awd HYUNDAI TUCSON 2023 User Guide

Before driving ........................................................................\
............................6-4Before entering the vehicle ........................................................................\
................6-4
Before starting ........................................................................\
.....................................6-4
Ignition switch ........................................................................\
...........................6-5Key ignition switch ........................................................................\
...............................6-5
Key ignition switch positions ........................................................................\
..............6-6
Starting the engine ........................................................................\
...............................6 -7
Engine Start/Stop button ........................................................................\
.........6-8Engine Stop/Start button positions ........................................................................\
...6-9
Starting the engine ........................................................................\
.............................6-10
Turning off the engine ........................................................................\
.........................6-11
Remote start ........................................................................\
.......................................6-12
Automatic transmission ........................................................................\
..........6-14Automatic transmission operation ........................................................................\
....6-14
LCD display message (button type) ........................................................................\
..6-21
Paddle shifter (Manual shift mode) ........................................................................\
...6-22
Good driving practices ........................................................................\
.......................6-23
Braking system ........................................................................\
........................6-25Power-assist brakes ........................................................................\
...........................6-25
Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................................................\
................6-25
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ........................................................................\
.........6-26
Auto Hold ........................................................................\
...........................................6-30
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
............6-34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................................................\
.....6-35
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .....................................................................6-38
Trailer stability assist (TSA) ........................................................................\
...............6-39
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ........................................................................\
.........6-40
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ........................................................................\
.........6-40
Good braking practices ........................................................................\
.....................6-43
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) ........................................................................\
...........6-44ISG system operation ........................................................................\
........................6-44
ISG system off ........................................................................\
.....................................6-47
Forced to restart engine
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...................6-48
ISG malfunction ........................................................................\
.................................6-48
Drive mode integrated control system .........................................................6-49
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
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...........6-52AWD operation ........................................................................\
...................................6-53
Emergency precautions
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6. Driving your v ehicle
Driving your vehicle
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DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM
„„Type A
ONX4060019
„„Type B
ONX4E060034
The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference or
road condition.
The system resets to be in the NORMAL
mode, when the engine is restarted.
Information
If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in
NORMAL mode and may not change to
SPORT mode. The mode changes, as below, whenever
the DRIVE MODE button is pressed or
toggled.
NORMAL ↔ SPORT ↔ SMART ↔ SNOW
(AWD)
NORMAL - SPORT – SMART (2WD)
When NORMAL mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster.
NORMAL mode : NORMAL mode
provides smooth driving and comfortable
riding.
SPORT mode : SPORT mode provides
sporty but firm riding
The driving mode will be set to NORMAL
mode when the engine is restarted.
•
If it is in NORMAL/SPORT mode,
NORMAL mode will be set, when the
engine is restarted.

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ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (IF EQUIPPED)
„„Type A
ONX4060013
„„Type B
ONX4E060031
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
delivers engine power to all front and
rear wheels for maximum traction. AWD
is useful when extra traction is required
on roads such slippery, muddy, wet, or
snow-covered roads.
Occasional off-road use such as
established unpaved roads and trails are
OK. It is always important that the driver
carefully reduces the speed to a level
that does not exceed the safe operating
speed for those conditions.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH:
• Do not drive in conditions that
exceed the vehicles intended
design such as challenging off-road
conditions.
• Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.
• Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
• The risk of a rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
• Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.
• In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
NOTICE
• Do not drive in water if the level
is higher than the bottom of the
vehicle.
• Check your brake condition once
you are out of mud or water. Depress
the brake pedal several times as you
move slowly until you feel normal
braking return.
• Shorten your scheduled
maintenance interval if you drive in
off-road conditions such as sand,
mud or water (see "Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions" in
chapter 7).
• Always wash your vehicle thoroughly
after off road use, especially the
bottom of the vehicle.
• Be sure to equip the vehicle with four
tires of the same size and type.
• Make sure that a full time AWD
vehicle is tow ed by a flat bed tow
truck.

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AWD operation
Four Wheel Drive (AWD) mode selection
Transfer mode Selection
button Indicator light
Description
AWD AUTO (AWD
LOCK is
deactivated)
(not illuminated) •
AWD Auto is used when driving on
roads in normal conditions, roads in
urban areas, and on highways.
• All wheels are in operation when a
vehicle travels at a constant speed.
Required tractions applying on front
and rear wheels vary depending on
road driving conditions and driving
conditions, which will be automatically
controlled by the computing system.
• When the cluster's AWD Auto display
mode is selected, the cluster displays
the status of how four wheels’ traction
forces are distributed.
AWD LOCK
(illuminated)
• The main goal of AWD Lock mode is to
allow a driver to maximize the vehicle’s
traction under extreme driving
conditions such as unpaved off-road,
sandy roads, and muddy roads.
• AWD Lock mode is in operation only
when a vehicle travels at 60 km/h or
less. When traveling at 60 km/h or
faster, the mode will switch to AWD
Auto.
• When AWD Lock mode illuminates, the
cluster does not display the front/rear
wheel traction force distribution status.
• Press the AWD Lock mode switch
again to switch back to AWD Auto.

