lights Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 Owner's Manual

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

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.
B040G01O
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

1- 8 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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- 36 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B260A03O-AATINSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
1. Coolant Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Turn Signal Indicator Light
4. High Beam Indicator Light
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer / Trip Odometer
7. Fuel Gauge
8. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
9. Cruise Indicator (If installed)10. 4WD System Warning Light (If installed)
11. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
12. Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag)
Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
13. Seat Belt Warning Light
14. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
15. Door Ajar Warning Light
16. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light
(If installed)17. Charging System Warning Light
18. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
19. ABS Service Reminder Indicator
(If installed)
20. Traction Control Off indicator Light
(If installed)
21. Low Fuel Warning Light
22. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 37
B260B01A-AATSRS (Airbag) Service
Reminder Indicator (SRI)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) comes
on and flashes for about 6 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after
the engine is started, after which it will go out.
This light also comes on when the SRS is not
working properly. If the SRI does not come on,
or continuously remains on after flashing for
about 6 seconds when you turned the ignition
key to the "ON" position or started the engine,
or if it comes on while driving, have the SRS
inspected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer.
B260D01A-AATTurn Signal Indicator Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instrument
panel show the direction indicated by the turn
signals. If the arrow comes on but does not blink,
blinks more rapidly than normal, or does not
illuminate at all, a malfunction in the turn signal
system is indicated. Your dealer should be
consulted for repairs.
B260E02O-AATSeat Belt Reminder Light
and Chime
The seat belt reminder light blinks until your seat
belt is fastened when the ignition key is turned
from the "OFF" position to "ON" or "START".
And the warning chime will sound for 6 seconds.
B260F01A-AATHigh Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light comes on when-
ever the headlights are switched to the high
beam or flash position.
B260G01A-AATLow Oil Pressure Warning Light
CAUTION:
If the low oil pressure warning light stays on
while the engine is running, serious engine
damage may result. The oil pressure warn-
ing light comes on whenever there is insuf-
ficient oil pressure. In normal operation, it
should come on when the ignition switch
is turned on, then go out when the engine
is started. If the oil pressure warning light
stays on while the engine is running, there
is a serious malfunction.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is
safe to do so, turn off the engine and check
the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level and start the
engine again. If the light stays on with the
engine running, turn the engine off imme-
diately. In any instance where the oil light
stays on when the engine is running, the
engine should be checked by a Hyundai
dealer before the car is driven again.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 39
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.

1- 40 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 43
B340A01A-AATCOMBINATION TURN SIGNAL,
HEADLIGHT AND HIGH-BEAM
SWITCH
Turn Signal Operation
Pulling down on the lever causes the turn
signals on the left side of the car to blink. Pushing
upwards on the lever causes the turn signals on
the right side of the car to blink. As the turn is
completed, the lever will automatically return to
the center position and turn off the turn signals
at the same time. If either turn signal indicator
light blinks more rapidly than usual, goes on but
does not blink, or does not go on at all, there is
a malfunction in the system. Check for a burned-
out fuse or bulb or see your Hyundai dealer.
B340B01A-AATLane Change Signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to a point where it begins flashing.
The lever will automatically return to the center
position when released.
B340C03A-AATHeadlight Switch
To operate the headlights, turn the barrel on the
end of the multi-function switch. The first posi-
tion turns on the parking lights, sidelights, tail
lights and instrument panel lights. The second
position turns on the headlights.
NOTE:The ignition must be in the "ON" position
to turn on the headlights.
Parking light auto cut
If you do not turn the parking lights "OFF" after
driving, the parking lights will automatically shut
"OFF" when the driver's door is opened.
To turn them "ON" again, you must simply turn
the ignition key to the "ON" position.
HSM286HSM284
RIGHT
LEFT