2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON service

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G120D01A-AATTo Check the Fluid LevelThe fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir
should be checked periodically. The level
should be between the "MIN" and "MAX"
marks on the side of the reservoir. If the
level is at or below the "MIN" mark, care-
fully add fluid to bring it up to "MAX". Do not
overfill.
HJM5007
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G120E02A-AATAdding Brake Fluid
WARNING:Handle brake fluid carefully. It can dam-
age your vision if it gets into your eyes.
Use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 specification
fluid from a sealed container. Do not
allow the fluid can or reservoir to remain
open any longer than required. This will
prevent entry of dirt and moisture which
can damage the brake system and cause
improper operation.
To add brake fluid, first wipe away any dirt
then unscrew the fluid reservoir cap. Slowly
pour the recommended fluid into the res-
ervoir. Do not overfill. Carefully replace the
cap on the reservoir and tighten.
HJM5007
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUIDG130A01A-AATTo Check the Clutch FluidThe clutch fluid level in the master cylinder
should be checked when performing other
under hood services. The system should
be checked for leakage at the same time.
Check to make certain that the clutch fluid
level is always between the "MAX" and
"MIN" level markings on the fluid reservoir.
Fill as required. Fluid loss indicates a leak
in the clutch system which should be in-
spected and repaired immediately. Con-
sult your Hyundai dealer.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS
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I090B02JM-AATTIRE MAINTENANCE
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire
wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly,
have your dealer check the wheel align-
ment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will
increase vehicle ride comfort and tire
life. Additionally, a tire shoud always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel.
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WARNING:
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed to provide for safe ride and
handling capability.
Do not use a size and type of tire and
wheel that is different from the one
that is originally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which
could lead to handling failure or
rollover and serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to
equip all four tires with the tire and
wheel of the same size, type, tread,
brand and load-carrying capacity. If
you nevertheless decide to equip
your vehicle with any tire/wheel com-
bination not recommended by
Hyundai for off-road driving, you
should not use these tires for high-
way driving.
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WARNING:
o Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used. Regard-
less of the remaining tread, it is
recommended that tires tread, It is
recommended that tires generally
be replaced after 6 years of normal
service. Heat caused by not cli-
mates or frequent high loading
Conditions can accelerate the ag-
ing process. Failure to follow this
Warning can result in sudden tire
failure, which could lead to a loss
of control and an accident involv-
ing serious injury or death.
o The ABS works by comparing the
speed of the wheels. Tire size can
affect wheel speed. When replac-
ing tires, all 4 tires must use the
same size originally supplied with
the vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS (Anti-
lock Brake System) and ESC (Elec-
tronic Stability Control) (if in-
stalled) to work irregularly.

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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.
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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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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