2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON ESP

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CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side
of an asymmetrical tire, that must al-
ways face outward when mounted on a
vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number rang-
ing from 1 to 279 that corresponds to
the load carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a cold
tire may be inflated. The maximum air
pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load rat-
ing for a tire at the maximum permis-
sible inflation pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The num-
ber of occupants a vehicle is designed
to seat multiplied by 150 pounds (68
kg).Occupant Distribution: Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of
a asymmetrical tire that has a particular
side that faces outward when mounted
on a vehicle. The side of the tire that
contains a whitewall, bears white letter-
ing or bears manufacturer, brand and or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on the
other sidewall of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used
on passenger cars and some light duty
trucks and multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure and shown on the
tire placard.
Radial Ply tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon
which the tire beads are seated.Sidewall: The portion of a tire between
the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code
assigned to a tire indicating the maxi-
mum speed at which a tire can operate.
Traction: The friction between the tire
and the road surface. The amount of
grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that comes
into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands,
sometimes called "wear bars," that show
across the tread of a tire when only 2/32
inch of tread remains.
UTQGS: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards, a tire information system
that provides consumers with ratings
for a tire's traction, temperature and
treadwear. Ratings are determined by
tire manufacturers using government
testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire.

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Traction AA, A, B, C - The traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction per-
formance.
!
WARNING:
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hy-
droplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.Temperature A, B, C - The tempera-
ture grades are A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive tempera-
ture can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
!
WARNING:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Qual-
ity grades can be found on the tire
sidewall between the tread shoulder
and the maximum section width.
For example :
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-
ture A

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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