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Hyundai Sonata Turbo (2011 year). Instruction - part 20

Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care

CAUTION

For proper maintenance, safety, and

•

Underinflation also results in

maximum fuel economy, you must

excessive wear, poor handling

always maintain recommended tire

and reduced fuel economy.

inflation pressures and stay within

Wheel deformation also is

the load limits and weight distribution

possible. Keep your tire pres-

recommended for your vehicle.

sures at the proper levels. If a

tire frequently needs refilling,

Recommended cold tire inflation

have it checked by an author-

pressures

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

All tire pressures

(including the

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Overinflation produces a

spare) should be checked when the

harsh ride, excessive wear at

All specifications

(sizes and pres-

tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the

the center of the tire tread, and

sures) can be found on a label

vehicle has not been driven for at

a greater possibility of dam-

attached to the driver’s side center

least three hours or driven less than

age from road hazards.

pillar.

one mile (1.6 km).

Recommended pressures must be

maintained for the best ride, vehicle

WARNING - Tire underin-

handling, and minimum tire wear.

flation

For recommended inflation pressure,

Severe underinflation can lead

to severe heat build-up, causing

refer to “Tire and wheels” in section

8.

blowouts, tread separation and

other tire failures that can result

in the loss of vehicle control

leading to severe injury or

death. This risk is much higher

on hot days and when driving

for long periods at high speeds.

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Maintenance

Remove the valve cap from the tire

Tire rotation

valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-

WARNING

To equalize tread wear, it is recom-

ly onto the valve to get a pressure

•

Inspect your tires frequently

mended that the tires be rotated

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

for proper inflation as well as

every 7,500 miles

(12,000 km) or

pressure matches the recommended

wear and damage. Always use

sooner if irregular wear develops.

pressure on the tire and loading

a tire pressure gauge.

During rotation, check the tires for

information label, no further adjust-

•

Tires with too much or too little

correct balance.

ment is necessary. If the pressure is

pressure wear unevenly caus-

low, add air until you reach the rec-

When rotating tires, check for uneven

ing poor handling, loss of vehi-

ommended amount.

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

cle control, and sudden tire

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

If you overfill the tire, release air by

failure leading to accidents,

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

pushing on the metal stem in the

injuries, and even death. The

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

center of the tire valve. Recheck the

recommended cold tire pres-

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

tire pressure with the tire gage. Be

sure for your vehicle can be

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

sure to put the valve caps back on

found in this manual and on

Replace the tire if you find either of

the valve stems. They help prevent

the tire label located on the dri-

these conditions. Replace the tire if

leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-

ver's side center pillar.

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

ture.

•

Worn tires can cause acci-

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

dents. Replace tires that are

pressures to specification and check

worn, show uneven wear, or

lug nut tightness.

are damaged.

•

Remember to check the pres-

sure of your spare tire.

HYUNDAI recommends that

you check the spare every

time you check the pressure

of the other tires on your vehi-

cle.

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Maintenance

Without a spare tire

Wheel alignment and tire balance

WARNING

The wheels on your vehicle were

• Do not use the compact spare

aligned and balanced carefully at the

tire for tire rotation.

factory to give you the longest tire life

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

and best overall performance.

ply tires under any circum-

In most cases, you will not need to

stances. This may cause

have your wheels aligned again.

unusual handling characteris-

However, if you notice unusual tire

tics that could result in death,

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

severe injury, or property

or the other, the alignment may need

damage.

to be reset.

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If you notice your vehicle vibrating

Disc brake pads should be inspected

when driving on a smooth road, your

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

✽ NOTICE

CAUTION

Rotate radial tires that have an

Improper wheel weights can

asymmetric tread pattern only from

damage your vehicle's alu-

front to rear and not from right to

minum wheels. Use only

left.

approved wheel weights.

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Maintenance

Tread wear indicator

(Continued)

WARNING - Replacing

tires

•

Using tires and wheel other

than the recommended sizes

To reduce the chance or serious

could cause unusual handling

or fatal injuries from an acci-

characteristics and poor vehi-

dent caused by tire failure or

cle control, resulting in a seri-

loss of vehicle control:

ous accident.

•

Replace tires that are worn,

•

Wheels that do not meet

show uneven wear, or are

HYUNDAI’s specifications

damaged. Worn tires can

may fit poorly and result in

cause loss of braking effec-

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tiveness, steering control, and

damage to the vehicle or

unusual handling and poor

Tire replacement

traction.

vehicle control.

