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Maintenance
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORA
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Title 22
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361
363
Table of Contents
Maintenance Specifications
1
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
3
How to Use this Manual
3
Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
4
Fuel Requirements
4
Vehicle Handling Instructions
6
Vehicle Break-In Process
6
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
7
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Cluster
8
Vehicle Overview
15
Your Vehicle at a Glance
15
Interior Overview
16
Instrument Panel Overview
17
Engine Compartment
18
Safety Features of Your Vehicle
19
Seats
20
Features of Your Vehicle
22
Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
23
Seat Cushion Height (for Driver’s Seat)
23
Seatback Angle
23
Front Seat Adjustment - Power
24
Lumbar Support (for Driver’s Seat)
25
Headrest
26
Active Headrest
27
Seat Warmer
28
Seatback Pocket
29
Rear Seat Adjustment
30
Armrest
31
Folding the Rear Seat
31
To Fold down the Rear Seatback
32
Seat Belt Restraint System
34
Seat Belt Warning
35
Seat Belt - Driver's 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retractor
36
Seat Belt Height Adjustment
36
To Release the Seat Belt
38
3 Point Rear Center Belt
39
To Unfasten the Rear Center Belt
40
Stowing the Rear Seat Belt
41
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
42
Seat Belt Precautions
44
Infant or Small Child
45
Larger Children
45
Injured Person
46
Restraint of Pregnant Women
46
Care of Seat Belts
47
When to Replace Seat Belts
47
Child Restraint System
48
Using a Child Restraint System
50
Placing a Passenger Seat Belt into the Automatic Locking Mode
51
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with Tether Anchor System
53
Securing a Child Restraint Seat with Child Seat Lower Anchor System
54
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System
56
Noise and Smoke (Air Bags)
58
Air Bag Warning Light
59
SRS Components and Functions
59
Main Components of Occupant Classification System
62
Occupant Classification System
62
Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
67
Side Impact Air Bag
71
Curtain Air Bag
73
Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go off in a Collision?
74
Air Bag Inflation Conditions
75
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions
76
SRS Care
79
Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Additional Safety Precautions (SRS)
80
Air Bag Warning Label
81
Features of Your Vehicle
82
Key Operations
84
Keys
84
Record Your Key Number
84
Immobilizer System
85
Remote Keyless Entry Operations
86
Transmitter Precautions
86
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)
87
Theft-Alarm System
88
Door Locks
90
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
90
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
91
Central Door Lock Switch
92
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature
93
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
93
Driving Your Vehicle
94
Tailgate
94
Emergency Tailgate Safety Release
95
Windows
96
Auto down Window
97
Power Windows
97
Window Opening and Closing
97
Auto Up/Down Window
98
Power Window Lock Button
99
Opening the Hood
100
Closing the Hood
101
Fuel Filler Door
102
Panoramic Sunroof
105
Sunroof Open Warning Chime
105
Sliding the Sunroof
106
Tilting the Sunroof
107
Resetting the Sunroof
108
Roller Blind
108
Electric Power Steering
109
Steering Wheel
109
Tilt Steering/Telescope Steering
109
Horn
110
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
111
Inside Rearview Mirror
111
Outside Rearview Mirror
112
Remote Control
113
Instrument Cluster
114
Gauges
115
Instrument Panel Illumination
115
Speedometer
115
Tachometer
115
Engine Temperature Gauge
116
Fuel Gauge
117
Trip Computer
117
Odometer
118
Tripmeter
118
Average Fuel Consumption
119
Distance to Empty
119
Average Speed
120
Driving Time
120
Warnings and Indicators
120
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
121
Electronic Breake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
122
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
122
Front Fog Light Indicator
123
High Beam Indicator
123
Light on Indicator
123
Turn Signal Indicator
123
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
124
Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator
124
Shift Pattern Indicator
124
Charging System Warning Light
125
Door Ajar Warning Light / Tailgate Open Warning Light
125
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
125
Malfunction Indicator (MIL) (Check Engine Light)
125
DBC (Downhill Brake Control) Indicator
126
ESC Indicator (Electronic Stability Control)
126
ESC off Indicator
126
AWD LOCK Indicator
127
AWD System Warning Light
127
