lights Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 User Guide

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B340D01A-AATHigh-beam SwitchTo turn on the headlight high beams, push
the lever forward (away from you). The
High Beam Indicator Light will come on at
the same time. For low beams, pull the
lever back toward you.
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B340C01CM-AATHeadlight SwitchTo operate the headlights, turn the barrel
on the end of the multi-function switch. The
first position 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.
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Parking Light Auto Offo The purpose of this feature is to prevent
the battery from being discharged. The
system automatically turns off the head-
lights and parking lights when the driver
removes the ignition key and opens the
driver- side door.
o With this feature, the parklight will be
turned off automatically if the driver parks
on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lights on when
the ignition key is removed, perform the
following :
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON
again using the light switch on the
steering column.

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B340E01A-AATHeadlight FlasherTo flash the headlights, pull the switch
lever toward you, then release it. The head-
lights can be flashed even though the
headlight switch is in the "OFF" position.
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B340G01LZ-AATAuto Light (If Installed)
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To operate the automatic light feature, turn
the barrel on the end of the multi-function
switch. If you set the multi-function switch
to "AUTO", the tail lights and headlights
will be turned automatically on or off ac-
cording to external illumination conditions.NOTE:Turn the lights manually in foggy, cloudy
and rainy conditions.
NOTE:o Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to
ensure better auto light system con-
trol.
o Don't clean the sensor using a win-
dow cleaner.
o If your vehicle has window tint or other
types of coating on the windshield, the
AUTO light system may not work prop-
erly.
Auto light sensor
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HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMB370A01A-AATThe hazard warning system should be
used whenever you find it necessary to
stop the car in a hazardous location. When
you must make such an emergency stop,
always pull off the road as far as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on by
pushing in the hazard switch. This causes
all turn signal lights to blink. The hazard
warning lights will operate even though
the key is not in the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off, push
the switch a second time.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCHB380A01CM-AATThe rear window defroster and heated
outside rear view mirrors are turned on by
pushing in the switch when the engine is
running. At the same time, the rear window
defroster indicator light on the switch is
turned on. To turn the defroster off, push
the switch a second time. The rear window
defroster automatically turns itself off after
about 20 minutes. To restart the defroster
cycle, push in on the switch again after it
has turned itself off.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCHB360A01CM-AAT(If installed)To turn on the front fog lights, push the
switch in the "ON" position. They will light
when the headlight switch is in the second
position.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)B410A01A-AATThe instrument panel lights can be made
brighter or dimmer by turning the instru-
ment panel light control knob.
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DIGITAL CLOCKB400A01NF-GATThere are three control buttons for the
digital clock. Their functions are:
H- Push "H" to advance the hour indi-
cated.
M- Push "M" to advance the minute indi-
cated.
R- Push "R" to reset minutes to ":00" to
facilitate resetting the clock to the
correct time. When this is done:
Pressing "R" between 11 : 01 and 11
: 29 changes the readout to 11 : 00.
Pressing "R" between 11 : 30 and 11
: 59 changes the readout to 12 : 00.
Push the "R" button for 5 seconds to
display a 12 or 24-hour clock.
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CAUTION:
Do not clean the inner side of the rear
window glass with an abrasive type of
glass cleaner or use a scraper to re-
move foreign deposits from the inner
surface of the glass as this may cause
damage to the defroster elements.
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NOTE:Use the rear window defroster only when
the engine is running.Front Windshield Deicer
(If Installed)If your vehicle is installed with the front
windshield deicer, it will be operating at
the same time when you operate the rear
window defroster.
This function helps release stuck wind-
shield wipers, especially in winter time
and cold regions.Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
(If Installed)If your vehicle is installed with the outside
rearview mirror heater, it will operate at the
same time when you operate the rear
window defroster.

