Hyundai Tucson (2017 year). Instruction

Maintenance

Checking tire inflation pres-

Remove the valve cap from the tire

WARNING

sure

valve stem. Press the tire gage firmly

onto the valve to get a pressure

Check your tires once a month or

•

Inspect your tires frequently

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

more.

pressure matches the recommended

for proper inflation as well as

Also, check the tire pressure of the

wear and damage. Always use

pressure on the tire and loading infor-

spare tire.

mation label, no further adjustment is

a tire pressure gauge.

necessary. If the pressure is low, add

•

Tires with too much or too little

air until you reach the recommended

pressure wear unevenly caus-

How to check

amount.

ing poor handling, loss of vehi-

Use a good quality gage to check tire

If you overfill the tire, release air by

cle control, and sudden tire

pressure. You can not tell if your tires

failure leading to accidents,

pushing on the metal stem in the cen-

are properly inflated simply by look-

ter of the tire valve. Recheck the tire

injuries, and even death. The

ing at them. Radial tires may look

recommended cold tire pres-

pressure with the tire gage. Be sure to

properly inflated even when they're

put the valve caps back on the valve

sure for your vehicle can be

underinflated.

found in this manual and on

stems. They help prevent leaks by

Check the tire's inflation pressure

the tire label located on the dri-

keeping out dirt and moisture.

when the tires are cold.

- "Cold"

ver's side center pillar.

means your vehicle has been sitting

•

Worn tires can cause acci-

for at least three hours or driven no

dents. Replace tires that are

more than 1.6 km (1 mile).

worn, show uneven wear, or

are damaged.

•

Remember to check the pres-

sure of your spare tire.

HYUNDAI recommends that

you check the spare every time

you check the pressure of the

other tires on your vehicle.

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Tire rotation

■ without a spare tire

Information

To equalize tread wear, it is recom-

The outside and inside of the unsym-

mended that the tires be rotated every

metrical tire is distinguishable. When

12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if

installing an unsymmetrical tire, be

irregular wear develops.

sure to install the side marked "out-

During rotation, check the tires for cor-

side" face the outside. If the side

rect balance.

marked "inside" is installed on the

outside, it will have a bad effect on

When rotating tires, check for uneven

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

vehicle performance.

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

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WARNING

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

Disc brake pads should be inspected

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

• Do not use the compact spare

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

tire for tire rotation.

Replace the tire if you find either of

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

these conditions. Replace the tire if

ply tires under any circum-

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

stances.This may cause unusu-

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

al handling characteristics that

pressures to specification and check

could result in death, severe

lug nut tightness.

injury, or property damage.

Refer to “Tire and wheels” in chap-

ter 8.

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Maintenance

Wheel alignment and tire bal-

Tire replacement

WARNING

ance

The wheels on your vehicle were

Tread wear indicator

When replacing the tires,

aligned and balanced carefully at the

recheck and tighten the wheel

factory to give you the longest tire life

nuts after driving about 1,000

and best overall performance.

km (620 miles). If the steering

In most cases, you will not need to

wheel shakes or the vehicle

have your wheels aligned again.

vibrates while driving, the tire is

However, if you notice unusual tire

out of balance. Align the tire

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

balance. If the problem is not

or the other, the alignment may need

solved, we recommend that you

to be reset.

contact an authorized HYUNDAI

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dealer.

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

when driving on a smooth road, your

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

indicator will appear as a solid band

across the tread. This shows there is

NOTICE

less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

Improper wheel weights can

this happens.

damage your vehicle's aluminum

Do not wait for the band to appear

wheels. Use only approved wheel

weights.

across the entire tread before replac-

ing the tire.

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Compact spare tire replacement

WARNING

(Continued)

(if equipped)

•

The use of any other tire size

A compact spare tire has a shorter

•

Driving on worn-out tires is

or type may seriously affect

tread life than a regular size tire.

very hazardous and will

ride, handling, ground clear-

Replace it when you can see the

reduce braking effectiveness,

ance, stopping distance, body

tread wear indicator bars on the tire.

steering accuracy, and trac-

to tire clearance, snow tire

The replacement compact spare tire

tion.

clearance, and speedometer

should be the same size and design

reliability.

•

Your vehicle is equipped with

tire as the one provided with your

tires designed to provide for

•

When replacing tires

(or

new vehicle and should be mounted

safe ride and handling capa-

wheels), it is recommended to

on the same compact spare tire

bility. Do not use a size and

replace the two front or two

wheel. The compact spare tire is not

type of tire and wheel that is

rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.

designed to be mounted on a regular

different from the one that is

Replacing just one tire can

size wheel, and the compact spare

originally installed on your

seriously affect your vehicle’s

tire wheel is not designed for mount-

vehicle. It can affect the safety

handling.

ing a regular size tire.

and performance of your vehi-

•

The ABS works by comparing

cle, which could lead to han-

the speed of the wheels. Tire

dling failure or rollover and

size can affect wheel speed.

serious injury. When replacing

When replacing tires, all

the tires, be sure to equip all

tires must use the same size

four tires with the tire and

originally supplied with the

wheel of the same size, type,

vehicle. Using tires of a differ-

tread, brand and load-carrying

ent size can cause the ABS

capacity.

