heating HYUNDAI TUCSON 2008 User Guide

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NOTE:When the A/C is operated continuously on the floor-defrost level ( ) or defrost level ( ), it may cause
fog to form on the exterior windshield because of the temperature difference. At this time set the air flow
control to the face level position ( ) and fan speed control to the low position. To remove interior fog on the windshield:
o Set the air flow control to the defrost ( ) position.
(The A/C will be turned on automatically and "Fresh"
mode will be activated.)
o Set the temperature control to the desired position.
o Set the fan speed control between "1" and "4" position.To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield:
o Set the air flow control to the defrost ( ) position.
(The A/C will be turned on automatically and "Fresh"
mode will be activated.)
o Set the temperature control to the warm.
o Set the fan speed control to position "3" or "4".
o Activate windshield wiper blade de-icer (If installed)B720A01JM-AATDEFROSTING/DEFOGGING
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Use the heating/ventilation system to defrost or defog the windshield:
A TypeB Type
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AUTOMATIC HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL SYSTEMB970A01Y-AAT(If installed)Your Hyundai is equipped with an automatic
heating and cooling control system controlled
by simply setting the desired temperature.TYPE A (Without A.Q.S: Air Quality System)
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Heating and Cooling Controls 1. Temperature Control Switch
2. Air Flow Control Switch
3. Display Window
4. Defroster Switch
5. Blower Fan Control Switch
6. AUTO (Automatic Control)Switch
7. OFF Switch
8. Air Conditioning Switch
9. Air lntake Control Switch
10. Air Quality System Switch
(If installed)TYPE B (With A.Q.S: Air Quality System)

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Photo sensor
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NOTE:o If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the temperature mode will
reset to Centigrade degrees.
This is a normal condition and you can
change the temperature mode from Cen-
tigrade to Farenheit as follows;
Press the "TEMP" down button and
"AUTO" button simultaneously for 3
secs. The display shows that the unit of
temperature is adjusted to Centigrade or
Fahrenheit.
(°C
→ →→ →
→°F or °F
→ →→ →
→°C)
o Never place anything covering the sen-
sor which is located on the instrument
panel to ensure better control of the
heating and cooling system.
B970C01JM-AATAutomatic OperationThe FATC (Full Automatic Temperature Con-
trol) system automatically controls heating and
cooling by doing as follows:
1. Push the "AUTO" button. The indicator light
will illuminate confirming that the Face, Floor
and/or Bi-Level modes as well as the blower
speed and air conditioner will be controlled
automatically.2. Push the "TEMP" button to set the desired
temperature.
The temperature will increase to the maxi-
mum 90°F(32°C) by pushing the " " button.
Each push of the button will cause the tem-
perature to increase by 1°F(0.5°C).
The temperature will decrease to the mini-
mum 62°F(17°C) by pushing the " " button.
Each push of the button will cause the tem-
perature to decrease by 1°F(0.5°C).
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B980B01Y-AATFan Speed Control SwitchThe fan speed can be set to the desired speed
by pressing the appropriate fan speed control
button. The higher the fan speed is, the more air
is delivered. Pressing the "OFF" button turns off
the fan.
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MANUAL OPERATIONThe heating and cooling system can be con-
trolled manually as well by pushing buttons
other than the "AUTO" button. In this state, the
system sequentially works according to the
order of buttons selected.
The function of the buttons which are not se-
lected will be controlled automatically.
Press the "AUTO" button in order to convert to
automatic control of the system.
B670C03Y-AATAir Intake Control Switch
(Without A.Q.S)This is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculation inside air.
To change the air intake control mode, (Fresh
mode, Recirculation mode) push the control
button.
FRESH MODE ( ) : The indicator light on the
button goes on when the air intake control is
fresh mode.
RECIRCULATION MODE ( ) : The indicator
light on the button is illuminated when the air
intake control is recirculation mode.
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B980C02JM-GATAir Intake Control Switch
(With A.Q.S) (If installed)This is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculate inside air automatically.
:OFF
:ON
Fresh Mode :
Air enters the vehicle from the outside and is
heated or cooled according to the function
selected.Recirculation Mode :
Air from within the passenger compartment will
be drawn through the heating system and heated
or cooled according to the function selected.
Exhaust Gas Cutoff Mode :
Air enters the vehicle from the outside.
But if exhaust gas enters the vehicle from the
outside, the exhaust gas cutoff mode ( )
is automatically converted to the ( ) mode,
to prevent exhaust gas from entering the ve-
hicle.
NOTE:It should be noted that prolonged opera-
tion of the heating system in recirculation
mode (
) will give rise to misting of the
windshield and side windows and the air
within the passenger compartment will
become stale. In addition, prolonged use of
the air conditioning with the recirculation
mode ( ) selected may result in the air
within the passenger compartment becom-
ing excessively dry.
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With the "Fresh" mode selected, air enters the
vehicle from the outside and is heated or cooled
according to the function selected.
With the "Recirculation" mode selected, and air
from within the passenger compartment will be
drawn through the heating system and heated
or cooled according to the function selected.NOTE:It should be noted that prolonged opera-
tion of the heating system in "recirculation"
mode will give rise to fogging of the wind-
shield and side windows and the air within
the passenger compartment will become
stale. In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the "Recirculation" mode
selected may result in the air within the
passenger compartment becoming exces-
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B980D01Y-AATHeating and Cooling System OffPress the "OFF" button to stop the operation of
the heating and cooling system.
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CAUTION:
If the windows fog up with the Recircula-
tion or A.Q.S mode selected, set the air
intake control to the Fresh air position or
A.Q.S control to "OFF".
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B980E01E-GATAir Flow Control
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This is used to direct the flow of air. Air can be
directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or
windshield. Four symbols are used to represent
Face, Bi-Level, Floor and Floor-Defrost air
position.
Face-Level
When selecting the "Face" mode, the indicator
light will come on, causing air to be discharged
through the face level vents.

