The climate system can temporarily switch to recirculation when the windshield washer is used.
Check that your vehicle has it.
If equipped on the 2025 U.S.-market Tucson gasoline/ICE.
- Required equipment / service
- Equipped gasoline/ICE, Activate upon Washer Fluid Use setting, Equipped 2025 gasoline/ICE
Does the documented scope match your car?
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Published availability and qualifications
If equipped on the 2025 U.S.-market Tucson gasoline/ICE.
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.
Step by step.
- 01
Open Vehicle > Climate > Recirculate Air.
- 02
Enable Activate upon Washer Fluid Use.
- 03
Use the windshield washer normally.
Important limits
- In cold weather the vehicle may refuse recirculation to reduce windshield fogging. Use defrost whenever visibility begins to drop.
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Hyundai Owner's Manual — Recirculating Air When Washer Fluid Is Used
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