Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2016 year). Manual

Maintenance

Wheel alignment and tire bal-

Tire replacement

ance

WARNING

Tread wear indicator

To reduce the risk of DEATH or

The wheels on your vehicle were

SERIOUS INJURY:

aligned and balanced carefully at the

factory to give you the longest tire life

Replace tires that are worn,

and best overall performance.

show uneven wear, or are dam-

aged. Worn tires can cause loss

In most cases, you will not need to

of braking effectiveness, steer-

have your wheels aligned again.

ing control, and traction.

However, if you notice unusual tire

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

Always replace tires with the

or the other, the alignment may need

same size as each tire that was

to be reset.

originally supplied with this

OEN076053

vehicle. Using tires and wheels

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

other than the recommended

when driving on a smooth road, your

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

sizes could cause unusual han-

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

indicator will appear as a solid band

dling characteristics, poor vehi-

across the tread. This shows there is

cle control, or negatively affect

CAUTION

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

your vehicle’s Anti-Lock Brake

Improper wheel weights can

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

System (ABS) resulting in a

damage your vehicle’s alu-

this happens.

serious accident.

minum wheels. Use only

Do not wait for the band to appear

Tires degrade over time, even

approved wheel weights.

across the entire tread before replac-

when they are not being used.

ing the tire.

Regardless of the remaining

tread, HYUNDAI recommends

that tires be replaced after six

(6) years of normal service.

(Continued)

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Maintenance

Compact spare tire replacement

Wheel replacement

(Continued)

A compact spare tire has a shorter

When replacing the metal wheels for

Heat caused by hot climates or

tread life than a regular size tire.

any reason, make sure the new

frequent high loading condi-

Replace it when you can see the

wheels are equivalent to the original

tions can accelerate the aging

tread wear indicator bars on the tire.

factory units in diameter, rim width

process. Failure to follow this

The replacement compact spare tire

and offset.

warning may cause sudden tire

should be the same size and design

failure, which could lead to a

tire as the one provided with your

loss of vehicle control resulting

new vehicle and should be mounted

Tire traction

in an accident.

on the same compact spare tire

Tire traction can be reduced if you

wheel. The compact spare tire is not

drive on worn tires, tires that are

designed to be mounted on a regular

improperly inflated or on slippery

size wheel, and the compact spare

road surfaces. Tires should be

tire wheel is not designed for mount-

replaced when tread wear indicators

ing a regular size tire.

appear. To reduce the possibility of

losing control, slow down whenever

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

WARNING

The original tire should be

repaired or replaced as soon as

possible to avoid failure of the

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 80 km/h (50

mph) when using the compact

spare tire.

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Maintenance

Tire maintenance

Example tire size designation:

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-

tor could vary depending on your

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

unevenly, have your dealer check the

vehicle.)

wheel alignment.

P195/65R15 94H

When you have new tires installed,

make sure they are balanced. This

P - Applicable vehicle type

(tires

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

marked with the prefix “P’’ are

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

intended for use on passenger

always be rebalanced if it is removed

cars or light trucks; however, not

I030B04JM

from the wheel.

all tires have this marking).

1. Manufacturer or brand name

195 - Tire width in millimeters.

Manufacturer or brand name is

Tire sidewall labeling

65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

shown.

This information identifies and

height as a percentage of its

describes the fundamental charac-

width.

teristics of the tire and also provides

2. Tire size designation

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

the tire identification number

(TIN)

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

15 - Rim diameter in inches.

for safety standard certification. The

size designation. You will need this

94 - Load Index, a numerical code

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

information when selecting replace-

associated with the maximum

case of a recall.

ment tires for your car. The following

load the tire can carry.

explains what the letters and num-

bers in the tire size designation

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

mean.

speed rating chart in this section

for additional information.

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Maintenance

Wheel size designation

Tire speed ratings

3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

Identification Number)

Wheels are also marked with impor-

The chart below lists many of the dif-

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.

6.0JX15

The DOT Code is a series of num-

6.0 - Rim width in inches.

Speed

bers on a tire consisting of numbers

J - Rim contour designation.

Rating

Maximum Speed

and English letters. The manufactur-

Symbol

ing date is designated by the last four

15 - Rim diameter in inches.

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

180 km/h (112 mph)

190 km/h (118 mph)

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

210 km/h (130 mph)

240 km/h (149 mph)

Above 240 km/h (149 mph)

The front part of the DOT means a

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 1615 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2015.

