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Hyundai Grand Santa Fe (2016 year). Instruction - part 37

Maintenance

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3. Remove the climate control air fil-

4. Replace the climate control air fil-

ter case while pressing the lock on

ter.

the right of the cover.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order

of disassembly.

✽ NOTICE

Install a new climate control air fil-

ter in the correct direction with the

arrow symbol (↓) facing downwards.

Otherwise, the climate control effects

may decrease, possibly with a noise.

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Maintenance

WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Contamination of either the wind-

Blade replacement

shield or the wiper blades with for-

When the wipers no longer clean

eign matter can reduce the effective-

adequately, the blades may be worn

ness of the windshield wipers.

or cracked, and require replacement.

Common sources of contamination

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

treatments used by some commer-

CAUTION

cial car washes. If the blades are not

To prevent damage to the wiper

wiping properly, clean both the win-

arms or other components, do

dow and the blades with a good

not attempt to move the wipers

cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse

manually.

thoroughly with clean water.

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CAUTION

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the wiper

The use of a non-specified

✽ NOTICE

blades, do not use gasoline,

wiper blade could result in

Commercial hot waxes applied by

wiper malfunction and failure.

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

automatic car washes have been

solvents on or near them.

known to make the windshield diffi-

cult to clean.

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Maintenance

Front windshield wiper blade

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Type B

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1. Raise the wiper arm.

Type A

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the

wiper blade assembly to expose

CAUTION

the plastic locking clip.

Do not allow the wiper arm to

fall against the windshield,

since it may chip or crack the

CAUTION

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windshield.

Do not allow the wiper arm to

2. Compress the clip and slide the

fall against the windshield,

blade assembly downward.

since it may chip or crack the

windshield.

3. Lift it off the arm.

4. Install the blade assembly in the

reverse order of removal.

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Maintenance

Rear window wiper blade

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2. Install the new blade assembly by

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inserting the center part into the

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out

slot in the wiper arm until it clicks

the wiper blade assembly.

into place.

3. Make sure the blade assembly is

installed firmly by trying to pull it

slightly.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

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or other components, we recom-

2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then

mend that the wiper blade be

pull down the blade assembly and

replaced by an authoized HYUNDAI

remove it.

dealer.

3. Install the new blade assembly in

the reverse order of removal.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

For best battery service

✽ NOTICE

WARNING - Battery

Basically equipped battery is main-

dangers

tenance free type. If your vehicle is

equipped with the battery marked

Always read the follow-

with LOWER and UPPER on the

ing instructions carefully

side, you can check the electrolyte

when handling a battery.

level. The electrolyte level should be

Keep lighted cigarettes

between LOWER and UPPER. If

and all other flames or

the electrolyte level is low, it needs to

sparks away from the

add distilled (demineralized) water

battery.

(Never add sulfuric acid or other

electrolyte). When refill, be careful

Hydrogen, a highly com-

not to splash the battery and adja-

bustible gas, is always

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cent components. And do not over-

present in battery cells

•

Keep the battery securely mount-

fill the battery cells. It can cause cor-

and may explode if ignit-

ed.

rosion on other parts. After then

ed.

ensure that tighten the cell caps. We

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

Keep batteries out of the

recommend that you contact an

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

reach

of

children

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

tions clean, tight, and coated with

because batteries con-

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

tain highly corrosive

SULFURIC ACID. Do not

•

Rinse any spilled electrolyte from

allow battery acid to

the battery immediately with a

contact your skin, eyes,

solution of water and baking soda.

clothing or paint finish.

•

If the vehicle is not going to be

used for an extended time, discon-

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nect the battery cables.

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Maintenance

Battery capacity label

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■ Example

• When lifting a plastic-cased

If any electrolyte gets

battery, excessive pressure

into your eyes, flush

on the case may cause battery

your eyes with clean

acid to leak, resulting in per-

water for at least 15 min-

sonal injury. Lift with a battery

utes and get immediate

carrier or with your hands on

medical attention. If elec-

opposite corners.

trolyte gets on your skin,

thoroughly wash the

• Never attempt to recharge the

contacted area. If you

battery when the battery

feel a pain or a burning

cables are connected.

sensation, get medical

• The electrical ignition system

attention immediately.

