warning HYUNDAI TUCSON 2005 Owners Manual

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CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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!
WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dan-
gerous! Worn-out tires can cause
loss of braking effectiveness,
steering control and traction. When
replacing tires, never mix radial
and bias ply tires on the same car.
If you replace radial tires with bias-
ply tires, they must be installed in
sets of four.
o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
dimensional specifications may
fit poorly and result in damage to
the vehicle, including broken
wheel studs.
HJM5031 I090A02JM-AAT
WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
The original tires on your car have tread
wear indicators . The location of tread
wear indicators is shown by the "TWI"
or " " marks, etc., The tread wear
indicators appear when the tread depth
is 0.06 in. (1.6 mm). The tire should be
replaced when these appear as a solid
bar across two or more grooves of the
tread. Always replace your tires with
those of the recommended size. If you
change wheels, the new wheel's rim
width and offset must meet Hyundai
specification.
TWI indicator 0.06 in. (1.6 mm)
I080A01A-AATTIRE TRACTION
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. To reduce the
possibility of losing control, slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road.

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SPARE TIRE AND TOOLSI100A02E-AATYour Hyundai is delivered with the fol-
lowing:
Spare tire and wheel
Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar
Jack
HJM4007
I110A01A-AAT
SHOP MANUALA Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your
authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro-
fessional technicians, but is simple enough for
most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
I090B01JM-AATTIRE MAINTENANCE
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire
wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly,
have your dealer check the wheel align-
ment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will
increase vehicle ride comfort and tire
life. Additionally, a tire shoud always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel.
!
WARNING:
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed 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 originally 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 decide to equip
your vehicle with any tire/wheel com-
bination not recommended by
Hyundai for off-road driving, you
should not use these tires for high-
way driving.

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Traction AA, A, B, C - The traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction per-
formance.
!
WARNING:
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hy-
droplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.Temperature A, B, C - The tempera-
ture grades are A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive tempera-
ture can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
!
WARNING:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Qual-
ity grades can be found on the tire
sidewall between the tread shoulder
and the maximum section width.
For example :
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-
ture A

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INDEX
3
Consumer Information......................................................................8-12
Cooling Fans.....................................................................................6-24
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control...................................................................................1-80
D
Defrosting / Defogging ......................................................................1-91
Door
Central door lock............................................................................ 1-7
Door locks...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-79
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-59
Drive Belts.........................................................................................6-21
Driving
Driving for economy .....................................................................2-19
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-20
Winter driving...............................................................................2-20
E
Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-4
Compartment................................................................................. 6-2
Coolant........................................................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-48
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-5
Starting........................................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2
F
4WD Lock System ............................................................................2-18
Fan Speed Control............................................................................1-85
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-78
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-56
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-12
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-13
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ..........................................1-12
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-12
Fuel
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-48
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-75
Full-time 4WD Operation..................................................................2-15
Fuses ................................................................................................6-21
Fuse panel description......................................................................6-35
G
General Checks.................................................................................. 6-4
Glove Box..........................................................................................1-64

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H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-56
Heating and Cooling Control .............................................................1-84
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control..............................................................................1-86
Air intake control switch ...............................................................1-85
Bi-level heating.............................................................................1-90
Defrosting / Defogging .................................................................1-91
Fan speed control (Blower control) .............................................1-85
Temperature control....................................................................1-89
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-75
Hood Release....................................................................................1-77
Horn.................................................................................................1-80
How to Use Luggage Room.............................................................1-71
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-4
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-42
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-58
Interior Light.......................................................................................1-63
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-15
Positions......................................................................................... 2-4L
Light Bulbs Replacement..................................................................6-26
Luggage Compartment Light ............................................................1-70
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-74
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements.................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror With Compass ................1-67
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-67
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................................1-65
Outside rearview mirror Heater ..................................................
1-66
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-50
Occupant Classification System ......................................................1-35
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-69
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-59
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-24

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R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-15
Folding rear seatback ..................................................................1-15
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-57
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................8-14
Risk of Rollover................................................................................... 2-3
Roof Rack.........................................................................................1-74
S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-12
Rear..............................................................................................1-15
Seat warmer .................................................................................1-14
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-20
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-28
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-21
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-19
Precautions..................................................................................1-17
Shop Manual ......................................................................................8-11
Shopping Bag Holders......................................................................1-70
Sound
Brake pad warning sound ............................................................1-48
Spark Plugs .......................................................................................6-10
Spectacle Case.................................................................................1-64
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-49
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-6Steering Wheel Free play .................................................................6-19
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-79
Stereo Sound System ....................................................................1-101
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-60
Sun Visor...........................................................................................1-78
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-49
Tail Gate............................................................................................1-69
Tail gate window...........................................................................1-69
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-8
Ticket Holder.....................................................................................1-79
Tires
Balancing........................................................................................ 8-9
Chains............................................................................................ 8-9
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-7
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-6
Information...................................................................................... 8-2
Maintenance.................................................................................8-11
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-10
Rotation.......................................................................................... 8-9
Sidewall Labeling............................................................................ 8-4
Snow tires....................................................................................... 8-8
Spare tire........................................................................................ 3-5
Terminology and Definition ............................................................ 8-6

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Traction........................................................................................8-10
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-23
Emergency...................................................................................3-14
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-12
Traction Control System ...................................................................2-12
Transaxle
Automatic........................................................................................ 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-14
Manual............................................................................................ 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking.....................................................6-13
Trip Computer...................................................................................1-50
V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vechcle Load Limit ............................................................................2-27
Vehicle Specifications
Engine ............................................................................................. 9-3
Lubrication chart .................................................................. 9-4 ~ 9-5
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................................1-44
Windows
Power...........................................................................................1-11
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................................1-54
Rear Window wiper and washer switch......................................1-55
Windshield Wiper Blade De-icer .......................................................1-57
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................................................................6-12
Winter Driving....................................................................................2-21

Seoul KoreaPrinting: OCT. 22, 2004
Publication No.: A2EO-EU40C
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL:UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.FUEL TANK CAPACITYUS.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 2.7L: 17 (14.3, 65), 2.0L: 15 (12.8, 58)TIRE PRESSURE:See the label on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel.OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:See pages 8-2 through 8-13.HOOD RELEASE:Pull handle under left side of dash.ENGINE OIL:API grade SJ, SL or ABOVE / ILSAC grade GF-3 or ABOVE and fuel
efficient oil. Use SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 if normal temperatures
are above 0°F (-18°C). For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-
5 or 9-4.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector lever
through all ranges and return to “N” (Neutral) position. Then check the
level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III,
DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP III or other brands approved by
Hyundai Motor Co.,QUICK INDEXo Car will not start ....................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ..................................................................................... 3-6
o Warning light/chime comes on ................................... 1-44 ~ 1-47
o Engine overheats ...................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle ........................................................... 3-12
o Starting the engine ................................................................... 2-5
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................ 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ......................................................... 8-14