Motor Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 User Guide

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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F070F01A-AATo Brake Hoses and LinesVisually check for proper installation, chaf-
ing, cracks, deterioration and any leak-
age. Replace any deteriorated or dam-
aged parts immediately.F070E01CM-AATo Automatic Transaxle FluidThe fluid level should be in the “75°C”
range of the dipstick, after the engine and
transaxle are at normal operating tem-
perature. Check the automatic transaxle
fluid level with the engine running and the
transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake
properly applied. Use HYUNDAI GENU-
INE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK
ATF SP III or other brands meeting the SP
III specification approved by Hyundai Motor
Co. when adding or changing fluid. Using
the wrong ATF may result in damage to the
ATM.
F070L01A-AATo Suspension Mounting BoltsCheck the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
F070G02A-AATo Brake FluidCheck brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir. The level should be between
"MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the
reservoir. Use only hydraulic brake fluid
conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.
F070K01A-AATo Exhaust Pipe and MufflerVisually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler
and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Start the engine and listen care-
fully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
F070J01A-AATo Brake Pads, Calipers and RotorsCheck the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid
leakage.F070H01CM-AATo Parking BrakeInspect the parking brake system includ-
ing the parking brake lever (or the parking
brake pedal) and cables. For detailed ser-
vice procedures, refer to the Shop Manual.
F070M01A-AATo Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball JointWith the vehicle stopped and engine off,
check for excessive free-play in the steer-
ing wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage.
Check the dust boots and ball joints for
deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace
any damaged parts.

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OCM055006 G110D02CM-AAT
To Check the Transaxle Fluid LevelThe automatic transaxle fluid level should
be checked regularly.
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
FLUID (AUTOMATIC)
!
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.
!
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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FUSE RATING
15A
15A
15A
10A
10A
25A
20A
10A
40A
40A
50A
20A
15A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
15A
20A
25A
30ACIRCUIT PROTECTED
FUEL PUMP RELAY
H/LP LO LH RELAY
H/LP LO RH RELAY
FR FOG RELAY
I/P JUNCTION BOX
FR WIPER RELAY, RAIN SNSR RELAY, FRONT WIPER MOTOR, MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH
H/LP HI RELAY
HEAD LAMP, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH, START RELAY
I/P JUNCTION BOX
ATM RELAY(GASOLINE), AWD ECM
PCM(GASOLINE)
GENERATOR
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR, PCM(GASOLINE), SEMI ACTIVE CONTROL MODULE(GASOLINE)
CON FAN #1 RELAY, CON FAN #2 RELAY
INPUT SPEED SENSOR, OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR, TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH, BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH
ABS CONTROL MODULE, ESC CONTROL MODULE, YAW RATE SENSOR, AWD ECM, STOP LAMP SWITCH(GASOLINE), MULTIPURPOSE
CHECK CONNECTOR
REAR COMBINATION LAMP LH, POSITION LAMP LH
REAR COMBINATION LAMP RH, POSITION LAMP RH
GLOVE BOX LAMP, ICM RELAY BOX
-
-
-
-
-
FUEL PUMP
H/LP LO LH
H/LP LO RH
FR FOG
H/LP
FR WIPER
H/LP HI
H/LP HI IND
IGN #1
IGN #2
BATT
AT M
TCU
ALT DSL
ECU
COOLING
B/UP UP
ESC
TAIL LH
TAIL RH
SPARE
SPARE
SPARE
SPARE
SPAREFUSE

