warning Hyundai Santa Fe 2003 Owner's Manual

A090A01A-AATSAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
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These titles indicate the following:
WARNING:This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if
the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
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not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.
NOTE:This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
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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
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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- 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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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

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B060A02Y-AATPOWER WINDOWS
The power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the "ON" position. The main switches
are located on the driver's armrest and control
the front and rear windows on both sides of the
vehicle. The windows may be opened by de-
pressing the appropriate window switch and
closed by pulling up the switch. To open the
window on the driver's side, press the switch(1)
halfway down. The window moves as long as
the switch is operated. To fully open the driver's
window automatically, press the switch fully
down. In automatic operation, the window will
fully open even if you let go of the switch. To stop
at the desired opening, pull up and release the
switch. In order to prevent operation of the
passanger front and rear windows, a window
lock switch(2) is provided on the armrest of thedriver's door. To disable the power windows,
press the window lock switch. To revert to
normal operation, press the window lock switch
a second time. The power windows can be
operated for 30 seconds after the ignition key is
turned to the "ACC" or the "LOCK" position.
However while the front doors are opened with
the key turned to "LOCK" and removed, the
power windows cannot be operated.
WARNING:(1) Be careful that someone's head, hands
and body are not trapped by a closing
window.
(2) Never try to operate the main switch on
the driver's door and the individual door
window switch in opposing directions
at the same time. If this is done, the
window will stop and cannot be opened
or closed.
(3) Do not leave children alone in the car.
Always remove the ignition key for their
safety.
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ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is moving. This could result in loss
of control, or an accident which may cause
death, serious injury, or property damage.
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B080B01A-AATAdjusting Seat Forward and Rearward
To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull
the lock release lever upward. This will release
the seat on its track so you can move it forward
or rearward to the desired position. When you
find the position you want, release the lever and
slide the seat forward or rearward on its track
until it locks into the desired position and cannot
be moved further.
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B080C01A-AATAdjusting Seatback Angle
To recline the seatback, lean forward to take
your weight off it, then pull up on the recliner
control lever at the outside edge of the seat. Now
lean back until the desired seatback angle is
achieved. To lock the seatback into position,
release the recliner control lever.
WARNING:To minimize risk of severe injury in the
event of a collision or a sudden stop, both
the driver and passenger seatbacks should
always be in an upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. The protection pro-
vided by the seat belts and airbags in a
frontal collision may be reduced signifi-
cantly when the seatbacks are reclined.
There is greater risk that the driver and
passenger will slide under the seat belt
which may result in serious injury if a crash
occurs when the seatbacks are reclined.
The seat belt cannot provide full protection
to an occupant if the seat back is reclined.
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!WARNING:o For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident, the headrest should be ad-
justed so the top of the headrest is at the
same height as the top of the occupant's
ears. The use of a cushion that holds the
body away from the seatback is not
recommended.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the head-
rests removed as severe injury to an
occupant may occur in the event of an
accident. Headrests may provide pro-
tection against severe neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
B080E01O-AATLumbar Support Control
(Driver's seat only) (If installed)
To adjust the lumbar support, turn the handle on
the outboard or left side of the seat. To increase
the amount of lumbar support, pull the lever
forward. To decrease it, push the lever toward
the rear.
B080D02A-AATAdjustable Headrests
Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk
of neck injuries.
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push
it down while pressing the lock knob.
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Lock knob

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 13
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B080F01A-AATSeat Cushion Height Adjustment
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)
To raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion, turn the front knob forward or rear-
ward. To raise or lower the rear part of the seat
cushion, turn the rear knob forward or rear-
ward.
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B090A01Y-AATPOWER DRIVER'S SEAT (If installed)
The driver's seat can be adjusted appropriately
by using the control knob on the left side of the
seat. Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so as to easily control the
steering wheel, pedals and switches on the
instrument panel.
CAUTION:Do not operate two knobs at the same time.
WARNING:o Never attempt to adjust the seat while
the vehicle is moving. This could result
in loss of control, and an accident caus-
ing death, serious injury, or property
damage.
o Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to
the airbag to get better protection dur-
ing its deployment in case of an acci-
dent.
B090B01Y-AATAdjusting Seat Forward and Rearward
Pull the control knob forward or backward to
move the seat forward or backward to the
desired position. Release the knob and then the
seat will remain at that position.
1. Seat Back Reclining Control Knob
2. Seat Cushion Forward, Rearward and Height
Adjusting Control Knob
WARNING:To ensure the seat is locked securely, at-
tempt to move the seat forward or rearward
without using the control knob.
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B090D01Y-AATAdjusting Seatback Angle
Rotate the upper portion of the control knob
forward or backward to recline the seatback to
the desired position. Release the control knob
and the seatback will remain in that position.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision or a sudden stop,
both the driver's and passenger's seatback
should remain in an upright position while
the car is in motion. The protection pro-
vided by the seat belts and airbags may be
reduced significantly when the seatbacks
are reclined. There is a greater risk that the
seat occupants will slide under the belt
resulting in serious injury if a crash occurs
when the seatbacks are reclined. The seat
belt cannot provide full protection to an
occupant if the seat back is reclined.
B090C01Y-AATSeat Cushion Height Adjustment
Move the front portion of the control knob up or
down to raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion. Move the rear portion of the control
knob up or down to raise or lower the rear part
of the seat cushion.
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