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Hyundai Veloster (2019 year). Manual - part 24

AIR CLEANER

Filter Replacement

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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover

4. Insert the air cleaner cover in the

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attaching clips and open the cover.

hinge and engage the clamp after

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned

closing the cover.

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

for inspection using compressed air.

5. Check that the cover is firmly

Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,

installed.

as water will damage the filter.

If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be

replaced.

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3. Replace the air cleaner filter.

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Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter Inspection

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Information

The climate control air filter should

If the vehicle is operated in extremely

be replaced according to the

dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-

Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle

ment more often than the usual rec-

is operated in severely air-polluted

ommended intervals

(refer to

cities or on dusty rough roads for a

"Maintenance Under Severe Usage

long period, it should be inspected

Conditions" in this chapter).

more frequently and replaced earlier.

When you replace the climate control

NOTICE

air filter, replace it performing the fol-

lowing procedure, and be careful to

• Do not drive with the air cleaner

avoid damaging other components.

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filter removed. This will result in

excessive engine wear.

1. With the glove box open, remove

the stoppers on both sides to allow

• When removing the air cleaner

the glove box to hang freely on the

filter, be careful that dust or dirt

hinges.

does not enter the air intake, or

damage may result.

• Use HYUNDAI genuine parts.

Use of non-genuine parts could

damage the air flow sensor.

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2. Remove the climate control air fil-

ter case while pressing the lock on

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the right side of the cover.

WIPER BLADES

Blade Inspection

Blade Replacement

Contamination of either the windshield

When the wipers no longer clean

or the wiper blades with foreign matter

adequately, the blades may be worn

can reduce the effectiveness of the

or cracked, and require replacement.

windshield

wiper

functionality.

Common sources of contamination

NOTICE

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

treatments used by some commercial

To prevent damage to the wiper

car washes. If the blades are not wip-

arms or other components, do not

ing properly, clean both the window

attempt to move the wipers manu-

and the blades with a clean cloth

ally.

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dampened with washer fluid.

3. Replace the climate control air fil-

NOTICE

ter.

NOTICE

The use of a non-specified wiper

4. Reassemble in the reverse order

To prevent damage to the wiper

blade could result in wiper mal-

of disassembly.

blades, arms or other compo-

function and failure.

nents, do not:

NOTICE

• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint

NOTICE

Install a new climate control air fil-

thinner, or other solvents on or

• In order to prevent damage to

near them.

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ter in the correct direction with the

the hood and the wiper arms, the

arrow symbol (↓) facing down-

• Attempt to move the wipers

wiper arms should only be lifted

wards, otherwise, it may be noisy

manually.

when in the top wiping position.

and the effectiveness of the filter

• Use non-specified wiper blades.

• Always return the wiper arms to

may be reduced.

the windshield before driving.

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Information

Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-

matic car washes have been known to

make the windshield difficult to clean.

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Maintenance

Front windshield wiper blade

5. Install the blade assembly in the

replacement

reverse order of removal.

6. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

shield.

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1. Put the front windshield wipers

into the service position.

2. Raise the wiper arm and slightly

rotate the wiper blade assembly to

expose the plastic locking clip.

NOTICE

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

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against the windshield, since it

3. Press the clip

(1) and slide the

may chip or crack the windshield.

blade assembly downward (2).

4. Lift it off the arm.

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Rear window wiper blade

replacement

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2. Install the new blade assembly by

inserting the center part into the

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slot in the wiper arm until it clicks

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out

into place.

the wiper blade assembly.

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, have the wiper

blades replaced by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

WARNING

Batteries contain sulfu-

•

NEVER attempt to recharge

ric acid which is highly

the battery when the vehicle’s

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

corrosive. Do not allow

battery cables are connected

DEATH to you or bystanders,

acid to contact your

to the battery.

always follow these precautions

eyes, skin or clothing.

•

The electrical ignition system

when working near or handling

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

works with high voltage.

the battery:

your eyes with clean water for at

NEVER touch these compo-

Always read and follow

least 15 minutes and get imme-

nents with the engine running

instructions carefully

diate medical attention. If acid

or when the ignition switch is

when handling a battery.

gets on your skin, thoroughly

in the ON position.

wash the area. If you feel pain or

Wear eye protection

a burning sensation, get med-

designed to protect the

ical attention immediately.

eyes from acid splashes.

