HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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Drive Mode Integrated Control System (AWD) .............................................6-46Drive Mode ........................................................................\
........................................ 6-46
Special Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
.....6-49Hazardous Driving Conditions ................................................\
................................. 6-49
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................\
................................. 6-49
Smooth Cornering ........................................................................\
............................. 6-50
Driving at Night ........................................................................\
................................. 6-50
Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
............................. 6-50
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................\
.................... 6-51
Highway Driving ........................................................................\
................................. 6-51
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover .....................................................................\
........... 6-51
Winter Driving ........................................................................\
......................... 6-52Snow or Icy Conditions ........................................................................\
......................6-52
Winter Precautions ........................................................................\
.............................6-55
Trailer Towing ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-57If you Decide to Pull a Trailer ........................................................................\
............ 6-58
Trailer Towing Equipment ........................................................................\
.................. 6-61
Driving with a Trailer ........................................................................\
......................... 6-62
Maintenance when Towing a Trailer ........................................................................\
6-65
Vehicle Weight ........................................................................\
........................6-66The Loading Information Label ........................................................................\
.........6-67

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6-3
WARNING
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
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety 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 certain
products of components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Driving Your Vehicle6-4
Before Entering the Vehicle

[ Be sure all windows, outside mirror(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 side view
mirrors.

[ Verify all the lights work.

[ Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.

[ Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

[ Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:

[ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3.

[ Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.

[ Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.

[ Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

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6-5
IGNITION SWITCH
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:

[NEVER allow children or any person
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the ignition switch or related
parts. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur.

[ NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the ignition switch, or any
other control, while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your hand
or arm in this area may cause a loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Engine Start/Stop Button
(if equipped)
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Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed (if equipped).
WARNING
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the Engine
Start/ Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the vehicle without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the shift button
in the N (Neutral) position.
WARNING

[NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the vehicle turning off and
loss of power assist for the steering
and brake systems. This may lead
to loss of directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.

[ Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift button
is in the P (Park) position, set the
parking brake, press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF
position, and take the Smart Key with
you. Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions are
not followed.

[ NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the Engine Start/Stop
button or any other control while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in this area
may cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.

Driving Your Vehicle6-6
Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button Position Action Notice
OFF T
o turn off the engine, press the
Engine Start/Stop button with
shift button in P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed with the vehicle shifted
to D (Drive), R (Reverse), or N
(Neutral), the gear automatically
shifts to P (Park).
The steering wheel locks to
protect the vehicle from theft. If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the
driver’s door, the warning chime
will sound.
ACC Press the Engine Start/Stop button
when the button is in the OFF
position without depressing the
brake pedal.
Some electrical accessories are
usable.
The steering wheel unlocks. If you leave the Engine Start/ Stop
button in the ACC position for
more than one hour, the battery
power will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
If the steering wheel doesn’t
unlock properly, the Engine Start/
Stop button will not work. Press
the Engine Start/Stop button while
turning the steering wheel right
and left to release tension.
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button
while it is in the ACC position
without depressing the brake
pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave the Engine Start/ Stop
button in the ON position when the
engine is not running to prevent
the battery from discharging.
START To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the Engine
Start/Stop button with the shift
button in the P (Park).
For your safety, start the engine
with the shift button in the P (Park)
position. If you press the Engine Start/ Stop
button without depressing the
brake pedal, the engine does not
start and the Engine Start/ Stop
button changes as follows:
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6-7
Starting the engine
WARNING

[Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.

[ Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.
Information

[The vehicle will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.

[ Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the hybrid system may not start.

[ When the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ACC or ON position, any door
is open, the system checks for the
smart key. When the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the “
” indicator
will blink and the warning “Key not in
vehicle” will come on. When all doors
are closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle when in the ACC position or
if the hybrid system is ON.
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Make sure the shift button is in P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button. If the vehicle starts, the “
” indicator
will come on.
Information

[ Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.

[ Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.

[ If ambient temperature is low,
the “
” indicator may remain
illuminated longer than the normal
amount of time.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:

[ If the “
” indicator turns off while
you are in motion, do not attempt to
move the shift button to the P (Park)
position.

[ Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the vehicle.

Driving Your Vehicle6-8
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot normally start the hybrid
system. Replace the fuse with a new
one. If you are not able to replace
the fuse, you can start the vehicle by
pressing and holding the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC
position.
For your safety always depress the
brake pedal before starting the vehicle.
Emergency starting
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If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly, you
can start the vehicle by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button with the smart
key in the direction of the picture above.
Turning off the engine
1. Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal fully.
2. Make sure the shift button is in P(Park).
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position and apply the
parking brake.
Auto shut-off system (if equipped)
To prevent accidents caused by carbon
dioxide poisoning, the engine is turned
off automatically 60 minutes later when
the following conditions are satisfied.
The timer appears on the instrument
cluster 30 minutes before it turns off
automatically.
Operating conditions

[The driver does not fasten a seat belt

[ No one in the passenger's seat

[ Stop the vehicle and the speed is
under 1.86mph and the gear shift is
in P

[ While the brake or accelerator is not
working

[ When Infotainment system update is
not performing
Cluster timer reset conditions

[ Release the accelerator or brake after
completing operation

[ Press the OK button on the steering
wheel while the timer appears on the
instrument cluster
Off conditions

[ The driver fastened the seat belt

[ A passenger is in the pasenger's seat

[ Driving over 1.86mph

[ Shifting the gear in R, N or D
CAUTION
Please do not leave a passenger or a pet
in the vehicle since the air conditioning
system stops when the engine is off.

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Remote Start (if equipped)
„Type A
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„Type B
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You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button of the smart key.To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button within 32
feet (10 m) from the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the remote start button (
) within 4 seconds after pressing
the Door Lock button on the remote.
3. To turn off the remote start function, press the remote start (
) button
once.

[ The remote start (
) button may not
operate if the smart key is not within
32 feet (10 m).

[ The vehicle will not remotely start if
the engine hood or liftgate is opened.

[ The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.

[ The engine turns off if you get in the
vehicle without a registered smart key.

[ The engine turns off if you do not get
in the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.

[ Do not idle the engine for a long
period.

Driving Your Vehicle6-10
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Automatic Transmission Operation
The automatic transmission has six forward speeds and one reverse speed. The
individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. The indicator in
the instrument cluster displays the shift button position when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
WARNING
The automatic transmission shift button or interior parts might get hot when a
vehicle is parked outside during hot weather. Always be careful when the vehicle is
hot.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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6-11
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:

[ALWAYS check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before shifting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

[ Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift button
is in the P (Park) position, then set
the parking brake, and place the
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF
position. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed.

[ When using the paddle shifters to
change gears, do not shift from a
high gear to lower gear on slippery
roads. The vehicle may slip causing
an accident.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must depress
firmly on the brake pedal and make sure
your foot is off the accelerator pedal.
The shift button must be in P (Park)
before turning the engine off.
WARNING

[Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.

[ After the vehicle has stopped, always
make sure the shift button is in P
(Park), apply the parking brake, and
turn the engine off.

[ When parking on an incline with the
vehicle facing down the hill, turn
the steering wheel fully to the right
to prevent the vehicle from rolling
downhill. When parking with the
vehicle facing up the hill, turn the
steering wheel fully to the left.

[ Do not use the P (Park) position in
place of the parking brake.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you
shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is
in motion.
When the vehicle is stopped in
R (Reverse) position, if you open
the driver’s door with the seat belt
unfastened, the gear is shifted to P (Park)
position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves
in R (Reverse) position, if you open
the driver’s door with the seat belt
unfastened, the gear may be not shifted
to P (Park) position automatically for
protecting the automatic transmission.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged.
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a
stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop
with the engine ON. Shift into P (Park)
if you need to leave your vehicle for any
reason.
Always depress the brake pedal when
you are shifting from N (Neutral) to
another gear.
WARNING
Do not shift into gear unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into
gear when the engine is running at high
speed can cause the vehicle to move
very rapidly. You could lose control of
the vehicle and hit people or objects.