light Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 Owner's Manual

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.
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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.
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B010A01O
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
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1- 4 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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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.
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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- 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.
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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

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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.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 9
B070F01O-AATKeyless Entry System (If installed)
Locking doors
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK" button on the transmitter.
3. At the same time all doors lock, the turn signal
lights will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the "UNLOCK" button on the transmit-
ter.
2. At the same time the driver's door unlocks,
the turn signal lights will blink twice to indicate
that the system is disarmed.
NOTE:If you wish to unlock all doors, press the
"UNLOCK" button on the transmitter again
within 4 seconds.
B070E02HP-GATReplacing the battery
When the transmitter's battery begins to get
weak, it may take several pushes on the button
to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not
light. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
Battery type : CR2032
Replacement instructions:
1. Separate the case with a blade screwdriver
as shown in the illustration.2. Remove the old battery from the case and
note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of
the new battery is the same(+side facing
down), then insert it in the transmitter.
HSM327B070E02A-1
Screwdriver
Case
Battery

1- 20 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
!WARNING:o The height adjuster must be in the locked
position when the vehicle is moving.
o The misadjustment of height of the
shoulder belt could reduce the effective-
ness of the seat belt in a crash.
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SEAT BELT-Driver's 3-Point System with
Emergency Locking Retractor
To Fasten Your Belt
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor
and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There
will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into
the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper
length only after the lap belt portion is adjusted
manually so that it fits snugly around your hips.
If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the
belt will extend and let you move around. If there
is a sudden stop or impact, however, the belt will
lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean
forward too quickly.
NOTE:If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when
the ignition key is in the "ON" position, the
seat belt warning light will flash and the
warning chime will sound for approximately
six seconds.
B170A04Y-AATHEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT
SHOULDER BELT
You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt
anchor to one of the 4 positions for maximum
comfort and safety.
If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near
your neck, you will not be getting the most
effective protection. The shoulder portion should
be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and
midway over your shoulder nearest the door
and not your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor,
lower or raise the height adjuster into an appro-
priate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull
it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing the
height adjuster button.
Release the button to lock the anchor into
position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make
sure that it has locked into the position.
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1- 28 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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The seat belt pre-tensioner system consists
mainly of the following components. Their loca-
tions are shown in the illustration.
1. SRS airbag warning light
2. Seat belt pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module
WARNING:To obtain maximum benefit from a pre-
tensioner seat belt:
1. The seat belt must be worn correctly.
2. The seat belt must be adjusted to the
correct position.
NOTE:o Both the driver's and front passenger's
pre-tensioner seat belts will be activated
in certain frontal collisions. The pre-
tensioner seat belts can be activated
with the airbags. The pre-tensioners will
be activated even if the seat belts are not
being worn at the time of the collision.
o When the pre-tensioner seat belts are
activated, a loud noise may be heard and
fine dust, which may appear to be smoke,
may be visible in the passenger com-
partment. These are normal operating
conditions and are not hazardous.
o Although it is harmless, the fine dust
may cause skin irritation and should not
be breathed for prolonged periods. Wash
your hands and face thoroughly after an
accident in which the pre-tensioner seat
belts were activated.
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1
2
3 Driver's airbag
Passenger's
airbag
The pre-tensioner seat belt operates in a similar
way as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
type of seat belt. When the vehicle stops sud-
denly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too
quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock into
position. However, in certain frontal collisions,
the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat
belt into tighter contact against the occupant's
body.
B180B01A-AATPre-tensioner Seat Belt
Your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts.
The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to make
sure that the seat belts fit tightly against the
occupant's body in certain frontal collisions.
The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activated
with the airbags.
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