Hyundai Sonata: Tires and Wheels / Wheel Replacement & Tire Traction & Tire Maintenance
Wheel Replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.
Tire Traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. To reduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
Tire Maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed, make sure they are balanced. This will increase vehicle ride comfort and tire life. Additionally, a tire should always be rebalanced if it is removed from the wheel.
Tire Replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left
on the tire. Replace the tire when th ...
Tire Sidewall Labeling
This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of
the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard
certification. The TIN can be used to ...
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Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Service Manual: Evaporator Temperature Sensor Description and Operation
Description
The evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator
core temperature and interrupt compressor relay power in order to
prevent evaporator from freezing by excessive cooling. The evaporator
temperature sensor has the Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC).
Electrical re ...
Hyundai Sonata LF 2014-2019 Owners Manual: Paddle Shifter
The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position
or Manual shift mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph (10
km/h).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear ...
