2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID Owners Manual

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Power liftgate open/close button (Outside
the power liftgate)
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When the liftgate is closed, press the
power liftgate open/close button to open
the liftgate.
If the vehicle is locked, press the power
liftgate open/close button with the smart
key in your possession.
If the liftgate is unlocked, the liftgate
will open or close with a warning sound
when the power liftgate open/close
button is pressed without carrying the
smart key.
Power liftgate open/close button (Inside
the power
liftgate)
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Press the power liftgate open/close
button. The liftgate opens or closes with
a warning sound. Automatic reverse
During power liftgate operation if the
po

wer liftgate senses any obstacle,
the liftgate will stop or will fully open.
The automatic reverse feature may
not operate properly, or it may operate
unexpectedly under the following
circumstances:
• The automatic reverse feature may not detect the resistance if the
detected resistance is below a certain
level, or if the liftgate is almost fully
closed near the latched position.
• The automatic reverse feature may operate if a strong impact is applied
with no obstructions placed.
WARNING
Never intentionally place any object
or part of your body in the path of
the power liftgate to make sure the
automatic reverse feature operates.
Serious injury, or damage to the vehicle
or object may occur.
Information
The power liftgate may stop operating if
the automatic reverse feature operates
more than two times while attempting to
open or close the liftgate. If this occurs,
carefully open or close the liftgate
manually, and then after 30 seconds try to
operate the power liftgate automatically
again.

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Setting the power liftgate
To use each feature, you must select the
opening speed or opening height from
the settings menu. Deselect the settings
when you do not want to use the feature.
Power liftgate opening speed
To adjust the power liftgate speed, select
‘U
ser Settings
Ÿ Door/Liftgate
Ÿ Power
Liftgate Opening Speed
Ÿ Fast/Slow’
in the instrument cluster or ‘Setup
Ÿ
Vehicle Settings
Ÿ Door/Liftgate
Ÿ Power
Liftgate Opening Speed
Ÿ Fast/Slow’ in
the infotainment system. (Default setting
is ‘Fast’)
Power liftgate opening height
To adjust the power liftgate opening
height, select ‘U
ser Settings
Ÿ Door/
Liftgate
Ÿ Power Liftgate Opening Height

Ÿ Full Open/Level 3/Level 2/Level 1/User
Height Setting’ in the instrument cluster
or ‘Setup
Ÿ Vehicle Settings
Ÿ Door/
Liftgate
Ÿ Power Liftgate Opening Height

Ÿ Full Open/Level 3/Level 2/Level 1/
User Height Setting’ in the infotainment
system.
The infotainment system may change
after updates. For detailed information
on system settings, See additional
information in supplied Infotainment
Manual. User height setting
1. Position the liftgate manually to the
height y
ou prefer.
2. Press the power liftgate open/close button located inside the liftgate for
more than 3 seconds.
If ‘User Height Setting’ is selected for
the power liftgate opening height, the
power liftgate will automatically open
to the height manually set by you.
Information
• If the power liftgate opening height
has not been manually set, the power
liftgate will fully open when ‘User
Height Setting’ from the infotainment
system is selected.
• If one of the height setting (Full Open/
Level 3/Level 2/Level 1) is selected from
the settings menu in the infotainment
system, and then ‘User Height Setting’
is selected, the liftgate will open to the
height manually set by you.
• The power liftgate opening speed
and opening height settings change
according to the linked User Profile.
If the User Profile is changed, power
liftgate opening speed and opening
height settings will change accordingly.

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Resetting the power liftgate
In some circumstances resetting the
power liftgate operation may need to
be performed. Some instances where
resetting the power liftgate may be
required include:
• When the 12-volt battery is recharged
• When the 12-volt battery is reinstalled after removal or replacement (for
Plug-in Hybrid vehicle)
• When the related fuse is reinstalled after removal or replacement
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1. With the engine off or running, put the gear in P (Park).
2. Press the power liftgate open/close inner button (B) and outer button (A)
simultaneously until a chime sounds.
3. Slowly close the liftgate manually.
4. Press the power liftgate open/close outer button. The power liftgate will
open with a chime sound.
Wait until the liftgate fully opens to
complete resetting. If the liftgate
stops before it is fully open, resetting
cannot be completed.
Information
If the power liftgate does not operate
properly after the above procedure, have
the system inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Emergency liftgate safety release
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To unlock and open the liftgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following procedure:
1. Insert a long, flat object, such as a key into the opening at the bottom of the
liftgate.
2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the liftgate.
3. Push the liftgate to open.
WARNING
• For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
liftgate safety release latch in the
vehicle and how to open the liftgate
if you are accidentally locked in the
luggage compartment.
• No one, including animals, should
be allowed to occupy the luggage
compartment of the vehicle at any
time. The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the event
of an accident.
• Use the release latch for
emergencies only. Use extreme
caution, especially while the vehicle
is in motion.

