2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON engine

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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WARNING:
o If an airbag deploys, there may be a
loud noise followed by a fine dust
released in the vehicle. These condi-
tions are normal and are not hazard-
ous - the airbags are packed in this
fine powder. The dust generated dur-
ing airbag deployment may cause skin
or eye irritation as well as aggravate
asthma for some persons. Always
wash all exposed skin areas thor-
oughly with lukewarm water and a
mild soap after an accident in which
the airbags were deployed.Passenger's Airbag
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o The SRS can function only when the
ignition key is in the "ON" position. If
the SRS SRI does not illuminate or
continuously remains on after illumi-
nating for about 6 seconds when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" po-
sition, or after the engine is started,
illuminates while driving, the SRS is
not working properly. If this occurs,
have your vehicle immediately in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer.
o Before you replace a fuse or discon-
nect a battery terminal, turn the igni-
tion key to the "LOCK" position or
remove the ignition key. Never re-
move or replace the air bag related
fuse(s) when the ignition key is in the
"ON" position. Failure to heed this
warning will cause the SRS SRI to
illuminate.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air
freshener inside the vehicle, do not place
it near the instrument cluster nor on the
instrument panel surface. If there is any
leakage from the air freshener onto these
areas (instrument cluster, instrument
panel or air ventilator), it may damage
these parts. If the liquid from the air
freshener does leak onto these areas,
wash them with water immediately.
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NOTE:The PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF" indi-
cator illuminates for about 4 seconds
after the ignition key is turned to the
"ON" position or after the engine is
started. If the front passenger seat is
occupied, the occupant classification
sensor will then classify the front pas-
senger after several more seconds.
CAUTION:
If the occupant classification system is
not working properly, the SRS airbag
warning light on the instrument panel
will illuminate because the passenger's
front airbags are connected with the
occupant classification system. If there
is a malfunction of the occupant classi-
fication system, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG "OFF" indicator will illuminate and
the passenger's front airbags will not
inflate in frontal impact crashes even if
there is adult occupant in the front
passenger's seat. If the SRS airbag warn-
ing light does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion, remains illuminated after approxi-
mately 6 seconds when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position, or if it
illuminates while the vehicle is being
driven, have an authorized Hyundai
dealer inspect the occupant classifica-
tion system and the SRS airbag system
as soon as possible.
WARNING:
Do not allow an adult passenger to ride
in the front seat when the PASSENGER
AIRBAG "OFF" indicator is illuminated,
because the airbag will not deploy in the
event of a crash. If the PASSENGER AIR
BAG "OFF" indicator remains illumi-
nated after the passenger repositions
themselves properly and the car is re-
started, Hyundai recommends that pas-
senger move to the rear seat because
the passenger's front airbag will not de-
ploy.
Front seat passengers must stay prop-
erly seated to avoid serious injury from
a deploying airbag. For more informa-
tion see page 1-38. When an adult is seated in the front passen-
ger seat, if the PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF"
indicator is on, turn the ignition key to "LOCK"
and ask the passenger to sit properly (sitting
upright with the seat back in an upright
position, centered on the seat cushion with
their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended
and their feet on the floor). Restart the
engine and have the person remain in that
position. This will allow the system to detect
the person and to enable the passenger
airbag. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF"
indicator is still on, ask the passenger to
move to the rear seat.
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WARNING:
o Even though your vehicle is equipped
with the occupation classification sys-
tem, never install a child restraint
system in the front passenger's seat.
A deploying airbag can forcefully
strike a child resulting in serious inju-
ries or death. Any child under 13
years of age should ride in the rear
seat. Children too large for child re-
straints should use the available lap/
shoulder belts. No matter what type
of crash, children of all ages are safer
when restrained in the rear seat.
o If the PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF"
indicator is illuminated when the front
passenger's seat is occupied by an
adult and he/she sits properly (sitting
upright with the seatback in an upright
position, centered on the seat cush-
ion with their seat belt on, legs com-
fortably extended and their feet on the
floor), have that person sit in the rear
seat.
o Do not modify or replace the front
passenger seat. Don't place anything
on or attach anything such as a blan-
ket or after market seat heater to the
front passenger seat. This can ad-
versely affect the occupant classifi-
cation system.

