HYUNDAI TUCSON 2015 Owners Manual

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Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
Without smart key system
This indicator illuminates when the
immobilizer key is inserted and
turned to the ON position to start the
engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The indicator goes out after the
engine is running.
If this indicator blinks when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position
before starting the engine, have the
system checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a vehi-
cle equipped with the smart key, the
immobilizer indicator illuminates, blinks
or goes off.
When the smart key is in the vehi- cle, if the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ACC or ON position, the
indicator will illuminate for approxi-mately 30 seconds to indicate that
you are able to start the engine.
However, when the smart key is
not in the vehicle, if the Engine
Start/Stop button is pressed, the
indicator will blink for a few sec-
onds to indicate that you are not be
able to start the engine.
If the indicator illuminates only for 2 seconds and goes out when the
Engine Start/Stop button is turned
to ON position with the smart key in
the vehicle, have the system
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. When the battery is weak, if the
Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed, the indicator will blink and
you are not able to start the
engine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. Also, if the smart key system
related parts have a problem, the
indicator will blink.

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Malfunction indicator(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine Control System which moni-
tors various emission control system
components. If this light illuminates
while driving, it indicates that apotential malfunction has been
detected somewhere in the emissioncontrol system. This light will also illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, and will go out in a few
seconds after the engine is started. If
it illuminates while driving, or doesnot illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position,
take your vehicle to your nearest
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked. Generally, your vehicle will continue
to be drivable, but have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer promptly.Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light
illuminated may cause damage
to the emission control sys-
tems which could effect dri-
vability and/or fuel economy.
If the EmissionControl System
Malfunction Indicator Light illu-
minates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible
which could result in loss of
engine power. Have the Engine
Control System inspected as
soon as possible by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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ESC indicator(Electronic StabilityControl)
The ESC indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. When the ESC is
on, it monitors the driving conditions
and under normal driving conditions,
the ESC indicator will remain off.
When a slippery or low traction con-dition is encountered, the ESC will
operate, and the ESC indicator will
blink to indicate the ESC is operat-
ing. If the ESC system malfunctions
the indicator illuminates and stays
on. Take your vehicle to an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer and have the
system checked.
ESC OFF indicator
The ESC OFF indicator will illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is
turned ON, but should go off after
approximately 3 seconds. To switch
to ESC function off, press the ESC
OFF button. The ESC OFF indicatorwill illuminate indicating the ESC is
deactivated.
DBC (Downhill brakecontrol) indicator
The DBC indicator will illuminate
when the DBC button is pressed andthe system is on.
When driving down a steep hill at a speed under 22 mph (35 km/h), the
DBC will activate and the DBC indi-
cator will blink to indicate the DBC is
operating.
If the red indicator illuminates, the
DBC system may have malfunc-
tioned. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked.

