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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Terrain mode

Type A
2025 Hyundai Tucson Drive and Terrain Mode Button Type A image. The image displays the center console with a zoomed-in view of the 'DRIVE / TERRAIN' control. A vertical arrow points down to indicate pressing the button, and a curved double-headed arrow shows the toggle switch operation. Describes the function of changing driving modes and selecting terrain settings.

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Type B
2025 Hyundai Tucson Type B Terrain Mode switch image. It displays the 'MODE' toggle switch with a curved arrow indicating vertical operation in a close-up view. This explains the function of moving the switch to select SNOW, MUD, or SAND modes.

2C_TerrainModeButton

Press the DRIVE/TERRAIN button to change from normal driving mode to multi terrain mode. You can select SNOW, MUD, and SAND modes with the MODE switch within 4 seconds. If you press the DRIVE/TERRAIN button again, it changes to drive mode.

Selected mode

Description

SNOW

¼

  • Use this mode when driving on slippery roads.

  • The engine's driving power is properly distributed to the wheels, to help start the vehicle stably on slippery roads or keep tires from slipping.

MUD

½

  • Use this mode when driving on muddy, unpaved or uneven roads.

  • The engine's driving power is properly distributed to the wheels, to secure sufficient driving force that helps start the vehicle.

SAND

¾

  • Use this mode when driving on smooth, dry sand or deep gravel and unpaved roads.

  • The engine's driving power is properly distributed to the wheels, to help drive safely on smooth, dry sand or deep gravel and unpaved roads.

Maintain DRIVE mode when driving on roads in normal conditions. Driving in TERRAIN mode on normal roads may damage the 4WD system and cause mechanical vibration or noise.

When driving (especially when cornering) under normal road conditions in TERRAIN mode, a driver may find minor mechanical vibration or noise, which is extremely normal phenomenon, not a malfunction. When TERRAIN mode is released, such noise or vibration will be immediately gone. When you turn off TERRAIN mode, it can lead to little shocks but this is a normal phenomenon that lasts until the traction forces on the front and rear wheels of the vehicle are released.