maintenance HYUNDAI TUCSON 2013 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
8
7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 3
❑
Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 3
❑
Replace engine oil and filter (37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 3
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been
submerged in water.
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter * 2
❑
Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) * 2
❑
Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)

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Maintenance
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

Maintenance
10
7
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter * 2
❑
Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) * 2
❑
Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Inspect valve clearance * 4
❑
Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter (67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuelfilter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 4
: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.

711
Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 3
❑
Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 3
❑
Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)* 5
❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter (82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 3
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been
submerged in water.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.

Maintenance
12
7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter (97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter * 2
❑
Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) * 2
❑
Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuelfilter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.

713
Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace spark plugs (iridium coated)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 90 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 3
❑
Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 3
❑
Replace engine oil and filter (112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(112,500 miles (180,000 km) or 180 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 3
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been
submerged in water.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.

Maintenance
14
7
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter * 2
❑
Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) * 2
❑
Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Inspect valve clearance * 4
❑
Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)
(Continued)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuelfilter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 4
: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec-
essary.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.
127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter (127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)
(Continued)
❑ Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)

715
Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 108 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(135,000 miles (216,000 km) or 216 months)
142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 114 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter (142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(142,500 miles (228,000 km) or 228 months)
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.

Maintenance
7
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter * 2
❑
Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) * 2
❑
Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❑Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 3
❑
Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 3
❑
Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑
Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
❑Replace coolant (First, 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
❑Add fuel additive * 1
(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
No check, No service required
❑
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuelfilter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 3
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed anytime they have been
submerged in water.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced
excessively.
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717
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normaltemperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areas F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart
below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING CONDITION
ENGINE OIL AND FILTERREVERY 3,750 MILES (6,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
AIR CLEANER FILTERRMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
SPARK PLUGSRMORE FREQUENTLYB, H
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDREVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, I
MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUIDREVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, I
FRONT BRAKE DISC/PADS, CALIPERSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
REAR BRAKE DISC /PADSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
PARKING BRAKEIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL JOINTIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIEVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
TRANSFER CASE OIL (AWD) REVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM)C, D, E, G, H, I, J
REAR AXLE OIL (AWD)REVERY 75,000 MILES (120,000 KM)C, D, E, G, H, I, J
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E
PROPELLER SHAFTIEVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHSC, E