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o If components of the airbag system
must be discarded, or if the vehicle
must be scrapped, certain safety pre-
cautions must be observed. Your
Hyundai dealer knows these precau-
tions and can give you the necessary
information. Failure to follow these
precautions and procedures could
increase the risk of personal injury.
o If your car was flooded and has soaked
carpeting or water on the floor, don't
try to start the engine; have the car
towed to an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o Do not replace the bumper or the
bumper guard with the one other than
the Hyundai genuine parts. Otherwise,
it can adversely affect SRS perfor-
mance and lead to an increased risk
of injury.
WARNING:
o For cleaning the airbag pad covers,
use only a soft, dry cloth or one which
has been moistened with plain water.
Solvents or cleaners could adversely
affect the airbag covers and proper
deployment of the system.
o No objects should be placed over or
near the airbag modules on the steer-
ing wheel, instrument panel, and the
front passenger's panel above the
glove box, because any such object
could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
crash severe enough to cause the
airbags to inflate.
o If the airbags inflate, they must be
replaced by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.
o Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring, or other components of the
SRS system. Doing so could result in
injury, due to accidental inflation of
the airbags or by rendering the SRS
inoperative.
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WARNING:
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WARNING:
o Do not install a child restraint system
in the front passenger seat position.
A child restraint system must never
be placed in the front seat. The infant
or child could be severely injured or
killed by an airbag deployment in
case of an accident.
o Modification to SRS components or
wir-ing, including the addition of any
kind of badges to the pad covers or
modifications to the body structure,
can adversely affect SRS perfor-
mance and lead to possible injury.B240C02JM-AATSRS Careo The SRS is virtually maintenance free
and there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS SRI (Ser-
vice Reminder Indicator) does not illu-
minate, or continuously remains on,
have your vehicle immediately in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer.
o Any work on the SRS system, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any
work on the steering wheel must be
performed by a qualified Hyundai tech-
nician. Improper handling of the airbag
system may result in serious personal
injury.

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1. Tachometer
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
3. Seat Belt Warning Light
4. Supplemental Restraint (AirBag) System
Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
5. Speedometer
6. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
7. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
8. High Beam Indicator Light
9. Engine Temperature Warning Light
10. Fuel Gauge
11. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
12. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
(If installed)13. ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)
14. Immobilizer Warning Light (If installed)
15. Door Ajar Warning Light
16. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (If installed)
17. Odometer/ Trip odmeter
18. Trip Computer (If installed)
19. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
20. Charging System Warning Light
21. Low Tire Pressure Telltale (If installed)
22. 4WD System Warning Light (If installed)
23. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator
(If installed)
24. 4WD Lock Indicator Light
25. Cruise Indicator (If installed)
26. Low Fuel Warning Light

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WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTSB260B01JM-AAT
SRS (Airbag) Service
Reminder Indicator (SRI)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI)
comes on for about 6 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position
or after the engine is started, after which it
will go out.
This light also comes on when the SRS is
not working properly. If the SRI does not
come on, or continuously remains on after
coming on for about 6 seconds when you
turned the ignition key to the "ON" position
or started the engine, or if it comes on while
driving, have the SRS inspected by an
authorized Hyundai Dealer.B260D01A-AAT
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instru-
ment panel show the direction indicated
by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on
but does not blink, blinks more rapidly than
normal, or does not illuminate at all, a
malfunction in the turn signal system is
indicated. Your dealer should be consulted
for repairs.
B260E02O-AAT
Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Chime
The seat belt reminder light blinks until
your seat belt is fastened when the ignition
key is turned from the "OFF" position to
"ON" or "START" and the warning chime
will sound for 6 seconds.B260F01A-AAT
High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on
whenever the headlights are switched to
the high beam or flash position.
B260G01A-AAT
Low Oil Pressure Warning
Light
CAUTION:
If the low oil pressure warning light stays
on while the engine is running, serious
engine damage may result. The oil pres-
sure warning light comes on whenever
there is insufficient oil pressure. In nor-
mal operation, it should come on when
the ignition switch is turned on, then go
out when the engine is started. If the oil
pressure warning light stays on while
the engine is running, there is a serious
malfunction.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as
it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and
check the oil level. If the oil level is low,
fill the engine oil to the proper level and
start the engine again. If the light stays
on with the engine running, turn the en-
gine off immediately. In any instance
where the oil light stays on when the
engine is running, the engine should be
checked by a Hyundai dealer before the
car is driven again.
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B260H02A-AAT
Parking Brake/Low Brake
Fluid Level Warning Light
The brake fluid level warning light indi-
cates that the brake fluid level in the brake
master cylinder is low and hydraulic brake
fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 speci-
fications should be added. After adding
fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car
should be immediately and carefully driven
to a Hyundai dealer for inspection. If further
trouble is experienced, the vehicle should
not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by
a professional towing service.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-di-
agonal braking systems. This means you
still have braking on two wheels even if
one of the dual systems should fail. With
only one of the dual systems working,
more than normal pedal travel and greater
pedal pressure are required to stop the
car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a
distance with only half of the brake system
working. If the brakes fail while you are
driving, shift to a lower gear for additional
engine braking and stop the car as soon as
it is safe to do so.
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible. Driving your car with
a problem in either the brake electrical
system or brake hydraulic system is
dangerous, and could result in a serious
injury or death.Warning Light OperationThe parking brake/brake fluid level warn-
ing light should come on when the parking
brake is applied and the ignition switch is
turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine
is started, the light should go out when the
parking brake is released.
If the parking brake is not applied, the
warning light should come on when the
ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START",
then go out when the engine starts. If the
light comes on at any other time, you should
slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete
stop in a safe location off the roadway.
B260J02A-AAT
Charging System Warning
Light
The charging system warning light should
come on when the ignition is turned on,
then go out when the engine is running. If
the light stays on while the engine is run-
ning, there is a malfunction in the electrical
charging system. If the light comes on
while you are driving, stop, turn off the
engine and check under the hood. First,
make certain the generator drive belt is in
place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.
Do this as shown on page 6-23 by pushing
down on the center of the belt. Have the
system checked by your Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.B260B01JM-AAT
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate
and/or tail gate window is completely
closed and latched.

