wheel HYUNDAI TUCSON 2015 Owners Manual

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Vehicle Maximum Load on theTire
Load on an individual tire due to curb
and accessory weight plus maximum
occupant and cargo weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and dividing by 2.
Vehicle Placard
A label permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the original equip-
ment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure.
All season tires
HYUNDAI specifies all season tires
on some models to provide good
performance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on
some models to provide superior
performance on dry roads. Summer
tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have the tire traction rat-
ing M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
side wall. If you plan to operate your
vehicle in snowy or icy conditions,
HYUNDAI recommends the use of
snow tires or all season tires on all
four wheels.
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result. Snow
tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa)more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard tires
on the tire label on the driver's side of
the center pillar, or up to the maxi-
mum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
when your vehicle is equipped with
snow tires.

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Because the sidewall of the low
aspect ratio tire is shorter than
the normal, the wheel and tire of
the low aspect ratio tire is easi-
er to be damaged. So, follow the
instructions below.
- When driving on a rough roador off road, drive cautiously
because tires and wheels may
be damaged. And after driving,inspect tires and wheels.
- When passing over a pothole, speed bump, manhole, or curb
stone, drive slowly so that thetires and wheels are not dam-
aged.
- If the tire is impacted, we rec- ommend that you inspect thetire condition or contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
- To prevent damage to the tire, inspect the tire condition and
pressure every 1,864 miles(3,000km).
CAUTION
It is not easy to recognize tire
damage with your own eyes.But if there is the slightest
hint of tire damage, have the
tire checked or replaced
because the tire damage may
cause air leakage from the
tire.
If the tire is damaged by driv-
ing on a rough road, off road,
pothole, manhole, or curb
stone, it will not be covered by
the warranty.
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Maintenance
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major
repair expense.
✽✽NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or
replacement, be sure the body shop
applies anti-corrosion materials to
the parts repaired or replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attentionto these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-ing.

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Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, HYUNDAI produces cars
of the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is alsorequired.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forwardspeed.
WARNING
Do not use abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent,
or wire brushes on aluminumwheels.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neu-
tral detergent, and rinse thor-
oughly with water. Also, cleanthe wheels after driving on
salted roads.
Do not wash the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners con- taining acid or alkaline deter-
gents.
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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.
CAUTION

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Specifications & Consumer information
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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DIMENSIONS ...........................................................8-2
BULB WATTAGE......................................................8-2
TIRES AND WHEELS ..............................................8-3
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES...8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number .........................8-5
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) .........8-6
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL ..........................8-6
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL....8-7
ENGINE NUMBER ...................................................8-7
REFRIGERANT LABEL............................................8-7
CONSUMER INFORMATION ..................................8-8
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ............................8-9

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Item in (mm)
Overall length 173.6 (4410) Overall width 71.7 (1820)
Overall height 65.2 (1655)
66.3 (1685)*
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Front tread 62.4 (1585) Rear tread 62.4 (1586)
Wheelbase 103.9 (2640)
Light Bulb Wattage (W)
Front Headlights (High/Low) 55/55
Front turn signal lights 28/8
Parking (Position) lights LED
Daytime running light* LED
Side repeater lights 5
Front side marker lights 5, LED
Front fog lights 27
Rear Stop and tail lights 28/8, LED
Rear turn signal lights 27
Back-up lights 16
Rear side marker lights 5, LED
High mounted stop light LED
License plate lights 5
Interior Map lamps 10
Room lamps 10
Luggage lamp 5
Glove box lamp 5
Vanity mirror lamps 5
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Item Tire size Wheel size Inflation pressure psi (kPa)
Wheel lug nut torque

Front Rear
Full size tire 225/60R17 6.5J×17 35 (240) 35 (240)
65~79
(9~11, 88~107)
225/55R18 6.5J×18 34 (235) 34 (235)
Compact spare tire T155/90D16 4.0T×16 60 (420) 60 (420)
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size can damage the related parts or make it work irregularly.
CAUTION
✽✽ NOTICE
It is permissible to add 3psi (21 kPa) to the standard tire pressure specification if cold er temperatures are expected
soon. Tires typically loose 1psi for every 12°F (-11°C) temperature drop. If extreme temperature var iations are
expected, re-check your tire pressure as necessary to keep them properly inflated .

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Accessing your vehicle .....................................................3-3Remote key...................................................................3-3
Remote key precautions ...............................................3-5
Smart key......................................................................3-6
Smart key precautions ................................................3-10
Immobilizer System....................................................3-11
Active ECO system.........................................................5-43
Air bag warning labels....................................................2-69
Air bags ...........................................................................2-47 Where are the air bags? ..............................................2-49
How does the air bags system operate? .....................2-52
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-56
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-57
Do not install a child restraint on the front passenger seat ...........................................................2-62
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ...............2-62
SRS Care ....................................................................2-67
Additional safety precautions .....................................2-68
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-69
Air cleaner.......................................................................7-36
Airconditioning system Manual climate control system ..................................3-98
Automatic climate control system............................3-103
All wheel drive (AWD) ..................................................5-20
Antenna .............................................................................4-2
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .......................................5-31 Appearance care..............................................................7-83
Exterior care ...............................................................7-83
Interior care ................................................................7-88
Ashtray ..........................................................................3-118
Audio system ....................................................................4-2 Antenna ........................................................................4-2
Steering wheel audio control........................................4-3
Aux, USB and iPod port ..............................................4-3
Auto light position ..........................................................3-80
Automatic climate control system ................................3-102
Automatic heating and air conditioning ...................3-103
Manual heating and air conditioning .......................3-104
Air conditioning........................................................3-111
Automatic transaxle ........................................................5-13 Sports mode ................................................................5-16
Shift lock system ........................................................5-17
Aux, USB and iPod port ...................................................4-3
Battery .............................................................................7-43
Battery saver function .....................................................3-81
Before driving ...................................................................5-3
BlueLink center...............................................................3-46
Brake fluid ......................................................................7-32
Brake system ...................................................................5-27 Power brakes ..............................................................5-27
Parking brake (Manual)..............................................5-28
Index
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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............................................................5-50
Snow tires .......................................................................5-53
Spare tire Compact spare tire replacement .................................7-52
Special driving conditions ..............................................5-49
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-49
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-49
Smooth cornering .......................................................5-50
Driving at night ..........................................................5-50
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-51
Driving in flooded areas .............................................5-52
Reducing the risk of a rollover...................................5-52
Speedometer....................................................................3-21
Sports mode ....................................................................5-16
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ...................6-4
Steering wheel.................................................................3-42 Electric power steering ...............................................3-42
Tilt steering.................................................................3-42
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 .....................................................................3-42
Tire chains .......................................................................5-54
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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