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
127
Cruise Indicator
128
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Warning Light
128
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
128
Key Reminder Warning Chime
128
Hazard Warning Flasher
129
Rearview Camera
129
Battery Saving Function
130
Headlight Escort Function
130
Lighting
130
Headlight Welcome Function
131
Lighting Control
131
Parking Light Position
131
Auto Light Position
132
Headlight Position
132
High Beam Operation
133
Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
133
Front Fog Light
134
One-Touch Lane Change Function
134
Wipers and Washers
135
Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch
137
Automatic Turn off Function
138
Interior Light
138
Map Lamp
138
Glove Box Lamp
139
Luggage Lamp
139
Room Lamp
139
Defroster
140
Rear Window Defroster
140
Vanity Mirror Lamp
140
Front Windshield Deicer
141
Manual Climate Control System
142
Heating and Air Conditioning
143
Mode Selection
144
Air Intake Control
145
Instrument Panel Vents
145
Temperature Control
145
Outside (Fresh) Air Position
146
Recirculated Air Position
146
Air Conditioning
147
Fan Speed Control
147
Heating
147
Ventilation
147
Climate Control Air Filter
149
Check Amount of Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Compressor Lubricant
150
Automatic Climate Control System
151
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning
152
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
153
Defrost-Level
154
Adjusting the Driver and Passenger Side Temperature
155
Outside Thermometer
155
Temperature Conversion
155
OFF Mode (Air Climate Control)
157
To Defog Inside Windshield
158
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
158
Automatic Climate Control System
159
To Defrost Outside Windshield
159
Defogging Logic
160
Center Console Storage
161
Glove Box
161
Storage Compartment
161
Sunglass Holder
162
Ashtray
163
Cigarette Lighter
163
Interior Features
163
Cup Holder
164
Sunvisor
164
Power Outlet
165
Digital Clock
166
Floor Mat Anchor(S)
166
Luggage Net (Holder)
167
Cargo Security Screen
168
Exterior Features
169
Roof Rack
169
Audio System
170
Roof Antenna
170
Steering Wheel Audio Control
171
Aux, USB and Ipod Port
172
How Vehicle Audio Works
172
Satellite Radio Reception
174
Care of Discs
175
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Usa/Canada)
176
Using Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control
177
Using CD Player
180
Caution in Using USB Device
182
Aux/Usb
184
Using USB Device
185
Ipod Device
186
XM Satellite Radio
189
Cautions in Using Bluetooth Cellular Phone
191
Bluetooth Language Setting
192
Bluetooth Phone Operation
192
Bluetooth Audio Music Streaming
193
Receiving a Phone Call
193
Talking on the Phone
193
Phone Setup
194
Changing Priority
195
Connecting a Phone
195
Advanced Menu (Bluetooth)
196
Bluetooth System off
196
Contacts Sync (Automatic Phonebook Download Setting)
196
Deleting a Phone
196
Voice Recognition Activation
197
Calling by Name
198
Dialing by Number
198
Direct Calling
198
Making a Phone Call
198
Phone Book (In-Vehicle)
199
Bluetooth Audio Speaker Adaptation
200
Features of Your Vehicle
201
Key Matrix
201
Driving Your Vehicle
202
Driving Your Vehicle
203
Before Driving
204
Before Starting
205
Ignition Switch Position
206
Key Positions
206
Starting the Engine
207
Manual Transaxle Operation
208
Using the Clutch
209
Downshifting
210
Good Driving Practices
210
Automatic Transaxle Operation
211
Shift Lever
211
P (Park)
212
Transaxle Ranges
212
D (Drive)
213
N (Neutral)
213
R (Reverse)
213
Sports Mode
214
Ignition Key Interlock System
215
Shift Lock System
215
Shift-Lock Override
215
Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
217
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
218
Tight Corner Brake Effect
218
ALL Wheel Drive (AWD) Transfer Mode Selection
219
AWD LOCK Button*
219
For Safe All-Wheel Drive Operation
220
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
222
Brake System
225
Power Brakes
225
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
226
In the Event of Brake Failure
226
Parking Brake
226
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
228
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
230
ESC off Button*
231
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
233
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
234
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
234
Good Braking Practices
236
Cruise Control System
237
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
238
To Set Cruise Control Speed
238
To Cancel Cruise Control
239
To Decrease the Cruising Speed
239
To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
239
To Resume Cruising Speed
240
To Turn Cruise Control off
240
Active ECO System
241
Limitation of Active ECO Operation
241
Economical Operation
242
Hazardous Driving Conditions
244
Rocking the Vehicle
