air conditioning HYUNDAI TUCSON 2009 Owners Manual

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1. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
2. 4WD Lock Switch (If installed)
3. Traction Control System (TCS) Switch (If installed) /
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Switch (If installed)
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Multi-Function Light Switch (If installed)
6. Front Window Defroster (If installed) / Aux Outlet (If
installed)
7. Hazard Warning Light Switch
8. Digital Clock
9. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch10. Rear Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirror Heater Switch
(If installed)
11. Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
12. Passenger's Airbag
13. Hood Release Lever
14. Horn and Driver's Airbag
15. Small Article Tray / Ashtray (If installed)
16. Cruise Control Switch (If installed)
17. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel (If installed)
18. Shift Lever (If installed)
19. Glove Box
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster
nor on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas
(Instrument cluster, instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air
freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.
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1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI94
B670A01JM-AATThere are three controls and two switches
for the heating and cooling system. They
are:
1. Air flow control
2. Fan speed control
3. Temperature control
4. Air intake control switch
5. Air conditioning switch
HJM2109A
HJM2116A B670B01A-AAT
Fan Speed Control
(Blower Control)This is used to turn the blower fan on and
off and to select the fan speed.
The blower fan speed, and therefore the
volume of air delivered from the system,
may be controlled manually by setting the
blower control between the "1" and "4"
position.
HEATING AND VENTILATION
B670C03E-AATAir Intake ControlThis is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculating 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 off 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.HJM2118A

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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 se-
lected.
With the "Recirculation" mode selected,
air from within the passenger compart-
ment 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 in "Recirculation"
mode (
) may result in fogging 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 "Recircu-
lation" mode (
) selected may result
in the air within the passenger compart-
ment becoming excessively dry.
B670D01JM-GATAir Flow Control
HJM2111
HJM2110A
This is used to turn the blower fan on/off
and to direct the flow of air. Air can be
directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or
windshield. Five symbols are used to rep-
resent Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost
and Defrost air position.
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the
inside of the vehicle faster. The "OFF"
mode is used to turn the blower fan off.
Face-Level
Selecting the "Face" mode will cause air to
be discharged through the side and center
ventilators.

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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B740B01S-AATAir Conditioning Operation for
CoolingTo use the air conditioning to cool the
interior:
o Set the side vent control to "OFF", to shut
off outside air entry.
o Turn on the fan control switch.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch by
pushing the switch. The air condition-
ing indicator light should come on at the
same time.
o Set the air intake control to "Fresh" mode
(
).o Set the temperature control to "Cool".
("Cool" provides maximum cooling. The
temperature may be moderated by
moving the control toward "Warm".)
o Adjust the fan control to the desired
speed. For greater cooling, turn the fan
control to one of the higher speeds or
temporarily select the "Recirculation
(
)" position on the air intake control.
B740B01JM-A
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMB740A01S-AATAir Conditioning Switch
(If installed)The air conditioning is turned on or off by
pushing the A/C button on the heating/air
conditioning control panel.
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B740D01A-AATOperation Tipso If the interior of the car is hot when you
first get in, open the windows for a few
minutes to expel the hot air.
o When you are using the air conditioning
system, keep all windows closed to
keep hot air out.
o When moving slowly, as in heavy traffic,
shift to a lower gear. This increases
engine speed, which in turn increases
the speed of the air conditioning com-
pressor.
o On steep grades, turn the air condition-
ing off to avoid the possibility of the
engine over-heating.
o During winter months or in periods when
the air conditioning is not used regu-
larly, run the air conditioning once ev-
ery month for a few minutes. This will
help circulate the lubricants and keep
your system in peak operating condi-
tion.
B740C01S-AATDehumidified HeatingFor dehumidified heating:
o Turn on the fan control switch.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch. The
air conditioning indicator light should
come on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control to the "Fresh"
mode (
).
o Set the air flow control to the "Face" (
).
o Adjust the fan control to the desired
speed.
o For more rapid action, set the fan at one
of the higher speeds.
o Adjust the temperature control to pro-
vide the desired amount of warmth.

