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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell (2016 year). Instruction - part 17

Maintenance

Changing the coolant

WARNING

The electric motor for

the cooling fan may

continue to operate

or start up when the

FUEL CELL POWER

MODULE is not running and can

cause serious injury. Keep

hands, clothing and tools away

from the rotating fan blades of

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the cooling fan.

Check the condition and connections

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of all cooling system hoses and

heater hoses. Replace any swollen

For the fuel cell stack, an exclusive

or deteriorated hoses.

coolant must be used. When chang-

ing the coolant, we recommend that

The coolant level should be filled

you consult an authorized HYUNDAI

between the F and the L marks on

Tucson Fuel Cell dealer.

the side of the coolant reservoir

when the fuel cell power module is

cool.

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WARNING

CAUTION

Do not remove the

Do not mix-up the caps of trac-

radiator cap when the

tion motor coolant and fuel cell

fuel cell power mod-

stack coolant because the fluid

ule and radiator are

material is different. If the cap

hot. Scalding hot

is mixed, the fuel cell system

coolant and steam may blow

may be damage.

out under pressure causing

We recommend that you con-

serious injury.

sult an authorized HYUNDAI

Tucson Fuel Cell dealer.

WARNING

Do not use radiator coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid

reservoir. Radiator coolant can

severely obscure visibility when

sprayed on the windshield and

may cause loss of vehicle con-

trol or damage to paint and

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body trim.

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Maintenance

BRAKE FLUID

Checking the brake fluid level

If the level is low, add the specified

WARNING

brake fluid to the MAX level. The level

will fall with accumulated mileage.

Do not allow brake fluid to come

This is a normal condition associated

in contact with your eyes. If

with the wear of the brake linings. If

brake fluid comes in contact

the fluid level is excessively low, have

with your eyes, flush your eyes

the brake system checked by an

with clean water for at least 15

authorized HYUNDAI Tucson Fuel

minutes and get immediate

Cell dealer.

medical attention.

WARNING

If the brake system requires fre-

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quent additions of fluid this

Check the fluid level in the reservoir

could indicate a leak in the

periodically. The fluid level should be

brake system. Have the vehicle

between MAX and MIN marks on the

inspected by an authorized

side of the reservoir.

HYUNDAI Tucson Fuel Cell deal-

er.

Before removing the reservoir cap

and adding brake fluid, clean the

area around the reservoir cap thor-

oughly to prevent brake fluid contam-

ination.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

PARKING BRAKE

Checking the washer fluid

Checking the parking brake

CAUTION

level

To prevent serious injury or

death, take the following safety

precautions when using washer

fluid:

•

Do not use traction motor

coolant, fuel cell stack

coolant, or antifreeze in the

washer fluid reservoir.

•

The coolant can severely

obscure visibility

when

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sprayed on the windshield

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and may cause loss of vehicle

Check whether the stroke is within

control or damage to paint

Check the fluid level in the washer

specification when the parking brake

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

and body trim.

pedal is depressed with 44 lb (20 kg,

sary. Plain water may be used if

•

Do not allow sparks or flame

196 N) of force. Also, the parking

washer fluid is not available.

to contact the washer fluid or

brake alone should securely hold the

However, use washer solvent with

the washer fluid reservoir.

vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the

antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

Washer fluid may contain

stroke is more or less than specified,

mates to prevent freezing.

alcohol and can be flamma-

have the parking brake adjusted by

ble.

an authorized HYUNDAI Tucson Fuel

Cell dealer.

•

Do not drink washer fluid and

avoid contact with skin.

Stroke : 4 notch at a force of 44

Washer fluid is poisonous to

lbs (20 kg, 196 N)

humans and animals.

•

Keep washer fluid away from

children and animals.

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AIR CLEANER

Filter replacement

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned

for inspection using compressed air.

Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,

as water will damage the filter. If

soiled, the air cleaner filter must be

replaced.

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1. Loosen the air cleaner cover

3. Replace the air cleaner filter.

attaching clips and open the cover.

4. Lock the cover with the cover

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

attaching clips.

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CLIMATE CONTROL AIR CLEANER

Filter inspection

The climate control air filter should

be replaced according to the

Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle

is operated in severely air-polluted

cities or on dusty rough roads for a

long period, it should be inspected

more frequently and replaced earlier.

When you replace the climate control

air filter, replace it performing the fol-

lowing procedure, and be careful to

avoid damaging other components.

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1. With the glove box open, remove

2. Remove the support rod.

the stoppers on both sides to allow

the glove box to hang freely on the

hinges.

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Maintenance

✽ NOTICE

When replacing the climate control

air filter install it properly.

Otherwise, the system may produce

noise and the effectiveness of the fil-

ter may be reduced.

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3. Remove the climate control air fil-

4. Replace the climate control air fil-

ter case by pulling out both sides

ter.

of the cover.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order

of disassembly.

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WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Blade replacement

CAUTION

Front windshield wiper blade

To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, arms or other compo-

nents, do not:

• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint

thinner, or other solvents on

or near them.

• Attempt to move the wipers

manually.

• Use non-specified wiper

blades.

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Contamination of either the wind-

shield or the wiper blades with for-

✽ NOTICE

■ Type A

eign matter can reduce the effective-

Commercial hot waxes applied by

1. Raise the wiper arm and slightly

ness of the windshield wipers.

automatic car washes have been

rotate the wiper blade assembly to

Common sources of contamination

known to make the windshield diffi-

expose the plastic locking clip.

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

cult to clean.

treatments used by some commer-

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cial car washes. If the blades are not

CAUTION

wiping properly, clean both the win-

dow and the blades with a clean

Do not allow the wiper arm to

cloth dampened with washer fluid.

fall against the windshield,

since it may chip or crack the

windshield.

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Maintenance

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■ Type B

1. Raise the wiper arm.

CAUTION

Do not allow the wiper arm to

fall against the windshield,

since it may chip or crack the

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windshield.

2. Press the clip

(1) and slide the

2. Lift up the wiper blade clip

(1).

blade assembly downward (2).

Then pull down the blade assem-

bly (2) and remove it.

3. Lift it off the arm.

4. Install the blade assembly in the

3. Install the new blade assembly in

the reverse order of removal.

reverse order of removal.

4. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

5. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

shield.

shield.

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Rear windshield wiper blade

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the wiper

arms or other components,

have an authorized HYUNDAI

Tucson Fuel Cell dealer replace

the wiper blade.

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3. Install the new blade assembly by

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inserting the center part into the

1. Raise the wiper arm.

slot on the wiper

2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade (1)

4. Make sure the blade assembly is

assembly and pull it out.

installed firmly by trying to pull it

slightly.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

WARNING

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Batteries contain sulfu-

•

NEVER attempt to recharge

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

ric acid which is highly

the battery when the vehicle’s

DEATH to you or bystanders,

corrosive. Do not allow

battery cables are connected

always follow these precautions

acid to contact your

to the battery.

when working near or handling

eyes, skin or clothing.

•

The electrical ignition system

the battery:

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

works with high voltage.

Always read and follow

your eyes with clean water for at

NEVER touch these compo-

instructions carefully

least 15 minutes and get imme-

nents with the fuel cell power

when handling a battery.

diate medical attention. If acid

module running or when the

Wear eye protection

gets on your skin, thoroughly

POWER button is in the ON

designed to protect the

wash the area. If you feel pain or

position.

eyes from acid splashes.

a burning sensation, get med-

ical attention immediately.

Keep all flames, sparks,

or smoking materials

• When lifting a plastic-cased

away from the battery.

battery, excessive pressure

on the case may cause battery

Hydrogen is always

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

present in battery cells,

carrier or with your hands on

is highly combustible,

opposite corners.

and may explode if ignit-

ed.

• Do not attempt to jump start

your vehicle if your battery is

Keep batteries out of

frozen.

reach of children.

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For best battery service

Battery recharging

WARNING

By battery charger

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

WARNING

calcium-based battery.

Battery posts, terminals, and

•

If the battery becomes discharged

related accessories contain

in a short time (because, for exam-

lead and lead compounds,

ple, the headlights or interior lights

chemicals known to the State of

were left on while the vehicle was

California to cause cancer, birth

not in use), recharge it by slow

defects and reproductive harm.

charging (trickle) for 10 hours.

