2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON Owners Manual

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:
partment must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood halfway and push down to securely lock in place.
Then double check to be sure the
hood is secure.
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Before closing the hood, ensure all obstructions are
removed from around hoodopening.
Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away. If
it is not latched, the hood
could open while the vehicle
is being driven, causing a
total loss of visibility, whichmight result in an accident.
Do not move the vehicle with the hood in the raised posi-
tion, as vision is obstructed.Doing so could result in an
accident. The hood could also
fall and become damaged.
WARNING
Grasp the support rod in the area
wrapped in rubber. The rubber
will help prevent you from being
burned by hot metal when theengine is hot.
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Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pulling up
the fuel filler door release lever.
1. Turn the engine off. Locate the fuelfiller door release lever on the floor
on the left side of the driver seat.
2. Pull up on the release lever. 3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward
to access the fuel tank cap.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You mayhear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break
the ice and release the door. Do not
pry on the door. If necessary, spray
around the door with an approved de-
icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-
freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
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Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn itclockwise until it "clicks" one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely. (Continued)Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refuel-
ing. You can generate a build-
up of static electricity by
touching, rubbing or sliding
against any item or fabric
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. If you
must re-enter the vehicle, you
should once again eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck,nozzle or other gasoline
source, with your bare hand.
When using an approved
portable fuel container, besure to place the container on
the ground prior to refueling.
Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire.
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings posted at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from cellular phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapors
and cause a fire.(Continued)
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Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the "Fuel Requirements"
suggested in the Introduction chapter.
Do not spill fuel on the exteriorsurfaces of the vehicle. Any type of fuel spilled on painted sur-
faces may damage the paint.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuine
HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent
specified for your vehicle. Anincorrect fuel filler cap canresult in a serious malfunctionof the fuel system or emission
control system.
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Once refueling has begun,
contact between your bare
hand and the vehicle shouldbe 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.
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. (Continued)
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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.
Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the eventof an accident.

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Non-Powered liftgate
Opening the liftgate
The liftgate is locked or unlockedwhen all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter,
smart key or central door lock
switch.
If unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by pressing the handle
switch and pulling up on the handle.
Only the liftgate is unlocked if the liftgate unlock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key is pressed forabout 1 second, or the liftgate
handle button is pressed when the
smart key is detected. In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-ditions.
Closing the liftgate
To close the liftgate, lower and push
down the liftgate firmly. Make surethat the liftgate is securely latched.
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The liftgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the liftgate.
WARNING
Make certain that you close the
liftgate before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur
to the liftgate lift cylinders and
attached hardware if the liftgate
is not closed prior to driving.
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Emergency liftgate safetyrelease
Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the lift-
gate. To unlock and open the liftgate
manually from inside the luggage
compartment, perform the followingsteps:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right.
3. Push up the liftgate.
Power liftgate (if equipped)
Power liftgate button
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the shift lever is in Park
(P), the power liftgate can be opened
by using the console button on thedash.
Before using the power liftgate, make
sure the power liftgate option isselected in the User Setting Modes
in the cluster LCD display.
For more details, refer to "LCD
Display" in this chapter.
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For emergencies, be fully
aware of the location of the
emergency liftgate safety
release lever in this vehicle
and how to open the liftgate if
you are accidentally locked in
the luggage compartment.
No one should be allowed to
occupy the luggage compart-
ment of the vehicle at any time.
The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the
event of a crash.
Use the release lever for
emergencies only. Use
extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.
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(1) Power liftgate handle switch
(2) Power liftgate inner switch
The power liftgate operates only
when the automatic shift lever is
in P (Park).
NOTICE
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Never leave children unattended
in your vehicle. Children might
operate the power liftgate.
Doing so could result in injury
to themselves or others, and
could damage the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people
or objects around the liftgate
before operating the power lift-
gate. Wait until the liftgate is
opened fully and stopped before
loading or unloading cargo or
passengers from the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not close or open the power
liftgate manually. This may cause
damage to the power liftgate. If it
is necessary to close or open
the power liftgate manually
when the battery is discharged
or disconnected, do not apply
excessive force.
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Opening the liftgate
The power liftgate will open automat-
ically by doing one of the following:
Press and hold the liftgate unlockbutton on the smart key
Press the liftgate outside handle button while having the smart key
with you
In order to suddenly stop the move-
ment of the liftgate while it is operat-
ing, quickly press the power liftgate
inner button.
Closing the liftgate
1. Press the power liftgate inner but- ton for approximately 1 second.
2. The liftgate will close and lock automatically.
In order to suddenly stop the move-
ment of the liftgate while it is operat-
ing, quickly press the power liftgate
inner button.
Power liftgate non-opening con- ditions
The power liftgate will not open or
close automatically, when the vehicle
is moving more than 2 mph (3 km/h).
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The chime will sound continu-
ously if you drive over 2 mph (3km/h) with the liftgate opened.
Stop your vehicle immediately
at a safe place and check if yourliftgate is opened.
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