2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON light

Features of your vehicle
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These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
Center console storage
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or front passenger.
To open the center console storage pull
up the lever.
Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with a master key.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storagecompartment.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whiledriving. Do not attempt to placeso many items in the storage
compartment that the storagecompartment cover cannot closesecurely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closedwhile driving.
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CAUTION
Do not keep food in the glove box
for a long time.

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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC positionor the ON position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into its socket. When the elementhas heated, the lighter will pop out to the
“ready” position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in. This can damage the heating elementand create a fire hazard.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette
lighter, use only a genuine HYUNDAI
replacement or its approved equivalent.
Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
CAUTION
Only a genuine HYUNDAI lighter
should be used in the cigarettelighter socket. The use of plug-in
accessories (shavers, hand-heldvacuums, and coffee pots, etc.) maydamage the socket or cause electri-cal failure.
WARNING
Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it will
overheat.
If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
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WARNING - Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays
as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.
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Features of your vehicle
Cup holder
Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.
Sunvisor
Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket (1) and swing it to the side (2).
Adjust the sunvisor extension forward or
backward (3).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for hold-
ing a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)
WARNING- Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of
hot liquid in the cup holder while
the vehicle is in motion. If the hot
liquid spills, you burn yourself.
Such a burn to the driver could
lead to loss of control of the vehi-
cle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudden stop
or collision, do not place uncov-
ered or unsecured bottles, glass-
es, cans, etc., in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Rear (if equipped)
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WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct sun light and do not put them in a
vehicle that is heated up. It may
explode.

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Using RADIO, SETUP, VOLUME
and AUDIO CONTROL
1. AM Selection Button
Pressing the [AM] button selects the AM
band. AM Mode is displayed on the LCD.
2. FM Selection Button Turns to FM mode and toggles FM1 and
FM2 when the button is pressed each
time.
3. Automatic Station Seek Button
When the [SEEK ] is pressed, it will
automatically tune to the next lower station.
When the [SEEK ] is pressed, it will automatically tune to the next higher station.
4. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume Control Knob
Turns the audio system on/off whenthe ignition switch is on ACC or ON.
If the knob is turned clockwise/counter- clockwise, the volume will increase
/decrease.
5. Preset Selection Button
Press [1]~[6] buttons less than 0.8 sec-onds to play the station saved in each
button.
Press [1]~[6] b utton more than 0.8 sec-
onds or longer to save the current sta-
tion to the respective button with a
beep.
6. SCAN Button
When the button is pressed, it auto- matically scans the radio stations
upwards.
The SCAN feature steps through each station, starting from the initial station,
for ten seconds.
Press the [SCAN] button again to stop the scan feature and to listen to the currently selected channel.
7. DISP Button
Turn the LCD Display & Backlight on/off
when [DISP] button press.
8. SETUP Button
Press this Button to enter SETUP mode,
If no action is taken for 8 seconds, it will
return to previous mode.
In “SETUP” mode, rotate the TUNE knob
to move the cursor between items, and
push the TUNE knob to select.
Select whether long file names are
scrolled continuously (“ON”) or just once(“OFF”).

Select this item to turn the SDVC(Speed
Dependent Volume Control) feature ON
or OFF. If it is turned ON, volume level is adjusted automatically according to the
vehicle speed.

This function creates virtual sound
effects and allows adjustments to the
BASS level. HIGH
➟MID ➟LOW ➟OFF

Select default display of XM mode.
“Category/Channel name” or “Artist/Song
Title” can be selected.

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Features of your vehicle
Using CD Player
1. CD Loading Slot
Insert a CD label side up and gently push
in while ignition switch is on ACC or ON.
The audio automatically switches to CD
mode and begins to play the CD. If the
audio was turned off, audio power will
automatically turned on as the CD is
inserted.
- This audio only recognizes 12cm-size, CD-DA(Audio CD) or ISO data-CD (MP3 CD).
- If UDF data-CD or non-CD(e.g. DVD) is inserted, "Reading Error" message will
be displayed and the disc will be ejected.
2. CD Eject Button
Press [ ] button to eject the CD. This
button works regardless of ignition
switch status.
3. CD Selection Button
If there is a CD in the CD DECK it switch-
es to CD mode. If there is no CD, then the message "No
CD" will become displayed on the LCD
for 3 seconds and returns to the previous
mode.
4. Track Selection Button
Press
[TRACK ] button for less than
0.8 seconds to play from the beginning of current song.
Press [TRACK ] button for less than
0.8 seconds and press again within 1
seconds to play the previous song.
Press [TRACK ] button for 0.8 sec-
onds or longer to initiate reverse direc- tion high speed sound search of cur-rent song.
Press [TRACK ] button for less than
0.8 seconds to play the next song.
Press [TRACK ] button for 0.8 sec-
onds or longer to initiate forward direc-tion high speed sound search of cur-rent song.
5. RANDOM Play Button
Press this button for less than 0.8 sec- onds to play songs randomly in current
folder.
Press this button for 0.8 seconds or longer to play songs randomly in entire
CD. To cancel RANDOM Play, press this
button again.
6. REPEAT Button
Press this button for less than 0.8 sec-onds to repeat current song.
Press this button for 0.8 seconds or longer to repeat all songs in current
folder.
To cancel REPEAT, press this button again.
7. CD Indicator
When car ignition switch is ACC or ON and if the CD is loaded, this indicator is
lit. If the CD is ejected, the light is turned
off.
8. SCAN Play Button
Play each song in the CD for 10 seconds.
To cancel SCAN Play, press this button again.
9. INFO Button
Displaces the information of the current song.
- Audio CD : Disc Title/Artist, Track Title/Artist, Total Tracks.
CAUTION
Do not insert a CD if CD indicator is
lit.

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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result
in a loss of vehicle control, that
may lead to an accident, severe
personal injury, and death. The dri-
ver’s primary responsibility is in
the safe and legal operation of a
vehicle, and use of any handheld
devices, other equipment, or vehi-
cle systems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehicle
or which are not permissible by law
should never be used during oper-
ation of the vehicle.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and
parts, including components foundin the interior furnishings in a vehi-
cle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain 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.

Driving your vehicle
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are
easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv- er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the vehicle with the engine on, be careful not to depress the accel-
erator pedal for a long period of
time. It may overheat the engine
or exhaust system and cause fire.
When you make a sudden stop or turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
If you do not focus on driving, it may cause an accident. Be care-
ful when operating what may dis-
turb driving such as audio or
heater. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always drive safely.
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
vehicle into “Drive” or “Reverse”.

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Driving your vehicle
Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect
against theft. The ignition key can be
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at
the ACC position and turn the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec-
trical accessories are operative.
✽✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is the
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi-
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it
returns to the ON position. The brake
warning lamp can be checked in thisposition.
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition key to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for the
automatic transaxle, or reverse for
the manual transaxle, set the park-
ing brake fully, and shut the engine
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of your hand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci-
dent.
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KEY POSITIONS