cooling HYUNDAI TUCSON 2023 User Guide

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If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you experience a loss of
power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,
the engine may be overheating. If this
happens, you should:
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it
is safe to do so.
2. Shift the gear to P (Park) and set the
parking brake. If the air conditioning is
ON, turn it OFF.
3. If engine coolant is running out under
the vehicle or steam is coming out
from the hood, stop the engine. Do
not open the hood until the coolant
has stopped running or the steaming
has stopped. If there is no visible
loss of engine coolant and no steam,
leave the engine running and check
to be sure the engine cooling fan is
operating. If the fan is not running,
turn the engine off.
WARNING
While the engine is running, keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving parts
such as the cooling fan and
drive belt to prevent serious
injury.
4. Check for coolant leaking from the
radiator, hoses or under the vehicle. (If
the air conditioning had been in use, it
is normal for cold water to be draining
from it when you stop.)
5. If engine coolant is leaking out, stop
the engine immediately and call the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for assistance.
WARNING
Never remove the engine coolant cap and/or water-
cooled intercooler coolant
cap or the drain plug while the
engine and radiator are hot.
Hot coolant and steam may blow out
under pressure, causing serious injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until the
engine cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the coolant cap. Wrap
a thick towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to the first
stop. Step back while the pressure is
released from the cooling system. When
you are sure all the pressure has been
released, press down on the cap, using
a thick towel, and continue turning
counterclockwise to remove it.
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

Emergency situations
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6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to normal.
Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reservoir
to bring the fluid level in the reservoir
up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert
for further signs of overheating.
If overheating happens again,
we recommend that you call an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
CAUTION
• Serious loss of coolant indicates a
leak in the cooling system and we
recommend the system be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly adding
engine coolant may cause cracks
in the engine. To prevent damage,
add engine coolant slowly in small
quantities. It may require several
refilling cycles to properly fill the
engine cooling system. If necessary,
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
should be consulted to perform this
task.

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9-15
Air cleaner filter
We recommend that the air cleaner filter
be replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Spark plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs of
the correct heat range.
When installing new spark plugs, be sure
that the ignition coils are clean and free
of any oil or debris. Clean and wipe off
the bottom portion of the ignition coil in
order to prevent any contamination with
the spark plug during installation.
WARNING
Do not remove spark plugs from the
vehicle when the engine is hot. You
may damage the engine and may also
risk burn injury.
Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Engine coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Engine coolant/water-cooled
intercooler coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Automatic transmission fluid
The automatic transmission fluid level
does not need to be checked under
normal usage conditions.
We recommend that the automatic
transmission fluid be changed by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the maintenance schedule.
Information
Automatic transmission fluid color is red
when new.
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic
transmission fluid will begin to look
darker.
This is a normal condition. It does not
need to be replaced based on the color
change.
NOTICE
The use of a non-specified fluid could
result in transmission malfunction and
failure.
Use only specified automatic
transmission fluid. (Refer to
“Recommended Lubricants and
Capacities” section in chapter 2.)

09
9-17
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil is used for lubricating,
cooling, and operating various hydraulic
components in the engine. Engine oil
consumption while driving is normal,
and it is necessary to check and refill the
engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill
the oil level within the recommended
maintenance schedule to prevent
deterioration of oil performance.
Check the engine oil following the below
procedure.
Gasoline engine
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s
precautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level
ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set and the wheels blocked.
3. Turn the engine on and warm
the engine up until the coolant
temperature reaches a constant
normal temperature.
4. Turn the engine off, remove the oil
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to return
to the oil pan.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert
it fully.
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6. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F (Full) and L (Low).
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7. If the oil level is below the L, add
enough oil to bring the level to F.
Use only the specified engine oil (Refer
to “Recommended Lubricants and
Capacities” section in chapter 2).

Maintenance
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ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the
factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season and
before traveling to a colder climate.
Checking the coolant level
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Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen or
deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between the MAX and the MIN marks on
the side of the coolant reservoir when
the engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) water to bring the
level to the MAX mark, but do not overfill.
If frequent additions are required, we
recommend that you see an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling system
inspection.
WARNING
Never remove the engine coolant cap and/or water-
cooled intercooler coolant
cap or the drain plug while
the engine and radiator are
hot. Hot coolant and steam
may blow out under pressure,
causing serious injury.
Turn the vehicle off and wait until the
engine cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the engine coolant
cap and/or water-cooled intercooler
coolant cap. Wrap a thick towel around
it, and turn it counterclockwise slowly
to the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from the cooling
system. When you are sure all the
pressure has been released, press down
on the cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
Information
The coolant level is influenced by the
engine temperature. Before checking or
refilling the coolant, turn the engine off.