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Maintenance

4. Tire ply composition and mate-

6. Maximum load rating

Tread wear

rial

This number indicates the maximum

The tread wear grade is a compara-

The number of layers or plies of rub-

load in kilograms and pounds that

tive rating based on the wear rate of

ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

can be carried by the tire. When

the tire when tested under controlled

manufacturers also must indicate the

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

conditions on a specified govern-

materials in the tire, which include

always use a tire that has the same

ment test course. For example, a tire

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

load rating as the factory installed

graded 150 would wear one-and-a-

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

tire.

half times (1½) as well on the gov-

struction; the letter "D“ means diago-

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

nal or bias ply construction; and the

The relative performance of tires

7. Uniform tire quality grading

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

depends upon the actual conditions

struction.

Quality grades can be found where

of their use, however, and may

applicable on the tire sidewall

depart significantly from the norm

between tread shoulder and maxi-

due to variations in driving habits,

5. Maximum permissible inflation

mum section width.

service practices and differences in

pressure

For example:

road characteristics and climate.

This number is the greatest amount

TREAD wear 200

These grades are molded on the

of air pressure that should be put in

TRACTION AA

sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires.

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

The tires available as standard or

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

TEMPERATURE A

optional equipment on your vehicle

to the Tire and Loading Information

may vary with respect to grade.

label for recommended inflation

pressure.

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Maintenance

Traction - AA, A, B & C

Temperature - A, B & C

WARNING

The traction grades, from highest to

The temperature grades are A (the

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

highest), B and C representing the

The temperature grade for this

grades represent the tire’s ability to

tire’s resistance to the generation of

tire is established for a tire that

stop on wet pavement as measured

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

is properly inflated and not

under controlled conditions on spec-

when tested under controlled condi-

overloaded. Excessive speed,

ified government test surfaces of

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

under-inflation, over-inflation,

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

test wheel.

or excessive loading, either

C may have poor traction perform-

separately or in combination,

Sustained high temperature can

ance.

can cause heat build-up and

cause the material of the tire to

possible sudden tire failure.

degenerate and reduce tire life, and

excessive temperature can lead to

This may cause loss of vehicle

WARNING

sudden tire failure.

control resulting in an accident.

The traction grade assigned to

Grades B and A represent higher

this tire is based on straight-

levels of performance on the labora-

ahead braking traction tests,

tory test wheel than the minimum

and does not include accelera-

required by law.

tion, cornering, hydroplaning,

or peak traction characteristics.

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Maintenance

Tire terminology and defini-

Belt

Cold Tire Pressure

tions

A rubber coated layer of cords that is

The amount of air pressure in a tire,

located between the plies and the

measured in pounds per square inch

Air Pressure

tread. Cords may be made from steel

(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire

The amount of air inside the tire

or other reinforcing materials.

has built up heat from driving.

pressing outward on the tire. Air

pressure is expressed in pounds per

square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).

Bead

Curb Weight

The tire bead contains steel wires

This means the weight of a motor

wrapped by steel cords that hold the

vehicle with standard and optional

Accessory Weight

tire onto the rim.

equipment including the maximum

This means the combined weight of

capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but

optional accessories. Some exam-

without passengers and cargo.

ples of optional accessories are

Bias Ply Tire

automatic transaxle, power seats,

A pneumatic tire in which the plies

and air conditioning.

DOT Markings

are laid at alternate angles less than

90 degrees to the centerline of the

The DOT code includes the Tire

tread.

Identification Number

(TIN), an

Aspect Ratio

alphanumeric designator which can

The relationship of a tire's height to

also identify the tire manufacturer,

its width.

production plant, brand and date of

production.

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Maintenance

GVWR

Load Index

Normal Occupant Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

An assigned number ranging from 1

The number of occupants a vehicle is

to 279 that corresponds to the load

designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg

carrying capacity of a tire.

(150 pounds).

GAWR FRT

Gross Axle Weight Rating for the

Maximum Inflation Pressure

Occupant Distribution

Front Axle.

The maximum air pressure to which

Designated seating positions.

a cold tire may be inflated. The max-

GAWR RR

imum air pressure is molded onto the

Outward Facing Sidewall

Gross Axle Weight Rating for the

sidewall.

Rear axle.

