2026 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual
Year:
2026
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Tucson
Table of Contents
- Introduction
7
Introduction
8
HYUNDAI Motor America
9
Safety messages
10
Vehicle modifications
11
Exterior overview (Front view)
14
Exterior overview (Rear view)
15
Interior overview
16
Center console overview
18
Steering wheel control overview
21
Important safety precautions
26
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
26
Restrain All Children
26
Airbag Hazards
26
Driver Distraction
26
Never Drink or Take Drugs and Drive.
27
Control Your Speed
27
Keep Your Vehicle In Proper Operating Condition - Inspecting Your Tires
27
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
27
Seats
29
Safety Precautions
30
Front Seats
32
Rear Seats
37
Head Restraints
41
Seat warmers
47
Air ventilation seats
51
Seat belts
53
Seat Belt Safety Precautions
53
Seat Belt Warning Light
54
Seat Belt Restraint System
56
Pretensioner seat belt
61
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions
63
Care of Seat Belts
65
Child Restraint System (CRS)
66
Children Always in the Rear
66
Selecting a Child Restraint System
67
Installing a Child Restraint System
69
Supplemental restraint system - airbags
77
SRS Components
79
Where are the Airbags?
80
How does the Airbag System Operate?
84
What to Expect After an Airbag Inflates
87
SRS Warning Light
88
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
88
Why didn't My Airbag Go Off In a Collision?
95
SRS Care
101
Additional Safety Precautions
102
Instrument cluster
106
Instrument cluster control
107
Gauges and meters
108
Transmission shift indicator
115
Warning and indicator lights
115
Cluster display messages
132
Cluster display
139
Cluster display control
139
View modes
139
Vehicle settings (infotainment system)
144
Accessing your vehicle
150
Smart key
150
Immobilizer system
160
Hyundai Digital Key
161
Digital key (smartphone)
161
Digital key (Card key)
169
Used vehicle/Digital key maintenance
174
Limitations of the system
174
Door locks
176
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
176
Operating door unlocks from inside the vehicle
178
Auto door lock/unlock features
180
Child-protector rear door locks
180
Theft-alarm system
182
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
184
Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
185
Advanced Rear Occupant Alert settings
185
Advanced Rear Occupant Alert operation
185
Advanced Rear Occupant Alert precautions
187
Declaration of conformity
188
Integrated memory system
190
Storing memory positions
190
Recalling memory positions
190
Resetting the integrated memory system
191
While resetting integrated memory system
191
Seat easy access operation
191
Steering wheel
193
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
193
Tilt/telescopic steering
193
Steering wheel heater
195
Horn
196
Haptic warning/Steering wheel vibration warning
196
Mirrors
197
Inside rearview mirror
197
Side view mirrors
210
Reverse parking aid
212
Windows
214
Power windows
214
Panoramic Sunroof
219
Power Sunshade
220
Tilt open/close
220
Slide open/close
221
Automatic reversal
221
Resetting the sunroof
223
Sunroof open warning
224
Hood
225
Opening the hood
225
Closing the hood
226
Liftgate
227
Opening the liftgate
227
Closing the liftgate
227
Emergency liftgate safety release
228
Power liftgate
230
Power liftgate operating conditions
230
Operating the power liftgate
232
Automatic reversal
234
Setting the power liftgate
235
Resetting the power liftgate
236
Emergency liftgate safety release
236
Smart liftgate
238
Using smart liftgate
238
Deactivating smart liftgate
239
Detecting area
240
Fuel filler door
241
Opening the fuel filler door
241
Closing the fuel filler door
242
Head-up display (HUD)
245
Head-up display settings
245
Head-up display information
246
Precautions while using the head-up display
246
Vehicle system OTA update
248
Downloading software
248
Approving software update
248
Preparing software update
248
Updating software
249
Exterior lights
252
Lighting control
252
High beam operation
254
Turn signals and lane change signals
255
Battery saver function
255
Headlight delay function
256
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
256
Welcome system
257
High Beam Assist (HBA)
259
High Beam Assist settings
259
High Beam Assist operation
260
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations
261
Interior lights
263
Interior lights auto off
263
Front lights
263
Rear personal lamps
264
Vanity mirror lamp
264
Glove box lamp
265
Interior button lights
265
Mood lighting
266
Cargo area lamp
267
Wipers and washers
268
Front windshield wipers
269
Front windshield washers
270
Rear window wipers and washers
271
Manual climate control system
273
Heating and air conditioning
273
System operation
278
System maintenance
279
Automatic climate control system
282
Automatic heating and air conditioning
283
Manual heating and air conditioning
