Hyundai Tucson (2017 year). Instruction

If you decide to pull a trailer?

•

On a long uphill grade, do not

Information - For Europe

exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the

Here are some important points if

•

The technically permissible maxi-

posted towing speed limit,

you decide to pull a trailer:

mum load on the rear axle(s) may be

whichever is lower.

exceeded by not more than 15 %

•

Consider using a sway control. You

•

Carefully observe the weight and

and the technically permissible

can ask a trailer hitch dealer about

load limits provided in the following

maximum laden mass of the vehicle

sway control.

pages.

may be exceeded by not more than

•

Do not do any towing with your

10% or 100 kg (220.4 lbs), whichev-

vehicle during its first

2,000 km

er value is lower. In this case, do not

(1,200 miles) in order to allow the

exceed

100 km/h (62.1 mph) for

engine to properly break in. Failure

vehicle of category M1 or 80 km/h

to heed this caution may result in

(49.7 mph) for vehicle of category

serious engine or transaxle dam-

N1.

age.

•

When a vehicle of category M1 is

•

When towing a trailer, be sure to

towing a trailer, the additional load

consult an authorized HYUNDAI

imposed at the trailer coupling

dealer for further information on

device may cause the tire maximum

additional requirements such as a

load ratings to be exceeded, but not

towing kit, etc.

by more than 15%. In this case, do

•

Always drive your vehicle at a mod-

not exceed 100 km/h (62.1 mph) and

erate speed (less than 100 km/h

increase the tire inflation pressure

(60 mph)) or posted towing speed

by at least 0.2 bar.

limit.

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Driving your vehicle

Trailer weight

Tongue load

WARNING

Take the following precautions:

•

Never load a trailer with more

weight in the rear than in the

front. The front should be

loaded with approximately

60% of the total trailer load;

the rear should be loaded with

approximately 40% of the total

Tongue Load

Total Trailer Weight

Gross Axle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight

trailer load.

•

Never exceed the maximum

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weight limits of the trailer or

What is the maximum safe weight of a

The tongue load is an important

trailer towing equipment.

trailer? It should never weigh more

weight to measure because it affects

Improper loading can result in

than the maximum trailer weight with

the total Gross Vehicle Weight

damage to your vehicle and/or

trailer brakes. But even that can be

(GVW) of your vehicle. The trailer

personal injury. Check weights

too heavy. It depends on how you plan

tongue should weigh a maximum of

and loading at a commercial

to use your trailer. For example,

10% of the total loaded trailer weight,

scale or highway patrol office

speed, altitude, road grades, outside

within the limits of the maximum trail-

equipped with scales.

temperature and how often your vehi-

er tongue load permissible.

cle is used to pull a trailer are all

After you've loaded your trailer,

important. The ideal trailer weight can

weigh the trailer and then the tongue,

also depend on any special equip-

separately, to see if the weights are

ment that you have on your vehicle.

proper. If they aren’t, you may be

able to correct them simply by mov-

ing some items around in the trailer.

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Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer

Gasoline Engine

1.6 GDI

1.6 T-GDI

2.0 MPI

2.4 GDI

Item

2WD

4WD

2WD

4WD

M/T

DCT

M/T

DCT

M/T

A/T

M/T

A/T

650

750

740

750

Maximum trailer

Without brake System

(1,433)

(1,653)

(1,631)

(1,653)

weight

1,400

1,900

1,600

1,900

1,600

1,900

1,600

1,900

1,600

1,500

kg (Ibs.)

With brake System

(3,086)

(4,189)

(3,527)

(4,189)

(3,527)

(4,189)

(3,527)

(4,189)

(3,527)

(3,307)

Maximum permissible static vertical

100 (220)

load on the coupling device kg (Ibs.)

Recommended distance from rear wheel

995 (39.2)

center to coupling point

mm (inch)

Diesel Engine

1.7 TCI

2.0 TCI

Item

2WD

4WD

M/T

DCT

M/T

A/T

750

Maximum trailer

Without brake System

(1,653)

weight

1,400

1,600

2,200

1,900

kg (Ibs.)

With brake System

(3,086)

(3,527)

(4,850)

(4,189)

Maximum permissible static vertical

100 (220)

load on the coupling device kg (Ibs.)

