warning Hyundai Santa Fe 2006 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION:
Always observe the following:
o Check pressures when the tires
are cold. (After the vehicle has
been parked for at least three hours
or hasn't been driven more than 1
mile (1.6 km) since starting up.)
o Check the pressure of your spare
tire each time you check the pres-
sure of other tires.
o Never overload your vehicle. Be
especially careful about overload-
ing if you equip your vehicle with
a luggage rack.
o Worn, old tires can cause acci-
dents. If your tread is badly worn,
or if your tires have been dam-
aged, replace them.
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WARNING:
Overinflation or underinflation can
reduce the tire life, adversely affect
vehicle handling, and lead to sud-
den tire failure. This could rusult in
loss of vehicle control and potential
injury. NOTE:
o Underinflation also results in ex-
cessive wear, poor handling and
reduced fuel economy. Wheel de-
formation also is possible. Keep
your tire pressures at the proper
levels. If a tire frequently needs
refilling, have it checked by your
Hyundai Dealer.
o Overinflation produces a harsh
ride, excessive wear at the center
of the tire tread, and a greater
possibility of damage from road
hazards.

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TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km). If you notice that
tires are wearing unevenly between ro-
tations, have the car checked by a
Hyundai dealer so the cause may be
corrected.
After rotating, adjust the tire pressures
and be sure to check wheel nut torque.
Spare tire
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I050A02O-AATTIRE CHAINS
Tire chains, if necessary, should be
installed on the front wheels. If your
vehicle is equipped with 4WD (four
wheels drive), be sure to install the
chains on all wheels. Be sure that the
chains are installed in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do not
continue to use tire chains when they
are no longer needed.
WARNING:
o When driving on roads covered
with snow or ice, drive at less than
20 mph.
o Use the SAE "S" class or wire &
plastic chains.
o Don't use a tire chains to the ve-
hicle which aluminium wheels are
installed to keep the wheels. If it is
on unavoidable circumstances,
use a wire chains.WARNING:
o Use wire chains less than 15mm to
prevent damage to the chain's
connection.
o If you have noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to avoid contact with the
vehicle body.
o To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6
miles.
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I080A01A-AATTIRE TRACTION
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. To reduce the
possibility of losing control, slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road.
I070A01A-AATTIRE BALANCING
A tire that is out of balance may affect
handling and tire wear. The tires on your
Hyundai were balanced before the car
was delivered but may need balancing
again during the years you own the car.
Whenever a tire is dismounted for re-
pair, it should be rebalanced before
being reinstalled on the car.WARNING:
Do not mix bias-ply and radial-ply
under any circumstances. This may
cause unusual handling characteris-
tics that could result in death, seri-
ous injury, or property damage.
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WHEN TO REPLACE TIRES
The original tires on your car have tread
wear indicators. The location of tread
wear indicators is shown by the "TWI"
or " " marks, etc., The tread wear
indicators appear when the tread depth
is 0.06 in. (1.6 mm). The tire should be
replaced when these appear as a solid
bar across two or more grooves of the
tread. Always replace your tires with
those of the recommended size. If you
change wheels, the new wheel's rim
width and offset must meet Hyundai
specification.
Tread wear
indicator 0.06 in. (1.6 mm)

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I090B01JM-AATTIRE MAINTENANCE
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire
wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly,
have your dealer check the wheel align-
ment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This will
increase vehicle ride comfort and tire
life. Additionally, a tire shoud always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel.
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WARNING:
o Driving on worn-out tires is dan-
gerous! Worn-out tires can cause
loss of braking effectiveness,
steering control and traction. When
replacing tires, never mix radial
and bias ply tires on the same car.
If you replace radial tires with bias-
ply tires, they must be installed in
sets of four.
o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's
dimensional specifications may
fit poorly and result in damage to
the vehicle, including broken
wheel studs.
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WARNING:
o Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed to provide for safe ride
and handling capability.
Do not use a size and type of tire
and wheel that is different from the
one that is originally installed on
your vehicle. It can affect the safety
and performance of your vehicle,
which could lead to handling fail-
ure or rollover and serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure
to equip all four tires with the tire
and wheel of the same size, type,
tread, brand and load-carrying
capacity. If you nevertheless de-
cide to equip your vehicle with
any tire/wheel combination not rec-
ommended by Hyundai for off-
road driving, you should not use
these tires for highway driving.

