CKS Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Owner's Manual

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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION:
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems
that are caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol or fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over
15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
B010B01A-AATWhat About Gasohol?Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gaso-
line and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol)
may be used in your Hyundai. However, if
your engine develops driveability prob-
lems, the use of 100% unleaded gasoline
is recommended. Fuels with unspecified
quantities of alcohol, or alcohols other
than ethanol, should not be used.
B010A01CM-AATUse Unleaded GasolineUnleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87(Research Octane Number
91) or Higher must be used. For im-
proved vehicle Performance, premium
unleaded gasoline with Pump Octane
Rating of 91(RON 95) or higher is recom-
mended.
B010C01A-AATUse of MTBEHyundai recommends that fuels contain-
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) should not be used in your
Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may re-
duce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.B010D01A-AATDo Not Use MethanolFuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your Hyundai.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle perfor-
mance and damage components of the
fuel system.
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UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
WARNING:
o Do not "top off" after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refueling.
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, other-
wise the "
" light will illuminate.
o Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel spill-
age in the event of an accident.

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BREAKING IN YOUR NEW
HYUNDAI
B010F01A-AATOperation in Foreign CountriesIf you are going to drive your Hyundai in
another country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-
able.B010E01A-AATGasolines for Cleaner AirTo help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai
recommends that you use gasolines
treated with detergent additives, which
help prevent deposit formation in the en-
gine. These gasolines will help the engine
run cleaner and enhance performance of
the Emission Control System.
B020A01S-AATDuring the First 1,200 Miles (2,000
Km)No formal "break-in" procedure is required
with your new Hyundai. However, you can
contribute to the economical operation
and durability of your Hyundai by observ-
ing the following recommendations dur-
ing the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km).
o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/
h).
o While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute) be-
tween 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start
quickly or depress the accelerator pedal
fully.
o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to
avoid hard stops.
o Don't lug the engine (in other words,
don't drive so slowly in too high a gear
that the engine "bucks"-shift to a lower
gear).
o Whether going fast or slow, vary your
speed from time to time.
o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200
miles (2,000 km) of operation.
KEYSB030A01A-AATFor greater convenience, the same key
operates all the locks in your Hyundai.
However, because the doors can be locked
without a key, carrying a spare key is
recommended in case you accidentally
lock one key inside the car.
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B030B01NF-GATRecord Your Key NumberA code number is attached on the number
tag that came with the keys to your Hyundai.
This key number tag should not be left with
the keys but kept in a safe place, not in the
vehicle. The key number should also be
recorded in a place where it can be found
in an emergency.
If you need additional keys, or if you should
lose your keys, your authorized Hyundai
dealer can make new keys if you can
supply the key number.
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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMB880A01TG-AAT(If Installed)The immobilizer system is an anti-theft
device, designed to deter automobile theft.NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's au-
thority to operate the equipment.
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B880B03MC-GATKeysAll of the locks fitted to the vehicle are
operated by the same key. However, since
it is possible to lock the doors without the
use of the key, care should be exercised to
ensure that the key does not become locked
inside the vehicle by mistake.NOTE:If you make your own duplicate key, you
will not be able to cancel the system or
start the engine.
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B030C01E-1
DOOR LOCKS!
B040A01CM-AAT B030C01CM-AAT
Illuminated Ignition Switch
(If installed)Whenever either front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch
is not in the "ON" position.
The light will go off approximately 30 sec-
onds after closing the door or when the
ignition switch is turned on.
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Before 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.
o Before opening the door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
UNLOCK
LOCK
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B040B01O-AATLocking, unlocking front doors
with a keyo 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
turning the key once toward the rear. If
you wish to unlock all doors, turn the key
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WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the inside
door handle, the door can be opened and
you may be ejected from the vehicle and
can be injured or killed.
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B040E04A-AATChild-Protector Rear Door LockYour Hyundai is equipped with left and
right side "child-protector" rear door locks.
When the lock mechanism is engaged, the
rear door cannot be opened from the in-
side. Its use is recommended whenever
there are small children in the rear seat.
To engage the child-protector feature so
that the door cannot be opened from the
inside, move the child-protector lever to
the "
" position and close the door. Move
the lever to the "
" position when normal
door operation is desired.
To open the door from the outside, pull the
outside door handle.
