2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON Owners Manual

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Air bag inflation conditions
Front air bag
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on
the intensity, speed, or angles ofimpact of the front collision.
Side impact and curtain air bags
Side impact and curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is
detected by side collision sensorsdepending on the strength, speed, orangles of impact resulting from aside impact collision.Although the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s air bags are designed to
inflate only in frontal collisions, they
also may inflate in other types of col-lisions if the front impact sensors
detect a sufficient impact. Side
impact and curtain air bags aredesigned to inflate only in side
impact collisions or rollover situa-
tions, but they may inflate in othercollisions if the side impact sensorsdetect a sufficient impact.
If the vehicle chassis is impacted by
bumps or objects on unimproved
roads, the air bags may deploy. Drive
carefully on unimproved roads or on
surfaces not designed for vehicle
traffic to prevent unintended air bag
deployment.
OLMB033069
OLM032312N
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Air bag non-inflation conditions
In certain low-speed collisions the air
bags may not deploy. The air bags
are designed not to deploy in such
cases because they may not provide
benefits beyond the protection of the
seat belts.Front air bags are not designed to
inflate in rear collisions, because
occupants are moved backward by
the force of the impact. In this case,
inflated air bags would not provide
any additional benefit.
Front air bags may not inflate in side
impact collisions, because occupants
move in the direction of the collision,
and thus in side impacts, front air bag
deployment would not provide addi-tional occupant protection.
However, side impact and curtain air
bags may inflate depending on the
intensity, vehicle speed and anglesof impact.
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In an angled collision, the force of
impact may direct the occupants in a
direction where the air bags would
not be able to provide any additional
benefit, and thus the sensors may
not deploy any air bags.Just before impact, drivers often
brake heavily. Such heavy braking
lowers the front portion of the vehicle
causing it to “ride” under a vehicle
with a higher ground clearance. Air
bags may not inflate in this "under-
ride" situation because deceleration
forces that are detected by sensors
may be significantly reduced by such
“underride” collisions. Front air bags may not inflate in
rollover accidents because air bag
deployment could not provide protec-
tion to the occupants.
However, side impact and curtain air
bags may inflate when the vehicle is
rolled over by a side impact collision,
if the vehicle is equipped with side
impact air bags and curtain air bags.
Also, if the vehicle is equipped with a
rollover sensor, side impact and cur-
tain air bags may inflate in a rollover.
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Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle collides with objects such as utility
poles or trees, where the point of
impact is concentrated and the colli-
sion energy is absorbed by the vehi-
cle structure.
SRS care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-
free and there are no parts you can
safely service by yourself. If the SRS
air bag warning light does not illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is in the
ON position, or continuously remains
on, have your vehicle immediately
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such
as removing, installing, repairing, or
any work on the steering wheel, thefront passenger's panel, front seats
and roof rails must be performed by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.Improper handling of the SRS system
may result in serious personal injury.
OLMB033076
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, take the follow-ing precautions:
Do not attempt to modify or disconnect the SRS compo-
nents or wiring, including the
addition of any kind of badges
to the pad covers or modifica-
tions to the body structure.
Do not place objects over or
near the air bag modules on
the steering wheel, instrument
panel, or the front passen-
ger's panel above the glove
box.
Clean the air bag pad covers
with a soft cloth moistened
with plain water. Solvents or
cleaners could adversely
affect the air bag covers and
proper deployment of the sys-tem.
We recommend that inflated
air bags be replaced by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.(Continued)
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Additional safety precautions
Passengers should not move out of
or change seats while the vehicle is
moving.A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash or
emergency stop can be thrown
against the inside of the vehicle,
against other occupants, or be ejected
from the vehicle.
Do not use any accessories on seat belts. Devices claiming to improve
occupant comfort or reposition theseat belt can reduce the protection
provided by the seat belt and increase
the chance of serious injury in a crash
Do not modify the front seats. Modification of the front seats could
interfere with the operation of the sup-
plemental restraint system sensing
components or side air bags.
Do not place items under the front seats. Placing items under the front
seats could interfere with the opera-
tion of the supplemental restraint sys-
tem sensing components and wiring
harnesses.
