2005 Hyundai Tucson Owners Manual

"Tether Anchorage" System ..................................................... 1-25
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System .... 1-26
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................ 1-58
Clock ................................................................................................. 1-58
Clutch

Checking fluid ............................................................................... 6-16
Pedal free-play ............................................................................. 6-20

Combination Light

Auto light ....................................................................................... 1-54
Headlight flasher .......................................................................... 1-53
Headlight switch ........................................................................... 1-53
High-beam switch ........................................................................ 1-53
Lane change signal ...................................................................... 1-53
Parking light auto off .....................................................................1-53
Turn signal operation ................................................................... 1-52

INDEX

10

Consumer Information ...................................................................... 8-12
Cooling Fans ..................................................................................... 6-24
Corrosion protection

Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control ................................................................................... 1-80

Defrosting / Defogging ...................................................................... 1-91
Door

Central door lock ............................................................................ 1-7
Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ...................................................... 1-79
Drink Holder ...................................................................................... 1-59
Drive Belts ......................................................................................... 6-21
Driving

Driving for economy ..................................................................... 2-19
Smooth cornering ......................................................................... 2-20
Winter driving ............................................................................... 2-20

Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2
Engine

Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-4
Compartment ................................................................................. 6-2
Coolant ........................................................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge ......................................................... 1-48
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4

Number ........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-5
Starting ........................................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2

4WD Lock System ............................................................................ 2-18
Fan Speed Control ............................................................................ 1-85
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-78
Fog Light

Front ............................................................................................. 1-56

Front Seats

Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-12
Adjustable headrests ................................................................... 1-13
Adjusting seat forward and rearward .......................................... 1-12
Adjusting seatback angle ............................................................. 1-12

Fuel

Capacity ......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge ........................................................................................... 1-48
Recommendations ......................................................................... 1-2

Fuel Filler Lid

Remote release ............................................................................ 1-75
Full-time 4WD Operation .................................................................. 2-15
Fuses ................................................................................................ 6-21
Fuse panel description ...................................................................... 6-35

General Checks .................................................................................. 6-4
Glove Box .......................................................................................... 1-64

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Hazard Warning System .................................................................. 1-56
Heating and Cooling Control ............................................................. 1-84
Heating and Ventilation

Air flow control .............................................................................. 1-86
Air intake control switch ...............................................................1-85
Bi-level heating ............................................................................. 1-90
Defrosting / Defogging ................................................................. 1-91
Fan speed control (Blower control) ............................................. 1-85
Temperature control .................................................................... 1-89
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light ......................................................... 1-75
Hood Release .................................................................................... 1-77
Horn ................................................................................................. 1-80
How to Use Luggage Room ............................................................. 1-71

Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-4
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ........................................... 1-42
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) ....................................... 1-58
Interior Light ....................................................................................... 1-63

Jump Starting ...................................................................................... 3-3

Keys ................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ................................................................... 3-15
Positions ......................................................................................... 2-4

Light Bulbs Replacement .................................................................. 6-26
Luggage Compartment Light ............................................................ 1-70
Luggage Net ...................................................................................... 1-74

Maintenance Intervals

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance ................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements .................................................................... 5-2

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror With Compass ................ 1-67
Day-night inside rearview mirror ................................................. 1-67
Outside rearview mirror ............................................................... 1-65
Outside rearview mirror Heater .................................................. 1-66

Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-50
Occupant Classification System ...................................................... 1-35

Parking Brake .................................................................................... 1-69
Power Outlet ...................................................................................... 1-59
Power Steering Fluid Level ............................................................... 6-24

INDEX

10

Rear Seat

Adjusting seatback angle ............................................................. 1-15
Folding rear seatback .................................................................. 1-15
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................ 1-57
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................. 8-14
Risk of Rollover ................................................................................... 2-3
Roof Rack ......................................................................................... 1-74

Seat

Front ............................................................................................. 1-12
Rear .............................................................................................. 1-15
Seat warmer ................................................................................. 1-14