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WARNING
If AWD warning light () stays on
the instrument cluster, your vehicle
may have a malfunction with the AWD
system. When the AWD warning light
(
) illuminates we recommend that
the vehicle be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
• Maintain AWD Auto mode when
driving on roads in normal
conditions.
• When driving under normal road
conditions (especially when
cornering) in AWD Lock mode, a
driver may find minor mechanical
vibration or noise, which is extremely
normal phenomenon, not a
malfunction. When AWD Lock mode
is released, such noise or vibration
will be immediately gone.
CAUTION
When driving on normal roads,
deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by
pushing the AWD LOCK button (AWD
LOCK indicator light goes off). Driving
on normal roads with the AWD LOCK
mode, especially, when cornering
may cause mechanical noise or
vibration. The noise and vibration will
disappear when the AWD LOCK mode
is deactivated. Prolong driving with the
noise and vibration may damage some
parts of the power train.
NOTICE
When the AWD LOCK mode is
deactivated, a sensation may be felt as
the driving power is delivered entirely
to the front wheels.
For safe AWD operation
Before driving
• Make sure all passengers are wearing
seat belts.
• Sit upright and closer to the steering
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering
wheel to a position comfortable for
you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads
• Start off slowly by applying the
accelerator pedal gently.
• Use snow tires or tire chains.
• Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
• Use engine braking during
deceleration.
• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent skids.
Driving in sand or mud
• Maintain slow and constant speed.
• Use tire chains driving in mud if
necessary.
• Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
• Reduce vehicle speed and always
check the road condition.
• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent getting stuck.
CAUTION
When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand
or mud, place a non-slip material under
the drive wheels to provide traction
OR Slowly spin the wheels in forward
and reverse directions which causes
a rocking motion that may free the
vehicle. However, avoid running the
engine continuously at high RPM, doing
so may damage the AWD system.

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Driving up or down hills
• Driving uphill
-Before starting off, check if it is
possible to drive uphill.
-Drive as straight as possible.
• Driving downhill
-Do not change gear while driving
downhill. Select gear before driving
downhill.
-Drive as slowly using engine braking
while driving downhill.
-Drive straight as possible.
WARNING
Exercise extreme caution driving up or
down steep hills. The vehicle may flip
depending on the grade, terrain and
water/ mud conditions.
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WARNING
Do not drive across the contour of steep
hills. A slight change in the wheel angle
can destabilize the vehicle, or a stable
vehicle may lose stability if the vehicle
stops its forward motion. Your vehicle
may roll over and lead to a serious injury
or death.
Driving through water
• Try to avoid driving in deep standing
water. It may stall your engine and
clog your exhaust pipes.
• If you need to drive in water, stop
your vehicle, set the vehicle in AWD
LOCK mode and drive under 8 km/h
(5 mph).
• Do not change gear while driving in
water.
Additional driving conditions
• Become familiar with the off-road
conditions before driving.
• Always pay attention when driving off-
road and avoid dangerous areas.
• Drive slowly when driving in heavy
wind.
• Reduce vehicle speed when
cornering. The center of gravity
of AWD vehicles is higher than
conventional 2WD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when you
rapidly turn corners.

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ONX4E060022
• Always hold the steering wheel firmly
when you are driving off-road.
WARNING
Do not grab the inside of the steering
wheel when you are driving off-road.
You may hurt your arm by a sudden
steering maneuver or from steering
wheel rebound due to an impact with
objects on the ground. You could lose
control of the steering wheel which may
lead to serious injury or death.
Emergency precautions
Tires
Do not use tire and wheel with different
size and type from the one originally
installed on your vehicle. It can affect the
safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could lead to steering failure or
rollover causing serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to
equip all four tires with the tire and wheel
of the same size, type, tread, brand and
load-carrying capacity. If you equip your
vehicle with any tire/wheel combination
not recommended by HYUNDAI for off-
road driving, you should not use these
tires for highway driving.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine while a
full-time AWD vehicle is raised on a
jack. The vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or death to
you or those nearby.
Towing
AWD vehicles must be towed with
a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off
the ground. For more details, refer to
"Towing" in chapter 8.
Dynamometer testing
A full-time AWD vehicle must be
tested on a special four wheel chassis
dynamometer.

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ONX4E060015
A full-time AWD vehicle should not be
tested on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD
roll tester must be used, perform the
following procedure:
1. Check the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
2. Place the front wheels on the roll
tester for a speedometer test as
shown in the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the rear wheels on the
temporary free roller as shown in the
illustration.
CAUTION
• Never engage the parking brake
while performing the test.
• When the vehicle is lifted up, do not
operate the front and rear wheel
separately. All four wheels should be
operated.
WARNING
Keep away from the front of the vehicle
while the vehicle is in gear on the
dynamometer. The vehicle can jump
forward and cause serious injury or
death.

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Tire chains
„„Type A
ONX4060020
„„Type B
ONX4080023
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner than other types of tires, they
may be damaged by mounting some
types of tire chains on them. Therefore,
the use of snow tires is recommended
instead of tire chains. If tire chains must
be used, use genuine HYUNDAI Parts
and install the tire chain after reviewing
the instructions provided with the tire
chains. Damage to your vehicle caused
by improper tire chain use is not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.
235/65R17Wire chain (Under
12mm thickness) or
Fabric-type chain
235/55R19 Fabric-type
When using tire chains, attach them to
the drive wheels as follows.
2WD : Front wheels
AWD : All four wheels
If a full set of chains is not
available for an AWD vehicle,
chains may be installed on the
front wheels only.
WARNING
The use of tire chains may adversely
affect vehicle handling:
• Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)
or the chain manufacturer’s
recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.
• Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel
braking.
Information
• Install tire chains only in pairs and on
the front tires. It should be noted that
installing tire chains on the tires will
provide a greater driving force, but will
not prevent side skids.
• Do not install studded tires without
first checking local and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.

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TOWING
Towing service
A
A
ONX4080013[A] : Dollies
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.
For 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground (without dollies) and the rear
wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged or the vehicle
is being towed with the rear wheels on
the ground, use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used,
the rear of the vehicle should always be
lifted, not the front.
For AWD vehicles, it must be towed
with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
NOTICE
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts. Otherwise
the vehicle may be damaged.
CAUTION
• Do not tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
ONX4080016
• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
ONX4080015