Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell (2016 year). Instruction

Check tire inflation pressure

If you overfill the tire, release air by

CAUTION

pushing on the metal stem in the

Check your tires, once a month or

center of the tire valve. Recheck the

more.

Under-inflation results in exces-

tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be

sive wear, poor handling and

sure to put the valve caps back on

reduced fuel economy. Wheel

How to check

the valve stems. Without the valve

deformation is also possible.

cap, dirt or moisture could get into

Use a good quality tire pressure

Keep your tire pressures at the

the valve core and cause air leakage.

gauge to check tire pressure. You

proper levels. If a tire frequently

If a valve cap is missing, install a new

can not tell if your tires are properly

needs refilling, have it checked

one as soon as possible.

inflated simply by looking at them.

by an authorized HYUNDAI

Radial tires may look properly inflat-

Tucson Fuel Cell dealer.

ed when they are under-inflated.

Over-inflation produces a harsh

Remove the valve cap from the tire

ride, excessive wear at the cen-

valve stem. Press the tire gauge firm-

ter of the tire tread, and a

ly onto the valve to get a pressure

greater possibility of damage

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

from road hazards.

pressure matches the recommended

pressure on the tire and loading

information label, no further adjust-

ment is necessary. If the pressure is

low, add air until you reach the rec-

ommended pressure. Make sure to

put the valve caps back on the valve

stems. Without the valve cap, dirt or

moisture could get into the valve

core and cause air leakage. If a valve

cap is missing, install a new one as

soon as possible.

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Maintenance

Tire rotation

■ Without a spare tire

✽ NOTICE

To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI

Rotate radial tires that have an

recommends that the tires be rotated

asymmetric tread pattern only from

every 7,500 miles

(12,000 km) or

front to rear and not from right to

sooner if irregular wear develops.

left.

During rotation, check the tires for

correct balance.

WARNING

When rotating tires, check for uneven

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

Do not mix bias ply and radial

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

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ply tires under any circum-

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

■ Directional tires (if equipped)

stances. This may cause unusu-

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

al handling characteristics that

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

may cause loss of vehicle con-

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

trol resulting in an accident.

Replace the tire if you find either of

these conditions. Replace the tire if

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

pressures to specification and check

lug nut tightness (proper torque is

65-79 lb.ft [9-11 kg.m]).

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Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

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Wheel alignment and tire bal-

Tire replacement

WARNING

ance

The wheels on your vehicle were

Tread wear indicator

To reduce the risk of DEATH or

aligned and balanced carefully at the

SERIOUS INJURY:

factory to give you the longest tire life

Replace tires that are worn,

and best overall performance.

show uneven wear, or are dam-

In most cases, you will not need to

aged. Worn tires can cause loss

have your wheels aligned again.

of braking effectiveness, steer-

However, if you notice unusual tire

ing control, and traction.

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

Always replace tires with the

or the other, the alignment may need

same size as each tire that was

to be reset.

originally supplied with this

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

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vehicle. Using tires and wheels

when driving on a smooth road, your

other than the recommended

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

sizes could cause unusual han-

indicator will appear as a solid band

across the tread. This shows there is

dling characteristics, poor vehi-

cle control, or negatively affect

CAUTION

less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

your vehicle’s Anti-Lock Brake

System (ABS) resulting in a

Improper wheel weights can

this happens.

serious accident.

damage your vehicle’s alu-

Do not wait for the band to appear

minum wheels. Use only

Tires degrade over time, even

across the entire tread before replac-

approved wheel weights.

ing the tire.

when they are not being used.

Regardless of the remaining

tread, HYUNDAI recommends

that tires be replaced after six

(6) years of normal service.

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Maintenance

Wheel replacement

Tire maintenance

(Continued)

When replacing the metal wheels for

In addition to proper inflation, correct

Heat caused by hot climates or

any reason, make sure the new

wheel alignment helps to decrease

frequent high loading condi-

wheels are equivalent to the original

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

tions can accelerate the aging

factory units in diameter, rim width

unevenly, have your dealer check the

process. Failure to follow this

and offset.

wheel alignment.

warning may cause sudden tire

failure, which could lead to a

When you have new tires installed,

loss of vehicle control resulting

make sure they are balanced. This

Tire traction

in an accident.

