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[1st Method]

  1. Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
  2. Step on the accelerator pedal and hold it steady at 4500 rpm with the shift lever in N position to warm up the engine until the temperature of the engine coolant reaches 80°C.
  3. Keep the engine running at 2500~3000 rpm in the N position for 15 minutes.
    Fig 1: Engine Speed Graph (First Method)
    G10452006Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [2nd Method] 

    NOTE:
    • The 2nd method should be performed only if the 1st method fails (the misfire-related codes recur).
    1. Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
    2. Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed above 3500 rpm.
      NOTE:
      • If equipped with manual transaxle, shift the gear properly to keep the engine speed above 3500 rpm.
      Fig 2: Engine Speed Graph (Second Method)
      G10452007Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA