battery HYUNDAI TUCSON 2013 Owner's Guide

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Maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of theexhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steering
effort or looseness in the steering
wheel, or change in its straight-ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the oper- ation of your transaxle occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check the automatic transaxle P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air condition-
ing system during or after use is nor-mal).
At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in the enginecoolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean the wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year:
Clean the body and door drain holes.
Lubricate the door hinges and checks,and hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate the automatic transaxle linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake/clutch* fluid level.
* : if equipped

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If any electrolyte gets intoyour eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least
15 minutes and get immedi-ate medical attention.
If electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash the
contacted area. If you feel a
pain or a burning sensa-
tion, get medical attention
immediately.
Wear eye protection whencharging or working near a
battery. Always provide
ventilation when working in
an enclosed space.
An inappropriately dis-posed battery can be harm-
ful to the environment and
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulation.
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For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connectionsclean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
BATTERY
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WARNING- Battery
dangers
Always read the following
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames or sparks
away from the battery.
Hydrogen, a highly com- bustible gas, is always
present in battery cells and
may explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children because
batteries contain highly
corrosive SULFURIC ACID.
Do not allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
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Maintenance
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in ashort time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.(Continued)
When lifting a plastic-cased bat-tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
Never attempt to recharge the battery when the battery cablesare connected.
The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with the engine running or the ignition
switched on.
Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.
WARNING- Recharging battery
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charg- ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-
TION 65 WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and relat- ed accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and reproduc-
tive harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
If you connect unauthorized elec- tronic devices to the battery, thebattery may be discharged. Never
use unauthorized devices.

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Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the battery has been disconnected.
Auto up/down window (See section 4)
Sunroof (See section 4)
Trip computer (See section 4)
Climate control system
(See section 4)
Clock (See section 4)
Audio (See section 4)(Continued)
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.
WARNING
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop the
engine.
The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed
last when the battery is discon-nected.

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FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has 3 fuse panels, one locat-
ed in the driver’s side panel bolster, the
other in the engine compartment.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, accessories,
or controls do not work, check the appro-
priate circuit fuse. If a fuse has blown, the element inside the fuse will melt.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Before replacing a blown fuse, discon-
nect the negative battery cable.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-
cates an electrical problem. Avoid using
the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Four kinds of fuse are used: blade type,cartridge type, multi fuse and main fuse.
✽✽ NOTICE
The actual fuse/relay panel label may
differ from equipped items.
WARNING - Fuse replace- ment
Never replace a fuse with any- thing but another fuse of the same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or aluminum foil instead of the proper fuse -
even as a temporary repair. It may
cause extensive wiring damage
and a possible fire.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to remove fusesbecause it may cause a short circuit
and damage the system.
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Normal
Normal
Blade type
Cartridge type Multi fuse Main fuse Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
Normal Blown

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If the headlights or other electrical com-
ponents do not work and the fuses are
OK, check the fuse panel in the engine
compartment. If a fuse is blown, it mustbe replaced.
Memory fuse
Your vehicle is equipped with a memory
fuse to prevent battery discharge if your
vehicle is parked without being operated
for prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and
pull up the memory fuse.
✽✽ NOTICE
 If the memory fuse is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warning chime,
audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,
will not operate. Some items must be
reset after replacement. Refer to
“Battery” in this section.
 Even when the memory fuse is pulled
up, the battery can still be discharged
by operation of the headlights or other
electrical devices.
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Maintenance
Engine compartment fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover
up.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. To remove or insert the fuse,use the fuse puller in the engine com-
partment fuse panel.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Main fuse and Multi fuse
If the main fuse and Multi fuse is blown,
it must be removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the picture
above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the main fuse is blown, consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in the engine compartment, securelyinstall the fuse panel cover. If not,
electrical failures may occur fromwater contact.
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Index
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Active ECO system························································5-46
Air bags··········································································3-38Air bag warning label ··················································3-63
Air bag warning light ··················································3-41
Curtain air bag ·····························································3-55
Driver's and passenger's front air bag··························3-49
Occupant classification system ···································3-44
Side impact air bag ······················································3-53
Air cleaner ·····································································7-28
Alarm system ···································································4-7
All wheel drive (AWD)··················································5-23
Antenna ··········································································4-97
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ······································5-33
Appearance care·····························································7-66 Exterior care ································································7-66
Interior care ·································································7-71
Armrest ··········································································3-13
Ashtray ···········································································4-89
Audio system ·································································4-97 Antenna········································································4-97
Steering wheel audio control ·······································4-98
Auto lock mode (Passenger seat belt) ···························3-33
Automatic climate control system ·································4-77 Air conditioning ··························································4-83
Automatic heating and air conditioning ······················4-78
Manual heating and air conditioning···························4-79 Automatic transaxle ·······················································5-16
Ignition key interlock system ······································5-20
Shift lock system ·························································5-20
Sports mode ·································································5-19
Battery············································································7-34
Battery saver function ····················································4-55
Before driving ··································································5-3
Bottle holders, see cup holders ······································4-90
Brake system··································································5-30 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ····································5-33
Electronic stability control (ESC) ·······························5-35
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ····································5-39
Parking brake ·······························································5-31
Power brakes································································5-30
Vehicle stability management (VSM) ·························5-38
Brakes/clutch fluid ·························································7-25
Bulb replacement ···························································7-59 Front fog light bulb replacement ·································7-61
Headlight bulb replacement·········································7-60
High mounted stop light replacement ·························7-64
Interior light bulb replacement ····································7-65
License plate light bulb replacement···························7-64
Position light bulb replacement ···································7-61
Rear combination light bulb replacement ···················7-62
Side repeater light bulb replacement ···························7-62
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Index
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Interior features······························································4-89Ashtray ········································································4-89
Cargo security screen ··················································4-94
Cigarette lighter ···························································4-89
Cup holder ···································································4-90
Digital clock ································································4-92
Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-92
Luggage net (holder) ···················································4-93
Power outlet ·································································4-91
Sunvisor ·······································································4-90
Interior light ···································································4-63
Interior light bulb replacement ······································7-65
Interior overview······························································2-2
Interlock system ·····························································5-20
Jack and tools·································································6-12
Jump starting····································································6-4
Key positions ···································································5-5
Keys ·················································································4-3 Label
Air bag warning label ··················································3-63
Certification label ························································5-66
Tire and loading information label ······························5-64
Tire sidewall labeling ··················································7-43
Tire specification and pressure label ·····························8-7
Vehicle certification label ··············································8-6
Latch system, see lower anchor system·························3-36
License plate light bulb replacement ·····························7-64
Light bulbs ·····································································7-59 Front fog light bulb replacement ·································7-61
Headlight bulb replacement·········································7-60
High mounted stop light replacement ·························7-64
Interior light bulb replacement ····································7-65
License plate light bulb replacement···························7-64
Position light bulb replacement ···································7-61
Rear combination light bulb replacement ···················7-62
Side repeater light bulb replacement ···························7-62
Turn signal light bulb replacement······························7-61
Lighting··········································································4-55 Battery saver function··················································4-55
Headlight escort function ············································4-55
Headlight welcome function ·······································4-56
Low tire pressure telltale ·················································6-8
Lower anchor system ·····················································3-36
Lubricants and capacities·················································8-4
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