4WD HYUNDAI TUCSON 2005 Owners Manual

1. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
2. 4WD Lock Switch (If installed)
3. Traction Control System (TCS) Switch (If installed) /
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Switch (If installed)
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Multi-Function Light Switch (If installed)
6. Front Window Defroster (If installed)
7. Hazard Warning Light Switch
8. Digital Clock
9. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch10. Rear Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirror Heater Switch
(If installed)
11. Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
12. Passenger's Airbag
13. Hood Release Lever
14. Horn and Driver's Airbag
15. Small Article Tray / Ashtray (If installed)
16. Cruise Control Switch (If installed)
17. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel (If installed)
18. Shift Lever (If installed)
19. Glove Box
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these
areas, wash them with water immediately.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
B255A01JM-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
Turn Signal Indicator LightsHigh Beam Indicator Light
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Charging System Warning LightSeat Belt Reminder Light and Chime
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-44.
Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator Light
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning LightDoor Ajar Warning Light and Chime (If installed)Traction Control Indicator Light
(If installed)
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)
Electronic Stability Program Indicator
Lights (If installed)
Cruise Indicator (If installed)
4WD Lock Indicator Light (If installed)4WD System Warning Light (If installed)SET Indicator Light (If installed)

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1. Tachometer
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
3. Seat Belt Warning Light
4. Supplemental Restraint (AirBag) System
Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
5. Speedometer
6. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
7. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
8. High Beam Indicator Light
9. Fuel Gauge
10. Low Fuel Warning Light
11. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
12. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)/
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light (If installed)13. ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)
14. Immobilizer Warning Light (If installed)
15. Door Ajar Warning Light
16. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (If installed)
17. Odometer/ Trip odmeter
18. Trip Computer (If installed)
19. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
20. Charging System Warning Light
21. Coolant Temperature Gauge
22. Cruise Indicator (If installed)
23. 4WD Lock Indicator Light
24. 4WD System Warning Light (If installed)

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B260T01O-GAT
4WD System Warning Light
(If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
4WD(Four Wheel Drive) system warning light
will come on and then go off in a few seconds.
CAUTION:
If the 4WD system warning light ( ) blinks
while driving, this indicates that there is a
malfunction in the 4WD system. If this oc-
curs, have your vehicle checked by an au-
thorized Hyundai dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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B265C01LZ-AAT
Electronic Stability
Program Indicator Lights
(If installed)
The electronic stability program indicators
change operation according to the ignition switch
position and whether the system is in operation
or not.
They will illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, but should go out
after three seconds. If the ESP or ESP-OFF
indicator stays on, take your car to your autho-
rized Hyundai dealer and have the system
checked. See section 2 for more information
about the ESP.
B260V01JM-GAT
4WD Lock Indicator Light
(If installed)
The 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) lock indicator light
in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the
The 4WD lock switch is pushed.
The purpose of this switch is to increase the
drive power when driving on wet pavement,
snow-covered roads and/or off-road.
The 4WD lock indicator light is turned off by
pushing the switch again.NOTE:Do not use 4WD on normal dry pavement
conditions.
B260R01E-GAT
SET Indicator Light
(If installed)
The SET indicator light in the instrument cluster
is illuminated when the cruise control switch is
pushed downward to "SET (COAST)".
The SET indicator light does not illuminate when
the control switch is in the "CANCEL" position.
B260Q01E-GAT
Cruise Indicator Light
(If installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter is illuminated when the cruise control main
switch on the end of the barrel is pushed.
When the cruise control main switch is pushed
a second time, the cruise control system will be
and the light will turn off.
Information on the use of cruise control may be
found on page 1-79.

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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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WARNING:
o The 2WD Tucson is not designed for off-
road use. The 4WD Tucson is designed
primarily for use on paved roads. How-
ever, occasional use in off-highway con-
ditions such as established unpaved
roads and non-challenging off-road
trails is allowed. The 4WD Tucson is not
designed for blazing new trails, chal-
lenging off-road conditions, or unpaved
hill climbing. Exceeding the conditions
that were intended for the vehicle's pri-
mary design may result in injury or death.
o Utility vehicle has a significantly higher
collision rate than other type of vehicles.o Utility vehicle have higher ground clear-
ance and a narrower track to make them
capable of performing in a wide variety
of off-road applications. Specific design
characteristics give them a higher center
of gravitiy than ordinary cars. An advan-
tage of the higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road allowing you to
anticipate problem. They are not de-
signed for cornering at the same speeds
as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles
any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily un-
der off-road conditions. If at all possible,
avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
As with other vehicles of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.
o In a collision, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a person wearing a
seatbelt.
WARNING:
RISK OF ROLLOVER
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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.

