Hyundai Tucson: All Wheel Drive (AWD) / AWD Operation
Four Wheel Drive (AWD) mode selection
WARNING
If the AWD warning light ()
stays illuminated on the instrument cluster, your vehicle
may have a malfunction with the AWD system. Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
- Maintain the AWD Auto mode when driving on roads in normal
conditions.
- Driving on normal roads with the AWD Lock mode on, especially
when cornering
may cause mechanical noise or vibration. Driving in this mode for prolonged
periods
may damage parts of the power train. The noise and vibration disappear when
the
AWD Lock mode is deactivated.
Information
When the AWD Lock mode is deactivated, a sensation may be felt as the
driving power
is delivered entirely to the front wheels.
For safe AWD operation
Before driving
Make sure all passengers always wear
their seat belts.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads
- Start off slowly by applying the
accelerator pedal gently.
- Use snow tires or tire chains.
- Keep a sufficient distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
- Use engine braking during
deceleration.
- Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent skids.
Information
When using Snow Tires, mount them on
all four wheels.
When using tire chains, install them on
the rear tires. However, driving speed
must be below 20 mph (30 km/h) and
minimize the driving distance. Highspeed
or long term driving with tire
chains installed may malfunction or
damage the AWD system.
For more information on Snow Tires and
Tire Chains, refer to the "Winter Driving"
section later in this chapter.
Driving in sand or mud
- Maintain slow and constant speeds.
- Use tire chains when driving in mud if
necessary.
- Keep a sufficient distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
- Reduce the vehicle speed and always
check the road condition.
- Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent getting stuck.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, place a non-slip material under
the drive wheels to provide traction OR
slowly spin the wheels in forward and
reverse causing a rocking motion that
may free the vehicle. Avoid running the
engine continuously at high RPM to
prevent damage to the AWD system.
Driving up or down hills
- Driving uphill
- Before starting off, check if it is
possible to drive uphill.
- Drive as straight as possible.
- Driving downhill
- Do not change gears while driving
downhill. Select a gear before
driving downhill.
- Drive slowly when using engine
braking while driving downhill.
- Drive straight as possible.
WARNING
- Exercise extreme caution driving up or
down steep hills. The vehicle may roll
over in the grade, terrain, and water/
mud conditions.
- Do not drive across steep hills. A
slight change in the wheel angle
may destabilize the vehicle. A stable
vehicle may lose stability if the vehicle
stops its forward motion. Your vehicle
may roll over, resulting in a serious
injury or death.
Driving through water
- Try to avoid driving in deep standing
water. It may stall your engine and
clog your exhaust pipes.
- If you need to drive in water, stop
your vehicle, set the vehicle in AWD
Lock mode, and drive under 5 mph (8
km/h).
- Do not change gears while driving in
water.
Additional driving conditions
- Become familiar with the off-road
conditions before driving.
- Always pay attention when driving offroad
and avoid dangerous areas.
- Drive slowly when driving in heavy wind.
- Reduce vehicle speed when
cornering. The center of gravity
of AWD vehicles is higher than
conventional 2WD vehicles. The
vehicle is more likely to roll over if you
turn the steering wheel too quickly.
- Always hold the steering wheel firmly
when you are driving off-road.
WARNING
Do not grab the inside of the steering
wheel when you are driving off-road. You
may hurt your arm by a sudden steering
maneuver or from steering wheel
rebound due to an impact with objects
on the ground. You may lose control
of the steering wheel that may lead to
serious injury or death.
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system
delivers engine power to all front and
rear wheels for maximum traction. AWD
is useful when extra traction is required
on roads such as slippery, muddy, wet, ...
Tires
Do not use tires or wheels with different
size and type from the one installed on
your vehicle. It may affect the safety
and performance of your vehicle, which
could cause steering fail ...
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Hyundai Tucson (NX4) 2022-2024 Owner's Manual: Power Sunshade
Use the power sunshade to block direct
sunlight coming through the sunroof
glass.
Push the sunroof switch rearward to
the first detent position, the power
sunshade automatically slides open.
Push the sunroof switch forward to
the first detent position, the power
sunshade auto ...
Hyundai Tucson (NX4) 2022-2024 Owner's Manual: Changing Tires
WARNING
Because the vehicle may slip or roll off
of a jack causing serious injury or death,
take the following safety precautions:
• Never place any portion of your body
under the vehicle that is supported by
a jack.
• Never attempt to change a tire in
the lane of traffic. AL ...