2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON Owners Manual

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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level  
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 
2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and

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Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according tothe Maintenance Schedule at the begin- ning of this section. The hig

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Check the condition and connections of all cooling system hoses and heater 
hoses. Replace any swollen or deterio- 
rated hoses. 
The coolant level should be filled 
between F and L ma

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Recommended engine coolant
 When adding coolant, use only deion-
ized water or soft water for your vehicle 
and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An improp-
e

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Checking the brake/clutch* fluid 
level  
Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri- 
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the 
side of the reservoir. 
Be

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Checking the washer fluid level  
Check the fluid level in the washer fluid 
reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Plain
water may be used if washer fluid is not 
available. However,

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Checking the parking brake  
Type A
Check whether the stroke is within spec- 
ification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg, 196 N) of 
force. Also, the parking

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AIR CLEANER 
Filter replacement  
It must be replaced when necessary, and 
should not be washed. 
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element. 
Clean the filter b