HYUNDAI TUCSON 2008 Owners Manual

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I130D04A-AATHyundai motor vehicles are designed and manu-
factured to meet or exceed all applicable safety
standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you
to read and follow all directions in this Owner's
Manual, particularly the information under the
headings "NOTE", "CAUTION" and "WARN-
ING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any
questions regarding the operation of your ve-
hicle, please contact your nearest Hyundai
Motor America Regional Office as listed below:
Eastern Region : Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hamp-
shire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvanina,
Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151
Southern Region: Florida, Georgia, North Caro-
lina, South Carolina.
Southern Region
270 Riverside Parkway, Suite A
Austell, GA 30168
(800) 633-5151
!
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 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.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S.A only)I130C02A-AATIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. If
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or HYUNDAI MOTOR
AMERICA.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Ve-
hicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor ve-
hicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
I140A01A-AATAny claim or dispute you may have
related to your vehicle's warranty or the
duties contemplated under the warranty,
including claims related to the refund or
partial refund of your vehicle's purchase
price (excluding personal injury or prod-
uct liability claims), shall be resolved
by binding arbitration. Binding arbitra-
tion shall be administered by and through
the National Arbitration Forum (NAF) or
the American Arbitration Association
(AAA), under the Code of Procedure of
the entity you select.
You will not be responsible for paying
filing and hearing fees above $275.00.
All other arbitration costs shall be borne
by Hyundai Motor America. You are not
responsible to pay any of the costs
Hyundai incurs.BINDING ARBITRATION
(U.S.A Only)
South Central Region: Alabama, Arkansas,
Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mis-
souri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee,
Texas, Wyoming.
South Central Region
1421 South Beltline Road, Suite 400
Coppell, TX 75019
(800) 633-5151
Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, lowa, Ken-
tucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North
Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin.
Central Region
1705 Sequoia Drive
Aurora, Illinois 60506
(800) 633-5151
Western Region: Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona,
California, ldaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon,
Texas, Utah, Washington.
Western Region
10550 Talbert Avenue
P.O.Box 20850
Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850
(800) 633-5151

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This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall
not deprive you of any remedies avail-
able to you under applicable law. The
parties are waiving their right to seek
remedies in court, including the right to
a jury trial.
This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall
be governed by and interpreted under
the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C.
sections 1-16. Judgment upon any award
may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction.
You may revoke this Arbitration Agree-
ment by (1) written notice or (2) elec-
tronic notice. Written notice must be
delivered (via certified mail) to Hyundai
Motor America, Attn: Consumer Af-
fairs, 10550 Talbert Avenue, P.O. Box
20849, Fountain Valley, CA 92728-0849.
Electronic notice must be submitted at
the following website address: http://
warranty-arbitration.hyundaiUSA.com.
Notice must be received within 90 days
after you purchase your vehicle.

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Measurement ................................................................ 9-2
Engine...........................................................................9-3
Lubrication Chart ........................................................... 9-4
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS2
J010A01JM-AATMEASUREMENT
170 (4,325)
70 (1,795)
66 (1,680)
103 (2,630)
60 (1,540)
60 (1,540) Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height (Unladen)
Wheel base
Wheel tread
Front
Rear
J060A01JM-AATFUEL SYSTEMJ020A01JM-AATPOWER STEERING
in. (mm)
Engine
2.7L
2.0L
Fuel tank capacity
17 us.gal (65L)
15 us.gal (58L)
Type
Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump typeRack and pinion
0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm)
5.5 in. (142 mm)
Vane type
J030A01JM-AATTIREStandard
Option
Spare
P 215/65R16
P 235/60R16
T155/90R16 (Temporary)
T155/90D16 (Temporary)
2WD
4WD
J050A01JM-AATBRAKE
Dual hydraulic with brake booster
Ventilated disc
Cable operated on rear wheel Type
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Parking brake
CBS (With ABS)
ABS
CBS, ABSDrum type
Disc type
Disc type
Type A
Type B, C

