Index HYUNDAI TUCSON 2021 Owners Manual

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Introduction
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. To gain an
overview of the contents of your
Owner’s Manual, use the Table of
Contents in the front of the manual.
The first page of each Chapter
includes a detailed Table of Contents
of the Topics in that Chapter.
To quickly locate information about
your vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an alphabet-
ical list of what is in this manual and
the page number where it can be
found.
For your convenience, we have
incorporated tabs on the right-hand
page edges. These tabs are coded
with the Chapter titles to assist you
with navigating through the manual. Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. This Owner’s
Manual provides you with many safe-
ty precautions and operating proce-
dures. This information alerts you to
potential hazards that may hurt you
or others, as well as damage to your
vehicle.
Safety messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
these hazards and what to do to
avoid or reduce the risks.
Warnings and instructions contained
in this manual are for your safety.
Failure to follow safety warnings and
instructions can lead to serious injury
or death.
Throughout this manual DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and
the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL will
be used.
This is the safety alert sym-bol. It is used to alert you to
potential physical injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or
death. The safety alert sym-
bol precedes the signal words
DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Safety System of Your Vehicle
Convenient Features of Your Vehicle
Infotainment System
Driving Your Vehicle
What to Do in an Emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer Information and
Reporting Safety Defects
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Maintenance
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is
shown.
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designation
mean.Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
225/60R17 99H
225 - Tire width in millimeters.
60 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
17 - Rim diameter in inches.
99 - Load Index, a numerical code associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.
Example wheel size designation:
7.0J X 17
7.0 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
17 - Rim diameter in inches.
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Maintenance
Bias Ply Tire
A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread.
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 a
tire 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 date
of production.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
Front Axle.
GAWR RR
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
Rear axle.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure.
Light truck(LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer
as primarily intended for use on light-
weight trucks or multipurpose pas-
senger vehicles.
Load ratings
The maximum load that a tire is rated
to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Load Index
An assigned number ranging from 1
to 279 that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
The maximum air pressure to which
a cold tire may be inflated. The max-
imum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
The load rating for a tire at the maxi-
mum permissible inflation pressure
for that tire.
Maximum Loaded VehicleWeight
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.

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Index
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Accessing Your Vehicle ....................................................3-4
Immobilizer System ...................................................3-13
Remote Key ..................................................................3-4
Smart Key.....................................................................3-8
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System.....2-48
Additional Safety Precautions ....................................2-72
Air Bag Warning Labels.............................................2-73
Curtain air bags ..........................................................2-53
Driver's front air bag ..................................................2-50
How Does the Air Bag System Operate? ...................2-54
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-59
Passenger's front air bag.............................................2-50
Side air bags ...............................................................2-51
SRS Care ....................................................................2-71
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates ..................2-58
Where Are the Air Bags? ...........................................2-50
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?........2-65
Air Cleaner......................................................................7-25
Filter Replacement .....................................................7-25
Air Conditioning System ..................................................8-7
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................................................5-43
AWD operation...........................................................5-45
Emergency precautions ..............................................5-49
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ......................................5-33Appearance Care .............................................................7-75
Exterior Care ..............................................................7-75
Interior Care ...............................................................7-80
Auto Hold .......................................................................5-30
Automatic Climate Control System..............................3-137
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning ................3-138
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning .....................3-139
System Maintenance ................................................3-148
System Operation .....................................................3-146
Automatic Transmission .................................................5-14
Automatic transmission operation..............................5-14
Good Driving Practices ..............................................5-19
Battery .............................................................................7-33
Battery Recharging .....................................................7-34
For Best Battery Service ............................................7-34
Reset Features ............................................................7-35
Before Driving ..................................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle .........................................5-4
Before Starting .............................................................5-4
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) System ...............5-52
BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning) .......................5-53
Blind-Spot Collision Warning - Sensor Location ......5-57
Limitations of the System ..........................................5-58
RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) ........5-55
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Brake Fluid .....................................................................7-23
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................7-23
Braking System ...............................................................5-21
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................5-33
Auto Hold ...................................................................5-30
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................5-22
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) .................................5-40
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).............................5-35
Good Braking Practices..............................................5-42
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) .................................5-40
Parking Brake .............................................................5-22
Power Brakes..............................................................5-21
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................5-39
Bulb Wattage .....................................................................8-4
California Perchlorate Notice .........................................7-87
Cargo Net Holder ..........................................................3-167
Cargo Security Screen ..................................................3-167
Center Console Storage ................................................3-157
Child Restraint System (CRS) ........................................2-38
Children Always in the Rear ......................................2-38
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-41
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-39Climate Control Additional Features ............................3-156
Automatic Ventilation...............................................3-156
Cluster ionizer ..........................................................3-156
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation .............................3-156
Climate Control Air Filter...............................................7-27
Filter Inspection..........................................................7-27
Clock .............................................................................3-165
Clothes Hanger .............................................................3-165
Consumer Information ....................................................8-13
Cruise Control ...............................................................5-100
Cruise Control operation ..........................................5-100
Cup Holder....................................................................3-159
Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-53
Declaration of conformity .............................................5-59
The radio frequency components
(Rear Corner Radar) complies: ..................................5-59
Dimensions .......................................................................8-2
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ............................................5-22
Door Locks .....................................................................3-15
Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features ..............3-18
Child-Protector Rear Door locks................................3-19
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle .........3-16
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle ......3-15
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) .....................................5-40
Drive Mode Integrated Control System .........................5-51
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Driver Assist System.....................................................3-124
Rear View Monitor ...................................................3-124
Surround View Monitor ...........................................3-125
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) System......................5-96
Resetting the System ..................................................5-97
System Malfunction ...................................................5-98
System Setting and Activation ...................................5-96
System Standby ..........................................................5-98
Driver's front air bag .......................................................2-50
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................................3-21
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) .....................................5-24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................5-35
Emission Control System ...............................................7-83
Crankcase Emission Control System .........................7-83
Evaporative Emission Control System Including
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) ........7-83
Exhaust Emission Control System .............................7-84
Engine ...............................................................................8-2
Engine compartment..................................................1-6, 7-3
Engine Coolant ...............................................................7-19
Changing Engine Coolant ..........................................7-22
Checking the Engine Coolant Level ..........................7-19
Engine Number ...............................................................8-12
Engine Oil .......................................................................7-17
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ...........................7-18
Checking the Engine Oil Level ..................................7-17Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..............7-14
Exterior Features .................................................3-47, 3-171
Fuel Filler Door ..........................................................3-48
Hood ...........................................................................3-47
Roof Rack.................................................................3-171
Exterior Lights ..............................................................3-107
AUTO headlamp position ........................................3-108
Battery saver function ..............................................3-114
Daytime running light (DRL) ..................................3-107
Front fog lamp ..........................................................3-114
Headlamp delay function..........................................3-115
Headlamp position....................................................3-109
High Beam Assist (HBA) .........................................3-110
High beam operation ................................................3-109
Lane change signals..................................................3-113
Parking lamp position ..............................................3-108
Turn signals ..............................................................3-113
Exterior overview .............................................................1-2
Floor Mat Anchor(s) .....................................................3-166
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) System
- Camera Type .............................................................5-60
FCA Sensor ................................................................5-65
FCA Warning Message and System Control..............5-63
Limitations of the System ..........................................5-68
System Not Operating ................................................5-67
System Setting and Activation ...................................5-60
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) System
- Sensor Fusion Type (Front Radar + Front Camera)...5-73
FCA Sensor ................................................................5-77
FCA Warning Message and System Control..............5-76
Limitations of the System ..........................................5-81
System Not Operating ................................................5-79
System Setting and Activation ...................................5-73
Front Seat Heaters...........................................................2-20
Front Seats ........................................................................2-6
Front Ventilated Seats .....................................................2-21
Front Windshield Washers ............................................3-122
Fuel Filler Door ..............................................................3-48
Fuses ...............................................................................7-51
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement .........7-53
Fuse/Relay Panel Description ....................................7-56
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ..........................7-52
Glove Box .....................................................................3-157
Gross Vehicle Weight ........................................................8-3Hazard Warning Flasher ...................................................6-2
Head restraints ................................................................2-15
Heated Seats and Ventilated Seats ..................................2-20
Heated Steering Wheel ...................................................3-23
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) .....................................5-40
Hood................................................................................3-47
Horn ................................................................................3-23
If The Engine Overheats ...................................................6-6
If the Engine Will Not Start ..............................................6-3
If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or
Turns Over Slowly ....................................................6-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but
Doesn't Start ..............................................................6-3
If You Have a Flat Tire ...................................................6-14
Changing Tires ...........................................................6-15
Jack and Tools ............................................................6-14
Ignition Switch..................................................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop Button ..............................................5-9
Key Ignition Switch .....................................................5-6
Immobilizer System ........................................................3-13
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Important Safety Precautions............................................2-2
Air Bag Hazards ...........................................................2-2
Always Wear Your Seat Belt ........................................2-2
Control Your Speed ......................................................2-3
Driver Distraction.........................................................2-2
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition ..........................2-3
Restrain All Children....................................................2-2
In Case of an Emergency While Driving .........................6-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ...........6-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving...............................6-2
If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving.........................6-3
Infotainment System .........................................................4-2
Antenna ........................................................................4-2
Audio / Video / Navigation System .............................4-4
AUX, USB and iPod
®Port ..........................................4-2
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Hands-Free ..............4-4
Steering Wheel Audio Control .....................................4-3
Inside Rearview Mirror...................................................3-24
Instrument Cluster...........................................................3-65
Gauges and Meters .....................................................3-67
Icy Road Warning Light .............................................3-70
Instrument Cluster Control .........................................3-66
LCD Display Messages ..............................................3-84
Warning and Indicator Lights.....................................3-72
Instrument panel overview ...............................................1-5
Interior Features ............................................................3-159
Cargo Net Holder .....................................................3-167
Cargo Security Screen ..............................................3-167
Clock ........................................................................3-165Clothes Hanger .........................................................3-165
Cup Holder ...............................................................3-159
Floor Mat Anchor(s) .................................................3-166
Luggage Tray............................................................3-170
Plastic Bag Hook ......................................................3-166
Power Outlet.............................................................3-161
Sunvisor ....................................................................3-160
USB Charger ............................................................3-162
Wireless Cellular Phone Charging System ..............3-162
Interior Lights ...............................................................3-116
Front Door Lamp ......................................................3-118
Front Map Lamp.......................................................3-117
Front Room Lamp ....................................................3-117
Glove box lamp ........................................................3-119
Interior lamp AUTO cut ...........................................3-117
Liftgate room lamp ...................................................3-119
Rear lamp..................................................................3-118
Vanity mirror lamp ...................................................3-119
Interior overview...............................................................1-4
Jump Starting ....................................................................6-4
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