Hyundai Santa Fe User manual

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This Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.
OWNER'S I.D.
ORIGINAL OWNER
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
DELIVERY DATE
(Date Sold to Original Retail purchaser)
DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any
time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all Hyundai models and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment.
As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehicle.
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A010A02A-AAT WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI VEHICLE
o New Vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited Warranty
o New Vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Limited Powertrain Warranty (original owner only)
o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o California Emission Control System Warranty (if applicable)
o Emission Performance Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
NOTE:
Detailed warranty information is provided in your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.
A020A01A-AAT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE
ThemaintenancerequirementsforyournewHyundaiarefoundinSection5.Astheowner,itisyourresponsibility
to see that all maintenance operations specified by the manufacturer are carried out at the appropriate intervals.
Whenthevehicleisusedinseveredrivingconditions,morefrequentmaintenanceisrequiredforsomeoperations.
Maintenance requirements for severe operating conditions are also included in Section 5.
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A040A01A-AAT FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who
drive Hyundais. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which
we're very proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read
it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.
Themanufactureralsorecommendsthatallserviceandmaintenanceonyourcarbeperformed by an authorized Hyundai
dealer. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may
be required.
A050A04A-AAT HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Note : Becausefuture owners willalso needthe informationincludedinthis manual, ifyou sellthis Hyundai,please leave
the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.
CAUTION:
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not
meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifica-
tions listed on Page 9-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual and which also appear
in the Service Station Information on the back cover of the Owner's Manual.
Copyright 2004 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in
any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor
Company.
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A070A01A-AAT CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
YourHyundaishouldnotbemodifiedinanyway.Suchmodificationsmayadverselyaffecttheperformance,safety
ordurability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violateconditions of the limited warranties covering the vehicle.
Certainmodificationsmay also be inviolationofregulationsestablished by the U.S.DepartmentofTransportation
and other federal or state agencies.
A080A01S-AAT TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possible for an
improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic systems. For this
reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instructions or consult your Hyundai
dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you choose to install one of these devices.
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A090A01A-AAT SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
These titles indicate the following:
WARNING:
This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if
the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
CAUTION:
This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is
not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.
NOTE:
This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
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Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts
1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same parts
used by Hyundai Motor Company to manu-
facture vehicles. They are designed and
tested for the optimum safety, performance,
and reliability to our customers.
2. Why should you use genuine parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are engineered and
built to meet rigid manufacturing require-
ments. Using imitation, counterfeit or used
salvage parts is not covered under the
Hyundai New Vehicle Limited Warranty or
anyother Hyundai warranty. In addition, any
damage to or failure of Genuine Hyundai
Parts caused by the installation or failure of
animitation, counterfeit or usedsalvagepart
is not covered by any Hyundai Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are purchasing
Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Lookfor theHyundaiGenuineParts Logoon
the package (see below).
HyundaiGenuinePartsexportedtotheUnited
States are packaged with labels written only
in English.
HyundaiGenuinePartsareonlysoldthrough
authorized Hyundai Dealerships.
Tofindtheclosestauthorizeddealercall
1-800-826-CARS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
5
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
FEATURESOFYOURHYUNDAI
DRIVINGYOURHYUNDAI
WHATTO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
CORROSIONPREVENTION&APPEARANCECARE
VEHICLEMAINTENANCEREQUIREMENTS
DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE
EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMS
CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS &
BINDINGARBITRATIONOFWARRANTYCLAIMS
VEHICLESPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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INSTRUMENTSANDCONTROLS
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1. Multi-Function Light Switch
2. Instrument Cluster
3. Horn and Driver's Airbag
4. Trip Switch / Trip Computer Switch (If installed)
5. Ignition Switch
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
7. Hazard Warning Light Switch
8. Digital Clock
9. Passenger Airbag OFF Indicator Light
10.Rear Window Defroster Switch
11.Audio System (If installed)
12.Passenger's Airbag
13.Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
14.Hood Release Lever
15.Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch)
16.Traction Control System Switch (If installed)
17.Cruise Control Switch (If installed)
18.Steering Wheel Tilt Lever
19.Ashtray
20.Parking Brake Lever
21.Shift Lever
22.Power Outlet
23.Cigarette Lighter
24.Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel (If installed)
25.Glove Box
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these
areas, wash them with water immediately.
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YOURVEHICLEATAGLANCE
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-48.
