towing HYUNDAI TUCSON 2014 Owner's Manual

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What to do in an emergency
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Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you have it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commer-
cial tow truck service.If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-ing hook at the front (or rear) of the
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be ingood condition.
Always follow these emergency tow-ing precautions:
Place the ignition switch in the
ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked. (if equipped)
Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force.
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Front
■ Rear

Use a towing cable or chain lessthan 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 12 inch(30 cm) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during towing.
Before towing, check the automatic transaxle for fluid leaks under your
vehicle. If the automatic transaxlefluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or
a towing dolly must be used.
Tie-down hook
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To avoid damage to your vehicle
and vehicle components when
towing:
Always pull straight ahead
when using the towing hooks.
Do not pull from the side or at
a vertical angle.
Do not use the towing hooks to
pull a vehicle out of mud, sand
or other conditions from which
the vehicle cannot be driven
out under its own power.
Limit the vehicle speed to 10 mph (15 km/h) and driveless than 1 mile (1.5 km) when
towing to avoid serious dam-
age to the automatic transaxle.
CAUTION
Do not use the tie-down hook(s)
for towing purposes. If the tie-
down hook(s) are used for tow-
ing, the tie-down hook(s) or
bumper will be damaged and
this could lead to serious injury.
WARNING
What to do in an emergency
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7
Maintenance
Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles(8 km) in normal temperature 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 materi- als 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
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
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

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7
Maintenance
BBAA TTTTEERR YY
Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Follow the jump
starting procedure in this section to
avoid serious injury or damage to
your vehicle. If in doubt about how to
properly jump start your vehicle, we
strongly recommend that you have a
service technician or towing service
do it for you. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling
the battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully
when handling a battery.Wear eye protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking materials
away from the battery.
Hydrogen is always present in battery cells,
is highly combustible,
and may explode if ignit-ed.
Keep batteries out of
reach of children.
(Continued)WARNING (Continued)Batteries contain sulfu-
ric acid which is highly
corrosive. Do not allow
acid to contact your
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get imme-
diate medical attention. If acid
gets on your skin, thoroughly
wash the area. If you feel pain or
a burning sensation, get med-
ical attention immediately.
When lifting a plastic-cased
battery, excessive pressure
on the case may cause battery
acid to leak. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
Do not attempt to jump start
your vehicle if your battery is
frozen. (Continued)

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Do not install a child restraint on the frontpassenger seat ...............................................................2-62
Door locks .......................................................................3-13 Central door lock switch ............................................3-16
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-18
Downhill brake control (DBC) .......................................5-41
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................3-119
Driver selectable steering mode .....................................3-41
Driving assist system ......................................................5-44 Active ECO system ....................................................5-44
Rear view camera .......................................................5-45
Driving at night ...............................................................5-52
Driving in flooded areas .................................................5-54
Driving in the rain...........................................................5-53
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ......................................3-45
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass ...............3-46
Electric power steering ...................................................3-40
Electronic stability control (ESC)...................................5-35
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-23
Emission control system .................................................7-90 Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-90
Evaporative emission control System ........................7-90
Exhaust emission control system ...............................7-91
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine coolant ................................................................7-29
Engine Coolant Temperature gauge................................3-22 Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-27
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-8
Evaporative emission control System.............................7-90
Exhaust emission control system....................................7-91
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-24
Exterior care....................................................................7-83
Exterior overview .............................................................1-2
Flat tire (with spare tire) .................................................6-15
Jack and tools .............................................................6-15
Floor mat anchor(s).......................................................3-122
Fluid Brake fluid ..................................................................7-32
Washer fluid ...............................................................7-34
Fog light (front) ..............................................................3-83
Folding the outside rearview mirror ...............................3-62
Front lamp .......................................................................3-85
Front seat...........................................................................2-6
Front windshield defroster ..............................................3-92
Fuel filler door ................................................................3-76
Fuel Gauge ......................................................................3-23
Fuel requirements .............................................................F-7
Fuses ...............................................................................7-63
Instrument panel fuse .................................................7-64
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-65
Main fuse ....................................................................7-66
Multi fuse ...................................................................7-67
Fuse/relay panel description .......................................7-68
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-53
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-53
Towing ............................................................................6-21
Trailer towing..................................................................5-58
Transaxle ................................................................................
Transaxle shift indicator .................................................3-24
Trip modes ......................................................................3-25 Tripmeter ....................................................................3-25
Turn signals.....................................................................3-83
Vanity mirror lamp..........................................................3-86
Vehicle break-in process ...................................................F-9
Vehicle certification label .................................................8-6
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ...........F-10
Vehicle handling instructions ...........................................F-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................................8-6
Vehicle load limit ............................................................5-66
Vehicle stability management (VSM).............................5-38
Warnings and indicators..................................................3-28
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-34
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..................................7-51
Wheel replacement .........................................................7-53
Windows .........................................................................3-63 Power window lock button ........................................3-65 Windshield defrosting and defogging ...........................3-112
Windshield washers (Front) ............................................3-89
Windshield wipers (Front) ..............................................3-87
Winter driving .................................................................5-55
Snow tires ...................................................................5-55
Tire chains ..................................................................5-56
Wiper blades ...................................................................7-40
Wipers and washers ........................................................3-87 Windshield wipers (Front)..........................................3-87
Windshield washers (Front) .......................................3-89
Rear window wiper and washer .................................3-90
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