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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Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and usethe same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tireswith bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or biasbelted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical pairs of radial-ply
tires should always be used as a set
for the front tires and a set for the
rear tires.Longer wearing tires can be more
susceptible to irregular tread wear. It
is very important to follow the tire
rotation interval in this chapter to
achieve the tread life potential of
these tires. Cuts and punctures in
radial-ply tires are repairable only in
the tread area, because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your tire dealer for
radial-ply tire repairs.
Low aspect ratio tires
Low aspect ratio tires, the aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided
for sporty looks.
Because low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking, it
may be more uncomfortable to ridein and there is more noise compare
with normal tires.
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause unusu-
al handling characteristics that
may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol resulting in an accident.
WARNING

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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.
CAUTION

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Maintenance
FFUU SSEE SS
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the other in the engine com-
partment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will be melted or broken.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s side
fuse panel. Before replacing a blown
fuse, disconnect the negative battery
cable. Always replace a blown fuse
with one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.✽✽
NOTICE
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-
tridge type, and fusible link for
higher amperage ratings.
NEVER replace a fuse with any-
thing but another fuse of thesame rating.
A higher capacity fuse could
cause damage and possibly
cause a fire.
Do not install a wire or alu-
minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tem-
porary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
possibly a fire.
WARNING
OLMB073029
Normal
Normal
■
Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■ Multi fuse Blown
Blown
Normal Blown
Normal Blown

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Instrument panel fuse replace- ment
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Turn all other switches OFF.
3. Open the fuse panel cover.
4. Refer to the label on the inside ofthe fuse panel cover to locate the suspected fuse location 5. Pull the suspected fuse straight
out. Use the removal tool provided
in the engine compartment fusespanel.
6. Remove and check the suspected fuse; replace it if it is blown. Spare
fuses are provided in the instru-ment panel fuse panels (or in the
engine compartment fuse panel).
7. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to remove
fuses because it may cause a
short circuit and damage thesystem.
CAUTION
OLMB073031
OLMB073030

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In an emergency, if you do not have
a spare fuse, use a fuse of the same
rating from a circuit you may not
need for operating the vehicle, such
as the cigarette lighter fuse.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse panel
in the engine compartment. If a fuse
is blown, it must be replaced.Memory fuse (SHUNT connector)
Your vehicle is equipped with a mem-
ory fuse (SHUNT connector) to pre-
vent battery discharge if your vehicle
is parked without being operated for
prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehi-
cle for prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and parkinglights.
3. Open the driver's side panel cover and pull out the memory fuse (SHUNT connector).
✽✽ NOTICE
 If the memory fuse is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warning
chime, audio, clock and interior
lamps, etc., will not operate. Some
items must be reset after replace-
ment. Refer to "Battery" in this
chapter.
 Even though the memory fuse is pulled up, the battery can still be
discharged by operation of the
headlights or other electrical
devices.
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Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Turn all other switches OFF.
3. Remove the fuse panel cover bypressing the tap and pulling up.
4. Remove and check the suspected fuse; replace it if it is blown. To
remove or insert the fuse, use the
fuse puller in the engine compart-ment fuse panel.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Main fuse
If the main fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative batterycable.
3. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tap and pulling it up.
4. Remove the nuts shown in the pic- ture above.
5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
6. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the main fuse is blown, consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
OLMB073035
OLMB073033

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Multi fuse
If the multi fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative batterycable.
3. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tap and pulling up.
4. Remove the bolts shown in the picture above.
5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
6. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the multi fuse is blown, consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
OLMB073036

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Fuse/Relay panel description
Instrument panel fuse panel
Inside the fuse/relay box cover, you
can find the fuse/relay label describ-
ing fuse/relay name and capacity.
✽✽NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in
this manual may be applicable to
your vehicle; the information is
accurate at the time of printing.
When you inspect the fuse box on
your vehicle, refer to the fuse box
label.
OLMB073037
OLMB073088

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Instrument panel fuse panel
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
POWER
CONNECTOR AUDIO 1 10A Audio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, MTS Module
ROOM LAMP 10A
BCM, Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Date Link Connector, Ignition Key Illumination & Door
Warning Switch, A/C Control Module, Luggage Lamp, IPS Control Module, Instrument Cluster
(Indicator), Electro Chromic Mirror, Engine Room Fuse & Relay Box (Interior Lamp Relay)
MODULE 3 10A IPS Control Module, BCM, Electro Chromic Mirror, Smart Key Control Module, ICM Relay Box
(Rear Seat Heater Left/Right Relay)
START 10A [W/O Immobilizer] Burglar Alarm Relay
[With Immobilizer] Engine Room Fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay)
A/BAG IND 10A Instrument Cluster (Air Bag Indicator)
CLUSTER 10A Audio, Console Switch, Instrument Cluster (Indicator), BCM, Alternator, A/V & Navigation Head
Unit, MTS Module, Electro Chromic Mirror, A/C Control Module
MODULE 4 10A Engine Room Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay, Head Lamp High Relay), Cluster Ionizer, A/C
Control Module, Sunroof Motor
POWER OUTLET 2 25A Cigarette Lighter & Front Power Outlet, Rear Power Outlet
AUDIO 2 10A Power Outside Mirror Switch, AMP, BCM, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Audio, MTS Module,
Smart Key Control Module
A/BAG 10A SRS Control Module, Passenger Occupant Detection Sensor, Telltale Lamp
MODULE 1 10A IPS Control Module, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, ESC Off Switch, ATM Shift Lever
Indicator, DBC Switch, Multifunction Switch (Light), Stop Lamp Switch, 4WD ECM
FOG LAMP RR 10A -
WIPER FRT 25A Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch (Wiper), Engine Room Fuse & Relay Box (Wiper Front,
Low Relay)
S/HEATER FRT 15A Console Switch
POWER OUTLET 1 15A Cigarette Lighter & Front Power Outlet