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B040G01CM-AATCentral Door LocksThe central door locking switch is located
on the driver's and front passenger's (if
installed) armrest. It is operated by de-
pressing the door lock switch. If any door
is open when the switch is depressed to
the "LOCK" position, the door will remain
locked when closed.NOTE:o Depressing the front portion of the
driver's or front passenger's door lock
switch "will lock", all vehicle doors.
o Depressing the rear portion of these
switches "will unlock", all vehicle
doors.
UNLOCK LOCK
LOCKUNLOCK
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B070F01CM-AATKeyless Entry System (If installed)
NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Locking doors1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK (
)" button on the
transmitter.
3. At the same time all doors lock, the turn
signal lights will blink once to indicate
that the system is armed.
Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK (
)" button on
the transmitter.
2. At the same time the driver's door un-
locks, the turn signal lights will blink
twice to indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
NOTE:If you wish to unlock all doors, press the
"UNLOCK" button on the transmitter
again within 4 seconds.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's au-
thority to operate the equipment.
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WARNING:
o Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the
inside door handle, the door can be
opened and you may be ejected from
the vehicle and can be injured or killed.
o If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either
the vehicle key or door lock switch,
the system may stop operating tem-
porarily in order to protect the circuit
and prevent damage to system com-
ponents. o The driver's and front passenger's
doors can be opened by pulling the
inside door handle even if the front
portion of the driver's or front
passenger's central door locking
switch has been depressed to lock
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B080B04A-AATFront Seat
Adjusting seat forward and rearwardTo 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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SEATSB080A02A-AATAdjustable Front Seats
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WARNING:
o Never adjust the driver’s seat while
the vehicle is moving. Any sudden or
unexpected movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle resulting in an accident. Only
adjust the driver’s seat when the ve-
hicle is stationary.
o Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close
to the air bag. Position the seat so that
you can sit as far back as possible
from the air bag and still comfortably
reach all controls. o Do not attempt to operate the main
switch on another door in opposing
directions at the same time. If this is
done, the window will stop and cannot
be opened or closed.
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B080C03A-AATAdjusting Seatback AngleTo 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.
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WARNING:
Riding with a reclined seatback in-
creases your chance of serious or fatal
injuries in the event of a collision or
sudden stop. The protection of your re-
straint system (seat belts and air bags)
is greatly reduced by reclining your seat.
Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly. The
more the seatback is reclined, the greater
the chance that an occupant's hips will
slide under the lap belt or the occupant's
neck will strike the shoulder belt. Driv-
ers and passengers should always sit
well back in their seats, properly belted,
and with the seatbacks upright.
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WARNING:
After adjusting the seat, always check
that it is securely locked into place by
attempting to move the seat forward or
rearward without using the lock release
lever. Sudden or unexpected move-
ment of the driver's seat could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle result-
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WARNING:
Riding with a reclined seatback in-
creases your chance of serious or fatal
injuries in the event of a collision or
sudden stop. The protection of your
restraint system (seat belts and air
bags) is greatly reduced by reclining
your seat. Seat belts must be snug
against your hips and chest to work
properly. The more the seatback is re-
clined, the greater the chance that an
occupant's hips will slide under the lap
belt or the occupant's neck will strike the
shoulder belt. Drivers and passengers
should always sit well back in their seats,
properly belted, and with the seatbacks
upright.
B090C01Y-AATSeat Cushion Height Adjustment
(Driver's seat only)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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B090E01TG-AATLumbar Support Control
(Driver's seat only) (If Installed)To adjust the lumbar support, press the
control switch on the outboard side of the
seat cushion. To increase the amount of
lumbar support, press the front portion of
the switch. To decrease lumbar support,
press the rear portion of the switch.
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B085B02CM-AATFolding Rear Seatback
2nd row seatFor convenience, the seatbacks and seat
cushions may be folded down and up.
1. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-
tion.
2. Pull the seatback folding lever then
push down the seatback.
3. Be sure it has locked into position by
listening for an audible "Click".4. To return the seatback to its normal
position, pull the seatback folding lever
and reverse the above procedure.
When you return the seatback to its upright
position, always be sure it is locked into
position by pulling and pushing on the top
of the seatback.
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NOTE:Before folding the seatback, place the
rear seat belt buckles in the buckle pouch
on the seat cushion.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to overload seatback.
Overloading may cause damage to the
seatback.
3rd Row Seat (If Installed)1. Move the 2nd row seatback to the for-
ward position.
2. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-
tion.
3. To fold down the seatback, pull the
seatback folding lever and then push
down the seatback.