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4. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position
and release it when the engine starts.
After the engine has started, allow the engine
to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing
the vehicle in gear.
The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 sec-
onds between starting attempts to protect
the starter from overheating.C050B02JM-AATNormal Conditions:The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and place the
gearshift lever (manual transaxle) in neutral
or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) in
"P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON"
position, make certain all warning lights and
gauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
WARNING:
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
when starting a manual transaxle vehicle.
Your manual transaxle equipped vehicle
will not start unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.
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WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to
move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
and can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Always fully depress the brake pedal before
and while shifting out of the "P" Park posi-
tion into another position to avoid inad-
vertent motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.

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GOOD BRAKING PRACTICESC130A02A-AAT
WARNING:
o Whenever leaving vehicle or parking,
always set the parking brake as far as
possible and fully engage the vehicle's
transaxle into the park position. Ve-
hicles not fully engaged in park with the
parking brake set are at risk for moving
inadvertently and injuring yourself or
others.
o All vehicles should always have the park-
ing brake fully engaged when parking to
avoid inadvertent movement of the car
which can injure occupants or pedestri-
ans.
o Nothing should be carried on top of the
shelf panel 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 If your car is equipped with an automatic
transaxle, don't let your car creep forward.
To avoid creeping forward, keep your foot
firmly on the brake pedal when the car is
stopped.
o Use caution when parking on a hill. Firmly
engage the parking brake and place the gear
selector lever in "P" (automatic transaxle) or
in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle).
If your car is facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb to help keep the car from
rolling. If your car is facing uphill, turn the front
wheels away from the curb to help keep the
car from rolling. If there is no curb or if it is
required by other conditions to keep the car
from rolling, block the wheels.
o Under some conditions your parking brake
can freeze in the engaged position. This is
most likely to happen when there is an ac-
cumulation of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet. If there
is a risk that the parking brake may freeze,
apply it only temporarily while you put the
gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or in
first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll.
Then release the parking brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the upgrade with
the accelerator pedal. This can cause the
transaxle to overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake. 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.
o Don't coast down hills with the car out of gear.
This is extremely hazardous. Keep the car
in gear at all times, use the brakes to slow
down, then shift to a lower gear so that engine
braking will help you maintain a safe speed.
o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. Resting your
foot on the brake pedal while driving can be
dangerous because it can result in the brakes
overheating and losing their effectiveness. It
also increases the wear of the brake com-
ponents.
o If a tire goes flat while you are driving, apply
the brakes gently and keep the car pointed
straight ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it to be safe
to do so, pull off the road and stop in a safe
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!HIGHER SPEED MOTORINGC170A02A-AATPre-Trip Inspections1. Tires:
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specifica-
tion. Low tire inflation pressures will result in
overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may
result in reduced traction or tire failure.NOTE:Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.
WARNING:
o Underinflated or overinflated tires can
cause poor handling, loss of vehicle
control, and sudden tire failure leading
to accidents, injuries, and even death.
Always check tires are properly inflated
before driving. Refer to pages 2-28 and
8-3 for proper tire pressures and further
information.
o Driving on tires with no or insufficient
tread is dangerous. Worn-out tires can
result in loss of vehicle control, colli-
sions, injury, and even death. Worn-out
tires should be replaced as soon as
possible and should never be used for
driving. Always check tire tread before
driving your car. Refer to 8-11 for further
information and tread limits.
USE OF LIGHTSC180A01A-AATCheck your lights regularly for correct opera-
tion and always keep them clean. When driving
during the day in conditions of poor visibility, it
is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.
This enables you to be seen as well as to see. 2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
High speed travel consumes more fuel than
urban motoring. Do not forget to check both
engine coolant and engine oil.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in
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C190F01O-AATTrailer or Vehicle Towing Tips1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain
connections as well as proper operation of
the trailer running lights, brake lights, and
turn signals.
2. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
conditions.
3. To maintain engine braking efficiency, do not
tow a trailer with the transaxle in fifth gear
(manual transaxle) or overdrive (automatic
transaxle).
4. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
5. Check the condition and air pressure of all
tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire
pressure can seriously affect the handling.
Also check the spare tire.
6. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-
fected by crosswind and buffeting.
When being passed by a large vehicle, keep
a constant speed and steer straight ahead.
If there is too much wind buffeting, slow down
to get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
7. When parking your car and trailer, especially
on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal
precautions. Turn your front wheel into the
curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the
transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park
(automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks
at each of the trailer's tires.8. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check
your electrical connection at the same time.
9. During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
10.Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or
sudden stops.
11.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
12.Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the brakes
to overheat, resulting in reduced braking
efficiency.
13.When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift the
transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed
to reduce chances of engine overloading
and/or overheating.
14.If you have to stop while going uphill, do not
hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the
accelerator. This can cause the automatic
transaxle to overheat. Use the parking brake
or footbrake.
15.If the transaxle shifts frequently while going
up a hill, shift down one gear.
NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more
frequently.
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WARNING:
o Improperly loading your vehicle and
trailer can seriously affect its steering
and braking performance causing a
crash which could cause serious injury
or death.
o Towing a trailer affected vehicle han-
dling and braking.
o Drive more slowly when towing a trailer
and allow more distance when braking.
o Be careful when driving in slippery and
windy conditions.
o Be careful when turning and while driv-
ing up and down hills.
o Do not exceed 45 mph or the posted
towing speed limit, whichever is lower.