Get DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI Guide for Hyundai Tucson SUV First Generation (2004-2009)

Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! ............................ 2-2

Before Starting the Engine ............................................ 2-4

Key Positions................................................................ 2-5

Starting ......................................................................... 2-6

Operating the Manual Transaxle .................................. 2-8

Operating the Automatic Transaxle .............................2-10

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................2-15

Brake Traction Control System (BTCS) ......................2-16

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)..............................2-17

Rear Parking Assist System .......................................2-19

Full-Time 4WD Operation ............................................2-21

4WD Lock System ......................................................2-24

Good Braking Practices ..............................................2-26

Driving for Economy ....................................................2-27

Smooth Cornering ........................................................2-28

Winter Driving ..............................................................2-28

Trailer or Vehicle Towing .............................................2-31

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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!

Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle,

open the windows immediately.

o Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death

by asphyxiation.

o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose.

If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side

of the car, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer.

o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the

engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.

o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in

an open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn

into the interior.

If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:

1. Close all windows.

2. Open side vents.

3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher

speeds.

To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of

the windshield are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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WARNING:

o The 2WD Tucson is not designed

for off-road use. The 4WD Tuc-

son is designed primarily for use

on paved roads. However, occa-

sional use in off-highway condi-

tions such as established un-

paved roads and non-challeng-

ing off-road trails is allowed. The

4WD Tucson is not designed for

blazing new trails, challenging

off-road conditions, or unpaved

hill climbing. Exceeding the con-

ditions that were intended for the

vehicle's primary design may re-

sult in injury or death.

o Utility vehicle has a significantly

higher collision rate than other

type of vehicles.

o Utility vehicle have higher ground

clearance and a narrower track

to make them capable of per-

forming in a wide variety of off-

road applications. Specific de-

sign characteristics give them a

higher center of gravitiy than or-

dinary cars. An advantage of the

higher ground clearance is a bet-

ter view of the road allowing you

to anticipate problem. They are

not designed for cornering at the

same speeds as conventional 2-

wheel drive vehicles any more

than low-slung sports cars are

designed to perform satisfacto-

rily under off-road conditions. If

at all possible, avoid sharp turns

or abrupt maneuvers. As with

other vehicles of this type, fail-

ure to operate this vehicle cor-

rectly may result in loss of con-

trol or vehicle rollover.

o In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a seat

belt.

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 performance of your

vehicle, which could lead to han-

dling failure or rollover and seri-

ous injury.

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-carrying

capacity. If you nevertheless de-

cide to equip your vehicle with

any tire/wheel combination not

recommended by Hyundai for off-

road driving, you should not use

these tires for highway driving.

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TO START THE ENGINE

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COMBINATION IGNITION

SWITCH

o If your Hyundai is equipped with a

manual transaxle, place the shift

lever in neutral and depress the

clutch pedal fully.

o If your Hyundai has an automatic

transaxle, place the shift lever in 'P'

(park).

o To start the engine, insert the igni-

tion key and turn it to the "START"

position. Release it as soon as the

engine starts. Do not hold the key in

the "START" position for more than

15 seconds.

NOTE:

For safety, the engine will not start

if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N"

Position (Automatic Transaxle).

WARNING

(DIESEL ENGINE):

To ensure that sufficient vacuum

exists within the brake system dur-

ing cold weather start-up conditions,

it is necessary to run the engine at

idle for several seconds after start-

ing the engine.

BEFORE STARTING THE

ENGINE

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Before you start the engine, you should

always:

1. Look around the vehicle to be sure

there are no flat tires, puddles of oil,

water or other indications of pos-

sible trouble.

2. After entering the car, check to be

sure the parking brake is engaged.

3. Check that all windows, and lights

are clean.

4. Check that the interior and exterior

mirrors are clean and in position.

5. Check your seat, seatback and

headrest to be sure they are in their

proper positions.

6. Lock all the doors.

7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure

that all other occupants have fas-

tened theirs.

8. Turn off all lights and accessories

that are not needed.

9. When you turn the ignition switch to

'ON', check that all appropriate

warning lights are operating and

that you have sufficient fuel.

10.Check the operation of warning lights

and all bulbs when key is in the 'ON'

position.

WARNING:

Always wear appropriate shoes when

operating your vehicle.

Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski

boots, etc.) may interfere with your

ability to use the brake and accelera-

tor pedal, and the clutch (if installed).

WARNING:

When you intend to park or stop the

vehicle with the engine on, be care-

ful not to depress the accelerator

pedal for a long period of time. It may

overheat the engine or exhaust sys-

tem and cause fire.

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KEY POSITIONS

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To remove the ignition key

1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC"

position.

2. Simultaneously push and turn the

ignition key counterclockwise from

the "ACC" position to the "LOCK"

position.

3. The key can be removed in the

"LOCK" position.

LOCK

ACC

START

NOTE:

Do not hold the key in the "START"

position for more than 15 seconds.

o "ON"

When the key is in the "ON position,

the ignition is on and all accessories

may be turned on. If the engine is not

running, the key should not be left in

the "ON" position. This will discharge

the battery and may also damage the

ignition system.

o "ACC"

With the key in the "ACC" position, the

some electrical accessories (radio, etc.)

may be operated.

o "LOCK"

The key can be removed or inserted in

this position.

To protect against theft, the steering

wheel locks by removing the key.

NOTE:

If difficulty is experienced turning

the ignition switch to the ACC posi-

tion, turn the key while turning the

steering wheel right and left to re-

lease the tension.

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LOCK

ACC

START

WARNING:

The engine should not be turned

off or the key removed from the

ignition key cylinder while the ve-

hicle is in motion. The steering

wheel is locked by removing the

key.

o "START"

The engine is started in this position. It

will crank until you release the key.

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Normal Conditions

The Starting Procedure:

1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.

2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and

place the gearshift lever in neutral

(manual transaxle) or the selector

lever in "P"(park) position (automatic

transaxle).

3. After turning the ignition key to the

"ON" position, make certain all warn-

ing lights and gauges are function-

ing properly before starting the en-

gine.

4. On vehicles equipped with the die-

sel preheat indication light, turn the

ignition key to the "ON" position.

The diesel-preheat indicator light

will first illuminate in amber, and

then after a short time, the amber

illumination will go off, indicating

that preheating is completed.

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STARTING FOR THE DIESEL

ENGINE

ENGINE COLD

o Turn the ignition key to position

"ON" and wait for the pre-heat indi-

cator light to go out.

o Operate the starter until the engine

runs.

ENGINE WARM

Operate the starter. If the engine does

not respond on the first attempt, wait

several seconds and try again using

the pre-heat.

STARTING

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WARNING:

Never run the engine in a closed or

poorly ventilated area any longer

than is needed to move your car in

or out of the area. The carbon mon-

oxide gas emitted is odorless and

can cause serious injury or death.