284
System maintenance
291
Windshield defrosting and defogging
294
Manual climate control system
294
Automatic climate control system
295
Rear window defroster
296
Climate control additional features
298
Air conditioning auto-drying
298
Auto defogging system
299
Auto dehumidify
300
Recirculating air when washer fluid is used
300
Recirculating air when entering a tunnel
301
Scheduled ventilation control
302
Storage compartment
303
Center console storage
303
Glove box
304
Passenger seat open tray
304
Cargo tray
304
Interior features
306
Cup holder
306
Sunvisor
307
Power outlet
308
USB charger
309
Wireless smartphone charging system
311
Clock
313
Coat hook
314
Floor mat anchor(s)
314
Cargo net holder
315
Exterior features
317
Roof side rails
317
Infotainment system
319
USB port
319
Antenna
321
Steering wheel remote controls
321
Infotainment System
322
Bluetooth® wireless technology
323
Before driving
328
Before entering the vehicle
328
Before starting
328
Vehicle break-in process
329
Engine Start/Stop button
330
Vehicle auto-shut off
335
Operating conditions
335
Deactivating conditions
335
System operation
335
Automatic transmission
337
Automatic transmission operation (Shift lever type)
337
Automatic transmission operation (Rotary gear shift dial type)
341
Cluster display message
347
Paddle shifter (manual shift mode)
351
Parking
352
Good driving practices
352
Braking system
354
Power-assist brakes
354
Disc brakes wear indicator
355
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
355
Auto hold
359
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
363
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
365
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
367
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
368
Crosswind Stability Control (CSC)
369
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
370
Brake Assistant System (BAS)
372
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
373
Good braking practices
373
Four wheel drive (4WD)
375
Four wheel drive (4WD) operation
376
4WD Terrain Mode
378
Emergency precautions
379
Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
381
ISG system operation
381
ISG system off
384
Conditions that restart the engine
384
ISG malfunction
385
Calibrating the battery sensor
385
Smart ISG system
387
Smart ISG features
387
Drive mode integrated control system
393
Drive mode features
394
Active air flap
396
Malfunction
396
Special driving conditions
398
Hazardous driving conditions
398
Rocking the vehicle
398
Smooth cornering
399
Driving at night
399
Driving in the rain
399
Driving in flooded areas
400
Highway driving
400
Winter driving
401
Snow or icy conditions
401
Winter precautions
403
Trailer towing
406
If you decide to pull a trailer
407
Trailer equipment and accessories
410
Driving with a trailer
411
Maintenance when towing a trailer
413
Vehicle load limit
415
Before Using Driver Assistance System
424
Driver assistance system settings
425
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front View Camera Only)
427
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
427
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
429
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
431
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)
441
Forward Collision-Avoidance assist settings
442
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
444
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
450
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
461
Lane Keeping Assist settings
461
Lane Keeping Assist Operation
462
Lane Keeping Assist Malfunction and Limitations
466
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
469
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
470
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
472
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
475
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
481
Safe Exit Warning settings
481
Safe Exit Warning operation
482
Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
484
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
487
Manual Speed Limit Assist Operation
487
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
491
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Settings
491
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Operation
492
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Malfunction and Limitations
495
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
498
Driver Attention Warning Settings
498
Inattentive Driving Warning Operation
499
Driver Attention Warning Malfunction and Limitations
501
Forward Attention Warning (FAW)
505
Forward Attention Warning settings
505
Forward Attention Warning operation
506
Forward Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
507
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
510
Blind-Spot View Monitor Settings
511
Blind-Spot View Monitor Operation
511
Blind-Spot View Monitor Malfunction
512
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
513
Smart Cruise Control Settings
513
Smart Cruise Control Operation
514
Smart Cruise Control Malfunction and Limitations
525
Emergency Stop (ES)
532
Emergency Stop operation
532
Emergency Stop malfunction and limitations
535
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
536
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Settings
536
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Operation
537
Limitations of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
538
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
543
Lane Following Assist Settings
543
Lane Following Assist Operation
543
Lane Following Assist Malfunction and Limitations
547
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
548
Highway Driving Assist settings
549
Highway Driving Assist Operation
549
Highway Driving Assist Malfunction and Limitations
553
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
556
Rear View Monitor settings
556
Rear View Monitor Operation
557
Rear View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations
559
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
560
Surround View Monitor settings
560
Surround View Monitor Operation
562
Surround View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations
564
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
566
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance assist settings
567
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
567
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
572
Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
579
Parking Distance Warning settings
579
Parking Distance Warning Operation
580
Parking Distance Warning Malfunction and Limitations
582
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
586
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
586
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
587
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
589
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
594
Remote Smart Parking Assist Settings
594
Remote Smart Parking Assist Operation
595
Remote Smart Parking Assist Malfunction and Limitations
600
Driver Assistance System Sensors
607
Cameras
607
Radars
609
Ultrasonic sensors
611
Declaration Of Conformity
613
Front radar
613
Hazard Warning Flasher
616
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving
617
If the engine stalls while driving
617
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
617
If you have a flat tire while driving
617
If The Engine Will Not Start
618
Jump Starting
619
If The Engine Overheats
624
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
626
Check tire pressure
626
Tire pressure monitoring system
628
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
629
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale
629
TPMS Malfunction Indicator
630
Changing a tire with TPMS
631
If You Have A Flat Tire (With Spare Tire)
633
Jack and tools
633
Changing tires
634
Jack label
639
Towing
641
Engine Compartment
648
Maintenance Services
649
Guide to HYUNDAI genuine parts
649
Owner’s responsibility
650
Owner maintenance precautions
651
Owner Maintenance
652
Owner maintenance schedule
652
Scheduled Maintenance Services
654
Normal maintenance schedule
655
Normal maintenance schedule
659
Maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions
660
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items
662
Engine oil and filter
662
Drive belts
662
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
662
Fuel filter
662
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
662
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses
662
Air cleaner filter
662
Spark plugs
663
Cooling system
663
Engine coolant
663
Automatic Transmission fluid
663
Brake hoses and lines
663
Brake fluid
664
Parking brake
664
Brake discs, pads, calipers, and rotors
664
Drive shaft and related
664
Suspension mounting bolts
664
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
664
Air conditioning refrigerant
664
Engine Oil
665
Checking the engine oil level
665
Checking the engine oil and filter
666
Engine Coolant
668
Checking the coolant level
668
Changing coolant
670
Brake Fluid
671
Checking the brake fluid level
671
Washer Fluid
672
Checking the washer fluid level
672
Air Cleaner
673
Filter replacement
673
Cabin Air Filter
675
Filter inspection
675
Filter replacement
675
Wiper Blades
677
Blade inspection
677
Blade replacement
677
Battery
680
For longer battery life
681
Battery capacity label
682
Battery recharging
682
Reset items
684
Tires And Wheels
685
Tire Care
685
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures
686
Check tire inflation pressure
686
Tire rotation
687
Wheel alignment and tire balance
687
Tire replacement
688
Wheel replacement
689
Tire traction
689
Tire maintenance
690
Tire sidewall labeling
690
Tire terminology and definitions
693
All season tires
697
Summer tires
697
Snow tires
697
Radial-ply tires
698
Low aspect ratio tires
698
Fuses
699
Instrument panel fuse replacement
700
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
701
Fuse panel description
703
Light Bulbs
711
Headlight, parking light, turn signal light, daytime running light (DRL) replacement
712
Side repeater light replacement
713
Rear combination light replacement
714
High mounted stop light replacement
718
License plate light replacement
718
Interior light replacement
719
Appearance Care
721
Exterior care
721
Interior care
726
Emission Control System
730
1. Crankcase emission control system
730
2. Evaporative emission control system including onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
730
3. Exhaust emission control system
731
Fuel Requirements
733
Gasoline engine
733
Dimensions
738
Engine
739
Bulb Wattage
740
Tires And Wheels
741
Air Conditioning System
742
Volume And Weight
743
Reference Weight And Distance When Towing A Trailer
744
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities
745
Recommended SAE viscosity number
746
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
748
Vehicle Certification Label
749
Tire Specification And Pressure Label
750
Engine Number
751
Refrigerant Label
752
Air Conditioner Compressor Label
753
Operation In Foreign Countries
754
Hyundai Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy
755
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
756
Reporting Safety Defects
757
FCC statement
757
Consumer Information
759
Open Source Software Notice
760
Index
761
2026 Hyundai Tucson Overview
Owner's Manual
The Owner's Manual for the 2026 Hyundai Tucson serves as your essential guide to understanding your vehicle's features and functionalities. It provides critical information about the car's operation, maintenance, and safety. By familiarizing yourself with this comprehensive document, you'll gain insights into the Tucson's numerous technologies, recommended service intervals, and troubleshooting advice. This manual aims to enhance your driving experience by ensuring that you're aware of the full spectrum of capabilities that your vehicle offers, from its innovative infotainment system to its advanced safety protocols. Proper use of the Owner’s Manual will help you maximize your Tucson’s performance and ensure it remains in excellent condition throughout its lifespan.
Introduction
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson stands as a testament to modern design and engineering excellence, blending style, functionality, and advanced technology into a compact SUV that appeals to diverse lifestyles. With its bold exterior contours and spacious interior, the Tucson is designed not just to turn heads but also to deliver optimum comfort and versatility for daily commutes and weekend adventures alike. This model year emphasizes sustainability and efficiency while still delivering a thrilling driving experience, making it an ideal choice for eco-conscious drivers.
Powertrains
The 2026 Tucson presents a range of robust powertrains to cater to varying needs and preferences. The base model is equipped with a fuel-efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, providing a balanced blend of power and economy. For those seeking a more dynamic driving experience, the hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants offer advanced technologies designed to maximize fuel efficiency while reducing emissions. Each option is coupled with an intuitive automatic transmission, ensuring smooth and responsive driving—whether you're navigating city streets or cruising along the highway.
Trims
The Tucson offers a well-thought-out range of trims, including the base SE, the sporty SEL, the luxurious Limited, and the eco-friendly Hybrid versions. Each trim boasts unique features tailored to specific preferences, from the SE’s indispensable essentials to the Limited's premium amenities like leather upholstery and advanced safety features. Customization options allow for personalization, ensuring that each driver can find a Tucson that reflects their individual style and requirements.
Features
Equipped with a wealth of modern features, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson ensures a superior driving experience. Key highlight features include a state-of-the-art infotainment system, equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a premium sound system, and a suite of advanced driver-assistance technologies such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Coupled with spacious interior comforts like ample cargo space, panoramic sunroof options, and a user-friendly touchscreen interface, the Tucson epitomizes convenience, safety, and connectivity, making each journey enjoyable and efficient.
User manual download
The Hyundai Tucson owner manual for the 2026 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2026 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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