differential Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 Owner's Manual

2. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
Before Starting the Engine ............................................................... 2-3
Key Positions ................................................................................... 2-4
Starting ............................................................................................. 2-5
Operating the Manual Transaxle ...................................................... 2-5
Automatic Transaxle ........................................................................ 2-7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................................... 2-10
Brake Traction Control System (BTCS) ........................................ 2-11
Full Traction Control System (FTCS) ............................................. 2-12
Full-Time 4WD Operation ............................................................... 2-13
Limited-Slip Differential ................................................................... 2-15
Good Braking Practices ................................................................. 2-15
Driving for Economy ...................................................................... 2-16
Winter Driving ................................................................................. 2-17
Trailer or Vehicle Towing ................................................................ 2-19
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2- 15
!
1. Check the tire pressures recom-
mended for your vehicle.
2. Place the front wheels on the roll
tester for speedometer as shown in
the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the rear wheels on the tempo-
rary free roller as shown in the illustra-
tion.
!CAUTION:o While the full-time 4WD vehicle is being
raised on a jack, never start the engine or
cause the tires to rotate.
There is the danger that rotating tires
touching the ground could cause the
vehicle to go off the jack and to jump
forward.
WARNING:Keep away from the front of the vehicle
while inspecting. This is very dangerous as
the vehicle can jump forward and cause
serious injury or death.
(10)When using tire chains, always attach them
to the front wheels.
(11)If the front or rear wheels get stuck in the
mud, do not spin them recklessly. The 4WD
system could be damaged.
!
C130A01A-AATGOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
WARNING:
Nothing should be carried on top of the
cargo area cover behind the rear seat. If
there were an accident or a sudden stop,
such objects could move forward and cause
damage to the vehicle or injure the occu-
pants.
!
D190A01O-GATLimited-Slip Differential (If installed)
A limited-slip differential, if equipped, is for the
rear wheel differential only. The features of this
limited-slip differential are described below:
Just as with a conventional differential, the
wheel on one side is allowed to turn at a different
speed from the wheel on the other side when the
vehicle is cornering. The difference between
the limited-slip differential and a conventional
differential is that if the wheel on one side of the
vehicle loses traction, a greater amount of
torque is applied to the rear wheel on the other
side to improve traction.
WARNING:o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel move-
ments, such as sharp lane charges or
fast, sharp turns.
o The risk of rollover is greatly increased if
you lose control of your vehicle at high-
way speeds.
o In a collision crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die a per-
son weara seatbelt.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway and
the driver oversteers to reenter the road-
way.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the road-
way, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into the travel
lanes. o If one of the front or rear wheels begins
to spin in mud, snow, etc., the vehicle
can sometimes be driven out by de-
pressing the accelerator pedal further;
however, avoid running the engine con-
tinuously at high rpm because doing so
could damage the 4WD system.

10- 4 INDEX
Hood Release ....................................................................................1-63
Horn.................................................................................................1-65
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ...........................................1-36
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................................1-48
J
Jump Starting ...................................................................................... 3-2
K
Key ................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-11
Positions......................................................................................... 2-4
L
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................................6-24
Limited-Slip Differential ......................................................................2-15
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-60
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance ................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements .................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-55
Outside rear view mirror ..............................................................1-53O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-42
P
Parking Brake ....................................................................................1-59
Power Driver's Seat ..........................................................................1-13
Power Outlet ......................................................................................1-48
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-22
R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-15
Folding rear seatback and seat cushion ....................................1-16
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-47
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................... 8-7
Roof Rack .........................................................................................1-61
S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-10
Rear..............................................................................................1-15
Seat warmer .................................................................................1-15
Seat Belts
3-point system .............................................................................1-20
2-point static type .........................................................................1-22
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-28
Adjusting your seat belt ..................................................... 1-21, 1-22
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-19
Precautions..................................................................................1-17

Seoul KoreaPrinting: FEB. 14, 2003
Publication No.: A26O-EU32P
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
FUEL:
UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 19 (15.8, 72)
TIRE PRESSURE:
See the label on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel.
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
See pages 8-2 through 8-6.
HOOD RELEASE:
Pull handle under left side of dash.
ENGINE OIL:
API grade SH, SG or SG/CD multigrade and fuel efficient oil. Use SAE
10W-30, 10W-40 or 10W-50 if normal temperatures are above -10°F
(-23°C). For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-6 or 9-4.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector lever
through all ranges and return to “N” (Neutral) position. Then check the
level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF
available at your dealer or DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III.
QUICK INDEX
o Car will not start ....................................................................... 3-2
o Flat tire ..................................................................................... 3-5
o Warning light/chime comes on ................................... 1-37 ~ 1-40
o Engine overheats ...................................................................... 3-3
o Towing of your vehicle ............................................................. 3-9
o Starting the engine ................................................................... 2-5
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) .......................... 1-3
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................ 5-4
o Reporting safety defects ........................................................... 8-7