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

Tire traction can be reduced if you

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

drive on worn tires, tires that are

always be rebalanced if it is removed

improperly inflated or on slippery

from the wheel.

road surfaces. Tires should be

replaced when tread wear indicators

Tire sidewall labeling

appear. To reduce the possibility of

losing control, slow down whenever

This information identifies and

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

describes the fundamental charac-

teristics of the tire and also provides

the tire identification number

(TIN)

for safety standard certification. The

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

case of a recall.

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Example tire size designation:

Wheel size designation

(These numbers are provided as an

Wheels are also marked with impor-

5,6

example only; your tire size designa-

tant information that you need if you

tor could vary depending on your

ever have to replace one. The follow-

vehicle.)

ing explains what the letters and

numbers in the wheel size designa-

225/55R18 105T

tion mean.

Example wheel size designation:

225 - Tire width in millimeters.

6.5JX18

55 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

6.5 - Rim width in inches.

height as a percentage of its

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width.

J - Rim contour designation.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

18 - Rim diameter in inches.

Manufacturer or brand name is

18 - Rim diameter in inches.

shown.

105 - Load Index, a numerical code

associated with the maximum

load the tire can carry.

2. Tire size designation

T - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

speed rating chart in this section

size designation. You will need this

for additional information.

information when selecting replace-

ment tires for your car. The following

explains what the letters and num-

bers in the tire size designation

mean.

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Maintenance

Tire speed ratings

3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

4. Tire ply composition and

The chart below lists many of the dif-

Identification Number)

material

ferent speed ratings currently being

Any tires that are over six years old,

The number of layers or plies of rub-

used for passenger car tires. The

based on the manufacturing date,

ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

speed rating is part of the tire size

should be replaced by new ones. You

manufacturers also must indicate the

designation on the sidewall of the

can find the manufacturing date on

materials in the tire, which include

tire. This symbol corresponds to that

the tire sidewall

(possibly on the

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

tire's designed maximum safe oper-

inside of the wheel), displaying the

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

ating speed.

DOT Code. The DOT Code is a

struction; the letter "D“ means diago-

series of numbers on a tire consist-

nal or bias ply construction; and the

Speed

ing of numbers and English letters.

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

Rating

Maximum Speed

The manufacturing date is designat-

struction.

Symbol

ed by the last four digits (characters)

112 mph (180 km/h)

of the DOT code.

5. Maximum permissible infla-

118 mph (190 km/h)

tion pressure

130 mph (210 km/h)

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

This number is the greatest amount

149 mph (240 km/h)

of air pressure that should be put in

Above 149 mph (240 km/h)

The front part of the DOT means a

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

plant code number, tire size and

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

tread pattern and the last four num-

to the Tire and Loading Information

bers indicate week and year manu-

label for recommended inflation

factured.

pressure.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1614 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2014.

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6. Maximum load rating

Tread wear

Traction - AA, A, B & C

This number indicates the maximum

The tread wear grade is a compara-

The traction grades, from highest to

load in kilograms and pounds that

tive rating based on the wear rate of

lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those

can be carried by the tire. When

the tire when tested under controlled

grades represent the tire’s ability to

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

conditions on a specified govern-

stop on wet pavement as measured

always use a tire that has the same

ment test course. For example, a tire

under controlled conditions on spec-

load rating as the factory installed

graded 150 would wear one-and-a-

ified government test surfaces of

tire.

half times (1½) as well on the gov-

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

ernment course as a tire graded 100.

C may have poor traction perform-

ance.

The relative performance of tires

7. Uniform tire quality grading

depends upon the actual conditions

Quality grades can be found where

of their use, however, and may

WARNING

applicable on the tire sidewall

depart significantly from the norm

between tread shoulder and maxi-

due to variations in driving habits,

The traction grade assigned to

mum section width.

service practices and differences in

this tire is based on straight-

For example:

road characteristics and climate.

ahead braking traction tests,

TREAD wear 200

These grades are molded on the

and does not include accelera-

tion, cornering, hydroplaning,

TRACTION AA

sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires.

or peak traction characteristics.

The tires available as standard or

TEMPERATURE A

optional equipment on your vehicle

may vary with respect to grade.