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WARNING:

Be sure that the clutch is fully de-

pressed when starting a manual

transaxle vehicle. Otherwise there

is the potential to cause damage to

the vehicle or injury to someone

inside or outside the vehicle as a

result of the forward or backward

movement of the vehicle that will

occur if the clutch is not depressed

when the vehicle is started.

NOTE:

If the engine were not started within

10 seconds after the preheating is

completed, turn the ignition key

once more to the "LOCK" position,

and then to the "ON" position, in

order to preheat again.

NOTE - For Europe

For improved full efficiency, your

vehicle is equipped with a kick down

mechanism in the accelerator pedal.

It prevents you from driving at full

throttle unintentionally by making

the driver require increased effort to

depress the accelerator pedal.

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Amber lamp ON Amber lamp OFF

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE

ENGINE FOR TURBO CHARGER

INTERCOOLER (Diesel Engine)

(1) Do not race the engine or sudden

accelerate the engine immediately

after start it. If the engine is cold,

allow the engine to idle for several

seconds before it is driven to en-

sure sufficient lubrication of the

turbo charger unit.

(2) After high speed or extended driv-

ing, requiring a heavy engine load,

the engine should be allowed to idle

about 1 minute before turning it off.

This idle time will allow the turbo

charger to cool prior to shutting the

engine off.

WARNING:

Do not turn the engine off immedi-

ately after it has been subjected to

a heavy load. Doing so may cause

severe damage to the engine or

turbo charger unit.

However, if you depress the pedal

more than approximately 80%, the

vehicle can be at full throttle and the

accelerator pedal will be easier to

depress. This is not a malfunction

but a normal condition.

5. Turn the ignition key to the "START"

position and release it when the

engine starts.

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When shifting into reverse gear, pull the

mis-shift prevention tab and shift into

reverse gear position.

NOTE:

o To shift into reverse, rest the le-

ver in neutral for at least 3 sec-

onds after your car is completely

stopped. Then move the lever

into the reverse position.

o During cold weather, shifting may

be difficult until the transaxle lubri-

cant has warmed up. This is nor-

mal and not harmful to the transaxle.

o If you've come to a complete stop

and it's hard to shift into 1st or

R(Reverse), put the shift lever in

N(Neutral) position and release

the clutch.

CAUTION:

When downshifting from fifth gear

to fourth gear, caution should be

taken not to inadvertently press the

gear shift lever sideways in such a

manner that second gear is engaged.

Such a drastic downshift may cause

the engine speed to increase to the

point that the tachometer will enter

the red-zone. Such over-revving of

the engine may possibly cause en-

gine damage.

OPERATING THE MANUAL

TRANSAXLE

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Your Hyundai's manual transaxle has a

conventional shift pattern. This shift

pattern is imprinted on the shift knob.

The transaxle is fully synchronized in

all forward gears so shifting to either a

higher or a lower gear is easily accom-

plished.

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5 Speeds 6 Speeds

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Mis-shift

prevention

tap

Press the clutch pedal back down,

and then shift into 1st or R(Reverse)

gear position.

o Do not use the shift lever as a

handrest during driving, as this

can result in premature wear of the

transaxle shift forks.

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Good Driving Practices

o Never take the car out of gear and

coast down a hill. This is extremely

hazardous. Always leave the car in

gear.

o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and mal-

function. Instead, when you are driv-

ing down a long hill, slow down and

shift to a lower gear. When you do

this, engine braking will help slow

the car.

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Using the Clutch

The clutch should be pressed all the

way to the floor before shifting, then

released slowly. The clutch pedal

should always be used after fully re-

turning to the original position. Do not

rest your foot on the clutch pedal while

driving. This can cause unnecessary

wear. Do not partially engage the clutch

to hold the car on an incline. This

causes unnecessary wear. Use the

parking brake to hold the car on an

incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal

rapidly and repeatedly.

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RECOMMENDED SHIFT POINTS

5 Speeds

6 Speeds

Shift

from-to

1-2

2-3

3-4

4-5

Recommended

20 km/h (15 mph)

40 km/h (25 mph)

55 km/h (35 mph)

75 km/h (45 mph)

WARNING:

o Do not downshift more than 2 gears

or downshift the gear when the

engine is running at high speed

(5,000 RPM or higher). Such down-

shifting may damage the engine.

o If your vehicle has a manual

transaxle not equipped with a ig-

nition lock switch, it may move

and cause a serious accident when

starting the engine without de-

pressing the clutch pedal while

the parking brake is released and

the shift never not in the N(Neutral)

position.

The shift points as shown chart are

recommended for optimum fuel

economy and performance.

Shift

from-to

1-2

2-3

3-4

4-5

5-6

Recommended

20 km/h (15 mph)

35 km/h (20 mph)

55 km/h (35 mph)

75 km/h (45 mph)

90 km/h (55 mph)

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OPERATING THE

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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The highly efficient Hyundai automatic

transaxle has four forward speeds and

one reverse speed. The individual

speeds are selected automatically,

depending on the position of the speed

selector lever. The selector lever has 2

gates; the main gate and the manual

gate.

NOTE:

For information on manual gate

operation, refer to "Sports Mode".

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o Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. This will help avoid over-rev-

ving the engine, which can cause

damage.

o Slow down when you encounter

cross winds. This gives you much

better control of your car.

o Be sure the car is completely stopped

before you attempt to shift into re-

verse. The transaxle can be dam-

aged if you do not. To shift into

reverse, depress the clutch, move

the shift lever to neutral, wait three

seconds, then shift to the reverse

position.

o Exercise extreme caution when driv-

ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-

cially careful when braking, acceler-

ating or shifting gears. On a slippery

surface, an abrupt change in ve-

hicle speed can cause the drive

wheels to lose traction and the ve-

hicle to go out of control.

WARNING:

o Avoid high cornering speeds.

o Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane

changes or fast, sharp turns.

o Always wear your seat belts.

In a collision crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a

seatbelt.

o The risk of rollover is greatly in-

creased if you lose control of your

vehicle at highway speeds.

o Loss of control often occurs if

two or more wheels drop off the

roadway and the driver oversteers

to reenter the roadway.

o In the event your vehicle leaves the

roadway, do not steer sharply. In-

stead, slow down before pulling

back into the travel lanes.

o Never exceed posted speed lim-

its.

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In the main gate, the selector lever has

4 positions, and is equipped with a

button to avoid inadvertent wrong se-

lection.

NOTE:

Depress the brake pedal and

push the button when shifting.

Push the button when shifting.

The selector lever can be shifted

freely.

The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or

if the battery has been disconnected,

may be somewhat abrupt. This is a

normal condition, and the shifting se-

quence will adjust after shifts are cycled

a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle

Control Module).

CAUTION:

Never shift into "R" or "P" position

while the vehicle is moving.

The indicator lights in the instrument

cluster are indicate the selector lever

position when the ignition is switched

"ON". During "D" range operation,

green lights indicate the gear currently

in use.

