2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON wheel

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Introduction
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle
in another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regardingregistration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correct-
ly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (high-
er ground clearance, track, etc.) give
this vehicle a higher center of gravity
than other types of vehicles. It is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as a conventional 2-wheel
drive sedans or sports coupe. Avoid
sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Failure to operate this vehicle cor-
rectly may result in loss of control, an
accident or vehicle rollover.
Be sure
to read the “Reducing the risk of a
rollover” driving guidelines, in
chapter 5 of this manual.No special break-in period is
needed. By following a few simple
precautions for the first 600 miles
(1,000 km) you may add to the
performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of opera-tion.
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Panoramic sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
2. Front windshield wiper blades . . . . . . 7-40
3. Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
4. Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
5. Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
6. Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83
7. Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
8. Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47 / 8-3
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Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Door lock/unlock button ........................3-16
2. Power window switches ........................3-63
3. Central door lock switch ........................3-16
4. Power window lock switch......................3-65
5. Outside rearview mirror control
switch* ....................................................3-62
6. Fuel filler door release lever ..................3-76
7. Instrument panel illumination control switch ........................................3-21
8. AWD Lock button* ..................................5-29
9. DBC button ............................................5-48
10. ESC OFF button ..................................5-42
11. Fuse box ..............................................7-64
12. Steering wheel ....................................3-40
13. Steering wheel tilt control ....................3-40
14. Seat........................................................2-4
15. Hood release lever ..............................3-71
16. Parking brake ......................................5-36
17. Brake pedal ..........................................5-35
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
11. Light control/Turn signals ....................3-79
2. Steering wheel audio controls* ............4-3
3. Bluetooth phone controls* ..................4-36
4. Instrument cluster ..............................3-20
5. Horn ....................................................3-43
6. Driver’s front air bag ..........................2-49
7. Wiper/Washer ....................................3-87
8. Auto cruise controls ............................5-53
9. Ignition switch ................................5-5, 5-8
10. Digital clock and Audio/AVN* ............4-16
11. Hazard warning flasher button ......3-84, 6-2
12. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator............................................2-57
13. Active ECO button* ..........................5-51
14. Climate control system ..........3-93, 3-102
15. Seat warmer* ....................................2-19
16. Cigarette lighter* ............................3-118
17. AUX, USB ..........................................4-4
18. Power outlet* ..................................3-120
19. Cup holder ......................................3-119
20. Shift lever ................................5-17, 5-20
21. Console box ....................................3-116
22. Passenger’s front air bag ..................2-49
23. Glove box ........................................3-117
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You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughoutthis section, and throughout this man-
ual. The safety precautions in this sec-
tion are among the most important.
Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of accidents. Air bags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with air bags,
ALWAYS make sure you and your
passengers wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
Restrain all children
All children under age 13 should ride
in your vehicle properly restrained in
a rear seat, not the front seat. Infantsand small children should be
restrained in an appropriate child
restraint. Larger children should usea booster seat with the lap/shoulder
belt until they can use the seat belt
properly without a booster seat.
Air bag hazards
While air bags can save lives, they
can also cause serious or fatal
injuries to occupants who sit tooclose to them, or who are not prop-
erly restrained. Infants, young chil-
dren, and shorter adults are at the
greatest risk of being injured by an
inflating air bag. Follow all instruc-
tions and warnings in this manual.
Driver distraction
Driver distraction presents a serious
and potentially deadly danger, espe-
cially for inexperienced drivers. Safety
should be the first concern when
behind the wheel and drivers need to
be aware of the wide array of potential
distractions, such as drowsiness,
reaching for objects, eating, personal
grooming, other passengers, and
using cellular phones, to name a few.
Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention offthe road or their hands off the wheel
to focus on activities other than driv-
ing. To reduce your risk of distractionor getting into an accident:
• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices(i.e., MP3 players, phones, naviga-
tion units, etc.) when your vehicle is
parked or safely stopped.
ONLY use your mobile device when allowed by laws and when conditions
permit safe use. NEVER text or
email while driving. Most states have
laws prohibiting drivers from texting.Some states and cities also prohibit
drivers from using handheld phones.
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Safety system of your vehicle
NEVER let the use of a mobiledevice distract you from driving. You
have a responsibility to your passen-gers and others on the road to
always drive safely, with your hands
on the wheel as well as your eyesand attention on the road.
Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current condi-
tions, regardless of the maximumspeed posted.
Keep your vehicle in safe condi- tion
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical
failure can be extremely hazardous. Toreduce the possibility of such prob-
lems, check your tire pressures and
condition frequently, and perform all
regularly scheduled maintenance.
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Safety precautions
Adjusting the seats so that you are sit-
ting in a safe, comfortable position
plays an important role in driver and
passenger safety together with theseat belts and air bags in an accident.
Air bags
You can take steps to reduce the risk
of being injured by an inflating air
bag. Sitting too close to an air bag
greatly increases the risk of injury in
the event the air bag inflates.The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) recommends
that drivers allow at least 10 inches
(25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and their chest.
Seat belts
Always fasten your seat belt before
starting any trip.
At all times, passengers should sit
upright and be properly restrained.
Infants and small children must be
restrained in appropriate child restraint
systems. Children who have outgrown
a booster seat and adults must be
restrained using the seat belts.
Do not use a cushion thatreduces friction between the seat
and the passenger. The passen-
ger's hips may slide under the
lap portion of the seat belt during
an accident or a sudden stop.Serious or fatal internal injuriescould result because the seat
belt cannot operate normally.
WARNING To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death from an inflating
air bag, take the following pre-cautions:
•Adjust the driver’s seat as far to
the rear as possible while main-taining the ability to maintain
full control of the vehicle.
Adjust the front passenger seat
as far to the rear as possible.
Hold the steering wheel by the
rim with hands at the 9 o’clock
and 3 o’clock positions to mini-
mize the risk of injuries to yourhands and arms.
NEVER place anything or any- one between the steering wheel
and the air bag.
Do not allow the front passen-
ger to place feet or legs on the
dashboard to minimize the riskof leg injuries.
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Power adjustment
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the outside of the seat cushion. Before
driving, adjust the seat to the proper
position so that you can easily control
the steering wheel, foot pedals and
controls on the instrument panel.
Forward and rearward adjustment
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1. Push the control switch forward orrearward.
2. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
To prevent damage to the seats:
Always stop adjusting the seats when the seat has been
adjusted as far forward or
rearward as possible.
Do not adjust the seats longer
than necessary when the
engine is turned off. This may
result in unnecessary batterydrain.
Do not operate two or more
seats at the same time. This
may result in an electrical mal-function.
CAUTION
NEVER allow children in the
vehicle unattended. The power
seats are operable when the
engine is turned off.
WARNING
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