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Hyundai Sonata Turbo (2011 year). Manual - part 17

What to do in an emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

As an added safety feature, your

Your vehicle has also been equipped

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-

telltale when one or more of your

function indicator is combined with

tires is significantly under-inflated.

the low tire pressure telltale. When

Accordingly, when the low tire pres-

the system detects a malfunction,

sure telltale illuminates, you should

the telltale will flash for approximate-

stop and check your tires as soon as

ly one minute and then remain con-

possible, and inflate them to the

tinuously illuminated. This sequence

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

will continue upon subsequent vehi-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the

cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-

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tire to overheat and can lead to tire

tion exists. When the malfunction

(1) Low tire pressure telltale

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failure. Under-inflation also reduces

indicator is illuminated, the system

TPMS malfunction indicator

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and

may not be able to detect or signal

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

may affect the vehicle’s handling and

low tire pressure as intended. TPMS

vided), should be checked monthly

stopping ability.

malfunctions may occur for a variety

when cold and inflated to the inflation

of reasons, including the installation

pressure recommended by the vehi-

of replacement or alternate tires or

Please note that the TPMS is not a

cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-

wheels on the vehicle that prevent

substitute for proper tire mainte-

ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

the TPMS from functioning properly.

nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-

your vehicle has tires of a different

Always check the TPMS malfunction

bility to maintain correct tire pres-

size than the size indicated on the

telltale after replacing one or more

sure, even if under-inflation has not

vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

reached the level to trigger illumina-

sure label, you should determine the

ensure that the replacement or alter-

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure

proper tire inflation pressure for

nate tires and wheels allow the

telltale.

those tires.)

TPMS to continue to function proper-

ly.

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What to do in an emergency

✽ NOTICE

Low tire pressure tell-

tale

CAUTION

If the TPMS indicator does not illu-

In winter or cold weather, the

minate for 3 seconds when the igni-

low tire pressure telltale may be

tion switch is turned to the ON posi-

When the tire pressure monitoring

illuminated if the tire pressure

tion or engine is running, or if they

system warning indicator is illuminat-

was adjusted to the recom-

remain illuminated after coming on

ed, one or more of your tires is sig-

mended tire inflation pressure

for approximately 3 seconds, take

nificantly under-inflated.

in warm weather. It does not

your car to your nearest authorized

If the telltale illuminates, immediately

mean your TPMS is malfunction-

HYUNDAI dealer and have the sys-

reduce your speed, avoid hard cor-

ing because the decreased tem-

tem checked.

nering and anticipate increased stop-

perature leads to a proportional

ping distances. You should stop and

lowering of tire pressure.

check your tires as soon as possible.

When you drive your vehicle

Inflate the tires to the proper pres-

from a warm area to a cold area

sure as indicated on the vehicle’s

or from a cold area to a warm

placard or tire inflation pressure label

area, or the outside temperature

located on the driver’s side center pil-

is greatly higher or lower, you

lar outer panel. If you cannot reach a

should check the tire inflation

service station or if the tire cannot

pressure and adjust the tires to

hold the newly added air, replace the

the recommended tire inflation

low pressure tire with the spare tire.

pressure.

Then the Low Tire Pressure telltale

may turn on and illuminate after

restarting and about 20 minutes of

continuous driving before you have

the low pressure tire repaired and

replaced on the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

Changing a tire with TPMS

Even if you replace the low pressure

tire with the spare tire, the Low Tire

CAUTION

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

Pressure telltale/TPMS malfunction

If original mounted tire is

Pressure will come on. Have the flat

indicator will remain on until the low

replaced with the spare tire, the

tire repaired by an authorized

pressure tire is repaired and placed

TPMS sensor on the replaced

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-

on the vehicle.

spare wheel should be initiated

ble or replace the flat tire with the

and the TPMS sensor on the

spare tire.

