lights HYUNDAI TUCSON 2008 User Guide

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B340D01A-AATHigh-beam SwitchTo turn on the headlight high beams, push the
lever forward (away from you). The High Beam
Indicator Light will come on at the same time. For
low beams, pull the lever back toward you.
B340E01A-AATHeadlight FlasherTo flash the headlights, pull the switch lever
toward you, then release it. The headlights can
be flashed even though the headlight switch is
in the "OFF" position.
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Parking Light Auto Cuto The purpose of this feature is to prevent the
battery from being discharged.
The system automatically turns off the head-
lights and parking lights when the driver
removes the ignition key and opens the
driver- side door.
o With this feature, the parking light will be
turned off automatically if the driver parks on
the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on when the
ignition key is removed, perform the follow-
ing :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again
using the light switch on the steering
column.
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.
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B385A01JM-AATWindshield wiper Blade De-icer
(If installed)The windshield wiper blade de-icer is turned on
by pushing in the switch. To turn the de-icer off,
push the switch a second time. The windshield
wiper blade de-icer automatically turns itself off
after about 20 minutes.
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WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCH
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HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMB370A01A-AATThe hazard warning system should be used
whenever you find it necessary to stop the car
in a hazardous location. When you must make
such an emergency stop, always pull off the
road as far as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on by
pushing in the hazard switch. This causes all
turn signal lights to blink. The hazard warning
lights will operate even though the key is not in
the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the
switch a second time.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCHB360A04A-AAT(If installed)To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch.
They will light when the headlight switch is in the
second position and the ignition key is in the
"ON" position.NOTE:If you turn on the headlight high beams, the
front fog lights will be turned off.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTERB420A01A-AATFor the cigarette lighter to work, the key must
be in the "ACC" position or the "ON" position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way
into its socket. When the element has heated,
the lighter will pop out to the "ready" position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. This
can damage the heating element and create a
fire hazard.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette lighter,
use only a genuine Hyundai replacement or its
approved equivalent.
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POWER OUTLETSB500D03JM-GAT(If installed)These are located in the quarter trim and on the
rear main console.
These supply 12V electric power to operate
electric accessories or equipment only when
the key is in the "ON" or "ACC" position.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)B410A01A-AATThe instrument panel lights can be made brighter
or dimmer by turning the instrument panel light
control knob.
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CAUTION:
o Use when the engine is running and
remove a plug from the power outlet
after using the electric appliance. Using
when the engine stops or remaining the
electric appliance with plugged in for
many hours may cause the battery to be
discharged.
o Do not use the power outlet to connect
electric accessories or equipment other
than those designed to operate on 12
volts.
o Some electronic devices can cause elec-
tronic interference when plugged into
the power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio noise and mal-
functions in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
ASHTRAY / COIN TRAYB430A01JM-AATThe front ashtray/coin tray may be opened by
pushing and releasing the ashtray lid. To re-
move the ashtray to empty or clean it, lift the
ashtray upward and pull it out. The ashtray coin
tray light will only illuminate when the external
lights are on.
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DRINK HOLDER!
B450A01JM-AATFront Drink HolderThe front drink holder is located on the main
console .
WARNING:
o Use caution when using the drink hold-
ers. A spilled beverage that is very hot
can injure you or your passengers. Spilled
liquids can damage interior trim and
electrical components.
o Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. The objects can
be thrown out in the event of a sudden
stop or an accident, possibly injuring
the passengers in the vehicle.

