2008 Hyundai Tucson ix35 Owners Owners Manual - English

User and Operator’s Manual for 2008 Hyundai Tucson ix / ix35. Engine type:

• 2.0 DOHC 4-Cylinder, In-line DOHC
• 2.7 V6 6-Cylinder, V-type DOHC

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Table of contents

Table of contents
Features of your Hyundai
Driving your Hyundai
What to do in an emergency corrosion prevention & appearance care
Section
Vehicle maintenance requirements
Do-it-yourself maintenance
Emission control systems
Consumer information, reporting safety defects & binding arbitration of warranty claims vehicle specifications
Index

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

1. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
2. 4WD Lock Switch (If installed)
3. Traction Control System (TCS) Switch (If installed) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Switch (If installed)
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Multi-Function Light Switch (If installed)
6. Front Window Defroster (If installed) / Aux Outlet (If installed)
7. Hazard Warning Light Switch
8. Digital Clock
9. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
10. Rear Defroster and Outside Rearview Mirror Heater Switch (If installed)
11. Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
12. Passenger’s Airbag
13. Hood Release Lever
14. Horn and Driver’s Airbag
15. Small Article Tray / Ashtray (If installed)
16. Cruise Control Switch (If installed)
17. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel (If installed) 18. Shift Lever (If installed)
19. Glove Box

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) Malfunction Indicator Light
Turn Signal Indicator Lights ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)
Seat Belt Reminder Light and Chime

High Beam Indicator Light Traction Control Indicator Light
(If installed)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Lights (If Installed)
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Cruise Indicator (If installed)
Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light SET Indicator Light (If installed)
Charging System Warning Light 4WD System Warning Light (If installed)
Tail Gate Open Warning Light 4WD Lock Indicator Light (If installed)
Door Ajar Warning Light and Chime (If installed)
Low Fuel Level Warning Light Low tire pressure telltale (If installed)
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system) malfunction indicator (If installed)
F10 * More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-48.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

Fuel Recommendations. 1-21Breaking in Your New Hyundai. 1-3

Keys. 1-3
Door. 1-4
Power Windows. 1-11
Seats. 1-12
Seat Belts. 1-18
Child Restraint System. 1-25
Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) system. 1-33
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights. 1-46
Warning and Indicator Lights. 1-48
Multi-Function Light Switch. 1-58
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch. 1-60 1Sunroof. 1-68

Mirror. 1-73
How to use Luggage Room. 1-79
Hood Release. 1-84
Cruise Control. 1-87
Heating and Cooling Control. 1-102
Stereo Sound System. 1-109
Audio System. 1-111
Antenna. 1-126

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement. 9-2
Engine. 9-3
Lubrication Chart. 9-4
MEASUREMENT in. (mm)

Overall Length
Overall Width
Overall Height (Unladen) Wheel base
Wheel tread Front

Rear 170 (4,325) 70 (1,795) 66 (1,680) 103 (2,630) 60 (1,540) 60 (1,540)
J030A01JM-AAT

TIRE
Standard Option
Spare Type A

Type B, C P 215/65R16
P 235/60R16
T155/90R16 (Temporary) T155/90D16 (Temporary)
J050A01JM-AAT
BRAKE
J020A01JM-AAT

POWER STEERING Type

Wheel free play
Rack stroke
Oil pump type
Rack and pinion
0 ~ 1.18 in. (0 ~ 30 mm) 5.5 in. (142 mm)
Vane type
Type Dual hydraulic with brake booster Front brake type Rear brake type
Ventilated disc 2WD

4WD CBS (With ABS) ABS
CBS, ABS
Drum type Disc type Disc type
Parking brake Cable operated on rear wheel
J060A01JM-AAT
FUEL SYSTEM

