2023 Hyundai Tucson (Hybrid) User Guide

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Steering Wheel Control Overview

1. Turn signal lever/Headlight switch …….5-72
2. Wiper and washer control lever……….. 5-82
3. Paddle shifter …………………………………. 6-20
4. Audio remote control buttons ………….5-119
5. Bluetooth® hands-free phone
   button ……………………………………………5-120
6. Cluster display control ……………………. 4-24
7. Lane Driving Assist button ……………….. 7-27
8. Driving Assist button …………………………7-71
9. Vehicle Distance button …………………….7-71

Fuel Filler Door

Opening the Fuel Filler Door

1. Move the gear to the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake, and move the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.
2. Make sure that the driver’s door is unlocked.
3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel filler door.
4. Pull the fuel filler door outward to access the fuel tank cap.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it counterclockwise. A hissing noise is heard because the pressure inside the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.

Information
The fuel filler door unlocks when the driver’s door is unlocked.
To unlock fuel filler door:

• Press the unlock button on your remote key or smart key.
• Press the central door unlock switch on the driver’s door.
• Pull out the driver’s side inside door handle.
  The fuel filler door locks when the driver’s door is locked.
  To lock the fuel filler door:
• Press the lock button on your remote key or smart key.
• Press the central door lock switch on the driver’s door.
  All doors automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph (14 km/h). Fuel filler door is also locked when the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph (14 km/h).

Closing the Fuel Filler Door 

1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely.

WARNING
Automotive fuel is highly flammable and explosive. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in serious injury or death:

• Read and follow all warnings posted at the gas station.
• Before refueling, note the location of the Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, if available, at the gas station.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle, eliminate the potential build-up of static electricity by touching a metal part of the vehicle, a safe distance away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other gas source, with your bare hand.
• Do not use mobile phones while refueling. Electric current and/or electronic interference from cellular phones may potentially ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire.
• Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refueling.
  You can generate a buildup of static electricity by touching, rubbing, or sliding against any item or fabric capable of producing static electricity. Static electricity discharge may ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. If you must re-enter the vehicle, once again eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touching a metal part of the vehicle, away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other fuel source, with your bare hand.
• When using an approved portable fuel container, be sure to place the container on the ground prior to refueling. Static electricity discharge from the container may ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refueling has begun, contact between your bare hand and maintain the vehicle until the filling is complete.
• Use only approved portable plastic fuel containers designed to carry and store fuel.
• When refueling, always shift the gear to the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake, and move the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Sparks produced by electrical components related to the engine may ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Lighting Control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:

1. OFF
2. AUTO headlight
3. Parking light
4. Headlight

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day, especially after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system is ON when the headlight switch is in the OFF or the AUTO headlight position and the Electronic Parking Brake is released.
It turns off when:

• The headlights are ON.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The vehicle is turned off.

AUTO headlight
The headlights and parking lights
are turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of daylight as measured by the ambient light sensor 􀀄 in front of the instrument panel.
Even with the AUTO headlight feature in operation, it is recommended to manually turn ON the headlights when driving at night or in a fog, driving in the rain, or when you enter dark areas, such as tunnels and parking facilities.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. The interior lights may obscure your view and result in a collision.
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the vehicle
is turned off. Otherwise, the battery discharges.

Interior Lights AUTO OFF
The interior lights automatically go off about 10 minutes after the vehicle is turned off and the doors are closed.
If a door is opened, the light go off 40 minutes after the vehicle is turned off. If the doors are locked by the remote key or smart key and the vehicle enters the armed stage of the theft alarm system, the lights go off five seconds later.

Welcome System

Welcome system helps keep the driver visible by turning on vehicle lights when the driver approaches the vehicle.

Door Handle Light (if equipped)
When all the doors (and liftgate) are closed and locked, the door handle light turns on for about 15 seconds if:

• Convenience > Welcome Mirror/  Light > On door unlock is selected from the Settings menu in the instrument cluster or infotainment system,
  • The door lock button is pressed on the smart key.
  • The button of the outside door handle is pressed while carrying the smart key.
  • You put your hand in the outside door handle while carrying the smart key.
• The smart key is detected, and both Convenience > Welcome Mirror/Light > On door unlock and Convenience > Welcome Mirror/Light > On driver approach are selected.
  You can activate or deactivate the Welcome Light function from the Settings menu in the instrument cluster or infotainment system.

Headlight and Parking Light
When the headlight switch is in the headlight or AUTO position and all doors (and liftgate) are locked and closed, the parking lights and headlights come on for 15 seconds when the door unlock button is pressed on the remote key or smart key.
If you press the door lock or unlock button, the parking lights and headlights turn off immediately.

Interior Light
When the interior light switch is in the
position and all doors (and liftgate) are closed and locked, the room lamps come on for 30 seconds when:

• The door unlock button is pressed on the remote key or smart key.
• The button of the outside door handle is pressed while carrying the smart key.
• You put your hand in the outside door handle while carrying the smart key.
  If you press the door lock or unlock button on the smart key, the lights turn off immediately.

High Beam Assist Settings
With the ignition switch ON, go to the Settings menu to turn on High Beam Assist and deselect to turn off the function in the instrument cluster or infotainment system.
Select:

• User Settings > Lights > High Beam Assist (for cluster type)
• Setup > Vehicle > Lights > High Beam Assist (for infotainment system type)

FAQ