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works with high voltage.

Wear eye protection

Never touch these compo-

❈ The actual battery label in the vehicle

when charging or work-

nents with the engine running

may differ from the illustration.

ing near a battery.

or the ignition switched on.

Always provide ventila-

Failure to follow the above

1. CMF60L-BCI

: The HYUNDAI

tion when working in an

warnings can result in serious

model name of battery

enclosed space.

bodily injury or death.

2.

12V : The nominal voltage

3.

60Ah(20HR) : The nominal capac-

An inappropriately dis-

ity

(in

Ampere

posed battery can be

CAUTION

hours)

harmful to the environ-

4.

92RC : The nominal reserve

ment and human health.

If you connect unauthorized

capacity (in min.)

Dispose the battery

electronic devices to the bat-

5.

550CCA : The cold-test current in

according to your local

tery, the battery may be dis-

amperes by SAE

law(s) or regulation.

charged. Never use unautho-

6.

440A : The cold-test current in

rized devices.

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amperes by EN

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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care

WARNING - Tire under-

For proper maintenance, safety, and

inflation

maximum fuel economy, you must

always maintain recommended tire

Severe underinflation

(70 kPa

inflation pressures and stay within

(10 psi) or more) can lead to

the load limits and weight distribution

severe heat build-up, causing

recommended for your vehicle.

blowouts, tread separation and

other tire failures that can result

in the loss of vehicle control

Recommended cold tire infla-

leading to severe injury or

tion pressures

death. This risk is much higher

All tire pressures

(including the

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on hot days and when driving

for long periods at high speeds.

spare) should be checked when the

All specifications

(sizes and pres-

tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the

sures) can be found on a label

vehicle has not been driven for at

attached to the vehicle.

least three hours or driven less than

1.6 km (1 mile).

Recommended pressures must be

maintained for the best ride, top vehi-

cle handling, and minimum tire wear.

For recommended inflation pressure

refer to “Tire and wheels” in section

8.

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Maintenance

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION - Tire pressure

•

Underinflation also results in

•

Warm tires normally exceed

Always observe the following:

excessive wear, poor handling

recommended cold tire pres-

•

Check tire pressure when the

and reduced fuel economy.

sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6

tires are cold.

(After vehicle

Wheel deformation also is

psi). Do not release air from

has been parked for at least

possible. Keep your tire pres-

warm tires to adjust the pres-

three hours or hasn't been

sures at the proper levels. If a

sure or the tires will be under-

driven more than 1.6 km (1

tire frequently needs refilling,

inflated.

mile) since startup.)

we recommend that the sys-

•

Be sure to reinstall the tire

•

Check the pressure of your

tem be checked by an author-

inflation valve caps. Without

spare tire each time you check

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

the valve cap, dirt or moisture

the pressure of other tires.

•

Overinflation produces a

could get into the valve core

•

Never overload your vehicle.

harsh ride, excessive wear at

and cause air leakage. If a

Be careful not to overload a

the center of the tire tread, and

valve cap is missing, install a

vehicle luggage rack if your

a greater possibility of dam-

new one as soon as possible.

vehicle is equipped with one.

age from road hazards.

•

Worn, old tires can cause acci-

dents. If your tread is badly

WARNING - Tire

worn, or if your tires have

inflation

been damaged, replace them.

Overinflation or underinflation

can reduce tire life, adversely

affect vehicle handling, and

lead to sudden tire failure. This

could result in loss of vehicle

control and potential injury.

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Maintenance

Tire rotation

With a full-size spare tire (if equipped)

Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

To equalize tread wear, it is recom-

mended that the tires be rotated

every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or

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sooner if irregular wear develops.

Rotate radial tires that have an

During rotation, check the tires for

asymmetric tread pattern only from

correct balance.

front to rear and not from right to

When rotating tires, check for uneven

left.

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wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

Without a spare tire

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

WARNING

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

•

Do not use the compact spare

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

tire for tire rotation.

