What to do in an emergency
Use of compact spare tires
(if equipped)
When driving with the compact spare
tire mounted to your vehicle:
CAUTION
Compact spare tires are designed for • Check the tire pressure after
Your vehicle has metric threads
on the studs and lug nuts. Make
certain during tire changing
that the same nuts that were
removed are reinstalled. If you
have to replace your lug nuts
make sure they have metric
threads to avoid damaging the
studs and ensure the wheel is
properly secured to the hub. We
recommend that you consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
emergency use only. Drive carefully
on the compact spare tire and
always follow the safety precautions.
installing the compact spare tire.
The compact spare tire should be
inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi).
• Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash while the com-
pact spare tire is installed.
WARNING
To prevent compact spare tire
failure and loss of control pos-
sibly resulting in an accident:
• Do not use the compact spare tire
on any other vehicle because this
tire has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
• The compact spare tire’s tread life
is shorter than a regular tire.
Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tires with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.
•
Use the compact spare tire
only in an emergency.
•
NEVER operate your vehicle
over 80 km/h (50 mph).
If any of the equipment such as the
jack, lug nuts, studs, or other equip-
ment is damaged or in poor condi-
tion, do not attempt to change the
tire and call for assistance.
• Do not exceed the vehicle’s
maximum load rating or the
load carrying capacity shown
on the sidewall of the com-
pact spare tire.
•
Do not use more than one compact
spare tire at a time.
•
Do not use the compact spare
tire continuously. Repair or
replace the original tire as
soon as possible to avoid fail-
ure of the compact spare tire.
•
Do not tow a trailer while the com-
pact spare tire is installed.
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