244
Special Driving Conditions
244
Driving at Night
245
Smooth Cornering
245
Driving in Flooded Areas
246
Driving in the Rain
246
Highway Driving
247
Snow Tires
248
Snowy or Icy Conditions
248
Winter Driving
248
Tire Chains
249
Carry Emergency Equipment
251
To Keep Locks from Freezing
251
Trailer Towing
252
Hitches
253
Safety Chains
253
Trailer Brakes
253
Driving with a Trailer
254
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
256
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
257
Weight of the Trailer
258
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
258
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
259
Tire and Loading Information Label
259
Vehicle Capacity Weight / Cargo Capacity
259
Vehicle Load Limit
259
Certification Label
261
Base Curb Weight
263
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
263
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
263
Vehicle Weight
263
What to Do in an Emergency
264
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing
265
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving
265
In Case of an Emergency While Driving
265
Road Warning
265
If Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
266
If Engine Turns over Normally but Does Not Start
266
If the Engine Stalls While Driving
266
If the Engine will Not Start
266
Emergency Starting
267
Jump Starting
267
Push-Starting
268
If the Engine Overheats
269
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
270
Low Tire Pressure Telltale
271
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator
272
Changing a Tire with TPMS
273
If You Have a Flat Tire
275
Jack and Tools
275
Jacking Instructions
275
Changing Tires
276
Removing and Storing the Spare Tire
276
Use of Compact Spare Tire
281
Towing
283
Emergency Towing
284
Removable Towing Hook (Rear)
284
Emergency Towing Precautions
286
Tie-Down Hook (for Flatbed Towing)
287
Maintenance
288
Engine Compartment View
289
Fuse Box
289
Maintenance Services
290
Owner Maintenance Schedule
291
Scheduled Maintenance Service
293
Normal Maintenance Schedule
294
Maintenance under Severe Usage Conditions
304
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
305
Engine Oil Check
308
Engine Coolant Check
309
Changing the Coolant
311
Brake/Clutch Fluid
312
Washer Fluid
313
Parking Brake Check
314
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
315
Climate Control Air Filter Inspection and Replacement
316
Wiper Blades
318
Battery Maintenance
321
Battery Recharging
322
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
324
Tire Care
324
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
325
Tire Rotation
326
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
327
Tire Replacement
328
Compact Spare Tire Replacement
329
Tire Maintenance
329
Tire Traction
329
Wheel Replacement
329
Tire Sidewall Labeling
330
Tire Size Designation
330
Wheel Size Designation
330
Checking Tire Life
331
Tire Ply Composition and Material
331
Tire Speed Ratings
331
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure/Maximum Load Rating
332
Traction - AA, A, B & C
332
Tread Wear
332
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
332
Temperature -A, B & C
333
Tire Terminology and Definitions
333
All Season Tires
335
Summer Tires
335
Radial-Ply Tires
336
Fuses
337
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement
338
Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement
339
Memory Fuse
339
Main Fuse and Multi Fuse
340
Fuse/Relay Panel Description
341
Instrument Panel Fuse Panel
342
Engine Compartment Main Fuse Panel
344
Horn
344
Light Bulbs Replacement
346
Appearance Care
353
Exterior Care
353
Finish Maintenance
353
Washing
353
Finish Damage Repair
354
Waxing
354
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
355
Bright-Metal Maintenance
355
Underbody Maintenance
355
Corrosion Protection
356
Cleaning the Interior Window Glass
358
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
358
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
358
Interior Care
358
Emission Control System
359
Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions (Carbon Monoxide)
360
Exhaust Emission Control System
360
Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
361
California Perchlorate Notice
362
Bulb Wattage
364
Dimensions
364
Specifications, Consumer Information, Reporting Safety Defects
364
Tires and Wheels Data
365
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
366
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
367
Vehicle Certification Label
368
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
368
Engine Number
369
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
369
Consumer Information
370
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Brand
Hyundai
Model
tucson 2012
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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