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AWD system warninglight (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, the AWD indicator
will illuminate and then go off in a few
seconds.
If the AWD system warning light
illuminates, this indicates that there
is a malfunction in the AWD system.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
AWD LOCK indicator (if equipped)
The AWD LOCK indicator light is illu-
minated when the AWD LOCK but-
ton is pushed. The purpose of this
AWD LOCK mode is to increase the
drive power when driving on wet
pavement, snow-covered roads
and/or off-road. The AWD LOCK indi-
cator light is turned off by pushing
the button again.
Low tire pressure indicator
The low tire pressure indicator
comes on for 3 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"position.
The low tire pressure indicator illumi-
nates when one or more of your tires
is significantly underinflated.
The low tire pressure indicator will
illuminate after it blinks for approxi-
mately one minute when there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
If this occurs, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
For details, refer to the TPMS on chapter 6.
Do not use AWD LOCK mode on
dry paved roads or highway, it
can cause noise, vibration or
damage of AWD related parts.
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Engine coolanttemperature warninglight (if equipped)
The warning light illuminates if the
temperature of the engine coolant is
above 248±5.4°F (120±3°C).
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. If your vehicle over-
heats, refer to “Overheating” in chap-ter 6.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, it indi-
cates overheating that may damage
the engine.
Electric power steer- ing (EPS) systemwarning light
This indicator light comes on after
the ignition key is turned to the ONposition and then it will go out after
the engine is started. This light also comes on when the
EPS is not functioning properly. If it
comes on while driving, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Safe stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire dam-
age caused by external fac-
tors.
If you feel any vehicle instabil-
ity, immediately take your foot
off the accelerator, apply the
brakes gradually and with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.
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Cruise indicator(if equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when
the cruise control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated
when the cruise control ON-OFF but-
ton on the steering wheel is pushed.
The indicator light turns off when the
cruise control ON-OFF button is
pushed again. For more information
about the use of cruise control, refer to
“Cruise control system” in chapter 5.
Cruise SET indicator (if equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when
the cruise function switch (SET- orRES+) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated
when the cruise control switch (SET-
or RES+) is pushed. The cruise SETindicator light does not illuminate
when the cruise control switch (CAN-CEL) is pushed or the system is dis-engaged.
KEY OUT indicator (if equipped)
When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ACC or ON position, if any
door is open, the system checks for
the smart key. If the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the indicator will blink,and if all doors are closed, the chime
will also sound for about 5 seconds.The indicator will go off while the
vehicle is moving. Keep the smart
key in the vehicle.
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Key reminder warning chime
If the driver’s door is opened while
the ignition key is left in the ignition
switch (ACC or LOCK position), the
key reminder warning chime will
sound. This is to prevent you from
locking your keys in the vehicle. The
chime sounds until the key is
removed from the ignition switch or
the driver’s door is closed.
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Electric Power Steering (EPS)
This system assists you with steering
the vehicle.
If the engine is turned off or if the
EPS becomes inoperative, you may
still steer the vehicle, but it will
require increased steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the EPS
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
✽✽NOTICE
 The steering effort may be high immediately after placing the igni-
tion switch in the ON position.
This happens as the system per-
forms the EPS system diagnostics.
When the diagnostics is complet-
ed, the steering wheel will return
to its normal condition.
 A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is placed in the ON or
LOCK/OFF position.
 A motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
 When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, abnor-
mal noise may occur. If tempera-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.Tilt steering/Telescope steering
Pull down the lock-release lever (1)
on the steering wheel column and
adjust the steering wheel angle (2)
and position (3, if equipped). Move
the steering wheel, so it points
toward your chest, not toward your
face. Make sure you can see the
instrument panel warning lights and
gauges. After adjusting, pull up the
lock-release lever (1) to lock the
steering wheel in place. Push the
steering wheel both up and down to
be certain it is locked in position.
Always adjust the position of the
steering wheel before driving.
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If the Electric Power Steering System does not operate nor-
mally, the warning light ( ) willilluminate on the instrument
cluster. The steering wheel may
become difficult to control or
operate. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked as
soon as possible.
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Horn
To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on your
steering wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when this area is pressed.
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Do not strike the horn severely
to operate it, or hit it with your
fist. Do not press on the hornwith a sharp-pointed object.
CAUTION
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NEVER adjust the steering
wheel while driving. This may
cause loss of vehicle controlresulting in an accident.
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Interior rearview mirrors
Before you start driving, adjust the
rearview mirror to the center on the
view through the rear window.
Day/Night rearview mirror (if equipped)
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever toward you to
reduce headlight glare from vehicles
behind you during night driving.
Remember that you lose some
rearview clarity in the night position.
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Make sure your line of sight is
not obstructed. Do not place
objects in the rear seat, cargo
area, or behind the rear head-
rests which could interfere with
your vision through the rear
window.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury during
an accident or deployment of
the air bag, do not modify the
rearview mirror and do not
install a wide mirror.
WARNING
NEVER adjust the mirror while
driving. This may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in anaccident.
WARNING
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Night