tow HYUNDAI TUCSON 2014 Owner's Manual

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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Cargo security screen (if equipped)
Use the cargo security screen to hide items stored in the cargo area.
To use the cargo security screen:
1. Pull the cargo security screentowards the rear of the vehicle by
the handle.
2. Insert the guide pin into the guide.
When the cargo security screen is not in use:
1. Pull the cargo security screen backward and up to release it from
the guides.
2. The cargo security screen will automatically retract.
✽✽ NOTICE
The cargo security screen may not
automatically retract if the screen is
not fully extended. If this is the case,
pull out the screen, then slowly allow
it to retract.
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Multimedia System
Aux, USB and iPod®port
(if equipped)
If your vehicle has an aux and/or
USB(universal serial bus) port or
iPod port, you can use an aux port to
connect audio devices and the USB
port to plug in a USB device.
Both ports are used together with the
accessory iPod cable to connect an
iPod.
✽✽ NOTICE
When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise
may occur during playback. If this
happens, use the power source of the
portable audio device.
❈ iPod ®
is a trademark of Apple Inc.
How vehicle audio works
AM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers located
around your city. They are intercept-
ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-
cle. This signal is then processed by
the radio and sent to your vehicle
speakers.
When a strong radio signal has
reached your vehicle, the precise
engineering of your audio system
ensures the best possible quality
reproduction. However, in some
cases the signal coming to your vehi-
cle may not be strong and clear.
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FM reception
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Driving your vehicle
BEFORE DRIVING ..................................................5-3
Before entering the vehicle ..........................................5-3
Before starting .................................................................5-3
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................5-5
Key ignition switch .........................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................5-8
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ..................................5-13
Automatic transaxle operation ...................................5-13
Parking ...............................................................................5-18
Good driving practices ..................................................5-19
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) ..................................5-21
AWD operation ................................................................5-22
Emergency precautions .................................................5-26
BRAKING SYSTEM ..............................................5-28
Power brakes ..................................................................5-28
Disc brakes wear indicator ..........................................5-29
Parking brake ..................................................................5-29
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-35
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-38
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................5-40
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ......................................5-41
Good braking practices ................................................5-43
DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM ...................................5-44
Active ECO system ........................................................5-44
Rear view camera ...........................................................5-45
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................5-47
Cruise control operation................................................5-47
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS..........................5-51
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-51
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-51
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-52
Driving at night ................................................................5-52
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-53
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-54
Reducing the risk of a rollover ...................................5-54
WINTER DRIVING .................................................5-55
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-55
TRAILER TOWING.................................................5-58
If you decide to pull a trailer? .....................................5-59
Trailer towing equipment ..............................................5-61
Driving with a trailer ......................................................5-62
Maintenance when trailer towing ...............................5-65
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT ..........................................5-66
Tire loading information label......................................5-67
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Driving your vehicle
Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionActionNotes
LOCK
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the
key in slightly at the ACC position and turn the key
towards the LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.The steering wheel locks to protect the vehicle from theft. (if equipped)
ACC
Electrical accessories are usable.The steering wheel unlocks.
If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition switch to
the ACC position, turn the key while turning the steering
wheel right and left to release tension.
ON
This is the normal key position when the engine has
started.
All features and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the
ignition switch from ACC to ON.Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position when
the engine is not running to prevent the battery from dis-charging.
START
To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START
position. The switch returns to the ON position when you
let go of the key.The engine will crank until you release the key.

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Starting the engine 1.Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2.Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3.Depress the brake pedal.
4.Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
✽✽ NOTICE
 Whether the engine is cold or warm, always start the vehicle
with your foot on the brake pedal.
Do not depress the accelerator
while starting the vehicle. Do not
race the engine while warming it
up.
 In extremely cold weather (below -18°C / 0°F) or after the vehicle
has not been operated for several
days, let the engine warm up with-
out depressing the accelerator
pedal.
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Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as high
heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-
flops, etc., may interfere with
your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
WARNING To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle:
Do not hold the ignition key in
the START position for more
than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10
seconds before trying again.
If traffic and road conditions
permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion while the vehicle is still
moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position
in an attempt to restart the
engine.
Do not push or tow your vehi-
cle to start the engine.
CAUTION