• When lifting a plastic-cased

Keep all flames, sparks,

battery, excessive pressure

or smoking materials

on the case may cause battery

away from the battery.

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

Hydrogen is always pres-

carrier or with your hands on

ent in battery cells, is

opposite corners.

highly combustible, and

• Do not attempt to jump start

may explode if ignited.

your vehicle if your battery is

Keep batteries out of

frozen.

reach of children.

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For Best Battery Service

Battery Recharging

WARNING

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Always follow these instruc-

Battery posts, terminals, and

tions when recharging your

related accessories contain

vehicle's battery to avoid the

lead and lead compounds,

risk of SERIOUS INJURY or

chemicals known to the State of

DEATH from explosions or acid

California to cause cancer, birth

burns:

defects and reproductive harm.

• Before performing mainte-

Batteries also contain other

nance or recharging the bat-

chemicals known to the State of

tery, turn off all accessories

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California to cause cancer.

and place the ignition switch

Wash hands after handling.

•

Keep the battery securely mount-

to the LOCK/OFF position.

ed.

• Keep all flames, sparks, or

NOTICE

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

smoking materials away from

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

the battery.

• When you do not use the vehicle

tions clean, tight, and coated with

• Always work outdoors or in an

for a long time in a low tempera-

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

area with plenty of ventilation.

ture area, disconnect the battery

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and keep it indoors.

•

Rinse any spilled acid from the bat-

• Wear eye protection when

tery immediately with a solution of

checking the battery during

• Always charge the battery fully

water and baking soda.

charging.

to prevent battery case damage

in low temperature areas.

• The battery must be removed

from the vehicle and placed in

a well ventilated area.

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Maintenance

By jump starting

Reset Features

•

Watch the battery during

charging, and stop or reduce

After a jump start from a good bat-

The following items may need to be

tery, drive the vehicle for 20-30 min-

reset after the battery has been dis-

the charging rate if the battery

cells begin boiling violently.

utes before it is shutoff. The vehicle

charged or the battery has been dis-

may not restart if you shut it off

connected. See chapter 3 or 4 for:

•

The negative battery cable

before the battery had a chance to

must be removed first and

•

Power Windows

adequately recharge. See "Jump

installed last when the battery

•

Trip Computer

Starting" in chapter 6 for more details

is disconnected. Disconnect

on jump starting procedures.

•

Climate Control System

the battery charger in the fol-

•

Clock

lowing order:

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Information

•

Audio System

(1) Turn off the battery charg-

er main switch.

An inappropriately disposed

•

Sunroof

battery can be harmful to

(2) Unhook the negative

the environment and human

clamp from the negative

health. Dispose of the bat-

battery terminal.

tery according to your local

(3) Unhook the positive clamp

law(s) or regulations.

from the positive battery

terminal.

•

Always use a genuine

HYUNDAI approved battery

when you replace the battery.

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TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire Care

WARNING

•

Replace tires that are worn,

show uneven wear, or are dam-

For proper maintenance, safety, and

Tire failure may cause loss of

aged. Worn tires can cause

maximum fuel economy, you must

vehicle control resulting in an

loss of braking effectiveness,

always maintain recommended tire

accident. To reduce risk of

steering control, or traction.

inflation pressures and stay within

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH,

the load limits and weight distribution

•

ALWAYS replace tires with the

recommended for your vehicle.

take the following precautions:

same size as each tire that

•

Inspect your tires monthly for

was originally supplied with

proper inflation as well as

this vehicle. Using tires and

wear and damage.

wheels other than the recom-

mended sizes could cause

•

The recommended cold tire

unusual handling characteris-

pressure for your vehicle can

tics, poor vehicle control, or

be found in this manual and on

negatively affect your vehi-

the tire label located on the dri-

cle's Anti-Lock Brake System

ver's side center pillar. Always

(ABS) resulting in a serious

use a tire pressure gauge to

accident.

measure tire pressure. Tires

with too much or too little

pressure wear unevenly caus-

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ing poor handling.

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•

Check the pressure of the

All specifications

(sizes and pres-

spare every time you check

sures) can be found on a label

the pressure of the other tires

attached to the driver's side center

on your vehicle.

pillar.

