2020 Hyundai Tucson trailer

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Driving your vehicle
Driving on hills
Reduce speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get
overheated and may not operate effi-
ciently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down
and reduce your speed to around 70
km/h to reduce the possibility of
engine and transmission overheat-
ing.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trail-
er brakes and you have an automat-
ic transmission/dual clutch transmis-
sion, you should drive in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer. Operating your
vehicle in D (Drive) when towing a
trailer will minimise heat build-up and
extend the life of your transmission.To prevent engine and/or trans-
mission overheating:
When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 6%) pay
close attention to the engine
coolant temperature gauge to
ensure the engine does not
overheat. If the needle of the
coolant temperature gauge
moves towards "H" (HOT), pull
over and stop as soon as it is
safe to do so, and allow the
engine to idle until it cools
down. You may proceed once the
engine has cooled sufficiently.
You must decide your vehicle
speed according to the trailer
weight and uphill grade.
Vehicles equipped with a dual
clutch transmission when tow-
ing a trailer on steep grades, the
clutch in the transmission could
overheat.
NOTICE
Do not connect a trailer lighting
system directly to your vehi-
cle's lighting system. Use an
approved trailer wiring harness.
Failure to do so could result in
damage to the vehicle electrical
system and/or personal injury.
Consult an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
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When the clutch is overheated,
the safe protection mode
engages. If the safe protection
mode engages, the gear posi-
tion indicator on the cluster
blinks with a chime sound.
At this time, a warning message
will appear on the LCD display
and driving may not be smooth.
If you ignore this warning, the
driving condition may become
worse.
To return to normal driving con-
dition, stop the vehicle on a flat
road and apply the foot brake for
a few minutes before driving off.Parking on hills
Generally, if you have a trailer
attached to your vehicle, you should
not park your vehicle on a hill.
However, if you ever have to park
your trailer on a hill, here's how to do
it:
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking
space.
Turn the steering wheel in the
direction of the kerb (left if headed
down hill, right if headed up hill).
2. Shift the vehicle to P (Park, for
automatic transmission/dual
clutch transmission vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transmission
vehicle).
3. Set the parking brake and shut off
the vehicle.
4. Place wheel chocks under the
trailer wheels on the down hill side
of the wheels.
5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes,
shift to neutral, release the park-
ing brake and slowly release the
brakes until the trailer chocks
absorb the load.6. Reapply the brakes and parking
brakes.
7. Move the shift lever to P (Park, for
automatic transmission/dual clutch
transmission vehicle) or 1
stgear
when the vehicle is parked on a
uphill grade and in R (Reverse) on
a downhill (for manual transmis-
sion vehicle).
8. Shut off the vehicle and release
the vehicle brakes but leave the
parking brake set.
To prevent serious or fatal
injury:
Do not get out of the vehicle
without the parking brake
firmly set. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You and
others could be seriously or
fatally injured.
Do not apply the accelerator
pedal to hold the vehicle on
an uphill.
WARNING

Ready to leave after parking on
a hill
1. With the shift lever to P (Park, for
automatic transmission/dual
clutch transmission vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transmission
vehicle), apply your brakes and
hold the brake pedal down whilst
you:

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2. Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear
of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up
and store the chocks.
Maintenance when towing a
trailer
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transmission fluid, axle lubri-
cant and cooling system fluid. Brake
condition is another important item to
frequently check. If you’re trailering,
it’s a good idea to review these items
before you start your trip. Don’t forget
to also maintain your trailer and tow-
bar. Follow the maintenance sched-
ule that accompanied your trailer and
check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each
day’s driving. Most importantly, all
towbar nuts and bolts should be
tight.To prevent vehicle damage:
Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
on hot days or during uphill driv-
ing. If the coolant gauge indi-
cates over-heating, switch off
the air conditioner and stop the
vehicle in a safe area to cool
down the engine.
When towing check automatic
transmission fluid more fre-
quently.
If your vehicle is not equipped
with an air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan
to improve engine performance
when towing a trailer.
NOTICE
Driving your vehicle
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What to do in an emergency
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Use of compact spare tyres
(if equipped)
Compact spare tyres are designed
for emergency use only. Drive care-
fully on the compact spare tyre and
always follow the safety precautions.When driving with the compact spare
tyre mounted to your vehicle:
Check the tyre pressure after
installing the compact spare tyre.
The compact spare tyre should be
inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi).
Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash whilst the com-
pact spare tyre is installed.
Do not use the compact spare tyre
on any other vehicle because this
tyre has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
The compact spare tyre's tread life
is shorter than a regular tyre.
Inspect your compact spare tyre
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tyres with the same size
and design, mounted on the same
wheel.
Do not use more than one compact
spare tyre at a time.
Do not tow a trailer whilst the com-
pact spare tyre is installed. To prevent compact spare tyre
failure and loss of control pos-
sibly resulting in an accident:
Only use the compact spare
tyre in an emergency.
NEVER operate your vehicle
over 80 km/h (50 mph).
Do not exceed the vehicle's
maximum load rating or the
load carrying capacity shown
on the sidewall of the com-
pact spare tyre.
Do not use the compact spare
tyre continuously. Repair or
replace the original tyre as
soon as possible to avoid fail-
ure of the compact spare tyre.
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Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distances of less than 8 km in normal temperatures or less than 16 km in freezing temper-
atures
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salt-spread roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
Driving in heavy dust conditions
Driving in heavy traffic
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h
Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the
following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the periods or distances shown in the chart, continue to follow the pre-
scribed maintenance intervals.

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Maintenance
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Climate control air filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E, G
Dual clutch transmission fluidREvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, J
Rear differential oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, J
Propeller shaft (if equipped)IEvery 10,000 km or 12 monthsC, E
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 8 km in nor-
mal temperatures or less than 16 km in freezing temperatures
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravelled or salt
spread roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weather
E : Driving in the heavy dust conditionsF : Driving in heavy traffic areas
G : Driving uphill, downhill, or on mountain roads repeatedly
H : Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I : Driving as patrol car, taxi, commercial vehicle or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving over 170 km/h
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

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Maintenance
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Climate control air filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E, G
Manual transmission fluidREvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 100,000 kmA, C, D, E, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, J
Rear differential oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, J
Propeller shaft (if equipped)IEvery 15,000 km or 12 monthsC, E
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 8 km in nor-
mal temperatures or less than 16 km in freezing temperatures
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravelled or salt
spread roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weather
E : Driving in the heavy dust conditionsF : Driving in heavy traffic areas
G : Driving uphill, downhill, or on mountain roads repeatedly
H : Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I : Driving as patrol car, taxi, commercial vehicle or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving over 170 km/h
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

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Maintenance
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E, G
Manual transmission fluidREvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Automatic transmission fluidREvery 100,000 kmA, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, J
Rear differential oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, J
Propeller shaft (if equipped)IEvery 15,000 km or 12 monthsC, E
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 8 km in nor-
mal temperatures or less than 16 km in freezing temperatures
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravelled or salt
spread roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weather
E : Driving in the heavy dust conditionsF : Driving in heavy traffic areas
G : Driving uphill, downhill, or on mountain roads repeatedly
H : Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I : Driving a patrol car, taxi, commercial vehicle or vehicle towing
J : Driving over 170 km/h
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions