2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON steering

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Maintenance
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX
marks on the side of the reservoir.
Use only hydraulic brake fluid con-
forming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifi-cation.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and the
engine off, check for excessive free-
play in the steering wheel. Check the
linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age.

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Maintenance
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Tire care
For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.
(Continued)Replace tires that are worn,
show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering) control, ortraction.
ALWAYS replace tires with the
same size as each tire that
was originally supplied with
this vehicle. Using tires andwheels other than the recom-
mended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics, poor vehicle control, or
negatively affect your vehi-
cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS) resulting in a seriousaccident.
Tire failure may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an
accident. To reduce risk of
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH,
take the following precautions:
Inspect your tires monthly for
proper inflation as well as
wear and damage.
The recommended cold tire
pressure for your vehicle can
be found in this manual andon the tire label located on the
driver’s side center pillar.
Always use a tire pressure
gauge to measure tire pres-
sure. Tires with too much ortoo little pressure wear
unevenly causing poor han-dling.
Check the pressure of the
spare every time you checkthe pressure of the other tires
on your vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING

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Maintenance
vehicle, pay particular attention to
the components under the fendersand other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
When cleaning lower door panels, rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are keptopen so that moisture can escape
and not be trapped inside to accel-
erate corrosion.Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poor-
ly ventilated garage. This creates a
favorable environment for corrosion.
This is particularly true if you wash
your vehicle in the garage or drive it
into the garage when it is still wet or
covered with snow, ice or mud. Even
a heated garage can contribute to
corrosion unless it is well ventilatedso moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-tion of a qualified body and paintshop is recommended.
Bird droppings are highly corrosive
and may damage painted surfaces in
just a few hours. Always remove bird
droppings as soon as possible.
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oil, from con-
tacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discol-
oration. If they do contact the interior
parts, wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
When cleaning leather prod-
ucts (steering wheel, seats
etc.), use neutral detergents
or low alcohol content solu-
tions. If you use high alcoholcontent solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the
color of the leather may fade
or the surface may get
stripped off.
CAUTION

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Accessing your vehicle .....................................................3-3Remote key...................................................................3-3
Remote key precautions ...............................................3-5
Smart key......................................................................3-6
Smart key precautions ................................................3-10
Immobilizer System....................................................3-11
Active ECO system.........................................................5-44
Air bag warning labels ....................................................2-69
Air bags ...........................................................................2-47 Where are the air bags? ..............................................2-49
How does the air bags system operate? .....................2-52
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-56
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-57
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat ...........................................................2-62
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ...............2-62
SRS Care ....................................................................2-67
Additional safety precautions .....................................2-68
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-69
Air cleaner.......................................................................7-36
Airconditioning system
Manual climate control system ..................................3-98
Automatic climate control system............................3-103
All wheel drive (AWD) ..................................................5-21
Antenna .............................................................................4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-32 Appearance care..............................................................7-83
Exterior care ...............................................................7-83
Interior care ................................................................7-88
Ashtray ..........................................................................3-118
Audio system ....................................................................4-2 Antenna ........................................................................4-2
Steering wheel audio control........................................4-3
Aux, USB and iPod port ..............................................4-3
Auto light position ..........................................................3-80
Automatic climate control system ................................3-102 Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-103
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-104
Air conditioning........................................................3-111
Automatic transaxle ........................................................5-13
Sports mode ................................................................5-16
Shift lock system ........................................................5-17
Aux, USB and iPod port ...................................................4-3
Battery .............................................................................7-43
Battery saver function .....................................................3-81
Before driving ...................................................................5-3
BlueLink center...............................................................3-46
Brake fluid ......................................................................7-32
Brake system ...................................................................5-28 Power brakes ..............................................................5-28
Parking brake (Manual)..............................................5-29
Index
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B

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Do not install a child restraint on the frontpassenger seat ...............................................................2-62
Door locks .......................................................................3-13 Central door lock switch ............................................3-16
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-18
Downhill brake control (DBC) .......................................5-41
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................3-119
Driver selectable steering mode .....................................3-41
Driving assist system ......................................................5-44 Active ECO system ....................................................5-44
Rear view camera .......................................................5-45
Driving at night ...............................................................5-52
Driving in flooded areas .................................................5-54
Driving in the rain...........................................................5-53
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ......................................3-45
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass ...............3-46
Electric power steering ...................................................3-40
Electronic stability control (ESC)...................................5-35
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-23
Emission control system .................................................7-90 Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-90
Evaporative emission control System ........................7-90
Exhaust emission control system ...............................7-91
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine coolant ................................................................7-29
Engine Coolant Temperature gauge................................3-22 Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-27
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-8
Evaporative emission control System.............................7-90
Exhaust emission control system....................................7-91
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-24
Exterior care....................................................................7-83
Exterior overview .............................................................1-2
Flat tire (with spare tire) .................................................6-15
Jack and tools .............................................................6-15
Floor mat anchor(s).......................................................3-122
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................7-32
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-34
Fog light (front) ..............................................................3-83
Folding the outside rearview mirror ...............................3-62
Front lamp .......................................................................3-85
Front seat...........................................................................2-6
Front windshield defroster ..............................................3-92
Fuel filler door ................................................................3-76
Fuel Gauge ......................................................................3-23
Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuses ...............................................................................7-63
Instrument panel fuse .................................................7-64
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-65
Main fuse ....................................................................7-66
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-67
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-68
Index
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F

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Seats ..................................................................................2-4Safety precautions ........................................................2-5
Front seat ......................................................................2-6
Rear seat .....................................................................2-12
Headrest ......................................................................2-15
Seat warmers ..............................................................2-19
Shift lock system.............................................................5-17
Smart key ..........................................................................3-6
Smooth cornering............................................................5-52
Snow tires .......................................................................5-55
Spare tire Compact spare tire replacement .................................7-52
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-51 Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-51
Reducing the risk of a rollover...................................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
Speedometer....................................................................3-21
Sports mode ....................................................................5-16
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ...................6-4
Steering wheel.................................................................3-40 Electric power steering ...............................................3-40
Tilt steering.................................................................3-40
Driver selectable steering mode .................................3-41
Horn ............................................................................3-43 Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-3
Storage compartment ....................................................3-116
Center console storage..............................................3-116
Glove box .................................................................3-117
Sunglass holder.........................................................3-117
Sun visor .......................................................................3-119
Sunglass holder .............................................................3-117
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof ......................................3-67
Tachometer ......................................................................3-22
Tailgate ............................................................................3-73
Theft alarm system .........................................................3-19
Tilt steering .....................................................................3-40
Tire chains .......................................................................5-56
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................6-10 Changing a Tire with TPMS ......................................6-10
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-50
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tires and wheels ......................................................7-47, 8-3
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-48
Tire care ......................................................................7-47
Check tire inflation pressure ......................................7-49
Tire rotation ................................................................7-50
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-51
Tire replacement .........................................................7-51
Compact spare tire replacement .................................7-52
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-52
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