1CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
2
B010A03O-EAT
PETROL ENGINES
THIS VEHICLE MUST ONLY
OPERATED WITH UNLEADED
FUEL.
SERIOUS DAMAGE WILL RESULT
FROM THE USE OF LEADED FUEL.
To prevent accidental filling of the fuel
tank with leaded fuel, a small diameter
filler neck along with a restrictor flap
are fitted to ensure that only unleaded
fuel pump nozzles may enter the filler
neck. However, care must be exer-
cised when refuelling the vehicle tank
fromjerrycansorbymeansofafunnel
that the fuel being used is unleaded.
The use of leaded fuel in this vehicle
willresultinirreversiblepollutionofthe
catalyst element. Such pollution will
prevent correct operation of the cata-
lyst and give rise to increased operat-
ing temperatures leading to the cata-
lystelementmeltingandrestrictingthe
exhaust flow along with an increase in
exhaust emission levels.
DIESEL ENGINES
Dieselfuelof52to54cetaneisusedin
diesel engined Hyundai vehicle. If two
types of diesel fuel are available, use
summerorwinterfuelproperlyaccord-
ing to the following temperature condi-
tions.
BE
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
o Above 23°F (-5°C) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
o Below 23°F (-5°C) ... Winter type
diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very
carefully : If the engine stops due to
fuel failure, the circuits must be com-
pletely purged to permit restarting.
B010A01JM
UnleadedfuelwithaResearchOctane
Number(RON)of91orhighermustbe
used in this vehicle.
!
!
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Do not let any petrol or water enter
the tank. If this happens, the tank
should be completely drained and
the fuel lines should all be cleaned
out. This will stop the fuel pump
from becoming contaminated.
The vehicle warranty will not ex-
tend to damage arising from the
use of incorrect fuels.
jmuk-1a.p65
2
5/31/04, 4:35 PM
| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Tucson Manuals |
|---|---|
| Download File |
|
| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Tucson |
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)