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Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (2017 year). Instruction - part 36

WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

NOTICE

Blade replacement

Contamination of either the wind-

When the wipers no longer clean

To prevent damage to the wiper

shield or the wiper blades with for-

adequately, the blades may be worn

blades, arms or other compo-

eign matter can reduce the effective-

or cracked, and require replacement.

nents, do not:

ness of the windshield wipers.

• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint

Common sources of contamination

thinner, or other solvents on or

NOTICE

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

near them.

treatments used by some commer-

To prevent damage to the wiper

cial car washes. If the blades are not

• Attempt to move the wipers

arms or other components, do not

wiping properly, clean both the win-

manually.

attempt to move the wipers manu-

dow and the blades with a clean

• Use non-specified wiper blades.

ally.

cloth dampened with washer fluid.

NOTICE

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Information

Commercial hot waxes applied by

The use of a non-specified wiper

automatic car washes have been

blade could result in wiper mal-

known to make the windshield diffi-

function and failure.

cult to clean.

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Maintenance

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1. Raise the wiper arm.

2. Lift the wiper blade clip. Then push

3. Install the new blade assembly in

down the blade body.

the reverse order of removal.

NOTICE

4. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

shield.

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

against the windshield, since it

may chip or crack the windshield.

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BATTERY

WARNING

(Continued)

WARNING

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

your eyes with clean water for at

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

DEATH to you or bystanders,

least 15 minutes and get imme-

WARNING

always follow these precautions

diate medical attention. If acid

Battery posts, terminals, and

when working near or handling

gets on your skin, thoroughly

related accessories contain

the battery:

wash the area. If you feel pain or

lead and lead compounds,

Always read and follow

a burning sensation, get med-

chemicals known to the State of

instructions carefully

ical attention immediately.

California to cause cancer, birth

when handling a battery.

•

When lifting a plastic-cased

defects and reproductive harm.

Wear eye protection

battery, excessive pressure

Batteries also contain other

designed to protect the

on the case may cause battery

chemicals known to the State of

eyes from acid splashes.

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

California to cause cancer.

carrier or with your hands on

Wash hands after handling.

Keep all flames, sparks,

opposite corners.

or smoking materials

away from the battery.

•

Do not attempt to jump start

NOTICE

your vehicle if your battery is

Hydrogen is always pres-

ent in battery cells, is

frozen.

• When you do not use the vehicle

highly combustible, and

•

NEVER attempt to recharge

for a long time in a low tempera-

may explode if ignited.

the battery when the vehicle’s

ture area, disconnect the battery

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battery cables are connected

and keep it indoors.

Keep batteries out of

reach of children.

to the battery.

• Always charge the battery fully

•

The electrical ignition system

to prevent battery case damage

Batteries contain sulfu-

works with high voltage.

in low temperature areas.

ric acid which is highly

NEVER touch these compo-

corrosive. Do not allow

nents with the engine running

acid to contact your

or when the Engine Start/Stop

eyes, skin or clothing.

button is in the ON position.

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Maintenance

For best battery service

•

Keep the battery securely mounted.

Battery recharging

■ Hybrid

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

WARNING

tions clean, tight, and coated with

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

Always follow these instructions

when recharging your vehicle’s

•

Rinse any spilled acid from the bat-

battery to avoid the risk of SERI-

tery immediately with a solution of

OUS INJURY or DEATH from

water and baking soda.

explosions or acid burns:

•

Before performing mainte-

nance or recharging the bat-

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tery, turn off all accessories and

■ Plug-in hybrid

place the Engine Start/Stop

button to the OFF position.

•

Keep all flames, sparks, or

smoking materials away from

the battery.

•

Always work outdoors or in an

area with plenty of ventilation.

•

Wear eye protection when

checking the battery during

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charging.

•

The battery must be removed

from the vehicle and placed in

a well ventilated area.

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By jump starting

Reset features

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After a jump start from a good bat-

Some items need to be reset after

•

Watch the battery during

tery, drive the vehicle for 20-30 min-

the battery has been discharged or

charging, and stop or reduce

utes before it is shutoff. The vehicle

the battery has been disconnected.

the charging rate if the battery

may not restart if you shut it off

See chapter 3 for:

cells begin boiling violently.

before the battery had a chance to

• Power Windows

•

The negative battery cable

adequately recharge. See "Jump

must be removed first and

•

Trip Computer

Starting" in chapter 6 for more infor-

installed last when the battery

mation on jump starting procedures.

•

Climate Control System

is disconnected. Disconnect

•

Clock

the battery charger in the fol-

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Information

•

Audio System

lowing order:

An inappropriately disposed

•

Sunroof

(1) Turn off the battery charger

main switch.

battery can be harmful to

the environment and human

(2) Unhook the negative

health.

clamp from the negative

Dispose the battery according to your

battery terminal.

local law(s) or regulation.

(3) Unhook the positive clamp

from the positive battery

terminal.

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•

Always use a genuine HYUNDAI

approved battery when you

replace the battery.

