HYUNDAI TUCSON LIMITED 2017 Owners Manual

7-8
Maintenance
At least twice a year:(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
Check radiator, heater and air con- ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level. Follow Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the follow-
ing conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or
sandy areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extreme-
ly humid climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather
above 90°F (32°C).
For additional information or assis-
tance see your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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7-9
7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep
receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the fre-
quency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months)
15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months
❑ Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 18 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(22,500 miles (36,000 km) or 36 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter * 2
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) * 2
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)

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7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Inspect ecoshift dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 3
❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 3
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)
(Continued)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be mainte-
nance free but periodic inspection is recommended for this
maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are
some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction,
surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replacethe fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance
schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
details.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace. *
1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 3
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed any-
time they have been submerged in water.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 42 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(52,500 miles (84,000 km) or 84 months)
45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months
❑ Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200miles (10,000km))
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
❑ Replace spark plugs (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 72 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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7
Maintenance
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter * 2
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter * 2
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect valve clearance (for Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) * 4
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months)
❑ Inspect drive belts(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑
Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance
free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safe-
ty matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard start-
ing problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of
maintenance schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for details.
* 4
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust
if necessary. Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer perform the
operation.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is
reduced
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000 miles
(5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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Maintenance
67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ Inspect ecoshift dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect rear axle oil (AWD) * 3
❑ Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) * 3
❑ Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
(Continued)

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7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 120 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 3
: Transfer case oil and rear axle oil should be changed any-
time they have been submerged in water.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or ten-
sion is reduced
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 66 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(82,500 miles (132,000 km) or 132 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.

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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect brake fluid
❑ Inspect fuel filter * 2
❑ Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑ Inspect fuel tank air filter * 2
❑ Inspect parking brake
❑ Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑ Inspect drive belts(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑
Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace air cleaner filter
❑ Replace spark plugs (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI)
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
* 2
: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance
free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safe-
ty matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard start-
ing problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of
maintenance schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for details.
* 5
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is
reduced
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000 miles
(5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.

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7
Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Cont.)
97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
❑ Add fuel additive * 1
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
* 1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle
of additive is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 6
:Engine oil (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) At first, replace at 3,000
miles (5,000 km) or 6 months, after that, every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or 6 months.
❈ Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or
replace.
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months
❑Rotating tires
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hose - Turbo GDI
(Every 6,200 miles (10,000 km))
❑ Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑ Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑ Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑ Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑ Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑ Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑ Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑ Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑ Inspect drive belts (First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 72 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 24 months) * 5
❑ Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑ Replace spark plugs (Nu 2.0 GDI )
❑ Replace engine oil and filter (Nu 2.0 GDI) * 6
(105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 168 months)
(Continued)