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AUTOMATIC HEATING AND COOLING CONTROL SYSTEMB970A01Y-AAT(If installed)Your Hyundai is equipped with an auto-
matic heating and cooling control system
controlled by simply setting the desired
temperature.
B970B01JM B970B02JM-GAT
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

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B980D01Y-AATHeating and Cooling System OffPress the "OFF" button to stop the opera-
tion of the heating and cooling system.
HJM2111
B980E01E-GATAir Flow Control
HJM2128-1
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 indi-
cator light will come on, causing air to be
discharged through the face level vents. With the "Fresh" mode selected, air enters
the vehicle from the outside and is heated
or cooled according to the function se-
lected.
With the "Recirculation" mode selected,
and air from within the passenger com-
partment will be drawn through the heat-
ing system and heated or cooled accord-
ing to the function selected.
NOTE:It should be noted that prolonged opera-
tion of the heating system in "recircula-
tion" mode will give rise to fogging 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 "Recircu-
lation" mode selected may result in the
air within the passenger compartment
becoming excessively dry.

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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)B760A05E-AAT(If installed)The climate control air filter is located in
front of the blower unit behind the glove
box.
It operates to decrease the amount of pol-
lutants entering the car.
To replace the climate control air filter,
refer to the page 6-17.
CAUTION:
o Replace the filter every 10,000 miles
(15,000 km) or once a year. If the car
is being driven in severe conditions
such as dusty, rough roads, more
frequent climate control air filter in-
spections and changes are required.
o When the air flow rate is suddenly
decreased, the system should be
checked by an authorized dealer.
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B760A01E
Evaporator coreFilter
Heater core Outside air
Inside airInside airBlower fan
B980F01JM-GATDefrost SwitchWhen the "Defrost" button is pressed, the
(
) mode will be automatically selected
and the air will be discharged through the
windshield defrost nozzle, side defroster
nozzle and side ventilator. To assist in
defrosting, the air conditioning will oper-
ate if ambient temperature is higher than
2°C, and automatically turns off if the am-
bient temperature drops below 2°C.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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o Take care of your tires. Keep them in-
flated 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.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned
correctly. Improper alignment can re-
sult 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 main-
tenance costs, maintain your car in ac-
cordance with the maintenance sched-
ule in Section 5. If you drive your car in
severe conditions, more frequent main-
tenance 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 important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the car. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel con-
sumption 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
necessary. 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 re-
quire extended warm-up. After the en-
gine 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 resulting in the engine bucking.
If this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine be-
yond 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 moder-
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race be-
tween stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to that of the other traffic so you
don't have to change speeds unneces-
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you can avoid
unnecessary 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, espe-
cially on the highway, is one of the most
effective ways to reduce fuel consump-
tion.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these compo-
nents. In addition, driving with your foot
resting on the brake pedal may cause
the brakes to overheat, which reduces
their effectiveness and may lead to more
serious consequences.

34WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
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WARNING:
While the engine is running, keep hair,
hands and clothing away from moving
parts such as the fan and drive belts to
prevent injury.
5. If the water pump drive belt is broken or
engine coolant is leaking out, stop the
engine immediately and call the near-
est Hyundai dealer for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. This can allow coolant to be
blown out of the opening and cause se-
rious burns.6. If you cannot find the cause of the over-
heat-ing, wait until the engine tempera-
ture has returned to normal. Then, if
coolant has been lost, carefully add
coolant to the reservoir (page 6-9) to
bring the fluid level in the reservoir up to
the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert for
further signs of overheating. If over-
heating happens again, call a Hyundai
dealer for assistance.
CAUTION:
Serious loss of coolant indicates there is
a leak in the cooling system and this
should be checked as soon as possible
by a Hyundai dealer.
D030A02A-AATIf your temperature gauge indicates over-
heating, you experience a loss of power, or
hear loud pinging or knocking, the engine
is probably too hot. If this happens, you
should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Place the gear selector lever in "P"
(auto-matic), or neutral (manual
transaxle) and set the parking brake. If
the air conditioning is on, turn it off.
3. If engine coolant is running out under
the car or steam is coming out from the
hood, stop the engine. Do not open the
hood until the coolant has stopped
running or the steaming has stopped. If
there is no visible loss of engine coolant
and no steam, leave the engine running
and check to be sure the engine cooling
fan is operating. If the fan is not running,
turn the engine off.
4. Check to see if the water pump drive belt
is missing. If it is not missing, check to
see that it is tight. If the drive belt seems
to be satisfactory, check for coolant
leaking from the radiator, hoses or un-
der the car. (If the air conditioning had
been in use, it is normal for cold water
to be draining from it when you stop).