After you replace the low pressure

original mounted wheel should

tire with the spare tire, the TPMS

be deactivated. If the TPMS sen-

malfunction indicator may illuminate

CAUTION

sor on the original mounted

after a few minutes because the

NEVER use a puncture-repair-

wheel located in the spare tire

TPMS sensor mounted on the spare

ing agent to repair and/or inflate

carrier still activates, the tire

wheel is not initiated.

a low pressure tire. The tire

pressure monitoring system

sealant can damage the tire

Once the low pressure tire is reinflat-

may not operate properly. Have

pressure sensor. If used, you

ed to the recommended pressure

the tire with TPMS serviced or

will have to replace the tire pres-

and installed on the vehicle or the

replaced by an authorized

sure sensor.

TPMS sensor mounted on the

HYUNDAI dealer.

replaced spare wheel is initiated by

Each wheel is equipped with a tire

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer, the

pressure sensor mounted inside the

TPMS malfunction indicator and the

tire behind the valve stem. You must

low tire pressure telltale will extin-

use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-

guish within a few minutes of driving.

ommended that you always have

If the indicator is not extinguished

your tires serviced by an authorized

after a few minutes of driving, please

HYUNDAI dealer.

visit an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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You may not be able identify a low

This device complies with Part 15

tire by simply looking at it. Always

WARNING - TPMS

of the FCC rules.

use a good quality tire pressure

•

The TPMS cannot alert you to

Operation is subject to the following

gauge to measure the tire's inflation

severe and sudden tire dam-

two conditions:

pressure. Please note that a tire that

age caused by external fac-

1.This device may not cause harmful

is hot (from being driven) will have a

tors such as nails or road

interference, and

higher pressure measurement than a

debris.

tire that is cold.

2.This device must accept any inter-

•

If you feel any vehicle instabil-

ference received, including inter-

A cold tire means the vehicle has

ity, immediately take your foot

ference that may cause undesired

been sitting for 3 hours and driven for

off the accelerator, apply the

operation.

less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3

brakes gradually and with

hour period.

light force, and slowly move to

WARNING

Allow the tire to cool before measur-

a safe position off the road.

Changes or modifications not

ing the inflation pressure. Always be

expressly approved by the party

sure the tire is cold before inflating to

responsible for compliance

the recommended pressure.

WARNING - Protecting

could void the user’s authority

TPMS

to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

Tampering with, modifying, or

Do not use any tire sealant if

disabling the Tire Pressure

your vehicle is equipped with a

Monitoring System (TPMS) com-

Tire

Pressure Monitoring

ponents may interfere with the

System. The liquid sealant can

system's ability to warn the driv-

damage the tire pressure sen-

er of low tire pressure condi-

sors.

tions and/or TPMS malfunctions.

Tampering with, modifying, or

disabling the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) com-

ponents may void the warranty

for that portion of the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Jacking instructions

The jack is provided for emergency

WARNING - Changing tires

tire changing only.

•

Never attempt vehicle repairs

To prevent the jack from “rattling”

in the traffic lanes of a public

while the vehicle is in motion, store it

road or highway.

properly.

•

Always move the vehicle com-

Follow jacking instructions to reduce

pletely off the road and onto

the shoulder before trying to

the possibility of personal injury.

change a tire. The jack should

be used on level firm ground.

If you cannot find a firm, level

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place off the road, call a tow-

ing service company for

Jack and tools

assistance.

The jack, jack handle, and wheel lug

nut wrench are stored in the luggage

•

Be sure to use the correct

front and rear jacking posi-

compartment. Pull up the luggage

box cover to reach this equipment.

tions on the vehicle; never

use the bumpers or any other

(1) Jack handle

part of the vehicle for jack

(2) Jack

support.

(3) Wheel lug nut wrench

•

The vehicle can easily roll off

the jack causing serious

injury or death. No person

should place any portion of

their body under a vehicle that

is supported only by a jack;

use vehicle support stands.

(Continued)

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What to do in an emergency

(Continued)

•

Do not start or run the engine

while the vehicle is on the

jack.

•

Do not allow anyone to remain

in the vehicle while it is on the

jack.

•

Make sure any children pres-

ent are in a secure place away

from the road and from the

vehicle to be raised with the

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jack.

Removing and storing the spare

Changing tires

tire

1. Park on a level surface and apply

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

the parking brake firmly.

counterclockwise.