Batteries also contain other

•

If the battery gradually discharges

chemicals known to the State of

because of high electric load while

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California to cause cancer.

the vehicle is being used, recharge

Wash hands after handling.

•

Keep the battery securely mount-

it at 20-30A for two hours.

ed.

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

CAUTION

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

tions clean, tight, and coated with

• When you do not use the vehi-

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

cle for a long time in a low

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•

Rinse any spilled acid from the bat-

temperature area, disconnect

tery immediately with a solution of

the battery.

water and baking soda.

• Always charge the battery

fully to prevent battery case

damage in low temperature

areas.

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Maintenance

Reset features

WARNING

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Some items need to be reset after

•

Watch the battery during

the battery has been discharged or

Always follow these instruc-

charging, and stop or reduce

tions when recharging your

the charging rate if the battery

the battery has been disconnected.

See chapter 3 for:

vehicle’s battery to avoid the

cells begin boiling violently.

risk of SERIOUS INJURY or

•

Auto up/down window

•

The negative battery cable

DEATH from explosions or acid

must be removed first and

•

Sunroof

burns:

installed last when the battery

•

Trip computer

•

Before performing mainte-

is disconnected. Disconnect

•

Climate control system

nance or recharging the bat-

the battery charger in the fol-

•

Clock

tery, turn off all accessories

lowing order:

and place the POWER button

•

Audio system

(1) Turn off the battery charg-

in the LOCK/OFF position.

er main switch.

•

Keep all flames, sparks, or

(2) Unhook the negative

smoking materials away from

clamp from the negative

the battery.

battery terminal.

•

Always work outdoors or in an

(3) Unhook the positive clamp

area with plenty of ventilation.

from the positive battery

•

Wear eye protection when

terminal.

checking the battery during

•

Always use a genuine

charging.

HYUNDAI approved battery

•

The battery must be removed

when you replace the battery.

from the vehicle and placed in

a well ventilated area.

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TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care

WARNING

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For proper maintenance, safety, and

•

Replace tires that are worn,

maximum fuel economy, you must

Tire failure may cause loss of

show uneven wear, or are

vehicle control resulting in an

damaged. Worn tires can

always maintain recommended tire

inflation pressures and stay within

accident. To reduce risk of

cause loss of braking effec-

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH,

tiveness, steering) control, or

the load limits and weight distribution

recommended for your vehicle.

take the following precautions:

traction.

•

Inspect your tires monthly for

•

ALWAYS replace tires with the

proper inflation as well as

same size as each tire that

wear and damage.

was originally supplied with

•

The recommended cold tire

this vehicle. Using tires and

pressure for your vehicle can

wheels other than the recom-

be found in this manual and

mended sizes could cause

on the tire label located on the

unusual handling characteris-

driver’s side center pillar.

tics, poor vehicle control, or

Always use a tire pressure

negatively affect your vehi-

gauge to measure tire pres-

cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System

sure. Tires with too much or

(ABS) resulting in a serious

too little pressure wear

accident.

unevenly causing poor han-

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dling.

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Maintenance

Recommended cold tire infla-

WARNING

tion pressures

All tire pressures should be checked

Recommended pressures must

when the tires are cold. “Cold tires”

be maintained for the best ride,

means the vehicle has not been driv-

vehicle handling, and minimum

en for at least three hours or driven

tire wear.

less than one mile (1.6 km).

Over-inflation or under-inflation

Warm tires normally exceed recom-

can reduce tire life, adversely

mended cold tire pressures by 4 to 6

affect vehicle handling, and

psi (28 to 41 kPa). Do not release air

lead to sudden tire failure that

from warm tires to adjust the pres-

could result in loss of vehicle

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sure or the tires will be under-inflat-

control resulting in an accident.

All specifications

(sizes and pres-

ed. For recommended inflation pres-

Severe under-inflation can lead

sures) can be found on a label

sure, refer to “Tire and Wheels” in

to severe heat build-up, causing

attached to the driver’s side center

chapter 8.

blowouts, tread separation and

pillar

other tire failures that can result

in the loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident. This

risk is much higher on hot days

and when driving for long peri-

ods at high speeds.

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