seats HYUNDAI TUCSON 2014 Owner's Guide

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Driving your vehicle
Certification label
The certification label is located on
the driver's door sill at the center pil-
lar and shows the maximum allow-
able weight of the fully loaded vehi-
cle. This is called the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo.
This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
by the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).The total weight of the vehicle,
including all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out
the actual loads on your front and
rear axles, you need to go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Be
sure to spread out your load equally
on both sides of the centerline.
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If you carry items inside your
vehicle (e.g., suitcases, tools,
packages, or anything else),
they are moving as fast as the
vehicle. If you have to stop or
turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, the items will keep going
and can cause an injury if they
strike the driver or a passenger.
Put items in the cargo area of
your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
Do not stack items, like suit-
cases, inside the vehicle
above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in your vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it.
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Maintenance
Tire terminology and defini- tions
Air Pressure
The amount of air inside the tire
pressing outward on the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
This means the combined weight of
optional accessories. Some exam-
ples of optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
The relationship of a tire's height toits width.
Belt
A rubber coated layer of cords that is
located between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from steel
or other reinforcing materials.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires
wrapped by steel cords that hold the
tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of thetread.
Cold Tire Pressure
The amount of air pressure in a tire,measured in pounds per square inch
(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire
has built up heat from driving.
Curb Weight
This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional
equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
A code molded into the sidewall of atire signifying that the tire is in com-
pliance with the U.S. Department of
Transportation motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code includes
the Tire Identification Number (TIN),
an alphanumeric designator which
can also identify the tire manufactur-
er, production plant, brand and dateof production.

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Maintenance
vehicle, pay particular attention to
the components under the fendersand other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly
effective in removing accumulated
mud and corrosive materials.
When cleaning lower door panels, rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are keptopen so that moisture can escape
and not be trapped inside to accel-
erate corrosion.Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poor-
ly ventilated garage. This creates a
favorable environment for corrosion.
This is particularly true if you wash
your vehicle in the garage or drive it
into the garage when it is still wet or
covered with snow, ice or mud. Even
a heated garage can contribute to
corrosion unless it is well ventilatedso moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the atten-tion of a qualified body and paintshop is recommended.
Bird droppings are highly corrosive
and may damage painted surfaces in
just a few hours. Always remove bird
droppings as soon as possible.
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oil, from con-
tacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or discol-
oration. If they do contact the interior
parts, wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions for the proper
way to clean vinyl.
Never allow water or other liq- uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
When cleaning leather prod-
ucts (steering wheel, seats
etc.), use neutral detergents
or low alcohol content solu-
tions. If you use high alcoholcontent solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the
color of the leather may fade
or the surface may get
stripped off.
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Seats ..................................................................................2-4Safety precautions ........................................................2-5
Front seat ......................................................................2-6
Rear seat .....................................................................2-12
Headrest ......................................................................2-15
Seat warmers ..............................................................2-19
Shift lock system.............................................................5-17
Smart key ..........................................................................3-6
Smooth cornering............................................................5-52
Snow tires .......................................................................5-55
Spare tire Compact spare tire replacement .................................7-52
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-51 Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-51
Reducing the risk of a rollover...................................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
Speedometer....................................................................3-21
Sports mode ....................................................................5-16
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ...................6-4
Steering wheel.................................................................3-40 Electric power steering ...............................................3-40
Tilt steering.................................................................3-40
Driver selectable steering mode .................................3-41
Horn ............................................................................3-43 Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-3
Storage compartment ....................................................3-116
Center console storage..............................................3-116
Glove box .................................................................3-117
Sunglass holder.........................................................3-117
Sun visor .......................................................................3-119
Sunglass holder .............................................................3-117
Sunroof, see panorama sunroof ......................................3-67
Tachometer ......................................................................3-22
Tailgate ............................................................................3-73
Theft alarm system .........................................................3-19
Tilt steering .....................................................................3-40
Tire chains .......................................................................5-56
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ......................6-10 Changing a Tire with TPMS ......................................6-10
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-50
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tires and wheels ......................................................7-47, 8-3
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-48
Tire care ......................................................................7-47
Check tire inflation pressure ......................................7-49
Tire rotation ................................................................7-50
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-51
Tire replacement .........................................................7-51
Compact spare tire replacement .................................7-52
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-52
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