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Recommended cold tire infla-

WARNING

tion pressures

All tire pressures

(including the

Recommended pressures must

spare) should be checked when the

be maintained for the best ride,

tires are cold. "Cold tires" means the

vehicle handling, and minimum

vehicle has not been driven for at

tire wear.

least three hours or driven less than

Over-inflation or under-inflation

one mile (1.6 km).

can reduce tire life, adversely

Warm tires normally exceed recom-

affect vehicle handling, and

mended cold tire pressures by 4 to 6

lead to sudden tire failure that

psi (28 to 41 kPa). Do not release air

could result in loss of vehicle

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from warm tires to adjust the pres-

control resulting in an accident.

All specifications

(sizes and pres-

sure or the tires will be under-inflat-

Severe under-inflation can lead

sures) can be found on a label

ed. For recommended inflation pres-

to severe heat build-up, causing

attached to the driver’s side center

sure, refer to "Tire and Wheels" in

blowouts, tread separation and

pillar.

chapter 8.

other tire failures that can result

in the loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident. This

risk is much higher on hot days

and when driving for long peri-

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ods at high speeds.

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Maintenance

Check tire inflation pressure

If you overfill the tire, release air by

CAUTION

pushing on the metal stem in the

Check your tires, including the spare

center of the tire valve. Recheck the

tire, once a month or more.

•

Under-inflation results in

tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be

excessive wear, poor handling

sure to put the valve caps back on

and reduced fuel economy.

How to check

the valve stems. Without the valve

Wheel deformation is also

cap, dirt or moisture could get into

Use a good quality tire pressure

possible. Keep your tire pres-

the valve core and cause air leakage.

gauge to check tire pressure. You

sures at the proper levels. If a

If a valve cap is missing, install a new

can not tell if your tires are properly

tire frequently needs refilling,

one as soon as possible.

inflated simply by looking at them.

have it checked by an author-

Radial tires may look properly inflat-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

ed when they are under-inflated.

•

Over-inflation produces a

Remove the valve cap from the tire

harsh ride, excessive wear at

valve stem. Press the tire gauge firm-

the center of the tire tread,

ly onto the valve to get a pressure

and a greater possibility of

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

damage from road hazards.

pressure matches the recommended

pressure on the tire and loading

information label, no further adjust-

ment is necessary. If the pressure is

low, add air until you reach the rec-

ommended pressure. Make sure to

put the valve caps back on the valve

stems. Without the valve cap, dirt or

moisture could get into the valve

core and cause air leakage. If a valve

cap is missing, install a new one as

soon as possible.

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Tire rotation

■ Without a spare tire

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Information

To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI

The outside and inside of the unsym-

recommends that the tires be rotated

metrical tire is distinguishable. When

every 7,500 miles

(12,000 km) or

installing an unsymmetrical tire, be

sooner if irregular wear develops.

sure to install the side marked "out-

During rotation, check the tires for

side" face the outside. If the side

correct balance.

marked "inside" is installed on the

outside, it will have a bad effect on

When rotating tires, check for uneven

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

vehicle performance.

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

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WARNING

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

Disc brake pads should be inspected

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

• Do not use the compact spare

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

tire for tire rotation.

Replace the tire if you find either of

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

these conditions. Replace the tire if

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

ply tires under any circum-

stances. This may cause

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

pressures to specification and check

unusual handling characteris-

tics that may cause loss of

lug nut tightness (proper torque is

vehicle control resulting in an

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65-79 lb.ft [9-11 kg.m]).

accident.

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Maintenance

Wheel alignment and tire bal-

Tire replacement

WARNING

ance

The wheels on your vehicle were

Tread wear indicator

To reduce the risk of DEATH or

aligned and balanced carefully at the

SERIOUS INJURY:

factory to give you the longest tire life

•

Replace tires that are worn,

and best overall performance.

show uneven wear, or are

In most cases, you will not need to

damaged. Worn tires can

have your wheels aligned again.

cause loss of braking effec-

However, if you notice unusual tire

tiveness, steering control, and

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

traction.

or the other, the alignment may need

•

Always replace tires with the

to be reset.

same size as each tire that

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

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was originally supplied with

when driving on a smooth road, your

this vehicle. Using tires and

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

wheels other than the recom-

indicator will appear as a solid band

across the tread. This shows there is

mended sizes could cause

NOTICE

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

unusual handling characteris-

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

tics, poor vehicle control, or

Improper wheel weights can dam-

negatively affect your vehi-

this happens.

age your vehicle's aluminum

cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System

Do not wait for the band to appear

wheels. Use only approved wheel

(ABS) resulting in a serious

weights.

across the entire tread before replac-

accident.

ing the tire.

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Compact spare tire replacement

Wheel replacement

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A compact spare tire has a shorter

When replacing the metal wheels for

•

When replacing tires

(or

tread life than a regular size tire.

any reason, make sure the new

wheels), it is recommended to

Replace it when you can see the

wheels are equivalent to the original

replace the two front or two

tread wear indicator bars on the tire.

factory units in diameter, rim width

rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.

