[CraigS26]

Tucson is a nice car but one thing I have noticed there is lots of air noise around the doors. Anyone else have this. This is a 2023 SEL model.

+1 Except it's Not Air Noise for me - my frt passenger side noise - disappears - on newer asphalt and some other road types (other posts were similar) BUT DOES appear with older asphalt that looks to have light-colored pockmarks - or older concrete . WHERE sound-deadening material needs to go is the big question.

 

[tucsonInLA]

Yeah, I discovered that in short order and don't like it! I prefer to lock my vehicle while I'm fueling, just a safety issue (keep any opportunist riff-raff-out while I'm otherwise occupied!). I tried opening the gas door THEN locking the car, but set the alarm off when closing the gas door after fueling! So, it's actually a 'feature' I REALLY don't like, and think is unsafe, maybe not mechanically, but as far as potential petty crime. Locking the car while fueling might save a LOT of hassle trying to explain why I had to shoot somebody... Until this vehicle, I've pretty much always locked my vehicle while refueling.

Costco! Unlocked is not a problem... Nobody gets out of there fast

 

[Tripp]

Costco! Unlocked is not a problem... Nobody gets out of there fast

Has more to do with someone reaching in and grabbing a wallet, purse or package and running off before you know what happened, or have time to react. Plenty of videos out there, usually thieves approaching the car crouched from the opposite side. Takes only a couple seconds! My prior Subaru had the gas door on the passenger side, so if I left the driver's side unlocked to fill my tank, it would be fairly easy to not notice as I'm hanging up the pump, or notice too late. I always just take out the credit card I need to pay and leave my wallet in the armrest, then lock the doors. A purse would be even more visible. A few years ago I would still have been able to catch and pummel them. Now, in my mid 60's, I'm less able (I hate to admit), and everyone is armed! Could turn into warfare. I travel a lot, often refueling in unfamiliar places, big cities. I learned about this vulnerability from a personal safety seminar at work decades ago, they had gas station videos of it then, made an impression. I just made it a habit. Lock your doors! If you proactively deny the thief an opportunity, you may avoid a potentially lethal confrontation, or just the hassle of losing your wallet, esp while traveling. Maybe it's my age, or maybe it's just caught on video more, but there seems to be growing legions of people out there with no integrity anymore... As my parents always taught me by example, integrity is EVERYTHING in life!

 

[Tripp]

Thanks for the input, Tampa8. That was my recollection of what happened, but maybe I did something else to set off the alarm (not hard to do, it seems!). I didn't try it twice, or experiment further. With your reply, I'll certainly give it another try, and I hope I'm wrong! I thought the gas door would (or should) open simply by proximity to the FOB, that's what the sales guy told me. But (again, my perception) it wouldn't open unless my driver side door was unlocked, and after I locked it as you say, and fueled up, the alarm went off somehow (again, only tried this the one time). It's not unreasonable to expect to be able to lock my car while refueling.

Yeah, I discovered that in short order and don't like it! I prefer to lock my vehicle while I'm fueling, just a safety issue (keep any opportunist riff-raff-out while I'm otherwise occupied!). I tried opening the gas door THEN locking the car, but set the alarm off when closing the gas door after fueling! So, it's actually a 'feature' I REALLY don't like, and think is unsafe, maybe not mechanically, but as far as potential petty crime. Locking the car while fueling might save a LOT of hassle trying to explain why I had to shoot somebody... Until this vehicle, I've

Yeah, I discovered that in short order and don't like it! I prefer to lock my vehicle while I'm fueling, just a safety issue (keep any opportunist riff-raff-out while I'm otherwise occupied!). I tried opening the gas door THEN locking the car, but set the alarm off when closing the gas door after fueling! So, it's actually a 'feature' I REALLY don't like, and think is unsafe, maybe not mechanically, but as far as potential petty crime. Locking the car while fueling might save a LOT of hassle trying to explain why I had to shoot somebody... Until this vehicle, I've pretty much always locked my vehicle while refueling.

I retract my experience of setting the alarm off by closing the gas door! With Tampa8's input, I tried it again, opened the gas door with car unlocked, then locked the car and closed the gas door and the alarm did NOT go off! So, not sure what I did the first time I tried this to set the alarm off, but happy to admit I was wrong, happy to be able to lock my car while refueling (if a little different order than I'm used to), and appreciative of your reply, Tampa8! I regret my error!

 

[Tripp]

I lock my car every time after opening the gas door and never in 16000 miles has the alarm gone off. So something happened.

I tried it again, and you are correct Tampa8. Not sure what I did to set the alarm off last time, but I can, in fact, lock the car after opening the gas door and not set the alarm off. Happy to be corrected. Should have tried it again before posting. I posted a retraction, and appreciate your reply!!

