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Recommended cold tyre
inflation pressures
NOTICE
• Under-inflation results in exces-
sive wear, poor handling and re-
duced fuel economy. Wheel defor-
mation is also possible. Keep your
tyre pressures at the proper levels.
If a tyre frequently needs refilling,
we recommend it be checked by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
All tyre pressures (including the spare)
should be checked when the tyres are
cold. “Cold tyres” means the vehicle
has not been driven for at least three
hours or has been driven for less than 1
mile (1.6 km).
Warm tyres normally exceed recom-
mended cold tyre pressures by 28 to 41
kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not release air from
warm tyres to adjust the pressure or the
tyres will be under-inflated. For recom-
mended inflation pressure, refer to
“Tyre and Wheels” in chapter 8.
• Over-inflation produces a harsh
ride, excessive wear at the centre
of the tyre tread, and a greater pos-
sibility of damage from road haz-
ards.
Check tyre inflation pressure
Check your tyres, including the spare
tyre, once a month or more.
WARNING
Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, vehicle
handling, and minimum tyre wear.
How to check
Over-inflation or under-inflation can
reduce tyre life, adversely affect ve-
hicle handling, and lead to sudden
tyre failure that could result in loss
of vehicle control resulting in an ac-
cident.
Use a good quality tyre pressure gauge
to check tyre pressure. You can not tell
if your tyres are properly inflated simply
by looking at them. Radial tyres may
look properly inflated when they are
under-inflated.
Severe under-inflation can lead to
severe heat build-up, causing blow-
outs, tread separation and other tyre
failures that can result in the loss of
vehicle control resulting in an acci-
dent. This risk is much higher on hot
days and when driving for long peri-
ods at high speeds.
Remove the valve cap from the tyre
valve stem. Press the tyre gauge firmly
onto the valve to get a pressure mea-
surement. If the cold tyre inflation pres-
sure matches the recommended pres-
sure on the tyre and loading information
label, no further adjustment is neces-
sary. If the pressure is low, add air until
you reach the recommended 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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