M/T : Manual transaxle

Recommended distance from rear wheel

995 (39.2)

A/T : Automatic transaxle

center to coupling point

mm (inch)

DCT : Dual clutch transmission

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Driving your vehicle

Trailer towing equipment

It's important to have the correct

Safety chains

hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large

Hitches

You should always attach chains

trucks going by, and rough roads are

between your vehicle and your trail-

a few reasons why you’ll need the

er. Cross the safety chains under the

right hitch. Here are some rules to

tongue of the trailer so that the

follow:

tongue will not drop to the road if it

•

Do you have to make any holes in

becomes separated from the hitch.

the body of your vehicle when you

Instructions about safety chains may

install a trailer hitch? If you do, then

be provided by the hitch manufactur-

be sure to seal the holes later

er or trailer manufacturer. Follow the

when you remove the hitch. If you

manufacturer’s recommendation for

don’t seal them, carbon monoxide

attaching safety chains. Always leave

(CO) from your exhaust can get

just enough slack so you can turn

into your vehicle, as well as dirt

with your trailer. And, never allow

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and water.

safety chains to drag on the ground.

•

The bumpers on your vehicle are

Information

not intended for hitches. Do not

The mounting hole for

hitches are

attach rental hitches or other

located on both sides of the underbody

bumper-type hitches to them. Use

behind the rear tires.

only a frame-mounted hitch that

does not attach to the bumper.

•

A HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessory is

available at an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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Trailer brakes

Driving with a trailer

Distance

If your trailer is equipped with a brak-

Towing a trailer requires a certain

Stay at least twice as far behind the

ing system, make sure it conforms

amount of experience. Before setting

vehicle ahead as you would when

your country’s regulations and that it

out for the open road, you must get

driving your vehicle without a trailer.

is properly installed and operating

to know your trailer. Acquaint your-

This can help you avoid situations

correctly.

self with the feel of handling and

that require heavy braking and sud-

If your trailer weighs more than the

braking with the added weight of the

den turns.

maximum trailer weight without trail-

trailer. And always keep in mind that

er brakes loaded, then it needs its

the vehicle you are driving is now

Passing

own brakes and they must be ade-

longer and not nearly as responsive

You will need more passing distance

quate. Be sure to read and follow the

as your vehicle is by itself.

up ahead when you’re towing a trail-

instructions for the trailer brakes so

Before you start, check the trailer

er. And, because of the increased

you’ll be able to install, adjust and

hitch and platform, safety chains,

vehicle length, you’ll need to go

maintain them properly. Be sure not

electrical connector(s), lights, tires

much farther beyond the passed

to tap into your vehicle's brake sys-

and brakes.

vehicle before you can return to your

tem.

During your trip, occasionally check

lane.

to be sure that the load is secure,

WARNING

and that the lights and trailer brakes

are still working.

Do not use a trailer with its own

brakes unless you are absolute-

ly certain that you have proper-

ly set up the brake system. This

is not a task for amateurs. Use

an experienced, competent trail-

er shop for this work.

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Driving your vehicle

Backing up

Turn signals

WARNING

Hold the bottom of the steering

When you tow a trailer, your vehicle

wheel with one hand. Then, to move

has to have a different turn signal

Do not connect a trailer lighting

the trailer to the left, move your hand

flasher and extra wiring. The green

system directly to your vehi-

to the left. To move the trailer to the

arrows on your instrument panel will

cle’s lighting system. Use an

right, move your hand to the right.

flash whenever you signal a turn or

approved trailer wiring harness.

Always back up slowly and, if possi-

lane change. Properly connected,

Failure to do so could result in

ble, have someone guide you.

the trailer lights will also flash to alert

damage to the vehicle electrical

other drivers you’re about to turn,

system and/or personal injury.

change lanes, or stop.

Making turns

Consult an authorized HYUNDAI

When towing a trailer, the green

dealer for assistance.

When you’re turning with a trailer,

arrows on your instrument panel will

make wider turns than normal. Do this

flash for turns even if the bulbs on

so your trailer won’t strike soft shoul-

the trailer are burned out. Thus, you

ders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other

may think drivers behind you are

objects. Avoid jerky or sudden

seeing your signals when, in fact,

maneuvers. Signal well in advance.

they are not. It’s important to check

occasionally to be sure the trailer

bulbs are still working. You must also

check the lights every time you dis-

connect and then reconnect the

wires.

