2012 Hyundai Tucson Owners Manual

Maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
At least monthly:
At least once a year:
Note any changes  in the sound  of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check  for  vibrations   in  the  steering
wheel. Notice  any  increased  steering
effort   or  looseness   in  the   steering
wheel, or  change in its  straight-ahead
position.
Notice if  your vehicle  constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when trav-
eling on smooth, level road.
When  stopping,  listen  and  check  for
unusual  sounds,  pulling  to  one side,
increased brake  pedal travel  or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
•  Check  the coolant  level in  the engine
coolant reservoir.
•  Check   the  operation   of  all   exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn sig-
nals and hazard warning flashers.
•  Clean the body and door  drain holes.
•  Lubricate the door  hinges and checks,
and hood hinges.
•  Lubricate the door and hood locks and
latches.
•  Check  the   inflation  pressures  of   all
tires including the spare.
Lubricate  the   door   rubber  weather-
strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect  and   lubricate  the   automatic
transaxle linkage and controls.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall):
Check the radiator, heater and air con-
ditioning hoses for leaks or damage.
Check  the   windshield  washer  spray
and  wiper operation.  Clean the  wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
•  Clean the battery and  terminals.
*
Check the brake/clutch* fluid level.
: if equipped
If any slipping  or changes in the  oper-
ation  of your  transaxle  occurs, check
the transaxle fluid level.
Check   the   automatic    transaxle    P
(Park) function.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check   the   muffler,   exhaust   pipes,
shields and clamps.
Check the  lap/shoulder belts  for wear
and function.
Check for  worn tires  and loose  wheel
lug nuts.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping  from the  air condition-
ing system  during or  after use  is nor-
mal).
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LanguageEnglish
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