changing Hyundai Santa Fe 2007 User Guide

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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ............................................................ 6-4
Checking the Engine Oil ............................................... 6-5
Checking the Engine Coolant ........................................ 6-7
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 6-8
Windshield Wiper Blades .............................................. 6-9
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) .........................6-11
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic)..................6-12
Checking the Brakes ..................................................6-14
Air Conditioning Care..................................................6-15
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .......................6-16
Checking and Replacing Fuses..................................6-17
Checking the Battery..................................................6-20
Power Steering Fluid Level .........................................6-23
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-24
Bulb Wattage ...............................................................6-31
Fuse Panel Description...............................................6-32
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G050C01TG-AATTo Check the Coolant LevelThe coolant level can be seen on the side
of the plastic coolant reservoir. The level of
the coolant should be between the "L" and
"F" lines on the reservoir when the engine
is cool. If the level is below the "L" mark, add
engine coolant to bring it up between "L"
and "F". If the level is low, inspect for
coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level
frequently. If the level drops again, visit
your Hyundai dealer for an inspection and
diagnosis of the reason.
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WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may some-
times operate even when the engine is
not running. Use extreme caution when
working near the blades of the cooling
fan so that you are not injured by a
rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant
temperature decreases, the fan will au-
tomatically shut off. This is a normal
condition.
CAUTION:
o Engine coolant can damage the finish
of your car. If you spill engine coolant
on the car, wash it off thoroughly with
clean water.
o The engine in your vehicle has alumi-
num engine parts and must be pro-
tected by an ethylene-glycol base
coolant to prevent corrosion and freez-
ing.
Do not use hard water. Hard water can
cause engine damage from corro-
sion, overheating or freezing.
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CHANGING THE AIR
CLEANER FILTERG070A03Y-AATThe replacement of air cleaner filter is
performed in the following manner.
1. Unsnap the clips around the cover.
2. When this is done, the cover can be
lifted off, the old filter removed and the
new filter put in its place.
Genuine Hyundai replacement parts are
recommended.
CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without a
proper air filter in place can result in
excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake. These may result
in damage to the air cleaner filter.
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To Check the Transaxle Fluid LevelThe automatic transaxle fluid level should
be checked regularly.
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
FLUID (AUTOMATIC)
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WARNING:
The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at normal
operating temperature. This means that
the engine, radiator, exhaust system
etc., are very hot. Exercise great care
not to burn yourself during this proce-
dure.
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CAUTION:
Use of aftermarket ATF additives may
cause damage to the automatic
transaxle.
Only use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III,
DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or
other brands meeting the SP III specifi-
cation approved by Hyundai Motor Co..
If you are having your vehicle serviced
at a facility other than a Hyundai dealer,
verify that the correct ATF is used for
your vehicle.
G110A01MC-AATTransaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle
should be checked at those intervals speci-
fied in the vehicle maintenance schedule
in Section 5.NOTE:Automatic transaxle fluid is basically a
red color. As driving distance increases,
the fluid color turns darkish red gradu-
ally. It is a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
based upon the changing color.
You must replace the automatic
transaxle fluid in accordance with inter-
vals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in section 5.

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4. Pull out the climate control air filter with
the hooks on both sides pressed.
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CHANGING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL AIR FILTERB145A01CM-AAT(For Evaporator and Blower Unit)
(If Installed)The climate control air filter is located in
front of the evaporator unit behind the
glove box.
It helps to decrease the amount of pollut-
ants entering the car.
1. Open the glove box and remove the
adjusting pins on both sides of the glove
box.
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2. Pull the damper strap on the right side
of the glove box through the hole.
3. Lower down the glove box completely.
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CAUTION:
Be careful not to press the hooks in the
opposite direction.
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INDEX
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S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-16
Rear..............................................................................................1-22
Seat warmer .................................................................................1-22
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-31
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-41
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-30
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-29
Precautions..................................................................................1-27
Shop Manual ......................................................................................8-14
Sound
Brake pad warning sound ............................................................1-70
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-72
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-7
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ...............................................................1-118
Stereo Sound System ....................................................................1-144
Sunglass Holder ................................................................................1-94
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-89
Sun Visor........................................................................................1-116
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-72
Tail Gate.........................................................................................1-109
Theft-Alarm System..........................................................................1-11
Ticket Holder..................................................................................1-118
Tires
Aging .............................................................................................8-13
Balancing......................................................................................8-12Chains..........................................................................................8-10
Changing a flat tire .......................................................................3-12
If you have a flat tire .....................................................................3-12
Information...................................................................................... 8-3
Maintenance.................................................................................8-13
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-12
Rotation........................................................................................8-11
Sidewall Labeling............................................................................ 8-6
Snow tires.....................................................................................8-10
Spare tire......................................................................................3-10
Terminology and Definition ............................................................ 8-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ................................... 3-5
Traction........................................................................................8-12
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-27
Emergency...................................................................................3-20
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-18
Trailer Connector..............................................................................2-31
Transaxle
Automatic......................................................................................2-10
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-12
Manual............................................................................................ 2-7
Manual transaxle oil checking.....................................................6-11
Trip Computer...................................................................................1-74
V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vechcle Load Limit ............................................................................2-32