2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID key

Foreword/Starting your Hybrid/Plug-in hybrid vehicle1-50
Starting the Vehicle
Vehicles with smart key system
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Make sure the shift button is in P (Park). With the shift button in N
(Neutral), you cannot start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button. If the hybrid system starts, the “
”
indicator will come on.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without depressing
the accelerator.
After following the start procedures,
“
” indicator on the instrument
cluster will turn on. For more details,
please check chapter 6.
ECONOMICAL and SAFE OPERATION of
Hybrid system
• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate and maintain a steady
cruising speed. Do not make “jack-
rabbit” starts. Do not race between
stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you can
avoid unnecessary braking. This also
reduces brake wear out.
• The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle decelerates.
• When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatically
recharges the hybrid battery.
• When the engine is running with the shift button in N (Neutral), the hybrid
system cannot generate electricity.
The hybrid battery cannot recharge
with the shift button in N (Neutral).
Information
In the hybrid system, the engine
automatically runs and stops. When
the hybrid system operates, the “
”
indicator is illuminated.
In the following situation, the engine may
operate automatically.
- When the engine is ready to run
- When the hybrid battery is being
charged
- Depending on the temperature
condition of the hybrid battery
Special Features
Hybrid vehicles sound different than
gasoline engine vehicles. When the
hybrid system operates, you may
hear a sound from the hybrid battery
system under the floor. If you apply
the accelerator pedal rapidly, you may
hear an unconventional sound. When
you apply the brake pedal, you may
hear a sound from the regenerative
brake system. When the hybrid system
is turned off or on, you may hear a
sound in the engine compartment. If
you depress the brake pedal repeatedly
when the hybrid system is turned on,
you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment. None of these sounds
indicate a problem. These are normal
characteristics of hybrid vehicles.
If any of following occur, it’s a normal
condition if you hear a motor sound in
the engine compartment:
- After turning off the hybrid system, the brake pedal is released.
- When the hybrid system is turned off, the brake pedal is applied.
- When the driver door is opened.
DRIVING THE HYBRID VEHICLE

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WARNING
If a fire occurs:
• If a small scale fire occurs, use a fire
extinguisher (ABC, BC) that is meant
for electrical fires.
If it is impossible to extinguish
the fire in the early stage, remain
a safe distance from the vehicle
and immediately call your local
fire emergency responders. Also,
advise them that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
If the fire spreads to the high voltage
battery, large amount of water is
needed to put out the fire.
Using small amount of water or
fire extinguishers not meant for
electrical fires could cause serious
injury or death from electrical
shocks.
• Upon witnessing any sparks, gases,
flames, or fuel leakage of your
vehicle, immediately call emergency
services or contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. Also, advise them
that a hybrid vehicle is involved.
WARNING
When a submersion in water occurs:
When your vehicle is flooded in water, a
high-voltage battery may cause shock
or fires. Thus, turn the hybrid system
OFF, take the key in your possession and
escape to a safe place. Never attempt
physical contact with your flooded
vehicle.
Immediately contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and advise them that a
hybrid vehicle is involved.
When the Hybrid Vehicle Shuts
Off
When the high voltage battery or 12 volt
battery is discharged, or when the fuel
tank is empty, the hybrid system may
not operate while driving. When the
Hybrid system does not operate, do the
following:
1. Gradually reduce the vehicle speed.
Pull over your vehicle off the road in a
safe area.
2. Make sure the shift button is in P (Park).
3. Turn ON the hazard warning flashers.
4. Turn OFF the vehicle, and try to start the hybrid system again, while
depressing the brake pedal and
turning on the ignition switch.
5. When the hybrid system still does not operate, refer to “Jump starting”
section in chapter 8.
Before jump-starting the vehicle,
check the fuel level and the exact
procedure to jump start. For further
details, refer to “Jump starting”
section in chapter 8. When the fuel
level is low, do not attempt to drive
the vehicle only with the battery
power. The high voltage battery may
be discharged, and the hybrid system
will turn OFF.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light ...........................................4-20
Immobilizer Indicator Light (without smart key) ...................................................4-20
Immobilizer indicator light (with smart key) ...........................................................4-21
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light .........................................................4-21
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................\
................ 4-22
High beam indicator light ........................................................................\
............... 4-22
Low beam indicator light ........................................................................\
................ 4-22
Light ON indicator light ........................................................................\
................... 4-22
High Beam Assist indicator light ........................................................................\
..... 4-22
Cruise indicator light ........................................................................\
....................... 4-22
SPORT Mode indicator light ........................................................................\
............ 4-23
SMART Mode indicator light ........................................................................\
........... 4-23
LCD Display Messages ........................................................................\
....................... 4-23 Shift to P ........................................................................\
........................................... 4-23
Low key battery ........................................................................\
................................ 4-23
Press START button while turning wheel ............................................................... 4-23
Check steering wheel lock system ........................................................................\
. 4-23
Press brake pedal to start engine ........................................................................\
... 4-24
Key not in vehicle ........................................................................\
............................. 4-24
Key not detected ........................................................................\
.............................. 4-24
Press START button again ........................................................................\
............... 4-24
Press START button with key ........................................................................\
........... 4-24
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse ........................................................................\
............ 4-24
Shift to P to start engine ........................................................................\
.................. 4-24
12V battery discharging due to additional electrical devices ............................... 4-24
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator ....................................................................... 4-25
Sunroof open indicator ........................................................................\
.................... 4-25
Low pressure ........................................................................\
.................................... 4-25
Wiper/Lights display ........................................................................\
........................4-26
Low washer fluid ........................................................................\
..............................4-26
Low fuel ........................................................................\
............................................4-26
Engine has overheated ........................................................................\
....................4-26
Low engine oil ........................................................................\
..................................4-26
Check headlight ........................................................................\
...............................4-26
Check turn signal ........................................................................\
............................. 4-27
Check brake light ........................................................................\
............................. 4-27
Check headlight LED ........................................................................\
....................... 4-27
Ready to start driving ........................................................................\
...................... 4-27
Check regenerative brakes......................................................................\
................ 4-27
Stop vehicle and check brakes ........................................................................\
....... 4-27
Check Hybrid system ........................................................................\
....................... 4-27
Stop safely and check Hybrid system .................................................................... 4-27