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

•

Do not mix bias ply and radial

Replace the tire if you find either of

ply tires under any circum-

these conditions. Replace the tire if

stances. This may cause

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

unusual handling characteris-

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

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tics that could result in death,

pressures to specification and check

Directional tires (if equipped)

severe injury, or property

lug nut tightness.

damage.

Refer to “Tire and wheels” in section

8.

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Maintenance

Wheel alignment and tire bal-

Tire replacement

ance

WARNING - Replacing

tires

The wheels on your vehicle were

Tread wear indicator

aligned and balanced carefully at the

•

Driving on worn-out tires is

very hazardous and will

factory to give you the longest tire life

and best overall performance.

reduce braking effectiveness,

steering accuracy, and trac-

In most cases, you will not need to

tion.

have your wheels aligned again.

•

Your vehicle is equipped with

However, if you notice unusual tire

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

tires designed to provide for

safe ride and handling capa-

or the other, the alignment may need

to be reset.

bility. Do not use a size and

type of tire and wheel that is

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

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different from the one that is

when driving on a smooth road, your

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

originally installed on your

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

indicator will appear as a solid band

vehicle. It can affect the safety

across the tread. This shows there is

and performance of your vehi-

CAUTION

less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread

cle, which could lead to han-

Improper wheel weights can

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

dling failure or rollover and

damage your vehicle's alu-

this happens.

serious injury. When replacing

minum wheels. Use only

Do not wait for the band to appear

the tires, be sure to equip all

approved wheel weights.

across the entire tread before replac-

four tires with the tire and

ing the tire.

wheel of the same size, type,

tread, brand and load-carrying

capacity.

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Maintenance

Compact spare tire replacement

Wheel replacement

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(if equipped)

When replacing the metal wheels for

•

The use of any other tire size

A compact spare tire has a shorter

any reason, make sure the new

or type may seriously affect

tread life than a regular size tire.

wheels are equivalent to the original

ride, handling, ground clear-

Replace it when you can see the

factory units in diameter, rim width

ance, stopping distance, body

tread wear indicator bars on the tire.

and offset.

to tire clearance, snow tire

The replacement compact spare tire

clearance, and speedometer

should be the same size and design

reliability.

WARNING

tire as the one provided with your

•

It is best to replace all four

new vehicle and should be mounted

A wheel that is not the correct

tires at the same time. If that

size may adversely affect wheel

on the same compact spare tire

is not possible, or necessary,

wheel. The compact spare tire is not

and bearing life, braking and

then replace the two front or

stopping abilities, handling

designed to be mounted on a regular

two rear tires as a pair.

size wheel, and the compact spare

characteristics, ground clear-

Replacing just one tire can

ance, body-to-tire clearance,

tire wheel is not designed for mount-

seriously affect your vehicle’s

ing a regular size tire.

snow

chain

clearance,

handling.

speedometer and odometer cal-

•

The ABS works by comparing

ibration, headlight aim and

the speed of the wheels. Tire

bumper height.

size can affect wheel speed.

When replacing tires, all

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tires must use the same size

originally supplied with the

vehicle. Using tires of a differ-

ent size can cause the ABS

(Anti-lock Brake System) and

ESC

(Electronic Stability

Control) (if equipped) to work

irregularly.

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Maintenance

Tire traction

Tire sidewall labeling

2. Tire size designation

Tire traction can be reduced if you

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

1

drive on worn tires, tires that are

size designation. You will need this

improperly inflated or on slippery

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information when selecting replace-

road surfaces. Tires should be

ment tires for your car. The following

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replaced when tread wear indicators

explains what the letters and num-

appear. To reduce the possibility of

bers in the tire size designation

4

losing control, slow down whenever

mean.

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

Example tire size designation:

2

3

(These numbers are provided as an

example only; your tire size designa-

Tire maintenance

tor could vary depending on your

In addition to proper inflation, correct

1

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vehicle.)

wheel alignment helps to decrease

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

This information identifies and

unevenly, have your dealer check the

describes the fundamental charac-

wheel alignment.

teristics of the tire and also provides

the tire identification number

(TIN)

When you have new tires installed,

for safety standard certification. The

make sure they are balanced. This

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

case of a recall.

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

always be rebalanced if it is removed

from the wheel.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or Brand name is

shown.

