HYUNDAI TUCSON 2008 Owners Manual

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Shopping bag holders are located in the front
console and on the backside of the rear seat.
When not in use, return it to the original position.
CAUTION:
o Do not hang a bag beyond 6 Ibs (3 kg).
It may cause damage to the shopping
bag holder.
o Return it to the original position after
using the shopping bag holder.
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HOW TO USE LUGGAGE ROOM
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CARGO SECURITY SCREEN
(If installed)To use the security screen, pull it out of the
retractor and hook it to the anchors as illus-
trated.B650A01S-AATStowage Precautions1. Do not place objects on the cargo security
screen. Such objects may be thrown about
inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle
occupants during an accident or when brak-
ing.
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B540C01JM-GATLUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
(If installed)Luggage compartment light has a 3-position
switch. The three positions are:
o In the "DOOR" position, the luggage com-
partment light comes on when the tail gate is
opened, then goes out when it is closed.
o In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
o In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

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Luggage Side Trim
B545B01JM
There are small article trays in the luggage side
trim.
B655A02JM-GATCovering screen (If Installed)Covering shelf screen veils the luggage room to
hang the screen hook to a headrest pole.
While not in use, place the screen hook to the
hook holder.
B655A02JM
CAUTION:
When folding the rear seatback forward,
remove the hook from the headrest pole.
Otherwise, the covering screen may be
damaged or malformed.
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Raise the luggage under tray cover with the grip.
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2. For better fuel economy, do not carry unnec-
essary weight.
3. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
compartment. It is designed for luggage
only.
4. Try to maintain the balance of the vehicle and
locate the weight as far forward as possible.
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Luggage Under TrayThere is a multipurpose tray under the luggage
mat.

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B540D03HP-GATLuggage Net (If Installed)Some objects can be kept in the net in the
luggage compartment.
Use the luggage net on the floor or at the back
of the luggage compartment to prevent objects
from sliding.
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the goods or the
vehicle, care should be taken when carrying
fragile or bulky objects in the luggage com-
partment.
WARNING:
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. AL-
WAYS keep face and body out of its path.
DO NOT use when the luggage net straps
have visible signs of wear or damage.
ROOF RACKB630A01JM-AAT(If installed)If your Hyundai has a roof rack, you can load
things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails and
fixing components to adapt the roof rack on your
vehicle may be obtained from an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
o In case a sunroof is installed, do not
position roof rack loads that could inter-
fere with opening of the sunroof.
o The following specifications are recom-
mended when loading cargo or luggage.
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HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHTB550A01A-AATIn addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window also
lights when the brakes are applied.
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165 lbs (75 kg) Evenly
Distributed
ROOF RACK
CAUTION:
o Loading cargo or luggage above 165 lbs
(75 kg) on the roof rack may damage your
vehicle.
When you carry large objects, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of
your vehicle.
o To prevent damage or loss of cargo as
you are driving, check frequently to make
sure the luggage carrier and cargo are
still securely fastened.
o Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
o To use the roof rails as a roof rack, you
must fit the roof rails with two or more
crossrails or equivalent before carrying
cargo or luggage on the roof.
o Loading cargo or luggage exceeding the
specification on the roof rack may re-
duce the stability of your vehicle.
o Do not allow cargo loads to rest directly
on the roof of your article; cross rails
must be used.
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REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASEB560A03JM-AATThe fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the vehicle.NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will 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.