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Driving on hills

NOTICE

(Continued)

Reduce speed and shift to a lower

When the clutch is overheated,

To prevent engine and/or transaxle

gear before you start down a long or

the safe protection mode

overheating:

steep downgrade. If you don’t shift

engages. If the safe protection

•

When towing a trailer on steep

down, you might have to use your

mode engages, the gear posi-

brakes so much that they would get

grades (in excess of 6%) pay

tion indicator on the cluster

overheated and may not operate effi-

close attention to the engine

blinks with a chime sound.

ciently.

coolant temperature gauge to

At this time, a warning message

ensure the engine does not

On a long uphill grade, shift down

will appear on the LCD display

overheat. If the needle of the

and reduce your speed to around 70

and driving may not be smooth.

coolant temperature gauge

km/h (45 mph) to reduce the possi-

If you ignore this warning, the

moves towards "H" (HOT), pull

bility of engine and transaxle over-

driving condition may become

over and stop as soon as it is

heating.

worse.

safe to do so, and allow the

If your trailer weighs more than the

engine to idle until it cools

To return to normal driving con-

maximum trailer weight without trail-

down.You may proceed once the

dition, stop the vehicle on a flat

er brakes and you have an automat-

engine has cooled sufficiently.

road and apply the foot brake for

ic transaxle/dual clutch transmission,

a few minutes before driving off.

•

You must decide your vehicle

you should drive in D (Drive) when

speed according to trailer weight

towing a trailer.

and uphill grade.

Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)

•

Vehicles equipped with a dual

when towing a trailer will minimize

clutch transmission when tow-

heat build-up and extend the life of

ing a trailer on steep grades, the

your transaxle.

clutch in the transmission could

overheat.

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Driving your vehicle

Parking on hills

6. Reapply the brakes and parking

Ready to leave after parking on

brakes.

a hill

Generally, if you have a trailer

attached to your vehicle, you should

7. Move the shift lever to P (Park, for

1. With the shift lever to P (Park, for

not park your vehicle on a hill.

automatic transaxle/dual clutch

transmission vehicle) or 1st gear

transmission vehicle) or neutral (for

when the vehicle is parked on a

manual transaxle vehicle), apply

However, if you ever have to park

uphill grade and in R (Reverse) on

your brakes and hold the brake

your trailer on a hill, here's how to do

a downhill (for manual transaxle

pedal down while you:

it:

vehicle).

• Start your engine;

1. Pull the vehicle into the parking

8. Shut off the vehicle and release

• Shift into gear; and

space.

the vehicle brakes but leave the

Turn the steering wheel in the

• Release the parking brake.

parking brake set.

direction of the curb (right if head-

2. Slowly remove your foot from the

ed down hill, left if headed up hill).

brake pedal.

WARNING

2. Shift the vehicle to P

(Park, for

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear

automatic transaxle/dual clutch

of the chocks.

To prevent serious or fatal

transmission vehicle) or neutral

injury:

4. Stop and have someone pick up

(for manual transaxle vehicle).

and store the chocks.

• Do not get out of the vehicle

3. Set the parking brake and shut off

without the parking brake

the vehicle.

firmly set. If you have left the

4. Place wheel chocks under the

engine running, the vehicle

trailer wheels on the down hill side

can move suddenly. You and

of the wheels.

others could be seriously or

5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes,

fatally injured.

shift to neutral, release the park-

• Do not apply the accelerator

ing brake and slowly release the

pedal to hold the vehicle on

brakes until the trailer chocks

an uphill.

absorb the load.

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Maintenance when towing a

NOTICE

trailer

To prevent vehicle damage:

Your vehicle will need service more

•

Due to higher load during trailer

often when you regularly pull a trail-

usage, overheating might occur

er. Important items to pay particular

on hot days or during uphill driv-

attention to include engine oil, auto-

ing. If the coolant gauge indi-

matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant

cates over-heating, switch off

and cooling system fluid. Brake con-

the air conditioner and stop the

dition is another important item to

vehicle in a safe area to cool

frequently check. If you’re trailering,

down the engine.

it’s a good idea to review these items

before you start your trip. Don’t forget

•

When towing check automatic

to also maintain your trailer and

transaxle fluid more frequently.

hitch. Follow the maintenance sched-

•

If your vehicle is not equipped

ule that accompanied your trailer and

with an air conditioner, you

check it periodically. Preferably, con-

should install a condenser fan

duct the check at the start of each

to improve engine performance

day’s driving. Most importantly, all

when towing a trailer.

hitch nuts and bolts should be tight.

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Driving your vehicle

VEHICLE WEIGHT

Two labels on your driver’s door sill

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

Overloading

show how much weight your vehicle

This is the total weight placed on

was designed to carry: the Tire and

each axle (front and rear) - including

WARNING

Loading Information Label and the

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

Certification Label.

The Gross Axle Weight Rating

Before loading your vehicle, familiar-

(GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

ize yourself with the following terms

Weight Rating (GVWR) for your

for determining your vehicle's weight

This is the maximum allowable

vehicle are on the Certification

ratings, from the vehicle's specifica-

weight that can be carried by a single

Label attached to the driver's

tions and the Certification Label:

axle (front or rear). These numbers

(or front passenger’s) door.

are shown on the Certification Label.

Exceeding these ratings can

The total load on each axle must

cause an accident or vehicle

Base Curb Weight

never exceed its GAWR.

damage. You can calculate the

This is the weight of the vehicle includ-

weight of your load by weighing

ing a full tank of fuel and all standard

the items (and people) before

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

equipment. It does not include pas-

putting them in the vehicle. Be

sengers, cargo, or optional equipment.

This is the Base Curb Weight plus

careful not to overload your

actual Cargo Weight plus passen-

vehicle.

gers.

Vehicle Curb Weight

This is the weight of your new vehicle

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

when you picked it up from your deal-

Rating)

er plus any aftermarket equipment.

This is the maximum allowable

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

Cargo Weight

(including all options, equipment,

This figure includes all weight added

passengers and cargo). The GVWR

to the Base Curb Weight, including

is shown on the Certification Label

cargo and optional equipment.

located on the driver’s door sill.

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What to do in an emergency

Hazard warning flasher

6-2

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

6-17

In case of an emergency while driving

6-2

Jack and tools

6-17

If the engine stalls while driving

6-2

Changing tires

6-18

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing

6-3

Jack label

6-23

If you have a flat tire while driving

6-3

EC Declaration of conformity for Jack

6-24

If the engine will not start

6-4

If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) ..6-25

If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over

Introduction

6-25

slowly

6-4

Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit

6-26

If the engine turns over normally but doesn't

Components of the Tire Mobility Kit

6-27

start

6-4

Using the Tire Mobility Kit

6-28

Distributing the sealant

6-30

Jump starting

6-4

Checking the tire inflation pressure

6-30

If the engine overheats

6-8

Towing

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Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

6-10

Towing service

6-33

Check tire pressure

6-10

Removable towing hook

6-34

Tire pressure monitoring system

6-10

Emergency towing

6-35

Low tire pressure telltale

6-12

Emergency commodity

6-37

Low tire pressure position telltale and

Fire extinguisher

6-37

tire pressure telltale

6-12

First aid kit

6-37

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

Triangle reflector

6-37

malfunction indicator

6-13

Tire pressure gauge

6-37

Changing a tire with TPMS

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ERA-GLONASS emergency call

6-38

ERA-GLONASS system

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What to do in an emergency

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

■ Type A

To turn the hazard warning flasher

WHILE DRIVING

on or off, press the hazard warning

flasher button with the Engine

If the engine stalls while driving

Start/Stop button in any position. The

• Reduce your speed gradually,

button is located in the center fascia

keeping a straight line. Move cau-

panel. All turn signal lights will flash

tiously off the road to a safe place.

simultaneously.

• Turn on your hazard warning flash-

• The hazard warning flasher oper-

er.

ates whether your vehicle is run-

• Try to start the engine again. If your

ning or not.

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vehicle will not start, we recom-

■ Type B

• The turn signals do not work when

mend that you contact an author-

the hazard flasher is on.

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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The hazard warning flasher serves as

a warning to other drivers to exercise

extreme caution when approaching,

overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

It should be used whenever emer-

gency repairs are being made or

when the vehicle is stopped near the

edge of a roadway.

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If the engine stalls at a cross-

If you have a flat tire while

•

When the vehicle is stopped, press

road or crossing

driving

the hazard warning flasher button,

move the shift lever into P (Park,

If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

for automatic transaxle/dual clutch

crossing, if safe to do so, move the

• Take your foot off the accelerator

transmission vehicle) or neutral

(for

shift lever to the N (Neutral) position

pedal and let the vehicle slow

manual transaxle vehicle), apply the

and then push the vehicle to a safe

down while driving straight ahead.

parking brake, and place the ignition

location.

Do not apply the brakes immedi-

switch in the LOCK/OFF position.

ately or attempt to pull off the road

•

Have all passengers get out of the

as this may cause loss of vehicle

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on

control resulting in an accident.

the side of the vehicle that is away

When the vehicle has slowed to

from traffic.

such a speed that it is safe to do

•

When changing a flat tire, follow

so, brake carefully and pull off the

road. Drive off the road as far as

the instructions provided later in

this chapter.

possible and park on firm, level

ground. If you are on a divided

highway, do not park in the median

area between the two traffic lanes.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

JUMP STARTING

If the engine doesn't turn over

If the engine turns over nor-

Jump starting can be dangerous if

or turns over slowly

mally but doesn’t start

done incorrectly. Follow the jump

starting procedure in this section to

• Be sure the shift lever is in N

• Check the fuel level and add fuel if

avoid serious injury or damage to

(Neutral) or P (Park) if it is an auto-

necessary.

your vehicle. If in doubt about how to

matic transaxle/dual clutch trans-

If the engine still does not start, we

properly jump start your vehicle, we

mission vehicle. The engine starts

recommend that you call an author-

strongly recommend that you have a

only when the shift lever is in N

ized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

service technician or towing service

(Neutral) or P (Park).

do it for you.