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Maintenance

(P)235/60R18 102H

Wheel size designation

Tire speed ratings

P - Applicable vehicle type

(tires

Wheels are also marked with impor-

The chart below lists many of the dif-

marked with the prefix “P’’ are

tant information that you need if you

ferent speed ratings currently being

intended for use on passenger

ever have to replace one. The follow-

used for passenger car tires. The

vehicles or light trucks; however,

ing explains what the letters and

speed rating is part of the tire size

not all tires have this marking).

numbers in the wheel size designa-

designation on the sidewall of the

(if equipped)

tion mean.

tire. This symbol corresponds to that

tire's designed maximum safe oper-

235 - Tire width in millimeters.

ating speed.

60 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

Example wheel size designation:

height as a percentage of its

Speed

7.5JX18

width.

Rating

Maximum Speed

Symbol

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

7.5 - Rim width in inches.

S

180 km/h (112 mph)

18 - Rim diameter in inches.

J - Rim contour designation.

T

190 km/h (118 mph)

102 - Load Index, a numerical code

18 - Rim diameter in inches.

H

210 km/h (130 mph)

associated with the maximum

V

240 km/h (149 mph)

load the tire can carry.

Z

Above 240 km/h (149 mph)

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

speed rating chart in this section

for additional information.

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Maintenance

3. Checking tire life

4. Tire ply composition and mate-

(TIN : Tire Identification

WARNING - Tire age

rial

Number)

Tires degrade over time, even

The number of layers or plies of rub-

Any tires that are over 6 years old,

when they are not being used.

ber-coated fabric are in the tire. Tire

based on the manufacturing date,

Regardless of the remaining

manufacturers also must indicate the

tire strength and performance,

tread, it is recommended that

materials in the tire, which include

decline with age naturally

(even

tires generally be replaced after

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

unused spare tires). Therefore, the

six (6) years of normal service.

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

tires (including the spare tire) should

Heat caused by hot climates or

struction; the letter "D" means diago-

be replaced by new ones. You can

frequent high loading condi-

nal or bias ply construction; and the

find the manufacturing date on the

tions can accelerate the aging

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

tire sidewall (possibly on the inside of

process. Failure to follow this

struction.

the wheel), displaying the DOT

Warning can result in sudden

Code. The DOT Code is a series of

tire failure, which could lead to

5. Maximum permissible inflation

numbers on a tire consisting of num-

a loss of control and an acci-

pressure

bers and English letters. The manu-

dent involving serious injury or

facturing date is designated by the

death.

This number is the greatest amount

of air pressure that should be put in

last four digits

(characters) of the

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

DOT code.

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

to the Tire and Loading Information

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

label for recommended inflation

The front part of the DOT means a

pressure.

plant code number, tire size and

tread pattern and the last four num-

bers indicate week and year manu-

factured.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1614 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2014.

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Maintenance

6. Maximum load rating

Tread wear

Traction - AA, A, B & C

This number indicates the maximum

The tread wear grade is a compara-

The traction grades, from highest to

load in kilograms and pounds that

tive rating based on the wear rate of

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

can be carried by the tire. When

the tire when tested under controlled

grades represent the tires ability to

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

conditions on a specified govern-

stop on wet pavement as measured

always use a tire that has the same

ment test course. For example, a tire

under controlled conditions on spec-

load rating as the factory installed

graded 150 would wear one-and-a-

ified government test surfaces of

tire.

half times (1½) as well on the gov-

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

C may have poor traction perform-

7. Uniform tire quality grading

The relative performance of tires

ance.

Quality grades can be found where

depends upon the actual conditions

applicable on the tire sidewall

of their use, however, and may

WARNING

between tread shoulder and maxi-

depart significantly from the norm

The traction grade assigned to

mum section width.

because of variations in driving

this tire is based on straight-

habits, service practices and differ-

For example:

ahead braking traction tests,

ences in road characteristics and cli-

TREADWEAR 200

and does not include accelera-

mate.

tion, cornering, hydroplaning,

TRACTION AA

These grades are molded on the

or peak traction characteristics.

TEMPERATURE A

side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.

The tires available as standard or

optional equipment on your vehicles

may vary with respect to grade.

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