2019 Hyundai Tucson Brakes

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What to do in an emergency
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook at the front (or rear) of the
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
Place the ignition switch in the
ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked. (if equipped)
Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
More steering effort will be
required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
Use a vehicle heavier than your
own to tow your vehicle.
The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other fre-
quently.
Before emergency towing, check
that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
and even force. Use a towing cable or chain less
than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 12 inch
(30 cm) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so the towing cable
or chain remains tight during tow-
ing.
Before towing, check the automat-
ic transmission for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the automatic trans-
mission fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must
be used.
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Exterior Care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Protecting your vehicle’s finish
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, should be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish. Do not use strong soap, chemi-
cal detergents or hot water, and
do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or when the body of the
vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the
side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through
the windows and wet the interi-
or.
To prevent damage to the plastic
parts, do not clean with chemi-
cal solvents or strong deter-
gents.
NOTICE
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water before getting on the
road. If braking performance is
impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while main-
taining a slow forward speed.
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Maintenance
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaner, pol-
ishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum
wheels.
Clean the wheel when it has
cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, clean the
wheels after driving on salted
roads.
Do not wash the wheels with
high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners con-
taining acid or alkaline deter-
gents.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, HYUNDAI produces vehi-
cles of the highest quality. However,
this is only part of the job. To achieve
the long-term corrosion resistance
your vehicle can deliver, the owner’s
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that is
allowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective
coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
NOTICE
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Brake Fluid .....................................................................7-23
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................7-23
Braking System ...............................................................5-21
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................5-33
Auto Hold ...................................................................5-30
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................5-22
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) .................................5-40
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).............................5-35
Good Braking Practices..............................................5-42
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) .................................5-40
Parking Brake .............................................................5-22
Power Brakes..............................................................5-21
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................5-39
Bulb Wattage .....................................................................8-4
California Perchlorate Notice .........................................7-87
Cargo Net Holder ..........................................................3-167
Cargo Security Screen ..................................................3-167
Center Console Storage ................................................3-157
Child Restraint System (CRS) ........................................2-38
Children Always in the Rear ......................................2-38
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-41
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-39Climate Control Additional Features ............................3-156
Automatic Ventilation...............................................3-156
Cluster ionizer ..........................................................3-156
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation .............................3-156
Climate Control Air Filter...............................................7-27
Filter Inspection..........................................................7-27
Clock .............................................................................3-165
Clothes Hanger .............................................................3-165
Consumer Information ....................................................8-13
Cruise Control ...............................................................5-100
Cruise Control operation ..........................................5-100
Cup Holder....................................................................3-159
Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-53
Dimensions .......................................................................8-2
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ............................................5-22
Door Locks .....................................................................3-15
Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features ..............3-18
Child-Protector Rear Door locks................................3-19
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle .........3-16
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle ......3-15
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) .....................................5-40
Drive Mode Integrated Control System .........................5-51
Driver Assist System.....................................................3-124
Rear View Monitor ...................................................3-124
Surround View Monitor ...........................................3-125
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Non-Powered liftgate ......................................................3-52
Owner Maintenance ..........................................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule......................................7-6
Panoramic Sunroof .........................................................3-43
Closing the Sunroof....................................................3-45
Sliding the Sunroof ....................................................3-44
Sunshade.....................................................................3-44
Tilting the Sunroof .....................................................3-45
To Reset the Sunroof ..................................................3-46
Parking Brake ........................................................5-22, 7-24
Checking the Parking Brake ......................................7-24
Passenger's front air bag .................................................2-50
Plastic Bag Hook ..........................................................3-166
Power Brakes ..................................................................5-21
Power Liftgate.................................................................3-54
Power Outlet .................................................................3-161Rear Seat Heaters............................................................2-23
Rear Seats .......................................................................2-12
Rear View Monitor .......................................................3-124
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch .....................3-123
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities ........................8-8
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number .....................8-10
Refrigerant Label ............................................................8-12
Remote Key ......................................................................3-4
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................8-14
Roof Rack .....................................................................3-171
Scheduled Maintenance Services .....................................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions
(Nu 2.0 GDI, Theta 2.4 GDI) .................................7-12
Normal Maintenance Schedule
(Nu 2.0 GDI, Theta 2.4 GDI) ...................................7-9
Severe Driving Conditions .........................................7-13
Seat Belts ........................................................................2-24
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions ....................2-34
Care of Seat Belts .......................................................2-37
Seat Belt Restraint System .........................................2-26
Seat Belt Safety Precautions ......................................2-24
Seat Belt Warning Light .............................................2-25
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