Quick answer

About 30 minutes after shutdown, Auto-Dry can run the blower to remove moisture from the A/C system and reduce odors.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

If equipped on the 2025 U.S.-market Tucson gasoline/ICE.

Required equipment / service
Equipped gasoline/ICE, Air Conditioner Auto-Dry, Equipped 2025 gasoline/ICE
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Source-named equipment or service
  • Equipped gasoline/ICE
  • Air Conditioner Auto-Dry
  • Equipped 2025 gasoline/ICE
Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
Published availability and qualifications

If equipped on the 2025 U.S.-market Tucson gasoline/ICE.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Climate & air quality orientation diagram for Hyundai Tucson
Climate & air quality orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Open Vehicle > Climate > Climate Features.

  2. 02

    Enable Air Conditioner Auto-Dry.

  3. 03

    After the A/C has run long enough, turn the vehicle off and leave it parked.

  4. 04

    If battery charge and outside temperature conditions are suitable, the blower starts about 30 minutes later.

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Important limits

  • A cycle ends after about 10 minutes, when the vehicle is started, or when remote climate is activated. It reduces odors but may not remove every odor.
Owner feedback

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Primary evidence

Hyundai Owner's Manual — Air Conditioning Auto-Drying

Relevant section or page: 5-122. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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Editorial record

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Scope and steps were checked by Car Cheat Codes Editorial Review. A guide is narrowed or corrected when the source does not support a broader claim.

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