Hyundai Tucson (2017 year). Instruction

NOTICE

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Recommended engine coolant

■ Engine room rear view

•

When adding coolant, use only

Make sure the coolant cap is prop-

deionized water or soft water for

erly closed after refill of coolant.

your vehicle and never mix hard

Otherwise the engine could be over-

water in the coolant filled at the fac-

heated while driving.

tory. An improper coolant mixture

can result in serious malfunction or

■ Engine room front view

engine damage.

•

The engine in your vehicle has alu-

minum engine parts and must be

protected by an ethylene-glycol-

based coolant to prevent corrosion

and freezing.

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•

DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

2. Make sure that the tiny protru-

coolant or mix them with the spec-

sions inside the coolant cap

ified coolant.

should be securely interlocked.

•

Do not use a solution that contains

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more than 60% antifreeze or less

than 35% antifreeze, which would

1. Check if the radiator cap label is

straight In front.

reduce the effectiveness of the solu-

tion.

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Maintenance

For mixture percentage, refer to the

Changing the engine coolant

following table.

We recommend that the coolant be

replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI

Mixture Percentage

Ambient

dealer.

(volume)

Temperature

Antifreeze

Water

NOTICE

-15°C (5°F)

-25°C (-13°F)

Put a thick cloth or fabric around

-35°C (-31°F)

the radiator cap before refilling

-45°C (-49°F)

the coolant in order to prevent the

coolant from overflowing into engine

parts such as generator.

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If in doubt about the mix ratio, a 50%

WARNING

water and 50% antifreeze mix is the

easiest to mix together as it will be the

• Do not use engine coolant or

same quantity of each. It is suitable to

antifreeze in the washer fluid

use for most temperature ranges of

reservoir.

-35°C (-31°F) and higher.

• Engine coolant can severely

obscure visibility when sprayed

on the windshield and may

cause loss of vehicle control or

damage to paint and body trim.

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BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

Checking the brake/clutch

If the fluid level is excessively low,

WARNING

fluid level

we recommend that the system be

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

When changing and adding brake/

dealer.

clutch fluid, handle it carefully. Do

not let it come in contact with your

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eyes. If brake/ clutch fluid should

Use only the specified brake/clutch

come in contact with your eyes,

fluid. (Refer to “Recommended lubri-

immediately flush them with a

cants and capacities” in chapter 8.)

large quantity of fresh tap water.

Have your eyes examined by a

doctor as soon as possible.

WARNING

In the event the brake/clutch sys-

NOTICE

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tem requires frequent additions of

fluid, we recommend that the sys-

Do not allow brake/clutch fluid to

Check the fluid level in the reservoir

contact the vehicle's body paint, as

tem be inspected by an author-

periodically. The fluid level should be

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

paint damage will result.

between MAX and MIN marks on the

side of the reservoir.

Brake/clutch fluid, which has been

exposed to open air for an extend-

Before removing the reservoir cap

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ed time should never be used as its

and adding brake/clutch fluid, clean

Before removing the brake/clutch filler

quality cannot be guaranteed. It

the area around the reservoir cap

cap, read the warning on the cap.

should be disposed of properly.

thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch

Don't put in the wrong kind of fluid.

fluid contamination.

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A few drops of mineral-based oil,

If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX

Clean filler cap before removing. Use

such as engine oil, in your brake/

level. The level will fall with accumulat-

clutch system can damage brake/

ed mileage. This is a normal condition

only DOT3 or DOT4 brake/clutch fluid

from a sealed container.

clutch system parts.

associated with the wear of the brake

linings.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

PARKING BRAKE

Checking the washer fluid

NOTICE

Checking the parking brake

level

Do not use engine coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid

reservoir.

WARNING

•

Engine coolant can severely

obscure visibility when sprayed

on the windshield and may

cause loss of vehicle control or

damage to paint and body trim.

