warning HYUNDAI TUCSON 2021 Owners Manual

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Power Outlet
The accessory 12V power outlet can
be used to plug in electrical equip-
ment such as a mobile phone or
other electronic device.The accessory power outlet only
works with the vehicle turned ON.
The devices should draw less than
180 W with the engine running.
To prevent damage to the Power
Outlets :
Use the power outlet only when
the engine is running and
remove the accessory plug after
use. Using the accessory plug
for prolonged periods of time
with the engine off could cause
the battery to discharge.
Only use 12V electric acces-
sories which are less than 180 W
in electric capacity. Adjust the air-conditioner or
heater to the lowest operating
level when using the power out-
let.
Close the cover when not in use.
Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static
and malfunctions in other elec-
tronic systems or devices used
in your vehicle.
Push the plug in as far as it will
go. If good contact is not made,
the plug may overheat and the
fuse may blow.
Plug in battery equipped electri-
cal/electronic devices with
reverse current protection. The
current from the battery may
flow into the vehicle’s electri-
cal/electronic system and cause
system malfunction.
NOTICE
Avoid electrical shocks. Do not
place your fingers or foreign
objects (pin, etc.) into a power
outlet or touch the power outlet
with a wet hand.
WARNING
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■Front
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Clock
Set the clock on the multimedia dis-
play by pressing the SETUP button
on the side of the audio unit and
selecting Date/Time icon on the dis-
play.
For more details, refer to the
"Infotainment System" in chapter 4
or Navigation System Manual that
was supplied with your vehicle.
Clothes Hanger
To hang items, pull the hanger down.
These hangers are not designed to
hold large or heavy items.Do not hang other objects such
as hangers or hard objects
except clothes. Also, do not put
heavy, sharp or breakable
objects in the clothes pockets.
In an accident or when the cur-
tain air bag is inflated, it may
cause vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.
WARNING
OOS047066Do not adjust the clock while
driving, you may lose your
steering control and cause an
accident that results in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING
OTL045099
■Rear
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Plastic Bag Hook
To hang a plastic bag, open the tail-
gate and find a hook attached on
rear seat back.
Floor Mat Anchor(s)
ALWAYS use the Floor Mat Anchors
to attach the front floor mats to the
vehicle. The anchors on the front
floor carpet keep the floor mats from
sliding forward.
OTL045273
Do not hang other objects
except a plastic bag. In an acci-
dent it may cause vehicle dam-
age or personal injury.
WARNING
OTL045231
The following must be observed
when installing ANY floor mat
to the vehicle.
Ensure that the floor mats are
securely attached to the vehi-
cle's floor mat anchor(s)
before driving the vehicle.
Do not use ANY floor mat that
cannot be firmly attached to
the vehicle's floor mat anchors.
Do not stack floor mats on top
of one another (e.g. all-weath-
er rubber mat on top of a car-
peted floor mat). Only a single
floor mat should be installed
in each position.
IMPORTANT - Your vehicle was
manufactured with driver's side
floor mat anchors that are
designed to securely hold the
floor mat in place. To avoid any
interference with pedal opera-
tion, HYUNDAI recommends
that the HYUNDAI floor mat
designed for use in your vehicle
be installed.
WARNING

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Cargo Net Holder (if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the
rear area of the vehicle, you can use
the four hooks around the floorboard
of the rear cargo area to attach a
cargo net.
Your vehicle may come equipped
with a cargo net, or the cargo net is
available as an optional accessory at
your local HYUNDAI dealer.
Cargo Security Screen
(if equipped)
Use the cargo security screen to
cover items stored in the cargo area.
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To avoid eye injury, DO NOT
overstretch the luggage net.
ALWAYS keep your face and
body out of the luggage net’s
recoil path. DO NOT use the lug-
gage net when the strap has vis-
ible signs of wear or damage.
WARNING
To prevent damage to the goods
or the vehicle, care should be
taken when carrying fragile or
bulky objects in the luggage
compartment.
CAUTION
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Since the cargo security screen
may be damaged or malformed,
do not put luggage on it when it is
used.
Luggage Tray (if equipped)
You can place a first aid kit, a reflec-
tor triangle, tools, etc. under the rear
cargo floorboard. Grasp the handle on the top of the
cover and lift it.
NOTICE
Do not place objects on the
cargo security screen. Such
objects may be thrown about
inside the vehicle and possi-
bly injure vehicle occupants
during an accident or when
braking.
Never allow anyone to ride in
the luggage compartment. It is
designed for luggage only.
Maintain the balance of the
vehicle and locate the weight
as forward as possible.
WARNING
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■Type A
OTLE048274
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Roof Rack (if equipped)
If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof or a panoramic roof, be
sure not to position cargo onto
the roof rack in such a way that it
could interfere with sunroof or a
panoramic roof operation. When carrying cargo on the roof
rack, take the necessary precau-
tions to make sure the cargo
does not damage the roof of the
vehicle.
When carrying large objects on
the roof rack, make sure they do
not exceed the overall roof
length or width.
NOTICE
NOTICE
OTL045502L
The following specification is
the maximum weight that can
be loaded onto the roof rack.
Distribute the load as evenly
as possible onto the roof rack
and secure the load firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in
excess of the specified weight
limit on the roof rack may
damage your vehicle.
The vehicle center of gravity
will be higher when items are
loaded onto the roof rack.
Avoid sudden starts, braking,
sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
vers or high speeds that may
result in loss of vehicle con-
trol or rollover resulting in an
accident.
Always drive slowly and turn
corners carefully when carry-
ing items on the roof rack.
Severe wind updrafts, caused
by passing vehicles or natural
causes, can cause sudden
upward pressure on items
loaded on the roof rack. This
is especially true when carry-
ing large, flat items such as
wood panels or mattresses.
This could cause the items to
fall off the roof rack and cause
damage to your vehicle or
others around you.
To prevent damage or loss of
cargo while driving, check fre-
quently before or while driv-
ing to make sure the items on
the roof rack are securely fas-
tened.
WARNING
ROOF 220 lbs. (100 kg)
RACK EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

