engine oil HYUNDAI TUCSON 2009 Owner's Manual

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6. Install a new oil filter in accordance with
the instructions on the carton or on the
filter itself. Do not over-tighten. (Tight-
ening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m) Be sure
that the mounting surface on the engine
is clean and that the old gasket is re-
moved completely. Lubricate the new
gasket on the filter with clean engine oil
before installation.
7. Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
8. Refill the crankcase with the recom-
mended engine oil. Refer to the speci-
fication in chapter 9 for engine oil ca-
pacity.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product contains a chemical known
to the State of California to cause can-
cer. Used engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by wash-
ing your hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible after
handling used oil.
!
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the en-
gine oil as it may be hot enough to burn
you! 2. Open the hood and remove the engine
oil filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen
the drain plug by turning it counter-
clockwise with a wrench of the proper
size. Be sure that a drain pan is in
position to catch the oil as it drains out,
then remove the drain plug.
4. When the oil has stopped draining, re-
place the drain plug using a new washer
and retighten by turning it clockwise.
Oil pan drain plug tightening torque:
3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m (2.7L)
4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m (2.0L)
5. Remove the oil filter by turning it coun-
terclockwise with a oil filter wrench of
the proper size. A certain amount of oil
will come out when you remove the
filter. So be sure to have your drain pan
in place underneath it.
CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil using
by a funnel. Do not overfill! Engine dam-
age may occur if overfilled.
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9. Start the engine and check to be sure no
oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil
filter.
10. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil
level.
NOTE:Always dispose of used engine oil in an
environmentally acceptable manner. It
is suggested that it be placed in a sealed
container and taken to a service station
for reclamation. Do not pour the oil on the
ground or put it in with the household
trash.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADESG080A02A-AATThe wiper blades should be carefully in-
spected from time to time and cleaned to
remove accumulations of road film or other
debris. To clean the wiper blades and
arms, use a clean sponge or cloth with a
mild soap or detergent and water. If the
wipers continue to streak or smear the
glass, replace them with genuine Hyundai
replacement parts or their equivalent.
!
CAUTION:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.
This can result in more rapid wear of
the wiper blades and may scratch the
glass.
o Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as en-
gine oil, gasoline, etc.
HJM5032
HJM5038
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER
FILTERG070A01E-AATTo change the filter, unsnap the clips
around the cover. When this is done, the
cover can be lifted off, the old filter removed
and the new filter put in its place. Genuine
Hyundai Replacement Parts are recom-
mended.
CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without a
proper air filter in place can result in
excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake. These may result
in damage to the air cleaner filter.
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G090A01JM
FILLING THE WASHER RESER-
VOIRG090A02JM-AATThe washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to
the front and rear washer systems.
A good quality washer fluid should be
used to fill the washer reservoir. The fluid
level should be checked more frequently
during inclement weather or whenever the
washer system is in more frequent use.
The capacity of the washer reservoir is
3.59 U.S. quarts (3.4 Liters).
CAUTION:
o Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
should not be used in the washer sys-
tem because it will damage the car's
finish.
o The washer should not be operated if
the washer reservoir is empty. This
can damage the washer fluid pump.
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WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents con-
tain some amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks or flame
to contact the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir. Damage to
the vehicle or its occupants could
occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do not drink
windshield washer fluid. Serious in-
jury or death could occur.
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
OIL (MANUAL)G100A02JM-AATTransaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals speci-
fied in the vehicle maintenance schedule
in Section
5.Recommended OilUse only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/85 (API GL-4) or EQUIVALENT in the
manual transaxle.Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityThe oil capacity of the manual transaxle is
2.2 U.S. quarts (2.1 liters).
HJM5009
Filler plug
Drain plug

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CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
FLUID (AUTOMATIC)G110A01E-AATTransaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle
should be checked at those intervals speci-
fied in the vehicle maintenance schedule
in Section 5.NOTE:Automatic transaxle fluid is basically
red color. As driving distance increases,
the fluid color turns darkish red gradu-
ally. It is a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
based upon the changing color.
You must replace the automatic
transaxle fluid in accordance with inter-
vals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in section 5.
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G110B05A-AATRecommended Fluid
Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is spe-
cially designed to operate with 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.. Damage caused by a
nonspecified fluid is not covered by your
new vehicle limited warranty.
CAUTION:
Use of aftermarket ATF additives may
cause damage to the automatic
transaxle.
Only use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III,
DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or
other brands meeting the SP III specifi-
cation approved by Hyundai Motor Co..
If you are having your vehicle serviced
at a facility other than a Hyundai dealer,
verify that the correct ATF is used for
your vehicle.
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WARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle
oil level when the engine is cool or cold.
If the engine is hot, you should exercise
great caution to avoid burning yourself
on hot engine or exhaust parts.NOTE:It is recommended that the manual
transaxle fluid should be checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.

