tow HYUNDAI TUCSON 2008 User Guide

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B350B01JM-GATWindshield Washer Operation
B350B03JM-U B350A02A-AAT
Windshield wipers
B350A10JM-U
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
upward and release it with the lever in the
OFF position. The wipers will operate
continuously if the lever is pushed up-
ward and held.
O F F : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same
wiping intervals. Use this mode in a light
rain or mist. To vary the speed setting,
turn the speed control knob.
L O : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speedNOTE:To prevent damage to the wiper system, do
not attempt to wipe away heavy accumula-
tions of snow or ice. Accumulated snow
and ice should be removed manually. If
there is only a light layer of snow or ice,
operate the heater in the defrost mode to
melt the snow or ice before using the wiper
or activate the windshield wiper blade
deicer.(If installed) Type A
B350A11JM-U
Type B
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is
turned ON.To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel.Type A
B350B05JM-U
Type B Fast
FastSlow
Slow

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B510C01A-AATFOLDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORSTo fold the outside rearview mirrors, push them
toward the rear.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING:
Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent which could cause serious injury or
death.
B510C01JM
DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORB520A01A-AATManual TypeYour Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside
rearview mirror. The "night" position is selected
by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror
toward you. In the "night" position, the glare of
headlights of cars behind you is reduced.
HJM2070B520C04JM-AAT
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW
MIRROR WITH COMPASS
(If installed)1. Status Indicator LED
2. Feature Control Button
3. Rear Light Sensor
4. Display Window
Automatic dimming rear view mirror controls
automatically the glare of headlights of the car
behind you when it turned on by pressing and
holding the button for more than 3 but less than
6 seconds.
It is turned off by pressing and holding the button
for same time once more.
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3. Setting the compass zone1. Find your current location and variance
zone number on the zone map.
2. Press and hold the button for more than 6 but
less than 9 seconds. The current zone
number will appear in the display.
3. Press the button until the new zone number
appears in the display. After you stop press-
ing the button in, the display will show a
compass direction within a few seconds.
B520C06JM
4. Changing Mirror Angle setting (If In-
stalled):Due to mirror positions being angled towards
the driver, the compass mirror can also com-
pensate for drivers seated on the Left Hand side
of the vehicle (steering wheel on the LH side of
the vehicle) or Right Hand side of the vehicle
(steering wheel on the RH side of the vehicle).
To adjust the Left Hand, “L” or Right Hand, “R”,
setting:
1. Press and hold the button for more than 12
seconds.
2. Release then press the button to toggle
between “L” and “R”.NOTE:This procedure also causes the compass to
be de-calibrated.
3. To re-calibrate the compass, drive the ve-
hicle in 2 complete circles at less than 8km/
h (5mph).
1. To operate Compass featurePress and release the button, then the vehicle's
directional heading will be displayed. Pressing
and releasing the button again will turn off the
display.
Heading display
- E : East
- W : West
- S : South
- N : North
ex) NE : North East2. Calibration procedurePress and hold the button for more than 9 but
less than 12 seconds. When the compass
memory is cleared a "C" will appear in the
display.
- Driving the vehicle in a circle at less than
5mph 2 times or until the compass heading
appears.
- Driving in a circle in right-handed direction
and opposite direction are possible, and if
the calibration is completed, the compass
heading will appear.
- Keep driving in a circle until a compass
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CAUTION:
1. Do not install the ski rack, antenna, etc.
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the op-
eration of the compass.
2. If the compass deviates from the correct
indication soon after repeated adjust-
ment, have the compass checked at an
authorized dealer.
3. The compass may not indicate the cor-
rect compass point in tunnels or while
driving up or down a steep hill.
(The compass returns to the correct
compass point when the vehicle moves
to an area where the geomagnetism is
stabilized.)
4. When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened with
glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner
directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror
housing.
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PARKING BRAKEB530A02A-AATApplying the parking brakeTo engage the parking brake, first apply the foot
brake and then without pressing the release
button in, pull the parking brake lever up as far
as possible. In addition it is recommended that
when parking the vehicle on a gradient, the shift
lever should be positioned in the appropriate low
gear on manual transaxle vehicles or in the P
(Park) position on automatic transaxle vehicles.
HJM3026
Releasing the parking brakeTo release the parking brake, first apply the foot
brake and pull the parking brake lever slightly.
Secondly, depress the release button and lower
the parking brake lever while holding the button.
CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake applied will
cause excessive brake pad (or lining) and
brake rotor wear.
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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
B650A01JM B640A01S-AAT
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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B660C04E-AATTo Cancel the Cruise Speed
To disengage the cruise control system, pull the
control switch toward the steering wheel to the
"CANCEL" position. Additionally, the following
actions will disengage the system:
o Depress the brake pedal.
o Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle).
o Shift the selector lever to "P" or "N" position
(Automatic transaxle).
o Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 25
mph (40 km/h).
o Release the main switch.
B660C01JM
Type A
B660C02JM
Type B
B660D02E-AATTo Resume the Preset Speed
B660D01JM
Type A
B660D02JM
Type B