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B260L02HP-GAT
Door ajar warning light and
chime (If Installed)
The door ajar warning light warns you that
a door is not completely closed and the
chime warns you that the key is in the
ignition switch.NOTE :The warning chime only sounds when-
ever the key is in the ignition switch and
the driver's side front door is open simul-
taneously. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch
or the driver's side front door is closed.
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B260M01A-AAT
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on
when the fuel tank is approaching empty.
When it comes on, you should add fuel as
soon as possible. Driving with the fuel
level warning light on or with the fuel level
below "E" can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.
B260N01A-AAT
Malfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a mal-
function of an exhaust gas related compo-
nent, and the system is not functioning
properly so that the exhaust gas regulation
values are not satisfied. This light will also
illuminate when the ignition key is turned
to the "ON" position, and will go out in a few
seconds. If it illuminates while driving, or
does not illuminate when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position, take your car
to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer
and have the system checked.
B260P02Y-GAT
ABS Service Reminder
Indicator (If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position,
the Anti-Lock Brake System indicator will
come on and then go off in a few seconds.
If the ABS SRI remains on, comes on while
driving, or does not come on when the key
is turned to the "ON" position, this indicates
that there may be a problem with the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by your Hyundai dealer as soon as pos-
sible. The normal braking system will still
be operational, but without the assistance
of the anti-lock brake system.
WARNING:
If both the ABS SRI and Parking Brake/
Brake fluid level warning lights remain
"ON" or come on while driving, there
may be a problem with E.B.D. (Electronic
Brake Force Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and
have your vehicle checked by your
Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.

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B270A01O-AATBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING
SOUNDThe front and rear disc brake pads have
wear indicators that should make a high-
pitched squealing or scraping noise when
new pads are needed. The sound may
come and go or be heard all the time when
the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard
when the brake pedal is pushed down
firmly. Excessive rotor damage will result
if the worn pads are not replaced. See your
Hyundai dealer immediately.
WARNING:
Significantly low tire pressure makes
the vehicle unstable and can contribute
to loss of vehicle control and increased
braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure tires
will cause the tires to overheat and fail.B260W02JM-GAT
Low tire pressure telltale
(If installed)
The low tire pressure telltale comes on for
3 seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the "ON" position.
If the warning light does not come on, or
continuously remains on after comming
on for about 3 seconds when you turned
the ignition key to the "ON" position, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
working properly. If this occurs, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai
dealer as soon as possible.
This warning light will also illuminate one
or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. You should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible. If the warning
light illuminates while driving, reduce ve-
hicle speed immediately and stop the ve-
hicle. Avoid hard braking and overcorrect-
ing at the steering wheel. Inflate the tires to
the proper pressure as indicated on the
vehicle’s tire information placard.
B265W02JM-GAT
TPMS (Tire pressure monitor-
ing system) malfunction indica-
tor (If installed)
TPMS malfunction indicator comes on for
3 seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the "ON" position. If the warning light does
not come on, or continuously remains on
after comming on for about 3 seconds
when you turned the ignition key to the
"ON" position, the Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System is not working porperly. If this
occurs, have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as
possible.
The warning light also comes on and stays
on when there is a problem with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System.
If this happens, the system may not monitor
the tire pressure. Have the system checked
by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon
as possible.WARNING:
o The TPMS cannot alert you to severe
and sudden tire damage caused by
external factors.
o If you feel any vehicle instability, im-
mediately take your foot off the accel-
erator and slowly move to a safe po-
sition off the road.
B260Q01JM-GAT
Engine temperature
warning light
The red indicator illuminates if the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is above
248±5.5°F.
Do not continue driving with an overheated
engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to
"Overheating" in the index.NOTE:If the engine temperature warning light
illuminates, it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.