ECU Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 User Guide

1- 58 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
Gate Operator Programming & Cana-
dian Programming
During programming, your handheld transmit-
ter may automatically stop transmitting.
Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button
while you press and repress ("cycle") your
handheld transmitter every two seconds until
the frequency signal has been learned. The
indicator light will flash slowly at first and then
rapidly upon successful programming.
Accessories
For more information on HomeLink and
HomeLink-compatible products, or to purchase
HomeLink accessories, call 1-800-355-3515
or visit www.homeink.com.
Operating HomeLink
Simply press the appropriate HomeLink button
to activate the trained product (garage door,
security system, entry door lock, estate gate,
lighting, etc.). The original handheld transmit-
ters may also be used at any time.
Erasing Programmed Buttons
To erase the three HomeLink buttons, press
and hold the two outside buttons until the indica-
tor light begins to flash (after 20 seconds).
Release both buttons.
Individual buttons cannot be erased, but can be
reprogrammed.
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
Button
To program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained, follow these
steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink but-
ton. Do not release until step 4 has been
completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly
(after 20 seconds), hold the handheld trans-
mitter 1 to 3 inches away from the bottom of
the mirror.
3. Press and hold the transmitter button (or, if
necessary, press and "cycle," as described
in the '"Gate Operator & Canadian Program-
ming" portion of this text).
4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly
at first, then rapidly, indicating successful
programming. Release both buttons.
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Flashing

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 59
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B530A01A-AATPARKING BRAKE
Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up and
press the thumb button. Then, while holding
the button in, lower the brake lever.
B540A01O-AATTAIL GATE
WARNING:
The tail gate should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car resulting in serious
illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases
on page 2-2.
o The tail gate is opened by first turning the key
clockwise to release the lock, then raising
the door manually.
o To close, lower the door, then press down on
it until it locks. To be sure the door is securely
fastened, always try to pull it up again.
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B540B02O-AATTail gate Window
o When you push the tail gate window release
button to open the tail gate window, it will
spring up slightly.
Raise the tail gate window. The window will
raise completly by itself after it has been
raised halfway.
o To close the tail gate window, lower the tail
gate window, and it will close by itself.
To be sure the tail gate window is securely
fastened, always try to pull it up again.
NOTE:The tail gate window lock is operated is in
connection with the tail gate lock. To open
the tail gate window make sure the tail gate
is unlocked with a key or the central door
locking switch.
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B540D02O-GATLUGGAGE NET
Some objects can be kept in the net in the
luggage compartment.
Use the luggage net on the floor of the luggage
compartment to prevent objects from sliding.
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WARNING:Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. AL-
WAYS keep face and body out of recoil path.
DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.
B640A01S-AATCARGO SECURITY SCREEN
(If installed)
B640A01O
To use the security screen, pull it out of the
retractor and hook it to the anchors as illus-
trated.
B650A01S-AATStowage Precautions
1. Do not place objects on the cargo security
screen. Such objects may be thrown about
inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle
occupants during an accident or when brak-
ing.
2. For better fuel economy, do not carry unnec-
essary weight.
3. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
compartment. It is designed for luggage
only.
4. Try to maintain the balance of the vehicle and
locate the weight as far forward as possible.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 61
B630A02O-AATROOF RACK (If installed)
If your Hyundai has a roof rack, you can load
things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails and
fixing components to adapt the roof rack on your
vehicle may be obtained from an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
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CAUTION:o The following specifications are recom-
mended when loading cargo or luggage.
75 lbs (34 kg) Evenly
Distributed
o Loading cargo or luggage above 75 lbs
(34 kg) on the roof rack may damage your
vehicle.
When you carry large objects, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of
your vehicle.
o To prevent damage or loss of cargo as
you are driving, check frequently to make
sure the luggage carrier and cargo are
still securely fastened.
o Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
o To use the roof rails as a roof rack, you
must fit the roof rails with two or more
crossrails or equivalent before carrying
cargo or luggage on the roof.
o When crossrail is adapted, you can load
things on the roof rack
o Loading cargo or luggage over specifi-
cation on the roof rack may damage
stability of your vehicle.
ROOF RACK
!CAUTION:Do not place the fragile or bulky objects in
the luggage compartment to prevent the
damage.
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B550A01A-AATHIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHT
(If installed)
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window also
lights when the brakes are applied.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 63
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B570A01L-GATHOOD RELEASE
1. Pull the release knob to unlatch the hood.
2. Press the safety catch lever up and lift the
hood.
