2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON Owners Manual

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Before driving.........................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before Starting ..................................................................5-4
Ignition switch ........................................................5-6
Key Ignition Switch ...........................................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop Button................................................5-9
Transmission .........................................................5-14
Automatic Transmission .................................................5-14
Ecoshift dual clutch transmission ...............................5-18
Shift-Lock System ..........................................................5-24
Shift-Lock Release .........................................................5-25
Parking ...............................................................................5-25
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-26
Braking system.....................................................5-28
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-28
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-29
Parking Brake...................................................................5-29
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-31
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................5-33
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-37
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-38
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ......................................5-39
Good Braking Practices .................................................5-41
All wheel drive (AWD) .........................................5-42
AWD operation.................................................................5-43
Emergency precautions .................................................5-47
Drive mode integrated control system .............5-49
Blind spot detection system (BSD) ...................5-51
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .............................................5-52
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................................5-55
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) ...........5-59
System setting and activation......................................5-59
AEB warning message and system control ..............5-61
AEB front radar sensor .................................................5-64
System malfunction ........................................................5-65
Limitations of the system .............................................5-67
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) .........5-71
LDWS Operation ..............................................................5-72
Warning Light and Message.........................................5-73
Limitations of the system .............................................5-73
Cruise control .......................................................5-75
Cruise Control operation ...............................................5-75
5Driving your vehicle

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Special driving conditions ...................................5-80
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-80
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-80
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-81
Driving at night ................................................................5-81
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-82
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-82
Highway driving ...............................................................5-83
Reducing the risk of a rollover ...................................5-83
Winter driving .......................................................5-85
Snow or Icy Conditions ..................................................5-85
Winter Precautions .........................................................5-87
Trailer towing .......................................................5-89
If you decide to pull a trailer? .....................................5-90
Trailer towing equipment ..............................................5-92
Driving with a trailer ......................................................5-93
Maintenance when trailer towing ...............................5-97
Vehicle load limit ..................................................5-98
Tire Loading Information Label ...................................5-99
Hazard warning flasher ........................................6-2
In case of an emergency while driving ..............6-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving .................................6-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ........6-2
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving ..........................6-3
If the engine will not start ..................................6-3
If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns
Over Slowly .........................................................................6-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but
Doesn't Start ......................................................................6-3
Jump starting ..........................................................6-4
If the engine overheats ........................................6-7
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..........6-9
Check Tire Pressure .........................................................6-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...............................6-10
Low tire pressure indicator ..........................................6-11
Low tire pressure LCD display with position
indicator.............................................................................6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Malfunction Indicator.....................................................6-12
Changing a Tire with TPMS..........................................6-13
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6What to do in an emergency

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If you have a flat tire..........................................6-15
Towing ...................................................................6-23
Towing service .................................................................6-23
Removable towing hook ................................................6-24
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-25
Tie-down hook ................................................................6-26Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-5
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-5
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-6
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-7
Scheduled maintenance services.........................7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..7-26
Engine oil ..............................................................7-30
Checking the Engine Oil Level .....................................7-30
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter .............................7-31
Engine coolant......................................................7-32
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ............................7-32
Changing Engine Coolant ..............................................7-35
Brake fluid ............................................................7-36
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-36
Washer fluid .........................................................7-37
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-37
Parking brake .......................................................7-37
Checking the Parking Brake .........................................7-37
Air cleaner ............................................................7-38
Filter Replacement ..........................................................7-38
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7Maintenance

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Climate control air filter .....................................7-40
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-40
Wiper blades .........................................................7-42
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-42
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-42
Battery...................................................................7-45
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-46
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-46
Reset features .................................................................7-47
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-48
Tire Care ............................................................................7-48
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-49
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-50
Tire Rotation.....................................................................7-51
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-52
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-52
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-53
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-53
Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-54
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-54
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-58
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-61
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-61
Snow Tires ........................................................................7-61
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-62
Low Aspect Ratio Tires..................................................7-62
Fuses ......................................................................7-64
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement..........................7-65
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement.......7-66
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ......................................7-69
Light bulbs.............................................................7-77
Headlamp, Parking lamp, Turn signal lamp,
side marker and front fog lamp bulb
replacement ......................................................................7-78
Side repeater lamp replacement .................................7-88
Rear combination light bulb replacement .................7-88
High mounted stop lamp replacement .......................7-91
License plate light bulb replacement .........................7-91
Interior light bulb replacement ....................................7-92
Appearance care ..................................................7-94
Exterior Care ....................................................................7-94
Interior Care .....................................................................7-99
Emission control system ...................................7-101
Crankcase Emission Control System ........................7-101
Evaporative Emission Control System Including
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) .........7-101
Exhaust Emission Control System ............................7-102
California perchlorate notice ...........................7-105
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Engine ......................................................................8-2
Dimensions ..............................................................8-2
Gross vehicle weight .............................................8-3
Luggage volume .....................................................8-3
Bulb Wattage ..........................................................8-4
Tires and Wheels ...................................................8-6
Air Conditioning System........................................8-6
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities ..........8-7
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number .........................8-9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................8-10
Vehicle Certification Label .................................8-10
Tire Specification and Pressure Label .............8-11
Engine Number .....................................................8-11
Refrigerant Label .................................................8-11
Consumer Information .........................................8-12
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................8-13
8Specifications, Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects

Your vehicle at a glance
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Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview ..................................................1-2
Interior overview ....................................................1-4
Instrument panel overview ...................................1-5
Engine compartment .............................................1-61

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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Panoramic sunroof* ............................3-42
2. Front windshield wiper blades ............7-42
3. Side view mirror ..................................3-35
4. Door locks ..........................................3-14
5. Headlight ............................................7-78
6. Front fog lamp* ..................................3-110
7. Hood ....................................................3-46
8. Tires and wheels ........................7-48 / 8-6
9. Daytime running lamp*............3-112 / 7-78
*: if equipped
OTLA015001❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
■ Front view

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Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Antenna ................................................4-2
2. Defroster............................................3-126
3. Parking assist system* ......................3-122
4. Fuel filler door ....................................3-48
5. Towing hook ........................................6-23
6. Rear combination lamp ......................7-88
7. Rear window wiper blade ....................7-44
8. High mounted stop lamp ....................7-91
9. Rearview camera ..............................3-121
*: if equipped
OTL015002❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
■ Rear view