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C310D01JM-AATIndicators and WarningThe indicators should illuminate when the igni-
tion key is turned to ON or START but should
go out after three seconds.
If the indicators do not illuminate, or the ESP or
ESP-OFF indicator does not go out after 3
seconds, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
Should there be any unusual conditions in the
device while driving, ESP-OFF indicator illumi-
nates as a warning.
If ESP-OFF indicator illuminates, pull your car
to a safe place and stop the engine.
Then, start the engine again to check if the ESP-
OFF indicator goes out.
If the indicator remains lit even after the engine
has been started, have your car checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.
FULL-TIME 4WD OPERATION
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WARNING:
This vehicle is designed primarily for on
road use. Driving the vehicle in challenging
off-road conditions may result in damage
to the vehicle. Driving in conditions that
exceed the vehicle's intended design or the
driver's experience level may result in se-
vere injury or death.Driving 4WD Safely(1) As always, be sure to wear the seat belt.
(2) Do not drive in challenging off-road condi-
tions or areas that exceed the vehicle's
basic design intent or the driver's experi-
ence level.
(3) Drive at lower speeds in strong crosswinds.
Because of your vehicle's higher center of
gravity, its stability will be affected in cross-
winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.
(4) Check the brake condition after driving in wet
or muddy conditions. Press the brake sev-
eral times as you move slowly until you feel
normal braking forces return.
(5) Do not drive the vehicle through water. (i.e.
streams, rivers, lakes, etc.)
C350A02JM-AAT(If installed)Engine power can be delivered to all wheels.
Full-time 4WD is useful when good traction is
required, such as, when driving on slippery, wet
or snow-covered roads and when moving out
of mud. Your vehicle is not designed for chal-
lenging off-road use. Full-time 4WD vehicles
are designed primarily to improve traction and
performance on paved roads and highways in
wet and/or slippery conditions. Occasional off-
road use such as established unpaved roads
and trails is considered normal use. It is always
important when traveling off-highway that the
driver carefully reduce their speed to a level that
does not exceed the safe operating speed for
those conditions. In general, off-road conditions
provide less traction and braking effectiveness
than on road conditions. These factors must be
carefully considered when driving off-road.
Keeping the vehicle in contact with the driving
surface and under control in these conditions is
always the driver's responsibility for the safety
of him/herself and his or her passengers.

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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.

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CAUTION:
o While the full-time 4WD vehicle is being
raised on a jack, never start the engine or
cause the tires to rotate.
There is danger that rotating tires touch-
ing the ground could cause the vehicle
to go off the jack and to jump forward.
o If one of the front or rear wheels begins
to spin in mud, snow, etc., the vehicle
can sometimes be driven out by de-
pressing the accelerator pedal further;
however, avoid running the engine con-
tinuously at high rpm because doing so
could damage the 4WD system. (10)When using tire chains, always attach them
to the front wheels.
(11)If the front or rear wheels get stuck in the
mud, do not spin them recklessly. The 4WD
system could be damaged.
o In rare cases when it's unavoidable that
a 4WD vehicle is to be inspected on a
2WD roll tester, strictly follow the proce-
dures.
1. Check the tire pressures recom-
mended for your vehicle.
2. Place the front wheels on the roll
tester as shown in the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the rear wheels on the tempo-
rary free roller as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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WARNING:
Keep away from the front of the vehicle
while inspecting. This is very dangerous as
the vehicle can jump forward and cause
serious injury or death.
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WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel move-
ments, such as sharp lane charges or
fast, sharp turns.
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
o In a collision, an unbelted person is
signicantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a person wearing a
seat belt.
o Loss of control may 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. (9)For a speedometer test or inspection/main-
tenance (I/M) program of a Tucson 4WD
vehicle, use a four wheel chassis dynamom-
eter.
CAUTION:
Never engage the parking brake while per-
forming these tests.

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GOOD BRAKING PRACTICESC130A01A-AAT
WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the
cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If
there were an accident or a sudden stop,
such objects could move forward and cause
damage to the vehicle or injure the occu-
pants.
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o After being parked, check to be sure the
parking brake is not engaged and that the
parking brake indicator light is out before
driving away.
o Driving through water may get the brakes
wet. They can also get wet when the car is
washed. Wet brakes can be dangerous!
Your car will not stop as quickly if the brakes
are wet. Wet brakes may cause the car to
pull to one side. To dry the brakes, apply the
brakes lightly while driving slowly until the
braking action returns to normal, taking care
to keep the car under control at all times. If
the braking action does not return to normal,
stop as soon as it is safe to do so and call your
Hyundai dealer for assistance.
4WD LOCK SYSTEMC360A01O-GAT(With Electronic Control 4WD)
(If installed)This 4WD system is designed for dividing the
power ratio automatically in normal driving con-
ditions.
During off-road or low-friction driving condi-
tions, press the 4WD lock button to drive in full-
time 4WD, dividing the power ratio to 50:50 in the
front and rear wheels. The 4WD lock indicator
light in the instrument cluster is illuminated.
This setup begins to get cancelled when the
vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h, and the func-
tion is completely released at a speed of 40 km/
h or higher. Conversely, the function is rerun
when the speed again drops to 40 km/h or lower,
and is fully established at speeds below 30 km/
h.To release the 4WD lock function, press the
4WD lock button again.
The 4WD lock indicator light in the instrument
cluster should go off.
C360A01JM-U
1) Pressing the 4WD lock button on the tough
terrain, the driving power is equally distrib-
uted to the front and rear.
4WD lock keeps activating when not ex-
ceeding 40 km/h.
2) Release the 4WD lock button on the normal
driving conditions.
C360A02JM