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•

Windshield Washer fluid agents

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contain some amounts of alco-

Check the stroke of the parking

The reservoir is translucent so that

hol and can be flammable under

brake by counting the number of

you can check the level with a quick

certain circumstances. Do not

“clicks’’ heard while fully applying it

visual inspection.

allow sparks or flame to contact

from the released position. Also, the

the washer fluid or the washer

parking brake alone should securely

Check the fluid level in the washer

fluid reservoir. Damage to the

hold the vehicle on a fairly steep

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

vehicle or occupants could

grade. If the stroke is more or less

sary.

occur.

than specified, we recommend that

Plain water may be used if washer

the system be serviced by an author-

•

Windshield washer fluid is poi-

fluid is not available.

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

sonous to humans and animals.

However, use washer solvent with

Do not drink and avoid contact-

antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

Stroke : 5~6 “clicks’’ at a force of

ing windshield washer fluid.

mates to prevent freezing.

20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).

Serious injury or death could

occur.

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FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)

Draining water from fuel filter

Fuel filter cartridge replace-

ment

The fuel filter in the diesel engine

operates the critical function of sepa-

rating water from the fuels and accu-

mulating the water in its bottom.

When enough water is accumulated

inside the fuel filter, the warning light

illuminates with the ignition switch in

the ON position.

In this case, we recommend you to

have the system checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

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When the accumulated water is not

Information

drained at a proper timing, water

may permeate in the fuel filter,

When replacing the fuel filter car-

damaging the major vehicle com-

tridge, we recommend that you use

ponents, such as the fuel system.

parts for replacement from an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

AIR CLEANER

Filter replacement

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1.Pull down the air cleaner filter cover.

3. Pull down the lever to the UNLOCK

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2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

position.

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned

for inspection using compressed air.

Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,

as water will damage the filter.

If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be

replaced.

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Information

If the vehicle is operated in extremely

dusty or sandy areas, replace the element

more often than the usual recommended

intervals (refer to “Maintenance Under

Severe Usage Conditions” in this chap-

ter).

NOTICE

• Do not drive with the air cleaner

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filter removed. This will result in

4. Replace the air cleaner filter.

5. Pull up the lever (1) to the LOCK

excessive engine wear.

position.

• When removing the air cleaner

6. Rise up the cover (2) until the hooks

filter, be careful that dust or dirt

on the cover are securely fastened

does not enter the air intake, or

into the latches (3).

damage may result.

7. Check if the cover is firmly installed.

• Use HYUNDAI genuine parts,

use of non-genuine parts could

damage the air flow sensor.

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Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter inspection

Filter replacement

If the vehicle is operated in the

severely air-polluted cities or on

dusty rough roads for a long period,

it should be inspected more fre-

quently and replaced earlier. When

you, the owner, replace the climate

control air filter, replace it performing

the following procedure, and be care-

ful to avoid damaging other compo-

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nents.

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Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

NOTICE

Install a new climate control air filter

in the correct direction with the

arrow symbol() facing downwards.

Otherwise, the climate control effects

may decrease, possibly with a noise.

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3.Remove the climate control air filter

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case while pressing the lock on the

1.With the glove box open, remove

right side of the cover.

the stoppers on both sides.

4.Replace the climate control air filter.

2.Remove the support strap (1).

5.Reassemble in the reverse order of

disassembly.

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WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Contamination of either the wind-

Blade replacement

shield or the wiper blades with for-

When the wipers no longer clean

eign matter can reduce the effective-

adequately, the blades may be worn

ness of the windshield wipers.

or cracked, and require replacement.

Common sources of contamination

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

NOTICE

treatments used by some commer-

cial car washes. If the blades are not

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

wiping properly, clean both the win-

or other components, do not attempt

dow and the blades with a good

to move the wipers manually.

cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse

thoroughly with clean water.

NOTICE

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NOTICE

The use of a non-specified wiper

blade could result in wiper mal-

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To prevent damage to the wiper

function and failure.

Commercial hot waxes applied by

blades, do not use gasoline,

automatic car washes have been

kerosene, paint thinner, or other

CAUTION

known to make the windshield diffi-

solvents on or near them.

cult to clean.

