2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON Owners Manual

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS2
J010A01JM-AATMEASUREMENT
170 (4,325)
70 (1,795)
66 (1,680)
103 (2,630)
60 (1,540)
60 (1,540) Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height (Unladen)
Wheel base
Wheel tread
Front
Rear
J060A01JM-AATFUEL SYSTEMJ020A01JM-AATPOWER STEERING
in. (mm)
Engine
2.7L
2.0L
Fuel tank capacity
17 us.gal (65L)
15 us.gal (58L)
Type
Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump typeRack and pinion
0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm)
5.5 in. (142 mm)
Vane type
J030A01JM-AATTIREStandard
Option
Spare
P 215/65R16
P 235/60R16
T155/90R16 (Temporary)
T155/90D16 (Temporary)
2WD
4WD
J050A01JM-AATBRAKE
Dual hydraulic with brake booster
Ventilated disc
Cable operated on rear wheel Type
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Parking brake
CBS (With ABS)
ABS
CBS, ABSDrum type
Disc type
Disc type
Type A
Type B, C

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
3
GASOLINE
2.7 V6
6-Cyl., V-type DOHC
86.7 × 75.0
2,656
1-2-3-4-5-6
Auto lash
Auto lash
Auto lash
Auto lash
650 ± 100
BTDC 12° ± 5° 2.0 DOHC
4-Cyl., In-line DOHC
82 × 93.5
1,975
1-3-4-2
700 ± 100
BTDC 8° ± 5° ITEMS
Engine Type
Bore x Stroke
Displacement (cc)
Firing order
Valve Clearance
(Cold engine : 20±5°C)
Idle speed (rpm)
Ignition timing
ENGINEJ070A02JM-AAT
0.0067 ~ 0.0091 in.(0.17 ~ 0.23 mm)
0.0098 ~ 0.0122 in.(0.25 ~ 0.31 mm )
0.0047 ~ 0.011 in.(0.12 ~ 0.28 mm)
0.0079 ~ 0.015 in.(0.2 ~ 0.38 mm) For adjusting
For checking
Intake
Exhaust
Intake
Exhaust

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS4
Oil & Grease Standard
SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
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 meeting the SP III specification 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
Recommends
TransaxleManual
Automatic
Transfer case
Rear Axle
Coolant
Power steering gear
Brakes and clutch fluid
LUBRICATION CHARTJ080A03JM-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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INDEX
2
A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-33
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-10
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-16
Operation............................................................................ 1-99, 6-16
Switch...........................................................................................1-99
Antenna..........................................................................................1-132
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-67
Audio System.................................................................................1-111
B
Battery...............................................................................................6-23
Binding Arbitration (U.S.A Only) .......................................................8-17
Brake
Anti-lock brake system ................................................................2-13
Traction control system (TCS) ...................................................2-13
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-14
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....................................................2-15
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-11
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-20
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-19
Practices......................................................................................2-19
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3
Bulb Replacement.............................................................................6-27
C
California Perchlorate Notice ............................................................5-10
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................1-154Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-154
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-7
Child Restraint System.....................................................................1-25
Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the
"Tether Anchorage" System .....................................................1-26
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System ....1-28
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-66
Clock.................................................................................................1-65
Clutch
Checking fluid...............................................................................6-16
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-19
Combination Light
Auto light.......................................................................................
1-60
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-59
Headlight switch...........................................................................1-59
High-beam switch........................................................................1-59
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-58
Parking light auto off .....................................................................1-59
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-58
Consumer Information......................................................................8-15
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...................................................................................1-87

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INDEX
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D
Defrosting / Defogging ...................................................................1-100
Door
Central door lock............................................................................ 1-7
Door locks...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-86
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-67
Drive Belts.........................................................................................6-20
Driving
Driving for economy .....................................................................2-22
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-23
Winter driving...............................................................................2-23
E
Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-4
Compartment................................................................................. 6-2
Coolant........................................................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-53
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4
Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-5
Starting........................................................................................... 2-6
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2
F
4WD Lock System ............................................................................2-19
Fan Speed Control............................................................................1-93Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-85
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-64
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-12
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-13
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ..........................................1-12
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-13
Fuel
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-53
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-82
Full-time 4WD Operation..................................................................2-16
Fuses ................................................................................................6-21
Fuse panel description......................................................................
6-35
G
General Checks.................................................................................. 6-4
Glove Box..........................................................................................1-72
H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-64
Heating and Cooling Control..........................................................1-102
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control..............................................................................1-94
Air intake control switch ............................................................1-103
Bi-level heating.............................................................................1-98

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INDEX
4
Defrosting / Defogging .................................................................1-98
Fan speed control (Blower control) .............................................1-93
Temperature control....................................................................1-97
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-82
Hood Release....................................................................................1-84
Horn.................................................................................................1-87
How to Use Luggage Room.............................................................1-79
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-5
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-46
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-66
Interior Light.......................................................................................1-71
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-19
Positions......................................................................................... 2-5
L
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................................6-27
Luggage Compartment Light ............................................................1-79
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-81M
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 ................1-75
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-75
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................................1-73
Outside rearview mirror Heater ..................................................1-74
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-54
Occupant Classification System ......................................................1-38
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-77
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-66
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-24
R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-16
Folding rear seatback ..................................................................1-16
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-65
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................8-17
Risk of Rollover................................................................................... 2-3
Roof Rack.........................................................................................1-81

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S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-12
Rear..............................................................................................1-16
Seat warmer .................................................................................1-15
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-21
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-31
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-22
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-19
Precautions..................................................................................1-18
Shop Manual ......................................................................................8-14
Shopping Bag Holders......................................................................1-78
Sound
Brake pad warning sound ............................................................1-52
Spectacle Case.................................................................................1-71
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-54
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-6
Steering Wheel Free play .................................................................6-19
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-86
Stereo Sound System ....................................................................1-109
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-68
Sun Visor...........................................................................................1-85
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-54
Tail Gate............................................................................................1-78
Tail gate window...........................................................................1-78
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-8Ticket Holder.....................................................................................1-86
Tires
Balancing......................................................................................8-11
Chains..........................................................................................8-10
Changing a flat tire .......................................................................3-11
If you have a flat tire .....................................................................3-10
Information...................................................................................... 8-2
Maintenance.................................................................................8-13
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-12
Rotation........................................................................................8-11
Sidewall Labeling............................................................................ 8-6
Snow tires.....................................................................................8-10
Spare tire........................................................................................ 3-8
Terminology and Definition ............................................................ 8-7
Traction........................................................................................8-11
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-26
Emergency...................................................................................3-18
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-16
Traction Control System ...................................................................2-13
Transaxle
Automatic........................................................................................ 2-9
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-12
Manual............................................................................................ 2-7
Manual transaxle oil checking.....................................................6-11
Trip Computer...................................................................................1-55