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o Tighten the cap until it clicks, otherwise
the "
" light will illuminate.
o If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-
sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-
mal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly.
o Do not "top-off" after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refueling.
o Automotive fuels are flammable/explo-
sive materials. When refueling, please
note the following guidelines carefully.
- Before touching the fuel nozzle or fuel
filler cap, have one's hands in contact
with metal parts away from the filler
neck to discharge static electricity.
- Do not get back in the vehicle while
refueling. Do not operate anything
that can produce static electricity.
Static electricity discharge can ignite
fuel vapors resulting in explosion.
- When using a portable fuel container
be sure to place the container on the
ground while refueling. Static elec-
tricity discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
While starting refueling contact should
be maintained until the filling is com-
plete.
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WARNING:
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never smoke or allow sparks and open
flames near the filler area.
o Never operate your vehicle without a
filler cap properly installed, flammable
vapors and gasoline could leak out in
dangerous situations such as a collision
or rollover. If the filler cap must be
replaced, only use genuine Hyundai re-
placement parts.
o After refueling, make sure the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel spill-
age in the event of an accident.
- Do not use cellular phones around a
gas station. The electric current or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.
- When refueling always shut the en-
gine off. Sparks by electrical equip-
ment of the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. After refueling,
check to make sure the fuel filler cap
is securely closed, and then start the
engine.
- Do not smoke or try to light cigarettes
around a gas station. Automotive fu-
els are flammable.
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2. Push the secondary latch lever to the left and
lift the hood.
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HOOD RELEASEB570A03A-GAT1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
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3. Hold the hood open with the support rod.
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Before closing the hood, return the support rod
to its clip to prevent it from rattling. Lower the
hood until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above the
closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place.
WARNING:
o Always double check to be sure that the
hood is firmly latched before driving
away. If it is not latched, the hood could
open while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
o The support rod must be inserted com-
pletely into the hole provided in the
hood whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent the hood
from falling and possibly injuring you.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood
in the raised position, as vision is ob-
structed and the hood could fall or be
damaged.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the support rod has been
released prior to closing the hood.
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FLOOR MAT ANCHOR!
B571A03Y-AATWhen using a floor mat on the front floor carpet,
make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor in
your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from
sliding forward.
WARNING:
o Make sure the floor mat is properly placed
on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips
and interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it may cause an
accident.
o Don't put an additional floor mat on the
top of the anchored floor mat, otherwise
the additional mat may slide forward and
interfere with the movement of the ped-
als.
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SUN VISORB580A01L-AATYour Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give
the driver and front passenger either frontal or
sideward shade. To reduce glare or to shut out
direct rays of the sun, turn the sun visor down.
A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun
visor for the driver and front passenger.NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
label containing useful information can be
found on the back of each sun visor.
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WARNING:
Do not place the sun visor in such a manner
that it obscures visibility of the roadway,
traffic or other objects.
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SUN VISOR EXTENDERYour vehicle is equipped with sun visor extend-
ers that may be used when the visor is in the side
glass position.B580B01B-GATIlluminated Vanity Mirror (If installed)Opening the lid of the vanity mirror will automati-
cally turn on the mirror light.

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STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER!
To Adjust the Steering Wheel:1. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the lever
by pulling it upward.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
while driving as this may result in loss of
control of the vehicle which may cause
serious injury or death.B600A01A-AAT
B580C01LZ-AATTICKET HOLDERThe ticket holder is provided on the front of the
sun visor for holding a tollgate ticket.
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FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING
LIGHTB620A01S-AATA red light comes on when the front door is
opened. The purpose of this light is to assist
when you get in or out and also to warn passing
vehicles.
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B610A01JM
HORNB610A01L-GATPress the pad on the steering wheel to sound the
horn.
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REAR SEAT ARM RESTB611A01Y-AATThis arm rest is located in the center of the rear
seat back.
CRUISE CONTROLB660A02S-AAT(If installed)
B660A01JM
Main Switch Type A
B660A02JM
Main Switch Type B

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B660B03E-AATTo Set the Cruise Speed
1. Push in the cruise control main switch on the
end of the barrel. The "CRUISE" indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illumi-
nated. This turns the system on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Push the cruise control switch downward to
"SET/COAST" or "−/SET" and release it. If
the "SET/COAST" or "−/SET" switch is se-
lected the "CRUISE" and "SET/COAST" or
"−/SET" indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter will be illuminated simultaneously.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
and the desired speed will automatically be
maintained.
5. To momently increase speed, depress the
accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to
exceed the preset speed. When you remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal, the
vehicle will return to the speed you have set. The cruise control system provides automatic
speed control for your comfort when driving on
straight, open freeways, toll roads, or other
noncongested highways. This system is de-
signed to function above approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h).
NOTE:Cruise control is not recommended for city
driving, winding roads, slippery roads,
heavy rain, or other bad weather condi-
tions.
B660B01JM
Type A
B660B02JM
Type B

WARNING:
To avoid accidental cruise control engage-
ment, keep the cruise control main switch
off when not using the cruise control.