warning light HYUNDAI TUCSON 2009 Owner's Manual

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI54
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B270A01O-AATBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING
SOUNDThe front and rear disc brake pads have
wear indicators that should make a high-
pitched squealing or scraping noise when
new pads are needed. The sound may
come and go or be heard all the time when
the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard
when the brake pedal is pushed down
firmly. Excessive rotor damage will result
if the worn pads are not replaced. See your
Hyundai dealer immediately.
WARNING:
Significantly low tire pressure makes
the vehicle unstable and can contribute
to loss of vehicle control and increased
braking distances.
Continued driving on low pressure tires
will cause the tires to overheat and fail.B260W02JM-GAT
Low tire pressure telltale
(If installed)
The low tire pressure telltale comes on for
3 seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the "ON" position.
If the warning light does not come on, or
continuously remains on after comming
on for about 3 seconds when you turned
the ignition key to the "ON" position, the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
working properly. If this occurs, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Hyundai
dealer as soon as possible.
This warning light will also illuminate one
or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. You should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible. If the warning
light illuminates while driving, reduce ve-
hicle speed immediately and stop the ve-
hicle. Avoid hard braking and overcorrect-
ing at the steering wheel. Inflate the tires to
the proper pressure as indicated on the
vehicle’s tire information placard.
B265W02JM-GAT
TPMS (Tire pressure monitor-
ing system) malfunction indica-
tor (If installed)
TPMS malfunction indicator comes on for
3 seconds after the ignition key is turned to
the "ON" position. If the warning light does
not come on, or continuously remains on
after comming on for about 3 seconds
when you turned the ignition key to the
"ON" position, the Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System is not working porperly. If this
occurs, have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as
possible.
The warning light also comes on and stays
on when there is a problem with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System.
If this happens, the system may not monitor
the tire pressure. Have the system checked
by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon
as possible.WARNING:
o The TPMS cannot alert you to severe
and sudden tire damage caused by
external factors.
o If you feel any vehicle instability, im-
mediately take your foot off the accel-
erator and slowly move to a safe po-
sition off the road.
B260Q01JM-GAT
Engine temperature
warning light
The red indicator illuminates if the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is above
248±5.5°F.
Do not continue driving with an overheated
engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to
"Overheating" in the index.NOTE:If the engine temperature warning light
illuminates, it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI64
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.
OJM019011
WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCH
OJM019009
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.
OJM019020
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.

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI68
SUNROOF!
B460A01Y-AAT(If installed)
Sun ShadeYour HYUNDAI is equipped with a sliding
sunshade which you can manually adjust
to let in light with the sunroof closed, or to
block sunlight.
WARNING:
Never adjust the sunshade while driv-
ing.
HJM2029
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WARNING:
Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. This objects can
be thrown out in the event of a sudden
stop or an accident, possibly injuring the
passengers in the vehicle.B450B01JM-AATREAR DRINK HOLDER
(If installed)The rear drink holders is located in the rear
seat arm rest. The rear drink holder can be
used by pulling the rear seat armrest.
HJM2160
OJM019014
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 passen-
gers. Spilled liquids can damage inte-
rior trim and electrical components.
o Do not place objects other than cups
or cans in the drink holder. The ob-
jects can be thrown out in the event of
a sudden stop or an accident, possi-
bly injuring the passengers in the
vehicle.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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INTERIOR LIGHTB480B01JM-AATMap LightPush in the map light switch to turn the light
on or off. This light is convenient as a map
light at night or as a personal light for the
driver and the passenger.
HJM2099
Without SunroofWith sunroof
B490A02JM-AATINTERIOR LIGHTThe interior courtesy light has two buttons.
The two buttons are:o DOORIn the "DOOR" position, the interior cour-
tesy light comes on when any door is
opened regardless of the ignition key po-
sition.
The light goes out after 30 seconds if the
door is closed.
When a door is unlocked by the transmit-
ter, the interior light stays on for 30 seconds
as long as the door is not opened.o ONIn the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times. Do not leave this button pressed for
an extended period of time when the ve-
hicle is not running.
HJM2100
HJM2158
SPECTACLE CASE!
B491A03O-GAT(If Installed)The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console.
Push the end of the cover to open the
spectacle case.
WARNING:
Do not keep objects except spectacle
inside the spectacle case. Such objects
can be thrown out in the event of a sud-
den stop or an accident, possibly injur-
ing the passengers in the vehicle.

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI72
The center console box is used for storing
cassette tapes or small articles.
To use the center console box, pull up the
handle (1) or (2) lift the lid as shown.CENTER CONSOLE
COMPARTMENTB505A02NF-GATCenter Console Box
HJM2146
HJM2146-1
(1)(2)
HJM2145
GLOVE BOX!
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove
box release lever.
o The glove box door can be locked (and
unlocked) with the key. (If installed)
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case
of an accident or a sudden stop, the
glove box door should be kept closed
when the car is in motion.
B500B01O-AATIlluminated Glove Box (If installed)Opening the glove box will automatically
turn on the light when the multi-function
switch is turned to the first/second position.
B500A01S-AAT

