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NOTICE indicates a situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in vehicle damage.
Petrol engine
Unleaded
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 or higher. Do not use
methanol blended fuels.
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as min-
imise exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
NOTICE
F7
Introduction
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
CAUTION
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•Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off
when refuelling.
Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.
WARNING
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL.
The use of leaded fuel is detri-
mental to the catalytic converter
and will damage the engine
control system’s oxygen sensor
and affect emission control.
Never add any fuel system
cleaning agents to the fuel tank
other than what has been spec-
ified (We recommend that you
consult an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer for details.)
CAUTION
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1. Engine coolant reservoir/
Radiator cap .....................................7-35
2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-39
3. Air cleaner ........................................7-43
4. Engine oil dipstick ............................7-32
5. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-33
6. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir ...7-40
7. Fuse box ...........................................7-67
8. Battery ..............................................7-49
9. Fuel filter ...........................................7-42
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The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■ ■Diesel Engine (R 2.0 TCI)
Your vehicle at a glance
1-8
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3-44
Convenient features of your vehicle
Fuel filler door
Opening the fuel filler door
1. Turn off the engine.
2. The vehicle may be unlocked by
any of the following methods:
- Press the door unlock button on
the remote key or smart key.
- Press the central door unlock but-
ton of driver’s door side.
- Pull the inside door handle of dri-
ver’s door.
3. To open the fuel filler door, press
the centre edge of the fuel filler
door.
Information
If the driver's side door lock is not
released, the fuel cover is not open
4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to
fully open.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),
turn it anticlockwise. You may hear
a hissing noise as the pressure
inside the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break
the ice and release the door. Do not
pry on the door. If necessary, spray
around the door with an approved de-
icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-
freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
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3-45
Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.
Petrol is highly flammable and
explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the service station.
Before refuelling, note the
location of the Emergency
Petrol Shut-Off, if available, at
the service station.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
WARNING
Do not use mobile phones
whilst refuelling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from mobile phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapours
and cause a fire.
Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refu-
elling. You can generate a
build-up of static electricity by
touching, rubbing or sliding
against any item or fabric
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapours causing a fire. If you
must re-enter the vehicle, you
should once again eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle or other petrol source,
with your bare hand.When refuelling, always move
the shift lever to the P (Park)
position (for automatic trans-
mission/dual clutch transmis-
sion) or first gear or R
(Reverse, for manual trans-
mission), set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch to the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Sparks produced by
electrical components related
to the engine can ignite fuel
vapours causing a fire.
When using an approved
portable fuel container, be
sure to place the container on
the ground prior to refuelling.
Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite
fuel vapours causing a fire.
Once refuelling has begun,
contact between your bare
hand and the vehicle should
be maintained until the filling
is complete.
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3-46
Convenient features of your vehicle
Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the "Fuel Requirements"
suggested in the Introduction chapter.
Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type
of fuel spilled on painted sur-
faces may damage the paint.
If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent
specified for your vehicle. An
incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction
of the fuel system or emission
control system.
NOTICE
iUse only approved portable
plastic fuel containers
designed to carry and store
petrol.
Do not use matches or a
lighter and do not smoke or
leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle whilst at a service sta-
tion, especially during refu-
elling.
Do not over-fill or top-off your
vehicle tank, which can cause
petrol spillage.
If a fire breaks out during refu-
elling, leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately con-
tact the manager of the gas
station and then contact the
local fire department. Follow
any safety instructions they
provide.If pressurised fuel sprays out,
it can cover your clothes or
skin and thus subject you to
the risk of fire and burns.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.
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3-63
Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Fuel Gauge
This gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
Information
• The fuel tank capacity is given in
chapter 8.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented with
a low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is
nearly empty.
• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier
than usual due to the movement of
fuel in the tank.
Avoid driving with an extremely
low fuel level. Running out of fuel
could cause the engine to misfire
damaging the catalytic converter.
NOTICE
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■Type A■Type B
Fuel Gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addi-
tional fuel as soon as possible
after the warning light comes
on or when the gauge indicator
comes close to the "0 or E
(Empty)" level.
WARNING
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7-4
Maintenance
1. Engine coolant reservoir/Radiator cap
2. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
7. Fuse box
8. Battery
9. Fuel filter
* : if equipped
OTLE078001RThe actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■ ■Diesel Engine (R 2.0 TCI)
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![Hyundai Tucson 2020 Owners Manual - RHD (UK, Australia) 7-10
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Petrol Engine [1.6 T-GDI])
Months1224364860728496
Km x 1,0001020304050607080
Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2 *3RRRRRRRR
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Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Petrol Engine [1.6 T-GDI])
Months1224364860728496
Km x 1,0001020304050607080
Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2 *3RRRRRRRR
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7-10
Maintenance
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Petrol Engine [1.6 T-GDI])
Months1224364860728496
Km x 1,0001020304050607080
Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2 *3RRRRRRRR
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hoseIIIIIIII
Fuel additives *4Add every 10,000 km or 12 months
Air cleaner filterIIIRIIIR
Spark plugs *5Replace every 70,000 km or 84 months
Vapour hose and fuel filler capI
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)I
Vaccum hose (if equipped)IIIIIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
*2: Check the engine oil level for leaks every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
*3: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can dam-
age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
*
4: If good quality petrols meeting Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalent are not available, using one bottle of additive is
recommended. Additives are available from your authorised HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
*
5: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM