Hyundai Tucson 2005 is one of the most popular SUVs on the market. The car offers a great combination of tough performance and attractive style, as well as advanced and functional features. As a consumer, accurate and detailed information about this car is crucial before deciding to buy it. In this article, we will provide complete information about the Hyundai Tucson 2005, ranging from specifications and features to performance and comfort when used. So, for those of you who are looking for a quality SUV, keep reading this article to find out more about the Hyundai Tucson 2005.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the I010B01A-AAT number used in registering your car and in all
legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc. It can be found in three different places on your car:
- Lower side of the front passenger seat under the carpet.
- On the left top side of the instrument panel where it can be seen by looking down through the windshield.
- On the lower side of the left center pillar outer panel.
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown in the drawing.
TIRES
TIRE INFORMATION
The tires supplied on your new Hyundai are chosen to provide the best performance for normal driving. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see the tire manufacture’s booklet
included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual Literature Kit.
RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES
Tire label located on the driver’s side of the center pillar outer panel gives the cold tire pressures recommended for your vehicle with the original tire size, the number of people that can be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity weight.
These pressures were chosen to provide the most satisfactory combination of ride comfort, tire wear and stability under normal conditions. Tire pressures should be checked at least monthly. Proper tire inflation pressures should be maintained for these reasons:
⚠ WARNING
- Lower-than-recommended tire pressures cause uneven tread wear, poor handling, poor fuel economy or tire failure.
- Higher-than-recommended tire pressures can cause poor handling, uneven tread wear or tire failure.
⚠ CAUTION
Always observe the following:
- Check pressures when the tires are cold. (After the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or hasn’t been driven more than one mile (1.6 km) since starting up.
- Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pressure of other tires.
- Never overload your vehicle. Be especially careful about overloading if you equip your vehicle with a luggage rack.
- Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
CHECKING TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to Check
Use a good quality gage to check tire pressure. You can not tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold. – “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the tire and loading information label, no further adjustment is necessary. If the pressure is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount.
If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
TIRE SIDEWALL LABELING
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics 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.
- Manufacturer or Brand name
- Manufacturer or Brand name is shown.
- Tire size (example: P235/60R16 99T)
- The “P” indicates the tire is designed for passenger vehicles. A “T” is the designation for a temporary spare tire.
- Three-digit number (235): This number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.
- Two-digit number (60): This number, known as the aspect ratio,gives the tire’s ratio of height to width.
- R: The “R” stands for radial.
- Two-digit number (16): This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
- Two (or three) digit number (99): This number is the tire’s load index. It is a measurement of how much weight each tire can support.
- T: Speed Rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. The ratings range from “A” to “Z” (98 to 186 MPH).
- TIN (Tire Identification Number) for new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX XXXX)
- DOT: Abbreviation for the “Department of Transportation”. The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of the Tire Iden tification Number. Indicates tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- Tire ply composition and material The number of layers or plies of rubbercoated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. The letter “R” means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter “B” means belted-bias ply construction. - Maximum permissible inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in the tire. Do not exceed the maximum permissible inflation pressure. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information label for recommended inflation pressure.
- Maximum load rating This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. When replacing the tires on the vehicle, always use a tire that has the same load rating as the factory installed tire.
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 8-12.
TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly between rotations, have the car checked by a Hyundai dealer so the cause may be corrected. After rotating, adjust the tire pressures and be sure to check wheel nut torque.
⚠ CAUTION
Do not mix bias-ply and radial-ply under any circumstances. This may cause dangerous handling characteristics.
TIRE BALANCING
A tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires on your Hyundai were balanced before the car was delivered but may need balancing again during the years you own the car. Whenever a tire is dismounted for repair, it should be rebalanced before being reinstalled on the car.
TIRE TRACTION
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. To reduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
The original tires on your car have tread wear indicators . The location of tread wear indicators is shown by the “TWI” or ” ” marks, etc., The tread wear indicators appear when the tread depth is 0.06 in. (1.6 mm). The tire should be replaced when these appear as a solid bar across two or more grooves of the tread. Always replace your tires with those of the recommended size. If you change wheels, the new wheel’s rim width and offset must meet Hyundai specification.
⚠ WARNING
- Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous! Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking effectiveness, steering control and traction. When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias ply tires on the same car. If you replace radial tires with biasply tires, they must be installed in sets of four.
- Wheels that do not meet Hyundai’s dimensional specifications may fit poorly and result in damage to the vehicle, including broken wheel studs.
SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your Hyundai is delivered with the following: Spare tire and wheel Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar Jack.
SHOP MANUAL
A Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your authorized Hyundai dealer. It’s written for professional technicians, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to understand.
WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI VEHICLE
- New vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited Warranty.
- New vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Limited Powertrain Warranty (original owner only).
- Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
- Emission Defect Warranty – Federal Vehicle
- California Emission Control System Warranty (if applicable)
- Emission Performance Warranty Federal vehicle
- Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
NOTE:
Detailed warranty information is provided in your Hyundai Owner’s Handbook.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
This consumer information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Hyundai automobiles with information on uniform tire quality grading. Your Hyundai dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.
Tire Quality Grading
Department of Transportation quality grades – All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Standards in addition to these grades. These quality grades are molded on the sidewall.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 – 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
⚠ WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
⚠ WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and the maximum section width.
For example : Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Hyundai motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read and follow all directions in this Owner’s Manual, particularly the information under the headings “NOTE”, “CAUTION” and “WARNING”. If, after reading this manual, you have any questions regarding the operation of your vehicle, please contact your nearest Hyundai
Motor America Regional Office as listed below:
Eastern Region : Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvanina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia. Hyundai Eastern Region 1100 Cranbury South River Road Jamesburg, NJ 08831 (800) 633-5151
Southern Region: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas. Hyundai Southern Region 270 Riverside Parkway, Suite A Austell, GA 30168 (800) 633-5151
Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, lowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin. Hyundai Central Region 1705 Sequoia Drive Aurora, Illinois 60506
(800) 633-5151
Western Region: Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, California, Colorado, ldaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Hyundai Western Region 10550 Talbert Avenue P.O.Box 20850 Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850 (800) 633-5151
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327- 4236 or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington. D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.