Hyundai Tucson: General checks
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly: o Engine oil level and condition. o Transaxle fluid level and condition. o Brake fluid level. o Clutch fluid level. o Engine coolant level. o Windshield washer fluid level. o Accessory drive belt condition. o Engine coolant hose condition. o Fluid leaks (on or below components). o Power steering fluid level. o Battery condition. o Air filter condition.
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked monthly: o Overall appearance and condition. o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque. o Exhaust system condition. o Light condition and operation. o Windshield glass condition. o Wiper blade condition. o Paint condition and body corrosion. o Fluid leaks. o Door and hood lock condition. o Tire pressure and condition (including spare tire).
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven: o Lights operation. o Windshield wiper operation. o Horn operation. o Defroster, heating system operation (and air conditioning, if installed). o Steering operation and condition. o Mirror condition and operation. o Turn signal operation. o Accelerator pedal operation. o Brake operation, including parking brake. o Manual transaxle operation, including clutch operation. o Automatic transaxle operation, including "Park" mechanism operation. o Seat control condition and operation. o Seat belt condition and operation. o Sunvisor operation.
If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning correctly, inspect it carefully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
Engine compartment
(2.7 Gasoline) 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Brake & Clutch fluid reservoir 3. Air cleaner 4. Fuse and Relay box 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6. Engine oil level dips ...Checking the engine oil
Engine oil is essential to the performance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level at least once a week in normal use and more often if you are on a trip or drivi ...See also:
Shiftlock
When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector
is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the
selector from this position, the ignition must be
in mode II (see page 82) or the engine must
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Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
To ensure that the sensors operate ...
Turning on the high beam headlights
1 With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
2 Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the h ...