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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.
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DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REARVIEW
MIRRORB520A01A-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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AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW
MIRROR WITH COMPASS
(If installed)1. Status Indicator LED
2. Feature Control Button
3. Rear Light Sensor
4. Display Window
Automatic dimming rear view mirror controls
automatically the glare of headlights of the car
behind you when it turned on by pressing and
holding the button for more than 3 but less than
6 seconds.
It is turned off by pressing and holding the button
for same time once more.
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HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHTB550A01A-AATIn addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window also
lights when the brakes are applied.
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165 lbs (75 kg) Evenly
Distributed
ROOF RACK
CAUTION:
o Loading cargo or luggage above 165 lbs
(75 kg) on the roof rack may damage your
vehicle.
When you carry large objects, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of
your vehicle.
o To prevent damage or loss of cargo as
you are driving, check frequently to make
sure the luggage carrier and cargo are
still securely fastened.
o Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
o To use the roof rails as a roof rack, you
must fit the roof rails with two or more
crossrails or equivalent before carrying
cargo or luggage on the roof.
o Loading cargo or luggage exceeding the
specification on the roof rack may re-
duce the stability of your vehicle.
o Do not allow cargo loads to rest directly
on the roof of your article; cross rails
must be used.
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REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASEB560A03JM-AATThe fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the vehicle.NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do
not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
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TO START THE ENGINEC030A01E-AATCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHo If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the
key in the "START" position for more that 15
seconds.NOTE:o For safety, the engine will not start if the
clutch pedal is not depressed fully
(Manual Transaxle) or the shift lever is
not in "P" or "N" Position (Automatic
Transaxle).
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal
is disconnected from the battery. To
remove the key, always confirm that the
shift lever is securely positioned in "P"
(Park) (For Automatic Transaxle).
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-6.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEC020A04A-AATBefore you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are
not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
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WARNING:
o All passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving. Refer to
pages: 1-18 through 1-24 for more infor-
mation on their proper use.
o Always check the surrounding areas near
your vehicle for people, especially chil-
dren, before putting a car into 'drive.'
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WARNING:
Always wear appropriate shoes when oper-
ating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots,
etc.) may interfere with your ability to use
the brake and accelerator pedal, and the
clutch (if installed).
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WARNING:
When you intend to park or stop the vehicle
with the engine on, be careful not to de-
press the accelerator pedal for a long period
of time. It may overheat the engine or ex-
haust system and cause fire.

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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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STARTING!
C050A01A-AAT
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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OPERATING THE AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLEC090A01O-GATThe highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speeds and one reverse
speed. The individual speeds are selected au-
tomatically, depending on the position of the
speed selector lever. The selector lever has 2
gates; the main gate and the manual gate.NOTE:For information on manual gate operation,
refer to "Sports Mode".
In the main gate, the selector lever has 4
positions, and is equipped with a button to avoid
inadvertent selection.
NOTE:
Depress the brake pedal and push the
button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
The selector lever can be shifted freely.
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
battery has been disconnected, may be
somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condi-
tion, and the shifting sequence will adjust
after shifts are cycled a few times by the
T.C.M (Transaxle Control Module).
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The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
indicate the selector lever position when the
ignition is switched "ON". During "D" range
operation, green lights indicate the gear cur-
rently in use.
CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
vehicle is moving.
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o Be sure that the wheels are aligned cor-
rectly. Improper alignment can result from
hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes faster tire
wear and may also result in other problems
as well as greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For better
fuel economy and reduced maintenance
costs, maintain your car in accordance with
the maintenance schedule in Section 5. If
you drive your car in severe conditions,
more frequent maintenance is required (see
Section 5 for details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum service,
your Hyundai should be kept clean and free
of corrosive materials. It is especially impor-
tant that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be allowed to
accumulate on the underside of the car. This
extra weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to corro-
sion.
o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than neces-
sary. If you are waiting (and not in traffic),
turn off your engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.o Remember, your Hyundai does not require
extended warm-up. After the engine has
started, allow the engine to run for 10 to 20
seconds prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give your
engine a slightly longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging
is driving too slowly in too high a gear result-
ing in the engine bucking. If this happens,
shift to a lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air
conditioning system is operated by engine
power so your fuel economy is reduced
when you use it.
DRIVING FOR ECONOMYC140A02A-AATYou can save fuel and get more miles from your
car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate
rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-
throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stoplights. Try to
adjust your speed to that of the other traffic
so you don't have to change speeds unnec-
essarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unneces-
sary braking. This also reduces brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you
drive, the more fuel your car uses. Driving at
a moderate speed, especially on the high-
way, is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components. In
addition, driving with your foot resting on the
brake pedal may cause the brakes to over-
heat, which reduces their effectiveness and
may lead to more serious consequences.
o Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated
to the recommended pressure. Incorrect
inflation, either too much or too little, results
in unnecessary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.