The replacement compact spare tire

and offset.

Replacing just one tire can

should be the same size and design

seriously affect your vehicle’s

tire as the one provided with your

handling.

new vehicle and should be mounted

Tire traction

•

Tires degrade over time, even

on the same compact spare tire

Tire traction can be reduced if you

when they are not being used.

wheel. The compact spare tire is not

drive on worn tires, tires that are

Regardless of the remaining

designed to be mounted on a regular

improperly inflated or on slippery

tread, HYUNDAI recommends

size wheel, and the compact spare

road surfaces. Tires should be

that tires be replaced after six

tire wheel is not designed for mount-

replaced when tread wear indicators

(6) years of normal service.

ing a regular size tire.

appear. To reduce the possibility of

•

Heat caused by hot climates or

losing control, slow down whenever

frequent high loading condi-

WARNING

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

tions can accelerate the aging

process. Failure to follow this

The original tire should be

warning may cause sudden

repaired or replaced as soon as

tire failure, which could lead to

possible to avoid failure of the

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a loss of vehicle control result-

spare and loss of vehicle con-

ing in an accident.

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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Maintenance

Tire maintenance

Example tire size designation:

1

In addition to proper inflation, correct

(These numbers are provided as an

5,6

wheel alignment helps to decrease

example only; your tire size designa-

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tor could vary depending on your

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

unevenly, have your dealer check the

vehicle.)

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wheel alignment.

205/65R16 95H

When you have new tires installed,

make sure they are balanced. This

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205 - Tire width in millimeters.

3

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

height as a percentage of its

always be rebalanced if it is removed

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width.

from the wheel.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

Manufacturer or brand name is

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

Tire sidewall labeling

shown.

95 - Load Index, a numerical code

This information identifies and

associated with the maximum

describes the fundamental charac-

load the tire can carry.

teristics of the tire and also provides

2. Tire size designation

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

the tire identification number

(TIN)

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

speed rating chart in this section

for safety standard certification. The

size designation. You will need this

for additional information.

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

information when selecting replace-

case of a recall.

ment tires for your car. The following

explains what the letters and num-

bers in the tire size designation

mean.

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Wheel size designation

Tire speed ratings

3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

Wheels are also marked with impor-

The chart below lists many of the dif-

Identification Number)

tant information that you need if you

ferent speed ratings currently being

Any tires that are over six years old,

ever have to replace one. The follow-

used for passenger car tires. The

based on the manufacturing date,

ing explains what the letters and

speed rating is part of the tire size

(including the spare tire) should be

numbers in the wheel size designa-

designation on the sidewall of the

replaced by new ones. You can find

tion mean.

tire. This symbol corresponds to that

the manufacturing date on the tire

tire’s designed maximum safe oper-

sidewall (possibly on the inside of the

Example wheel size designation:

ating speed.

wheel), displaying the DOT Code.

6.5JX16

The DOT Code is a series of num-

6.5 - Rim width in inches.

Speed

bers on a tire consisting of numbers

Rating

Maximum Speed

J - Rim contour designation.

and English letters. The manufactur-

Symbol

ing date is designated by the last four

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

S

112 mph (180 km/h)

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

T

118 mph (190 km/h)

H

130 mph (210 km/h)

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

V

149 mph (240 km/h)

Z

Above 149 mph (240 km/h)

The front part of the DOT means a

plant code number, tire size and

tread pattern and the last four num-

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bers indicate week and year manu-

factured.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1617 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2017.

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Intended Outboard Sidewall

Maximum Inflation Pressure

Occupant Distribution

The side of an asymmetrical tire, that

The maximum air pressure to which

Designated seating positions.

must always face outward when

a cold tire may be inflated. The max-

mounted on a vehicle.

imum air pressure is molded onto the

Outward Facing Sidewall

sidewall.

An asymmetrical tire has a particular

Kilopascal (kPa)

side that faces outward when mount-

Maximum Load Rating

The metric unit for air pressure.

ed on a vehicle. The outward facing

The load rating for a tire at the maxi-

sidewall bears white lettering or

mum permissible inflation pressure

bears manufacturer, brand, and/or

Light truck (LT) tire

for that tire.

model name molding that is higher or

A tire designated by its manufacturer

deeper than the same moldings on

as primarily intended for use on light-

the inner facing sidewall.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle

weight trucks or multipurpose pas-

Weight

senger vehicles.

Passenger (P-Metric) tire

The sum of curb weight; accessory

weight; vehicle capacity weight; and

A tire used on passenger cars and

Load ratings

production options weight.

some light duty trucks and multipur-

The maximum load that a tire is rated

pose vehicles.

to carry for a given inflation pressure.

Normal Occupant Weight

Ply

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The number of occupants a vehicle

Load Index

is designed to seat multiplied by 150

A layer of rubber-coated parallel

An assigned number ranging from 1

pounds (68 kg).

cords

to 279 that corresponds to the load

carrying capacity of a tire.

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