Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 User Guide

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
1. Multi-Function Light Switch
2. Instrument Cluster
3. Horn and Driver's Airbag
4. Ignition Switch
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
6. Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
7. Hazard Warning Light Switch
8. Digital Clock
9. Rear Window Defroster Switch
10.Audio System (If installed)
11.Passenger's Airbag
12.Hood Release Lever13.Panel Brightness Control Knob
(Rheostat Switch)
14.Traction Control Switch (If installed)
15.Cruise Control Switch (If installed)
16.Steering Wheel Tilt Lever
17.Ashtray
18.Parking Brake Lever
19.Shift Lever
20.Power Outlet
21.Cigarette Lighter
22.Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel
23.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.
!

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
B255A03O-AAT
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
* A more detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-37.
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator
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 (If installed)
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)
4WD System Warning Light (If installed)
Traction Control Off Indicator Light (If installed)

1. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
Fuel Recommendations ................................................................... 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai ........................................................ 1-3
Key ................................................................................................... 1-3
Door Locks (Theft-Alarm System) ................................................... 1-4
Power Windows ............................................................................. 1-10
Seat ................................................................................................ 1-10
Seat Belt ......................................................................................... 1-17
Child Restraint System .................................................................. 1-23
Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) system .................................... 1-29
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ......................................... 1-36
Warning Light and Indicator Lights ................................................. 1-37
Multi-Function Light Switch ............................................................ 1-43
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch .................................................. 1-44
Sunroof ........................................................................................... 1-50
Homelink Mirror .............................................................................. 1-56
Hood Release ................................................................................ 1-63
Cruise Control ................................................................................ 1-66
Heating and Cooling Control .......................................................... 1-69
Stereo Sound System .................................................................... 1-84
Audio System ................................................................................. 1-86
Antenna ........................................................................................ 1-1111

1- 2 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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.
B010A02A-AATFUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use Unleaded Gasoline
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
must be used in your Hyundai.
If leaded gasoline is used, it will cause the
catalytic converter to become ineffective and
the emission control system to malfunction.
This can also result in increased maintenance
expense.
To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel, the larger
nozzle used with leaded gasoline at service
stations cannot be inserted into the fuel tank
opening of your Hyundai.
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.
B010C01A-AAT
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.
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 Methanol
Fuels 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.
B010E01A-AATGasolines 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.
!
B010A01O
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
!

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 3
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign Countries
If 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.
B020A01S-AATBREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI
During 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).
B030A01A-AATKEYS
B030B01A-AATRecord Your Key Numbero 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.
A 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.
B030A01B
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.
B030B01B

1- 4 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
!
B040A01A-AATDOOR LOCKSB030C01Y-AATILLUMINATED IGNITION SWITCH
(If installed)B040B01O-AATLocking, 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
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 toward the
rear within 4 seconds once more. Whenever a door is opened, the ignition switch
will be illuminated for your convenience, pro-
vided 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.
B030C01L
B040B01O
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.LOCKUNLOCK

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 5
B040C01O-AATLocking From the Outside
(Driver's side)
The doors can be locked without a key. To lock
the doors, 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.
The door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the front doors are closed. This is
normal.
NOTE:o When pushing the lock switch of the
driver's door to the "LOCK", only the
driver's door can be locked.
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 prevent theft, always remove the ig-
nition key, close all windows, and lock all
doors when leaving your vehicle unat-
tended.
B040C01OB040D01O-AAT
Locking From the Inside
(Driver's side)
To lock the doors 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 inside door handle can be used.
B045C01O-AATLocking From the Outside
(Passenger's side)
HSM362
NOTE:o When pushing the lock switch of the
driver's door to the "LOCK", 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.
B040C01O-D
UNLOCKLOCK

1- 6 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B040E03A-AATChild-Protector Rear Door Lock
Your Hyundai is equipped with a "child-protec-
tor" rear door lock assembly. When the lock
mechanism is engaged, the rear door cannot be
opened from the inside. It's use is recom-
mended 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 opposite direction of " " position when
normal door operation is desired.
If you wish to be able to open the door from the
outside, pull the outside door handle to its up
position.
B045D01O-AATLocking From the Inside
(Passenger's side)The doors can be locked without a key. To lock
the doors, 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.
The door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the front doors are closed. This is
normal.
NOTE:o When pushing the lock switch of the
passenger's door to the "LOCK", all
doors can be locked.
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 prevent theft, always remove the ig-
nition key, close all windows, and lock all
doors when leaving your vehicle unat-
tended.
To lock the doors 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 inside door handle can be used.
NOTE:o When pushing the lock switch of the
passenger's door to the "LOCK", 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

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 7
B040G01O-AATCentral Door Locks (If installed)
The central door locking switch is located on the
driver's arm rest. It is operated by depressing
the door lock switch. If any door is open when
the switch is depressed, the door will remain
locked when closed.
NOTE:o When pushing the "LOCK" of the driver's
door lock switch, all vehicle doors will
lock.
o When pushing the "UNLOCK" of the
switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.
B040G01O
B070A01O-AATTHEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
(If installed)
This system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the car. This sys-
tem is operated in four stages : the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the "Alarm" stage,
the third is the "Disarmed" stage and the fourth
is the "Panic" stage. If triggered, the system
provides an audible alarm.
B070B02O-AATArmed 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 engine hood and tail gate
are locked.
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.
HSM326
LOCKUNLOCK
PANIC

1- 8 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B070C01O-AATAlarm Stage
The 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 engine hood is opened.
The siren will sound and the turn signal lights will
blink continuously for 27 seconds (This hap-
pens 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.
B070D03O-AATDisarmed 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.
Whenever the step above is completed, the turn
signal lights will blink twice to indicate that the
system is disarmed.
NOTE:Once the system has been disarmed, it can
not be rearmed except by repeating the
arming procedures.
B070E01O-AATPanic Stage
1. Push the "PANIC" button on the transmitter.
2. At the same time, the siren will sound and the
turn signal lights will blink for 30 seconds.
3. To turn off the system, push the "PANIC"
button again on the transmitter.
NOTE:o If any door, 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
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.
!
!