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G200E01CM-AATInner Panel
OCM055024N
FUSE RATING
15A
25A
15A
10A
15A
10A
10A
10A
30A
10A
15A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10A
10ACIRCUIT PROTECTED
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
FRONT POWER OUTLET, REAR POWER OUTLET
CENTER POWER OUTLET
POWER OUTSIDE MIRROR SWITCH, AUDIO, ATM KEY LOCK CONTROL MODULE,
DIGITAL CLOCK
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, REAR WIPER CONTROL MODULE,REAR WIPER
MOTOR
RAIN SENSOR
RHEOSTAT, BCM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
A/C CONTROL MODULE, INCAR & HUMIDITY SENSOR, HIGH BLOWER RELAY,
REAR A/CON SWITCH, ICM RELAY BOX, AQS SENSOR, SUNROOF MOTOR,
BLOWER BELAY, ELECTRO CHROMIC MIRROR
BLOWER RELAY, BLOWER MOTOR, A/C CONTROL MODULE
A/C CONTROL MODULE
SRS CONTROL MODULE
PAB ON/OFF SWITCH, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
HAZARD SWITCH
MULTIFUNTION SWITCH, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, ESC SWITCH, ATM KEY
LOCK CONTROL MODULE SEAT WARMER MODULE
OIL LEVEL SENSOR MODULE, BCM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, PRE-EXCITATION RESISTOR, BCM, GENERATOR, SEMI
ACTIVE CONTROL MODULE (GASOLINE)
BURGLAR ALARM RELAY
C/LIGHTER
P/OUTLET
P/OUTLET
CTR
AUDIO #2
RR WIPER
IMS
BCM #2
A/CON 2
BLOWER
A/CON 1
A/BAG #1
A/BAG IND
T/SIG
ATM LOCK
BCM #1
CLUSTER
STARTFUSE

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FUSE RATING
30A
25A
30A
15A
10A
20A
10A
20A
15A
15A
10A
10A
10A
15A
15A
15A
30A
30A
30A
10A
10A
15A
10A
20ACIRCUIT PROTECTED
DELPHI AMP
SEAT WARMER CONTROL MODULE
POWER SEAT SWITCH
ICM RELAY BOX
ICM RELAY BOX
SUNROOF MOTOR
REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH, POWER OUTSIDE MIRROR MOTOR
DOOR LOCK (UN) RELAY, ICM RELAY BOX
STOP LAMP SWITCH
FUEL LID SWITCH
KEY SOLENOID, SPORTS MODE SWITCH, SEMIACTIVE SOLENOID (GASOLINE)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, LUGGAGE LAMP, MAP LAMP, REAR PERSONAL LAMP,
ROOM LAMP, FRONT DOOR LAMP CARGO LAMP, VANITY LAMP SWITCH
DOOR WARNING SWITCH, BCM, SECURITY INDICATOR
A/C CONTROL MODULE, DATA LINK CONNECTOR, DIGITAL CLOCK
DELPHI AUDIO
HAZARD SWITCH, HAZARD RELAY
POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH, REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH LH
POWER WINDOW MAIN SWITCH, REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH RH
AC INVERTER
AC INVERTER
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
AIR BAG
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (IF INSTALLED)
P/AMP
S/WARMER
P/SEAT
RR A/CON
RR FOG/BWS
S/ROOF
MIRR HTD
DR/LOCK
STOP LP
FUEL LID
AT M
ROOM LP
BCM #3
CLOCK
AUDIO #1
HAZARD
P/WDW LH
P/WDW RH
AC
INVERTER 1
AC
INVERTER 2
TPMS
A/BAG 2
T/SIG
DRLFUSE

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o T: Speed Rating. The speed rating
denotes the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended
periods of time. The ratings range
from "A" to "Z" (98 to 186 MPH).
3. TIN (Tire Identification Number) for
new tire (example: DOT XX XX XXX
XXXX)
o DOT: Abbreviation for the "Depart-
ment of Transportation". The sym-
bol can be placed above, below or
to the left or right of the Tire Iden
tification Number. Indicates tire is
in compliance with the U.S. De-
partment of Transportation Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
o 1st two-digit code: Manufacturer's
identification mark
o 2nd two-digit code: Tire size
o 3rd three-digit code: Tire type code
(Optional)
o 4th four-digit code: Date of Manu-
factureo Four numbers represent the week
and year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 3105 means
the 31st week of 2005.
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubbercoated fabric in the tire. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which in-
clude steel, nylon, polyester, and
others. The letter "R" means radial
ply construction; the letter "D" means
diagonal or bias ply construction;
and the letter "B" means belted-bias
ply construction.
5. Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure. Refer
to the Tire and Loading Information
label for recommended inflation pres-
sure.6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG):
Tire manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three perfor-
mance factors: treadwear, traction
and temperature resistance. For more
information, see Uniform Tire Qual-
ity Grading on page 8-16.

