2020 Hyundai Tucson ECO mode

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Driving your vehicle
When driving downhill, you may
use Sports Mode and press the
paddle shifters to downshift to a
lower gear in order to control your
speed without using the brake
pedal excessively.
When you turn the engine on and
off, you may hear clicking sounds
as the system goes through a self
test. This is a normal sound for the
Dual clutch transmission.LCD display for transmission
temperature and warning mes-
sage
Transmission temperature
gauge
Select trip computer mode on the
LCD display and move to the trans-
mission temperature screen to see
the temperature of the dual clutch
transmission.
Try to drive so that the temperature
gauge does not show high/over-
heat. When the transmission is
overheated, the warning message
will display on the LCD. Follow the
displayed message. The transmission temperature is
displayed in three colours (white,
orange and red) as it increases. (if
equipped with the cluster type B)
An orange temperature gauge is
displayed right before the warning
message appears on the LCD dis-
play. (if equipped)
5Due to transmission failure, you
may not continue to drive and
the position indicator (D, R) on
the cluster will blink. We recom-
mend you to contact an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer and have
the system checked.
WARNING Increase (high temperature)
on the transmission tempera-
ture gauge usually appears on
an incline when the vehicle is
stopped for a long time using
accelerator pedal, without
depressing the brake pedal.
To maintain the optimal trans-
mission performance, drive
so that the white gauge is not
exceeded. (if equipped)
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D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transmission will automatically
shift through a 7-gear sequence, pro-
viding the best fuel economy and
power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or driving uphill, depress
the accelerator fully. The transmis-
sion will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear (or gears, as
appropriate).
The DRIVE MODE switch, located
on the shift lever console, allows the
driver to switch from COMFORT
mode to SPORT or ECO mode (if
equipped).
For more details, refer to "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System"
later in this chapter.Always make sure the vehicle is
stationary, at a complete stop,
before selecting D (Drive).
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in motion, sports mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D
(Drive) position into the manual gate.
To return to D (Drive) range opera-
tion, push the shift lever back into the
main gate.
In manual shift mode, moving the
shift lever rearwards and forwards
will allow you to select the desired
range of gears for the current driving
conditions.
Up (+) : Push the lever forward
once to shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Pull the lever rearwards
once to shift down one
gear.
NOTICE
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OTLE055007R
+ (UP)
- (DOWN)
Do not shift into gear unless
your foot is firmly on the
brake pedal. Shifting into gear
when the engine is running at
high speed can cause the
vehicle to move very rapidly.
You may lose control of the
vehicle and cause accidents.
Do not drive with the shift
lever in N (Neutral). The
engine brake will not work
and may lead to an accident.
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Driving your vehicle
If you need to use the shift-lock sys-
tem, we recommend that the system
be inspected by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer immediately.
Ignition key interlock system
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position, apply the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key
with you when exiting the vehicle.
Good driving practices
Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in
motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
Do not move the shift lever to N
(Neutral) when driving. Doing so
may result in an accident because
of a loss of engine braking and the
transmission could be damaged.
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
consistent pedal pressure can
result in the brakes overheating,
brake wear and possibly even
brake failure.
When driving in sports mode, slow
down before shifting to a lower
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear
may not be engaged if the engine
rpms are outside of the allowable
range.
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When you stay in the vehicle
with the engine running, be
careful not to depress the accel-
erator pedal for a long period of
time. The engine or exhaust
system may overheat and start
a fire.
The exhaust gas and the
exhaust system are very hot.
Keep away from the exhaust
system components.
Do not stop or park over flam-
mable materials, such as dry
grass, paper or leaves. They
may ignite and cause a fire.
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In an Automatic transmission/dual
clutch transmission vehicle
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, engine
bonnet and tailgate.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal
whilst the shift lever is in R
(Rear), D (Drive) or Sports mode.
Make sure the Parking Brake
Warning light goes off.
Information
• For your safety, you can engage the
EPB even though the Engine
Stop/Start button is in the OFF posi-
tion, but you cannot release it.
• For your safety, depress the brake
pedal and release the parking brake
manually with the EPB switch when
you drive downhill or when revers-
ing the vehicle.
Information - Manual trans-
mission
A vehicle towing a trailer on a hill or
on an incline may roll slightly rear-
wards when starting the vehicle.
To prevent the situation follow the
below instructions.
1. Depress the clutch pedal and select
a gear.
2. Keep pulling up the EPB switch.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal and
slowly release the clutch pedal.
4. If the vehicle starts off with enough
driving power release the EPB
switch.
Do not follow the above procedure
when driving on a flat level ground.
The vehicle may suddenly move for-
ward. If the parking brake warning