An asymmetrical tire has a particular

side that faces outward when mount-

Maximum Load Rating

ed on a vehicle. The outward facing

Intended Outboard Sidewall

The load rating for a tire at the maxi-

sidewall bears white lettering or

The side of an asymmetrical tire, that

mum permissible inflation pressure

bears manufacturer, brand, and/or

must always face outward when

for that tire.

model name molding that is higher or

mounted on a vehicle.

deeper than the same moldings on

the inner facing sidewall.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight

Kilopascal (kPa)

The sum of curb weight; accessory

The metric unit for air pressure.

weight; vehicle capacity weight; and

production options weight.

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Maintenance

Passenger (P-Metric) tire

Sidewall

Treadwear Indicators

A tire used on passenger cars and

The portion of a tire between the

Narrow bands, sometimes called

some light duty trucks and multipur-

tread and the bead.

"wear bars," that show across the

pose vehicles.

tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch of

tread remains.

Speed Rating

Recommended Inflation Pressure

An alphanumeric code assigned to a

UTQGS

Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-

tire indicating the maximum speed at

ed tire inflation pressure as shown

which a tire can operate.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

on the tire placard.

Standards is a tire information sys-

tem that provides consumers with

Traction

ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-

Radial Ply Tire

The friction between the tire and the

ture and treadwear. Ratings are

A pneumatic tire in which the ply

road surface. The amount of grip pro-

determined by tire manufacturers

cords that extend to the beads are

vided.

using government testing proce-

laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of

dures. The ratings are molded into

the tread.

the sidewall of the tire.

Tread

The portion of a tire that comes into

Rim

contact with the road.

Vehicle Capacity Weight

A metal support for a tire and upon

The number of designated seating

which the tire beads are seated.

positions multiplied by

68 kg (150

lbs.) plus the rated cargo and lug-

gage load.

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Maintenance

Vehicle Maximum Load on the

All season tires

Snow tires

Tire

HYUNDAI specifies all season tires

If you equip your car with snow tires,

Load on an individual tire due to curb

on some models to provide good

they should be the same size and

and accessory weight plus maximum

performance for use all year round,

have the same load capacity as the

occupant and cargo weight.

including snowy and icy road condi-

original tires. Snow tires should be

tions. All season tires are identified

installed on all four wheels; other-

by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud

wise, poor handling may result. Snow

Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire

and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow

tires should carry

4 psi

(28 kPa)

Load on an individual tire that is

tires have better snow traction than

more air pressure than the pressure

determined by distributing to each

all season tires and may be more

recommended for the standard tires

axle its share of the curb weight,

appropriate in some areas.

on the tire label on the driver's side of

accessory weight, and normal occu-

the center pillar, or up to the maxi-

pant weight and dividing by 2.

mum pressure shown on the tire

Summer tires

sidewall, whichever is less. Do not

HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on

drive faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)

Vehicle Placard

some models to provide superior

when your vehicle is equipped with

A label permanently attached to a

performance on dry roads. Summer

snow tires.

vehicle showing the original equip-

tire performance is substantially

ment tire size and recommended

reduced in snow and ice. Summer

inflation pressure.

tires do not have the tire traction rat-

ing M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire

side wall. If you plan to operate your

vehicle in snowy or icy conditions,

HYUNDAI recommends the use of

snow tires or all season tires on all

four wheels.

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Maintenance

Radial-ply tires

Longer wearing tires can be more

Low aspect ratio tires

susceptible to irregular tread wear. It

Radial-ply tires provide improved

Low aspect ratio tires, the aspect

is very important to follow the tire

tread life, road hazard resistance and

ratio is lower than 50, are provided

rotation interval in this chapter to

smoother high speed ride. The radi-

for sporty looks.

achieve the tread life potential of

al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of

Because low aspect ratio tires are

these tires. Cuts and punctures in

belted construction, and are selected

radial-ply tires are repairable only in

optimized for handling and braking, it

to complement the ride and handling

may be more uncomfortable to ride

the tread area, because of sidewall

characteristics of your vehicle.

flexing. Consult your tire dealer for

in and there is more noise compare

Radial-ply tires have the same load

with normal tires.

radial-ply tire repairs.

carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias

belted tires of the same size, and use

the same recommended inflation

WARNING

pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires

Do not mix bias ply and radial

with bias-ply or bias belted tires is

ply tires under any circum-

not recommended. Any combina-

stances. This may cause unusu-

tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias

al handling characteristics that

belted tires when used on the same

may cause loss of vehicle con-

vehicle will seriously deteriorate

trol resulting in an accident.

vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-

low is: Identical pairs of radial-ply

tires should always be used as a set

for the front tires and a set for the

rear tires.