(Anti-lock Brake System) and

(Continued)

ESC

(Electronic Stability

Control) (if equipped) to work

irregularly.

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Maintenance

Wheel replacement

Tire traction

Tire sidewall labeling

When replacing the metal wheels for

Tire traction can be reduced if you

any reason, make sure the new

drive on worn tires, tires that are

wheels are equivalent to the original

improperly inflated or on slippery

5,6

factory units in diameter, rim width

road surfaces. Tires should be

and offset.

replaced when tread wear indicators

appear. To reduce the possibility of

losing control, slow down whenever

WARNING

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

A wheel that is not the correct

size may adversely affect wheel

Tire maintenance

and bearing life, braking and

In addition to proper inflation, correct

stopping abilities, handling char-

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acteristics, ground clearance,

wheel alignment helps to decrease

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

This information identifies and

body-to-tire clearance, snow

unevenly, have your dealer check the

describes the fundamental charac-

chain clearance, speedometer

wheel alignment.

teristics of the tire and also provides

and odometer calibration, head-

the tire identification number

(TIN)

lamp aim and bumper height.

When you have new tires installed,

for safety standard certification. The

make sure they are balanced. This

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

case of a recall.

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

always be rebalanced if it is removed

from the wheel.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or Brand name is shown.

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2. Tire size designation

215/70R16 100H

Wheel size designation

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

215 - Tire width in millimeters.

Wheels are also marked with impor-

size designation. You will need this

tant information that you need if you

70 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

information when selecting replace-

ever have to replace one. The follow-

height as a percentage of its

ment tires for your car. The following

ing explains what the letters and

width.

explains what the letters and num-

numbers in the wheel size designa-

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

bers in the tire size designation

tion mean.

mean.

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

Example tire size designation:

100 - Load Index, a numerical code

Example wheel size designation:

associated with the maximum

(These numbers are provided as an

6.5JX16

load the tire can carry.

example only; your tire size designa-

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

tor could vary depending on your

vehicle.)

speed rating chart in this section

6.5 - Rim width in inches.

for additional information.

J - Rim contour designation.

16 - Rim diameter in inches.

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Maintenance

Tire speed ratings

3. Checking tire life

WARNING

The chart below lists many of the dif-

(TIN : Tire Identification

ferent speed ratings currently being

Number)

Tire age

used for passenger car tires. The

Any tires that are over 6 years old,

speed rating is part of the tire size

based on the manufacturing date,

Tires degrade over time, even

designation on the sidewall of the

tire strength and performance,

when they are not being used.

tire. This symbol corresponds to that

decline with age naturally

(even

Regardless of the remaining

tire's designed maximum safe oper-

unused spare tires). Therefore, the

tread, it is recommended that

ating speed.

tires (including the spare tire) should

tires generally be replaced after

be replaced by new ones. You can

six (6) years of normal service.

Speed

find the manufacturing date on the

Heat caused by hot climates or

Rating

Maximum Speed

tire sidewall (possibly on the inside of

frequent high loading conditions

Symbol

the wheel), displaying the DOT

can accelerate the aging process.

180 km/h (112 mph)

Code. The DOT Code is a series of

Failure to follow this Warning can

numbers on a tire consisting of num-

result in sudden tire failure,

190 km/h (118 mph)

bers and English letters. The manu-

which could lead to a loss of con-

210 km/h (130 mph)

facturing date is designated by the

trol and an accident involving

240 km/h (149 mph)

last four digits

(characters) of the

serious injury or death.

270 km/h (168 mph)

DOT code.

300 km/h (186 mph)

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

The front part of the DOT means a

plant code number, tire size and

tread pattern and the last four num-

bers indicate week and year manu-

factured.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1616 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2016.

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4. Tire ply composition and

6. Maximum load rating

Tread wear

material

This number indicates the maximum

The tread wear grade is a compara-

The number of layers or plies of rub-

load in kilograms and pounds that

tive rating based on the wear rate of

ber-coated fabric are in the tire. Tire

can be carried by the tire. When

the tire when tested under controlled

manufacturers also must indicate the

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

conditions on a specified govern-

materials in the tire, which include

always use a tire that has the same

ment test course. For example, a tire

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

load rating as the factory installed

graded 150 would wear one-and-a-

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

tire.

half times (1½) as well on the gov-

struction; the letter "D" means diago-

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

nal or bias ply construction; and the

The relative performance of tires

7. Uniform tire quality grading

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

depends upon the actual conditions

struction.