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The function of each position is

as follows:

o P (Park):

Use to hold the vehicle in place when

parked or while starting the engine;

Whenever parking the car, apply the

parking brake and shift the selector

lever to the "P" (Park) position.

CAUTION:

Never place the selector lever in the

"P" (Park) position unless the ve-

hicle is fully stopped. Failure to

observe this caution will cause se-

vere damage to the transaxle.

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o R (Reverse):

Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring

the car to a complete stop before shift-

ing the selector lever to "R" position.

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Sports mode

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in

motion, sports mode is selected by

pushing the selector lever from the "D"

position into the manual gate. To re-

turn to "D" range operation, push the

selector lever back into the main gate.

In sports mode, moving the selector

lever backwards and forwards can

make rapid gearshifts simple. In con-

trast to a manual transaxle, the sports

mode allows gearshifts with the accel-

erator pedal depressed.

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UP (+) : Push the lever forward once to

shift up one gear.

DOWN (-) : Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one gear.

SKIP : By rapidly moving the selector

forward or backward twice, it is pos-

sible to skip one gear, i.e. 1st to 3rd or

3rd to 1st .

CAUTION:

o In sports mode, the driver must

execute shifts in accordance with

prevailing road conditions, tak-

ing care to keep the engine speed

below the red zone.

o By rapidly moving the selector

lever backwards (-) twice it is

possible to skip one gear, i.e.,

3rd to 1st, 4th to 2nd. Since

sudden engine braking and/or

rapid acceleration can cause a

loss of traction, however, down-

shifts must be made carefully in

accordance with the vehicle's

speed.

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o N (Neutral):

In the "N" position, the transaxle is in

neutral, which means that no gears are

engaged. The engine can be started

with the shift lever in "N" position,

although this is not recommended ex-

cept if the engine stalls while the car is

moving.

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o D (Drive):

Use for normal driving. Bring the car to

a complete stop before shifting the

selector to "D" position. The transaxle

will automatically shift through a four

gear sequence.

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NOTE:

o In sports mode, only the four

forward gears can be selected.

To reverse or park the vehicle,

move the selector lever to the "R"

or "P" position as required.

o In sports mode, downward shifts

are made automatically when the

vehicle slows down. When the

vehicle stops, 1st gear is auto-

matically selected.

o To maintain the required levels

of vehicle performance and

safety, the system may not ex-

ecute certain gearshifts when the

selector lever is operated.

o Before driving away from a stop

on a slippery road, push the se-

lector lever toward into the +(UP)

position. This causes the

transaxle to shift into the 2nd

gear which is better for smooth

driving away on a slippery road.

Push the selector lever to the -

(DOWN) side to shift back to 1st

gear.

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NOTE:

o For smooth and safe operation,

depress the brake pedal when

shifting from "Neutral" position

or "Park" position to a forward or

reverse gear.

o The ignition key must be in the

"ON" position and the brake pedal

fully depressed in order to move

the shift lever from the "P" (Park)

position to any of the other posi-

tions.

o It is always possible to shift from

"R", "N", "D" position to "P" po-

sition. The vehicle must be fully

stopped to avoid transaxle dam-

age.

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CAUTION:

o Shift into "R", "D" and "P" posi-

tion only when the vehicle has

completely stopped.

o Do not accelerate the engine in

reverse or any of the forward

positions with the brakes applied.

o Always apply the footbrake when

shifting from "P" or "N", to "R" or

"D" position.

o Do not use the "P" (Park) posi-

tion in place of the parking brake.

Always set the parking brake,

shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)

position and turn off the ignition

when you leave the vehicle, even

momentarily. Never leave the ve-

hicle unattended while the en-

gine is running.

o When accelerating from a stop

on a steep hill, the vehicle may

have a tendency to roll back-

wards. Shifting the shift lever into

2nd gear while in Sport mode will

help prevent the vehicle from

rolling backwards.

o Check the automatic transaxle

fluid level regularly, and add fluid

as necessary.

o See the maintenance for the

proper fluid recommendation.

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o Slow down before shifting to a lower

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may

not be engaged.

o Always use the parking brake. Do

not depend on placing the transaxle

in 'P' to keep the car from moving.

o Exercise extreme caution when driv-

ing on a slippery surface. Be espe-

cially careful when braking, acceler-

ating or shifting gears. On a slippery

surface, an abrupt change in ve-

hicle speed can cause the drive

wheels to lose traction and the ve-

hicle to go out of control.

WARNING:

o Avoid high cornering speeds.

o Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane

changes or fast, sharp turns.

o Always wear your seat belts.

In a collision crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a

seatbelt.

o The risk of rollover is greatly in-

creased if you lose control of your

vehicle at highway speeds.

o Loss of control often occurs if two

or more wheels drop off the road-

way and the driver oversteers to

reenter the roadway.

o In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

Instead, slow down before pulling

back into the travel lanes.

o Never exceed posted speed limits.

o Excessive depressing of the

accelerater pedal under the tire

slip condition such as moving out

of the mud or fresh snow etc, may

cause severe damage to the

transaxle. At this time, take other

way such as towing.

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Good Driving Practices

o Never move the gear selector lever

from 'P' or 'N' to any other position

with the accelerator pedal de-

pressed.

o Never move the gear selector lever

into 'P' when the vehicle is in motion.

o Be sure the car is completely stopped

before you attempt to shift into "R" or

"D".

o Never take the car out of gear and

coast down a hill. This may be ex-

tremely hazardous. Always leave

the car in gear when moving.

o Do not 'ride' the brakes. This can

cause them to overheat and mal-

function. Instead, when you are driv-

ing down a long hill, slow down and

shift to a lower gear. When you do

this, engine braking will help slow

the car.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

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(If installed)

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is

designed to prevent wheel lock-up

during sudden braking or on hazard-

ous road surfaces. The ABS control

module monitors the wheel speed and

controls the pressure applied to each

brake. Thus, in emergency situations

or on slick roads, ABS will increase

vehicle control during braking.

NOTE:

o A click sound may be heard in the

engine compartment when the ve-

hicle begins to move after the en-

gine is started. These conditions

are normal and indicate that the

anti-lock brake system/Traction

Control System/Electronic Stabil-

ity Program is functioning prop-

erly.

WARNING:

ABS/TCS/ESP will not prevent acci-

dents due to improper or dangerous

driving maneuvers. Even though

vehicle control is improved during

emergency braking, always main-

tain a safe distance between you and

objects ahead. Vehicle speeds

should always be reduced during

extreme road conditions.

The braking distance for cars

equipped with an anti-lock braking

system/Traction Control System/Elec-

tronic Stability Program may be

longer than for those without it in the

following road conditions.

During these conditions the vehicle

should be driven at reduced speeds.

o Rough, gravel or snow-covered

roads.

o With tire chains installed.

o On roads where the road surface

is pitted or has different surface

height.

