2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID ECO mode

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Welcome System
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The welcome system will illuminate the
vehicle door handles when the driver
approaches with the smart key.
Door handle lamp
When all the doors (and liftgate) are
closed and locked, the door handle lamp
will turn on for approximately 15 seconds
if any of the below is performed.
1. If ‘Convenience
Ÿ Welcome mirror/
light
Ÿ On door unlock’ is selected in
the User Settings mode on the LCD
display,
• the lamps will turn on when the door lock button is pressed on the
smart key.
• the lamps will turn on when the button of the outside door handle
is pressed with the smart key in
possession.
2. If both ‘Convenience
Ÿ Welcome mirror/light
Ÿ On door unlock’ and
‘Convenience
Ÿ Welcome mirror/light

Ÿ On driver approach’ is selected in
the User Settings mode on the LCD
display, the lamps will turn on when
the vehicle is approached with the
smart key in possession.
You can activate or deactivate Welcome
Light function from the User Settings
mode on the LCD display.
Headlight and position lamp
When the headlight (lamp switch in the
headlight or AUTO position) is on and
all doors (and liftgate) are locked and
closed, the position lamp and headlight
will come on for 15 seconds when the
door unlock button is pressed on the
smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button, the position lamp and
headlight will turn off immediately.
Interior lamp
When the interior lamp switch is in the position and all doors (and liftgate)
are closed and locked, the room lamp
will come on for 30 seconds if any of the
below is performed.
- When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
- When you put your hand in the outside door handle while carrying the
smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button on the smart key the
lamps will turn off immediately.

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
position during
cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection button to the
position
and fan speed control knob to a lower
speed.
• For maximum defrost performance, set the temperature control to the
highest temperature setting and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.
• If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors, and all side
windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield.
NOTICE
If the engine temperature is still cold
after starting, then a brief engine warm
up period may be required for the
vented air flow to become warm or hot.
Automatic Climate Control
System
To defog inside windshield
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1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature, outside (fresh) air
position and higher fan speed will be
selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh)
air position and higher fan speed are
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button or knob manually.
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.

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To defrost outside windshield
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„„ Type A Type A„„ Type B Type B
1. Set fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected
ambient temperature and outside
(fresh) air position will be selected
automatically.
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.
Auto Defogging System
on Models with Automatic
Temperature Control
Auto defogging reduces the possibility of
fogging up the inside of the windshield
by automatically sensing the moisture on
inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is on.
Information
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside
temperature is below 14°F (-10°C).
To cancel or set the Auto Defogging
System, keep the front defroster button
pressed for 3 seconds. The “ADS OFF”
symbol will be shown in the climate
display to inform you that the system
is deactivated. To re-activate the auto
defogging system, follow the procedure
mentioned above and the “ADS OFF”
symbol will disappear.
If the battery has been disconnected
or discharged, it resets to the auto
defogging status.
Information
For efficiency, do not select recirculated
air position while the Auto defogging
system is operating.
NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the top of the windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.

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When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the indicator
will illuminate.
If a high amount of humidity is detected
in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging
System will be enabled. The following
steps will be performed automatically:
Step 1) Air conditioning will turn ON.
Step 2) Air intake control will change to Fresh mode.
Step 3) Mode will change to defrost to direct airflow to the windshield.
Step 4) Fan speed will be set to MAX.
If the air conditioning is off or
recirculation mode is manually selected
while Auto Defogging System is ON, the
Auto Defogging System indicator will
blink 3 times to signal that the manual
operation has been canceled.
Turning the Auto Defogging System
ON or OFF
Climate control system
Press the front windshield defroster
butt
on for 3 seconds when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
turned off, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
3 times and ADS OFF will be displayed on
the climate control information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
turned on, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
6 times without a signal.
Infotainment system
Auto Defogging System can be turned
on and o
ff by selecting ‘Setup
Ÿ
Vehicle Settings
Ÿ Climate
Ÿ Defog/
Defrost Options
Ÿ Auto Defog’ from the
infotainment system screen.
For detailed information, refer to the
separately supplied infotainment
system manual.
Information
• When the air conditioning is turned
on by Auto Defogging System, if you
try to turn off the air conditioning, the
indicator will blink 3 times and the air
conditioning will not be turned off.
• To maintain the effectiveness and
efficiency of the Auto Defogging
System, do not select Recirculation
mode while the system is operating.
• When Auto Defogging System is
operating, fan speed adjustment,
temperature adjustment, and air intake
control selection are all disabled.
NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the upper end of the windshield
glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.
Auto Dehumidify
To increase cabin air quality and reduce
windshield misting, recirculation mode
switches off automatically after about 5
to 30 minutes, depending on the outside
temperature, and the air intake will
change to fresh mode.
Turning Auto Dehumidify ON or OFF
Climate control system
To turn the Auto Dehumidify feature
on or o

ff, select Face level () mode
and press the air intake control ()
button at least five times within three
seconds. When Auto Dehumidify is
turned on, the air intake control button
indicator will blink 6 times. When turned
off, the indicator will blink 3 times.