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Maintenance

Temperature - A, B & C

Tire terminology and defini-

WARNING

The temperature grades are A (the

tions

highest), B and C representing the

The temperature grade for this

Air Pressure

tire’s resistance to the generation of

tire is established for a tire that

The amount of air inside the tire

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

is properly inflated and not

pressing outward on the tire. Air

when tested under controlled condi-

overloaded. Excessive speed,

pressure is expressed in pounds per

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

under-inflation, over-inflation,

square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).

test wheel.

or excessive loading, either

Sustained high temperature can

separately or in combination,

cause the material of the tire to

can cause heat build-up and

Accessory Weight

degenerate and reduce tire life, and

possible sudden tire failure.

This means the combined weight of

excessive temperature can lead to

This may cause loss of vehicle

optional accessories. Some exam-

sudden tire failure. Grade C

control resulting in an accident.

ples of optional accessories are gear

responds to a level of performance

shift lever, power seats, and air con-

which all passenger car tires must

ditioning.

meet under the Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard No.

109.

Grades B and A represent higher

Aspect Ratio

levels of performance on the labora-

The relationship of a tire's height to

tory test wheel than the minimum

its width.

required by law.

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Belt

Cold Tire Pressure

GVWR

A rubber coated layer of cords that is

The amount of air pressure in a tire,

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

located between the plies and the

measured in pounds per square inch

tread. Cords may be made from steel

(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire

GAWR FRT

or other reinforcing materials.

has built up heat from driving.

Gross Axle Weight Rating for the

Front Axle.

Bead

Curb Weight

The tire bead contains steel wires

This means the weight of a motor

GAWR RR

wrapped by steel cords that hold the

vehicle with standard and optional

tire onto the rim.

equipment including the maximum

Gross Axle Weight Rating for the

capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but

Rear axle.

without passengers and cargo.

Bias Ply Tire

Intended Outboard Sidewall

A pneumatic tire in which the plies

are laid at alternate angles less than

DOT Markings

The side of an asymmetrical tire, that

90 degrees to the centerline of the

A code molded into the sidewall of a

must always face outward when

tread.

tire signifying that the tire is in com-

mounted on a vehicle.

pliance with the U.S. Department of

Transportation motor vehicle safety

Kilopascal (kPa)

standards. The DOT code includes

the Tire Identification Number (TIN),

The metric unit for air pressure.

an alphanumeric designator which

can also identify the tire manufactur-

er, production plant, brand and date

of production.

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Maintenance

Load Index

Normal Occupant Weight

Passenger (P-Metric) tire

An assigned number ranging from 1

The number of occupants a vehicle

A tire used on passenger cars and

to 279 that corresponds to the load

is designed to seat multiplied by 150

some light duty trucks and multipur-

carrying capacity of a tire.

pounds (68 kg).

pose vehicles.

Maximum Inflation Pressure

Occupant Distribution

Recommended Inflation

Pressure

The maximum air pressure to which

Designated seating positions.

a cold tire may be inflated. The max-

Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-

imum air pressure is molded onto the

ed tire inflation pressure as shown

Outward Facing Sidewall

sidewall.

on the tire placard.

An asymmetrical tire has a particular

side that faces outward when mount-

Maximum Load Rating

Radial Ply Tire

ed on a vehicle. The outward facing

The load rating for a tire at the maxi-

sidewall bears white lettering or

A pneumatic tire in which the ply

mum permissible inflation pressure

bears manufacturer, brand, and/or

cords that extend to the beads are

for that tire.

model name molding that is higher or

laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of

deeper than the same moldings on

the tread.

the inner facing sidewall.

Maximum Loaded Vehicle

Weight

Rim

The sum of curb weight; accessory

A metal support for a tire and upon

weight; vehicle capacity weight; and

which the tire beads are seated.

production options weight.

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Sidewall

Treadwear Indicators

Vehicle Maximum Load on the

The portion of a tire between the

Narrow bands, sometimes called

Tire

tread and the bead.

"wear bars," that show across the

Load on an individual tire due to curb

tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch of

and accessory weight plus maximum

tread remains.

occupant and cargo weight.

Speed Rating

An alphanumeric code assigned to a

UTQGS

Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire

tire indicating the maximum speed at

which a tire can operate.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Load on an individual tire that is

Standards is a tire information sys-

determined by distributing to each

tem that provides consumers with

axle its share of the curb weight,

Traction

ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-

accessory weight, and normal occu-

The friction between the tire and the

ture and treadwear. Ratings are

pant weight and dividing by 2.

road surface. The amount of grip pro-

determined by tire manufacturers

vided.

using government testing proce-

Vehicle Placard

dures. The ratings are molded into

the sidewall of the tire.

A label permanently attached to a

Tread

vehicle showing the original equip-

The portion of a tire that comes into

ment tire size and recommended

contact with the road.

Vehicle Capacity Weight

inflation pressure.

The number of designated seating

positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68

kg) plus the rated cargo and luggage

load.

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Maintenance

All season tires

Snow tires

Radial-ply tires

HYUNDAI specifies all season tires

If you equip your car with snow tires,

Radial-ply tires provide improved

on some models to provide good

they should be the same size and

tread life, road hazard resistance and

performance for use all year round,

have the same load capacity as the

smoother high speed ride. The radi-

including snowy and icy road condi-

original tires. Snow tires should be

al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of

tions. All season tires are identified

installed on all four wheels; other-

belted construction, and are selected

by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud

wise, poor handling may result. Snow

to complement the ride and handling

and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow

tires should carry

4 psi

(28 kPa)

characteristics of your vehicle.

tires have better snow traction than

more air pressure than the pressure

Radial-ply tires have the same load

all season tires and may be more

recommended for the standard tires

carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias

appropriate in some areas.

on the tire label on the driver's side of

belted tires of the same size, and use

the center pillar, or up to the maxi-

the same recommended inflation

mum pressure shown on the tire

pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires

Summer tires

sidewall, whichever is less. Do not

with bias-ply or bias belted tires is

HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on

drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)

not recommended. Any combina-

some models to provide superior

when your vehicle is equipped with

tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias

performance on dry roads. Summer

snow tires.

belted tires when used on the same

tire performance is substantially

vehicle will seriously deteriorate

reduced in snow and ice. Summer

vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-

tires do not have the tire traction rat-

low is: Identical pairs of radial-ply

ing M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire

tires should always be used as a set

side wall. If you plan to operate your

for the front tires and a set for the

vehicle in snowy or icy conditions,

rear tires.

HYUNDAI recommends the use of

snow tires or all season tires on all

four wheels.

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Longer wearing tires can be more

Low aspect ratio tires

(Continued)

susceptible to irregular tread wear. It

Low aspect ratio tires, the aspect

is very important to follow the tire

- If the tire is impacted, we rec-

ratio is lower than 50, are provided

rotation interval in this chapter to

ommend that you inspect the

for sporty looks.

achieve the tread life potential of

tire condition or contact an

Because low aspect ratio tires are

authorized HYUNDAI Tucson

these tires. Cuts and punctures in

radial-ply tires are repairable only in

optimized for handling and braking, it

Fuel Cell dealer.

may be more uncomfortable to ride

the tread area, because of sidewall

- To prevent damage to the tire,

flexing. Consult your tire dealer for

in and there is more noise compare

inspect the tire condition and

with normal tires.

radial-ply tire repairs.

pressure every

1,864 miles

(3,000km).

CAUTION

WARNING

Because the sidewall of the low

Do not mix bias ply and radial

CAUTION

aspect ratio tire is shorter than

ply tires under any circum-

the normal, the wheel and tire of

stances. This may cause unusu-

•

It is not easy to recognize tire

the low aspect ratio tire is easi-

al handling characteristics that

er to be damaged. So, follow the

damage with your own eyes.

may cause loss of vehicle con-

But if there is the slightest

instructions below.

trol resulting in an accident.

hint of tire damage, have the

- When driving on a rough road

tire checked or replaced

or off road, drive cautiously

because the tire damage may

because tires and wheels may

cause air leakage from the

be damaged. And after driving,

tire.

inspect tires and wheels.

•

If the tire is damaged by driv-

- When passing over a pothole,

ing on a rough road, off road,

speed bump, manhole, or curb

pothole, manhole, or curb

stone, drive slowly so that the

stone, it will not be covered by

tires and wheels are not dam-

the warranty.

aged.