Quality grades can be found where

of their use, however, and may

applicable on the tire sidewall

depart significantly from the norm

between tread shoulder and maxi-

5. Maximum permissible infla-

because of variations in driving

mum section width.

habits, service practices and differ-

tion pressure

For example:

ences in road characteristics and cli-

This number is the greatest amount

TREADWEAR 200

mate.

of air pressure that should be put in

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

TRACTION AA

These grades are molded on the

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.

TEMPERATURE A

to the Tire and Loading Information

The tires available as standard or

label for recommended inflation

optional equipment on your vehicles

pressure.

may vary with respect to grade.

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Maintenance

Traction - AA, A, B & C

Temperature -A, B & C

WARNING

The traction grades, from highest to

The temperature grades are A (the

lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those

highest), B and C representing the

Tire temperature

grades represent the tires ability to

tire’s resistance to the generation of

stop on wet pavement as measured

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

The temperature grade for this

under controlled conditions on spec-

when tested under controlled condi-

tire is established for a tire that is

ified government test surfaces of

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

properly inflated and not over-

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

test wheel.

loaded. Excessive speed, under-

C may have poor traction perform-

inflation, or excessive loading,

Sustained high temperature can

ance.

either separately or in combina-

cause the material of the tire to

tion, can cause heat build-up and

degenerate and reduce tire life, and

possible sudden tire failure. This

WARNING

excessive temperature can lead to

can cause loss of vehicle control

sudden tire failure. Grades B and A

and serious injury or death.

The traction grade assigned to

represent higher levels of perform-

this tire is based on straight-

ance on the laboratory test wheel

ahead braking traction tests,

than the minimum required by the

and does not include accelera-

law.

tion, cornering, hydroplaning,

or peak traction characteristics.

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Low aspect ratio tire

NOTICE

(if equipped)

The sidewall of the low aspect

•

It is difficult to recognize tire

The low aspect ratio tires, of which

ratio tire is thinner than the high

damage only with eyes. However,

aspect ratio is below 50, are equipped

aspect ratio tire. Thus, the wheel

we recommend you to have the

with for the sporty look.

and the tire may be easily damaged.

tire checked or replaced upon

Riding with high aspect ratio tires

Thus, follow the below instructions.

detecting even the slightest tire

may be uncomfortable with unpleas-

damage. The tire damage may

•

Cautiously drive the vehicle on a

ant noises, because the low aspect

leak air from the tire.

rough road or off the road.

ratio tires are optimized for handling

Otherwise, the tires and wheels

•

Tire damage, caused by driving

and braking.

may be damaged. After driving

on a rough road, pothole, man-

those areas, inspect the tires

hole or curb stone, or off the

and wheels.

road, is not covered by the man-

ufacturer’s warranty.

•

Slowly drive the vehicle to pass

over a pothole, speed bump, man-

•

For further information about

hole, or curb stone. Otherwise, the

the tire, refer to the label on the

tires and wheels may be damaged.

tire sidewall.

•

Upon having an impact on the

tire, we recommend you to have

the tires inspected by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

•

Inspect the tires every 3,000 km

to prevent damage

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Maintenance

FUSES

■ Blade type

A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-

Information

tected from electrical overload dam-

age by fuses.

Four kinds of fuses are used : blade type

for lower amperage rating, cartridge

This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,

type/Multi fuse/Battery fuse terminal for

one located in the driver’s side panel

Normal

Blown

higher amperage ratings.

bolster, the other in the engine com-

■ Cartridge type

partment near the battery.

If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-

sories, or controls do not work, check

the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse

has blown, the element inside the

fuse will be melted.

Normal

Blown

■ Multi fuse

If the electrical system does not work,

first check the driver’s side fuse

panel. Before replacing a blown fuse,

turn the engine and all switches off,

and then disconnect the negative bat-

tery cable. Always replace a blown

fuse with one of the same rating.

Normal

Blown

If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-

■ Battery fuse terminal

cates an electrical problem. Avoid

using the system involved and immedi-

ately consult an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

Normal

Blown

OLF074075

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NOTICE

WARNING

Do not use a screwdriver or any

•

When replacing a blown fuse or

Fuse replacement

other metal object to remove fuses

relay with a new one, make sure

because it may cause a short cir-

the new fuse or relay fits tightly

•

Never replace a fuse with any-

cuit and damage the system.

into the clips. The incomplete fas-

thing but another fuse of the

tening fuse or relay may cause the

same rating.

vehicle wiring and electric sys-

•

A higher capacity fuse could

tems damage and a possible fire.

cause damage and possibly a

•

Do not remove fuses, relays and

fire.

terminals fastened with bolts or

•

Never install a wire or aluminum

nuts. The fuses, relays and ter-

foil instead of the proper fuse -

minals may be fastened incom-

even as a temporary repair. It

pletely, and it may cause a pos-

may cause extensive wiring

sible fire. If fuses, relays and ter-

damage and a possible fire.

minals fastened with bolts or

nuts are blown, we recommend

that you consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

•

Do not input any other objects

except fuses or relays into

fuse/relay terminals such as a driv-

er or wiring. It may cause contact

failure and system malfunction.