 

[Tampa8]

I tried it again, and you are correct Tampa8. Not sure what I did to set the alarm off last time, but I can, in fact, lock the car after opening the gas door and not set the alarm off. Happy to be corrected. Should have tried it again before posting. I posted a retraction, and appreciate your reply!!

No need to retract it did happen turns out apparently not for the reason you thought.

 

[Tripp]

No need to retract it did happen turns out apparently not for the reason you thought.

Seems like I was setting that alarm off all the time when I first got it. Things are quieter now.

 

[RevLauren]

Has more to do with someone reaching in and grabbing a wallet, purse or package and running off before you know what happened, or have time to react. Plenty of videos out there, usually thieves approaching the car crouched from the opposite side. Takes only a couple seconds! My prior Subaru had the gas door on the passenger side, so if I left the driver's side unlocked to fill my tank, it would be fairly easy to not notice as I'm hanging up the pump, or notice too late. I always just take out the credit card I need to pay and leave my wallet in the armrest, then lock the doors. A purse would be even more visible. A few years ago I would still have been able to catch and pummel them. Now, in my mid 60's, I'm less able (I hate to admit), and everyone is armed! Could turn into warfare. I travel a lot, often refueling in unfamiliar places, big cities. I learned about this vulnerability from a personal safety seminar at work decades ago, they had gas station videos of it then, made an impression. I just made it a habit. Lock your doors! If you proactively deny the thief an opportunity, you may avoid a potentially lethal confrontation, or just the hassle of losing your wallet, esp while traveling. Maybe it's my age, or maybe it's just caught on video more, but there seems to be growing legions of people out there with no integrity anymore... As my parents always taught me by example, integrity is EVERYTHING in life!

Indeed, the world has changed, in some ways for the better, in others for the worse. My upbringing lessons were similar to yours: Integrity, Respect, and Kindness (aka golden rule). Life also felt a bit safer back then, but today the idea of proactive precautions and keeping an eye out... that's common sense and wisdom in action.

 

[RevLauren]

Here's one of my recent discoveries, a 'little' thing, but useful. Maybe everyone in the forum knew about this but me. Was watching some YouTube reviews on upcoming models, the narrator flipped open the under deck storage compartment (where the spare tire is on some trims) and lo and behold, a dedicated, purpose built storage slot for the retractable cargo cover (there are slots for both ends to lock into) when you aren't using it. Small "wow." Instead of trying to decide where to put it when I have the seats down for loading up stuff (leave it in the garage, tuck it on the floorboard behind the front seats, put it on top of the load), I can put it away. I found this very brief video that illustrates.

 

[blnewt]

Here's one of my recent discoveries, a 'little' thing, but useful. Maybe everyone in the forum knew about this but me. Was watching some YouTube reviews on upcoming models, the narrator flipped open the under deck storage compartment (where the spare tire is on some trims) and lo and behold, a dedicated, purpose built storage slot for the retractable cargo cover (there are slots for both ends to lock into) when you aren't using it. Small "wow." Instead of trying to decide where to put it when I have the seats down for loading up stuff (leave it in the garage, tuck it on the floorboard behind the front seats, put it on top of the load), I can put it away. I found this very brief video that illustrates.

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Pretty cool!
Another example of Hyundai thinking at work, if you have a full size spare it won't fit back there, not sure if a donut spare would allow it to fit back there, but maybe???

 

[Tucspouse]

There's more than one thread each on this and the related 'Hyundai Forum' involving all things 'Spare Tire', and discussing both the ICE and the others.

 

[Tucspouse]

I've got one that's more of a "too lazy to find in the 400-page manual" regarding the two separate rear hatch buttons, one of which is off to the side and accessible only when already open. And haven't researched this other item either, but it sure looks like if the hatch is manually pulled down a little for whatever reason while fully open, that it raises to that same part. open position even after its been closed and then the next time the switch is used. I nearly hit my head on the hatch a couple times after opening it, and had to shove it the rest of the way up by hand.

 

[latucson]

Here's one of my recent discoveries, a 'little' thing, but useful. Maybe everyone in the forum knew about this but me. Was watching some YouTube reviews on upcoming models, the narrator flipped open the under deck storage compartment (where the spare tire is on some trims) and lo and behold, a dedicated, purpose built storage slot for the retractable cargo cover (there are slots for both ends to lock into) when you aren't using it. Small "wow." Instead of trying to decide where to put it when I have the seats down for loading up stuff (leave it in the garage, tuck it on the floorboard behind the front seats, put it on top of the load), I can put it away. I found this very brief video that illustrates.