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Maintenance

CAUTION

Because the sidewall of the low

•

It is not easy to recognize tire

aspect ratio tire is shorter than

damage with your own eyes.

the normal, the wheel and tire of

But if there is the slightest

the low aspect ratio tire is easi-

hint of tire damage, have the

er to be damaged. So, follow the

tire checked or replaced

instructions below.

because the tire damage may

cause air leakage from the

- When driving on a rough road

tire.

or off road, drive cautiously

because tires and wheels may

•

If the tire is damaged by driv-

be damaged. And after driving,

ing on a rough road, off road,

inspect tires and wheels.

pothole, manhole, or curb

- When passing over a pothole,

stone, it will not be covered by

the warranty.

speed bump, manhole, or curb

stone, drive slowly so that the

tires and wheels are not dam-

aged.

- If the tire is impacted, we rec-

ommend that you inspect the

tire condition or contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

- To prevent damage to the tire,

inspect the tire condition and

pressure every 3,000 km (2,000

miles).

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Maintenance

FUSES

■ Blade type

A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-

✽ NOTICE

tected from electrical overload dam-

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade

age by fuses.

type for lower amperage rating, car-

This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,

tridge type, and multi fuse for high-

Normal

Blown

one located in the driver’s side panel

er amperage ratings.

bolster, the other in the engine com-

■ Cartridge type

partment near the battery.

WARNING

If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-

sories, or controls do not work, check

NEVER replace a fuse with any-

thing but another fuse of the

the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse

has blown, the element inside the

same rating.

fuse will be melted or broken.

• A higher capacity fuse could

Normal

Blown

If the electrical system does not

cause damage and possibly

■ Multi fuse

work, first check the driver’s side

cause a fire.

fuse panel. Before replacing a blown

• Do not install a wire or alu-

fuse, disconnect the negative battery

minum foil instead of the

cable. Always replace a blown fuse

proper fuse - even as a tem-

with one of the same rating.

porary repair. It may cause

Normal

Blown

If the replacement fuse blows, this

extensive wiring damage and

indicates an electrical problem. Avoid

possibly a fire.

using the system involved and imme-

diately consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Normal

Blown

OLMB073029

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Maintenance

Instrument panel fuse replace-

CAUTION

ment

Do not use a screwdriver or any

other metal object to remove

fuses because it may cause a

short circuit and damage the

system.

OMD070018

5. Pull the suspected fuse straight

out. Use the removal tool provided

OMD070017

in the engine compartment fuses

1. Turn the engine off.

panel.

2. Turn all other switches OFF.

6. Remove and check the suspected

3. Open the fuse panel cover.

fuse; replace it if it is blown. Spare

fuses are provided in the instru-

4. Refer to the label on the inside of

ment panel fuse panels (or in the

the fuse panel cover to locate the

engine compartment fuse panel).

suspected fuse location

7. 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.

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Maintenance

In an emergency, if you do not have

Memory fuse

a spare fuse, use a fuse of the same

CAUTION

rating from a circuit you may not

Always place the fuse switch in

need for operating the vehicle, such

the ON position while driving

as the cigarette lighter fuse.

the vehicle.

If the headlights or other electrical

components 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.

OMD070019

Always, put the fuse switch at the ON

position.

If you move the switch to the OFF

position, some items such as the

audio and digital clock must be reset

and the remote key (or smart key)

may not work properly.

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Maintenance

Engine compartment panel

Main fuse

✽ NOTICE

fuse replacement

If the main fuse is blown, consult an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

OMD070021

OMD070020

If the main fuse is blown, it must be

1. Turn the engine off.

removed as follows:

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Turn all other switches OFF.

2. Disconnect the negative battery

3. Remove the fuse panel cover by

cable.

pressing the tap and pulling up.

3. Remove the fuse panel cover by

4. Remove and check the suspected

fuse; replace it if it is blown. To

pressing the tap and pulling it up.

remove or insert the fuse, use the

4. Remove the nuts shown in the pic-

fuse puller in the engine compart-

ture above.

ment fuse panel.

5. Replace the fuse with a new one

5. Push in a new fuse of the same

of the same rating.

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

6. Reinstall in the reverse order of

in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult

removal.

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

Multi fuse

✽ NOTICE

If the multi fuse is blown, consult an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

OMD070022

If the multi fuse is blown, it must be

removed as follows:

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Disconnect the negative battery

cable.

3. Remove the fuse panel cover by

pressing the tap and pulling up.

4. Remove the bolts 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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Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2016 year). Manual - part 28