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Maintenance

Recommended Cold Tire

WARNING

CAUTION

Inflation Pressures

All tire pressures

(including the

Recommended pressures must

•

Under-inflation results in

spare) should be checked when the

be maintained for the best ride,

excessive wear, poor handling

tires are cold. "Cold tires" means the

vehicle handling, and minimum

and reduced fuel economy.

vehicle has not been driven for at

tire wear.

Wheel deformation is also

least three hours or has been driven

possible. Keep your tire pres-

Over-inflation or under-inflation

for less than one mile (1.6 km).

can reduce tire life, adversely

sures at the proper levels. If a

Warm tires normally exceed recom-

tire frequently needs refilling,

affect vehicle handling, and

mended cold tire pressures by 4 to 6

lead to sudden tire failure that

have it checked by an author-

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

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

could result in loss of vehicle

from warm tires to adjust the pres-

control resulting in an accident.

•

Over-inflation produces a

sure or the tires will be under-inflat-

harsh ride, excessive wear at

Severe under-inflation can lead

ed. For recommended inflation pres-

to severe heat build-up, causing

the center of the tire tread,

sure, refer to "Tire and Wheels" in

and a greater possibility of

blowouts, tread separation and

chapter 8.

other tire failures that can result

damage from road hazards.

in the loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident. This

risk is much higher on hot days

and when driving for long peri-

ods at high speeds.

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Maintenance

Wheel Alignment and Tire

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Information

Balance

Tires that are asymmetrical or direc-

The wheels on your vehicle were

tional can only be installed on the

aligned and balanced carefully at the

wheel in one direction. The outside

factory to give you the longest tire life

and inside of an asymmetrical tire is

and best overall performance.

not easily distinguishable. Pay careful

attention to the markings on the side-

In most cases, you will not need to

walls of the tires, noting the "outside"

have your wheels aligned again.

marking and also the rotating direc-

However, if you notice unusual tire

tion before installing them on the

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

vehicle.

or the other, the alignment may need

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to be reset.

Disc brake pads should be inspected

WARNING

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

when driving on a smooth road, your

• Do not use the compact spare

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

tire for tire rotation.

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

NOTICE

ply tires under any circum-

Improper wheel weights can dam-

stances. This may cause

age your vehicle's aluminum

unusual handling characteris-

wheels. Use only approved wheel

tics that may cause loss of

weights.

vehicle control resulting in an

accident.

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Tire Replacement

WARNING

•

Tires degrade over time, even

when they are not being used.

Tread wear indicator

To reduce the risk of DEATH or

Regardless of the remaining

SERIOUS INJURY:

tread, HYUNDAI recommends

that tires be replaced after six

•

Replace tires that are worn,

(6) years of normal service.

show uneven wear, or are

damaged. Worn tires can

•

When replacing tires

(or

cause loss of braking effec-

wheels), it is recommended to

tiveness, steering control, and

replace the two front or two

traction.

rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.

Replacing just one tire can

•

Always replace tires with the

seriously affect your vehicle's

same size as each tire that

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handling. If only replacing one

was originally supplied with

pair of tires, it is recommend-

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

this vehicle. Using tires and

ed to install the pair of new

wheels other than the recom-

indicator will appear as a solid band

tires on the rear axle.

across the tread. This shows there is

mended sizes could cause

unusual handling characteris-

•

Heat caused by hot climates

less than 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) of tread

tics, poor vehicle control, or

or frequent high loading con-

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

negatively affect your vehi-

ditions can accelerate the

this happens.

cle's Anti-Lock Brake System

aging process. Failure to fol-

Do not wait for the tread surface to

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(ABS) resulting in a serious

low this warning may cause

become level with the tread wear

accident.

sudden tire failure, which

indicators before replacing the tire.

could lead to a loss of vehicle

control resulting in an acci-

dent.

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Maintenance

Compact spare tire replacement

Wheel Replacement

Tire Maintenance

(if equipped)

When replacing the metal wheels for

In addition to proper inflation, correct

A compact spare tire has a shorter

any reason, make sure the new

wheel alignment helps to decrease

tread life than a regular size tire.

wheels are equivalent to the original

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

Replace it when you can see the

factory units in diameter, rim width

unevenly, have your dealer check the

tread wear indicator bars on the tire.

and offset.

wheel alignment.