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall

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against the windshield, since it

may chip or crack the windshield.

Wiper blades are consumable item and

normal wear of the wipers may not be

covered by your vehicle warranty.

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Rear window wiper blade

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2. Install the new blade assembly by

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inserting the center part into the

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out

slot in the wiper arm until it clicks

the wiper blade assembly.

into place.

3. Make sure the blade assembly is

installed firmly by trying to pull it

slightly.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

or other components, we recommend

that the wiper blade be replaced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

For best battery service

Information

WARNING

The battery, which is originally

installed in your vehicle, is mainte-

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

nance free. However, your vehicle is

DEATH to you or bystanders,

equipped with a battery marked with

always follow these precautions

LOWER and UPPER on the side, you

when working near or handling

should check the electrolyte level. The

the battery:

electrolyte level should be between the

Always read and follow

LOWER and the UPPER. When the

instructions carefully

electrolyte level is low, add distilled

when handling a battery.

(or de-mineralized) water. (Never add

Wear eye protection

sulfuric acids or other electrolyte). Be

designed to protect the

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careful not to spill distilled (or de-min-

eyes from acid splashes.

eralized) water over the battery sur-

•

Keep the battery securely mounted.

Keep all flames, sparks,

face or other adjacent components.

or smoking materials

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

Also, do not overfill the battery cells.

away from the battery.

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

If not, it may corrode the battery or

other components. Finally, securely

Hydrogen is always

tions clean, tight, and coated with

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

close the cell cap. However, we recom-

present in battery cells,

mend you to contact an authorized

is highly combustible,

•

Rinse any spilled electrolyte from

HYUNDAI dealer for better battery

and may explode if ignit-

the battery immediately with a

service.

ed.

solution of water and baking soda.

Keep batteries out of

•

If the vehicle is not going to be

reach of children.

used for an extended time, discon-

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nect the battery cables.

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Information

Batteries contain sulfu-

•

NEVER attempt to recharge

An inappropriately disposed

ric acid which is highly

the battery when the vehicle’s

battery can be harmful to the

corrosive. Do not allow

battery cables are connected

environment and human health.

acid to contact your

to the battery.

Dispose the battery according to

eyes, skin or clothing.

your local law(s) or regulations.

•

The electrical ignition system

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

works with high voltage.

your eyes with clean water for at

NEVER touch these compo-

NOTICE

least 15 minutes and get imme-

nents with the engine running

If you connect unauthorized elec-

diate medical attention. If acid

or when the Engine Start/Stop

tronic devices to the battery, the

gets on your skin, thoroughly

button is in the ON position.

battery may be discharged. Never

wash the area. If you feel pain or

•

Do not allow the (+) and (-)

use unauthorized devices.

a burning sensation, get med-

jumper cables to touch. It may

ical attention immediately.

cause sparks.

• When lifting a plastic-cased

•

The battery may rupture or

battery, excessive pressure

explode when you jump start

on the case may cause battery

with a low or frozen battery.

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

carrier or with your hands on

opposite corners.

• Do not attempt to jump start

your vehicle if your battery is

frozen.

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Maintenance

Battery capacity label

Battery recharging

CAUTION

■ Example

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

calcium-based battery.

AGM battery (if equipped)

•

If the battery becomes discharged

•

Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)

in a short time (because, for exam-

batteries are maintenance-

ple, the headlights or interior lights

free and we recommend that

were left on while the vehicle was

the AGM battery be serviced

not in use), recharge it by slow

by an authorized HYUNDAI

charging (trickle) for 10 hours.

dealer. For charging your

AGM battery, use only fully

•

If the battery gradually discharges

automatic battery chargers

because of high electric load while

that are specially developed

the vehicle is being used, recharge

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it at 20-30A for two hours.

for AGM batteries.

The actual battery label in the vehicle

•

When replacing the AGM bat-

may differ from the illustration.

tery, we recommend that you

1. CMF60L-BCI

: The HYUNDAI

use parts for replacement

from an authorized HYUNDAI

model name of battery

dealer.

