Hyundai Santa Fe (DM): Wheel alignment and tire balance - Tires and wheels - MaintenanceHyundai Santa Fe (DM): Wheel alignment and tire balance

The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.

In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.

If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.

CAUTION

Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.

Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, check the tires for correct balance. When rotating ...

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 in. (1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. Replace the tire when this happens. ...

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TPMS Sensor. Description and Operation
Description 1. Function A. By detecting the pressure, temperature, acceleration, and battery condition, transmit information to ECU by a wireless RF. B. Wheel location is recognized by comparing with Wheel ...

Curtain air bag
❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors. They are designed to help ...

Front Impact Sensor (FIS). Repair procedures
Removal • Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/ procedures described previously. • Before disconnecting the front impact sensor connector, disconnect the front airbag ...