Hyundai Santa Fe 2005 User Guide
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCEB255A03O-AATINDICATOR 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 LightDoor Ajar Warning Light and Chime
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator Light Seat 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...............................................1-109
Audio System............................................................1-111
Antenna.....................................................................1-138
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FUEL 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.)
B010B01A-AATWhat About Gasohol?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.
B010A04A-AATUse Unleaded GasolineUnleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher must be used in your Hyundai.
B010C01A-AATUse of MTBEHyundai 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.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen
Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle per-
formance and produce vapor lock or hard
starting.
B010D01A-AATDo Not Use MethanolFuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) 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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B010A01O
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
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CAUTION:
o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.
o The fuel cap must be tightened until cap
clicks, otherwise " " light will
illuminate.
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KEYS
BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Hyundai in another
country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-
tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo 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.
B020A01S-AATDuring the First 1,200 Miles (2,000 Km)No formal "break-in" procedure is required with
your new Hyundai. However, you can contrib-
ute to the economical operation and durability of
your Hyundai by observing the following recom-
mendations during the first 1,200 miles (2,000
km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/h).
o While driving, 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't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes
at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles
(2,000 km) of operation.
B030A01A-AAT
B030A01HRFor 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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DOOR LOCKS!
B040A02Y-AAT
B030C01JM-AATILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCH
(If installed)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
after closing the door or when the ignition switch
is turned on.
B030C01E-1
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be-
fore you drive away (especially if there
are children in the car), be sure that all 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).
B030B01A-AATRecord Your Key NumberA code number is stamped on the number plate
that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This
key number plate should not be left with the 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.
If you need additional keys, or if you should lose
your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can
make new keys if you can supply the key
number.
B030B01HR
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B040B01O-AATLocking, unlocking front doors with a
keyo The door can be locked or unlocked with a
key.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward the
front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the
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.
HSM2003
LOCK
UNLOCK
B040C02O-AATLocking 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.
B040C01O
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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.
B045C02O-AATLocking From the Outside
(Passenger's side-without key)
B040C01O-D
B040D01O-AATLocking From the Inside
(Driver's side)To lock the door from the inside, simply close the
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.
HSM362
UNLOCKLOCK
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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B040E04A-AATChild-Protector Rear Door LockYour Hyundai is equipped with left and right side
"child-protector" rear door locks. When the lock
mechanism is engaged, the rear door cannot be
opened from the inside. Its use is recommended
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 when normal door operation
is desired.
To open the door from the outside, pull the
outside door handle.
B045D01O-AATLocking From the Inside
(Passenger's side)To lock the door from the inside, simply close the
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.
HSM362-DHSM170-1
LOCK
UNLOCK
B040G02O-AATCentral Door Locks (If installed)The central door locking switch is located on the
driver's arm rest. It is operated by depressing
either the "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" of the door 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.
B040G01O-A
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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEMB075B01O-AATArmed Stage
B075B01O
LOCKUNLOCKB070A01A-AAT(If installed)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.
B070F02O-AATKEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (If installed)
NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Locking doors1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK" button on the transmitter.
3. At the same time all doors lock, the turn signal
lights will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK" button on the transmit-
ter.
2. At the same time the driver's door unlocks,
the turn signal lights will blink twice to indicate
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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Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the
system as described below.
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B075C01JM-AATAlarm StageThe alarm will be activated if any of the following
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.
The siren will sound and the turn signal lights will
blink continuously for about 30 seconds (This
will repeat 3 times). To turn off the system,
unlock the door or tail gate using the transmitter
or the ignition key.
CAUTION:
Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
CAUTION:
Do not arm the system until all passengers
have left the car. If the system is armed while
a passenger(s) remains in the car, the alarm
may be activated when the remaining
passenger(s) leaves the car.
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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.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 previously described.
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.
B075D01JM-AATDisarmed StageThe 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.
Whenever the step above is completed, the turn
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.