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Maintenance

Inner panel fuse replacement

Information

If you do not have a spare, use a fuse

of the same rating from a circuit you

may not need for operating the vehi-

cle, such as the cigar lighter fuse.

If the headlights or other electrical

components do not work and the

fuses are OK, check the fuse block in

the engine compartment. If a fuse is

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blown, it must be replaced with the

same rating.

3. Pull the suspected fuse straight

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out. Use the removal tool provided

1. Turn the engine and all other

in the engine compartment fuse

switches off.

panel.

2. Open the fuse panel cover.

4. Check the removed fuse; replace it

if it is blown.

5. Push in a new fuse of the same

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

in the clips.

If it fits loosely, we recommend that

you consult an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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Fuse switch

Engine compartment panel fuse

Information

replacement

OTL075025

OLF044148L

OTL075024

Always, place the fuse switch to the

If the fuse switch is OFF, the above

ON position.

message will appear.

1. Turn the engine off and all other

If you move the switch to the OFF

switches off.

position, some items such as the

NOTICE

2. Turn all the switches off.

audio system and digital clock must

• Always place the fuse switch in

3. Remove the fuse box cover by

be reset and the smart key may not

the ON position while driving the

pressing the tab and pulling up.

work properly.

vehicle.

4. Check the removed fuse; replace it

• Place the fuse switch in the OFF

if it is blown. To remove or insert

the fuse, use the fuse puller in the

position when the vehicle is

parked more than a month to

engine compartment fuse panel.

prevent battery discharge.

5. Push in a new fuse of the same

• Do not move the transportation

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

in the clips. If it fits loosely, we rec-

fuse switch repeatedly. The fuse

switch may be damaged.

ommend that you consult an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

NOTICE

Main fuse

Multi fuse

After checking the fuse box in the

engine compartment, securely

install the fuse box cover. If not,

electrical failures may occur from

water leaking in.

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OTL075028

If an electrical system does not oper-

If the multi fuse is blown, it must be

ate with no blown fuse in the engine

removed as follows:

room and inner fuse box, the main

1. Disconnect the negative battery

fuse inside the battery (+) cap may

cable.

be blown.

2. Remove the nuts shown in the pic-

The main fuse is heavily connected

ture above.

to many other parts. In this case, we

3. Replace the fuse with a new one

recommend you to contact an author-

of the same rating.

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

4. Reinstall in the reverse order of

removal.

Information

If the multi fuse is blown, we recom-

mend that you consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Fuse/Relay panel description

Driver’s side fuse panel

OTL075067

Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you

can find the fuse/relay label describ-

ing fuse/relay name and capacity.

Information

Not all fuse panel descriptions in this

manual may be applicable to your

vehicle. It is accurate at the time of

printing. When you inspect the fuse

box on your vehicle, refer to the fuse

box label.

OTL077031L

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Maintenance

Driver’s side fuse panel

Fuse Name

Symbol

Fuse Rating

Circuit Protected

A/C Control Module, Cluster Ionizer (Auto A/C),

A/CON 1

7.5A

E/R Junction Block (RLY.4, 5, 13)

RR WIPER

15A

Rear Wiper Motor, ICM Relay Box (Rear Wiper Relay)

MODULE 6

10A

BCM, Smart Key Control Module

WASHER

15A

Multifunction Switch (Washer Switch)

Crash Pad Switch, Rear Parking Assist Buzzer, BCM, 4WD ECM, AEB Sensor,

MODULE 5

7.5A

Steering Angle Sensor, Blind Spot Detection Radar LH/RH, Console Switch,

Smart Parking Assist Control Module, Lane Keeping Assist Control Module

A/BAG

15A

SRS Control Module

BCM, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, MTS Module, AUDIO, Low DC-DC Converter,

MODULE 1

10A

Smart Key Control Module, Power Outside Mirror Switch, PCB Block (Power Outlet Relay)

START

10A

ICM Relay Box (Burglar Alarm Relay), Transaxle Range Switch

Front Air Ventilation Seat Module, Front Seat Warmer Module,

MODULE 7

7.5A

Rear Seat Warmer

HTD STRG

15A

BCM

Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, Center Facia Switch,

MODULE 8

7.5A

Driver/Passenger Smart Key Outside Handle, Key Solenoid, AEB Sensor

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Hyundai Tucson (2017 year). Instruction - part 29