2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON warning

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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2. Push the secondary latch lever to the
left and lift the hood.
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HOOD RELEASEB570A03A-GAT1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the
hood.
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3. Hold the hood open with the support
rod.
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Before closing the hood, return the support
rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
Lower the hood until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm)
above the closed position and let it drop.
Make sure that it locks into place.
WARNING:
o Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before driv-
ing away. If it is not latched, the hood
could open while the vehicle is being
driven, causing a total loss of visibil-
ity, which might result in an accident.
o The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided in
the hood whenever you inspect the
engine compartment. This will pre-
vent the hood from falling and possi-
bly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood
in the raised position, as vision is
obstructed and the hood could fall or
be damaged.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the support rod has been
released prior to closing the hood.
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FLOOR MAT ANCHOR!
B571A03Y-AATWhen using a floor mat on the front floor
carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor
mat anchor in your vehicle. This keeps the
floor mat from sliding forward.
WARNING:
o Make sure the floor mat is properly
placed on the floor carpet. If the floor
mat slips and interferes with the move-
ment of the pedals during driving, it
may cause an accident.
o Don't put an additional floor mat on the
top of the anchored floor mat, other-
wise the additional mat may slide for-
ward and interfere with the move-
ment of the pedals.
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SUN VISORB580A01L-AATYour Hyundai is equipped with sun visors
to give the driver and front passenger
either frontal or sideward shade. To re-
duce glare or to shut out direct rays of the
sun, turn the sun visor down.
A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the
sun visor for the driver and front passenger.NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) label containing useful information
can be found on the back of each sun visor.
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WARNING:
Do not place the sun visor in such a
manner that it obscures visibility of the
roadway, traffic or other objects.
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SUN VISOR EXTENDERYour vehicle is equipped with sun visor
extenders that may be used when the visor
is in the side glass position.B580B01B-GATIlluminated Vanity Mirror (If installed)Opening the lid of the vanity mirror will
automatically turn on the mirror light.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER!
To Adjust the Steering Wheel:1. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the
lever by pulling it upward.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while driving as this may result in
loss of control of the vehicle which may
cause serious injury or death.B600A01A-AAT
B580C01LZ-AATTICKET HOLDERThe ticket holder is provided on the front of
the sun visor for holding a tollgate ticket.
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FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING
LIGHTB620A01S-AATA red light comes on when the front door is
opened. The purpose of this light is to
assist when you get in or out and also to
warn passing vehicles.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B660B04E-AATTo Set the Cruise Speed
1. Push in the cruise control main switch
on the end of the barrel. The "CRUISE"
indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated. This turns the sys-
tem on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Push the cruise control switch down-
ward to "SET/COAST" or "−/SET" and
release it. If the "SET/COAST" or "−/
SET" switch is selected, the cruise "SET"
indicator light in the instrument cluster
will illuminate.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and the desired speed will auto-
matically be maintained.
5. To momently increase speed, depress
the accelerator pedal enough for the
vehicle to exceed the preset speed.
When you remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal, the vehicle will re-
turn to the speed you have set. The cruise control system provides auto-
matic speed control for your comfort when
driving on straight, open freeways, toll
roads, or other noncongested highways.
This system is designed to function above
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
NOTE:Cruise control is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or other bad weather
conditions.
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Type A
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Type B

WARNING:
To avoid accidental cruise control en-
gagement, keep the cruise control main
switch off when not using the cruise
control.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B660E02E-AATTo Reset at a Faster Speed1. Push the control switch upward to the
"RES/ACC" or "+/RES" position and
hold it.
If the control switch "RES/ACC" or "+/
RES" is selected, the cruise "SET" indi-
cator in the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.
2. Accelerate to desired speed and re-
lease the control switch. While the con-
trol switch is held, the vehicle will gradu-
ally gain speed. The vehicle will automatically resume the
speed set prior to cancellation when you
push the control switch upward to the "RES/
ACC" or "+/RES" position and release it,
providing the vehicle speed is above 25
mph (40 km/h).
If the control switch "RES/ACC" or "+/RES"
is selected, the cruise "SET" indicator in
the instrument cluster will illuminate.
B660F05E-AATTo Reset at a Slower Speed
1. Push the control switch downward to
"SET /COAST" or "−/SET"and hold it.
The vehicle will decelerate.
If the "SET/COAST" or "−/SET" switch is
selected, the cruise "SET" indicator light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. When the desired speed is obtained,
release the control switch. While the
control switch is pushed, the vehicle
speed will gradually decrease.
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WARNING:
o Keep the cruise control main switch
off when not using the cruise control
to avoid inadvertently setting a speed.
o Use the cruise control system only
when traveling on open highways in
good weather.
o Do not use the cruise control when it
may not be safe to keep the car at a
constant speed, for instance, driving
in heavy or varying traffic, or on slip-
pery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or
winding roads or over 6% up-hill or
down-hill roads.
o Pay particular attention to the driving
conditions whenever using the cruise
control system.
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Type A
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Type B

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WARNING:
o During cruise-control driving with a
manual transaxle vehicle, do not shift
into neutral without depressing the
clutch pedal, or the engine will be
overrevved. If this happens, depress
the clutch pedal or release the main
switch.
o With the cruise control engaged, when
the brake pedal is applied, it is normal
to hear the cruise control system de-
activate. This is an indication of nor-
mal system operation.
o During normal cruise control opera-
tion, when the "SET/COAST" or "
− −− −
−/
SET" is activated or reactivated after
applying the brakes, the cruise con-
trol will energize after approximately
3 seconds. This delay is normal.

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o Fading - As your car moves away from
the radio station, the signal will weaken
and sound will begin to fade. When this
occurs, we suggest that you select an-
other stronger station.
o Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large
obstructions between the transmitter
and your radio can disturb the signal
causing static or fluttering noises to
occur. Reducing the treble level may
lessen this effect until the disturbance
clears.o Station Swapping - As an FM signal
weakens, another more powerful sig-
nal near the same frequency may begin
to play. This is because your radio is
designed to lock onto the clearest sig-
nal. If this occurs, select another station
with a stronger signal.
o Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals
being received from several directions
can cause distortion or fluttering. This
can be caused by a direct and reflected
signal from the same station, or by sig-
nals from two stations with close fre-
quencies. If this occurs, select another
station until the condition has passed.
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B750B05Y-AATUsing a cellular phone or a two-way
radioWhen a cellular phone is used inside the
vehicle, noise may be produced from the
audio equipment. This does not mean that
something is wrong with the audio equip-
ment. In such a case, use the cellular
phone at a place as far as possible from the
audio equipment.
WARNING:
Hyundai recommends that you never
use a cell phone while driving. This could
result in loss of control, and an accident
that may cause death, serious injury, or
property damage. You must stop at a
safe place to use a cellular phone.NOTE:Some states and cities have regulations
prohibiting the use of cell phones while
driving. You should be aware of the spe-
cific requirements in your area.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
C010A02JM-AATEngine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the
windows immediately.
o Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you
hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have
the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer.
o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine
in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tail gate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield
are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior
furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.