The safety features of an ABS/TCS/

ESP equipped vehicle should not be

tested by high speed driving or cor-

nering. This could endanger the

safety of yourself or others.

o During ABS/TCS/ESP operation, a

slight pulsation may be felt in the

brake pedal when the brakes are

applied. Also, a noise may be heard

in the engine compartment while

braking. These conditions are nor-

mal and indicate that the anti-lock

brake system/Traction Control Sys-

tem/Electronic Stability Program

is functioning properly.

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TCS ON/OFF Mode

When the TCS is running, the TCS

indicator in the instrument cluster will

blink.

If you turn the system off by pressing

the TCS switch, the TCS-OFF indica-

tor will come on and stay on. In the

TCS-OFF mode, the SLIP control will

be deactivated. Adjust you driving ac-

cordingly. To turn the system back on,

press the switch again. The TCS-OFF

indicator should go off.

TRACTION CONTROL

SYSTEM (TCS)

Driving Hints

TCS does not actively apply brakes.

Be sure to decelerate the car suffi-

ciently before entering curves.

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(If installed)

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On slippery road surfaces, the traction

control system (TCS) limits the drive

wheels from spinning excessively, thus

helping the car to accelerate. It also

provides sufficient driving force and

steering performance as the car turns

at accelerated speeds.

SLIP Control

Limits the drive wheels from spinning

excessively during starting or while

making accelerated turns on slippery

roads to avoid losing the driving force

of the front wheels.

CAUTION:

When the TCS indicator blinks, SLIP

control function has been activat-

ed. It also means that the road is

slippery or your car is accelerating

excessively. In this situation, gen-

tly release foot pressure from the

accelerator pedal and maintain

moderate speed.

WARNING:

Traction control is a driving aid; all

normal precautions for driving in

inclement weather and on slippery

driving surfaces should be ob-

served.

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Indicators and Warning

The indicators should illuminate when

the ignition key is turned to ON or

START but should go out after three

seconds. If the indicators do not illumi-

nate, or the TCS or TCS-OFF indicator

does not go out after 3 seconds, have

it checked by an authorized dealer.

Should there be any unusual condi-

tions in the device while driving, TCS-

OFF indicator illuminates as a warning.

If TCS-OFF indicator illuminates, pull

your car to a safe place and stop the

engine. Then, start the engine again to

check if the TCS-OFF indicator goes

out.

If the indicator remains lit even after the

engine has been started, have your car

checked by an authorized Hyundai

dealer.

NOTE:

1) When the TCS-OFF indicator il-

luminates, traction control is au-

tomatically deactivated for safety.

2) This warning function is not pro-

vided when the driver selects the

TCS-OFF mode.

NOTE:

1) The TCS mode will automatically

be turned ON after the engine is

turned off and restarted.

2) When the traction control is op-

erating properly, you can feel a

slight pulsation in the vehicle.

This is only the effect of brake

control and indicates nothing

unusual.

3) When the engine starts, a click is

heard from the engine compart-

ment; however, this is only the

sound of traction control being

checked.

4) When moving out of the mud or

fresh snow, pressing the accel-

erator pedal may not cause the

engine speed to increase due to

TCS operation.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY

PROGRAM (ESP)

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(If installed)

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

system is designed to stabilize the

vehicle during cornering manuevers.

ESP checks where you are steering

and where the vehicle is actually go-

ing. ESP applies the brakes at indi-

vidual wheels and intervenes in the

engine management system to stabi-

lize the vehicle.

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

system is an electronic system de-

signed to help the driver maintain ve-

hicle control under adverse conditions.

It is not a substitute for safe driving

practices. Factors including speed,

road conditions and driver steering

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input can all affect whether ESP will be

effective in preventing a loss of con-

trol. It is still your responsibility to drive

and corner at reasonable speeds and

to leave a sufficient margin of safety.

CAUTION:

Driving with varying tire or wheel

size may cause the ESP system to

malfunction. When replacing tires,

make sure they are the same size as

your original tires.

WARNING:

Electronic stability program is only

a driving aid; all normal precau-

tions for driving in inclement

weather and on slippery road sur-

faces should be observed.

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ESP ON/OFF Mode

When the ESP is operating, the ESP

indicator in the instrument cluster will

blink.

If you turn the system off by pressing

the ESP switch, the ESP-OFF indica-

tor will come on and stay on. In the

ESP-OFF mode, the stability control

will be deactivated. Adjust your driving

accordingly. To turn the system back

on, press the switch again. The ESP-

OFF indicator should go off.

NOTE:

The ESP mode will automatically

be turned ON after the engine is

turned off and restarted.

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Indicators and Warning

The indicators should illuminate when

the ignition key is turned to ON or

START but should go out after three

seconds.

If the indicators do not illuminate, or

the ESP or ESP-OFF indicator does

not go out after 3 seconds, have the

vehicle checked by an authorized

dealer.

Should there be any unusual condi-

tions in the device while driving, ESP-

OFF indicator illuminates as a warn-

ing.

If ESP-OFF indicator illuminates, pull

your car to a safe place and stop the

engine.

Then, start the engine again to check

if the ESP-OFF indicator goes out.

If the indicator remains lit even after

the engine has been started, have

your car checked by an authorized

Hyundai dealer.

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REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM

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(If installed)

The rear parking assist system assists

the driver whilst reversing by chiming if

any object is sensed within a distance

of 47 in. (120 cm) behind the vehicle.

This system is a supplemental system

and it is not intended to nor does it

replace the need for extreme care and

attention of the driver. The sensing

range and objects detectable by the

rear parking assist sensors are limited.

Whenever reversing, pay as much at-

tention to what is behind you as you

would in a vehicle without the assist

system.

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WARNING:

The rear parking assist system is a

supplementary function only. The

operation of the system can be af-

fected by several factors (including

environmental conditions). It is the

responsibility of the driver to always

check the area behind the vehicle

before reversing.

Sensor

Operation of the system

Operating condition

o This system will activate when re-

versing with the ignition key ON.

If the vehicle is in motion at a speed

over 3 mph (5 km/h), the system

may not be activated correctly.

o The sensing distance while the sys-

tem is in operation is approximately

47 in. (120 cm).

o When more than two objects are

sensed at the same time, the closest

one will be recognized first.

Non-operational conditions of

the system

The system may not operate prop-

erly when:

1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It

will operate normally when the mois-

ture has been cleared.)

2. The sensor is covered with foreign

matter, such as snow or water, or the

sensor cover is blocked. (It will oper-

ate normally when the material is

removed or the sensor is no longer

blocked.)

3. Driving on uneven road surfaces (un-

paved roads, gravel, bumps, gradi-

ent).

Types of warning sound

o When an object is 47 in. to 32 in. (120

cm to 81 cm) from the rear bumper :

Buzzer beeps intermittently

o When an object is 31 in. to 16 in. (80

cm to 41 cm) from the rear bumper :

Buzzer beeps more frequently

o When an object is within 15 in. (40

cm) of the rear bumper : Buzzer

sounds continuously.