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I have an aftermarket cover and, yes, it does fit, but it's incredibly tight fit. It feels like I am pushing out the far wall to slide / squeeze it into the opposit side square "hole".

Cosilee Hyundai Tucson 2022 2023 2024 Cargo Cover Retractable Rear Trunk Cargo Luggage Security Shade Cover Shield Compatible for Tuscon 2023 2024 Accessories

 

[garyahouse]

The same week I bought the car, that cargo cover got stuck in the corner of my closet and I forgot all about it. I didn't want it in the first place, but it came with the car as part of the "package."

 

[Rocket]

I've got one that's more of a "too lazy to find in the 400-page manual" regarding the two separate rear hatch buttons, one of which is off to the side and accessible only when already open. And haven't researched this other item either, but it sure looks like if the hatch is manually pulled down a little for whatever reason while fully open, that it raises to that same part. open position even after its been closed and then the next time the switch is used. I nearly hit my head on the hatch a couple times after opening it, and had to shove it the rest of the way up by hand.

Not sure if this is what you're talking about, but here's a trick the salesman went over with me when I picked up my Tucson. You open the rear hatch, then manually move it up or down until it's at your desired height so it won't decapitate you when you walk up to it. When it's at the height you want, push and hold the hatch closing button that's on the lower edge of the hatch. Then it will raise up to that same height every time it's opened.

 

[Tucspouse]

Thanks, Rocket. But the symptoms with mine seem more like a matter of just having it settle at whatever location it was manully set to last. It's good to know there might be a special purpose for that switch off to the right of center.

 

[KevMeist]

Here's one of my recent discoveries, a 'little' thing, but useful. Maybe everyone in the forum knew about this but me. Was watching some YouTube reviews on upcoming models, the narrator flipped open the under deck storage compartment (where the spare tire is on some trims) and lo and behold, a dedicated, purpose built storage slot for the retractable cargo cover (there are slots for both ends to lock into) when you aren't using it. Small "wow." Instead of trying to decide where to put it when I have the seats down for loading up stuff (leave it in the garage, tuck it on the floorboard behind the front seats, put it on top of the load), I can put it away. I found this very brief video that illustrates.

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Neat, but don’t think my Hybrid has that (I’ll have to check today). It does have all sorts of compartments when that cover is raised.

 

[20-yr Owner]

OK, here's a late add: I have really come to appreciate the blind spot cameras that operate when you use your turn signals!!!
I confess, after 60 years of depending on the side view mirrors I wasn't eager to embrace the cameras, plus it's just an ingrained habit to glance at the mirrors. But what finally convinced me was a little experiment.
I have always positioned my side view mirrors to cover as much of the blind spot as possible, which means I can only see the side of the car by leaning towards the door a little bit. So...I went to a nearby park, positioned the car so that I could barely see a sign (across the road) in my side mirror. Then I turned on my left turn signal, and I could see the side of the car, the entire blind spot, and well past the sign that I could barely see in the mirror.
It really does eliminate the blind spot completely. In fact, I would now be happy if the side mirrors were completely gone, which would certainly improve visibility when making a right turn.

 

[blnewt]

OK, here's a late add: I have really come to appreciate the blind spot cameras that operate when you use your turn signals!!!
I confess, after 60 years of depending on the side view mirrors I wasn't eager to embrace the cameras, plus it's just an ingrained habit to glance at the mirrors. But what finally convinced me was a little experiment.
I have always positioned my side view mirrors to cover as much of the blind spot as possible, which means I can only see the side of the car by leaning towards the door a little bit. So...I went to a nearby park, positioned the car so that I could barely see a sign (across the road) in my side mirror. Then I turned on my left turn signal, and I could see the side of the car, the entire blind spot, and well past the sign that I could barely see in the mirror.
It really does eliminate the blind spot completely. In fact, I would now be happy if the side mirrors were completely gone, which would certainly improve visibility when making a right turn.

It's one of my favorite features, not as great at night for sure, but a game-changer in the day. And like you, I position my side mirrors for maximum blind spot coverage, even if you have to strain your neck a bit at times

 

[KevMeist]

Indeed, the world has changed, in some ways for the better, in others for the worse. My upbringing lessons were similar to yours: Integrity, Respect, and Kindness (aka golden rule). Life also felt a bit safer back then, but today the idea of proactive precautions and keeping an eye out... that's common sense and wisdom in action.

I was raised the son of a London "bobby". I'm retired FBI. So, the vast majority of people in that line of work have respect for other people's "stuff". I know that I sure do. I wish everyone had that respect but I know better.

Is it my imagination or is the percentage of people that don't have respect getting bigger?