Instrument Cluster4-20
EV mode indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is driven by the electric
mo
tor.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The Electronic Stability Control indicator light illuminates for about
3 seconds and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the ESC system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
F
or more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The ESC OFF indicator light illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[ When you deactivate the ESC system
by pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.
Immobilizer Indicator Light
(without smart key)
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When the v
ehicle detects the
immobilizer in the key with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
- At this time, you can start the engine.

- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:

[ When ther
e is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Immobilizer indicator light
(with smart key)
This indicator light illuminates for up to
30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the smart key
in the v
ehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC or ON position.
- Once the smart key is detected, you can start the engine.

- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
When the smart key is not in the vehicle. -
If the smart key is not detected, you
cannot start the engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
If the smart key is in the vehicle and the
E
ngine Start/Stop button is ON, but the
vehicle cannot detect the smart key.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the
immobiliz
er system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.

- The downhill brake control indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ When you activate the system by
pressing the DBC button.
This indicator light blinks:
When Downhill Brake Control system is
oper
ating.
This indicator light illuminates yellow:
Whenever there is a malfunction with
Do
wnhill Brake Control system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to "Downhill
Brake Control (DBC)" section in chapter
6.

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SPORT Mode indicator light
This indicator light illuminates
When you select "SPORT" mode as drive
mode.
F
or more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in chapter
6.
SMART Mode indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When you select ''SMART" mode as drive
mode.
F

or more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System'' in chapter
6.
LCD Display Messages
Shift to P (if equipped)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle without the shift
button in the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position.
Low key battery (if equipped)
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is pressed to turn OFF the engine,
this message may be displayed. This
message indicates that the internal
battery of the Smart Key is low. Consider
replacing the Smart Key internal battery.
Press START button while turning
wheel (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not unlock normally when
the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
You should press the Engine Start/Stop
button while turning the steering wheel
right and left.
Check steering wheel lock system (if
equipped)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not lock normally while the
Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to
the OFF position.

Instrument Cluster4-24
Press brake pedal to start engine (if
equipped)
This message is displayed if the Engine
Start/Stop button changes to the ACC
position twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the brake
pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not in the vehicle when you press
the Engine Start/ Stop button.
When attempting to start the vehicle,
always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not detected when you press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again (if
equipped)
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Press START button with key (if
equipped)
This message is displayed if you press
the Engine Start/Stop button while the
warning message “Key not detected” is
displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (if
equipped)
This message is displayed if the brake
switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC
position.
Shift to P to start engine
This message is displayed if you try to
start the engine in any other position
except P (Park).
Information
For your safety, we recommend that you
start the engine with the gear shifted to P
(Park).
12V battery discharging due to
additional electrical devices (if
equipped)
This message is displayed if the 12V
battery voltage is weak due to any
non-factory electrical accessories (ex.
dashboard camera) while parking. Be
careful that the battery is not discharged.
If the message appears after removing
the non-factory electrical accessories,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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5. Door
ItemsExplanation
Automatically
Lock

[Enable on Shift : All doors will be automatically locked if the gear is
shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D
(Drive) position. (Only when the engine is running.)

[ Enable on Speed : All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle
speed exceeds 15km/h (9.3mph).

[ Off : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
Automatically
Unlock

[On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the gear is shifted
to the P (Park) position. (Only when the engine is running.)

[ On key out/On vehicle off : All doors will be automatically unlocked when
the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the Engine Start/
Stop button is set to the OFF position.

[ Off : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
Two Press
UnlockTo Activate or deactivate Two Press Unlock function.
Power
LiftgateIf this item is checked, the power liftgate function will be activated.
For more details, refer to "Power Liftgate" in chapter 5.
Power
Liftgate
Opening SpeedTo adjust the power liftgate speed.

[ Fast/Normal
For more details, refer to "Power Liftgate" in chapter 5.
Power
Liftgate
Opening HeightTo adjust the power liftgate Opening Height.

[ Full Open/Level 3/Level 2/Level 1/User Height Setting
Liftgate Auto
Close-
Smart
LiftgateTo activate or deactivate the smart liftgate.
For more details, refer to "Smart Liftgate" in chapter 5.

à The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable
to your vehicle.