fuel Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the
performance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations
established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or state agencies.A080A01S-AAT
TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possible
for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic
systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instruc-
tions or consult your Hyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you choose
to install one of these devices.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating
people who drive Hyundais. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we
build is something of which we're very proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested
that you read it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you
receive from your new car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an
authorized Hyundai dealer. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and
any other assistance that may be required.A050A04A-AAT
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Note: Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this Hyundai,
please leave the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.
CAUTION:
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that
do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet
the specifications listed on Page 9-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual and
which also appear in the Service Station Information on the back cover of the Owner's Manual.
Copyright 2008 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission
of Hyundai Motor Company.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
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B255A01CM-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-64.
AWD System Warning LightMalfunction Indicator Light
SRS (Air bag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) Tail Gate Open Warning LightLow Fuel Level Warning LightDoor Ajar Warning LightABS Service Reminder IndicatorTurn Signal Indicator LightsHigh Beam Indicator Light
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
Charging System Warning LightImmobilizer Warning Light (If Installed)
AWD Lock Indicator LightCruise SET Indicator LightCruise Indicator LightLow Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
Seat Belt Warning Light
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Lights
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system) malfunc-
tion indicatorLow tire pressure telltale
Low tire pressure position telltale

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Fuel Recommendations ................................................ 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai ..................................... 1-3
Keys.............................................................................. 1-3
Door .............................................................................. 1-7
Power Windows..........................................................1-14
Seats...........................................................................1-16
Seat Belts....................................................................1-27
Child Restraint System ...............................................1-33
Supplemental Restraint (AIR BAG) system ................1-44
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...................... 1-62
Warning and Indicator Lights......................................1-64
Multi-Function Light Switch .........................................1-75
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ........................1-78
Sunroof.......................................................................1-89
Mirror...........................................................................1-97
Luggage Compartment ..............................................1-109
Hood Release ...........................................................1-115
Cruise Control...........................................................1-120
Heating and Cooling Control .....................................1-125
Antenna.....................................................................1-142
Stereo Sound System...............................................1-144
Audio System............................................................1-147
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

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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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1. Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
2. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
3. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
Indicator
4. Low Tire Pressure Position Telltale
5. Low Tire Pressure Telltale
6. AWD System Warning Light (If installed)
7. AWD Lock Indicator Light (If installed)
8. Odometer / Tripmeter / Trip Computer (If installed)
9. Fuel Gauge
10. Low Fuel Warning Light
11. Seat Belt Warning Light (Driver's Side)
12. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
13. Charging System Warning Light
14. Coolant Temperature Gauge15. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
16. Supplemental Restraint (Air bag) System
Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
17. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
18. Door Ajar Warning Light
19. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (If installed)
20. High Beam Indicator Light
21. Cruise SET Indicator Light
22. Cruise Indicator Light
23. ABS Service Reminder Indicator
24. Turn Signal Indicator Light
25. Speedometer
26. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
27. Immobilizer Warning Indicator Light (If Installed)
28. Tachometer

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B260H03A-AAT
Parking Brake/Low Brake
Fluid Level Warning Light
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible. Driving your car with
a problem in either the brake electrical
system or brake hydraulic system is
dangerous, and could result in a serious
injury or death.Warning Light OperationThe parking brake/brake fluid level warn-
ing light should illuminate when the park-
ing brake is applied and the ignition switch
is turned to "ON" or "START". After the
engine is started, the light should go out
when the parking brake is released.
If the parking brake is not applied, the
warning light should illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START",
then go out when the engine starts. If the
light illuminate at any other time, you
should slow the vehicle and bring it to a
complete stop in a safe location off the
roadway.
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Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
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The low fuel level warning light illuminates
when the fuel tank is approaching empty.
When it illuminates, you should add fuel as
soon as possible. Driving with the fuel
level warning light on or with the fuel level
below "E" can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.The driver's seat belt warning light and
chime will activate to the following table
when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.
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Seat Belt Warning Light
and Chime
*1) Warning pattern repeats 11 times with
24 second. If the driver's seat belt is
buckled, the light will stop within 6
seconds and chime will stop immedi-
ately.
*2) The light will stop within 6 seconds and
chime will stop immediately.
Conditions Warning Pattern
Seat BeltVehicle SpeedLight-Blink Chime-SoundUnbuckled
Buckled
Buckled
→ →→ →
→ Unbuckled
UnbuckledAbove 6mph
(10 km/h)
↓
Below 3mph
(5 km/h)6 seconds
6 seconds
6 seconds *1)
↓Stop *2)
6 secondsNone

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B290A02A-AATEngine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
WARNING:Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is un-
der pressure and could erupt and cause
severe burns. Wait until the engine is
cool before adding coolant to the reser-
voir.
B280A01A-AATFuel GaugeThe needle on the gauge indicates the
approximate fuel level in the fuel tank. The
fuel capacity is given in Section 9.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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The needle on the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge should stay in the normal range.
If it moves across the dial to "H" (HOT), pull
over and stop as soon as possible and turn
off the engine. Then open the hood and, after
the engine has cooled, check the coolant
level and the water pump drive belt. If you
suspect cooling system trouble, have your
cooling system checked by a Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.

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Push in the RESET switch more than 1
second to initialize the displayed informa-
tion.
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Reset Switch
TRIPMETER
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
(If installed)
Pushing in the TRIP switch for when the
ignition switch is in "ON" position changes
the display as follows;
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Trip Switch
TRIP COMPUTERB400B01CM-AAT(If Installed)Trip computer is a microcomputer-controlled
driver information system that displays in-
formation related to driving on the LCD.
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1. Tripmetero This mode indicates the total distance
travelled since the last tripmeter reset.
Total distance is also reset to zero if the
battery is disconnected.
o Pressing the RESET switch for more
than 1 second when the tripmeter is
being displayed clears the tripmeter to
zero.
o The meter's working range is from 0 to
999.9.
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OdometerTripmeter