• Check the battery connections to

be sure they are clean and tight.

• Turn on the interior light. If the light

dims or goes out when you operate

the starter, the battery is drained.

Do not push or pull the vehicle to start

it. This could cause damage to your

vehicle. See instructions for "Jump

Starting" provided in this chapter.

CAUTION

Push or pull starting the vehicle

may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overload which can

lead to damage to the emission

control system.

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WARNING

(Continued)

Batteries contain sulfu-

•

NEVER attempt to recharge

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

ric acid which is highly

the battery when the vehicle’s

DEATH to you or bystanders,

corrosive. Do not allow

battery cables are connected

always follow these precautions

acid to contact your

to the battery.

when working near or handling

eyes, skin or clothing.

•

The electrical ignition system

the battery:

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

works with high voltage.

Always read and follow

your eyes with clean water for at

NEVER touch these compo-

instructions carefully

least 15 minutes and get imme-

nents with the engine running

when handling a battery.

diate medical attention. If acid

or when the Engine Start/Stop

Wear eye protection

gets on your skin, thoroughly

button is in the ON position.

designed to protect the

wash the area. If you feel pain or

•

Do not allow the (+) and (-)

eyes from acid splashes.

a burning sensation, get med-

jumper cables to touch. It may

ical attention immediately.

Keep all flames, sparks,

cause sparks.

or smoking materials

• When lifting a plastic-cased

•

The battery may rupture or

away from the battery.

battery, excessive pressure

explode when you jump start

on the case may cause battery

Hydrogen is always

with a low or frozen battery.

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

present in battery cells,

carrier or with your hands on

is highly combustible,

opposite corners.

and may explode if ignit-

ed.

• Do not attempt to jump start

your vehicle if your battery is

Keep batteries out of

frozen.

reach of children.

(Continued)

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What to do in an emergency

NOTICE

Jump starting procedure

Information

1. Position the vehicles close enough

To prevent damage to your vehi-

An inappropriately disposed

that the jumper cables will reach,

cle:

battery can be harmful to the

but do not allow the vehicles to

environment and human

• Only use a 12-volt power supply

touch.

health. Dispose the battery

(battery or jumper system) to

according to your local law(s)

2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in

jump start your vehicle.

the engine compartment at all

or regulations.

• Do not attempt to jump start

times, even when the vehicles are

your vehicle by push-starting.

turned off.

3. Turn off all electrical devices such

as radios, lights, air conditioning,

etc. Put the vehicles in P (Park, for

automatic transaxle/dual clutch

transmission vehicle) or neutral

(for manual transaxle vehicle), and

set the parking brakes. Turn both

vehicles OFF.

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7. Connect the other end of the sec-

Disconnect the jumper cables in the

ond jumper cable to the black,

exact reverse order you connected

negative

(-) chassis ground of

them:

your vehicle (4).

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from

Do not allow the jumper cables to

the black, negative

(-) chassis

contact anything except the cor-

ground of your vehicle (4).

rect battery or jumper terminals or

2. Disconnect the other end of the

the correct ground. Do not lean

jumper cable from the black, neg-

over the battery when making

ative (-) battery/chassis ground of

connections.

the assisting vehicle (3).

8. Start the engine of the assisting

3. Disconnect the second jumper

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vehicle and let it run at approxi-

cable from the red, positive

(+)

4. Connect the jumper cables in the

mately 2,000 rpm for a few min-

battery/jumper terminal of the

exact sequence shown in the illus-

utes. Then start your vehicle.

assisting vehicle (2).

tration. First connect one jumper

If your vehicle will not start after a

4. Disconnect the other end of the

cable to the red, positive

(+)

few attempts, it probably requires

jumper cable from the red, positive

jumper terminal of your vehicle

servicing. In this event please seek

(+) jumper terminal of your vehicle

(1).

qualified assistance. If the cause of

(1).

5. Connect the other end of the

your battery discharging is not

jumper cable to the red, positive

apparent, have your vehicle checked

(+) battery/jumper terminal of the

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

assisting vehicle (2).

6. Connect the second jumper cable

to the black, negative (-) battery/

chassis ground of the assisting

vehicle (3).

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Hyundai Tucson (2017 year). Instruction - part 23