2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD

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Driving through water
Try to avoid driving in deep stand-ing water. It may stall your engine
and clog your exhaust system.
If you need to drive in water, stop your vehicle, set the vehicle in
AWD LOCK mode and drive under5 mph (8 km/h).
Do not change gear while driving in water.
Additional driving conditions
Become familiar with the off-roadconditions before driving.
Always pay attention when driving off-road and avoid dangerous
areas.
Drive slowly when driving in heavy wind.
Reduce vehicle speed when cor- nering. The center of gravity of
AWD vehicles is higher than con-
ventional 2WD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when
you rapidly turn corners. Always hold the steering wheel
firmly when you are driving off-road.
Driving your vehicle
Always drive slowly in water. If
you drive too fast, water may
get into the engine compart-ment and wet the ignition sys-
tem causing your vehicle to
suddenly stop.
CAUTION
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Do not grab the inside of the
steering wheel when you are
driving off-road. You may hurt
your arm by a sudden steering
maneuver or from steering wheelrebound due to an impact with
objects on the ground. You could
lose control of the steering wheel
that may lead to serious injury ordeath.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
Emergency precautions
Tires
Do not use a tire and wheel package
with a different size and type from
the one originally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which
could lead to steering failure or
rollover causing serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to
equip all four tires with the tire and
wheel of the same size, type, tread,
brand and load-carrying capacity. If
you equip your vehicle with anytire/wheel combination not recom-
mended by HYUNDAI for off-road
driving, you should not use these
tires for highway driving.
Towing
AWD vehicles must be towed with awheel lift and dollies or flatbed equip-ment with all the wheels off the
ground. For more information, refer
to "Towing" in chapter 6.
Dynamometer testing
A full-time AWD vehicle must be test-
ed on a special four wheel chassis
dynamometer.A full-time AWD vehicle should not
be tested on a 2WD roll tester. If a
2WD roll tester must be used, per-
form the following procedure:
1. Check the tire pressures recom-mended for your vehicle.
2. Place the front wheels on the roll tester for a speedometer test as
shown in the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the rear wheels on the tem- porary free roller as shown in the
illustration.
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Never start or run the engine
while a full-time AWD vehicle is
raised on a jack. The vehicle can
slip or roll off of a jack causing
serious injury or death to you or
those nearby.
WARNING
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Temporary Free Roller

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What to do in an emergency
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dolliesor flatbed is recommended.It is acceptable to tow the vehicle
with the rear wheels on the ground(without dollies) and the front wheels
off the ground. If any of the loadedwheels or suspension components
are damaged or the vehicle is being
towed with the front wheels on the
ground, use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.
If your vehicle is an AWD vehicle, it
must be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment with all
the wheels off the ground.
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An AWD vehicle should never
be towed with the wheels on the
ground. This can cause serious
damage to the transaxle or the
AWD system.
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle with
the front wheels on the
ground as this may cause
damage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use a wheel lift orflatbed equipment.
CAUTION

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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.
7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
❑ Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ 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
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
* 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.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
* 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.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ 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 (if equipped) * 2
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
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7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Inspect ecoshift dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 3
❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 3
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
(Continued)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
* 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 mainte-
nance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this
maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are
some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction,
surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replacethe fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance
schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
details.
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:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace. *
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.
* 3
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed any-
time they have been submerged in water.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
❑ Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ 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
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑ Replace spark plugs (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
* 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.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ 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 valve clearance (for Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) * 4
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months)
❑ 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
(Continued)
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Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive 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 safe-
ty matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard start-
ing problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of
maintenance schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for details.
* 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
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000 miles
(5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.