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
Charging System Warning Light
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
Door Ajar Warning Light and Chime
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator LightSeat Belt Reminder Light and Chime
Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
Cruise Indicator Light (If installed)
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)
4WD System Warning Light (If installed)
Traction Control Indicator Lights (If installed)
Cruise SET Indicator Light (If installed)
Front Fog Indicator Light (If installed)
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Fuel Recommendations ................................................ 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai..................................... 1-3
Keys.............................................................................. 1-3
Door Locks ................................................................... 1-4
Theft-Alarm System ...................................................... 1-8
Power Windows .......................................................... 1-11
Seats........................................................................... 1-12
Seat Belts.................................................................... 1-19
Child Restraint System ............................................... 1-26
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG)
System (SRS)........................................................... 1-34
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ...................... 1-46
Warning and Indicator Lights ...................................... 1-48
Trip Computer ............................................................. 1-55
Multi-Function Light Switch ......................................... 1-57
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch............................... 1-60
Sunroof ....................................................................... 1-69
Mirror........................................................................... 1-73
Hood Release ............................................................. 1-85
Cruise Control............................................................. 1-89
Heating and Cooling Control ....................................... 1-92
Stereo Sound System............................................... 1-108
Audio System............................................................ 1-110
Antenna..................................................................... 1-137
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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2FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION:
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems that
are caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight.)
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WhatAboutGasohol?
Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline
and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be used
in your Hyundai. However, if your engine devel-
ops driveability problems, the use of 100%
unleaded gasoline is recommended. Fuels with
unspecified quantities of alcohol, or alcohols
other than ethanol, should not be used.
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Use Unleaded Gasoline
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher must be used in your Hyundai.
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Use of MTBE
Hyundai recommends that fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not
be used in your Hyundai.
FuelcontainingMTBE over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle per-
formance and produce vapor lock or hard
starting.
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Do Not Use Methanol
Fuelscontainingmethanol(woodalcohol)should
not be used in your Hyundai. This type of fuel
can reduce vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
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UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
!CAUTION:
o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.
o The fuel cap must be tightened at least
3 clicks, otherwise " " light may
illuminate.
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3
KEYSBREAKINGINYOURNEWHYUNDAI
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OperationinForeignCountries
Ifyou are going todriveyourHyundai in another
country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-
tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
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Gasolines for Cleaner Air
To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai rec-
ommends that you use gasolines treated with
detergent additives, which help prevent deposit
formation in the engine. These gasolines will
help the engine run cleaner and enhance per-
formance of the Emission Control System.
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During the First 1,200 Miles (2,000 Km)
No formal "break-in" procedure is required with
your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-
utetotheeconomicaloperationanddurabilityof
yourHyundaiby observing thefollowingrecom-
mendations during the first 1,200 miles (2,000
km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/h).
o Whiledriving, keep your engine speed (rpm,
or revolutions per minute) between 2,000
rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start
quickly or depress the accelerator pedal
fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid
hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't
drive so slowly in too high a gear that the
engine "bucks"-shift to a lower gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed
from time to time.
o Don'tlettheengineidlelongerthan3minutes
at one time.
o Don'ttowatrailerduringthefirst1,200miles
(2,000 km) of operation.
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B030A01HR
For greater convenience, the same key oper-
ates all the locks in your Hyundai. However,
because the doors can be locked without a key,
carrying a spare key is recommended in case
you accidentally lock one key inside the car.
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4DOOR LOCKS
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ILLUMINATEDIGNITION SWITCH
(Ifinstalled)
Whenever either front door is opened, the igni-
tion switch will be illuminated for your conve-
nience, provided the ignition switch is not in the
"ON" position.
The light will go off approximately 10 seconds
afterclosing thedoor orwhentheignitionswitch
is turned on.
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WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be-
fore you drive away (especially if there
arechildreninthecar), besure thatall the
doors are securely closed and locked so
that the doors cannot be opened from
the inside. This helps ensure that the
doors will not be opened accidentally.
Also, when combined with the proper
use of seat belts, locking the doors helps
keep occupants from being ejected from
the car in case of an accident.
o Before opening the door, always look for
and avoid oncoming traffic.
o In case of accident, the door is unlocked
automatically (If installed).
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Record Your Key Number
A code number is stamped on the number plate
that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This
keynumberplateshouldnotbeleftwiththe keys
but kept in a safe place, not in the vehicle. The
key number should also be recorded in a place
where it can be found in an emergency.
Ifyouneedadditional keys, or if you shouldlose
your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can
make new keys if you can supply the key
number.
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5
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Locking, unlocking front doors with a
key
o The door can be locked or unlocked with a
key.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward the
frontofthevehicleandunlockitbyturningthe
key toward the rear.
NOTE:
The driver's door can be unlocked by turn-
ing the key once toward the rear. If you wish
to unlock all doors, turn the key again
toward the rear within 4 seconds.
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Locking From the Outside
(Driver's side-without key)
The door can be locked without a key. To lock
the door, first push the inside lock switch to the
"LOCK" position so that the red mark on the
switch is not visible, then close the door.
NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the
driver's door to the "LOCK" position,
only the driver's door can be locked.
o If your vehicle is equipped with the cen-
tral door locking system, the door will
not lock if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the front doors are closed.
o When locking the door this way, be care-
ful not to lock the door with the ignition
key left in the vehicle.
o To reduce the chances of theft, always
remove the ignition key, close all win-
dows, and lock all doors and the tail gate
when leaving your vehicle unattended.