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✽✽NOTICE
If the smart key battery is weak or
the smart key does not work cor-
rectly, you can start the engine by
pressing the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton with the smart key in the direc-
tion of the picture above.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle:
If the engine stalls while you
are in motion, do not attempt
to move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions
permit, you may put the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion while the vehicle is still
moving and press the Engine
Start/Stop button in an
attempt to restart the engine.
Do not push or tow your vehi-
cle to start the engine.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle: Do not press the Engine
Start/Stop button for more than
10 seconds except when the
stop lamp fuse is blown. When the stop lamp fuse is
blown, you can't start the
engine normally. Replace the
fuse with a new one. If you are
not able to replace the fuse, you
can start the engine by pressingand holding the Engine
Start/Stop button for 10 sec-
onds with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position.
For your safety always depress
the brake pedal before starting
the engine.
CAUTION
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Driving your vehicle
5
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
delivers engine power to all front
and rear wheels for maximum trac-
tion. AWD is useful when extra trac-tion is required on roads such slip-
pery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered
roads. Occasional off-road use such as
established unpaved roads and trails
are OK. It is always important that
the driver carefully reduces the
speed to a level that does not exceed
the safe operating speed for those
conditions.✽✽NOTICE
 Do not drive in water if the level is higher than the bottom of the vehi-
cle.
 Check your brake condition once you are out of mud or water.
Depress the brake pedal several
times as you move slowly until you
feel normal braking return.
 Shorten your scheduled mainte- nance interval if you drive in off-
road conditions such as sand, mud
or water (see “Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions” in chap-
ter 7).
 Always wash your vehicle thor- oughly after off road use, especial-
ly the bottom of the vehicle.
 Be sure to equip the vehicle with four tires of the same size and
type.
 Make sure that a full time AWD vehicle is towed by a flat bed tow
truck.
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To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
Do not drive in conditions that
exceed the vehicles intended
design such as challenging
off-road conditions.
Avoid high speeds when cor- nering or turning.
Do not make quick steering
wheel movements, such as
sharp lane changes or fast,sharp turns.
The risk of a rollover is great-
ly increased if you lose con-
trol of your vehicle at highwayspeeds.
Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off
the roadway and the driver
over steers to reenter the
roadway.
In the event your vehicle
leaves the roadway, do not
steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
WARNING

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Emergency precautions
Tires
Do not use tire and wheel with differ-
ent size and type from the one origi-
nally installed on your vehicle. It can
affect the safety and performance of
your vehicle, which could lead to
steering failure or rollover causing
serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to
equip all four tires with the tire and
wheel of the same size, type, tread,
brand and load-carrying capacity. If
you equip your vehicle with anytire/wheel combination not recom-
mended by HYUNDAI for off-road
driving, you should not use these
tires for highway driving.
Towing
AWD vehicles must be towed with awheel lift and dollies or flatbed equip-ment with all the wheels off the
ground. For more information, refer
to “Towing” in chapter 6.
Dynamometer testing
A full-time AWD vehicle must be test-
ed on a special four wheel chassis
dynamometer.A full-time AWD vehicle should not
be tested on a 2WD roll tester. If a
2WD roll tester must be used, per-
form the following procedure:
1.Check the tire pressures recom-mended for your vehicle.
2.Place the front wheels on the roll tester for a speedometer test as
shown in the illustration.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Place the rear wheels on the tem- porary free roller as shown in the
illustration.
Never start or run the engine
while a full-time AWD vehicle is
raised on a jack. The vehicle can
slip or roll off of a jack causing
serious injury or death to you or
those nearby.
WARNING
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Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult tosee at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head-
lights.
If you are still stuck after rock-
ing the vehicle a few times, have
the vehicle pulled out by a tow
vehicle to avoid engine over-
heating, possible damage to the
transaxle, and tire damage. See
“Towing” in chapter 6.
To prevent damage to the
transaxle, turn OFF the ESC
prior to rocking the vehicle.
CAUTION
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Snow or icy conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake
applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden
brake applications on snowy or icy
roads may cause skids to occur.To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires
or to install tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to
carry include tire chains, tow straps
or chains, a flashlight, emergency
flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables,
a window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
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Snow tires should be equivalent
in size and type to the vehicle's
standard tires. Otherwise, the
safety and handling of your
vehicle may be adversely affect-ed.
WARNING