Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 Manual PDF

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.

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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.
B630A01O
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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!WARNING:o The fuel cap must be tightened at least
3 clicks, otherwise " " light will
illuminate.
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
placement part.
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B560B01O-AATAUTO FUEL CUT SWITCH
The auto fuel cut switch is located on the driver's
side of the engine compartment.
In the event of a collision or sudden impact, the
auto fuel cut device cuts off the fuel supply. If this
device is activated, it must be reset by pressing
in on the top of the switch before the engine can
be restarted.
WARNING:Before resetting the auto fuel cut switch,
the fuel line should be checked for fuel
leaks.
B560A02S-AATREMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the car.
NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do
not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
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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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B580A01A-AATSUN VISOR
Your Hyundai is equipped with sun visors to give
the driver and front passenger either frontal or
sideward shade. The sun visors are fitted on
both sides on all models. To reduce glare or to
shut out direct rays of the sun, turn the sun visor
down to block the annoyance.
A vanity mirror is provided on the back of the sun
visor for the driver and front passenger.
NOTE:The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
label containing useful information can be
found on the back of each sun visor.
B580A01O
WARNING:Do not place the sun visor in such a manner
that it obscures visibility of the roadway,
traffic or other objects.
B580B01O-AATIlluminated Vanity Mirror (If installed)
Opening the lid of the vanity mirror on the driver
and passenger's side will automatically turn on
the mirror light when the vehicle lights are on.
Vanity mirror
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B571A03Y-AATFLOOR MAT ANCHOR
To use a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make
sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor in your
vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding
forward.
WARNING:o Make sure the floor mat is properly placed
on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips
and interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, It may cause an
accident.
o Don't put an additional floor mat on the
top of the fixed mat, otherwise the addi-
tional mat may slide forward and inter-
fere with the movement of the pedals.
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To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever upward and hold it to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, release the lever.
WARNING:Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel
while driving as this may result in loss of
control of the vehicle and serious injury or
death.
B600A02Y-AATSTEERING WHEEL TILT LEVER
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B620A01S-AATFRONT DOOR EDGE WARNING
LIGHT (If installed)
A red light comes on when the front door is
opened. The purpose of this light is to assist
when you get in or out and also to warn passing
vehicles.
B610A01L-GATHORN
Press the pad on the steering wheel to sound the
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B660A01S-AATCRUISE CONTROL (If installed)
The cruise control system provides automatic
speed control for your comfort when driving on
freeways, tollroads, or other noncongested
highways. This system is designed to function
above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
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B660B02O-AATTo Set the Cruise Speed
1. Push the cruise control ON
OFF button.
The "CRUISE" indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster will illuminate. This turns the
system on.
2. Accelerate to desired cruising speed above
25 mph (40 km/h).
3. Push the "SET" (COAST) button after you
have set the vehicle speed at the desired
speed.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
and the desired speed will automatically be
maintained.
5. To increase speed, temporarily depress the
accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to
exceed the preset speed. When you remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal, the
vehicle will return to the speed you have set.
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B611A01Y-AATREAR SEAT ARM REST (If installed)
This arm rest is located in the center of the rear
seat back.
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B660C02S-AATTo cancel the cruise speed
Do one of the following:
o Push the "CANCEL" button.
o Depress the brake pedal.
o Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle).
o Shift the selector lever to "N" position (Auto-
matic transaxle).
o Decrease the vehicle speed lower than the
memory speed by 12 mph (20 km/h).
o Decrease the vehicle speed to less than 25
mph (40 km/h).
o Release the "MAIN" button.
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B660F01O-GATTo Reset at a Slower Speed
1. Push the "SET (COAST)" button and hold it.
While the control button is pushed, the ve-
hicle speed will gradually decrease.
2. When the desired speed is obtained, release
the control button.
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B660D01O-AATTo Resume the Preset Speed
The vehicle will automatically resume the speed
set prior to cancellation when you push the
"RESUME (ACCEL)" button, providing the ve-
hicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
B660E01Y-AATTo Reset at a Faster Speed
1. Push the "RESUME (ACCEL)" button and
hold it.
2. Accelerate to desired speed and release the
"RESUME (ACCEL)" switch. While the con-
trol switch is held, the vehicle will gradually
gain speed.
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!WARNING:o Keep the main switch off when not using
the cruise control.
o Do not use the cruise control when it
may not be safe to keep the car at a
constant speed, for instance, driving in
heavy or varying traffic, or on slippery
(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding
roads or over 6% up-hill or down-hill
roads.
o Pay particular attention to the driving
conditions whenever using the cruise
control system.
o During cruise-control driving with a
manual transaxle vehicle, do not shift
into neutral without depressing the
clutch pedal, or the engine will be
overrevved. If this happens, depress the
clutch pedal or release the main switch.
o During normal cruise control operation,
when the "SET" button is activated or
reactivated after applying the brakes,
the cruise control will energize after
approximately 3 seconds. This delay is
normal.