Seat Belts

3-point system ............................................................................. 1-20
Pretensioner seat belt .................................................................. 1-28
Adjusting your seat belt ............................................................... 1-21
Care of seat belts ......................................................................... 1-19
Precautions .................................................................................. 1-17
Shop Manual ......................................................................................8-11
Shopping Bag Holders ...................................................................... 1-70
Sound

Brake pad warning sound ............................................................ 1-48
Spark Plugs ....................................................................................... 6-10
Spectacle Case ................................................................................. 1-64
Speedometer ..................................................................................... 1-49
Starting Procedure .............................................................................. 2-6

Steering Wheel Free play ................................................................. 6-19
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-79
Stereo Sound System .................................................................... 1-101
Sunroof .............................................................................................. 1-60
Sun Visor ........................................................................................... 1-78

Tachometer ....................................................................................... 1-49
Tail Gate ............................................................................................ 1-69
Tail gate window ........................................................................... 1-69
Theft-Alarm System ............................................................................ 1-8
Ticket Holder ..................................................................................... 1-79
Tires

Balancing ........................................................................................ 8-9
Chains ............................................................................................ 8-9
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-7
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-6
Information ...................................................................................... 8-2
Maintenance ................................................................................. 8-11
Pressure ......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ................................................................................ 8-10
Rotation .......................................................................................... 8-9
Sidewall Labeling ............................................................................ 8-4
Snow tires ....................................................................................... 8-8
Spare tire ........................................................................................ 3-5
Terminology and Definition ............................................................ 8-6

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Traction ........................................................................................ 8-10

Towing

A trailer (or vehicle) ...................................................................... 2-23
Emergency ................................................................................... 3-14
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-12
Traction Control System ................................................................... 2-12
Transaxle

Automatic ........................................................................................ 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking .............................................. 6-14
Manual ............................................................................................ 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking ..................................................... 6-13
Trip Computer ................................................................................... 1-50

Vehicle Identification Number ............................................................. 8-2
Vechcle Load Limit ............................................................................ 2-27
Vehicle Specifications

Engine ............................................................................................. 9-3
Lubrication chart .................................................................. 9-4 ~ 9-5
Measurement ................................................................................. 9-2

Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................................ 1-44
Windows

Power ........................................................................................... 1-11
Windshield Wiper and Washer .......................................................... 1-54
Rear Window wiper and washer switch ...................................... 1-55
Windshield Wiper Blade De-icer ....................................................... 1-57
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................. 6-12
Winter Driving .................................................................................... 2-21

A000A01A-AAT This Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.

OWNER'S I.D.

ORIGINAL OWNER

ADDRESS

CITY

DELIVERY DATE

STATE

ZIP CODE

(Date Sold to Original Retail purchaser)

DEALER NAME

DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

SERVICE STATION INFORMATION FUEL: UNLEADED gasoline only Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 2.7L: 17 (14.3, 65), 2.0L: 15 (12.8, 58)

TIRE PRESSURE: See the label on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE: HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) Oil level should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector lever through all ranges and return to “N” (Neutral) position. Then check the level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP III or other brands approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,

OTHER TIRE INFORMATION: See pages 8-2 through 8-13.

HOOD RELEASE: Pull handle under left side of dash.

ENGINE OIL: API grade SJ, SL or ABOVE / ILSAC grade GF-3 or ABOVE and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 if normal temperatures are above 0°F (-18°C). For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6- 5 or 9-4.

QUICK INDEX o Car will not start....................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ..................................................................................... 3-6
o Warning light/chime comes on ................................... 1-44 ~ 1-47
o Engine overheats ...................................................................... 3-4
o Towing of your vehicle ........................................................... 3-12
o Starting the engine ................................................................... 2-5
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................ 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ......................................................... 8-14

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Printing: OCT. 22, 2004
Publication No.: A2EO-EU40C Printed in Korea