2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON warning

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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
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I130B04A-AATTire Quality Grading
Department of Transportation quality
grades - All passenger vehicle tires
must conform to Federal Safety Stan-
dards in addition to these grades. These
quality grades are molded on the
sidewall.
Treadwear - The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and a
half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road character-
istics and climate.
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.
CONSUMER INFORMATIONI130A01A-AATThis consumer information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regulations is-
sued by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department of
Transportation. It provides the purchasers
and/or prospective purchasers of Hyundai
automobiles with information on uniform
tire quality grading. Your Hyundai dealer
will help answer any questions you may
have as you read this information.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
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I130D04A-AATHyundai motor vehicles are designed and
manufactured to meet or exceed all appli-
cable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge
you to read and follow all directions in this
Owner's Manual, particularly the informa-
tion under the headings "NOTE", "CAU-
TION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any
questions regarding the operation of your
vehicle, please contact your nearest
Hyundai Motor America Regional Office
as listed below:
Eastern Region : Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvanina, Rhode Island, Vermont,
Virginia, West Virginia.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151
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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 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.

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INDEX
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A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-34
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-10
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-16
Operation.......................................................................... 1-100, 6-16
Switch........................................................................................1-100
Antenna..........................................................................................1-111
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-68
Audio System.................................................................................1-113
B
Battery...............................................................................................6-23
Binding Arbitration (U.S.A Only) .......................................................8-18
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 Disc ...................................................................................1-123
Catalytic Converter ............................................................................. 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-7Child Restraint System.....................................................................1-26
Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the
"Tether Anchorage" System .....................................................1-27
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System ....1-29
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-66
Clock.................................................................................................1-66
Clutch
Checking fluid...............................................................................6-15
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-19
Combination Light
Auto light.......................................................................................1-60
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-60
Headlight switch...........................................................................1-59
High-beam switch........................................................................1-60
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-59
Parking light auto off .....................................................................1-60
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-59
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...................................................................................1-88
D
Defrosting / Defogging ...................................................................1-101
Door
Central door lock............................................................................ 1-7
Door locks...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-87
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-68

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INDEX
3
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
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............................................................................1-94
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-86
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-64
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-13
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-14
Adjusting seat forward and rearward..........................................1-13
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-13
Fuel
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-55
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-83
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.............................................................1-93
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control..............................................................................1-95
Air intake control switch ............................................................1-105
Bi-level heating.............................................................................1-99
Defrosting / Defogging ..............................................................1-101
Fan speed control (Blower control).............................................1-94
Temperature control....................................................................1-98
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-83
Hood Release....................................................................................1-85
Horn.................................................................................................1-88
How to Use Luggage Room.............................................................1-80
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-5
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-48
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-66
Interior Light.......................................................................................1-71
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3

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INDEX
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K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-19
Positions......................................................................................... 2-5
L
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................................6-27
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-82
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 ................1-76
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-76
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................................1-74
Outside rearview mirror Heater ..................................................1-75
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-56
Occupant Classification System ......................................................1-39
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-78
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-67
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-25R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-17
Folding rear seatback ..................................................................1-17
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-65
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A Only)...........................................8-17
Risk of Rollover................................................................................... 2-3
Roof Rack.........................................................................................1-82
S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-13
Rear..............................................................................................1-17
Seat warmer .................................................................................1-16
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-22
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-32
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-23
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-20
Precautions..................................................................................1-19
Shop Manual ......................................................................................
8-14
Shopping Bag Holders......................................................................1-79
Sound
Brake pad warning sound ............................................................1-54
Spectacle Case.................................................................................1-71
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-55
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-6
Steering Wheel Free play .................................................................6-19
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-87
Stereo Sound System ....................................................................1-109
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-68
Sun Visor...........................................................................................1-86

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INDEX
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T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-55
Tail Gate............................................................................................1-78
Tail gate window...........................................................................1-79
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-9
Ticket Holder.....................................................................................1-87
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...................................................................................1-56V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vechcle Load Limit ............................................................................2-29
Vehicle Specifications
Engine ............................................................................................. 9-3
Lubrication chart.................................................................. 9-4 ~ 9-5
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................................1-50
Windows
Power...........................................................................................1-12
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................................1-62
Rear Window wiper and washer switch......................................1-63
Windshield Wiper Blade De-icer .......................................................1-64
Windshield Wiper Blades..................................................................6-10
Winter Driving ....................................................................................2-23