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CAUTION:

1. The rear parking assist warning

may not sound sequentially de-

pending on the speed and shapes

of the objects detected.

2. The system may malfunction if the

vehicle bumper height or sensor

installation has been modified or

damaged. Any non-factory in-

stalled equipment or accessories

may also interfere with the sensor

performance.

3. The sensor may not recognize ob-

jects less than 15 in. (40 cm) from

the sensor, or it may sense an

incorrect distance. Use caution.

4. When the sensor is frozen or

stained with snow, dirt, or water,

the sensor may be inoperative until

the stains are removed using a

soft cloth.

5. Do not push, scratch or strike the

sensor. Sensor damage could

occur.

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CAUTION:

This system can only sense objects

within the range and location of the

sensors; It can not detect objects in

other areas where sensors are not

installed. Also, small or slim ob-

jects, such as poles or objects lo-

cated between sensors may not be

detected by the sensors.

Always visually check behind the

vehicle when reversing.

Be sure to inform any drivers of the

vehicle that may be unfamiliar with

the system regarding the systems

capabilities and limitations.

Your new vehicle warranty does not

cover any accidents or damage to

the vehicle or its occupants due to a

rear parking assist system malfunc-

tion. Always drive safely and cau-

tiously.

4. Objects generating excessive noise

(vehicle horns, loud motorcycle en-

gines, or truck air brakes) are within

range of the sensor.

5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.

6. Wireless transmitters or mobile

phones are within range of the sen-

sor.

7. The sensor is covered with snow.

8. Trailer towing

The detecting range may decrease

when:

1. The sensor is stained with foreign

matter such as snow or water. (The

sensing range will return to normal

when removed.)

2. Outside air temperature is extremely

hot or cold.

The following objects may not be

recognized by the sensor:

1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes,

chains or small poles.

2. Objects which tend to absorb the

sensor frequency such as clothes,

spongy material or snow.

3. Undetectable objects smaller than

40 in. (1 m) and narrower than 6 in.

(14 cm) in diameter.

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WARNING:

Pay close attention when the vehicle

is driven close to objects on the

road, particularly pedestrians, and

especially children. Be aware that

some objects may not be detected by

the sensors, due to the object’s dis-

tance, size or material, all of which

can limit the effectiveness of the

sensor. Always perform a visual

inspection to make sure the vehicle

is clear of all obstructions before

moving the vehicle in any direction.

FULL-TIME 4WD OPERA-

TION

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(If installed)

Engine power can be delivered to all

front and rear wheels for maximum

power. Full-time 4WD is useful when

good traction is required, such as,

when driving on slippery, wet or snow-

covered roads and when moving out of

mud. These vehicles, however, are

not designed for challenging off-road

use. Full-time 4WD vehicles are de-

signed primarily to improve traction

and performance on paved roads and

highways in wet and/or slippery condi-

tions. Occasional off-road use such as

established unpaved roads and trails

is OK. It is always important when

traveling off-highway that the driver

carefully reduce their speed to a level

that does not exceed the safe operat-

ing speed for those conditions. In gen-

eral, off-road conditions provide less

traction and braking effectiveness than

on road conditions. These factors must

be carefully considered when driving

off-road. Keeping the vehicle in contact

with the driving surface and under con-

trol in these conditions is always the

driver's responsibility for the safety of

him/herself and his or her passengers.

NOTE:

If you don’t hear an audible warning

sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-

mittently when shifting the gear to

“R” position, this may indicate a

malfunction in the rear parking as-

sist system. If this occurs, have your

vehicle checked by a Hyundai

authorised repairer as soon as pos-

sible.

WARNING:

This vehicle is designed primarily

for on road use. Driving the vehicle

in challenging off-road conditions

for which it was not designed may

result in damage to the vehicle.

Driving in conditions that exceed

the vehicle's intended design or the

driver's experience level may result

in severe injury or death.

Driving 4WD Safely

(1) Be sure to wear the seat belt.

(2) Do not drive in challenging off-road

conditions or areas that exceed the

vehicle's basic design intent or the

driver's experience level.

(3) Drive at lower speeds in strong

crosswinds. Because of your

vehicle's high center of gravity, its

stability will be affected in cross-

winds. Slower speeds ensure bet-

ter vehicle control.

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WARNING:

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 performance of your vehicle,

which could lead to handling fail-

ure or rollover and serious injury.

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-carrying capacity.

If you nevertheless decide to equip

your vehicle with any tire/wheel

combination not recommended by

Hyundai for off-road driving, you

should not use these tires for high-

way driving.

(4) Check the brake condition after driv-

ing in wet or muddy conditions. Press

the brake several times as you move

slowly until you feel normal braking

forces return.

(5) Do not drive the vehicle through

water. (i.e. streams, rivers, lakes,

etc.)

(6) The stopping distance of the full-

time 4WD vehicle differs very little

from that of the 2WD vehicle.

When driving on a snow-covered

road or a slippery, muddy surface,

make sure that you keep a suffi-

cient distance between your ve-

hicle and the one ahead of you.

(7) Since the driving torque is always

applied to the 4 wheels, the perfor-

mance of the full-time 4WD vehicle

is greatly affected by the condition

of the tires. Be sure to equip it with

all four tires of the same size and

type.

o When replacement of any of the

tires or disc wheels is neces-

sary, replace all of them.

o Rotate the tires and check the

tire pressure at regular intervals.

(8) The full-time 4WD vehicle cannot

be towed by an ordinary tow truck.

Make sure that the vehicle is towed

with its four wheels raised off the

ground.

o If the vehicle is towed with its

only two wheels raised off the

ground, the 4WD system could

be damaged.

o In unavoidable case, if the ve-

hicle is being towed with all four

wheels on the ground, it should

be towed only forward direction

with rope.

o While towing, check the follow-

ing items.

1. The ignition switch is in "ACC"

or "ON".

2. Place the shift lever in neutral

(For Automatic Transaxle, "N"

position).

3. Release the parking brake.

NOTE:

To avoid serious damage to your

4WD vehicle, limit towing to 15 km/

h (10 mph) and not for more than 1.5

km (1 mile) at ANY TIME.

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(9) For speedometer test or inspection/

maintenance (I/M) program of Tuc-

son 4WD, use a four wheel chassis

dynamometer.

1. Check the tire pressures rec-

ommended for your vehicle.

2. Place the front wheels on the

roll tester for speedometer test

as shown in the illustration.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Place the rear wheels on the

temporary free roller as shown

in the illustration.

CAUTION:

Never engage the parking brake

while performing these tests.

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Roll tester(Speedometer)

Temporary free roller

o In rare cases when it's unavoid-

able that a 4WD vehicle is to be

inspected for speedometer test

on 2WD roll tester, strictly follow

the procedures next.

WARNING:

Keep away from the front of the

vehicle while inspecting. This is

very dangerous as the vehicle can

jump forward and cause serious

injury or death.

(10) When using tire chains, always

attach them to the front wheels.

(11) If the front or rear wheels get

stuck in the mud, do not spin them

recklessly. The 4WD system could

be damaged.

CAUTION:

o While the full-time 4WD vehicle

is being raised on a jack, never

start the engine or cause the tires

to rotate.

There is the danger that rotating

tires touching the ground could

cause the vehicle to go off the

jack and to jump forward.

o If one of the front or rear wheels

begins to spin in mud, snow,

etc., the vehicle can sometimes

be driven out by depressing the

accelerator pedal further; how-

ever, avoid running the engine

continuously at high rpm be-

cause doing so could damage

the 4WD system.

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WARNING:

o Avoid high cornering speeds.

o Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane

charges or fast, sharp turns.

o The risk of rollover is greatly in-

creased if you lose control of

your vehicle at highway speeds.

o In a collision crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely

to die a person weara seatbelt.

o Loss of control often occurs if

two or more wheels drop off the

roadway and the driver oversteers

to reenter the roadway.

o In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

Instead, slow down before pull-

ing back into the travel lanes.

4WD LOCK SYSTEM

C360A01O-GAT

(With Electronic Control 4WD)

(If installed)

This 4WD system is designed for divid-

ing the power ratio automatically in

normal driving conditions.

During off-road or low-friction driving

conditions, press the 4WD lock button

to drive in full-time 4WD, dividing the

power ratio to 50:50 in the front and

rear wheels. The 4WD lock indicator

light in the instrument cluster is illumi-

nated.

This setup begins to get cancelled

when the vehicle speed exceeds 30

km/h, and the function is completely

released at a speed of 40 km/h or

higher. Conversely, the function is re-

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run when the speed again drops to 40

km/h or lower, and is fully established

at speeds below 30 km/h.

To release the 4WD lock function,

press the 4WD lock button again.

The 4WD lock indicator light in the

instrument cluster should go off.

1) Pressing the 4WD lock button on

the tough terrain, the driving power

is equally distributed to the front

and rear.

4WD lock keeps activating when

not exceeding 40 km/h.

2) Release the 4WD lock button on

the normal driving conditions.

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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection

Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description

o This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp

grades, off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy

roads etc. to maximize traction.

o This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speed

above 30 km/h and is shifted to 4WD AUTO mode at

speed above 40 km/h. If the vehicle decelerates to

speeds below 30 km/h, however, the transfer mode is

shifted into 4WD LOCK mode again.

o When driving in AUTO mode, the vehicle operates similar

to the conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating

conditions. However, if the system determines that there

is a need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power

is distributed to all four wheels automatically without

driver intervention.

o When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle

moves similar to the conventional 2WD vehicles.

4WD

LOCK

(Indicator

light is

illuminated)

4WD LOCK

4WD AUTO

(4WD LOCK is

deactivated)

(Indicator

light is not

illuminated)

NOTE:

o When driving on normal roads, deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by pushing the 4WD LOCK button(the indicator light

goes off). Driving on normal roads with 4WD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise

or vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated. Some parts of the

power train may be damaged by prolonged driving with the noise and vibration.

o When the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power delivered entirely to the front

wheels. This shock is not a mechanical failure.

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GOOD BRAKING PRAC-

TICES

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WARNING:

Nothing should be carried on top of

the cargo area cover behind the

rear seat. If there were an accident

or a sudden stop, such objects

could move forward and cause dam-

age to the vehicle or injure the oc-

cupants.

o After being parked, check to be sure

the parking brake is not engaged

and that the parking brake indicator

light is out before driving away.

o Driving through water may get the

brakes wet. They can also get wet

when the car is washed. Wet brakes

can be dangerous! Your car will not

stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.

Wet brakes may cause the car to

pull to one side. To dry the brakes,

apply the brakes lightly until the

braking action returns to normal,

taking care to keep the car under

control at all times. If the braking

action does not return to normal,

stop as soon as it is safe to do so

and call your Hyundai dealer for

assistance.

o Don't coast down hills with the car

out of gear. This is extremely haz-

ardous. Keep the car in gear at all

times, use the brakes to slow down,

then shift to a lower gear so that

engine braking will help you main-

tain a safe speed.

o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Rest-

ing your foot on the brake pedal

while driving can be dangerous be-

cause it can result in the brakes

overheating and losing their effec-

tiveness. It also increases the wear

of the brake components.

o If a tire goes flat while you are

driving, apply the brakes gently and

keep the car pointed straight ahead

while you slow down. When you are

moving slowly enough for it to be

safe to do so, pull off the road and

stop in a safe place.

o If your car is equipped with an auto-

matic transaxle, don't let your car

creep forward. To avoid creeping

forward, keep your foot firmly on the

brake pedal when the car is stopped.

o Use caution when parking on a hill.

Engage the parking brake and place

the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-

matic transaxle) or in first or reverse

gear (manual transaxle). If your car

is facing downhill, turn the front

wheels into the curb to help keep the

car from rolling. If your car is facing

uphill, turn the front wheels away

from the curb to help keep the car

from rolling. If there is no curb or if it

is required by other conditions to

keep the car from rolling, block the

wheels.

o Under some conditions your park-

ing brake can freeze in the engaged

position. This is most likely to hap-

pen when there is an accumulation

of snow or ice around or near the

rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.

If there is a risk that the parking

brake may freeze, apply it only tem-

porarily while you put the gear se-

lector lever in "P" (automatic) or in

first or reverse gear (manual

transaxle) and block the rear wheels

so the car cannot roll. Then release

the parking brake.

o Do not hold the vehicle on the up-

grade with the accelerator pedal.

This can cause the transaxle to

overheat. Always use the brake

pedal or parking brake.

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which reduces their effectiveness

and may lead to more serious con-

sequences.

o Take care of your tires. Keep them

inflated to the recommended pres-

sure. Incorrect inflation, either too

much or too little, results in unnec-

essary tire wear. Check the tire pres-

sures at least once a month.

o Be sure that the wheels are aligned

correctly. Improper alignment can

result from hitting curbs or driving

too fast over irregular surfaces. Poor

alignment causes faster tire wear

and may also result in other prob-

lems as well as greater fuel con-

sumption.

o Keep your car in good condition. For

better fuel economy and reduced

maintenance costs, maintain your

car in accordance with the mainte-

nance schedule in Section 5. If you

drive your car in severe conditions,

more frequent maintenance is re-

quired (see Section 5 for details).

o Keep your car clean. For maximum

service, your Hyundai should be

kept clean and free of corrosive

materials. It is especially important

that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be al-

lowed to accumulate on the under-

side of the car. This extra weight

can result in increased fuel con-

sumption and also contribute to cor-

rosion.

o Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces-

sary weight in your car. Weight re-

duces fuel economy.

o Don't let the engine idle longer than

necessary. If you are waiting (and

not in traffic), turn off your engine and

restart only when you're ready to go.

o Remember, your Hyundai does not

require extended warm-up. As soon

as the engine is running smoothly,

you can drive away. In very cold

weather, however, give your engine

a slightly longer warm-up period.

o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

Lugging is driving too slowly in too

high a gear resulting in the engine

bucking. If this happens, shift to a

lower gear. Over-revving is racing

the engine beyond its safe limit.