3. Raise the hood by hand.
When closing the hood, slowly close the hood
and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING:o If you open the fuel filler cap during high
ambient temperatures, a slight "pres-
sure sound" may be heard. This is nor-
mal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly.
o Make sure the fuel filler cap is replaced
and securely seated after fueling. Failure
to replace or fully seat the fuel filler cap
will result in fuel vapors escaping into
the atmosphere and the check engine
"MIL" indicator illuminating.
o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.
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!WARNING:o Always double check to be sure that the
hood is firmly latched before driving
away. If it is not latched, the hood could
fly open while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
o Do not move the vehicle with the hood
in the raised position, as vision is ob-
structed and the hood could fall or be
damaged.
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 3
!!WARNING:o The 2WD Santa Fe is not designed for
off-road use. The 4WD Santa Fe is de-
signed primarily for use on paved roads.
However, occasional use in off-highway
conditions such as established unpaved
roads and non-challenging off-road
trails is allowed. The 4WD Santa Fe is not
designed for blazing new trails, chal-
lenging off-road conditions, or unpaved
hill climbing. Exceeding the conditions
that were intended for the vehicle's pri-
mary design may result in injury or death.
o Utility vehicle has a significantly higher
collision rate than other type of vehicles.
o Utility vehicle have higher ground clear-
ance and a narrower track to make them
capable of performing in a wide variety
of off-road applications. Specific design
characteristics give them a higher center
of gravitiy than ordinary cars. An advan-
tage of the higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road allowing you to
anticipate problem. They are not de-
signed for cornering at the same speeds
as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles
any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily un-
der off-road conditions. If at all possible,
avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
As with other vehicles of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.
C020A01A-AATBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are
not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
C030A01E-AATCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH
To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and
depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle,
place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the
key in the "START" position for more that 15
seconds.
NOTE:o For safety, the engine will not start if the
clutch pedal is not depressed fully
(Manual Transaxle) or the shift lever is
not in "P" or "N" Position (Automatic
Transaxle).
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal
is disconnected from the battery. To
remove the key, always confirm that the
shift lever is securely positioned in "P"
(Park) (For Automatic Transaxle)
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-5.
WARNING:o In a collision crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 9
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o Before driving away from a stop on a
slippery road, push the selector lever
forward into the +(UP) position. This
causes the transaxle to shift into 2nd
gear which is better for smooth driving
away on a slippery road. Push the selec-
tor lever to the -(DOWN) side to shift
back to 1st gear.
CAUTION:o In sports mode, The driver must execute
upward shifts in accordance with pre-
vailing road conditions, taking care to
keep the engine speed below the red
zone.
o For engine protection, upward shifts are
made automatically when the engine
rpm reaches the red zone.
o By rapidly moving the selector lever back-
wards (-) twice it is possible to skip one
gear, i.e., 3rd to 1st, 4th to 2nd. Since
sudden engine braking and/or rapid ac-
celeration can cause a loss of traction,
however, downshifts must be made care-
fully in accordance with the vehicle's
speed.
NOTE:o In sports mode, only the four forward
gears can be selected. To reverse or park
the vehicle, move the selector lever to
the "R" or "P" position as required.
o In sports mode, downward shifts are
made automatically when the vehicle
slows down. When the vehicle stops, 1st
gear is automatically selected.
o To maintain the required levels of ve-
hicle performance and safety, the sys-
tem may not execute certain gearshifts
when the selector lever is operated.
C090H01Y-AATNOTE:o For smooth and safe operation, depress
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
tral" position or "Park" position to a
forward or reverse gear.
o The ignition key must be in the "ON"
position and the brake pedal fully de-
pressed in order to move the shift lever
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
other positions.
o It is always possible to shift from "R",
"N", "D", "2", "3", L" position to "P"
position. The vehicle must be fully
stopped to avoid transaxle damage.
C090I01Y-AAT
CAUTION:o Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
the vehicle has completely stopped.
o Do not accelerate the engine in reverse
or any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied.
o Always apply the footbrake when shift-
ing from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "2", "3"
or "L" position.
o Do not use the "P" (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always set
the parking brake, shift the transaxle
into "P" (Park) position and turn off the
ignition when you leave the vehicle, even
momentarily. Never leave the vehicle
unattended while the engine is running.
o Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
See the maintenance for the proper fluid
recommendation.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 19
C170A01A-AAT
HIGHER SPEED MOTORING
Pre-Trip Inspections
1. Tires:
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specifica-
tion. Low tire inflation pressures will result in
overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may
result in reduced traction or tire failure.
NOTE:Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.
2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
High speed travel consumes 1.5 times more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not forget to check
both engine coolant and engine oil.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in
overheating of the engine.
C160K01A-AATCarry Emergency Equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather where
you drive your car, you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of the items
you may want to carry include tire chains, tow
straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
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C180A01A-AATUSE OF LIGHTS
Check your lights regularly for correct opera-
tion and always keep them clean. When driving
during the day in conditions of poor visibility, it
is helpful to drive with headlights on low beam.
This enables you to be seen as well as to see.
C190A01S-AAT
TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
If you are considering towing with your car, you
should first check with your State's Department
of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal re-
quirements.
Since laws vary from State to State the require-
ments for towing trailers, cars, or other types of
vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask your
Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.
C190B01S-AATTrailer Hitches
Select the proper hitch and ball combination,
making sure that its location is compatible with
that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.
Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which distrib-
utes the tongue load uniformly throughout the
chassis.
The hitch should be bolted securely to the car
and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT
USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY
INSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT
ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.
CAUTION:Do not do any towing with your car during
its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to
allow the engine to properly break in. Fail-
ure to heed this caution may result in seri-
ous engine or transaxle damage.
C190C01Y-AATTrailer Brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed and
operating correctly.
NOTE:If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. See Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-6.

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 21
2.4(2WD)
2.7(2WD)
2.7(4WD)
3.5(2WD)
3.5(4WD)Tongue
170(77.1)
120(54.4)
320(145.2)
270(122.5)
270(122.5)
220(99.8)
330(149.7)
280(127)
280(127)
230(104.3)
100(45.3)
120(54.4)
120(54.4)
150(68.0)
Lbs. (kg)
Trailer
1700(771)
1200(544)
3200(1452)
2700(1225)
2700(1225)
2200(998)
3300(1497)
2800(1270)
2800(1270)
2300(1043)
1000(453)
1200(544)
1200(544)
1500(680) Maximum Towable Weight
Type A
Type B
Type A
Type B
Type A
Type B
Type A
Type B
Type A
Type B With
Brake
Without
Brake
Without
Brake
+ABSEngine
2.4(2WD)
2.7(2WD)
2.7(4WD)
3.5(2WD)
3.5(4WD)
2.4(2WD)
2.7(2WD)
2.7(4WD)
3.5(2WD)
3.5(4WD)
Type A : Vehicle carrying 2 passengers
Type B : Vehicle carrying 5 passengers
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C190F01O-AATTrailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain
connections as well as proper operation of
the trailer running lights, brake lights, and
turn signals.
2. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
conditions.
3. To maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive
(automatic transaxle).
4. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
5. Check the condition and air pressure of all
tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire
pressure can seriously affect the handling.
Also check the spare tire.
6. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-
fected by crosswind and buffeting.
When being passed by a large vehicle, keep
a constant speed and steer straight ahead.
If there is too much wind buffeting slow down
to get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
7. When parking your car and trailer, especially
on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal
precautions. Turn your front wheel into the
curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the
transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park
(automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks
at each of the trailer's tires. 4. The gross combination weight (sum of
your vehicle weight plus its load and the
total trailer weight) must not exceed the
following.
4WD
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7400(3357)
7500(3402)Lbs. (kg)
2WD
6000(2721)
7700(3493)
7800(3538)Combination WeightEngine
2.4
2.7
3.5
WARNING:o Improperly loading your car and trailer
can seriously affect its steering and brak-
ing performance causing a crash which
could cause serious injury or death.
o Do not exceed 45 mph or the posted
towing speed limit, whichever is lower.

2- 22 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
CAUTION:If overheating should occur when towing,
(the temperature gauge reads near red zone),
taking the following action may reduce or
eliminate the problem.
1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the
gear selector in park or neutral and idle
the engine at a higher speed. 8. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check
your electrical connection at the same time.
9. During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
10.Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or
sudden stops.
11.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
12.Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the brakes
to overheat, resulting in reduced braking
efficiency.
13.When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift the
transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed
to reduce chances of engine overloading
and/or overheating.
14.If you have to stop while going uphill, do not
hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the
accelerator. This can cause the automatic
transaxle to overheat. Use the parking brake
or footbrake.
15.If the transmission shifts frequently while
going up a hill, shift down one gear.
NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more
frequently.
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