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B740C01S-AATDehumidified HeatingFor dehumidified heating:
o Turn on the fan control switch.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch. The air
conditioning indicator light should come on at
the same time.
o Set the air intake control to the "Fresh" mode
( ).
o Set the air flow control to the "Face" ( ).
o Adjust the fan control to the desired speed.
o For more rapid action, set the fan at one of
the higher speeds.
o Adjust the temperature control to provide the
desired amount of warmth.
B740B01S-AATAir Conditioning Operation for
CoolingTo use the air conditioning to cool the interior:
o Set the side vent control to "OFF", to shut off
outside air entry.
o Turn on the fan control switch.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch by push-
ing the switch. The air conditioning indicator
light should come on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control to "Fresh" mode
( ).
o Set the temperature control to "Cool". ("Cool"
provides maximum cooling. The tempera-
ture may be moderated by moving the con-
trol toward "Warm".)o Adjust the fan control to the desired speed.
For greater cooling, turn the fan control to
one of the higher speeds or temporarily
select the "Recirculation ( )" position on
the air intake control.
B740B01JM-A
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMB740A01S-AATAir Conditioning Switch
(If installed)The air conditioning is turned on or off by
pushing the A/C button on the heating/air con-
ditioning control panel.
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STEREO SOUND SYSTEMB750A02A-AATHow Car Audio Works
AM broadcasts can be received at greater
distances than FM broadcasts. This is because
AM radio waves are transmitted at low frequen-
cies. These long, low frequency radio waves
can follow the curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight out into the atmosphere. In
addition, they curve around obstructions so that
they can provide better signal coverage. AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from
transmitter towers located around your city.
They are intercepted by the radio antenna on
your car. This signal is then received by the
radio and sent to your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached your
vehicle, the precise engineering of your audio
system ensures the best possible quality repro-
duction. However, in some cases the signal
coming to your vehicle may not be strong and
clear. This can be due to factors such as the
distance from the radio station, closeness of
other strong radio stations or the presence of
buildings, bridges or other large obstructions in
the area.FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequen-
cies and do not bend to follow the earth's
surface. Because of this, FM broadcasts gen-
erally begin to fade at short distances from the
station. Also, FM signals are easily affected by
buildings, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listening conditions
which might lead you to believe a problem exists
with your radio. The following conditions are
normal and do not indicate radio trouble:
Ionosphere
B750A02L
AM reception
Mountains
BuildingsUnobstructed
area FM radio station
B750A03L
Ionosphere FM reception
B750A01L
Obstructed areaIron bridges

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! ............................ 2-2
Before Starting the Engine ............................................ 2-4
Key Positions ................................................................ 2-5
Starting ..........................................................................2-6
Manual Transaxle ......................................................... 2-7
Automatic Transaxle ..................................................... 2-9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................2-13
Traction Control System (TCS) ..................................2-13
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...............................2-15
Full-Time 4WD Operation...........................................2-16
4WD Lock System......................................................2-19
Good Braking Practices..............................................2-21
Driving for Economy...................................................2-22
Winter Driving.............................................................2-23
Trailer or Vehicle Towing ............................................2-26
Vehicle Load Limit.......................................................2-29
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HJM1029
Roll tester(Speedometer)Temporary free roller o In unavoidable cases, if the vehicle is
being towed with all four wheels on the
ground, it should only be towed forward.
o While towing, check the following items.
1. The ignition switch is in "ACC" or
"ON".
2. Place the shift lever in neutral (For
Automatic Transaxle, "N" position).
3. Release the parking brake.NOTE:To avoid serious damage to your 4WD ve-
hicle, limit towing to 10 mph and not for
more than 1 mile at ANY TIME.
(8)The full-time 4WD vehicle cannot be
towed by an ordinary tow truck. Make
sure that the vehicle is towed with all
four wheels raised off the ground.
o Roadside Assistance Program:
Off-roading is not covered. To receive
service, the vehicle must be on a publicly
maintained road.
o If the vehicle is towed with only two
wheels raised off the ground, the 4WD
system could be damaged. (6) The stopping distance of the full-time 4WD
vehicle differs very little from that of the 2WD
vehicle.
When driving on a snow-covered road or a
slippery, muddy surface, make sure that
you keep a sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the one ahead of you.
(7) Since the driving torque is always applied to
all 4 wheels, the performance of the full-time
4WD vehicle is greatly affected by the con-
dition of the tires. Be sure to equip it with four
tires of the same size and type.
o When replacement of any of the tires or
wheels is necessary, replace all of them
with tires or wheels of the same size type.
o Rotate the tires and check the tire pres-
sure at regular intervals.
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WARNING:
Your vehicle is equipped with tires de-
signed to provide for safe ride and handling
capability.
Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel
that is different from the one that is origi-
nally installed on your vehicle. It can affect
the safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could lead to handling failure or
rollover and serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to equip
all four tires with the tire and wheel of the
same size, type, tread, brand and load-
carrying capacity. If you nevertheless de-
cide to equip your vehicle with any tire/
wheel combination not recommended by
Hyundai for off-road driving, you should
not use these tires for highway driving.