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Maintenance

FUSES

■ Blade type

A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-

✽ NOTICE

tected from electrical overload dam-

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade

age by fuses.

type for lower amperage rating, car-

This vehicle has 3 fuse panels, one

tridge type, and fusible link for

Normal

Blown

located in the driver's side panel bol-

higher amperage ratings.

ster, the others in the fuel cell power

■ Cartridge type

module compartment.

WARNING

If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-

sories, or controls do not work, check

NEVER replace a fuse with any-

the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse

thing but another fuse of the

has blown, the element inside the

same rating.

fuse will be melted or broken.

Normal

Blown

• A higher capacity fuse could

If the electrical system does not

cause damage and possibly a

■ Multi fuse

work, first check the driver’s side

fire.

fuse panel. Before replacing a blown

• Do not install a wire or alu-

fuse, disconnect the negative battery

minum foil instead of the

cable. Always replace a blown fuse

proper fuse - even as a tem-

with one of the same rating.

Normal

Blown

porary repair. It may cause

If the replacement fuse blows, this

extensive wiring damage and

■ Battery fuse terminal

indicates an electrical problem. Avoid

possibly a fire.

using the system involved and imme-

diately consult an authorized

HYUNDAI Tucson Fuel Cell dealer.

Normal

Blown

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Instrument panel fuse replace-

■ Type A

CAUTION

ment

Do not use a screwdriver or any

other metal object to remove

fuses because it may cause a

short circuit and damage the

system.

OLMF074021

■ Type B

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1. Turn the POWER button off.

2. Turn all other switches OFF.

3. Open the fuse panel cover.

4. Refer to the label on the inside of

the fuse panel cover to locate the

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suspected fuse location

5. Pull the suspected fuse straight

out. Use the removal tool provided

in the fuel cell power module com-

partment fuses panel.

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Maintenance

6. Remove and check the suspected

Memory fuse

✽ NOTICE

fuse; replace it if it is blown. Spare

(SHUNT connector)

•

If the memory fuse is pulled up

fuses are provided in the instru-

from the fuse panel, the warning

ment panel fuse panels (or in the

chime, audio, clock and interior

fuel cell power module compart-

lamps, etc., will not operate. Some

ment fuse panel).

items must be reset after replace-

7. Push in a new fuse of the same

ment. Refer to "Battery" in this

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

chapter.

in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult

•

Even though the memory fuse is

an authorized HYUNDAI Tucson

pulled up, the battery can still be

Fuel Cell dealer.

discharged by operation of the

In an emergency, if you do not have

headlights or

other

electrical

a spare fuse, use a fuse of the same

devices.

rating from a circuit you may not

OLMB073032

need for operating the vehicle, such

as the cigarette lighter fuse.

Your vehicle is equipped with a mem-

ory fuse (SHUNT connector) to pre-

If the headlights or other electrical

vent battery discharge if your vehicle

components do not work and the

is parked without being operated for

fuses are OK, check the fuse panel

prolonged periods. Use the following

in the fuel cell power module com-

procedures before parking the vehi-

partment. If a fuse is blown, it must

cle for prolonged periods.

be replaced.

1. Turn off the fuel cell power module.

2. Turn off the headlights and parking

lights.

3. Open the driver's side panel cover

and pull out the memory fuse

(SHUNT connector).

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Fuel cell power module com-

Main fuse

✽ NOTICE

partment panel fuse replace-

❈ If the main fuse is blown, consult

ment

an authorized HYUNDAI Tucson

Fuel Cell dealer.

❈ FCEV 12V battery is located on the left

side in the luggage room.

OLMF074203

If the main fuse is blown, it must be

OLMF079997

removed as follows:

1. Turn the POWER button off.

1. Turn off the POWER button.

2. Turn all other switches OFF.

2. Disconnect the negative battery

3. Remove the fuse panel cover by

cable.

pressing the tap and pulling up.

3. Remove the fuse panel cover by

4. Remove and check the suspected

pressing the tap and pulling it up.

fuse; replace it if it is blown. To

4. Remove the nuts shown in the pic-

remove or insert the fuse, use the

ture above.

fuse puller in the fuel cell power

5. Replace the fuse with a new one

module compartment fuse panel.

of the same rating.

5. Push in a new fuse of the same

6. Reinstall in the reverse order of

rating, and make sure it fits tightly

removal.

in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult

an authorized HYUNDAI Tucson

Fuel Cell dealer.

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