2.12V : The nominal voltage

•

Do not open or remove the

3.60Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity

cap on top of the battery. This

(in Ampere hours)

may cause leaks of internal

4.92RC : The nominal reserve capac-

electrolyte that could result in

ity (in min.)

severe injury.

5.550CCA : The cold-test current in

amperes by SAE

6.440A

: The cold-test current in

amperes by EN

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Reset items

WARNING

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Items should be reset after the bat-

•

The negative battery cable

tery has been discharged or the bat-

When recharging the battery,

must be removed first and

observe the following precau-

installed last when the battery

tery has been disconnected.

tions:

is disconnected.

•

Auto up/down window

•

Before performing maintenance

•

Disconnect the battery charger

(See chapter 3)

or recharging the battery, turn

in the following order.

•

Sunroof (See chapter 3)

off all accessories and stop the

1. Turn off the battery charger

•

Trip computer (See chapter 3)

engine.

main switch.

•

Climate control system

•

Do not allow cigarettes, sparks,

2. Unhook the negative clamp

(See chapter 3)

or flame near the battery.

from the negative battery

•

Wear eye protection when

terminal.

checking the battery during

3. Unhook the positive clamp

charging.

from the positive battery

•

The battery must be removed

terminal.

from the vehicle and placed in

an area with good ventilation.

•

Watch the battery during

charging, and stop or reduce

the charging rate if the battery

cells begin gassing (boiling)

violently or if the temperature

of the electrolyte of any cell

exceeds 49°C (120°F).

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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care

WARNING

For proper maintenance, safety, and

maximum fuel economy, you must

Tire underinflation

always maintain recommended tire

inflation pressures and stay within

Severe underinflation

(70 kPa

(10 psi) or more) can lead to

the load limits and weight distribution

recommended for your vehicle.

severe heat build-up, causing

blowouts, tread separation and

other tire failures that can result

Recommended cold tire infla-

in the loss of vehicle control

tion pressures

leading to severe injury or

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death. This risk is much higher

All tire pressures

(including the

on hot days and when driving

spare) should be checked when the

All specifications

(sizes and pres-

for long periods at high speeds.

tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the

sures) can be found on a label

vehicle has not been driven for at

attached to the vehicle.

least three hours or driven less than

1.6 km (1 mile).

Recommended pressures must be

maintained for the best ride, top vehi-

cle handling, and minimum tire wear.

For recommended inflation pres-

sure refer to “Tire and wheels” in

chapter 8.

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CAUTION

•

Underinflation also results in

•

Warm tires normally exceed

Tire pressure

excessive wear, poor handling

recommended cold tire pres-

Always observe the following:

and reduced fuel economy.

sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6

•

Check tire pressure when the

Wheel deformation also is

psi). Do not release air from

possible. Keep your tire pres-

warm tires to adjust the pres-

tires are cold.

(After vehicle

has been parked for at least

sures at the proper levels. If a

sure or the tires will be under-

tire frequently needs refilling,

inflated.

three hours or hasn't been driv-

en more than 1.6 km (1 mile)

we recommend that the tire be

•

Be sure to reinstall the tire

checked by an authorized

since startup.)

inflation valve caps. Without

HYUNDAI dealer.

•

Check the pressure of your

the valve cap, dirt or moisture

•

Overinflation produces a harsh

could get into the valve core

spare tire each time you check

the pressure of other tires.

ride, excessive wear at the cen-

and cause air leakage. If a

ter of the tire tread, and a

valve cap is missing, install a

•

Never overload your vehicle.

greater possibility of damage

new one as soon as possible.

Be careful not to overload a

from road hazards.

vehicle luggage rack if your

vehicle is equipped with one.

WARNING

•

Worn, old tires can cause acci-

dents. If your tread is badly

Tire inflation

worn, or if your tires have been

damaged, replace them.

Overinflation or underinflation

can reduce tire life, adversely

affect vehicle handling, and

lead to sudden tire failure. This

could result in loss of vehicle

control and potential injury.

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Hyundai Tucson (2017 year). Instruction - part 28