Driving your vehicle
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Before Driving ........................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before Starting ..................................................................5-4
Ignition Switch ........................................................5-6
Key Ignition Switch ...........................................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop Button................................................5-9
Automatic Transmission ......................................5-14
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-14
Good Driving Practices ..................................................5-19
Braking System ....................................................5-21
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-21
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-22
Parking Brake...................................................................5-22
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)...................................5-24
Auto Hold ..........................................................................5-30
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-33
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-35
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-39
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-40
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ......................................5-40
Good Braking Practices .................................................5-42
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................5-43
AWD operation.................................................................5-45
Emergency precautions .................................................5-49
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ............5-51
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) System...5-52
BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) ..........................5-53
RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) .........5-55
Blind-Spot Collision Warning - Sensor Location ....5-57
Limitations of the System .............................................5-58
Declaration of conformity .................................5-59
The radio frequency components
(Rear Corner Radar) complies: ....................................5-59
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
System - Camera Type........................................5-60
System Setting and Activation.....................................5-60
FCA Warning Message and System Control ............5-63
FCA Sensor .......................................................................5-65
System Not Operating....................................................5-67
Limitations of the System .............................................5-68
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
System - Sensor Fusion Type
(Front Radar + Front Camera) ...........................5-73
System Setting and Activation.....................................5-73
FCA Warning Message and System Control ............5-76
FCA Sensor .......................................................................5-77
System Not Operating....................................................5-79
Limitations of the System .............................................5-81

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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) System ...................5-87
LKA System Operation...................................................5-89
Warning Light and Message.........................................5-91
Limitations of the System .............................................5-93
LKA System Function Change......................................5-95
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) System .........5-96
System Setting and Activation.....................................5-96
Resetting the System .....................................................5-97
System Standby ...............................................................5-98
System Malfunction .......................................................5-98
Cruise Control .....................................................5-100
Cruise Control operation .............................................5-100
Smart Cruise Control With Stop &
Go System ...........................................................5-105
Smart Cruise Control Switch ......................................5-105
Smart Cruise Control Speed .......................................5-106
Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-to-Vehicle
Distance ...........................................................................5-110
Smart Cruise Control Radar Sensor .........................5-114
To Adjust the Sensitivity of
Smart Cruise Control ....................................................5-115
Conventional Cruise Control Mode ...........................5-116
Limitations of the System...........................................5-117
Special Driving Conditions ................................5-122
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-122
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-122
Smooth cornering .........................................................5-123
Driving at night ..............................................................5-123
Driving in the rain .........................................................5-123
Driving in flooded areas..............................................5-124
Highway driving .............................................................5-124
Reducing the risk of a rollover .................................5-125
Winter Driving ....................................................5-126
Snow or Icy Conditions................................................5-126
Winter Precautions .......................................................5-128
Trailer Towing .....................................................5-130
If you decide to pull a trailer .....................................5-130
Trailer towing equipment ............................................5-132
Driving with a trailer ....................................................5-133
Maintenance when trailer towing.............................5-136
Vehicle Load Limit..............................................5-138
Tire Loading Information Label .................................5-139

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Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause
unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If
you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the
vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run the engine only
long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle , be sure to do so only in an
open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield
clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the liftgate open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
Before Entering the Vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
Remove frost, snow, or ice.
Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
Make sure the hood, the liftgate,
and the doors are securely closed
and locked.
Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
Verify all the lights work.
Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their
seatbelts.
Check the gauges and indicators in
the instrument panel and the mes-
sages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Check that any items you are car-
rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
including components found in
the interior furnishings in a
vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects and reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.WARNING
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