Hyundai Tucson: Tire traction - Consumer information, reporting safety defects & binding arbitration of warranty claims - Hyundai Tucson Owner's ManualHyundai Tucson: 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.

    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 ...

    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 appea ...

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    Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
    Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. ■ If the malfuncti ...

    Bag hooks
    The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 11 lbs (5 kg). Do not use it to secure a load. There is one bag hook on the left side wall in the cargo compartment and there are two hooks on the right ...

    Skidding
    There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: ○ Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. ○ Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or ...