The replacement compact spare tire

When you have new tires installed,

should be the same size and design

make sure they are balanced. This

Tire Traction

tire as the one provided with your

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

new vehicle and should be mounted

Tire traction can be reduced if you

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

on the same compact spare tire

drive on worn tires, tires that are

always be rebalanced if it is removed

wheel. The compact spare tire is not

improperly inflated or on slippery

from the wheel.

designed to be mounted on a regular

road surfaces. Tires should be

size wheel, and the compact spare

replaced when the tread depth is at

tire wheel is not designed for mount-

least 2/32 inch (1.6 mm). To reduce

Tire Sidewall Labeling

ing a regular size tire.

the possibility of losing control, slow

This information identifies and

down whenever there is rain, snow or

describes the fundamental charac-

WARNING

ice on the road.

teristics of the tire and also provides

the tire identification number

(TIN)

The original tire should be

for safety standard certification. The

repaired or replaced as soon as

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

possible to avoid failure of the

case of a recall.

spare and loss of vehicle con-

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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Example tire size designation:

Wheel size designation

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(These numbers are provided as an

Wheels are also marked with impor-

5,6

example only; your tire size designa-

tant information that you need if you

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tor could vary depending on your

ever have to replace one. The follow-

vehicle.)

ing explains what the letters and

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numbers in the wheel size designa-

215/45R17 87V

tion mean.

Example wheel size designation:

2

215 - Tire width in millimeters.

3

7.0J X 17

45 - Aspect ratio. The tire's section

height as a percentage of its

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width.

7.0 - Rim width in inches.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

J - Rim contour designation.

Manufacturer or brand name is

17 - Rim diameter in inches.

17 - Rim diameter in inches.

shown.

87 - Load Index, a numerical code

associated with the maximum

load the tire can carry.

2. Tire size designation

V - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire

speed rating chart in this section

size designation. You will need this

for additional information.

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information when selecting replace-

ment tires for your car. The following

explains what the letters and num-

bers in the tire size designation

mean.

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Maintenance

Tire speed ratings

3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

4. Tire ply composition and

The chart below lists many of the dif-

Identification Number)

material

ferent speed ratings currently being

Any tires that are over six years old,

The number of layers or plies of rub-

used for passenger vehicle tires. The

based on the manufacturing date,

ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

speed rating is part of the tire size

(including the spare tire) should be

manufacturers also must indicate the

designation on the sidewall of the

replaced by new ones. You can find

materials in the tire, which include

tire. This symbol corresponds to that

the manufacturing date on the tire

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

tire’s designed maximum safe oper-

sidewall (possibly on the inside of the

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

ating speed.

wheel), displaying the DOT Code.

struction; the letter "D" means diago-

The DOT Code is a series of num-

nal or bias ply construction; and the

Speed

bers on a tire consisting of numbers

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

Rating

Maximum Speed

and English letters. The manufactur-

struction.

Symbol

ing date is designated by the last four

S

112 mph (180 km/h)

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

5. Maximum permissible infla-

T

118 mph (190 km/h)

tion pressure

H

130 mph (210 km/h)

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

This number is the greatest amount

V

149 mph (240 km/h)

of air pressure that should be put in

W

168 mph (270 km/h)

The front part of the DOT shows a

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

Y

186 mph (300 km/h)

plant code number, tire size and

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

tread pattern and the last four num-

to the Tire and Loading Information

bers indicate week and year manu-

label for recommended inflation

factured.

pressure.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1418 represents

that the tire was produced in the 14th

week of 2018.

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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 tire's 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-

ance.

The relative performance of tires

7. Uniform tire quality grading

depends upon the actual conditions

Quality grades can be found where

of their use, however, and may

WARNING

applicable on the tire sidewall

depart significantly from the norm

between tread shoulder and maxi-

due to variations in driving habits,

The traction grade assigned to

mum section width.

service practices and differences in

this tire is based on straight-

For example:

road characteristics and climate.

ahead braking traction tests,

TREAD WEAR 200

These grades are molded on the

and does not include accelera-

TRACTION AA

sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires.

tion, cornering, hydroplaning,

The tires available as standard or

or peak traction characteristics.

TEMPERATURE A

optional equipment on your vehicle

may vary with respect to grade.

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