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WARNING:
Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an
accident causing death, serious injury
or property damage.
CAUTION:
If the mirror is jammed with ice, do not
adjust the mirror by force. Use an ap-
proved spray de-icer (not radiator anti-
freeze) to release the frozen mecha-
nism or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
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DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR-
VIEW MIRRORB520A01A-AATManual TypeYour Hyundai is equipped with a day/night
inside rearview mirror. The "night" position
is selected by flipping the tab at the bottom
of the mirror toward you. In the "night"
position, the glare of headlights of cars
behind you is reduced.
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B520C01CM-AATAutomatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass (If installed)1. Status Indicator LED
2. Feature Control Button
3. Rear Light Sensor
4. Display Window
Automatic dimming rearview mirrors auto-
matically controls the glare from head-
lights behind you when the function is
turned on by pressing and holding the
Feature Control Button for more than 3 but
less than 6 seconds. This feature can be
turned off by pressing and holding the
button for the same amount of time once
more.
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HIGH-MOUNTED REAR
STOP LIGHTB550A01A-AATIn addition to the lower-mounted rear stop-
lights on either side of the car, the high
mounted rear stoplight in the center of the
rear window also lights when the brakes
are applied.
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WARNING:
o The following specification is the
maximum weight that can be loaded
onto the roof rack. Distribute the load
as evenly as possible across the
crossbars and roof rack and secure
the load firmly.
o The vehicle is center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded onto the
roof rack. Avoid sudden starts, brak-
ing, sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers
or high speeds that may result in loss
of vehicle control or rollover causing
an accident.o Always drive slowly and turn corners
carefully when carrying items on the
roof rack. Severe wind updrafts,
caused by passing vehicles or natu-
ral causes. Can cause sudden up-
ward pressure on items loaded on the
roof rack. This is especially true when
carrying large, flat items.
o To prevent damage or loss of cargo
while driving, check frequently to
make sure the items on the roof rack
are securely fastened.ROOF RACK220 lbs (100 kg)
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINEC020A01CM-AATBefore you start the engine, you should
always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil,
water or other indications of possible
trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure
the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are
clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mir-
rors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and head-
rest to be sure they are in their proper
positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that
are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriate warn-
ing lights are operating and that you
have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights
and all bulbs when key is in the "ON"
position.
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WARNING:
Your vehicle is equipped with tires de-
signed to provide for safe ride and han-
dling 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 han-
dling failure or rollover and serious in-
jury.
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.
WARNING:
o All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to pages: 1-27 through 1-
33 for more information on their proper
use.
o Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a car
into 'drive.'
o Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal, and the
clutch (if installed).
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WARNING:
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be careful not
to depress the accelerator pedal for a
long period of time. It may overheat the
engine or exhaust system and cause
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C050B01A-AATNormal Conditions:The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the clutch pedal fully and place
the gearshift lever (manual transaxle)
in neutral or the selector lever (auto-
matic transaxle) in "P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON"
position, make certain all warning lights
and gauges are functioning properly
before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Be sure that the clutch is fully depressed
when starting a manual transaxle ve-
hicle. Your manual transaxle equipped
vehicle will not start unless the clutch
pedal is fully depressed. On a manual
transaxle equipped vehicle that can be
started without depressing the clutch,
there is the potential to cause damage to
the vehicle or injury to someone inside
or outside the vehicle as a result of the
forward or backward movement of the
vehicle that will occur if the clutch is not
depressed when the vehicle is started.
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4. Turn the ignition key to the "START"
position and release it when the engine
starts.
After the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior
to placing the vehicle in gear.
The starter should not be operated for
more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait
15-30 seconds between starting at-
tempts to protect the starter from over-
heating.
OPERATING THE MANUAL
TRANSAXLEC070A01CM-AAT(If installed)This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-
plished.
When shifting into reverse gear, pull the
mis-shift prevention tab and shift into re-
verse gear position.
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CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while
the vehicle is moving.
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The indicator lights in the instrument clus-
ter indicate the selector lever position when
the ignition is switched "ON". During sports
mode operation, the gear currently in use
displays in the numeral indicator.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
(4 SPEED A/T, 5 SPEED A/T)C090A01NF-GAT(If Installed)The highly efficient Hyundai automatic
transaxle has four/five forward speeds and
one reverse speed. The individual speeds
are selected automatically, depending on
the position of the speed selector lever.
The selector lever has 2 gates; the main
gate and the manual gate.NOTE:For information on manual gate opera-
tion, refer to "Sports Mode".
In the main gate, the selector lever has 4
positions.
NOTE:
Depress the brake pedal when shift-
ing.
The selector lever can be shifted
freely.
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or
if the battery has been disconnected,
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a nor-
mal condition, and the shifting sequence
will adjust after shifts are cycled a few
times by the T.C.M (Transmission Con-
trol Module).
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DRIVING FOR ECONOMYC140A02A-AATYou can save fuel and get more miles from
your car if you follow these suggestions:
o Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race be-
tween stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to that of the other traffic so you
don't have to change speeds unneces-
sarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you can avoid
unnecessary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
o Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
you drive, the more fuel your car uses.
Driving at a moderate speed, espe-
cially on the highway, is one of the most
effective ways to reduce fuel consump-
tion.
o Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these compo-
nents. In addition, driving with your foot
resting on the brake pedal may cause
the brakes to overheat, which reduces
their effectiveness and may lead to more
serious consequences.o Take care of your tires. Keep them in-
flated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at least
once a month.
o Be sure that the wheels are aligned
correctly. Improper alignment can re-
sult from hitting curbs or driving too fast
over irregular surfaces. Poor alignment
causes faster tire wear and may also
result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption.
o Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced main-
tenance costs, maintain your car in ac-
cordance with the maintenance sched-
ule in Section 5. If you drive your car in
severe conditions, more frequent main-
tenance is required (see Section 5 for
details).
o Keep your car clean. For maximum
service, your Hyundai should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the car. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel con-
sumption and also contribute to corro-
sion.o Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
economy.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than
necessary. If you are waiting (and not in
traffic), turn off your engine and restart
only when you're ready to go.
o Remember, your Hyundai does not re-
quire extended warm-up. After the en-
gine has started, allow the engine to run
for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing the
vehicle in gear. In very cold weather,
however, give your engine a slightly
longer warm-up period.
o Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in too high
a gear resulting in the engine bucking.
If this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine be-
yond its safe limit. This can be avoided
by shifting at the recommended speeds.
o Use your air conditioning sparingly. The
air conditioning system is operated by
engine power so your fuel economy is
reduced when you use it.