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Infotainment system
Auto Dehumidify can be turned on and
o
ff by selecting ‘Setup
Ÿ Vehicle Settings

Ÿ Climate
Ÿ Automatic Ventilation
Ÿ
Auto Dehumidify’ from the infotainment
system screen.
For detailed information, refer to the
separately supplied infotainment
system manual.
Recirculating Air when Washer
Fluid is Used
Recirculation mode automatically
activates to reduce any unpleasant scent
of the washer fluid from entering the
cabin when the windshield washer is
used.
When it is shifted to the recirculation
mode, the unpleasant scent may flow
into the vehicle.
However, In cold whether to prevent
the windshield from fogging up, the
recirculation mode may not be selected.
Automatic Recirc Mode When
Washer Fluid is Used - ON or OFF
Climate control system
You can choose to turn OFF the
Aut
omatic Recirc Mode when washer
fluid is used. To adjust this feature,
select Floor level (
) mode, and then
while pressing and holding the A/C
button, press the air intake control (
)
button four times within 2 seconds.After
performing the button press sequence
described above, when the Automatic
Recirc Mode feature is disabled, you will
see the air intake control button blink 3
times (feature OFF). When the air intake
control button blinks 6 times, the feature
is enabled (feature ON). Infotainment system
Activate upon Washer Fluid Use can be
turned on and o

ff by selecting ‘Setup
Ÿ
Vehicle Settings
Ÿ Climate
Ÿ Recirculate
Air
Ÿ Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
(or Interlocking washer fluid)’ from the
infotainment system screen.
For detailed information, refer to the
separately supplied infotainment
system manual.
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation
(if equipped)
When the sunroof is opened, fresh
mode will be automatically selected.
At this time, if you press the air intake
control button, recirculation mode will
be selected but will change back to fresh
mode after 3 minutes. When the sunroof
is closed, the air intake position will
return to the original position that was
selected.
Automatic Controls for the
Driver Based on Climate Control
System Settings
The temperature of the driver’s seat
warmer, air ventilated seat and heated
steering wheel is automatically
controlled depending on the inside and
outside temperature of the vehicle when
the engine is running.
To use these features, it must be
enabled from the Settings menu in the
infotainment system screen. Select:
- Setup
Ÿ Vehicle Settings
Ÿ Seat
Ÿ Heated/Ventilated Features
Ÿ Heated/
Ventilated Features
Ÿ Auto. Controls
That Use Climate Control Settings
For more details on Auto Comfort
Control, refer to “Seat Warmers” and
“Air ventilation seats” section in chapter
3 and “Heated Steering Wheel” section
in chapter 5.

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SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)
If the SEEK/PRESET switch is pressed up
or down and held for 0.8 second or more,
it will function in the following modes:
• RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK
select butt

on. It will SEEK until you
release the button.
• MEDIA mode
It will function as the FF/RW button.
If the SEEK/PRESET s
witch is pressed up
or down, it will function in the following
modes:
• RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION
UP/DOWN butt

on.
• MEDIA mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/
DOWN butt

on.
MODE (3)
Press the MODE button to toggle
through Radio or Media modes.
MUTE () (4)
• Press the MUTE button to mute the sound.
• Press the MUTE button again to activate the sound.
Information
See additional information in supplied
Infotainment Manual.
Infotainment System
For detailed information, refer to the
separately supplied infotainment system
manual.
Voice Recognition
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For detailed information, refer to the
separately supplied infotainment
system manual.

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Starting the engine
WARNING

[Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.

[ Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.
Information

[The vehicle will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.

[ Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the hybrid system may not start.

[ When the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ACC or ON position, any door
is open, the system checks for the
smart key. When the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the “
” indicator
will blink and the warning “Key not in
vehicle” will come on. When all doors
are closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle when in the ACC position or
if the hybrid system is ON.
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Make sure the shift button is in P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button. If the vehicle starts, the “
” indicator
will come on.
Information

[ Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.

[ Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.

[ If ambient temperature is low,
the “
” indicator may remain
illuminated longer than the normal
amount of time.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:

[ If the “
” indicator turns off while
you are in motion, do not attempt to
move the shift button to the P (Park)
position.

[ Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the vehicle.

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D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through a 6-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D
(Drive) button by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine ON. Then depress
the accelerator pedal smoothly.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator. The transmission will
automatically downshift to the next
lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).
When the vehicle is stopped in D (Drive)
position, if you open the driver’s door
with the seat belt unfastened, the gear is
shifted to P (Park) position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s
door with the seat belt unfastened,
the gear may be not shifted to P (Park)
position automatically for protecting the
automatic transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the
shift button console, allows the driver to
switch from NORMAL mode to SPORT or
ECO mode. (if equipped)
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” later in this
chapter.
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic
transmission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the transmission
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the R(Reverse) button.
To stay in N (Neutral) position when
vehicle is Off
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If you want to keep the N (Neutral)
position after the vehicle is OFF, do the
following.
1. Release the parking brake when the engine is running or the Engine Start/
Stop button is ON position. If Auto
Hold is activated, please turn off Auto
Hold.
2. Push the N (neutral) button while depressing the brake pedal.
3. When you take your foot off the brake pedal, the message ‘Press and hold
OK button to stay in Neutral when
vehicle is Off’ (or 'Hold OK button to
stay in neutral gear position when
vehicle is Off') will appear on the
cluster LCD display.
4. Press and hold the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1
second.