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Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side
of an asymmetrical tire, that must al-
ways face outward when mounted on a
vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number rang-
ing from 1 to 279 that corresponds to
the load carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a cold
tire may be inflated. The maximum air
pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load rat-
ing for a tire at the maximum permis-
sible inflation pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The num-
ber of occupants a vehicle is designed
to seat multiplied by 150 pounds (68
kg). Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air
pressure in a tire, measured in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascals
(kPa) before a tire has built up heat from
driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight of
a motor vehicle with standard and op-
tional equipment including the maxi-
mum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into the
sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation motor vehicle
safety standards. The DOT code in-
cludes the Tire Identification Number
(TIN), an alphanumeric designator which
can also identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand and date of
production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the rear axle.
I030D01JM-AATTire Terminology And Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside
the tire pressing outward on the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional accesso-
ries. Some examples of optional ac-
cessories are, automatic transmission,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that
is located between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from steel or
other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that hold
the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which
the plies are laid at alternate angles
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.

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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.
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.
!
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.

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I130D04A-AATHyundai motor vehicles are designed and
manufactured to meet or exceed all appli-
cable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge
you to read and follow all directions in this
Owner's Manual, particularly the informa-
tion under the headings "NOTE", "CAU-
TION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any
questions regarding the operation of your
vehicle, please contact your nearest
Hyundai Motor America Regional Office
as listed below:
Eastern Region : Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvanina, Rhode Island, Vermont,
Virginia, West Virginia.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151
Southern Region: Florida, Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina.
Southern Region
270 Riverside Parkway, Suite A
Austell, GA 30168
(800) 633-5151South Central Region: Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming.
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Coppell, TX 75019
(800) 633-5151
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Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska,
North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wis-
consin.
Central Region
1705 Sequoia Drive
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(800) 633-5151
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California, ldaho, Montana, Nevada, Or-
egon, Texas, Utah, Washington.
Western Region
10550 Talbert Avenue
P.O.Box 20850
Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850
(800) 633-5151
REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTSI130C02A-AATIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. If
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or HYUNDAI MOTOR
AMERICA.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Ve-
hicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor ve-
hicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall
not deprive you of any remedies avail-
able to you under applicable law. The
parties are waiving their right to seek
remedies in court, including the right to
a jury trial.
This Binding Arbitration Agreement shall
be governed by and interpreted under
the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C.
sections 1-16. Judgment upon any award
may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction.
You may revoke this Arbitration Agree-
ment by (1) written notice or (2) elec-
tronic notice. Written notice must be
delivered (via certified mail) to Hyundai
Motor America, Attn: Consumer Af-
fairs, 10550 Talbert Avenue, P.O. Box
20849, Fountain Valley, CA 92728-0849.
Electronic notice must be submitted at
the following website address: http://
warranty-arbitration.hyundaiUSA.com.
Notice must be received within 90 days
after you purchase your vehicle.
I140A01A-AATAny claim or dispute you may have
related to your vehicle's warranty or the
duties contemplated under the warranty,
including claims related to the refund or
partial refund of your vehicle's purchase
price (excluding personal injury or prod-
uct liability claims), shall be resolved
by binding arbitration. Binding arbitra-
tion shall be administered by and through
the National Arbitration Forum (NAF) or
the American Arbitration Association
(AAA), under the Code of Procedure of
the entity you select.
You will not be responsible for paying
filing and hearing fees above $275.00.
All other arbitration costs shall be borne
by Hyundai Motor America. You are not
responsible to pay any of the costs
Hyundai incurs.BINDING ARBITRATION
(U.S.A Only)