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
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GASOLINE
2.7 V6
6-Cyl., V-type DOHC
86.7 × 75.0
2,656
1-2-3-4-5-6
Auto lash
Auto lash
Auto lash
Auto lash
650 ± 100
BTDC 12° ± 5° 2.0 DOHC
4-Cyl., In-line DOHC
82 × 93.5
1,975
1-3-4-2
700 ± 100
BTDC 8° ± 5° ITEMS
Engine Type
Bore x Stroke
Displacement (cc)
Firing order
Valve Clearance
(Cold engine : 20±5°C)
Idle speed (rpm)
Ignition timing
ENGINEJ070A02JM-AAT
0.0067 ~ 0.0091 in.(0.17 ~ 0.23 mm)
0.0098 ~ 0.0122 in.(0.25 ~ 0.31 mm )
0.0047 ~ 0.011 in.(0.12 ~ 0.28 mm)
0.0079 ~ 0.015 in.(0.2 ~ 0.38 mm) For adjusting
For checking
Intake
Exhaust
Intake
Exhaust

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS4
Oil & Grease Standard
SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE
SAE 10W-30 [ABOVE 0°F (-18°C)]
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS SAE MTF SAE 75W/85 (API GL-4)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other
brands meeting the SP III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co..
API GL-5, SAE 80W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX Equivalent)
API GL-5, SAE 80W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX Equivalent)
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
PSF-3 TYPE FLUID
DOT 3, DOT 4 or Equivalent Item
Engine Oil
Recommends
TransaxleManual
Automatic
Transfer case
Rear Axle
Coolant
Power steering gear
Brakes and clutch fluid
LUBRICATION CHARTJ080A03JM-AAT
Q'ty u.s.qts. (liter)
Drain and refill with oil filter
2.0 L : 4.23 (4.0)
2.7 L : 4.76 (4.5)
2.2 (2.1)
8.2 (7.8)
0.8 (0.8)
0.8 (0.75)
7.4 (7.0)
0.95 (0.9)
As required

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INDEX

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INDEX
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A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-33
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-10
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-16
Operation............................................................................ 1-99, 6-16
Switch...........................................................................................1-99
Antenna..........................................................................................1-132
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-67
Audio System.................................................................................1-111
B
Battery...............................................................................................6-23
Binding Arbitration (U.S.A Only) .......................................................8-17
Brake
Anti-lock brake system ................................................................2-13
Traction control system (TCS) ...................................................2-13
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-14
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....................................................2-15
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-11
Pedal clearance...........................................................................6-20
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-19
Practices......................................................................................2-19
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3
Bulb Replacement.............................................................................6-27
C
California Perchlorate Notice ............................................................5-10
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................1-154Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-154
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-7
Child Restraint System.....................................................................1-25
Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the
"Tether Anchorage" System .....................................................1-26
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System ....1-28
Cigarette Lighter................................................................................1-66
Clock.................................................................................................1-65
Clutch
Checking fluid...............................................................................6-16
Pedal free-play.............................................................................6-19
Combination Light
Auto light.......................................................................................
1-60
Headlight flasher..........................................................................1-59
Headlight switch...........................................................................1-59
High-beam switch........................................................................1-59
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-58
Parking light auto off .....................................................................1-59
Turn signal operation...................................................................1-58
Consumer Information......................................................................8-15
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...................................................................................1-87

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INDEX
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D
Defrosting / Defogging ...................................................................1-100
Door
Central door lock............................................................................ 1-7
Door locks...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-86
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-67
Drive Belts.........................................................................................6-20
Driving
Driving for economy .....................................................................2-22
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-23
Winter driving...............................................................................2-23
E
Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-4
Compartment................................................................................. 6-2
Coolant........................................................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-53
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4
Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-5
Starting........................................................................................... 2-6
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2
F
4WD Lock System ............................................................................2-19
Fan Speed Control............................................................................1-93Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-85
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-64
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-12
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-13
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ..........................................1-12
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-13
Fuel
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-53
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-82
Full-time 4WD Operation..................................................................2-16
Fuses ................................................................................................6-21
Fuse panel description......................................................................
6-35
G
General Checks.................................................................................. 6-4
Glove Box..........................................................................................1-72
H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-64
Heating and Cooling Control..........................................................1-102
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control..............................................................................1-94
Air intake control switch ............................................................1-103
Bi-level heating.............................................................................1-98