This can be avoided by shifting at

the recommended speeds.

o Use your air conditioning sparingly.

The air conditioning system is oper-

ated by engine power so your fuel

economy is reduced when you use it.

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You can save fuel and get more kilo-

meters from your car if you follow

these suggestions:

o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

moderate rate. Don't make "jack-

rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts

and maintain a steady cruising

speed. Don't race between stop-

lights. Try to adjust your speed to

that of the other traffic so you don't

have to change speeds unneces-

sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever

possible. Always maintain a safe

distance from other vehicles so you

can avoid unnecessary braking. This

also reduces brake wear.

o Drive at a moderate speed. The

faster you drive, the more fuel your

car uses. Driving at a moderate

speed, especially on the highway, is

one of the most effective ways to

reduce fuel consumption.

o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.

This can increase fuel consumption

and also increase wear on these

components. In addition, driving with

your foot resting on the brake pedal

may cause the brakes to overheat,

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SMOOTH CORNERING

C150A01A-AAT

Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-

ners, especially when roads are wet.

Ideally, corners should always be taken

under gentle acceleration. If you follow

these suggestions, tire wear will be

held to a minimum.

WINTER DRIVING

C160A01A-AAT

The more severe weather conditions

of winter result in greater wear and

other problems. To minimize the prob-

lems of winter driving, you should fol-

low these suggestions:

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Snowy or Icy Conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

may be necessary to use snow tires or

to install tire chains on your tires. If

snow tires are needed, it is necessary

to select tires equivalent in size and

type of the original equipment tires.

Failure to do so may adversely affect

the safety and handling of your car.

Furthermore, speeding, rapid accel-

eration, sudden brake applications, and

sharp turns are potentially very haz-

ardous practices.

During deceleration, use engine brak-

ing to the fullest extent. Sudden brake

applications on snowy or icy roads

may cause skids to occur. You need to

keep sufficient distance between the

vehicle in operation in front and your

vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently. It

should be noted that installing tire

chains on the tire will provide a greater

driving force, but will not prevent side

skids.

NOTE:

Tire chains are not legal in all prov-

inces. Check province laws before

fitting tire chains.

C160C01A-AAT

Use High Quality Ethylene Gly-

col Coolant

Your Hyundai is delivered with high

quality ethylene glycol coolant in the

cooling system. It is the only type of

coolant that should be used because it

helps prevent corrosion in the cooling

system, lubricates the water pump and

prevents freezing. Be sure to replace

or replenish your coolant in accor-

dance with the maintenance schedule

in Section 5. Before winter, have your

coolant tested to assure that its freez-

ing point is sufficient for the tempera-

tures anticipated during the winter.

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C160H01A-AAT

Use Approved Anti-Freeze in

Window Washer System

To keep the water in the window washer

system from freezing, add an approved

anti-freeze solution in accordance with

instructions on the container. Window

washer anti-freeze is available from

Hyundai dealers and most auto parts

outlets. Do not use engine coolant or

other types of anti-freeze as these

may damage the finish.

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To Keep Locks from Freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt

an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine

into the key opening. If a lock is cov-

ered with ice, squirt it with an approved

de-icing fluid to remove the ice. If the

lock is frozen internally, you may be

able to thaw it out by using a heated

key. Handle the heated key with care

to avoid injury.

NOTE:

The proper temperature for using

the immobilizer key is from -40°C (-

40°F) to 80°C(176°F). If you heat the

immobilizer key over 80°C to open

the frozen lock, it may cause dam-

age to the transponder in its head.

C160D01A-AAT

Check Battery and Cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the

battery system. Visually inspect the

battery and cables as described in

Section 6. The level of charge in your

battery can be checked by your Hyundai

dealer or a service station.

C160F01A-AAT

Check Spark Plugs and Ignition

System

Inspect your spark plugs as described

in Section 6 and replace them if neces-

sary. Also check all ignition wiring and

components to be sure they are not

cracked, worn or damaged in any way.

C160E01A-AAT

Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if

Necessary

In some climates it is recommended

that a lower viscosity "winter weight"

oil be used during cold weather. See

Section 9 for recommendations. If you

aren't sure what weight oil you should

use, consult your Hyundai dealer.

C160I01A-AAT

Don't Let Your Parking Brake

Freeze

Under some conditions your parking

brake can freeze in the engaged posi-

tion. This is most likely to happen

when there is an accumulation of snow

or ice around or near the rear brakes or

if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk

the parking brake may freeze, apply it

only temporarily while you put the gear

selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in

first or reverse gear (manual transaxle)

and block the rear wheels so the car

cannot roll. Then release the parking

brake.

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USE OF LIGHTS

C180A01A-AAT

Check your lights regularly for correct

operation and always keep them clean.

When driving during the day in condi-

tions of poor visibility, it is helpful to

drive with headlights on low beam.

This enables you to be seen as well as

to see.

C160J01A-AAT

Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumu-

late Underneath

Under some conditions, snow and ice

can build up under the fenders and

interfere with the steering. When driv-

ing in severe winter conditions where

this may happen, you should periodi-

cally check underneath the car to be

sure the movement of the front wheels

and the steering components is not

obstructed.

C160K01A-AAT

Carry Emergency Equipment

Depending on the severity of the

weather where you drive your car, you

should carry appropriate emergency

equipment. Some of the items you

may want to carry include tire chains,

tow straps or chains, flashlight, emer-

gency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper

cables, a window scraper, gloves,

ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.

HIGHER SPEED MOTORING

C170A01A-AAT

Pre-Trip Inspections

1. Tires:

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to

specification. Low tire inflation pres-

sures will result in overheating and

possible failure of the tires.

Avoid using worn or damaged tires

which may result in reduced traction or

tire failure.

NOTE:

Never exceed the maximum tire in-

flation pressure shown on the tires.

2. Fuel, engine coolant and

engine oil:

High speed travel consumes more fuel

than urban motoring. Do not forget to

check both engine coolant and engine

oil.

3. Drive belt:

A loose or damaged drive belt may

result in overheating of the engine.

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TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING

C190A02A-GAT

If you are considering towing with your

car, you should first check with your

Province Department of Motor Vehicles

to determine their legal requirements.

Since laws vary from province to prov-

ince the requirements for towing trail-

ers, cars, or other types of vehicles or

apparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundai

dealer for further details before towing.

CAUTION:

Do not do any towing with your car

during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles)

in order to allow the engine to prop-

erly break in. Failure to heed this

caution may result in serious en-

gine or transaxle damage.