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9-21
WARNING
The electric motor for the cooling fan may continue to operate or start up
when the engine is not running and
can cause serious injury. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from the
rotating fan blades of the cooling fan.
Always turn off the vehicle unless the
vehicle has to be inspected with the
engine on. Be cautious as the cooling
fan may operate if the negative (-)
battery terminal is not disconnected.
WARNING
Make sure the coolant cap is properly
closed after refilling coolant. Otherwise
the engine could be overheated while
driving.
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1. Check if the coolant cap label is
straight in front.
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2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions
inside the coolant cap is securely
interlocked.

Maintenance
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Engine compartment fuse panel
TypeFuse Name Fuse
Rating Circuit Protected
MULTI
FUSE-1 MDPS
80A
MDPS Unit
COOLING FAN 60A
Cooling Fan Controller
EPB2 60A
ESC Module
B+1 60AICU Junction Block (IPS01,IPS02, IPS03, IPS04,
IPS05)
E-CVVT 50A
E/R Junction Block (E-CVVT Relay)
BLOWER 40A
E/R Junction Block (Blower Relay)
EPB1 40A
ESC Module
REAR HEATED 40A
E/R Junction Block (Rear Heated Relay)
FUSE B+4
50AICU Junction Block (Fuse - DOOR LOCK1, SAFETY
P/WINDOW (LH), TAILGATE OPEN, S/HEATER
(REAR),
AIR BAG2, BRAKE SWITCH, MODULE9, IBU2, Long
Term Load Latch Relay)
FUEL PUMP 20A
E/R Junction Block (Fuel Pump Relay)
AWD 20A
AWD ECM
AMS 10A
Battery Sensor
E-SHIFTER2 10A
SCU, Electronic Shift Switch
HEATED
MIRROR 10A
E/R Junction Block (Rear Heated Relay), Driver/
Passenger Power Outside Mirror
B+2 40A
ICU Junction Block (IPS06, IPS07. IPS08, IPS11)
PTC HEATER 50A
E/R Junction Block (PTC Heater Relay)
B+3 60AICU Junction Block (Fuse - AMP, P/SEAT (DRV), P/
SEAT (PASS), SAFETY P/WINDOW(RH), S/HEATER
(DRV/PASS),
SUNROOF1, SUNROOF2, Power Window Main
Relay)
POWER
TAILGATE 40A
Power Tailgate Unit
EOP1 40A
Electronic Oil Pump
TRAILER 30A
Trailer Connector
E-SHIFTER1 30A
SCU

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Engine compartment fuse panel
Fuse NameFuse Rating Circuit Protected
IG1 30A
PDM (IG1) Relay
IG2 30A
PDM (IG2) Relay, E/R Junction Block (RLY.3)
ECU3 10A
PCM
EPB3 10A
ESC Module
FCA 10A
Front Radar
EOP2 10A
Electronic Oil Pump
SENSOR1 20A
Ignition Coil #1~#4
SENSOR2 15A
Oxygen Sensor (UP/DOWN)
ECU1 20A
PCM
SENSOR4 10A
E/R Junction Block (Fuel Pump Relay)
SENSOR3 10AOil Control Valve, Valiable Oil Pump Solenoid, Purge
Control Solenoid Valve, Variable Intake Solenoid Valve,
Cooling Fan Controller, Canister Close Valve, A/C Comp
Relay
A/C 10A
A/C Comp Relay
SENSOR5 15A
Injector #1~#4
HORN 10A
Horn Relay
WIPER FRT2 15A
Front Wiper (Low) Relay, PCM, IBU
WIPER RR 15AICU Junction Block (Rear Wiper Relay), Rear Wiper
Motor
WIPER FRT1 10A
Front Wiper (Low) Relay, Front Wiper Motor
POWER OUTLET1 15A
Luggage Power Outlet
POWER
OUTLET2 10A
Front Power Outlet
ACC 15A
ICU Junction Block (Fuse - MODULE1, MODULE2)
TCU1 10A
PCM
ECU2 15A
PCM