2012 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual - Page 316

Maintenance CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER CAUTION • Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in excessive engine wear. • When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust or dirt does not enter the air intake, or damage may result. • Use a HYUNDAI genuine part. Use of non-genuine parts could damage the air flow sensor. Filter inspection The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier. When you replace the climate control air filter, replace it performing the following procedure, and be careful to avoid damaging other components. OLM079015 Filter replacement 1. Open the glove box and remove the support rod (1). 7 29