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Traction AA, A, B, C - The traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction per-
formance.
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WARNING:
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hy-
droplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.
CONSUMER INFORMATIONI130A01A-AATThis consumer information has been prepared
in accordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It
provides the purchasers and/or prospective
purchasers of Hyundai automobiles with infor-
mation on uniform tire quality grading. Your
Hyundai dealer will help answer any questions
you may have as you read this information.
I130B04A-AATTire Quality Grading
Department of Transportation quality
grades - All passenger vehicle tires
must conform to Federal Safety Stan-
dards in addition to these grades. These
quality grades are molded on the
sidewall.
Treadwear - The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and a
half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road character-
istics and climate.

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WARNING:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Qual-
ity grades can be found on the tire
sidewall between the tread shoulder
and the maximum section width.
For example :
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-
ture A Temperature A, B, C - The tempera-
ture grades are A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
I130D04A-AATHyundai motor vehicles are designed and manu-
factured to meet or exceed all applicable safety
standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you
to read and follow all directions in this Owner's
Manual, particularly the information under the
headings "NOTE", "CAUTION" and "WARN-
ING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any
questions regarding the operation of your ve-
hicle, please contact your nearest Hyundai
Motor America Regional Office as listed below:
Eastern Region : Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hamp-
shire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvanina,
Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151

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INDEX
3
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control...................................................................................1-89
D
Defrosting / Defogging ...................................................................1-101
Door
Central door locks.......................................................................... 1-7
Door locks...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-88
Locking, unlocking front door with a key ...................................... 1-5
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-67
Drive Belts.........................................................................................6-19
Driving
Driving for economy .....................................................................2-20
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-21
Winter driving...............................................................................2-22
E
Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-3
Compartment (2.7 V6)................................................................... 6-2
Compartment (3.5 V6)................................................................... 6-3
Coolant........................................................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-52If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4
Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-4
Starting........................................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2
F
Fan Speed Control............................................................................1-93
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-86
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-62
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-12
Adjustable headrests...................................................................1-13
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ..........................................1-12
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-12
Fuel
Auto fuel cut switch ......................................................................1-84
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................
1-52
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-84
Full Traction Control System (FTCS)..............................................2-15
Full-time 4WD Operation..................................................................2-16
Fuses ................................................................................................6-20

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G
General Checks.................................................................................. 6-4
Glove Box..........................................................................................1-72
H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-62
Heating and Cooling Control .............................................................1-92
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control..............................................................................1-94
Air intake control switch ...............................................................1-93
Bi-level heating.............................................................................1-98
Defrosting / Defogging ..............................................................1-101
Fan speed control (Blower control) .............................................1-93
Temperature control....................................................................1-97
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-83
Homelink Mirror.................................................................................1-76
Hood Release....................................................................................1-85
Horn.................................................................................................1-88
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-4
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-46
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-65
Interior Light.......................................................................................1-71
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-15
Positions......................................................................................... 2-4
L
Light Bulbs Replacement..................................................................6-26
Limited-Slip Differential......................................................................2-19
Luggage Compartment Light ............................................................1-81
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-82
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 .................................................1-76
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................................1-73
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-53
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-80
Power Driver's Seat ..........................................................................1-14
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-66
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-23

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R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-17
Folding rear seatback and seat cushion ....................................1-17
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-62
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................8-16
Risk of Rollover................................................................................... 2-3
Roof Rack.........................................................................................1-83
S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-12
Rear..............................................................................................1-17
Seat warmer .................................................................................1-16
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-22
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-32
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-24
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-21
Precautions..................................................................................1-19
Shop Manual ......................................................................................8-13
Sound
Brake pad warning sound ............................................................1-51
Parking start warning sound ........................................................1-51
Spark Plugs .......................................................................................6-10
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-53
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-6
Steering Wheel Free play .................................................................6-18
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-87Stereo Sound System ....................................................................1-108
Sunglass Holder ................................................................................1-72
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-69
Sun Visor...........................................................................................1-86
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-53
Tail Gate............................................................................................1-80
Tail gate window...........................................................................1-81
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-8
Tires
Balancing......................................................................................8-11
Chains..........................................................................................8-10
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-6
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-6
Information...................................................................................... 8-2
Maintenance.................................................................................8-12
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-11
Rotation........................................................................................8-10
Snow tires....................................................................................... 8-9
Spare tire........................................................................................ 3-5
Terminology and definitions........................................................... 8-7
Traction........................................................................................8-11
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-24
Emergency...................................................................................3-14
If your vehicle must be towed ......................................................3-12
Traction Control System ...................................................................2-13

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Transaxle
Automatic.............................................................................. 2-6, 2-19
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-13
Trip Computer...................................................................................1-55
V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vehicle Load Limit .............................................................................2-28
Vehicle Specifications
Engine ............................................................................................. 9-3
Lubrication chart............................................................................ 9-4
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................................1-48
Windows
Power...........................................................................................1-11
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................................1-60
Rear window wiper and washer..................................................1-61
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................................................................6-11