Spare Tire; Spare Tire Pressure; Handling The Spare Tire; If You Have A Flat Tire - Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual

WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
While the engine is running, keep hair, hands, While the engine is running, keep hair, hands, While the engine is running, keep hair, hands,
While the engine is running, keep hair, hands, While the engine is running, keep hair, hands,
and clothing away from moving parts such as and clothing away from moving parts such as and clothing away from moving parts such as and clothing away from moving parts such as and clothing away from moving parts such as
the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. the fan and drive belts to prevent injury. the fan and drive belts to prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or
engine coolant is leaking out, stop the engine
immediately and call the nearest Hyundai
dealer for assistance.
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when the
Do not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when the Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
blown out of the opening and cause serious blown out of the opening and cause serious blown out of the opening and cause serious blown out of the opening and cause serious blown out of the opening and cause serious
burns. burns. burns. burns. burns.
6. If you cannot find the cause of the overheat-
ing, wait until the engine temperature has
returned to normal. Then, if the engine cool-
ant has been lost, carefully remove the radia-
tor cap and add engine coolant to bring the
fluid level in the reservoir up to the halfway
mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for fur-
ther signs of overheating. If overheating hap-
pens again, call a Hyundai dealer for assis-
tance.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there Serious loss of engine coolant indicates there
is a leak in the cooling system and this should is a leak in the cooling system and this should is a leak in the cooling system and this should is a leak in the cooling system and this should is a leak in the cooling system and this should
be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai be checked as soon as possible by a Hyundai
dealer. dealer. dealer. dealer. dealer.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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SPARE TIRE

SPARE TIRE SPARE TIRE SPARE TIRE SPARE TIRE
The following instructions for the temporary spare
tire should be observed:
1. Check inflation pressure as soon as possible
after installing the spare tire, and adjust to the
specified pressure. The tire pressure should
be periodically checked and maintained at
the specified pressure while the tire is stored.

Spare Tire Pressure

Spare Tire Pressure
Spare Tire Pressure Spare Tire Pressure Spare Tire Pressure
Tire Size
T125/70D(R)15
Inflation Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa)
2. The spare tire should only be used temporari-
ly and should be returned to the luggage
compartment as soon as the original tire can
be repaired or replaced.
3. Continuous use at speeds of over 50 mph
(80 km/h) is not recommended.
4. As the temporary spare tire is specifically
designed for your car, it should not be used on
any other vehicle.
5. The temporary spare tire should not be used
on any other wheels, nor should standard
tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings
be used with the temporary spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to these
items or other car components may occur.
6. The temporary spare tire pressure should be
checked once a month while the tire is stored.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
o o o o o Do not use snow chains with your tempo- Do not use snow chains with your tempo- Do not use snow chains with your tempo-
Do not use snow chains with your tempo- Do not use snow chains with your tempo-
rary spare tire. rary spare tire. rary spare tire.
rary spare tire. rary spare tire.
o o o o o Do not use more than one temporary spare Do not use more than one temporary spare Do not use more than one temporary spare Do not use more than one temporary spare Do not use more than one temporary spare
tire at a time. tire at a time. tire at a time. tire at a time. tire at a time.
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Handling the Spare Tire

Handling the Spare Tire Handling the Spare Tire Handling the Spare Tire Handling the Spare Tire
Remove the installation bolt to remove the spare
tire. To replace the spare tire in its storage
compartment, tighten the bolt firmly with your
fingers until there is no more play in the spare tire.
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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
let the car slow down while driving straight
ahead. Do not apply the brakes immediately
or attempt to pull off the road as this may
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