2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON service schedule

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Winter precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type ofcoolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolantin accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in section 7. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
service station.Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
section 8 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not useengine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage thepaint finish.
Driving your vehicle

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Maintenance
7
Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .....................................7-3
MAINTENANCE SERVICES .....................................7-4
Owner's responsibility ...................................................7-4
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-4
OWNER MAINTENANCE .......................................7-6
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-7
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES ..............7-8
Normal maintenance schedule .......................................7-9
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ..........7-22
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS .....................................7-24
ENGINE OIL ...........................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level .......................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-28
ENGINE COOLANT ................................................7-29
Checking the engine coolant level..............................7-29
Changing engine coolant .............................................7-31
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................7-32
Checking the brake fluid level .....................................7-32
WASHER FLUID.....................................................7-34
Checking the washer fluid level .............................7-34
PARKING BRAKE...................................................7-35
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-35
AIR CLEANER .......................................................7-36
Filter replacement ........................................................7-36
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR CLEANER ....................7-38
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-38
WIPER BLADES.....................................................7-40
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-40
Blade replacement .......................................................7-40
BATTERY ...............................................................7-43
For best battery service................................................7-44
Battery recharging .........................................................7-44
Reset features .................................................................7-46
TIRES AND WHEELS ............................................7-47
Tire care ............................................................................7-47
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-48
Check tire inflation pressure........................................7-49
Tire rotation .....................................................................7-50
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-51
Tire replacement .............................................................7-51
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-52
Tire traction ......................................................................7-52
Tire maintenance ............................................................7-53
Tire sidewall labeling ......................................................7-53
Tire terminology and definitions.................................7-57
All season tires ................................................................7-60
Summer tires ....................................................................7-60
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Maintenance
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You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle
and injury to yourself whenever per-
forming any maintenance or inspec-
tion procedures.
We recommend you have your vehi-
cle maintained and repaired by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An
authorized HYUNDAI dealer meets
HYUNDAI’s high service quality
standards and receives technical
support from HYUNDAI in order to
provide you with a high level of serv-
ice satisfaction.Owner’s responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibil-
ity.
You should retain documents that
show proper maintenance has been
performed on your vehicle in accor-dance with the scheduled mainte-
nance service charts shown on the
following pages. You need this infor-
mation to establish your compliance
with the servicing and maintenance
requirements of your vehicle war-
ranties. Detailed warranty informa-
tion is provided in your Owner’s
Handbook & Warranty Informationbooklet. Repairs and adjustments required as a result of improper maintenance or
a lack of required maintenance are
not covered.
Owner maintenance precau- tions
Inadequate, incomplete or insuffi-
cient servicing may result in opera-
tional problems with your vehicle that
could lead to vehicle damage, an
accident, or personal injury. This
chapter provides instructions only forthe maintenance items that are easy
to perform. Several procedures can
be done only by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer with special tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance,
safety or durability of your vehicle
and may, in addition, violate condi-
tions of the limited warranties cover-
ing the vehicle. Certain modifications
may also be in violation of regula-
tions established by the U.S.
Department of Transportation and
other federal or state agencies.

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7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep
receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the fre-
quency of service is determined by whichever occurs first. *1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available
from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but periodic inspection is recommended for
this maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of mainte-
nance schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 3
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
* 4
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer perform the operation.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
No check, No service required
❑Automatic transaxle fluid
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter * 2
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter * 2
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 3
❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 3
❑ Inspect drive belts(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
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❑
Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑ Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120
months after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
✽✽ NOTICE
After 120 months or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) contin-
ue to follow the prescribed maintenance intervals.

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Sun visor ...................................................................3-119
Power outlet..............................................................3-120
Digital clock .............................................................3-121
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................3-122
Luggage net (holder) ................................................3-122
Cargo security screen ...............................................3-123
Interior light ....................................................................3-84
Front lamp ..................................................................3-85
Rear lamp ...................................................................3-85
Vanity mirror lamp .....................................................3-86
Luggage room lamp ...................................................3-86
Glove box lamp ..........................................................3-86
Interior overview...............................................................1-4
Jack and tools..................................................................6-15
Jump starting .....................................................................6-5
Label
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-53
Vehicle certification label .............................................8-6
Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-7
Refrigerant label ...........................................................8-7
Light bulbs ......................................................................7-74 Lighting ...........................................................................3-79
Battery saver function ................................................3-81
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function .......................3-82
Parking light position .................................................3-79
Headlight position ......................................................3-79
Auto light position......................................................3-80
High - beam operation................................................3-81
Turn signals ................................................................3-83
Front fog light ............................................................3-83
Daytime running light ................................................3-80
Hazard warning flasher ..............................................3-84
Lubricants and capacities..................................................8-4
Luggage net (holder).....................................................3-122
Luggage room lamp ........................................................3-86
Main fuse ........................................................................7-66
Maintenance
Maintenance services ...................................................7-4
Owner maintenance ......................................................7-6
Scheduled maintenance service....................................7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............7-24
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-53
Maintenance schedule .......................................................7-8
Maintenance services ........................................................7-4
Manual climate control system .......................................3-93 Heating and air conditioning ......................................3-94
Air conditioning .........................................................3-98
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Climate control air filter ...........................................3-101
Memory fuse ...................................................................7-65
Mirrors ............................................................................3-44 Day/night rearview mirror..........................................3-44
Electric chromic mirror (ECM)..................................3-45
BlueLink center ..........................................................3-46
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass...........3-46
Inside rearview mirror ................................................3-43
Outside rearview mirror .............................................3-61
Folding the outside rearview mirror...........................3-62
Moonroof, see panorama sunroof ...................................3-67
Multi fuse ........................................................................7-67
Occupant Classification System (OCS)..........................2-57
Odometer.........................................................................3-24
Outside rearview mirror..................................................3-61
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-4
Panorama sunroof ...........................................................3-67
Parking brake ..................................................................7-35
Parking brake (Manual) ..................................................5-28
Parking light position......................................................3-79
Power brakes ...................................................................5-27
Power outlet ..................................................................3-120
Power window lock button .............................................3-65 Rear lamp ........................................................................3-85
Rear seat..........................................................................2-12
Rear view camera ...........................................................5-44
Rear window wiper and washer .....................................3-90
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...................7-48
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number .........................8-4
Reducing the risk of a rollover .......................................5-52
Refrigerant label ...............................................................8-7
Remote key .......................................................................3-3
Replacement light bulb ...................................................7-74
Reporting safety defects ...................................................8-9
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-49
Roof rack.......................................................................3-125
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-50
Scheduled maintenance service ........................................7-8
Seat belts .........................................................................2-21
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-21
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-22
Seat belt restraint system............................................2-23
Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-32
Care of seat belts ........................................................2-35
Seat warmers ...................................................................2-19
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