Get CONSUMER INFORMATION Guide for Hyundai Tucson SUV First Generation (2004-2009)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................ 8-2

Engine Number............................................................. 8-3

Recommended Inflation Pressures .............................. 8-3

Snow Tires ................................................................... 8-4

Tire Chains ................................................................... 8-5

Tire Rotation ................................................................. 8-5

Tire Balancing............................................................... 8-6

Tire Traction ................................................................. 8-6

When to Replace Tires ................................................ 8-6

Spare Tire and Tools ................................................... 8-7

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER (VIN)

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The vehicle identification number

(VIN) is the number used in register-

ing your car and in all legal matters

pertaining to its ownership, etc.

The number is punched on the floor

under the front passenger seat.

OJM089001

The VIN is also on a plate attached to

the top of the dashboard. The number

on the plate can easily be seen through

the windshield from outside.

OVQ076002N

The vehicle certification label attached

on the driver’s (or front passenger’s)

side center pillar gives the vehicle

identification number (VIN).

HJM1032

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ENGINE NUMBER TIRE

I010B01S-GAT

The engine number is stamped on the

engine block as shown in the drawing.

I020A01A-AAT

TIRE INFORMATION

The tires supplied on your new

Hyundai are chosen to provide the

best performance for normal driving.

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RECOMMENDED INFLATION

PRESSURES

The tire label located on the driver's

side of the center pillar outer panel

gives the tire pressures recommended

for your vehicle.

I010B01GK

HJM5014

Diesel Engine

HJM1032

DOHC

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These pressures were chosen to pro-

vide the most satisfactory combina-

tion of ride comfort, tire wear and

stability under normal conditions. Tire

pressures should be checked at least

monthly. Proper tire inflation pres-

sures should be maintained for these

reasons:

o Lower-than-recommended tire

pressures cause uneven tread wear

and poor handling.

o Higher-than-recommended tire

pressures increase the chance of

damage from impacts and cause

uneven tread wear.

CAUTION:

Always observe the following:

o Check pressures when the tires

are cold. That is, after the car

has been parked for at least three

hours and hasn't been driven

more than 1.6 km or one mile

since starting up.

o Check the pressure of your spare

tire each time you check the

pressure of other tires.

o Never overload your car. Be es-

pecially careful about overload-

ing if you equip your car with a

luggage rack or car top carrier.

6.5Jx16

4.0Tx16

TIRE SIZE

RIM

SIZE

PRESSURE, kPa (PSI)

P215/65R16

P235/60R16

T155/90R16

T155/90D16

REAR

210(30)

420(60)

FRONT

210(30)

420(60)

NORMAL LOAD MAXIMUM LOAD

REAR

210(30)

420(60)

FRONT

210(30)

420(60)

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SNOW TIRES

If you equip your car with snow tires,

they should be the same size and

have the same load capacity as the

original tires. Snow tires should be

installed on all four wheels; other-

wise, poor handling may result.

Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4

psi) more air pressure than the pres-

sure recommended for the standard

tires on the tire label on the driver's

door edge, or up to the maximum

pressure shown on the tire sidewall

whichever is less.

Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75

mph) when your car is equipped with

snow tires.

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TIRE ROTATION

Tires should be rotated every 10,000

km (6,000 miles). If you notice that

tires are wearing unevenly between

rotations, have the car checked by a

Hyundai dealer so the cause may be

corrected.

After rotating, adjust the tire pres-

sures and be sure to check wheel nut

torque.

WARNING:

Do not mix bias-ply and radial-ply

tires under any circumstances. This

may cause dangerous handling

characteristics that may cause

death, serious injury, or property

damage.

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TIRE CHAINS

Tire chains should be installed on the

front wheels. Be sure that the chains

installed in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

To minimize tire and chain wear, do

not continue to use tire chains when

they are no longer needed.

WARNING:

o When driving on roads covered

with snow or ice, drive at less

than 30 km/h (20 mph).

o Use the SAE "S" class or wire &

plastic chains.

o If you have noise caused by

chains contacting the body, re-

tighten the chain to avoid con-

tact with the vehicle body.

o To prevent body damage, re-

tighten the chains after driving

0.5 ~ 1 km.

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Spare tire

CONSUMER INFORMATION

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TIRE BALANCING

A tire that is out of balance may affect

handling and tire wear. The tires on

your Hyundai were balanced before

the car was delivered but may need

balancing again during the years you

own the car.

Whenever a tire is dismounted for

repair, it should be rebalanced before

being reinstalled on the car.

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WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES

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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.

The original tires on your car have

tread wear indicators. The tread wear

indicators appear when the tread

depth is 1.6 mm (0.06 in.). The tire

should be replaced when these ap-

pear as a solid bar across two or

more grooves of the tread. Always

replace your tires with those of the

recommended size. If you change

wheels, the new wheel's rim width

and offset must meet Hyundai speci-

fications.

HJM5031

Wear indicator

1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

WARNING:

o Driving on worn-out tires is dan-

gerous! Worn-out tires can

cause loss of braking effective-

ness, steering control and trac-

tion. When replacing tires, never

mix radial and bias-ply tires on

the same car. If you replace ra-

dial tires with bias-ply tires, they

must be installed in sets of four.

o Your vehicle is equipped with

tires designed to provide for safe

ride and handling capability.

Do not use a size and type of

tire and wheel that is different

from the one that is originally

installed on your vehicle. It can

affect the safety and perfor-

mance of your vehicle, which

could lead to handling failure or

rollover and serious injury.

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SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS

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Your Hyundai is delivered with the

following:

Spare tire and wheel

Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar,

Jack

HJM4007

When replacing the tires, be sure

to equip all four tires with the

tire and wheel of the same size,

type, tread, brand and load-car-

rying capacity. If you neverthe-

less decide to equip your ve-

hicle with any tire/wheel combi-

nation not recommended by

Hyundai for off-road driving, you

should not use these tires for

highway driving.

o The ABS works by comparing the

speed of the wheels. Tire size can

affect wheel speed. When replac-

ing tires, all 4 tires must use the

same size originally supplied with

the vehicle. Using tires of a differ-

ent size can cause the ABS (Anti-

lock Brake System) and ESP

(Electronic Stability Program) (if

installed) to work irregularly.

WARNING:

Tires degrade over time, even when

they are not being used. Regardless

of the remaining tread, it is recom-

mended that tires tread, It is recom-

mended that tires generally be re-

placed after 6 years of normal ser-

vice. Heat caused by not climates or

frequent high loading Conditions

can accelerate the aging process.

Failure to follow this Warning can

result in sudden tire failure, which

could lead to a loss of control and

an accident involving serious injury

or death.

CONSUMER INFORMATION for Your Hyundai Tucson SUV First Generation (2004-2009)

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