2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ exterior

Windshield defrosting and defogging / 4-106Storage compartment / 4-109Interior features / 4-112Exterior feature / 4-119 Audio system / 4-120
Rear seat entertainment system (RSE) / 4-153
Features of your vehicle4
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Features of your vehicle
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Emergency fuel filer door release
If the fuel filler door does not open using
the remote fuel filler door release, you
can open it manually. Unsnap and
remove the panel in the cargo area. Pull
the handle outward slightly.
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If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the
sunroof control lever located on the over-
head console.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed,
or tilted when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freez-
ing conditions.
• After washing the car or after there is rain, be sure to wipe off any water
that is on the sunroof before operating
it.
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If a fire breaks out during refuel-
ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-
cle, and immediately contact the
manager of the gas station and
then contact the local fire depart-
ment or 911. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.
CAUTION
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according to the "Fuel require-ments" suggested in section 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuineHYUNDAI cap or the equivalentspecified for your vehicle. Anincorrect fuel filler cap can result in a serious malfunction of thefuel system or emission controlsystem.
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any typeof fuel spilled on painted surfacesmay damage the paint.
After refueling, make sure the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-vent fuel spillage in the event ofan accident.
CAUTION
Do not pull the handle excessively,otherwise the luggage area trim or release handle may be damaged.
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SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
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Features of your vehicle
If necessary, contact your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer to obtain a luggage net.
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Roof rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
be sure not to position cargo onto the
roof rack in such a way that it could
interfere with sunroof operation.
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
CAUTION
When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau-tions to make sure the cargo does not damage the roof of the vehicle.
When carrying large objects on the roof rack, make sure they donot exceed the overall roof length or width.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods orthe vehicle, care should be takenwhen carrying fragile or bulkyobjects in the luggage compart-ment.
WARNING
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net, ALWAYS
keep your face and body out of the
luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT
use when the strap has visible
signs of wear or damage.WARNING
The following specification is the maximum weight that can be
loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly as
possible onto roof rack and
secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in
excess of the specified weight
limit on the roof rack may dam-
age your vehicle.
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ROOF220 lbs. (100 kg)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
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Maintenance
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While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of theexhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead
position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-
mal).
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At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
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At least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check radiator, heater and air condi- tioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with clean cloth dampened with wash-
er fluid.
Check headlight alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
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At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and checks, andhood hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Check the power steering fluid level.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.
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Maintenance
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Interior light bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gentlypry the lens from the interior light
housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
light housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
Exterior care
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Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
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Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
and frequently at least once a month with
lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-
ing, you should wash it after each off-
road trip. Pay special attention to the
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are kept
clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
CAUTION
Use care not to dirty or damagelens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
APPEARANCE CARE
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior
Lights, ensure that the “OFF” but-
ton is depressed to avoid burning
your fingers or receiving an electric
shock.
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Glove box lamp
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Air bags-advanced supplemental restraint system ········3-41Air bag warning label ··················\
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Air bag warning light ··················\
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Curtain air bag ··················\
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Driver's and passenger's front air bag··········\
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Occupant classification system ··················\
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Side impact air bag ··················\
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Air cleaner ··················\
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All wheel drive (AWD)··················\
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Appearance care··················\
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·······7-59 Exterior care ··················\
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Interior care ··················\
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Audio system ··················\
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·········4-120 Antenna··················\
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Steering wheel audio control ··················\
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·4-121
Automatic climate control system ··················\
···············4-96 Air conditioning ··················\
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··4-102
Automatic heating and air conditioning ··················\
····4-97
Manual heating and air conditioning··················\
·········4-98
Rear heating and air conditioning ··················\
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Automatic transaxle ··················\
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···5-8 Ignition key interlock system ··················\
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··5-12
Shift lock system ··················\
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···5-12
Sports mode ··················\
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Before driving ··················\
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Brake system··················\
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··················\
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5-24
Electronic stability control (ESC) ··················\
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Parking brake ··················\
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Power brakes··················\
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Brakes fluid··················\
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Bulb wattage ··················\
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California Perchlorate Notice ··················\
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··· 7-68
Child restraint system ··················\
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················3-33 Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock mode ··················\
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Securing a child restraint seat with tether anchor system··················\
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Securing a child restraint seat with child seat lower anchor system ··················\
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Climate control air filter ··················\
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Consumer information ··················\
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Cruise control system ··················\
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Defroster ··················\
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Dimensions ··················\
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Door locks··················\
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Central door lock switch ··················\
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Child-protector rear door lock ··················\
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·4-18
Driver position memory system············\
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Economical operation ··················\
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Emergency starting ··················\
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····6-4 Jump starting ··················\
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Push starting ··················\
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Emission control system ··················\
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············7-65 Crankcase emission control system··················\
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Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) System ·············7-65
Exhaust emission control system ··················\
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Engine compartment ··················\
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Engine coolant ··················\
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Engine number ··················\
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Engine oil ··················\
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Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-11
Exterior features··················\
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·····4-119 Roof rack ··················\
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Fuel filler door ··················\
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·········4-30 Emergency fuel filer door release ··················\
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Fuel requirements ··················\
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Fuses ··················\
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······7-43 Fuse/relay panel description ··················\
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····7-47 Main fuse ··················\
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Memory fuse··················\
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Hazard warning flasher ··················\
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Hood··················\
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How to use this manual ··················\
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If the engine overheats··················\
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If the engine will not start ··················\
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If you have a flat tire ··················\
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Changing tires··················\
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Compact spare tire ··················\
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Jack and tools ··················\
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Removing and storing the spare tire···········\
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In case of an emergency while driving ··················\
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Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ··················\
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Instrument cluster ··················\
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····4-51 Engine temperature gauge ··················\
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Fuel gauge ··················\
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Instrument panel illumination ··················\
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·4-52
Odometer/Tripmeter ··················\
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Speedometer ··················\
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Tachometer ··················\
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Trip computer ··················\
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Warning and indicators ··················\
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Instrument panel overview··················\
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