2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON ignition switch

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✽✽NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog
the front windshield, refer to
“Windshield defrosting and defog-
ging” in this chapter.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
help remove frost, fog and thin ice
from the rear window, while the
engine is running.
To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-minates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster. The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster,
press the rear window defroster but-ton again.
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To prevent damage to the con-
ductors bonded to the inside
surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing
abrasives to clean the window.
CAUTION
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Outside rearview mirrordefroster (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.
Front windshield defroster (if equipped)
To activate the front windshield
defroster, press the front windshield
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on the front windshield
defroster button illuminates when thedeicer is ON. The front windshield defroster auto-
matically turns off after approximate-
ly 20 minutes or when the ignition
switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the
front windshield defroster buttonagain.
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Fan speed control
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed control knob allows
you to control the fan speed of the air
flowing from the ventilation system.
To change the fan speed, turn the
knob to the right for higher speed or
to the left for lower speed.
To turn off the blowers
Setting the mode selection knob to
the “0” position turns off the fan.
Air conditioning
Push the A/C button to turn the airconditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate). Push the button
again to turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off.
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highestposition.
2. Set the temperature to the maxi- mum (clockwise) position (HI).
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh)air position will be selected auto-
matically.
Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air conditioning are con-trolled automatically according to cer-
tain conditions such as or
position. To cancel or return to the
defogging logic, perform the followingsteps:
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Select the defrost position press- ing the defrost button ( ).
3. Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake
control button will blink 3 times with
0.5 second of interval. It indicates that
the defogging logic is canceled or
returned to the programmed status.
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If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the system resets to
the preprogrammed defogging logic.Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Select the defroster position press- ing the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times
within 3 seconds.
The A/C display blinks 3 times with
0.5 second of interval. It indicates that
the defogging logic is canceled or
returned to the programmed status. If the battery has been discharged ordisconnected, the system resets to
the preprogrammed defogging logic.
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Digital clock
To set the time:
The ignition switch must be in the
ACC position or the ON position.
- With Audio off
1. Press the CLOCK button until theclock display blinks.
2. Set the clock by using the TUNE knob.
(Continue)
Only use 12V electrical acces-
sories which are less than
10A in electric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or
heater to the lowest operating
level when using the poweroutlet.
Close the cover when not in
use.
Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices
may cause excessive audiostatic and malfunctions in
other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
Push the plug in as far as it
will go. If good contact is not
made, the plug may overheator the internal temperature
fuse may open.
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Clock setting
Do not adjust the clock while
driving, you may lose steering
control and cause an accident
that results in severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING

Driving your vehicle
BEFORE DRIVING ..................................................5-3
Before entering the vehicle ..........................................5-3
Before starting .................................................................5-3
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................5-5
Key ignition switch .........................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................5-8
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ..................................5-13
Automatic transaxle operation ...................................5-13
Parking ...............................................................................5-18
Good driving practices ..................................................5-19
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) ..................................5-21
AWD operation ................................................................5-22
Emergency precautions .................................................5-26
BRAKING SYSTEM ..............................................5-28
Power brakes ..................................................................5-28
Disc brakes wear indicator ..........................................5-29
Parking brake ..................................................................5-29
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-35
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-38
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................5-40
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ......................................5-41
Good braking practices ................................................5-43
DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM ...................................5-44
Active ECO system ........................................................5-44
Rear view camera ...........................................................5-45
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................5-47
Cruise control operation................................................5-47
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS..........................5-51
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-51
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-51
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-52
Driving at night ................................................................5-52
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-53
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-54
Reducing the risk of a rollover ...................................5-54
WINTER DRIVING .................................................5-55
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-55
TRAILER TOWING.................................................5-58
If you decide to pull a trailer? .....................................5-59
Trailer towing equipment ..............................................5-61
Driving with a trailer ......................................................5-62
Maintenance when trailer towing ...............................5-65
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT ..........................................5-66
Tire loading information label......................................5-67
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
Visually check the tires for uneven wear and damage.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Before starting
Make sure the hood, the tailgate,and the doors are securely closed
and locked.
Adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Verify all the lights work.
Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
Check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in theON position.
Check that any items you are car- rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely.
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WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari- ety of automobile components
including components found inthe interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
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