Do not cause impact to the doors. Impact to the doors when the ignition
switch is in the ON position may cause
the air bags to inflate. Modifications to accommodatedisabilities.
If you require modifica-
tion to your vehicle to accommodate
a disability, contact the HYUNDAICustomer Connect Center at 1-877-378-8727.
Adding equipment to or modify-
ing your air bag equipped vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by changing
your vehicle's frame, bumper system,
front end or side sheet metal or ride
height, this may affect the operation of
your vehicle's air bag system.
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If components of the air bag
system must be discarded, or if
the vehicle must be scrapped,
certain safety precautions
must be observed. Consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
the necessary information.
Failure to follow these precau-tions could increase the risk of
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Air bag warning labels
OLMB033105/OLM039050N/OLM039051
Air bag warning labels, required by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), are attached to
alert the driver and passengers of potential risks of the air bag system. Be sure to read all of the information about the
air bags that are installed on your vehicle in this Owners Manual.

Convenient features of your vehicle
ACCESSING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................3-3
Remote key .......................................................................3-3
Remote key precautions..................................................3-5
Smart key ...........................................................................3-6
Smart key precautions...................................................3-10 Immobilizer System ........................................................3-11
DOOR LOCKS .......................................................3-13
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle .....3-13
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ........3-16
Auto door lock/unlock features ................................3-18
Child-protector rear door locks .................................3-18
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM ...................................3-19
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ......................................3-20
Instrument Cluster Control............................................3-21
Gauges ...............................................................................3-21
Transaxle Shift Indicator ...............................................3-24
TRIP COMPUTER ..................................................3-25
Trip Modes ........................................................................3-25
Warnings and indicators................................................3-28
STEERING WHEEL ................................................3-40
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....................................3-40
Tilt steering/Telescope steering .................................3-40
Driver selectable steering mode..................................3-41
Horn ....................................................................................3-43
MIRRORS ...............................................................3-44
Interior rearview mirrors .............................................3-44
Outside rearview mirrors .............................................3-61
WINDOWS..............................................................3-63
Power windows ..............................................................3-64
PANORAMIC SUNROOF .......................................3-67
Sunroof opening and closing ......................................3-67
Sliding the sunroof ........................................................3-68
Tilting the Sunroof ........................................................3-68
Sunroof open warming ..................................................3-70
Roller blind .......................................................................3-70
HOOD .....................................................................3-71
TAILGATE ...............................................................3-73
Emergency tailgate safety release ...........................3-74
FUEL FILLER DOOR .............................................3-76
LIGHTS ...................................................................3-79
Exterior lights .................................................................3-79
Hazard warning flasher .................................................3-84
Interior lights ....................................................................3-84
Vanity mirror lamp ..........................................................3-86
Glove box lamp ................................................................3-86
Luggage room lamp ........................................................3-86
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WIPERS AND WASHERS ......................................3-87
Front windshield wipers ................................................3-87
AUTO control....................................................................3-88
Front windshield washers ............................................3-89
Rear window wiper and washer ..................................3-90
DEFROSTER ..........................................................3-91
Rear window defroster..................................................3-91
Front windshield defroster ...........................................3-92
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............3-93
Heating and air conditioning ........................................3-94
System operation ............................................................3-99
Climate control air filter ............................................3-101
Checking the amount of
air conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant ...................................................3-101
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM.....3-102
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................3-103
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-104
Outside thermometer ...................................................3-109
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING ...3-112
Manual climate control system .................................3-112
Automatic climate control system ............................3-113
Defogging logic..............................................................3-114
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS .............................3-116
Center console storage ...............................................3-116
Glove box ........................................................................3-117
Sunglass holder .............................................................3-117
INTERIOR FEATURES .........................................3-118
Cigarette lighter ............................................................3-118
Ashtray ............................................................................3-118
Cup holder.......................................................................3-119
Sunvisor ...........................................................................3-119
Power outlet ...................................................................3-120
Digital clock ...................................................................3-121
Floor mat anchor(s)......................................................3-122
Luggage net....................................................................3-122
Cargo security screen..................................................3-123
ROOF RACK .........................................................3-125
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