tow HYUNDAI TUCSON 2005 User Guide

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WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
B340G01L-GATAuto Light (If installed)To operate the automatic light feature, turn the
barrel on the end of the multi-function switch. If
you set the multi-function switch to "AUTO", the
tail lights and headlights will be turned automati-
cally on or off according to external illumination.
B350A01JM-AATThe windshield wiper switch has three posi-
tions:
1. Intermittent wiper operation
2. Low-speed operation
3. High-speed operationNOTE: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)
B350B01JM-GATWindshield Washer OperationTo use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel. When
the washer lever is operated, the wipers auto-
matically make three passes across the wind-
shield. The washer continues to operate until
the lever is released.NOTE:o Do not operate the washer more than 15
seconds at a time or when the fluid
reservoir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
prior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter,
use windshield washer antifreeze.
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DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR
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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.
B520A01A-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.
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B520C02JM-AATAUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW
MIRROR WITH COMPASS
(If installed)The automatic dimming rear view mirror auto-
matically controls the glare of headlights of the
car behind you when turned on by pushing the
"MIRROR" button.
It is turned off by pushing the button once more.
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2. Press the "COMP" button for more than 3
seconds. The current zone number will
appear in the display.
3. Press the "COMP" button until the new zone
number appears in the display. After you
stop pressing the button, the display will
show a compass direction within a few sec-
onds.
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CAUTION:
1. Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.
attached to the vehicle by means of a
magnet. They affect the operation 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.)
3.Calibration procedureIf the display is "C", calibrate the compass.
- Drive the vehicle in a circle in a safe, open
area at less than 5miles/h 3 times or until the
compass heading appears.
- Driving in a circle in a right-handed direction
and opposite direction are possible, and if the
calibration is completed, the compass head-
ing will appear.
- Keep driving in a circle until a compass
heading appears.4.Setting the compass zone1. Find your current location and variance zone
number on the zone map.
CAUTION:
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.1.To operate the compass featureThe compass is a convenient feature which
displays the compass heading of the vehicle.
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2."COMP" switchPush the "COMP" switch on the lower part of the
mirror, then the vehicle's directional heading will
be displayed. Pushing the "COMP" switch again
will turn off the display.
Heading display
- E : East
- W : West
- S : South
- N : North
ex) NE : North East
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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.
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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HOW TO USE LUGGAGE ROOM
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Cargo Area Cover (If installed)Nothing should be carried on top of the luggage
cover. Loose materials could result in injury to
vehicle occupants during sudden braking.
Before using the luggage under tray, hang the
cargo area cover hook to the weather strip.Place the cargo area cover hook in the stowed
position while not in use.
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Raise the luggage under tray cover with the grip.
After using it lock the luggage under tray cover
by turning the lever toward "LOCK".
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Before using the luggage under tray, remove
the luggage mat. Turn the lever toward "UN-
LOCK".
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Luggage Under TrayThere is a multipurpose tray under the luggage
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B660C01JM B660C04E-AAT
To Cancel the Cruise SpeedTo 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.
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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.

WARNING:
To avoid accidental cruise control engage-
ment, keep the cruise control main switch
off when not using the cruise control.
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To Set the Cruise Speed1. 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)" and release it. If the "SET"
(COAST)" switch is selected the "CRUISE"
and "SET"(COAST) indicator light in the
instrument cluster will be illuminated simulta-
neously.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
and the desired speed will automatically be
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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.
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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
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AM reception
Mountains
BuildingsUnobstructed
area FM radio station
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Ionosphere FM reception
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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 ................................................................ 2-4
Starting ..........................................................................2-5
Manual Transaxle ......................................................... 2-6
Automatic Transaxle ..................................................... 2-8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................2-12
Traction Control System (TCS) ..................................2-12
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .............................2-14
Full-Time 4WD Operation...........................................2-15
4WD Lock System......................................................2-18
Good Braking Practices..............................................2-18
Driving for Economy...................................................2-19
Winter Driving.............................................................2-21
Trailer or Vehicle Towing ............................................2-23
Vehicle Load Limit.......................................................2-27
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C090I02L-GAT
CAUTION:
o Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
the vehicle has completely stopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
or any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when shift-
ing from "P" or "N", to "R" or "D"position.
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always set
the parking brake, shift the transaxle
into "P" (Park) position and turn off the
ignition when you leave the vehicle, even
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
unattended while the engine is running.
o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
o See the maintenance section for the
proper fluid recommendation.
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C090N03O-AATGood Driving Practiceso Never move the gear selector lever from "P"
or "N" to any other position with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into "P"
when the vehicle is in motion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped before
you attempt to shift into "R".
o Never take the car out of gear and coast
down a hill. This may be extremely hazard-
ous. Always leave the car in gear when
moving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause
them to overheat and malfunction. Instead,
when you are driving down a long hill, slow
down and shift to a lower gear. When you do
this, engine braking will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower gear.
Otherwise, the lower gear may not be en-
gaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do not de-
pend on placing the transaxle in "P" to keep
the car from moving.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving on a
slippery surface. Be especially careful when
braking, accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change in ve-
hicle speed can cause the drive wheels to
lose traction and the vehicle to go out of
control.
WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel move-
ments, such as sharp lane changes or
fast, sharp turns.
o Always wear your seat belts.
In a collision crash, un unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes.
o Never exceed posted speed limits.
o Excessive depressing of the accelerater
pedal in slippery driving conditions such
as pulling out of deep snow or mud may
cause severe damage to the transaxle.
Rocking the vehicle is not recommended.
Rather, use an appropriate towing
method.