2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON parking brake

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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* ..................................5-20
9. DBC button ............................................5-40
10. ESC OFF button ..................................5-34
11. Fuse box ..............................................7-64
12. Steering wheel ....................................3-42
13. Steering wheel tilt control ....................3-42
14. Seat........................................................2-4
15. Hood release lever ..............................3-71
16. Parking brake ......................................5-28
17. Brake pedal ..........................................5-27
* : if equipped
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Safety system of your vehicle
Armrest
The armrest is located in the center
of the rear seat. Pull the armrest
down from the seatback to use it.
You will find cup holders on the cen-
ter armrest.
When returning the rear seat-
back from a folded to an upright
position, hold the seatback and
return it slowly. Ensure that the
seatback is completely locked
into its upright position bypushing on the top of the seat-
back. In an accident or sudden
stop, the unlocked seatback
could allow cargo to move for-
ward with great force and enter
the passenger compartment,
which could result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Do not place objects in the rear
seats, since they cannot be
properly secured and may hit
vehicle occupants in a collision
causing serious injury or death.
WARNING
Make sure the engine is off, the
shift lever is in P (Park), and the
parking brake is securely
applied whenever loading or
unloading cargo. Failure to take
these steps may allow the vehi-
cle to move if the shift lever is
inadvertently moved to anotherposition.
WARNING
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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If the key is in the ignition switchand any door is opened, the doors
will not lock even though the lock
button (1) of the central door lock
switch is pressed.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is opened, the doors
will not lock even though the lock
button (1) of the central door lock
switch is pressed. Do not leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
serious injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle. Children
might operate features of the
vehicle that could injure them,
or they could encounter other
harm, possibly from someone
gaining entry to the vehicle.WARNING
The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion. If the
doors are unlocked, the risk of
being thrown from the vehicle ina crash is increased.
WARNING
Always secure your vehicle.
Leaving your vehicle unlocked increases the potential risk to
you or others from someone hid-
ing in your vehicle.
To secure your vehicle, while
depressing the brake, move the
shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion, engage the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in
the LOCK/OFF position, close
all windows, lock all doors, and
always take the key with you.
WARNING
Opening a door when something
is approaching may cause dam-
age or injury. Be careful when
opening doors and watch for
vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles
or pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door.
WARNING

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Parking brake & brakefluid warning light
Parking brake warning
This light is illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
tion. The warning light should go off
when the parking brake is released
while the engine is running.
The parking brake warning chime will
sound to remind you that the parking
brake is applied when you are driving
above 6 mph (10 km/h). Always
release the parking brake before you
drive.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the warning light remains on, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains on:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately
and add fluid as required. Then
check all brake components for
fluid leaks.
3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are found, the warning light
remains on or the brakes do not
operate properly. Have the vehicle
towed to any authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for a brake system inspec-
tion and for repairs if necessary. Your vehicle is equipped with a dual-
diagonal braking system. This means
you still have braking on two wheels
even if one of the brake circuits is
damaged or malfunctions. With only
one of the circuits working, more than
normal pedal travel and greater pedal
pressure are required to stop the car.
Also, the car will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working. If the brakes
fail while you are driving, shift to a
lower gear for additional engine brak- ing and stop the car as soon as it is
safe to do so.
To check bulb operation, check
whether the parking brake and brake
fluid warning light illuminates when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-tion.

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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Opening the tailgate
1. Make sure the shift lever is in P(Park, for automatic transaxle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle) and
set the parking brake.
2. Perform one of the following:
- Press the smart key TailgateUnlock button for more than onesecond.
- Press the button on the tailgate itself with the smart key in yourpossession.
- Use the mechanical key.
3. Lift the tailgate up.
Closing the tailgate
Lower the tailgate and press down
until it locks.
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Always keep the tailgate com-
pletely closed while the vehicle
is in motion. If it is left open or
ajar, poisonous exhaust gases
containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and
serious illness or death mayresult.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people
or objects around the tailgate
before opening or closing the
tailgate.
WARNING

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Convenient features of your vehicle
✽✽NOTICE
 Make sure to refuel your vehicle according to the "Fuel
Requirements" suggested in the
Introduction chapter.
 Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces
may damage the paint.
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Do not use matches or a lighter and do not smoke or
leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.
Do not over-fill or top-off your
vehicle tank, which can cause
gasoline spillage.
If a fire breaks out during refu-
eling, leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately con-
tact the manager of the gasstation and then contact the
local fire department. Follow
any safety instructions they
provide.
If pressurized fuel sprays out,
it can cover your clothes or
skin and thus subject you to
the risk of fire and burns.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
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Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the eventof an accident.
If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a gen-
uine HYUNDAI cap or the equiv-
alent specified for your vehicle.An incorrect fuel filler cap canresult in a serious malfunctionof the fuel system or emission
control system.
CAUTION
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When using an approved
portable fuel container, be sureto place the container on the
ground prior to refueling. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling
has begun, contact between
your bare hand and the vehicleshould be maintained until the
filling is complete.
Use only approved portable
plastic fuel containers designed
to carry and store gasoline.
When refueling, always move
the shift lever to the P (Park)
position, set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch to the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Sparks produced byelectrical components relatedto the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
AUTO light position
When the light switch is in the AUTO
position, the parking lights and the
headlights will be turned ON or OFFautomatically depending on the
amount of light outside the vehicle.
Even with the AUTO Light feature in
operation, it is recommended to
manually turn ON the lights when
driving at night or in a fog, or when
you enter dark areas, such as tun-
nels and parking facilities.
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- For Canada
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day,
especially after dawn and beforesunset.
The DRL will turn off when:
The headlight switch is in the ONposition.
The parking brake is applied.
The engine is turned off.
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Do not cover or spill anything on the sensor (1) located onthe instrument panel.
Do not clean the sensor using
a window cleaner. The cleaner
may leave a light film which
could interfere with sensoroperation.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic
coating on the front wind-
shield, the AUTO light system
may not work properly.
CAUTION

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 ..................................................5-18
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) ..................................5-20
AWD operation ................................................................5-21
Emergency precautions .................................................5-25
BRAKING SYSTEM ..............................................5-27
Power brakes ..................................................................5-27
Disc brakes wear indicator ..........................................5-28
Parking brake ..................................................................5-28
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-31
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................5-34
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-37
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................5-39
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ......................................5-40
Good braking practices ................................................5-42
DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM ...................................5-43
Active ECO system ........................................................5-43
Rear view camera ...........................................................5-44
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................5-45
Cruise control operation................................................5-45
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS..........................5-49
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-49
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-49
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-50
Driving at night ................................................................5-50
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-51
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-52
Reducing the risk of a rollover ...................................5-52
WINTER DRIVING .................................................5-53
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-53
Winter precautions .........................................................5-56
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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