Engine

2.7L
2.0L Fuel tank capacity 17 us.gal (65L) 15 us.gal (58L)
ENGINE 3
J070A02JM-AAT
GASOLINE ITEMS 2.0 DOHC 2.7 V6 Engine Type 4-Cyl., In-line DOHC 6-Cyl., V-type DOHC Bore x Stroke 82 × 93.5 86.7 × 75.0 Displacement (cc) 1,975 2,656 Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-2-3-4-5-6
Valve Clearance For adjusting Intake 0.0067 ~ 0.0091 in.(0.17 ~ 0.23 mm) Auto lash Exhaust 0.0098 ~ 0.0122 in.(0.25 ~ 0.31 mm ) Auto lash (Cold engine : 20±5°C) For checking Intake 0.0047 ~ 0.011 in.(0.12 ~ 0.28 mm) Auto lash Exhaust 0.0079 ~ 0.015 in.(0.2 ~ 0.38 mm) Auto lash Idle speed (rpm) 700 ± 100 650 ± 100 Ignition timing BTDC 8° ± 5° BTDC 12° ± 5°
4 LUBRICATION CHART
J080A03JM-AAT
Engine Oil Item
Recommends

Transaxle Manual Automatic

Transfer case
Rear Axle
Coolant
Power steering gear Brakes and clutch fluid API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE Oil & Grease Standard
SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
SAE 10W-30 [ABOVE 0°F (-18°C)] Q’ty u.s.qts. (liter)

Drain and refill with oil filter
2.0 L : 4.23 (4.0)
2.7 L : 4.76 (4.5)

HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS SAE MTF SAE 75W/85 (API GL-4) HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting the SP III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co. API GL-5, SAE 80W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX Equivalent)
API GL-5, SAE 80W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX Equivalent)
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
PSF-3 TYPE FLUID
DOT 3, DOT 4 or Equivalent
2.2 (2.1)
8.2 (7.8)

0.8 (0.8)
0.8 (0.75)
7.4 (7.0)
0.95 (0.9) As required

INDEX

A
Air bag. 1-33
Air Cleaner Filter. 6-10
Air Conditioning
Care. 6-16
Operation. 1-99, 6-16
Switch. 1-99
Antenna. 1-126
Ashtray. 1-67
Audio System. 1-111

B
Battery. 6-23
Binding Arbitration (U.S.A Only). 8-17
Brake
Anti-lock brake system. 2-13
Traction control system (TCS). 2-13
Checking the brakes.6-14
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).2-15
Fluid. 6-11
Pedal clearance.6-20
Pedal free-play. 6-19
Practices. 2-19
Breaking-In your New Hyundai. 1-3
Bulb Replacement. 6-27

C
California Perchlorate Notice. 5-10
Care of Cassette Tapes. 1-124
Care of Disc. 1-124 Catalytic Converter. 7-3 Child-Protector Rear Door Lock. 1-7 Child Restraint System.1-25 Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the
“Tether Anchorage” System.1-26 Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the “ISOFIX” System. 1-28 Cigarette Lighter. 1-66 Clock. 1-65 Clutch
Checking fluid. 6-16 Pedal free-play. 6-19 Combination Light
Auto light.1-60 Headlight flasher. 1-59 Headlight switch.1-59 High-beam switch.1-59 Lane change signal. 1-58 Parking light auto off.1-59 Turn signal operation. 1-58 Consumer Information. 8-15 Cooling Fans. 6-24 Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior. 4-5 Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion. 4-2 Washing and waxing. 4-3 Cruise Control. 1-87

D
Defrosting / Defogging. 1-100 Door

Central door lock. 1-7
Door locks. 1-4
Front door edge warning light. 1-86
Drink Holder. 1-67
Drive Belts. 6-20
Driving
Driving for economy. 2-22
Smooth cornering. 2-23
Winter driving. 2-23

E
Emission Control System. 7-2 Engine

Before starting the engine. 2-4
Compartment. 6-2
Coolant. 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge. 1-53
If the engine overheats. 3-4
Number. 8-2
Oil. 6-5
Starting. 2-6
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous. 2-2

F
4WD Lock System. 2-19
Fan Speed Control. 1-93
Floor Mat Anchor.1-85 Fog Light
Front.1-64 Front Seats
Adjustable front seats.1-12 Adjustable headrests. 1-13 Adjusting seat forward and rearward.1-12 Adjusting seatback angle. 1-13 Fuel
Capacity. 9-2 Gauge. 1-53 Recommendations. 1-2 Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release. 1-82 Full-time 4WD Operation.2-16 Fuses.6-21 Fuse panel description.6-35

G
General Checks. 6-4
Glove Box.1-72

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