2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON trailer

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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
• This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its
performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and
emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may
not be covered under warranty.
• If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to operate
abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your safety, we
recommend that you do not use unauthorized electronic devices.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000km) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed (RPM, or revolutions per minute) between
2,000 RPM and 4,000 RPM.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying
engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Fuel economy and engine performance may vary depending on vehicle break-in
process and be stabilized after 4,000 miles (6,000 km). New engines may consume
more oil during the vehicle break-in period.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000km) of operation.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Items contained in motor vehicles or emitted from them are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. These include:
• Gasoline and its vapors
• Engine exhaust
• Used engine oil
• Interior passenger compartment components and materials
• Component parts which are subject to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead, lead
compounds and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.
For more information go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle

Before driving ........................................................................\
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Before starting ........................................................................\
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Ignition switch ........................................................................\
...........................6-5Key ignition switch ........................................................................\
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Key ignition switch positions ........................................................................\
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Starting the engine ........................................................................\
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Engine Start/Stop button ........................................................................\
.........6-8Engine Stop/Start button positions ........................................................................\
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Starting the engine ........................................................................\
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Turning off the engine ........................................................................\
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Remote start ........................................................................\
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Automatic transmission ........................................................................\
..........6-14Automatic transmission operation ........................................................................\
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LCD display message (button type) ........................................................................\
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Paddle shifter (Manual shift mode) ........................................................................\
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Good driving practices ........................................................................\
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Braking system ........................................................................\
........................6-25Power-assist brakes ........................................................................\
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Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................................................\
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ........................................................................\
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Auto Hold ........................................................................\
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................................................\
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Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .....................................................................6-38
Trailer stability assist (TSA) ........................................................................\
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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ........................................................................\
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Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ........................................................................\
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Good braking practices ........................................................................\
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Idle Stop and Go (ISG) ........................................................................\
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ISG system off ........................................................................\
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Forced to restart engine
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ISG malfunction ........................................................................\
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Drive mode integrated control system .........................................................6-49
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
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Emergency precautions
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Special driving conditions ........................................................................\
......6-58Hazardous driving conditions ........................................................................\
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Rocking the vehicle ........................................................................\
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Smooth cornering ........................................................................\
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Driving at night ........................................................................\
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Driving in the rain ........................................................................\
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Driving in flooded areas ........................................................................\
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Highway driving ........................................................................\
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Reducing the risk of a rollover ........................................................................\
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Winter driving ........................................................................\
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Winter precautions ........................................................................\
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Trailer towing ........................................................................\
...........................6-65If you decide to pull a trailer? ........................................................................\
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Trailer towing equipment ........................................................................\
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Driving with a trailer
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Maintenance when towing a trailer ........................................................................\
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Vehicle load limit ........................................................................\
..................... 6 -74The Loading Information Label ........................................................................\
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VSM OFF condition
To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC
OFF button. ESC OFF (
) indicator light
will illuminate.
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF
button again. The ESC OFF indicator light
will go out.
WARNING
If the ESC () indicator light or EPS
() warning light stays illuminated
or blinks, your vehicle may have a
malfunction with the VSM system.
When the warning light illuminates
we recommend that the vehicle be
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause the VSM
system to malfunction. Before replacing
tires, make sure all four tires and wheels
are the same size. Never drive the
vehicle with different sized tires and
wheels installed.
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
Trailer stability assist is operated as a
vehicle stability control system. The
Trailer stability assist system stabilizes
the vehicle and trailer when the trailer
sways or oscillates. There are various
reasons making vehicle sway and
oscillate. In most case it happens at high
speed however, if the trailer is affected
by crosswinds, buffeting, and improper
overloading, it may also be a risk of sway.
Factors of swaying such as:
- High speed
-Strong crosswinds
-Improper overloading
-Sudden controlling of steering wheel
-Uneven road
Trailer stability assist system
continuously analyzes the vehicle
and trailer instability. When the
Trailer stability assist system detects
some sway, the brakes are applied
automatically to stabilize the vehicle
on the front wheel. However, if it is
not enough to stabilize, the brakes are
applied on all wheels automatically and
engine power is properly reduced. When
the vehicle is stable from swaying, trailer
stability assist system does not operate.

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If you are considering towing with your
vehicle, be sure to take extra precautions
while driving. Only experienced drivers
should consider towing. Plan your trip
accordingly as vehicle speed limits for
vehicles towing trailers may be different.
Always follow posted speed limits for
vehicles towing with trailers.
Remember that trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by
itself. Trailering means changes in
handling, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering requires
correct equipment, and it has to be used
properly. Damage to your vehicle caused
by improper trailer towing is not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.
This section contains time-tested,
important trailering tips and safety
rules. Many of these are important for
your safety and that of your passengers.
Please read this section carefully before
you pull a trailer. WARNING
Take the following precautions:
• If you don’t use the correct
equipment and/or drive improperly,
you can lose control of the vehicle
when you are pulling a trailer. For
example, if the trailer is too heavy,
the braking performance may be
reduced. You and your passengers
could be seriously or fatally injured.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed
all the steps in this section.
• Before towing, make sure the
total trailer weight, GCW (Gross
Combination Weight), GVW (Gross
Vehicle Weight), GAW (Gross Axle
Weight) and trailer tongue load are
all within the limits.
• When you tow a trailer, make sure to
turn off the Idle Stop and Go system.
TRAILER TOWING

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If you decide to pull a trailer?
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:
• Consider using a sway control. You
can ask a trailer hitch dealer about
sway control.
• Do not do any towing with your
vehicle during its first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) in order to allow the
engine to properly break in. Failure to
heed this caution may result in serious
engine or transmission damage.
• When towing a trailer, we
recommend that you consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
further information on additional
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
• Always drive your vehicle at a
moderate speed (less than 60 mph
(100 km/h)) or posted towing speed
limit.
• On a long uphill grade, do not exceed
45 mph (70 km/h) or the posted
towing speed limit, whichever is
lower.
• Carefully observe the weight and load
limits provided in the following pages.
Trailer weight
Tongue LoadTotal Trailer Weight
OOSH069129L
What is the maximum safe weight of a
trailer? It should never weigh more than
the maximum trailer weight with trailer
brakes. But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use your
trailer. For example, speed, altitude,
road grades, outside temperature and
how often your vehicle is used to pull a
trailer are all important. The ideal trailer
weight can also depend on any special
equipment that you have on your vehicle.

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Tongue load
Gross Axle WeightGross Vehicle Weight
OOSH069130L
The tongue load is an important weight
to measure because it affects the
total Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of
your vehicle. The trailer tongue should
weigh a maximum of 10% of the total
loaded trailer weight, within the limits
of the maximum trailer tongue load
permissible.
After you’ve loaded your trailer,
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be able
to correct them simply by moving some
items around in the trailer.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
• Never load a trailer with more weight
in the rear than in the front. The front
should be loaded with approximately
60% of the total trailer load; the rear
should be loaded with approximately
40% of the total trailer load.
• Never exceed the maximum weight
limits of the trailer or trailer towing
equipment. Improper loading can
result in damage to your vehicle and/
or personal injury. Check weights
and loading at a commercial scale or
highway patrol office equipped with
scales.
Information
With increasing altitude the engine
performance decreases. From 1,000 m
above sea level and for every 1,000 m
thereafter 10% of vehicle/trailer weight
(trailer weighter + gross vehicle weight)
must be deducted.

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Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer
ItemSmartstream G2.5 GDI
Maximum trailer weight
lbs. (kg)Without brake system
1,653 (750)
With brake system 3,500 (1,588)
Maximum permissible static vertical load on the
coupling device lbs. (kg)220 (100)
Recommended distance from rear wheel center
to coupling point inch (mm)43 (1,025)