Convenient features of your vehicle
STEERING WHEEL
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
✽ NOTICE
Tilt steering/Telescope steering
This system assists you with steering • The steering effort may be high
the vehicle.
immediately after placing the igni-
tion switch in the ON position.
This happens as the system per-
forms the EPS system diagnostics.
When the diagnostics is complet-
ed, the steering wheel will return
to its normal condition.
A click noise may be heard from
the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is placed in the ON or
LOCK/OFF position.
If the engine is turned off or if the
EPS becomes inoperative, you may
still steer the vehicle, but it will
require increased steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the EPS
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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A motor noise may be heard when
the vehicle is at a stop or at a low Pull down the lock-release lever (1)
driving speed.
on the steering wheel column and
CAUTION
If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate nor-
mally, the warning light ( ) will
illuminate on the instrument
cluster. The steering wheel may
become difficult to control or
operate. Take your vehicle to an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the system checked as
soon as possible.
• When you operate the steering adjust the steering wheel angle (2)
wheel in low temperature, abnor- and position (3, if equipped). Move
mal noise may occur. If tempera- the steering wheel, so it points
ture rises, the noise will disappear. toward your chest, not toward your
face. Make sure you can see the
instrument panel warning lights and
gauges. After adjusting, pull up the
lock-release lever (1) to lock the
steering wheel in place. Push the
steering wheel both up and down to
be certain it is locked in position.
Always adjust the position of the
steering wheel before driving.
This is a normal condition.
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| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Tucson Manuals |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Tucson |
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