2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON Owners Manual

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS4
Oil & Grease Standard
API SJ, SL or ABOVE, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE SAE 10W-30 [ABOVE 0°F (-18°C)]
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS SAE MTF SAE 75W/85 (API GL-4)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or
other brands approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
API GL-5, SAE 80W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX Equivalent)
API GL-5, SAE 80W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX Equivalent)
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
PSF-3 TYPE FLUID
DOT 3, DOT 4 or Equivalent Item
Engine Oil
TransaxleManual
Automatic
Transfer case
Rear Axle
Coolant
Power steering gear
Brakes and clutch fluid
LUBRICATION CHARTJ080A02JM-AAT
Q'ty u.s.qts. (liter)
Drain and refill with oil filter
2.0 L : 4.23 (4.0)
2.7 L : 4.76 (4.5)
2.2 (2.1)
8.2 (7.8)
0.8 (0.8)
0.8 (0.75)
7.4 (7.0)
0.95 (0.9)
As required

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INDEX
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A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-30
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-11
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-17
Operation............................................................................ 1-92, 6-17
Switch...........................................................................................1-92
Antenna..........................................................................................1-135
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-60
Audio System
Cassette Tape player operation (J290)...................................1-126
Cassete tape player operation (M280)....................................1-112
Compact disc player operation (K260)....................................1-106
Compact disc player operation (M280)....................................1-115
CD changer operation (M280) ..................................................1-119
Compact disc player / CD Auto changer operation (J290) .....1-128
Stereo radio operation (J290) ...................................................1-123
Stereo radio operation (K260)..................................................1-103
Stereo radio operation (M280) ..................................................1-109
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-20, 6-23
Brake
Anti-lock brake system ................................................................2-12
Traction control system (TCS) ...................................................2-12
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-15Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ...................................................2-14
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-13
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-20
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-20
Practices......................................................................................2-18
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3
Bulb Replacement.............................................................................6-26
C
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................1-133
Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-133
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-7
Child Restraint System.....................................................................1-23
Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the
"Tether Anchorage" System .....................................................1-25
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System ....1-26
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-58
Clock.................................................................................................1-58
Clutch
Checking fluid...............................................................................6-16
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-20
Combination Light
Auto light.......................................................................................1-54
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-53
Headlight switch...........................................................................1-53
High-beam switch........................................................................1-53
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-53
Parking light auto off .....................................................................1-53
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-52

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Consumer Information......................................................................8-12
Cooling Fans.....................................................................................6-24
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control...................................................................................1-80
D
Defrosting / Defogging ......................................................................1-91
Door
Central door lock............................................................................ 1-7
Door locks...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-79
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-59
Drive Belts.........................................................................................6-21
Driving
Driving for economy .....................................................................2-19
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-20
Winter driving...............................................................................2-20
E
Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-4
Compartment................................................................................. 6-2
Coolant........................................................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-48
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-5
Starting........................................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2
F
4WD Lock System ............................................................................2-18
Fan Speed Control............................................................................1-85
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-78
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-56
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-12
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-13
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ..........................................1-12
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-12
Fuel
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-48
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-75
Full-time 4WD Operation..................................................................2-15
Fuses ................................................................................................6-21
Fuse panel description......................................................................6-35
G
General Checks.................................................................................. 6-4
Glove Box..........................................................................................1-64

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H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-56
Heating and Cooling Control .............................................................1-84
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control..............................................................................1-86
Air intake control switch ...............................................................1-85
Bi-level heating.............................................................................1-90
Defrosting / Defogging .................................................................1-91
Fan speed control (Blower control) .............................................1-85
Temperature control....................................................................1-89
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-75
Hood Release....................................................................................1-77
Horn.................................................................................................1-80
How to Use Luggage Room.............................................................1-71
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-4
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-42
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-58
Interior Light.......................................................................................1-63
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-15
Positions......................................................................................... 2-4L
Light Bulbs Replacement..................................................................6-26
Luggage Compartment Light ............................................................1-70
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-74
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements.................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror With Compass ................1-67
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-67
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................................1-65
Outside rearview mirror Heater ..................................................
1-66
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-50
Occupant Classification System ......................................................1-35
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-69
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-59
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-24

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R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-15
Folding rear seatback ..................................................................1-15
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-57
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................8-14
Risk of Rollover................................................................................... 2-3
Roof Rack.........................................................................................1-74
S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-12
Rear..............................................................................................1-15
Seat warmer .................................................................................1-14
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-20
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-28
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-21
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-19
Precautions..................................................................................1-17
Shop Manual ......................................................................................8-11
Shopping Bag Holders......................................................................1-70
Sound
Brake pad warning sound ............................................................1-48
Spark Plugs .......................................................................................6-10
Spectacle Case.................................................................................1-64
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-49
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-6Steering Wheel Free play .................................................................6-19
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-79
Stereo Sound System ....................................................................1-101
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-60
Sun Visor...........................................................................................1-78
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-49
Tail Gate............................................................................................1-69
Tail gate window...........................................................................1-69
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-8
Ticket Holder.....................................................................................1-79
Tires
Balancing........................................................................................ 8-9
Chains............................................................................................ 8-9
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-7
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-6
Information...................................................................................... 8-2
Maintenance.................................................................................8-11
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-10
Rotation.......................................................................................... 8-9
Sidewall Labeling............................................................................ 8-4
Snow tires....................................................................................... 8-8
Spare tire........................................................................................ 3-5
Terminology and Definition ............................................................ 8-6

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Traction........................................................................................8-10
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-23
Emergency...................................................................................3-14
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-12
Traction Control System ...................................................................2-12
Transaxle
Automatic........................................................................................ 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-14
Manual............................................................................................ 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking.....................................................6-13
Trip Computer...................................................................................1-50
V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vechcle Load Limit ............................................................................2-27
Vehicle Specifications
Engine ............................................................................................. 9-3
Lubrication chart .................................................................. 9-4 ~ 9-5
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................................1-44
Windows
Power...........................................................................................1-11
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................................1-54
Rear Window wiper and washer switch......................................1-55
Windshield Wiper Blade De-icer .......................................................1-57
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................................................................6-12
Winter Driving....................................................................................2-21

A000A01A-AATThis Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.
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