09
9-17
WARNING
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Recommended pressures must
be maintained for the best ride,
vehicle handling, and minimum
tire wear.
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Over-inflation or under-inflation
can reduce tire life, adversely
affect vehicle handling, and lead
to sudden tire failure that may
result in loss of vehicle control
resulting in a collision.
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Severe under-inflation may lead
to severe heat build-up, causing
blowouts, tread separation, and
other tire failures that result in loss
of vehicle control resulting in a
collision. This risk is much higher
on hot days and when driving for a
long time at high speeds.
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Under-inflation may cause
excessive wear, poor handling,
and reduced fuel economy. Wheel
deformation is also possible. Keep
your tire pressures at the proper
levels. If a tire frequently needs
refilling, have it inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Over-inflation produces a harsh
ride, excessive wear at the center
of the tire tread, and a greater
possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Check Tire Inflation Pressure
Check your tires, including the spare
tire, at least once a month.
How to check
Use a good quality tire pressure
gauge to check the tire pressure.
You cannot tell if your tires are
properly inflated simply by looking at
them. Radial tires may look properly
inflated when they are under-
inflated.
Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve stem. Press the tire gauge
firmly onto the valve to get a
pressure measurement. If the cold
tire inflation pressure matches the
recommended pressure on the tire
and loading information label, no
further adjustment is necessary. If
the pressure is low, add air until it
reaches the recommended pressure.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. Without the valve
cap, dirt or moisture may get into the
valve core and cause air leakage. If
a valve cap is missing, install a new
one as soon as possible.
If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the
center of the tire valve. Recheck the
tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be
sure to put the valve caps back on
the valve stems. Without the valve
cap, dirt or moisture may get into the
valve core and cause air leakage. If
a valve cap is missing, install a new
one as soon as possible.