light is still on even though the
EPB has been released, we rec-
ommend that the system be
checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not drive your vehicle with
the EPB applied. It may cause
excessive brake pad and brake
rotor wear.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) does not release:
We recommend that you contact an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer and
load the vehicle on a flatbed tow
truck to have the system checked.
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Driving your vehicle
If you continuously notice a noise
or burning smell when the EPB is
used for emergency braking, we
recommend that the system be
checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) does not release
If the EPB does not release normal-
ly, we recommend that you contact
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer and
the vehicle on a flatbed tow truck to
have the system checked.
AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
This feature keeps the brake applied
when the shift lever is in D (Drive), R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) or Sports
Mode with the feature enabled and
when the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle.
To apply :
1. With the driver's door, engine bon-
net and tailgate closed, fasten the
driver's seat belt or depress the
brake pedal and then press the
[AUTO HOLD] switch. The white
AUTO HOLD indicator will come
on and the system will be in the
standby position.
NOTICE
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5ABS is an electronic braking system
that helps prevent a braking skid.
ABS allows the driver to steer and
brake at the same time.
Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to
pump your brakes. Depress your
brake pedal as hard as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear sounds from
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and it means your ABS is
active.
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from sudden changes in
direction, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather con-
ditions.ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
ing wheel movement can still cause
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem may result in a longer stopping
distance than for vehicles equipped
with a conventional brake system.
The ABS warning light ( ) will stay
on for several seconds after the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
position. During that time, the ABS
will go through self-diagnosis and the
light will go off if everything is nor-
mal. If the light stays on, you may
have a problem with your ABS. We
recommend that you contact an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.On roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has different
surface height.
Tyre chains are installed on
your vehicle.
The safety features of an ABS
or ESC equipped vehicle should
not be tested by high speed
driving or cornering. This could
endanger the safety of yourself
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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
(if equipped)
A vehicle has the tendency to slide
rearwards on a steep slope, before
depressing the accelerator after a
stop. The HAC prevents the vehicle
from sliding rearwards by automati-
cally operating the brake systems for
about 2 seconds. The brake systems
are automatically released, when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
Information
• The HAC does not operate when the
shift lever is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral)
• The HAC activates even when the
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
off. However, it does not activate,
when the ESC is not operationg nor-
mally.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
(if equipped)
The Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
supports the driver come down a
steep hill without depressing the
brake pedal.It slows down the vehicle under 8
km/h (for automatic transmission/dual
clutch transmission) or 8 km/h (for
manual transmission vehicles) and
lets the driver concentrate on steer-
ing the vehicle.
The DBC defaults to the OFF
position whenever the ignition
switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion.
Noise or vibration may occur
from the brakes when the DBC is
activated.
The rear stop light comes on
when DBC is activated.
NOTICE
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The HAC is activated only for
about 2 seconds, so always
depress the accelerator pedal
to begin driving upwards after a
stop.
WARNING
OTL055119R
■Type A
OTLE055022R
■Type B
Always turn off the DBC on nor-
mal roads. The DBC might acti-
vate inadvertently from the
standby mode when driving
through speed bumps or mak-
ing sharp curves.
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DBC operation
The DBC may not deactivate on
steep inclines even though the
brake or accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Do not turn on the DBC when
driving with shift lever in 3
rdgear
(and above) for vehicles with
manual transmission. The
engine may stop if the DBC sys-
tem is activated.
The DBC does not operate when:
- The shift lever is in P (Park).
- The ESC is activated.
NOTICE
Standby
Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is under
40km/h. The DBC system will turn ON and enter the
standby mode.
The system does not turn ON if vehicle speed is over
40km/h.
In the standby mode, if vehicle speed is under 35km/h
whilst driving down a steep hill, the DBC will activate
automatically.
In the activated mode, the DBC will temporarily deacti-
vate under the following conditions:


The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed.
If the above conditions are gone, the DBC will automat-
ically activate again.
The DBC will turn OFF under the following conditions:


Activated
Temporarily
deactivated
OFF Mode Indicator light Description
blinks
illuminated
not
illuminated
illuminated
If the DBC red indicator light
illuminates, the system may
have overheated or have mal-
functioned. When the warning
light illuminates even though
the DBC system has cooled off,
we recommend that the vehicle
be checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING