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Hyundai Tucson (2022 year). Manual in english - page 20

Maintenance

ENGINE COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system has a

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reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze

coolant. The reservoir is filled at the

Never remove the engine

factory.

coolant cap and/or water-

cooled intercooler coolant

Check the antifreeze protection and

cap or the drain plug while

coolant level at least once a year, at

the engine and radiator are

the beginning of the winter season and

hot. Hot coolant and steam

before traveling to a colder climate.

may blow out under pressure,

causing serious injury.

Checking the coolant level

Turn the vehicle off and wait until the

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Smartstream G2.5 GDI

engine cools down. Use extreme care

when removing the engine coolant

cap and/or water-cooled intercooler

coolant cap. Wrap a thick towel around

it, and turn it counterclockwise slowly

to the first stop. Step back while the

pressure is released from the cooling

system. When you are sure all the

pressure has been released, press down

on the cap, using a thick towel, and

continue turning counterclockwise to

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remove it.

Check the condition and connections

of all cooling system hoses and

heater hoses. Replace any swollen or

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deteriorated hoses.

The coolant level is influenced by the

The coolant level should be filled

engine temperature. Before checking or

refilling the coolant, turn the engine off.

between the MAX and the MIN marks on

the side of the coolant reservoir when

the engine is cool.

If the coolant level is low, add enough

distilled (deionized) water to bring the

level to the MAX mark, but do not overfill.

If frequent additions are required, we

recommend that you see an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling system

inspection.

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WARNING

WARNING

Make sure the coolant cap is properly

closed after refilling coolant. Otherwise

the engine could be overheated while

driving.

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Engine compartment front view

The electric motor for the cooling fan

may continue to operate or start up

when the engine is not running and

can cause serious injury. Keep hands,

clothing and tools away from the

rotating fan blades of the cooling fan.

Always turn off the vehicle unless the

vehicle has to be inspected with the

engine on. Be cautious as the cooling

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fan may operate if the negative (-)

1. Check if the coolant cap label is

battery terminal is not disconnected.

straight in front.

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2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions

inside the coolant cap is securely

interlocked.

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Maintenance

Recommended coolant

Changing coolant

• When adding coolant, use only

We recommend that coolant be changed

deionized water, distilled water or soft

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

water for your vehicle and never mix

according to the Maintenance Schedule

hard water in the coolant filled at the

at the beginning of this chapter.

factory.

• An incorrect coolant mixture can

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result in severe malfunction or engine

damage.

Do not use engine coolant or antifreeze

in the washer fluid reservoir.

• The engine in your vehicle has

aluminum engine parts and must be

Engine coolant can severely obscure

protected by an phosphate-based

visibility when sprayed on the

ethylene glycol coolant to prevent

windshield and may cause loss of

corrosion and freezing.

vehicle control resulting in an accident.

• Do not use alcohol or methanol

Engine coolant may also cause damage

coolant or mix them with the specified

to paint and body trim.

coolant.

• Do not use a solution that contains

NOTICE

more than 60% antifreeze or less than

To prevent damage to engine parts, put

35% antifreeze, which would reduce

a thick towel around the engine coolant

the effectiveness of the solution.

cap and/or inverter coolant cap before

refilling the coolant to prevent the

For mixing percentage, refer to the

coolant from overflowing into engine

following table:

parts, such as the alternator.

Mixture Percentage

Ambient

(volume)

Temperature

Antifreeze

Water

5°F (-15°C)

35

65

-13°F (-25°C)

40

60

-31°F (-35°C)

50

50

-49°F (-45°C)

60

40

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If in doubt about the mix ratio, a 50%

water and 50% antifreeze mix is the

easiest to mix together as it will be the

same quantity of each. It is suitable to

use for most temperature ranges of -31°F

(-35°C) and higher.

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BRAKE FLUID

Checking the brake fluid level

WARNING

Do not allow brake fluid to come in

contact with your eyes. If brake fluid

comes in contact with your eyes, flush

your eyes with clean water for at least

15 minutes and get immediate medical

attention.

NOTICE

• Do not allow brake fluid to contact

the vehicle’s body paint, as paint

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damage will result.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir

• Brake fluid, which has been exposed

periodically. The fluid level should be

to open air for an extended time

between MAX and MIN marks on the side

should NEVER be used as its quality

of the reservoir.

cannot be guaranteed. It should be

disposed of properly.

Before removing the reservoir cap and

adding brake fluid, clean the area around

• Do not use the wrong kind of brake

the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent

fluid. A few drops of mineral based

brake fluid contamination.

oil, such as engine oil, in your brake

system can damage brake system

If the level is low, add the specified

parts.

brake fluid to the MAX level. The level

will fall with accumulated mileage. This

is a normal condition associated with

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the wear of the brake linings. If the fluid

level is excessively low, we recommend

Use only the specified brake fluid (refer

that the brake system be checked by an

to “Recommended Lubricants and

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Capacities” section in chapter 2).

WARNING

If the brake system requires frequent

additions of fluid this could indicate

a leak in the brake system. We

recommend that the vehicle be

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

Checking the washer fluid level

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death, take

the following safety precautions when

using washer fluid:

• Do not use engine coolant or

antifreeze in the washer fluid

reservoir. Engine coolant can

severely obscure visibility when

sprayed on the windshield and

may cause loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident or damage to

paint and body trim.

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• Do not allow sparks or flame to

Check the fluid level in the washer fluid

contact the washer fluid or the

reservoir and add fluid if necessary.

washer fluid reservoir. Washer fluid

Plain water may be used during summer

may contain alcohol and can be

months if washer fluid is not available.

flammable.

However, use washer solvent with

• Do not drink washer fluid and avoid

antifreeze characteristics in cold climates

contact with skin. Washer fluid is

to prevent freezing.

harmful to humans and animals.

• Keep washer fluid away from

children and animals.

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AIR CLEANER

Filter replacement

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4. Replace the air cleaner filter.

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5. Reassemble the air cleaner cover in

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for

the reverse order.

inspection using compressed air. Do not

attempt to wash or to rinse it, as water

will damage the filter. If soiled, the air

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cleaner filter must be replaced.

If the vehicle is operated in extremely

dusty or sandy areas, replace the element

more often than the usual recommended

intervals (refer to “Maintenance Under

Severe Usage Conditions” in this chapter).

NOTICE

• Do not drive with the air cleaner filter

removed. This will result in excessive

engine wear.

• When removing the air cleaner filter,

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be careful that dust or dirt does not

enter the air intake, or damage may

1. Pull up the air cleaner filter cover (1).

result.

• Use HYUNDAI genuine parts or the

equivalent specified for your vehicle.

Use of non-genuine parts could

damage the air flow sensor.

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2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

3. Pull down the lever to the UNLOCK (2)

position.

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WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Blade replacement

Contamination of either the windshield

When the wipers no longer clean

or the wiper blades with foreign matter

adequately, the blades may be worn or

can reduce the effectiveness of the

cracked, and require replacement.

windshield wipers.

Common sources of contamination are

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insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

used by some commercial car washes. If

or other components, do not attempt to

the blades are not wiping properly, clean

move the wipers manually.

both the window and the blades with a

good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse

thoroughly with clean water.

NOTICE

The use of a non-specified wiper blade

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could result in wiper malfunction and

failure.

To prevent damage to the wiper blades,

arms or other components, do not:

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• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint

thinner, or other solvents on or near

• In order to prevent damage to the

them.

hood and the wiper arms, the wiper

• Attempt to move the wipers

arms should only be lifted when in

manually.

the top wiping position.

• Use non-specified wiper blades.

• Always return the wiper arms to the

windshield before driving.

