Petrol engine
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel with an Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 or higher. (Do not use methanol blended fuels)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimise exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
Never use leaded fuel.
The use of leaded fuel is detrimental to the catalytic converter and will damage the engine control system’s oxygen sensor and affect emission control.
Also, severe wear and cracking of piston rings, valves, etc. may occur and knocking noise may be heard from your engine.
Ethanol [E-10], a mixture of petrol and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), is marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded petrol.
Do not use petrol containing more than 10 % ethanol, and do not use petrol or ethanol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.
Discontinue using ethanol of any kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or driveability problems may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result from the use of:
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Petrol containing more than 10 % ethanol.
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Petrol or ethanol containing methanol.
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Leaded fuel.
Never use fuel which contains methanol. Discontinue use of any petrol containing ethanol which impairs drivability.
Using fuel additives such as:
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Silicone fuel additive
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MMT (Manganese, Mn) fuel additive
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Ferrocene (iron-based) fuel additive
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Other metallic-based fuel additives
May result in cylinder misfire, poor acceleration, engine stalling, engine plugging, heavy knocking noise, damage to the catalyst, or abnormal corrosion, and may cause damage to the engine resulting in a reduction in the overall life of the powertrain. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.
Damage to the fuel system or performance problem caused by the use of these fuels may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
HYUNDAI recommends avoiding fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle performance and produce vapour lock or hard starting.
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance problems that are caused by the use of fuels containing methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.
HYUNDAI recommends that you use unleaded petrol which has an Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 or higher.
For customers who do not use good quality petrols, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, adding one bottle of additives to the fuel tank is recommended according to the maintenance schedule (refer to the “Scheduled maintenance services” section in chapter 9.)
Additives are available from your authorised HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents or other additives to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. We recommend that you contact an authorised HYUNDAI dealer for details.
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
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Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
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Determine that acceptable fuel is available.