C190B01S-AAT

Trailer Hitches

Select the proper hitch and ball combi-

nation, making sure that it's location is

compatible with that of the trailer or

vehicle being towed.

Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which

distributes the tongue load uniformly

throughout the chassis.

The hitch should be bolted securely to

the car and installed by a qualified

technician. DO NOT USE A HITCH

DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN-

STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE

THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THE

BUMPER.

C190C03S-GAT

Trailer Brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a braking

system, make sure it conforms to fed-

eral and/or local regulations and that it

is properly installed and operating cor-

rectly.

NOTE - For Europe

o The technically permissible maxi-

mum load on the rear axle(s) may

be exceeded by not more than 15

% and the technically permissible

maximum laden mass of the ve-

hicle may be exceeded by not more

than 10 % or 100 kg (220.4 lbs),

whichever value is lower. In this

case, do not exceed 100 km/h (62.1

mph) for vehicle of category M1 or

80 km/h (49.7 mph) for vehicle of

category N1.

o When a vehicle of category M1 is

towing a trailer, the additional load

imposed at the trailer coupling

device may cause the tire maxi-

mum load ratings to be exceeded,

but not by more than 15 %. In this

case, do not exceed 100 km/h (62.1

mph) and increase the tire infla-

tion pressure by at least 0.2 bar.

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C190D01A-GAT

Safety Chains

Should the hitch connection between

your car and the trailer or vehicle you

are towing fail, the trailer or vehicle

could wander dangerously across other

lanes of traffic and ultimately collide

with another vehicle. To eliminate this

potentially dangerous situation, safety

chains, attached between your car and

the trailer or towed vehicle, are re-

quired in most provinces.

C190E01JM-GAT

Trailer Weight Limit

Tongue loads can be increased or

decreased by redistributing the load in

the trailer.

This can be verified by checking the

total weight of the loaded trailer and

then checking the load on the tongue.

NOTE:

1. Never load the trailer with more

weight in the back than in the

front. About 60% of the trailer

load should be in the front half

on the trailer and the remaining

40% in the rear.

C190E01JM

Tongue load Total trailer weight

NOTE:

If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your

car will require more frequent main-

tenance due to the additional load.

See "Maintenance Under Severe

Usage Conditions" on page 5-7.

CAUTION:

o Never connect a trailer brake sys-

tem directly to the vehicle brake

system.

o When towing a trailer on steep

grades (in excess of 6%) pay close

attention to the engine coolant

temperature gauge to ensure the

engine does not overheat. If the

needle of the coolant temperature

gauge moves across the dial to-

wards "H" (HOT), pull over and

stop as soon as it is safe to do so,

and allow the engine to idle until it

cools down. You may proceed

once the engine has cooled suffi-

ciently.

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Tongue

75 (165)

C190E03JM

GAWR. Improper trailer loading

and/or too much luggage in the

cargo area can overload the rear

axle. Redistribute the load and

check the axle weight again.

4. The maximum permissible static

vertical load on the coupling de-

vice is ; 75kg (165 Ib)

Engine

2.0(2WD)

Diesel (2WD)

2.0(4WD)

2.7(4WD)

Diesel (4WD)

2.0(2WD)

Diesel (2WD)

2.0(4WD)

2.7(4WD)

Diesel (4WD)

kg. (Lbs)

Maximum Towable Weight

With

Brake

Without

Brake

5. The maximum permissible over-

hang of the coupling point is 910

mm.

CAUTION:

The following specifications are rec-

ommended when towing a trailer.

The loaded trailer weight cannot

safely exceed the values in the chart

below.

Trailer

1400

(3088)

1600

(3529)

500(1100)

750(1654)

WARNING:

Improperly loading your car and

trailer can seriously affect its steer-

ing and braking performance caus-

ing a crash which could cause in-

jury or death.

Coupling

Point

C190E02JM

Gross Axle Weight

Gross Vehicle

Weight

2. The total gross vehicle weight with

trailer must not exceed the Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

shown on the vehicle identifica-

tion plate (see page 8-2). The total

gross vehicle weight is the com-

bined weight of the vehicle, driver,

all passengers and their luggage,

cargo, hitch, trailer tongue load

and other optional equipment.

3. The front or rear axle weight must

not exceed the Gross Axle Weight

Rating (GAWR) shown on the

vehicle identification plate (see

page 8-2). It is possible that your

towing package does not exceed

the GVWR but exceeds the

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

7. The vehicle/trailer combination is

more affected by crosswind and

buffeting. When being passed by a

large vehicle, keep a constant speed

and steer straight ahead. If there is

too much wind buffeting, slow down

to get out of the other vehicle's air

turbulence.

8. When parking your car and trailer,

especially on a hill, be sure to follow

all the normal precautions. Turn

your front wheel into the curb, set

the parking brake firmly, and put

the transaxle in 1st or Reverse

(manual) or Park (automatic). In

addition, place wheel chocks at

each of the trailer's tires.

9. If the trailer has electric brakes,

start your vehicle and trailer mov-

ing, and then apply the trailer brake

controller by hand to be sure the

brakes are working. This lets you

check your electrical connection at

the same time.

10.During your trip, check occasion-

ally to be sure that the load is

secure, and that the lights and any

trailer brakes are still working.

11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden accel-

eration or sudden stops.

12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane

changes.

13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down

too long or too frequently. This could

cause the brakes to overheat, re-

sulting in reduced braking efficiency.

14.When going down a hill, shift into a

lower gear and use the engine brak-

ing effect. When ascending a long

grade, downshift the transaxle to a

lower gear and reduce speed to

reduce chances of engine over-

loading and/or overheating.

15.If you have to stop while going

uphill, do not hold the vehicle in

place by pressing on the accelera-

tor. This can cause the automatic

transaxle to overheat. Use the park-

ing brake or footbrake.

NOTE:

When towing, check transaxle fluid

more frequently.

C190F01A-GAT

Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips

1. Before towing, check hitch and

safety chain connections as well as

proper operation of the trailer run-

ning lights, brake lights, and turn

signals.

2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod-

erate speed (Less than 100 km/h).

3. Trailer towing requires more fuel

than normal conditions.

4. To maintain engine braking effi-

ciency and electrical charging per-

formance, do not use fifth gear

(manual transaxle) or overdrive (au-

tomatic transaxle).

5. Always secure items in the trailer to

prevent load shift while driving.

6. Check the condition and air pres-

sure of all tires on the trailer and

your car. Low tire pressure can

seriously affect the handling. Also

check the spare tire.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI

CAUTION:

If overheating should occur when

towing, (temperature gauge reads

near red zone), taking the following

action may reduce or eliminate the

problem.

1. Turn off the air conditioner.

2. Reduce car speed.

3. Select a lower gear when going

uphill.

4. While in stop and go traffic, place

the gear selector in park or neu-

tral and idle the engine at a higher

speed.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI for Your Hyundai Tucson SUV First Generation (2004-2009)

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