HYUNDAI TUCSON 2012 Owners Manual

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Do not operate the engine in confined
or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to draw
outside air into the vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi- cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to the emission control system.Operating precautions for catalytic
converters (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
Use only UNLEADED FUEL for gaso- line engines.
Do not operate the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per-
formance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of misuse are coasting with the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 minutesor more).
Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjustments
must be made by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Avoid driving with a extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause
the engine to misfire, damaging the
catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautionscould result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your
warranties.
WARNING- Fire
A hot exhaust system can ignite flammable items under your vehi-
cle. Do not park, idle, or drive the
vehicle over or near flammable
objects, such as grass, vegeta-
tion, paper, leaves, etc.
The exhaust system and catalytic system are very hot while the
engine is running or immediately
after the engine is turned off. Keep
away from the exhaust system
and catalytic, you may get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat sink
around the exhaust system, do
not seal the bottom of the vehicle
or do not coat the vehicle for cor-
rosion control. It may present a
fire risk under certain conditions.

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CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE NOTICE
Perchlorate Material-special handling
may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz-
ardouswaste/perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers:
Perchlorate containing materials, such as
air bag inflators, seatbelt pretensioners
and keyless remote entry batteries, must
be disposed of according to Title 22
California Code of Regulations Section 67384.10 (a).

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Dimensions / 8-2
Bulb wattage / 8-2
Tires and wheels / 8-3
Recommended lubricants and capacities / 8-4
Vehicle identification number (VIN) / 8-6
Vehicle certification label / 8-6
Tire specification and pressure label / 8-7
Engine number / 8-7
Consumer information / 8-8
Reporting safety defects / 8-9
Binding arbitration / 8-9
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Item in (mm)
Overall length 173.2 (4400)
Overall width 71.7 (1820)
Overall height 65.2 (1655) / 66.3 (1685)* 1
Front tread 62.4 (1585)
Rear tread 62.44 (1586)
Wheelbase 103.9 (2640)
DIMENSIONS
Light Bulb Wattage
Headlights (High/Low) 60/55
Front turn signal lights 28/8
Position lights 5
Side repeater lights LED
Front side marker lights 5
Front fog lights* 27
Stop and tail lights 28/8
Rear turn signal lights 27
Back-up lights 16
Rear side marker lights* 5
High mounted stop light LED
License plate lights 5 Map lamps 10
Room lamps 10
Luggage lamp* 5
Glove box lamp 5
Vanity mirror lamps 5
BULB WATTAGE
* : if equipped
* 1
: with roof rack

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TIRES AND WHEELS
Front Rear
225/60R17 6.5J×17 230 230
225/55R18 6.5J×18 (33) (33)
420 420
T155/90D16 4.0T×16 (60) (60)
Full size tire
Compact spare tire Wheel lug nut torque

65~79
(9~11 , 88~107)
Item
Tire
size Wheel size Inflation pressure
kPa (psi)
✽✽NOTICE
It is permissible to add 3psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder temperatures are expected soon. Tires typically
loose 1psi for every 12°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature variations are expected, re-ch eck your tire pressure as nec-
essary to keep them properly inflated.

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
* 1
Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
* 2
Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econo my by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
* 3
If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1 *2
(drain and refill)
Recommends2.0 Engine4.33 US qt. (4.1 l)API Service SM* 3
,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
2.4 Engine4.86 US qt. (4.6 l)
Manual transaxle fluid
2.0 Engine2.22~2.32 US qt.
(2.1~2.2 l)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
2.4 Engine1.90~2.01 US qt.
(1.8~1.9 l)
Automatic transaxle fluid7.50 US qt. (7.1 l)
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the above specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
Coolant 7.19 US qt. (6.8 l)Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol base
coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Rear axle oil (AWD)0.69 US qt. (0.65 l)Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 75W/90
(SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent)
Transfer case oil (AWD)0.63 US qt. (0.6 l)
Fuel15.3 US gal. (58 l)-

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Recommended SAE viscosity
number Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec- ommended could result in engine dam-
age.When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before checking or drain-
ing any lubricant. This is especiallyimportant in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt and grit from entering the engineand other mechanisms that couldbe damaged.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil * 1°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
*1
For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if
the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is
the number used in registering your car
and in all legal matters pertaining to its
ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the floor
under the passenger seat. To check the
number, open the cover. The VIN is also on a plate attached to the
top of the dashboard. The number on the plate can easily be seen through the
windshield from outside.
The vehicle certification label attached
on the driver’s side center pillar gives the
vehicle identification number (VIN).
OLM089002N
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELOLM089006NOLM089001
Frame numberVIN label

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The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best perform-
ance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's side
center pillar gives the tire pressures rec-
ommended for your car.The engine number is stamped on the
engine block as shown in the drawing.
OLM089008NOLM089003
ENGINE NUMBER
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL

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This consumer information has been pre- pared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration of the U.S.
Department of Transportation. Your
Hyundai dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
Hyundai motor vehicles are designed
and manufactured to meet or exceed all
applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly
urge you to read and follow all directions
in this Owner's Manual, particularly the
information under the headings
"NOTICE", "CAUTION" and "WARN-ING".
If, after reading this manual, you have
any questions regarding the operation of
your vehicle, please contact your nearest
Hyundai Motor America Regional Office
as listed in the following: Eastern Region:
Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831 (800) 633-5151
Southern Region: Florida, Georgia,
Maryland, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia.
Southern Region
270 Riverside Parkway, Suite A
Austell, GA 30168(800) 633-5151
South Central Region: Alabama,
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas.
South Central Region 1421 South Beltline Road, Suite 400
Coppell, TX 75019 (800) 633-5151 Central Region:
Illinois, Indiana, lowa,
Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota,
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Ohio, Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri.
Central Region
1705 Sequoia Drive
Aurora, Illinois 60506 (800) 633-5151
Western Region: Alaska, Hawaii,
Arizona, California, Colorado, ldaho,
Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming.
Western Region
10550 Talbert Avenue
P.O.Box 20850
Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850
(800) 633-5151
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