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Commercial hot waxes applied by

automatic car washes have been known to

make the windshield difficult to clean.

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Wiper blades are consumable items.

Normal wear of the wipers may not be

covered by your vehicle warranty.

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Type B

Rear window wiper blade

replacement

Move the rear wiper to the bottom

middle part, and lift up the wiper arm.

Pull the wiper blade to remove it.

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1. Raise the wiper arm.

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1. Within 20 seconds after the vehicle

ignition is OFF, pull down the wiper

lever to MIST position for over 2

seconds until the wiper moves down

to the bottom middle part.

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2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then pull

down the blade assembly and remove

it.

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3. Install the new blade assembly in the

reverse order of removal.

4. Return the wiper arm on the

windshield.

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2. Raise the wiper arm.

4. Install the new blade assembly by

inserting the center part into the slot

in the wiper arm until it clicks into

place.

If the replacement is complete, put

down the wiper arm to place it on

the rear windshield, and turn the

vehicle ignition to ON and operate the

wipers to check the blade is installed

correctly.

5. Make sure the blade assembly is

installed firmly by trying to pull it

slightly.

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To prevent damage to the wiper arms

3. Lift up the wiper blade, and pull it out.

or other components, we recommend

that the wiper blade be replaced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

• When lifting a plastic-cased battery,

WARNING

excessive pressure on the case may

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH

cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a

to you or bystanders, always follow

battery carrier or with your hands on

these precautions when working near

opposite corners.

or handling the battery:

• Do not attempt to jump start your

vehicle if your battery is frozen.

Always read and follow

instructions carefully when

• NEVER attempt to recharge the

handling a battery.

battery when the vehicle’s battery

cables are connected to the battery.

Wear eye protection designed

• The electrical ignition system works

to protect the eyes from acid

with high voltage. NEVER touch

splashes.

these components with the engine

running or when the Engine Start/

Keep all flames, sparks, or

Stop button is in the ON position.

smoking materials away from

the battery.

WARNING

Hydrogen is always present

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in battery cells, is highly

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combustible, and may explode

Battery posts, terminals, and related

if ignited.

accessories contain lead and lead

Keep batteries out of reach of

compounds, chemicals known to the

children.

State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects and reproductive harm.

Batteries also contain other chemicals

known to the State of California

Batteries contain sulfuric acid

to cause cancer. Wash hands after

which is highly corrosive. Do

handling.

not allow acid to contact your

eyes, skin or clothing.

NOTICE

If acid gets into your eyes, flush your

• When you do not use the vehicle for a

eyes with clean water for at least 15

long time in a low temperature area,

minutes and get immediate medical

disconnect the battery and keep it

attention. If acid gets on your skin,

indoors.

thoroughly wash the area. If you feel

pain or a burning sensation, get medical

• Always charge the battery fully to

attention immediately.

prevent battery case damage in low

temperature areas.

NOTICE

If you connect unauthorized electronic

devices to the battery, the battery may

be discharged. Never use unauthorized

devices.

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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tire care

WARNING

For proper maintenance, safety, and

Tire failure may cause loss of

maximum fuel economy, you must

vehicle control resulting in an

always maintain recommended

accident. To reduce risk of SERIOUS

tire inflation pressures and stay

INJURY or DEATH, take the

within the load limits and weight

following precautions:

distribution recommended for your

•

Inspect your tires monthly for

vehicle.

proper inflation as well as wear

and damage.

•

The recommended cold tire

pressure for your vehicle can be

found in this manual and on the

tire label located on the driver’s

side center pillar. Always use a

tire pressure gauge to measure

tire pressure. Tires with too

much or too little pressure wear

unevenly causing poor handling.

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•

Check the pressure of the

All specifications (sizes and pressures)

spare every time you check the

can be found on a label attached to the

pressure of the other tires on

driver’s side center pillar.

your vehicle.

•

Replace tires that are worn, show

Recommended cold tire inflation

uneven wear, or are damaged.

pressures

Worn tires can cause loss of

All tire pressures (including the

braking effectiveness, steering

spare) should be checked when the

control, or traction.

tires are cold. “Cold tires” means the

•

ALWAYS replace tires with the

vehicle has not been driven for at

same size, type, construction and

least three hours or driven less than 1

tread pattern as each tire that

mile (1.6km).

was originally supplied with this

Warm tires normally exceed

vehicle. Using tires and wheels

recommended cold tire pressures

other than the recommended

by 4 to 6 psi (28 to 41 kPa). Do not

sizes could cause unusual

release air from warm tires to adjust

handling characteristics, poor

the pressure or the tires will be

vehicle control, or negatively

under-inflated. For recommended

affect your vehicle’s Anti-Lock

inflation pressure, refer to “Tire and

Brake System (ABS) resulting in a

Wheels” section in chapter 2.

serious accident.

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Maintenance

Tire rotation

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To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI

The outside and inside of the

recommends that the tires

unsymmetrical tire is distinguishable.

be rotated according to the

When installing an unsymmetrical

maintenance schedule or sooner if

tire, be sure to install the side marked

irregular wear develops.

“outside” face the outside. If the side

During rotation, check the tires for

marked “inside” is installed on the

correct balance.

outside, it will have a negative effect

on vehicle performance.

When rotating tires, check for

uneven wear and damage. Abnormal

wear is usually caused by incorrect

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tire pressure, improper wheel

• Do not use the compact spare

alignment, out-of-balance wheels,

tire for tire rotation.

severe braking or severe cornering.

Look for bumps or bulges in the

• Do not mix bias ply and radial ply

tread or side of the tire. Replace

tires under any circumstances.

the tire if you find any of these

This may cause unusual handling

conditions. Replace the tire if fabric

characteristics that may cause

or cord is visible. After rotation, be

loss of vehicle control resulting in

sure to bring the front and rear tire

an accident.

pressures to specification and check

wheel bolt tightness (proper torque

is 79.6-94.0 lbf.ft [11.0-13.0 kgf.m]).

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Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

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Maintenance

Tire speed ratings

4. Tire ply composition and material

The chart below lists many of the

The number of layers or plies of

different speed ratings currently

rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

being used for passenger vehicle

manufacturers also must indicate the

tires. The speed rating is part of the

materials in the tire, which include

tire size designation on the sidewall

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

of the tire. This symbol corresponds

The letter “R” means radial ply

to that tire’s designed maximum safe

construction; the letter “D“ means

operating speed.

diagonal or bias ply construction;

and the letter “B” means belted-bias

Speed Rating

Maximum Speed

ply construction.

Symbol

S

112 mph (180 km/h)

5. Maximum permissible inflation

T

118 mph (190 km/h)

pressure

H

130 mph (210 km/h)

This number is the greatest amount

V

149 mph (240 km/h)

of air pressure that should be put in

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

W

168 mph (270 km/h)

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

Y

186 mph (300 km/h)

to the Tire and Loading Information

label for recommended inflation

3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

pressure.

Identification Number)

Any tires that are over six years old,

6. Maximum load rating

based on the manufacturing date,

This number indicates the maximum

(including the spare tire) should be

load in kilograms and pounds that

replaced by new ones. You can find

can be carried by the tire. When

the manufacturing date on the tire

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

sidewall (possibly on the inside of

always use a tire that has the same

the wheel), displaying the DOT Code.

load rating as the factory installed

The DOT Code is a series of numbers

tire.

on a tire consisting of numbers and

English letters. The manufacturing

date is designated by the last four

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

The front part of the DOT shows a

plant code number, tire size and

tread pattern and the last four

numbers indicate week and year

manufactured.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1521 represents that

the tire was produced in the 15th

week of 2021.

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Maintenance

Instrument panel fuse

replacement

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Driver’s side

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5. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.

Use the removal tool (1) provided in

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the engine compartment fuses panel

1.

Turn the vehicle off.

cover.

2.

Turn all other switches off.

6. Check the removed fuse; replace it if

3.

Open the fuse panel cover.

it is blown. Spare fuses are provided in

the instrument panel fuse panels (or in

4.

Refer to the label on the inside of

the engine compartment fuse panel).

the fuse panel cover to locate the

suspected fuse location.

7. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,

and make sure it fits tightly in the

clips. If it fits loosely, we recommend

that you consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

In an emergency, if you do not have

a spare fuse, use a fuse of the same

rating from a circuit you may not need

for operating the vehicle, such as the

cigarette lighter fuse.

If the headlamps or other electrical

components do not work and the fuses

are undamaged, check the fuse panel

in the engine compartment. If a fuse is

blown, it must be replaced with the same

rating.

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Engine compartment panel fuse

NOTICE

replacement

After checking the fuse panel in the

Blade fuse / Cartridge fuse

engine compartment, securely install

the fuse panel cover. You may hear a

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Blade type fuse

clicking sound if the cover is securely

latched. If it is not securely latched,

electrical failure may occur from water

contact.

Multi fuse

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Multi type

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Cartridge type fuse

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If the multi fuse or midi fuse is blown,

we recommend that you consult an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Turn all other switches off.

3. Remove the fuse panel cover by

pressing the tap and pulling up.

4. Check the removed fuse; replace it

if it is blown. To remove or insert the

fuse, use the fuse puller in the engine

compartment fuse panel.

5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,

and make sure it fits tightly in the

clips. If it fits loosely, we recommend

that you consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Maintenance

Fuse/relay panel description

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Instrument panel fuse panel

Not all fuse panel descriptions in this

manual may be applicable to your vehicle;

the information is accurate at the time of

printing. When you inspect the fuse box on

your vehicle, refer to the fuse box label.

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Inside the fuse/relay box cover, you can

find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/

relay names and ratings.

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Instrument panel fuse panel

Fuse Name

Fuse Rating

Circuit Protected

Center Door Lock/Unlock Relay, Driver Door Unlock

DOOR LOCK1

20A

Relay

P/WINDOW

Power Window Main Switch

25A

(RH)

Passenger Power Window Switch

P/WINDOW

25A

Power Window Main Switch

(LH)

S/HEATER

20A

Rear Seat Warmer Control Module

(REAR)

S/HEATER

Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module,

20A

(DRV/PASS)

Front Seat Warmer Control Module

P/SEAT

30A

Passenger Power Seat Switch

(PASS)

SAFETY

P/WINDOW

25A

Passenger Safety Power Window Module

(RH)

SUNROOF2

20A

Sunroof Controller (Blind Motor)

P/SEAT

30A

Driver Power Seat Switch, Driver IMS Control Module

(DRV)

AIR BAG2

10A

SRS Control Module

AMP

25A

Low DC-DC Converter

Driver/passenger Smart Key Outside Handle, Crash Pad

MODULE9

10A

Switch, Hazard Switch, Key Solenoid, Rain Sensor, Data

Link Connector

SUNROOF1

20A

Sunroof Controller (Glass Motor)

IBU, Ignition Switch, Sport Mode Switch, IAU,

IBU2

10A

BLE(Bluetooth Low Energy) Unit

SAFETY

P/WINDOW

25A

Driver Safety Power Window Module

(LH)

Diver IMS Control Module, Power Tailgate Unit, Mood

Lamp, Mood Lamp Unit

MEMORY

10A

Driver/Passenger Door Mood Lamp, Rear Occupant

Alert (ROA)Sensor, Crash Pad Mood Lamp, A/C Control

Module, Front A/C Control Swith, Low DC-DC Converter

BRAKE

10A

Stop Lamp Switch, IBU

SWITCH

MODULE7

7.5A

IAU, IBU

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