2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON Owners Manual

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B290A02A-AATENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
WARNING:Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is under
pressure and could erupt and cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
B280A01A-AATFUEL GAUGEThe needle on the gauge indicates the approxi-
mate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity
is given in Section 9.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
HJM2182 HJM2181
The needle on the engine coolant temperature
gauge should stay in the normal range. If it moves
across the dial to "H" (HOT), pull over and stop as
soon as possible and turn off the engine. Then
open the hood and, after the engine has cooled,
check the coolant level and the water pump drive
belt. If you suspect cooling system trouble, have
your cooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.

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B330A03A-AATTACHOMETERThe tachometer registers the speed of your
engine in revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION:
The engine should not be raced to such a
speed that the needle enters the red zone
on the tachometer face. This can cause
severe engine damage and may void your
warranty.
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B300A01A-AATSPEEDOMETERYour Hyundai's speedometer is calibrated in
miles per hour (on the outer scale) and kilome-
ters per hour (on the inner scale).
B300A01JM B330A01JM
B310B01JM-GATODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER
B310B01JM-1B310B01JM-2
Type A
Type B(AT)
(MT)
(AT)
(MT)(1)
(2)(1)(2)(1)(2)(1)(2)

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Odometer (1)The odometer records the total driving distance
in kilometers or miles, and is useful for keeping
a record for maintenance intervals.NOTE:Any alteration of the odometer may void
your warranty coverage.Trip odometer (2)o This mode indicates the drive distance trav-
elled since the last drive time reset.
o In case of type B, you can choose the TRIP
A or TRIP B by pressing the trip odometer
switch for less than 1 second.
B310B02JM-CB310B02JM-1
Type B Type A
(AT)
(MT)
(AT)
(MT)(1)
(1)(1)(1)
TRIP COMPUTERB400B01JM-GAT(If installed)
The trip computer is a microcomputer-con-
trolled driver information gauge that displays
information related to driving, such as a tripmeter,
distance to empty, average fuel consumption
average speed (if installed), and drive time (if
installed) on the LCD.Odometer (1)The odometer records the total driving distance
in kilometers or miles, and is useful for keeping
a record for maintenance intervals.

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Trip Computer Switch
HJM2185
TRIPMETER
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
Pushing in the trip computer switch behind the
right side of the steering wheel changes the
display as follows;Type A
TRIPMETER A
TRIPMETER B
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
AVERAGE SPEED
DRIVE TIME
HJM2186-C
o This mode indicates the total distance trav-
elled since the last tripmeter reset.
Total distance is also reset to zero if the
battery is disconnected.
o Pressing the trip computer switch for more
than 1 second, when the tripmeter is being
displayed, clears the tripmeter to zero.
o The meter's working range is from 0.0 to
999.9 miles.
o In case of type B, you can choose the TRIP
A or TRIP B. Type A
Type B
Type B
1. Tripmeter
Tripmeter

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o The distance to empty can vary accord-
ing to the driving conditions, driving
pattern or vehicle speed.
HJM2187-B
o This mode indicates the estimated distance
to empty from the current fuel in the fuel tank
and distance to empty symbol.
o When refueling with more than 1.6 gallons (6
liters), the trip computer will recognize refu-
eling.
o For an accurate distance to empty, drive
more than 30 miles.
o When the distance to empty is less than 30
miles, the symbol will flash and the distance
to empty digits will indicate "---" until more fuel
is added.NOTE:o The distance to empty can differ from
the actual tripmeter according to driving
conditions.2. Distance to Empty
Distance to Empty
3. Average Fuel Consumptiono This mode calculates the average fuel con-
sumption from the total fuel used and the
distance since the last average consump-
tion reset.
o The total fuel used is calculated from the fuel
consumption input.
o For an accurate calculation, drive more than
30 miles.
o The meter's working range is from 0.1 to
199.9 MPG.
B400B02JM-C
Type A
Type BAverage Fuel Consumption
o This mode indicates the average speed
since the last tripmeter reset.
o Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
average speed keeps going while the engine
is running.
o The meter’s working range is from 0 to 999
MPH.
o Press the trip computer switch for more than
1 seconds, when the average speed is being
displayed, clears the average speed to "---".4. Average Speed (Type B)
HJM2187-A
Average Speed
MPH
Type A
Type B

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MULTI-FUNCTION LIGHT SWITCHB340A01A-AATCOMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM
SWITCH
Turn Signal OperationPulling down on the lever causes the turn
signals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing
upwards on the lever causes the turn signals on
the right side of the car to blink. As the turn is
completed, the lever will automatically return to
the center position and turn off the turn signals
at the same time. If either turn signal indicator
light blinks more rapidly than usual, goes on but
does not blink, or does not go on at all, there is
a malfunction in the system. Check for a burned-
out fuse or bulb or see your Hyundai dealer.
B340B01A-AATLane Change SignalTo indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to a point where it begins flashing.
The lever will automatically return to the center
position when released.
HJM2089
5. Drive Time (Type B)o This mode indicates the drive time since the
last tripmeter reset.
o Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the drive
time keeps going while the engine is running.
o The meter’s working range is from 0:00 to
99:59.
o Press the trip computer switch for more than
1 second, when the drive time is being
displayed, clears the drive time to zero.
HJM2187-C
Drive Time

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B340D01A-AATHigh-beam SwitchTo turn on the headlight high beams, push the
lever forward (away from you). The High Beam
Indicator Light will come on at the same time. For
low beams, pull the lever back toward you.
B340E01A-AATHeadlight FlasherTo flash the headlights, pull the switch lever
toward you, then release it. The headlights can
be flashed even though the headlight switch is
in the "OFF" position.
B340C04A-AATHeadlight SwitchTo operate the headlights, turn the barrel on the
end of the multi-function switch. The first posi-
tion turns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail
lights and instrument panel lights. The second
position turns on the headlights.NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
to turn on the headlights.
HJM2084
HJM2088
Parking Light Auto Cuto The purpose of this feature is to prevent the
battery from being discharged.
The system automatically turns off the head-
lights and parking lights when the driver
removes the ignition key and opens the
driver- side door.
o With this feature, the parking light will be
turned off automatically if the driver parks on
the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on when the
ignition key is removed, perform the follow-
ing :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again
using the light switch on the steering
column.

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B350B01JM-GATWindshield Washer Operation
B350B03JM-U B340G01L-GAT
Auto Light (If installed)To operate the automatic light feature, turn the
barrel on the end of the multi-function switch. If
you set the multi-function switch to "AUTO", the
tail lights and headlights will be turned automati-
cally on or off according to external illumination.
HJM2085
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCHB350A01JM-AAT
O F F : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Intermittent wiper operation
L O : Low-speed operation
HI : High-speed operationNOTE:To prevent damage to the wiper system, do
not attempt to wipe away heavy accumula-
tions of snow or ice. Accumulated snow
and ice should be removed manually. If
there is only a light layer of snow or ice,
operate the heater in the defrost mode to
melt the snow or ice before using the wiper
or activate the windshield wiper blade
deicer.(If installed)
B350A04JM-UB350A02JM-U
Type A
Type B
The windshield wiper switch has three posi-
tions: