distances.

mean your TPMS is malfunc-

and public offices, broadcast-

tioning because the decreased

Continued driving on low pres-

ing stations, military installa-

temperature leads to a propor-

sure tires can cause the tires to

tions, airports, or transmitting

tional lowering of tire pressure.

overheat and fail.

towers, etc. This can interfere

with normal operation of the

When you drive your vehicle

from a warm area to a cold area

Tire Pressure Monitoring

TPMS (Tire Pressure

System (TPMS).

or from a cold area to a warm

Monitoring System)

area, or the outside temperature

•

The TPMS malfunction indica-

malfunction indicator

is greatly higher or lower, you

tor may illuminate if snow

should check the tire inflation

chains or some separately

The TPMS malfunction indicator will

pressure and adjust the tires to

purchased devices such as

illuminate after it blinks for approxi-

the recommended tire inflation

notebook computers, mobile

mately one minute when there is a

pressure.

charger, remote starter, navi-

problem with the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System. If the system is

gation etc. are used in the

vehicle. This can interfere with

able to correctly detect an under

inflation warning at the same time as

normal operation of the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

system failure then it will illuminate

the TPMS malfunction indicator.

(TPMS).

We recommend that the system be

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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What to do in an emergency

Changing a tire with TPMS

After you replace the low pressure

If the TPMS sensor on the origi-

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

nal mounted wheel located in

Pressure Telltale may blink or illumi-

Pressure will come on. We recom-

the spare tire carrier still acti-

nate after a few minutes because the

mend that the flat tire be checked by

vates, the tire pressure monitor-

TPMS sensor mounted on the spare

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

ing system may not operate

wheel is not initiated.

properly. We recommend that

Once the low pressure tire is reinflat-

CAUTION

the system be serviced by an

ed to the recommended pressure

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

and installed on the vehicle or we

We recommend that you use the

recommend that the TPMS sensor

sealant approved by HYUNDAI.

mounted on the replaced spare

You may not be able to identify a low

The sealant on the tire pressure

wheel be initiated by an authorized

tire by simply looking at it. Always

sensor and wheel shall be elem-

HYUNDAI dealer, the TPMS mal-

use a good quality tire pressure

inated when you replace the tire

function indicator and the low tire

gauge to measure the tire's inflation

with a new one.

pressure telltale will extinguish within

pressure. Please note that a tire that

a few minutes of driving.

is hot (from being driven) will have a

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

If the indicator is not extinguished

higher pressure measurement than a

pressure sensor mounted inside the

after a few minutes of driving, We rec-

tire that is cold.

tire behind the valve stem. You must

use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-

ommend that the system be checked

A cold tire means the vehicle has

ommended that you have your tires

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

been sitting for 3 hours and driven for

serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI

less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3

dealer.

hour period.

CAUTION

Even if you replace the low pressure

Allow the tire to cool before measur-

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire

If original mounted tire is

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

Pressure Telltale will blink or remain

replaced with the spare tire, the

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

on until the low pressure tire is

TPMS sensor on the replaced

the recommended pressure.

repaired and placed on the vehicle.

spare wheel should be initiated

and we recommend that the

TPMS sensor on the original

mounted wheel be deactivated

by a HYUNDAI dealer.

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CAUTION

WARNING

• If you use the wheels on the

market, use a TPMS sensor

We recommend that you use the

Protecting TPMS

approved by a HYUNDAI deal-

sealant approved by HYUNDAI if

er. If your vehicle is not

Tampering with, modifying, or

your vehicle is equipped with a

equipped with a TPMS sensor

disabling the Tire Pressure

Tire

Pressure Monitoring

or TPMS does not work prop-

Monitoring System

(TPMS)

erly, you may fail the periodic

System. The liquid sealant can

components may interfere with

damage the tire pressure sen-

vehicle inspection conducted

the system's ability to warn the

in your country.

sors.

driver of low tire pressure con-

❈All vehicles sold in the

ditions and/or TPMS malfunc-

EUROPE market during below

tions. Tampering with, modify-

WARNING

period must be equipped with

ing, or disabling the Tire

TPMS.

Pressure Monitoring System

TPMS

- New model vehicle : Nov. 1,

(TPMS) components may void

2012 ~

•

The TPMS cannot alert you to

the warranty for that portion of

severe and sudden tire dam-

the vehicle.

- Current model vehicle : Nov.

age caused by external fac-

1, 2014~ (Based on vehicle

tors such as nails or road

registrations)

debris.

WARNING

•

If you feel any vehicle instabil-

For EUROPE

ity, immediately take your foot

off the accelerator, apply the

• Do not modify the vehicle, it

brakes gradually and with

may interfere with the TPMS

light force, and slowly move to

function.

a safe position off the road.

• The wheels on the market do

not have a TPMS sensor.

For your safety, we recom-

mend that you use parts for

replacement from an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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What to do in an emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED) (TYPE B)

Check tire pressure

• The displayed tire pressure values

may differ from those measured

with a tire pressure gauge.

• You can change the tire pressure

unit in the User Settings mode on

the instrument cluster.

- psi, kpa, bar

(Refer to "LCD

Modes" in chapter 3).

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•

You can check the tire pressure in

the Assist mode on the cluster.

Refer to the "LCD Display

Modes" in chapter 3.

•

Tire pressure is displayed after a

few minutes of driving after initial

engine start up.

•

If tire pressure is not displayed when

the vehicle is stopped, "Drive to dis-

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play" message will appear. After driv-

(1) Low Tire Pressure Telltale/

ing, check the tire pressure.

TPMS Malfunction Indicator

(2) Low tire pressure position telltale

and tire pressure telltale

(Shown on the LCD display)

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Tire pressure monitoring sys-

As an added safety feature, your

Your vehicle has also been equipped

tem

vehicle has been equipped with a tire

with a TPMS malfunction indicator to

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

indicate when the system is not

that illuminates a low tire pressure

operating properly. The TPMS mal-

WARNING

telltale when one or more of your

function indicator is combined with

tires is significantly under-inflated.

the low tire pressure telltale. When

Over-inflation or under-inflation

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

the system detects a malfunction,

can reduce tire life, adversely

sure telltale illuminates, you should

the telltale will flash for approximate-

affect vehicle handling, and

stop and check your tires as soon as

ly one minute and then remain con-

lead to sudden tire failure that

possible, and inflate them to the

tinuously illuminated. This sequence

may cause loss of vehicle con-

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

will continue upon subsequent vehi-

trol resulting in an accident.

cantly under-inflated tire causes the

cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tire to overheat and can lead to tire

tion exists. When the malfunction

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

failure. Under-inflation also reduces

indicator is illuminated, the system

vided), should be checked monthly

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and

may not be able to detect or signal

when cold and inflated to the inflation

may affect the vehicle’s handling and

low tire pressure as intended.

pressure recommended by the vehi-

stopping ability.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

Please note that the TPMS is not a

variety of reasons, including the

substitute for proper tire mainte-

installation of replacement or alter-

your vehicle has tires of a different

size than the size indicated on the

nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-

nate tires or wheels on the vehicle

bility to maintain correct tire pres-

that prevent the TPMS from function-

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

sure label, you should determine the

sure, even if under-inflation has not

ing properly. Always check the TPMS

reached the level to trigger illumina-

malfunction telltale after replacing

proper tire inflation pressure for

those tires.)

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure

one or more tires or wheels on your

telltale.

vehicle to ensure that the replace-

ment or alternate tires and wheels

allow the TPMS to continue to func-

tion properly.

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What to do in an emergency

NOTICE

Low tire pressure

If either telltale illuminates, immedi-

telltale

ately reduce your speed, avoid hard

If any of the below happens, we rec-

cornering and anticipate increased

ommend that the system be

stopping distances. You should stop

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

and check your tires as soon as pos-

dealer.

Low tire pressure

sible. Inflate the tires to the proper

1. The low tire pressure telltale/

position telltale

pressure as indicated on the vehi-

TPMS malfunction indicator

and tire pressure

cle’s placard or tire inflation pressure

does not illuminate for 3 sec-

label located on the driver's side cen-

telltale

onds when the ignition switch

ter pillar outer panel. If you cannot

is turned to the ON position or

reach a service station or if the tire

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the engine is running.

cannot hold the newly added air,

replace the low pressure tire with a

2. The TPMS malfunction indicator

When the tire pressure monitoring

spare tire.

remains illuminated after blink-

system warning indicators are illumi-

ing for approximately 1 minute.

If you drive the vehicle for about 10

nated and a warning message dis-

minutes at speeds above 25 km/h

3. The Low tire pressure position

played on the cluster LCD display,

after replacing the low pressure tire

telltale remains illuminated.

one or more of your tires is signifi-

with the spare tire, the below will

cantly under-inflated. The low tire

happen:

pressure position telltale light will

indicate which tire is significantly

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

under-inflated by illuminating the cor-

may blink for approximately 1 minute

responding position light.

and then remain continuously illumi-

nated because the TPMS sensor is

not mounted on the spare wheel.

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NOTICE

TPMS (Tire Pressure

WARNING

Monitoring System)

The spare tire is not equipped with

malfunction indicator

a tire pressure sensor.

Low pressure damage

Significantly low tire pressure

The TPMS malfunction indicator will

makes the vehicle unstable and

CAUTION

illuminate after it blinks for approxi-

can contribute to loss of vehicle

mately one minute when there is a

In winter or cold weather, the

control and increased braking

problem with the Tire Pressure

low tire pressure telltale may

distances.

Monitoring System.

illuminate if the tire pressure

Continued driving on low pres-

We recommend that the system be

was adjusted to the recom-

sure tires can cause the tires to

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

mended tire inflation pressure

overheat and fail.

dealer.

in warm weather. It does not

mean your TPMS is malfunc-

tioning because the decreased

NOTICE

temperature leads to a lowering

If there is a malfunction with the

of tire pressure.

TPMS, the low tire pressure posi-

When you drive your vehicle

tion telltale will not be displayed

from a warm area to a cold area

even though the vehicle has an

or from a cold area to a warm

under-inflated tire.

area, or the outside temperature

is higher or lower, you should

check the tire inflation pressure

and adjust the tires to the rec-

ommended tire inflation pres-

sure.

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What to do in an emergency

Changing a tire with TPMS

If you drive the vehicle for about 10

CAUTION

minutes at speeds above 25 km/h

If you have a flat tire, the low Tire

after replacing the low pressure tire

Pressure and Position telltales will

•

The TPMS malfunction indica-

with the spare tire, the below will

come on. We recommend that the

tor may blink for approximate-

happen:

system be checked by an authorized

ly 1 minute and then remain

HYUNDAI dealer.

• The TPMS malfunction indicator

continuously illuminated if

may blink for approximately 1 minute

the vehicle is moving around

and then remain continuously illumi-

electric power supply cables

CAUTION

nated because the TPMS sensor is

or radios transmitter such as

not mounted on the spare wheel.

at police stations, government

NEVER use a puncture-repair-

and public offices, broadcast-

ing agent to repair and/or inflate

ing stations, military installa-

a low pressure tire. The tire

You may not be able identify a tire

tions, airports, or transmitting

sealant can damage the tire

with low pressure by simply looking

towers, etc. This can interfere

pressure sensor. If used, you

at it. Always use a good quality tire

with normal operation of the

will have to replace the tire

pressure gauge to measure the tire's

Tire Pressure Monitoring

pressure sensor.

inflation pressure. Please note that a

System (TPMS).

tire that is hot (from being driven) will

•

The TPMS malfunction indica-

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

have a higher pressure measure-

tor may blink for approximate-

pressure sensor mounted inside the

ment than a tire that is cold (from sit-

ly 1 minute and then remain

tire behind the valve stem. You must

ting stationary for at least 3 hour and

continuously illuminated if

use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-

driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile) dur-

snow chains are used or

ommended that you have your tires

ing that 3 hour period).

some separate electronic

serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI

Allow the tire to cool before measur-

devices such as notebook

dealer.

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

computer, mobile charger,

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

remote starter or navigation

the recommended pressure.

etc., are used in the vehicle.

A cold tire means the vehicle has

This can interfere with normal

been sitting for 3 hours and driven for

operation of the Tire Pressure

less than 1.6 km (1 mile) in that 3

Monitoring System (TPMS).

hour period.

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