2. Shift the shift lever into R

Store the tire in the reverse order of

(Reverse) with manual transaxle

removal.

or P

(Park) with automatic

transaxle.

To prevent the spare tire and tools

from “rattling” while the vehicle is in

3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

motion, store them properly.

er.

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What to do in an emergency

WARNING - Changing a tire

•

To prevent vehicle movement

while changing a tire, always

set the parking brake fully,

and always block the wheel

diagonally opposite the wheel

being changed.

•

We recommend that the

wheels of the vehicle be

blocked, and that no person

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remain in a vehicle that is

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being jacked.

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-

jack, jack handle, and spare tire

terclockwise one turn each, but do

from the vehicle.

not remove any nut until the tire

has been raised off the ground.

5. Block both the front and rear of the

wheel that is diagonally opposite

the jack position.

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What to do in an emergency

CAUTION

Place the jack not to damage to

the plastic guard. If you place

the jack at the plastic guard and

jack up the vehicle, the plastic

guard may be damaged

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7. Place the jack at the front or rear

8. Insert the jack handle into the jack

jacking position closest to the tire

and turn it clockwise, raising the

you are changing. Place the jack

vehicle until the tire just clears the

at the designated locations under

ground. This measurement is

the frame.

approximately

1.2 in

(30 mm).

Before removing the wheel lug

nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-

WARNING - Jack location

ble and that there is no chance for

To reduce the possibility of

movement or slippage.

injury, be sure to use only the

jack provided with the vehicle

and in the correct jack position;

never use any other part of the

vehicle for jack support.

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9. Loosen the wheel nuts and

(Continued)

remove them with your fingers.

Slide the wheel off the studs and

If there is, remove it. If there is

lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To

not good contact on the mount-

put the wheel on the hub, pick up

ing surface between the wheel

the spare tire, line up the holes

and hub, the wheel nuts could

with the studs and slide the wheel

come loose and cause the loss

onto them. If this is difficult, tip the

of a wheel. Loss of a wheel may

wheel slightly and get the top hole

result in loss of control of the

in the wheel lined up with the top

vehicle. This may cause serious

stud. Then jiggle the wheel back

injury or death.

and forth until the wheel can be

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slid over the other studs.

Then position the wrench as shown

10. To reinstall the wheel, hold it on

in the drawing and tighten the wheel

the studs, put the wheel nuts on

WARNING

nuts. Be sure the socket is seated

the studs and tighten them finger

Wheels may have sharp edges.

tight. The nuts should be installed

completely over the nut. Do not stand

Handle them carefully to avoid

with their tapered small diameter

on the wrench handle or use an

possible severe injury. Before

ends directed inward. Jiggle the

extension pipe over the wrench han-

putting the wheel into place, be

tire to be sure it is completely

dle. Go around the wheel tightening

sure that there is nothing on the

seated, then tighten the nuts as

every other nut until they are all tight.

hub or wheel (such as mud, tar,

much as possible with your fin-

Then double-check each nut for

gravel, etc.) that prevents the

gers again.

tightness. After changing wheels,

wheel from fitting solidly

have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

11. Lower the car to the ground by

against the hub.

tighten the wheel nuts to their proper

turning the wheel nut wrench

torque as soon as possible.

(Continued)

counterclockwise.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

Steel wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:

65~79 lb·ft (9~11 kg·m)

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a tire gauge, remove the

valve cap and check the air pressure.

CAUTION

WARNING - Wheel studs

If the pressure is lower than recom-

Your vehicle has metric threads

If the studs are damaged, they

mended, drive slowly to the nearest

on the wheel studs and nuts.

may lose their ability to retain

service station and inflate to the cor-

Make certain during wheel

the wheel. This could lead to the

rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust

removal that the same nuts that

loss of the wheel and a collision

it until it is correct. Always reinstall

were removed are reinstalled -

resulting in serious injuries.

the valve cap after checking or

or, if replaced, that nuts with

adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is

metric threads and the same

not replaced, air may leak from the

chamfer configuration are used.