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI78
!TAIL GATEB540A01JM-AATo Pull and raise the "DOOR" release lever
to open the tail gate.
o To close, lower the door, then press
down on it until it locks. To be sure the
door is securely fastened, try to pull it up
again.
OJM019023
WARNING:
The tail gate should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in
motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous
exhaust gases may enter the car result-
ing in serious illness or death to the
occupants. See additional warnings con-
cerning exhaust gases on page 2-2.
PARKING BRAKEB530A02A-AATApplying the parking brakeTo engage the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and then without pressing
the release button in, pull the parking brake
lever up as far as possible. In addition it is
recommended that when parking the ve-
hicle on a gradient, the shift lever should
be positioned in the appropriate low gear
on manual transaxle vehicles or in the P
(Park) position on automatic transaxle ve-
hicles.
HJM3026
Releasing the parking brakeTo release the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and pull the parking brake
lever slightly. Secondly, depress the re-
lease button and lower the parking brake
lever while holding the button.
CAUTION:
Driving with the parking brake applied
will cause excessive brake pad (or lin-
ing) and brake rotor wear.
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1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI84
B560A01JM
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o Tighten the cap until it clicks, other-
wise the "
" light will illuminate.
o If you open the fuel filler cap during
high ambient temperatures, a slight
"pressure sound" may be heard. This
is normal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly.
o Do not "top-off" after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refueling.
o Automotive fuels are flammable/ex-
plosive materials. When refueling,
please note the following guidelines
carefully.
- Before touching the fuel nozzle or
fuel filler cap, have one's hands in
contact with metal parts away from
the filler neck to discharge static
electricity.
- Do not get back in the vehicle while
refueling. Do not operate anything
that can produce static electricity.
Static electricity discharge can ig-
nite fuel vapors resulting in explo-
sion.
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WARNING:
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Be-
fore refueling, always stop the engine
and never smoke or allow sparks and
open flames near the filler area.
o Never operate your vehicle without a
filler cap properly installed, flammable
vapors and gasoline could leak out in
dangerous situations such as a colli-
sion or rollover. If the filler cap must
be replaced, only use genuine Hyundai
replacement parts.
o After refueling, make sure the fuel
cap is installed securely to prevent
fuel spillage in the event of an acci-
dent.
- When using a portable fuel con-
tainer be sure to place the con-
tainer on the ground while refueling.
Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. While starting refuel-
ing contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.
- Do not use cellular phones around
a gas station. The electric current
or electronic interference from cel-
lular phones can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire.
- When refueling always shut the en-
gine off. Sparks by electrical equip-
ment of the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. After refuel-
ing, check to make sure the fuel
filler cap is securely closed, and
then start the engine.
- Do not smoke or try to light ciga-
rettes around a gas station. Auto-
motive fuels are flammable.
WARNING:

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI86
FLOOR MAT ANCHOR!
B571A03Y-AATWhen using a floor mat on the front floor
carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor
mat anchor in your vehicle. This keeps the
floor mat from sliding forward.
WARNING:
o Make sure the floor mat is properly
placed on the floor carpet. If the floor
mat slips and interferes with the move-
ment of the pedals during driving, it
may cause an accident.
o Don't put an additional floor mat on the
top of the anchored floor mat, other-
wise the additional mat may slide for-
ward and interfere with the move-
ment of the pedals.
B570A01JM-A
SUN VISORB580A01L-AATYour Hyundai is equipped with sun visors
to give the driver and front passenger
either frontal or sideward shade. To re-
duce glare or to shut out direct rays of the
sun, turn the sun visor down.
A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the
sun visor for the driver and front passenger.NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) label containing useful information
can be found on the back of each sun visor.
B580A02JM
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WARNING:
Do not place the sun visor in such a
manner that it obscures visibility of the
roadway, traffic or other objects.
HJM2142-1 B585BA01JM-AAT
SUN VISOR EXTENDERYour vehicle is equipped with sun visor
extenders that may be used when the visor
is in the side glass position.B580B01B-GATIlluminated Vanity Mirror (If installed)Opening the lid of the vanity mirror will
automatically turn on the mirror light.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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HJM2067
STEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER!
To Adjust the Steering Wheel:1. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the
lever by pulling it upward.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while driving as this may result in
loss of control of the vehicle which may
cause serious injury or death.B600A01A-AAT
B580C01LZ-AATTICKET HOLDERThe ticket holder is provided on the front of
the sun visor for holding a tollgate ticket.
B580C01JM
FRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING
LIGHTB620A01S-AATA red light comes on when the front door is
opened. The purpose of this light is to
assist when you get in or out and also to
warn passing vehicles.
B620A01JM

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B660B04E-AATTo Set the Cruise Speed
1. Push in the cruise control main switch
on the end of the barrel. The "CRUISE"
indicator light in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated. This turns the sys-
tem on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed
above 25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Push the cruise control switch down-
ward to "SET/COAST" or "−/SET" and
release it. If the "SET/COAST" or "−/
SET" switch is selected, the cruise "SET"
indicator light in the instrument cluster
will illuminate.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and the desired speed will auto-
matically be maintained.
5. To momently increase speed, depress
the accelerator pedal enough for the
vehicle to exceed the preset speed.
When you remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal, the vehicle will re-
turn to the speed you have set. The cruise control system provides auto-
matic speed control for your comfort when
driving on straight, open freeways, toll
roads, or other noncongested highways.
This system is designed to function above
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
NOTE:Cruise control is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or other bad weather
conditions.
B660B01JM
Type A
B660B02JM
Type B

WARNING:
To avoid accidental cruise control en-
gagement, keep the cruise control main
switch off when not using the cruise
control.