warning light Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 User Guide

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B260H02A-AATParking Brake/Low Brake Fluid
Level Warning LightThe brake fluid level warning light indicates that
the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder
is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be
added. After adding fluid, if no other trouble is
found, the car should be immediately and care-
fully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspection.
If further trouble is experienced, the vehicle
should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer
by a professional towing service or some other
safe method.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal
braking systems. This means you still have
braking on two wheels even if one of the dual
systems should fail. With only one of the dual
systems working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required to stop
the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a
distance with only half of the brake system
working. If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking
and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
WARNING:If you suspect brake trouble, have your
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible. Driving your car with a
problem in either the brake electrical sys-
tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-
ous, and could result in a serious injury or
death.
Warning Light OperationThe parking brake/brake fluid level warning light
should come on when the parking brake is
applied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
or "START". After the engine is started, the light
should go out when the parking brake is re-
leased.
If the parking brake is not applied, the warning
light should come on when the ignition switch is
turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when
the engine starts. If the light comes on at any
other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring
it to a complete stop in a safe location off the
roadway.
B260J01A-AATCharging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come
on when the ignition is turned on, then go out
when the engine is running. If the light stays on
while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-
tion in the electrical charging system. If the light
comes on while you are driving, stop, turn off the
engine and check under the hood. First, make
certain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is,
check the tension of the belt. Do this as shown
on page 6-19 by pushing down on the center of
the belt. And then have the system checked by
your Hyundai dealer.
B260B01B-GAT
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is
completely closed.

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B260L01Y-AATDoor Ajar Warning Light
and Chime
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door
is not completely closed and the chime warns
you that driver's side front door is not completely
closed.
NOTE:To remind you not to lock the key inside the
car, the warning light comes on whenever
the key is in the "LOCK" position and a door
is open. The warning chime only sounds
whenever the key is in the "LOCK" position
and driver's side front door is open. The
chime sounds and the light remains on
until the key is removed from the ignition.
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B260M01A-AATLow Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it
comes on, you should add fuel as soon as
possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light
on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the catalytic
converter.
B260N01A-AATMalfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction
of an exhaust gas related component, and the
system is not functioning properly so that the
exhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied.
This light will also illuminate when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position, and will go out in
a few seconds. If it illuminates while driving, or
does not illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, take your car to your
nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have
the system checked.
B260P02Y-GATABS Service Reminder
Indicator (If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
Anti-Lock Brake System will come on and then
go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRI remains
on, comes on while driving, or does not come on
when the key is turned to the "ON" position, this
indicates that there may be a problem with the
ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The
normal braking system will still be operational,
but without the assistance of the anti-lock brake
system.
WARNING:If both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brake
fluid level warning lights remain "ON" or
come on while driving, there may be a
problem with E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have
your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.
B260C01O-GATTraction Control Indicator
Light (If installed)
The traction control indicator change operation
according to the ignition switch position and
whether or not the system is in operation.
They will also illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, but should go out
after the engine starts. If the TCS indicator stays
on, take your car to your authorized Hyundai
dealer and have the system checked. See
section 2 for more information about the TCS.

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B270A01A-AAT
BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUND
The front disc brake pads have wear indicators
that should make a high-pitched squealing or
scraping noise when new pads are needed. The
sound may come and go or be heard all the time
when the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard
when the brake pedal is pushed down firmly.
Excessive rotor damage will result if the worn
pads are not replaced. See your Hyundai dealer
immediately.
B270B01O-AATPARKING START WARNING SOUND
If the vehicle driven at over 2mph(3km/h) more
2~3 seconds, the warning chime will sound
continuously when the parking brake engaged.
B280A01A-AAT
FUEL GAUGE
The needle on the gauge indicates the approxi-
mate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity
is given in Section 9.
B280A01O B260T01O-GAT
4WD System Warning Light
(If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
4WD(Four Wheel Drive) system warning light
will come on and then go off in a few seconds.
B260Q03O-DATCruise Indicator
(If installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter is illuminated when the cruise control
ON
OFF switch is pushed on the steering
wheel.
The indicator light does not illuminate when the
cruise control ON
OFF switch is pushed again.
Information about the use of cruise control is
beginning on page 1-66.
B265C01O-AATTraction Control Indicator
Lights (3.5 L only) (If installed)
The traction control indicators change opera-
tion according to the ignition switch position and
whether the system is in operation or not.
They will illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, but should go out
after three seconds. If the TCS or TCS-OFF
indicator stays on, take your car to your autho-
rized Hyundai dealer and have the system
checked. See section 2 for more information
about the TCS.
CAUTION:If the 4WD system warning light ( )
blinks while driving, this indicates that there
is a malfunction in the 4WD system. If this
occurs, have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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B370A01A-AATHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning system should be used
whenever you find it necessary to stop the car
in a hazardous location. When you must make
such an emergency stop, always pull off the
road as far as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on by
pushing in the hazard switch. This causes all
turn signal lights to blink. The hazard warning
lights will operate even though the key is not in
the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the
switch a second time.
HSM034
B360A01A-AATFRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH (If installed)
To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch.
They will light when the headlight switch is in the
second position and the ignition key is in the
"ON" position.
HSM289
B350A01O-AATTailgate Wiper And Washer Switch
1. : The washer fluid will be sprayed onto
the rear window and the wiper operates
while the rear window wiper barrel is
placed in this position.
2.OFF
3.INT : To use the intermittent wiper feature,
place the rear window wiper barrel in the
4.ON :When the point indicate "ON", the rear
window wiper operates continuously.
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B430A01O-AATFRONT ASHTRAY
The front ashtray may be opened by pulling it out
by its grip.
To clean the ashtray, the plastic receptacle
should be removed and lift the receptacle out.
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B440A01Y-AATREAR ASHTRAY
The rear ashtray may be opened by pulling it out
by its top edge. To remove the ashtray to empty
or clean it, lift it up slightly and pull it all the way
out.
B450A01O-AATDRINK HOLDER
The drink holder is located on the main console
and may be used for holding cups or cans.
WARNING:Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. The objects can be
thrown out in the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring the passen-
gers in the vehicle.
B440A01O
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B460A01Y-AATSUNROOF (If installed)
Sun Shade
Your HYUNDAI is equipped with a sliding sun-
shade which you can manually adjust to let in
light with the sunroof closed, or to block sunlight.
WARNING:Never adjust the sunshade while driving.
B460B01GK-GATOpening the Sunroof System
The sunroof can be electrically opened or closed
with the ignition key in the "ON" position. The
sunroof is moved to its fully open position by
pushing the "Open" switch, and to stop at the
desired position, push in any switches (Open,
Close, Up, Down).
To close, press and hold the "CLOSE" button.
Release the button when the sunroof reaches
the desired position.
WARNING:o Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,
arms or body are between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
result in injury.
o Do not place your head or arms out of the
sunroof opening at any time.
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B450B02O-AATREAR DRINK HOLDER (If installed)
The rear drink holder is located on the rear main
console and may be used for holding cups or
cans. The rear drink holder can be used by
pushing and pulling it at its top edge.
CAUTION:Place the drink holder in its closed position
when not in use.
WARNING:Do not place anything excepting drinks on
the drink holder. Such objects can be thrown
out, possibly injuring persons in the ve-
hicle during sudden braking or in the event
of an accident.
B450B01O
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B490A02Y-AATINTERIOR LIGHT
The interior courtesy light has three buttons.
The three buttons are:
o DOORIn the " DOOR " position, the interior courtesy
light comes on when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition key position. The light goes
out gradually 6 seconds after the door is closed.
o ONIn the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
o OFFIn the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times even though a door is open.
B490A01OB491A02F-GAT
SPECTACLE CASE (If Installed)
HSM170
The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console.
Push the end of the cover to open the spectacle
case.
WARNING:Do not open the spectacle case while the
vehicle is moving. The rear view mirror of
the vehicle can be blocked by an open
spectacle case.With Sunroof Without Sunroof
3. Insert the hexagonal head wrench provided
with the vehicle into the socket. This wrench
can be found in the vehicle's glove box.
4. Turn the wrench clockwise to open or coun-
terclockwise to close.
B480B01O-AATMAP LIGHT
Push in the map light switch to turn the light on
or off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map light at night or as a
personal light for the driver and the passenger.
HSM046
With Sunroof Without Sunroof

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B510C01A-AATFOLDING THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rear view mirrors, push them
toward the rear.
The outside rear view mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rear view
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent which could cause death, serious in-
jury or property damage.
B520A01A-AATDAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR VIEW MIR-
ROR
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside
rear view mirror. The "night" position is selected
by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror
toward you. In the "night" position, the glare of
headlights of cars behind you is reduced.
B510C01OB520A01O
B520B01O-GATDAY/NIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR
(Electric type) (If installed)
The electric type day/night inside rearview mir-
ror controls automatically the glare of headlights
of the car behind you. Adjust the rearview mirror
to the desired position.
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HOMELINK PROGRAMMING
CAUTION:
o Make sure people and/or objects are out
of the way of any garage doors or gates
you may be operating during the pro-
gramming procedures.
o Keep original transmitters for potential
future programming needs, or in case
you sell the vehicle.
o In the event you do sell your vehicle, it's
recommended you erase your pro-
grammed HomeLink mirror buttons.
WARNING:Do not use HomeLink with any garage door
opener that lacks the safety stop and re-
verse feature as required by federal safety
standards (includes garage doors manu-
factured before April 1, 1982), as these
doors can increase the risk of serious injury
or death. Call 1-800-355-3515 or visit
www.homelink.com for more information.
NOTE:If programming a garage door opener or
gate, it is advised to unplug the device
during the "cycling" process to prevent
possible motor burnout.
Indicator Light
B520C01L-GATHOMELINK MIRROR (If installed)
Your new vehicle may be equipped with an
automatic night vision mirror. During nighttime
driving, this feature will automatically detect and
reduce dangerous rearview mirror glare.
Your new mirror also comes with an integrated
HomeLink Universal Transceiver, which allows
you to program the mirror to activate your
garage door(s), estate gate, home lighting, etc.
The mirror actually learns the codes from your
various existing transmitters.
Automatic-Dimming Function
To assist you during nighttime driving, your
mirror will automatically dim upon detecting
glare from the vehicles behind you.
Press the button to turn the automatic-
dimming function off. The mirror indicator light
will turn off.
Press the button to turn the automatic-
dimming function on. The mirror indicator light
will illuminate.
NOTE:The mirror defaults to the "on" position
each time the vehicle is started.
B520C01LB520C01L
Glare Detection
Homelink buttons
Automatic-dimming mirror
function buttons

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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.
B530A01OB540A01O
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.
B540B01O