Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson 1st Gen Owner's Manual

The Hyundai Tucson is a versatile compact SUV that combines stylish design with everyday practicality and advanced safety features. Whether you're commuting through city traffic or heading out on a road trip, the Tucson offers a comfortable ride with responsive handling and a well-appointed interior. Its efficient engine options, intelligent all-wheel drive system, and driver assistance technologies make it a smart choice for drivers seeking a balance between performance and efficiency. With its thoughtful cabin layout, user-friendly controls, and modern infotainment, the Tucson is built to meet the needs of modern families and individuals alike.

The Hyundai Tucson owner’s manual is an essential companion for all owners, providing clear and structured guidance on how to safely operate, maintain, and care for the vehicle. It is divided into logical sections, each dedicated to a different aspect of the SUV’s operation — from everyday use to emergency handling and routine maintenance. Whether you're looking to understand your dashboard symbols, troubleshoot an issue, or follow the proper maintenance schedule, the manual is designed to help you maximize your Tucson’s reliability, safety, and long-term performance.

Features of your Hyundai

This section introduces the key functional and safety features of your Tucson, including controls for doors, windows, mirrors, locks, seating, and airbags. It also explains dashboard symbols and vehicle safety systems to help ensure you’re familiar with everything from theft-deterrent systems to proper seat belt use.

Intro

Foreword

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Fuel recommendations

Door locks

Theft-alarm system

Power windows

Seats

Seat belts

Child restraint system

Advanced supplemental restraint (Airbag) sustem (SRS)

Warning and Indicator lights

Insrtument cluster

Trip computer

Multi-function light switch

Windshield wiper/washer switch

Sunroof

Outside rearview mirror

Day/night inside rearview mirror

How to use luggage room

Remote fuel-filter lid release

Cruise control

Heating and ventilation

Air conditioning system

Automatic heating and cooling control system

Stereo sound system

Audio system

Care of cassette tapes

Driving your Hyundai

Focused on performance and handling, this section covers operating tips for both manual and automatic transmissions, explains safety features like stability control and traction systems, and provides driving recommendations for winter conditions, towing, braking, and maximizing fuel economy.

Engine exhaust can be dangerous!

Risk of rollover

Operating the manual transaxle

Operating the automatic transaxle

Traction control system (TCS)

Electronic stability control (ESC) system

Full-time 4WD operation

4WD lock system

Good braking practices

Driving for economy

Winter driving

Trailer or vehicle towing

Vehicle load limit

What to do in an emergency

In this section, you’ll find clear instructions for handling common vehicle emergencies, including jump-starting a dead battery, dealing with overheating, changing a flat tire, and using the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), helping you respond calmly and effectively.

If the engine will not start

Jump starting

If the engine overheats

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Spare tire

Changing a flat tire

If your vehicle must be towed

Corrosion prevention & appearance care

This part outlines best practices for keeping your Tucson looking new, from proper washing and waxing techniques to interior care and rust prevention. Following these tips helps preserve both aesthetics and resale value.

Corrosion protection

To help prevent corrosion

Washing and waxing

Cleaning the interior

Do-it-yourself maintenance

Here, you’ll learn how to perform routine maintenance checks and minor repairs such as changing engine oil, replacing fuses and bulbs, checking fluid levels, and keeping your battery and air filters in good condition.

Engine compartment

Checking the engine oil

Changing the oil and filter

Checking and changing the engine coolant

Checking the transaxle fluid (automatic)

Checking and replacing fuses

Checking the battery

Headlight aiming adjustment

Replacement of light bulbs

Emission control systems

This section provides insight into the emission systems designed to reduce pollutants from your Tucson. It explains how the system works, its components, and the importance of regular maintenance to meet environmental standards.

Emission control system

Consumer information, reporting safety defects & binding arbitration of warranty claims

This part covers important consumer details, including how to read tire markings, when to replace tires, how to report a safety concern, and how warranty disputes are handled through arbitration if needed.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Recommended cold tire inflation pressures

Tire sidewall labeling

Tire terminology and definitions

When to replace tires

Consumer information

Vehicle specifications

The specifications section lists the Tucson’s technical details, including dimensions, weight limits, fluid capacities, and tire sizes — all useful for repairs, upgrades, and general understanding of your SUV’s capabilities.

Measurement

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