2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON tailgate

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Convenient features of your vehicle
✽✽NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions. Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release
lever located inside on the bottom of
the tailgate. When someone is inad-
vertently locked in the luggage com-
partment, the tailgate can be opened
by moving the lever in the direction of
the arrow and pushing the tailgateopen.
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an accident
or sudden stops, occupants
should always be properlyrestrained.
WARNING
To prevent damage to the tail-
gate lift cylinders and the
attached hardware, always
close the tailgate before driving.
CAUTION
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You and your passengers
must be aware of the location
of the Emergency Tailgate
Safety Release lever in this
vehicle and how to open the
tailgate in case you are acci-
dentally locked in the luggage
compartment.
NEVER allow anyone to occu-
py the luggage compartment of
the vehicle at any time. If the
tailgate is partially or totally
latched and the person is
unable to get out, serious
injury or death could occur due
to lack of ventilation, exhaust
fumes and rapid heat build-up,
or because of exposure to cold
weather conditions. The lug-
gage compartment is also a
highly dangerous location in
the event of a crash because it
is not a protected occupant
space but is a part of the vehi-
cle’s crush zone.(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
Your vehicle should be kept
locked and the key should be
kept out of the reach of chil-
dren. Parents should teach
their children about the dan-
gers of playing in the luggage
compartment.
Use the release lever for
emergencies only.

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Headlight escort function
If the key is removed from the ignition
switch or placed in the ACC positionor the LOCK/OFF position with theheadlights ON, the headlights (and/or
parking lights) remain on for about 5
minutes. However, if the driver’s dooris opened and closed, the headlights
are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the LOCK button on the
remote key or smart key twice or
turning the light switch to the OFF or
AUTO position. However, if you turn
the light switch to the AUTO position
when it is dark outside, the head-
lights will not be turned off.
Headlight welcome function
When the headlight switch is in the
ON position or in the AUTO positionand all doors (and tailgate) are closed
and locked, if you press the door
unlock button on the remote transmit-
ter or smart key, the headlights will
come on for about 15 seconds.
If the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the function can only oper-ate at night.
To turn off the headlights immediately,
do one of the following:
Press the door lock button.
Press the unlock button twice with-in 4 seconds.
Press the unlock button once more after 4 seconds.
If the driver gets out of the vehi-
cle through other doors (except
the driver’s door), the battery
saver function does not operate
and the headlight escort function
does not turn off automatically.
Therefore, it causes the battery
to be discharged. In this case,make sure to turn off the lamp
before getting out of the vehicle.CAUTION

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Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Push the switch to turn the light ON
or OFF.
: The lamp will turn on if thisbutton is pressed.
: The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.
Glove box lamp
The Glove Box Lamp comes on
when the glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must
be ON for the glove box lamp to func-tion.
Luggage room lamp
The Luggage Room Lamp comes onwhen the tailgate is opened.
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Driving your vehicle
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause
unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If
you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the
vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run the engine only
long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle , be sure to do so only in an
open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield
clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the tailgate open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.
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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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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
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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What to do in an emergency
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When towing your vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies:
1.Place the ignition switch in theACC position.
2.Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3.Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook
1.Open the tailgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2.Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the
front or rear bumper. 3.Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it isfully secured.
4.Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Failure to place the shift lever in
N (Neutral) when being towed
with the front wheels on the
ground can cause internal dam-
age to the transaxle.
CAUTION
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Front
■ Rear
If your vehicle is equipped with
a rollover sensor, place the igni-
tion switch in the LOCK/OFF or
ACC position when the vehicle
is being towed. The side impact
and curtain air bag may deployif the sensor detects the situa-
tion as a rollover.
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Maintenance
Rear combination light bulb replacement
(1) Stop/tail light
(2) Turn signal light
(3) Back-up light
(4) Side marker
Outside light
Turn signal light and stop/tail light
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Loosen the lamp assembly retain-ing screws with a cross-tip screw-
driver. 3. Remove the rear combination
lamp assembly from the body of
the vehicle.
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