To prevent the jack, jack handle,

tire. If you lose a valve cap, buy

Installation of a non-metric

wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire

another and install it as soon as pos-

thread nut on a metric stud or

from rattling while the vehicle is in

sible.

vice-versa will not secure the

motion, store them properly.

After you have changed wheels,

wheel to the hub properly and

always secure the flat tire in its place

will damage the stud so that it

WARNING - Inadequate

and return the jack and tools to their

must be replaced.

spare tire pressure

proper storage locations.

Note that most lug nuts do not

Check the inflation pressures as

have metric threads. Be sure to

soon as possible after installing

use extreme care in checking

the spare tire. Adjust it to the

for thread style before installing

specified pressure, if necessary.

aftermarket lug nuts or wheels.

Refer to “Tires and wheels” sec-

If in doubt, consult an author-

tion 8.

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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What to do in an emergency

Important - use of compact spare tire

When using a compact spare tire,

Your vehicle is equipped with a com-

WARNING

observe the following precautions:

pact spare tire. This compact spare

The compact spare tire is for

•

Under no circumstances should

tire takes up less space than a regu-

emergency use only. Do not

you exceed 50 mph (80 km/h); a

lar-size tire. This tire is smaller than a

operate your vehicle on this

higher speed could damage the

conventional tire and is designed for

compact spare at speeds over

tire.

temporary use only.

50 mph (80 km/h). The original

•

Ensure that you drive slowly

tire should be repaired or

enough for the road conditions to

replaced as soon as is possible

avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,

CAUTION

to avoid failure of the spare

such as a pothole or debris, could

possibly leading to personal

•

You should drive carefully

seriously damage the compact

when the compact spare is in

injury or death.

spare.

use. The compact spare

•

Any continuous road use of this tire

should be replaced by the

proper conventional tire and

could result in tire failure, loss of

The compact spare should be inflat-

vehicle control, and possible per-

rim at the first opportunity.

ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

sonal injury.

•

The operation of this vehicle

•

Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-

is not recommended with

✽ NOTICE

more than one compact spare

mum load rating or the load-carry-

Check the inflation pressure after

ing capacity shown on the sidewall

tire in use at the same time.

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to

of the compact spare tire.

the specified pressure, as necessary.

•

Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tire diameter is

smaller than the diameter of a con-

ventional tire and reduces the

ground clearance approximately 1

inch (25 mm), which could result in

damage to the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

TOWING

A

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the

rear wheels on the ground (without dol-

lies) and the front wheels off the ground.

If any of the loaded wheels or suspen-

sion components are damaged or the

vehicle is being towed with the front

wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly

B

under the front wheels.

When being towed by a commercial tow

truck and wheel dollies are not used, the

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dolly

front of the vehicle should always be lift-

ed, not the rear.

C

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Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary, we

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recommend having it done by an author-

ized Hyundai dealer or a commercial

tow-truck service. Proper lifting and tow-

CAUTION

ing procedures are necessary to prevent

• Do not tow with sling-type equip-

damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel

ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed

dollies or flatbed is recommended.

equipment.

• Do not tow the vehicle backwards

with the front wheels on the

ground as this may cause dam-

age to the vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an emer-

gency without wheel dollies :

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-

tion.

2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Failure to place the transaxle shift

lever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-

nal damage to the transaxle.

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Engine compartment / 7-2

Maintenance services / 7-4

Owner maintenance / 7-5

Scheduled maintenance service / 7-7

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-19

Engine oil / 7-22

Engine coolant / 7-24

Brake fluid / 7-26

Washer fluid / 7-27

Parking brake / 7-28

Air cleaner / 7-29

Climate control air filter / 7-30

Wiper blades / 7-32

Battery / 7-34

Tires and wheels / 7-37

Fuses / 7-50

Light bulbs / 7-59

Maintenance

7

Appearance care / 7-67

Emission control system / 7-73

California perchlorate notice / 7-76

Maintenance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

■ 2.4 GDI

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Air cleaner

5. Fuse box

6. Positive battery terminal

7. Negative battery terminal

8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

9. Radiator cap

10. Engine oil dipstick

* : if equipped

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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