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POWER STEERING FLUID
LEVELG230A03A-AATThe power steering fluid level should be
checked regularly. To check the power
steering fluid level, be sure the engine is
"OFF", then check to make certain that the
power steering fluid level is between the
"MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the
fluid reservoir.NOTE:Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after
the engine is started in extremely cold
conditions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops
during warm up, there is no abnormal
function in the system. It is due to a
power steering fluid characteristic in
extremely cold conditions.
G230A01JM
HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUST-
MENTG290A03O-AATBefore performing aiming adjustment,
make sure of the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
2. Place the vehicle on level ground and
press the front bumper & rear bumper
down several times.
Place vehicle at a distance of 118 in.
(3m) from the test wall.
3. See that the vehicle is unloaded (ex-
cept for full levels of coolant, engine oil
and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools).
Have the driver or equivalent weight
placed in driver's seat.
4. Clean the head light lenses and turn on
the headlights (Low beam).
5. Open the hood.
G250A01A-AATFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR HYUNDAIIf you desire additional information about
maintaining and servicing your Hyundai,
you may purchase a factory Shop Manual
at your Hyundai dealer's parts department.
This is the same manual used by dealer-
ship technicians and while it is highly tech-
nical it can be useful in obtaining a better
understanding of your car and how it works.G240A01A-AATPOWER STEERING HOSESIt is suggested that you check the power
steering hose connections for fluid leak-
age at those intervals specified in the ve-
hicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
The power steering hoses should be re-
placed if there is severe surface cracking,
pulling, scuffing or worn spots. Deteriora-
tion of the hose could cause premature
failure. Recommended FluidUse PSF-3 type fluidNOTE:Do not start the engine when the power
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SPECIFICATION:
"H";
Horizontal center line of headlights from
ground: 35.6 in.(904 mm)
"W";
Distance between each headlight cen-
ter:
53.4 in.(1,356 mm)
"L";
Distance between the headlights and
the wall that the lights are tested against:
118 in. (3,000 mm).
REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT
BULBS!
G260A02A-AATBefore attempting to replace a light bulb,
be sure the switch is turned to the "OFF"
position.
The next paragraph shows how to reach
the light bulbs so they may be changed. Be
sure to replace the burned-out bulb with
one of the same number and wattage
rating.
See page 6-34 for the wattage description.
CAUTION:
o Keep the lamps out of contact with
petroleum products, such as oil, gaso-
line, etc.
o After heavy, driving rain or washing,
headlight and taillight lenses could
appear frosty. This condition is
caused by the temperature difference
between the lamp inside and outside.
This is similar to the condensation on
your windows inside your vehicle
during the rain and doesn’t indicate a
problem with your vehicle. If the water
leaks into the lamp bulb circuitry, have
the vehicle checked by an Authorized
Hyundai Dealer.
G270A02O-AATHeadlight and Front Turn Signal Light1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protec-
tion.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic
base, avoid touching the glass.
4. Using a socket wrench of the correct
size, remove the headlight assembly
mounting bolts.
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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS2
J010A02JM-AATMEASUREMENT
170 (4,325)
70 (1,795) / 72 (1,830)*
1
66 (1,680) / 68 (1,730)*
2
103 (2,630)
60 (1,540) / 61 (1,550)*
3
60 (1,540) / 61 (1,550)*
3
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
*1 : with side garnish
*2 : with roof rack
*3 : with 235/60R16 tire

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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
3
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
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............................................................................1-94
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-86
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-64
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-13
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-14
Adjusting seat forward and rearward..........................................1-13
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-13
Fuel
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-55
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-83
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.............................................................1-93
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control..............................................................................1-95
Air intake control switch ............................................................1-105
Bi-level heating.............................................................................1-99
Defrosting / Defogging ..............................................................1-101
Fan speed control (Blower control).............................................1-94
Temperature control....................................................................1-98
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-83
Hood Release....................................................................................1-85
Horn.................................................................................................1-88
How to Use Luggage Room.............................................................1-80
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-5
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-48
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-66
Interior Light.......................................................................................1-71
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3

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T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-55
Tail Gate............................................................................................1-78
Tail gate window...........................................................................1-79
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-9
Ticket Holder.....................................................................................1-87
Tires
Balancing......................................................................................8-11
Chains..........................................................................................8-10
Changing a flat tire .......................................................................3-11
If you have a flat tire .....................................................................3-10
Information...................................................................................... 8-2
Maintenance.................................................................................8-13
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-12
Rotation........................................................................................8-11
Sidewall Labeling............................................................................ 8-6
Snow tires.....................................................................................8-10
Spare tire........................................................................................ 3-8
Terminology and Definition ............................................................ 8-7
Traction........................................................................................8-11
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-26
Emergency...................................................................................3-18
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-16
Traction Control System ...................................................................2-13
Transaxle
Automatic........................................................................................ 2-9
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-12
Manual............................................................................................ 2-7
Manual transaxle oil checking.....................................................6-11
Trip Computer...................................................................................1-56V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vechcle Load Limit ............................................................................2-29
Vehicle Specifications
Engine ............................................................................................. 9-3
Lubrication chart.................................................................. 9-4 ~ 9-5
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................................1-50
Windows
Power...........................................................................................1-12
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................................1-62
Rear Window wiper and washer switch......................................1-63
Windshield Wiper Blade De-icer .......................................................1-64
Windshield Wiper Blades..................................................................6-10
Winter Driving ....................................................................................2-23