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6
The door can be locked without a key. To lock
the door, first push the inside lock switch to the
"LOCK" position so that the red mark on the
switch is not visible, then close the door.
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Locking From the Outside
(Passenger's side-without key)
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Locking From the Inside
(Driver's side)
Tolockthedoorfromtheinside,simplyclosethe
door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK"
position.
NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the
driver's door to the "LOCK" position,
only the driver's door can be locked.
o When the door is locked, the red mark on
the switch is not visible.
o The driver's door can be opened by
pulling the inside door handle even if the
lock switch is depressed.
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UNLOCK LOCK
NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the
passenger's door to the "LOCK" posi-
tion, all doors can be locked.
o If your vehicle is equipped with the cen-
tral door locking system, the door will
not lock if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the front doors are closed.
o When locking the door this way, be care-
ful not to lock the door with the ignition
key left in the vehicle.
o To reduce the chances of theft, always
remove the ignition key, close all win-
dows, and lock all doors and the tail gate
when leaving your vehicle unattended.
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Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
YourHyundaiisequippedwith leftandrightside
"child-protector" rear door locks. When the lock
mechanismis engaged,therear doorcannotbe
openedfromtheinside.Itsuseisrecommended
whenever there are small children in the rear
seat.
To engage the child-protector feature so that
the door cannot be opened from the inside,
move the child-protector lever to the " "
position and close the door. Move the lever to
the" " position whennormaldooroperation
is desired.
To open the door from the outside, pull the
outside door handle.
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Locking From the Inside
(Passenger's side)
Tolockthedoorfromtheinside,simplyclosethe
door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK"
position. When this is done, neither the outside
nor the passenger's inside door handles can be
used.
NOTE:
o When pushing the lock switch of the
passenger's door to the "LOCK" posi-
tion, all doors can be locked.
o When the door is locked, the red mark on
the switch is not visible.
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LOCK
UNLOCK
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Central Door Locks (If installed)
Thecentral doorlockingswitchis locatedonthe
driver's arm rest. It is operated by depressing
eitherthe "LOCK"or"UNLOCK" ofthedoor lock
switch.
NOTE:
o When pushing the "LOCK" of the driver's
door lock switch, all vehicle doors will
lock. If any door is open when the switch
is depressed, the door will remain locked
when closed.
o When pushing the "UNLOCK" of the
switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.
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8THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
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Armed Stage
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the
system as described below.
1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch.
2) Make sure that the hood and tail gate are
closed and latched.
3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of the
keyless entry system.
After completion of the steps above, the turn
signal lights will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.
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LOCK
UNLOCK
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(Ifinstalled)
This system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the car. This sys-
tem is operated in three stages : the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the "Alarm" stage
and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible alarm
with blinking of the turn signal lights.
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KEYLESSENTRY SYSTEM (If installed)
Lockingdoors
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK" button on the transmitter.
3. Atthesametimealldoorslock,theturnsignal
lights will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.
Unlockingdoors
1. Push the "UNLOCK" button on the transmit-
ter.
2. At the same time the driver's door unlocks,
theturnsignallightswillblinktwicetoindicate
that the system is disarmed.
NOTE:
If you wish to unlock all doors, press the
"UNLOCK" button on the transmitter again
within 4 seconds.
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Alarm Stage
Thealarmwillbeactivated ifanyofthefollowing
occurs while the car is parked and the system
is armed.
1) A front or rear door is opened without using
the transmitter or the ignition key.
2) The tail gate is opened without using the
transmitter or the ignition key.
3) The hood is opened.
Thesirenwillsoundandtheturnsignallightswill
blink continuously for about 30 seconds (This
will repeat 3 times). To turn off the system,
unlockthe door or tail gate using the transmitter
or the ignition key.
CAUTION:
Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
NOTE:
o If any door, the tail gate or engine hood
remains open, the system will not be
armed. If this happens, rearm the system
as described above.
o If the "LOCK" button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds after pushing the
"LOCK" button on the transmitter, the
siren will sound once to indicate that the
system is armed.
CAUTION:
Do not arm the system until all passengers
haveleft thecar.If thesystem is armedwhile
a passenger(s) remains in the car, the alarm
may be activated when the remaining
passenger(s) leaves the car.
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Disarmed Stage
The system will be disarmed by using the
transmitter or the ignition key.
The driver's door is unlocked by depressing
once the "UNLOCK" button on the transmitter.
If you wish to unlock all doors, press the "UN-
LOCK" button on the transmitter again within 4
seconds.
Wheneverthe stepaboveis completed,theturn
signal lights will blink twice to indicate that the
system is disarmed.
NOTE:
The system will rearm if a door, tail gate, or
hood is not opened within 30 seconds.
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