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

•

Do not drive your vehicle with

•

The ABS works by comparing

indicator will appear as a solid band

too little or too much pressure

the speed of the wheels. Tire

across the tread. This shows there is

in your tires. This can lead to

size can affect wheel speed.

less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread

uneven wear and tire failure.

When replacing tires, all

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left on the tire. Replace the tire when

•

When replacing tires, never

tires must use the same size

this happens.

mix radial and bias-ply tires

originally supplied with the

Do not wait for the band to appear

on the same car. You must

vehicle. Using tires of a differ-

across the entire tread before replac-

replace all tires (including the

ent size can cause the ABS

ing the tire.

spare) if moving from radial to

(Anti-lock Brake System) and

bias-ply tires.

ESC

(Electronic Stability

(Continued)

Control) to work irregularly.

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Maintenance

Compact spare tire replacement

Wheel replacement

Tire traction

A compact spare tire has a shorter

When replacing the metal wheels for

Tire traction can be reduced if you

tread life than a regular size tire.

any reason, make sure the new

drive on worn tires, tires that are

Replace it when you can see the

wheels are equivalent to the original

improperly inflated or on slippery

tread wear indicator bars on the tire.

factory units in diameter, rim width

road surfaces. Tires should be

The replacement compact spare tire

and offset.

replaced when tread wear indicators

should be the same size and design

appear. To reduce the possibility of

tire as the one provided with your

losing control, slow down whenever

WARNING

new vehicle and should be mounted

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

on the same compact spare tire

A wheel that is not the correct

wheel. The compact spare tire is not

size may adversely affect wheel

designed to be mounted on a regular

and bearing life, braking and

Tire maintenance

size wheel, and the compact spare

stopping abilities, handling char-

In addition to proper inflation, correct

tire wheel is not designed for mount-

acteristics, ground clearance,

wheel alignment helps to decrease

ing a regular size tire.

body-to-tire clearance, snow

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

chain clearance, speedometer

unevenly, have your dealer check the

and odometer calibration, head-

wheel alignment.

light aim and bumper height.

When you have new tires installed,

make sure they are balanced. This

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

always be rebalanced if it is removed

from the wheel.

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Maintenance

2. Tire size designation

94 - Load Index, a numerical code

1

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

associated with the maximum

5,6

size designation. You will need this

load the tire can carry.

7

information when selecting replace-

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

ment tires for your car. The following

speed rating chart in this section

4

explains what the letters and num-

for additional information.

bers in the tire size designation

mean.

2

Wheel size designation

3

Example tire size designation:

Wheels are also marked with impor-

(These numbers are provided as an

tant information that you need if you

example only; your tire size designa-

1

ever have to replace one. The follow-

I030B04JM

tor could vary depending on your

ing explains what the letters and

Tire sidewall labeling

vehicle.)

numbers in the wheel size designa-

This information identifies and

P205/65R16 94H

tion mean.

describes the fundamental charac-

teristics of the tire and also provides

P - Applicable vehicle type

(tires

Example wheel size designation:

the tire identification number

(TIN)

marked with the prefix “P’’ are

6.5JX16

for safety standard certification. The

intended for use on passenger

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

cars or light trucks; however, not

case of a recall.

6.5 - Rim width in inches.

all tires have this marking).

J - Rim contour designation.

205 - Tire width in millimeters.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

Manufacturer or Brand name is

height as a percentage of its

shown.

width.

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

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Maintenance

Tire speed ratings

3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

The chart below lists many of the dif-

Identification Number)

WARNING - Tire age

ferent speed ratings currently being

Any tires that are over 6 years old,

Tires degrade over time, even

used for passenger car tires. The

based on the manufacturing date,

when they are not being used.

speed rating is part of the tire size

(including the spare tire) should be

Regardless of the remaining

designation on the sidewall of the

replaced by new ones. You can find

tread, it is recommended that

tire. This symbol corresponds to that

the manufacturing date on the tire

tires generally be replaced after

tire's designed maximum safe oper-

sidewall (possibly on the inside of the

six (6) years of normal service.

ating speed.

wheel), displaying the DOT Code.