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Smart Liftgate (if equipped)
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On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,
the liftgate can be opened with hands-
free activation using the smart liftgate
system.
Using smart liftgate
The hands-free smart liftgate system
can be opened automatically when the
following conditions are met:
• The smart liftgate option is enabled in the Settings menu in the infotainment
system screen.
• The smart liftgate is activated and ready 15 seconds after all the doors
are closed and locked.
• The smart liftgate will open when the smart key is detected in the area
behind the vehicle for 3 seconds.
Information
The smart liftgate will NOT operate when:
• A door is not locked or closed.
• The smart key is detected within
15 seconds from when the doors were
closed and locked.
• The smart key is detected within
15 seconds after the doors are closed
and locked, and within 60 in. (150
cm) from the front door handles. (for
vehicles equipped with Welcome Light).
• The smart key is in the vehicle. 1. Settings
To activate the Smart Liftgate, go to
User Settings Mode and select Smart
Liftgate on the LCD display.
2. Detect and Alert The smart liftgate detecting area
extends approximately 20-40 in. (50-
100 cm) behind the vehicle. If you are
positioned in the detecting area and
are carrying the smart key, the hazard
warning lights will blink and the chime
will sound to alert you that the smart
liftgate will open.
Information
Do not approach the detecting area if you
do not want the liftgate to open. If you
have unintentionally entered the detecting
area and the hazard warning lights and
chime starts to operate, move away from
the area behind the vehicle with the smart
key. The liftgate will remain closed.
3. Automatic openingAfter the hazard warning lights blink
and the chime sounds 6 times, the
smart liftgate will open.

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Deactivating smart liftgate
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1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate open/close (Power liftgate)
If you press any button on the smart key
during the Detect and Alert stage, the
smart liftgate will be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the smart liftgate for
emergency situations.
• If you press the door unlock button (2), the smart liftgate will be
deactivated temporarily. But, if you do
not open any door for 30 seconds, the
smart liftgate will be activated again.
• If you press the liftgate open button (3) for more than 1 second, the liftgate
opens.
• The smart liftgate will still be activated if you press the door lock button (1) or
liftgate open/close button (3) on the
smart key as long as the smart liftgate
is not already in the Detect and Alert
stage.
• In case you have deactivated the smart liftgate by pressing the smart
key button and opened a door, the
smart liftgate can be activated again
by closing and locking all doors.
Detecting area
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• The smart liftgate detecting area extends approximately 20-40 in. (50-
100 cm) behind the vehicle. If you are
positioned in the detecting area and
are carrying the smart key, the hazard
warning lights will blink and the chime
will sound for about 3 seconds to alert
you that the liftgate will open.
• The alert stops once the smart key is moved outside of the detecting area
within the 3 second period.
Information
• Smart liftgate may not operate
properly if any of the following occur:
- The smart key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
- The smart key is near a mobile two
way radio system or a mobile phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.
• Smart liftgate detecting area may
change when:
- The vehicle is parked on an incline
or slope.
- One side of the vehicle is raised or
lowered relative to the opposite side.

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Fuel Filler Door (Hybrid vehicle)
Opening the fuel filler door
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1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure driver’s door is unlocked.
3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel filler door.
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4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to access the fuel tank cap.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
The fuel filler door will unlock when
driver’s door is unlocked.
To unlock fuel filler door:
• Press the unlock button on your smart
key
• Press the central door unlock button on
armrest trim of driver’s door
• Pull the driver’s inside door handle
outward
The fuel filler door will lock when
driver’s door is locked.
To lock fuel filler door:
• Press the lock button on your smart key
• Press the Central Door lock button on
armrest trim of driver’s door

à All doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph. Fuel
filler door is also locked when vehicle
speed exceeds 9 mph.
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 deicer fluid (do not use
radiator antifreeze) or move the vehicle to
a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

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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.
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To lock the fuel filler door, make sure the
fuel filler door is completely closed. Press
the LOCK button on the remote key or
smart key to lock your vehicle. The fuel
filler door will also lock.
Note that if the fuel filler door is not
completely closed when the vehicle is
locked, the fuel filler door will not be
locked.
CAUTION
Make sure the fuel filler door is
completely closed before driving
through a car wash or operating a high
pressure spray washer.
WARNING
Automotive fuel 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 gas station.
• Before refueling, note the location
of the Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe
distance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source,
with your bare hand.
• Do not use mobile phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire. •
Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling.
You can generate a buildup of
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any item
or fabric capable of producing
static electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. If you must re-enter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous
static electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle
or other fuel source, with your bare
hand.
• When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact
between your bare hand and the
vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.
• Use only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to carry and
store fuel.
• When refueling, always shift the
gear to the P (Park) position, set
the parking brake, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to the
engine can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.
• Do not use matches or a lighter and
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette
in your vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.
• Do not over-fill or top-off your
vehicle tank, which can cause fuel
spillage.

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• If a fire breaks out during refueling,
leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and
immediately contact the manager
of the gas station and then contact
the local fire department. Follow any
safety instructions they provide.
• If pressurized 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 completely removing the cap.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according
to the “Fuel Requirements” section in
suggested in chapter 1.
NOTICE
• Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces 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.
Fuel Filler Door (Plug-in hybrid
vehicle)
Opening the fuel filler door
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1. Turn the vehicle completely OFF. Do
not leave the vehicle with the ignition
in the ON position or with the engine
running. Doing so may cause the
check engine light to illuminate.
2. Push the fuel filler door open button.
NOTICE
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the lid to break the
ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the
lid. If necessary, spray around the lid
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.