Heat caused by hot climates or

The DOT Code is a series of num-

frequent high loading condi-

Speed

bers on a tire consisting of numbers

tions can accelerate the aging

Rating

Maximum Speed

and English letters. The manufactur-

process. Failure to follow this

Symbol

ing date is designated by the last four

warning can result in sudden

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

S

112 mph (180 km/h)

tire failure, which could lead to

a loss of control and an acci-

T

118 mph (190 km/h)

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

dent involving serious injury or

H

130 mph (210 km/h)

The front part of the DOT means a

death.

V

149 mph (240 km/h)

plant code number, tire size and

Z

Above 149 mph (240 km/h)

tread pattern and the last four num-

4. Tire ply composition and material

bers indicate week and year manu-

factured.

The number of layers or plies of rub-

ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

For example:

manufacturers also must indicate the

DOT XXXX XXXX 1610 represents

materials in the tire, which include

that the tire was produced in the 16th

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

week of 2010.

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

struction; the letter "D" means diago-

nal or bias ply construction; and the

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

struction.

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Maintenance

5. Maximum permissible inflation

7. Uniform tire quality grading

Traction - AA, A, B & C

pressure

Quality grades can be found where

The traction grades, from highest to

This number is the greatest amount

applicable on the tire sidewall

lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those

of air pressure that should be put in

between tread shoulder and maxi-

grades represent the tire’s ability to

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

mum section width.

stop on wet pavement as measured

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

For example: TREAD wear 200

under controlled conditions on spec-

to the Tire and Loading Information

ified government test surfaces of

TRACTION AA

label for recommended inflation

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

TEMPERATURE A

pressure.

C may have poor traction perform-

ance.

Tread wear

6. Maximum load rating

The tread wear grade is a compara-

This number indicates the maximum

tive rating based on the wear rate of

WARNING

load in kilograms and pounds that

the tire when tested under controlled

The traction grade assigned to

can be carried by the tire. When

conditions on a specified govern-

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

this tire is based on straight-

ment test course. For example, a tire

ahead braking traction tests,

always use a tire that has the same

graded 150 would wear one-and-a-

load rating as the factory installed

and does not include accelera-

half times (1½) as well on the gov-

tion, cornering, hydroplaning,

tire.

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

or peak traction characteristics.

The relative performance of tires

depends upon the actual conditions

of their use, however, and may

depart significantly from the norm

due to variations in driving habits,

service practices and differences in

road characteristics and climate.

These grades are molded on the

side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.

The tires available as standard or

optional equipment on your vehicle

may vary with respect to grade.

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Maintenance

Temperature -A, B & C

Tire terminology and definitions

The temperature grades are A (the

WARNING - Tire

Air Pressure: The amount of air

highest), B and C representing the

temperature

inside the tire pressing outward on

tire’s resistance to the generation of

The temperature grade for this

the tire. Air pressure is expressed in

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

tire is established for a tire that

pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-

when tested under controlled condi-

is properly inflated and not

pascal (kPa).

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

overloaded. Excessive speed,

Accessory Weight: This means the

test wheel.

underinflation, or excessive

combined weight of optional acces-

Sustained high temperature can

loading, either separately or in

sories. Some examples of optional

cause the material of the tire to

combination, can cause heat

accessories

are,

automatic

degenerate and reduce tire life, and

build-up and possible sudden

transaxle, power seats, and air con-

excessive temperature can lead to

tire failure. This can cause loss

ditioning.

sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-

of vehicle control and serious

Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a

responds to a level of performance

injury or death.

tire's height to its width.

which all passenger car tires must

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords

meet under the Federal Motor

that is located between the plies and

Vehicle Safety Standard No.

109.

the tread. Cords may be made from

Grades B and A represent higher

steel or other reinforcing materials.

levels of performance on the labora-

tory test wheel than the minimum

Bead: The tire bead contains steel

required by law.

wires wrapped by steel cords that

hold the tire onto the rim.

Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in

which the plies are laid at alternate

angles less than 90 degrees to the

centerline of the tread.

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Maintenance

Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120

Radial-ply tires

km/h) when your car is equipped with

WARNING - Snow or ice

Radial-ply tires provide improved

snow tires.

•

When driving on roads cov-

tread life, road hazard resistance and

ered with snow or ice, drive at

smoother high speed ride. The radi-

less than 20 mph (30 km/h).

al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of

Tire chains

•

Use the SAE “S” class or wire

belted construction, and are selected

Tire chains, if necessary, should be

chains.

to complement the ride and handling

installed on the front wheels.

characteristics of your vehicle.

•

If you hear noise caused by

Be sure that the chains are installed

Radial-ply tires have the same load

chains contacting the body,

in accordance with the manufactur-

carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias

retighten the chain to avoid

er's instructions.

belted tires of the same size, and use

contact with the vehicle body.

To minimize tire and chain wear, do

the same recommended inflation

•

To prevent body damage,

not continue to use tire chains when

pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires

they are no longer needed.

retighten the chains after driv-

with bias-ply or bias belted tires is

ing 0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).

not recommended. Any combina-

•

Do not use tire chains on

tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias

vehicles equipped with alu-

belted tires when used on the same

minum wheels. In unavoid-

vehicle will seriously deteriorate

able circumstance, use a wire

vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-

type chain.

low is: Identical radial-ply tires should

always be used as a set of four.

•

Use wire chains less than 0.47

Longer wearing tires can be more

inches

(12 mm) to prevent

susceptible to irregular tread wear. It

damage to the chain’s con-

is very important to follow the tire

nection.

rotation interval shown in this section

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.

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Maintenance

FUSES

Blade type

This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one locat-

ed in the driver’s side panel bolster, the

WARNING - Fuse replace-

other in the engine compartment.

ment

If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-

•

Never replace a fuse with any-

sories, or controls do not work, check the

thing but another fuse of the

appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has

same rating.

Normal

Blown

blown, the element inside the fuse will be

•

A higher capacity fuse could

melted.

cause damage and possibly a

If the electrical system does not work,

fire.

Cartridge type

first check the driver’s side fuse panel.

•

Never install a wire instead of the

Always replace a blown fuse with one of

proper fuse - even as a temporary

the same rating.

repair. It may cause extensive

If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-

wiring damage and a possible fire.

cates an electrical problem. Avoid using

the system involved and immediately

Normal

Blown

consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Multi fuse

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type

CAUTION

for lower amperage rating, cartridge type,

Do not use a screwdriver or any

and multi fuse for higher amperage rat-

other metal object to remove fuses

ings.

because it may cause a short circuit

and damage the system.

Normal

Blown

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A vehicle’s electrical system is protected

from electrical overload damage by

fuses.

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Maintenance

If the headlights or other electrical com-

ponents do not work and the fuses are

OK, check the fuse panel in the engine

compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must

be replaced.

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OYF079021

Instrument panel fuse replace-

3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.

ment

Use the removal tool provided in the

engine compartment fuse panel.

1. Turn the ignition switch and all other

4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it

switches off.

is blown.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,

and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.

If it fits loosely, consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of

the same rating from a circuit you may

not need for operating the vehicle, such

as the cigarette lighter fuse.

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Maintenance

✽ NOTICE

•

If the memory fuse is pulled up from

the fuse panel, the warning chime,

audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,

will not operate. Some items must be

reset after replacement. Refer to

“Battery” in this section.

•

Even though the memory fuse is

pulled up, the battery can still be dis-

charged by operation of the head-

lights or other electrical devices.

OYF079022

OYF079023

Memory fuse

Engine compartment fuse

Your vehicle is equipped with a memory

replacement

fuse to prevent battery discharge if your

1. Turn the ignition switch and all other

vehicle is parked without being operated

switches off.

for prolonged periods. Use the following

2. Remove the fuse panel cover by

procedures before parking the vehicle for

pressing the tab and pulling up.

prolonged periods.

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.

3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and

pull up the memory fuse.

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Maintenance

3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it

✽ NOTICE

is blown. To remove or insert the fuse,

If the multi fuse is blown, consult an

use the fuse puller in the engine com-

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

partment fuse panel.

4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,

and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.

If it fits loosely, consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION

After checking the fuse panel in the

engine compartment, securely

OYF079024

install the fuse panel cover. If not,

Multi fuse

electrical failures may occur from

If the multi fuse is blown, it must be

water contact.

removed as follows:

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the fuse panel on the right

side in the engine compartment.

4. Remove the nuts shown in the picture

above.

5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the

same rating.

6. Reinstall in the reverse order of

removal.

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