lower Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Owner's Manual

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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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WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident the headrest should be
adjusted so the middle of the head-
rest is at the same height as the top of
the occupant's eyes. For this reason,
the use of a cushion that holds the
body away from the seatback is not
recommended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the head-
rests removed as injury to the occu-
pants may occur in the event of an
accident. Headrests may provide pro-
tection against neck injuries when
properly adjusted.o Do not adjust the headrest height while
the vehicle is in motion.
B081D01CM-AATAdjusting Headrest Forward and
RearwardThe headrest may be adjusted forward to
three different positions by pulling the head-
rest forward. To adjust the headrest rear-
ward, pull it fully forward to the farthest
position and release it. Adjust the headrest
so that it properly supports the head and
neck.
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WARNING:
B080D02JM-AATAdjustable HeadrestsHeadrests are designed to help reduce
the risk of neck injuries.
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower
the headrest, push it down while pressing
the lock knob. To remove the headrest,
raise it as far as it can go then press the lock
knob while pulling upward. This should
only be done when the seat is not occu-
pied.
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B083D01NF-AATActive Headrests (If Installed)The active headrest is designed to move
forward and upward during a rear impact.
This helps to prevent the driver's and front
passenger's heads from moving backward
and thus helps prevent neck injuries.
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B080E01Y-AATLumbar Support Control
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)To adjust the lumbar support, turn the
handle on the outboard or left side of the
seat. To increase the amount of lumbar
support, pull the lever forward. To de-
crease it, push the lever toward the rear.
1. Minimum support
2. Maximum support
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B080F01NF-GATSeat Height Adjustment
(Driver's Seat Only)To raise or lower the seat, raise or lower the
control lever to the desired seat height.
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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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WARNING:
Do not turn on the seat warmers if the
seat is occupied by someone who can-
not monitor the temperature and turn off
the seat warmer if it becomes too warm.
The seat warmers should not be turned
on when children, the elderly, ill people,
and sleeping people occupy the seat.
B085A01JM-GATRear Seat
Adjusting seatback angleTo recline the seatback, pull the seatback
folding lever and release it after the de-
sired seatback angle is achieved.
When you recline the seatback to the de-
sired position, always be sure it has locked
into position.
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Seatback
folding lever
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CAUTION:
When reclining the seatback, you should
adjust the seatback folding lever while
you are standing.
B100A01CM-AATSeat Warmer (If installed)The seat warmer is provided to warm the
front seats during cold weather. With the
ignition key in the "ON" position, push
either of the switches to warm the driver's
seat or the passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer is
not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF"
position.
Each time you push the button, the tem-
perature setting of the seat is changed as
follows :
NOTE:o The seat warmer will not operate if the
ambient temperature is warm.
o If the seat warmer doesn't work when
ambient temperature is lower than
70°F (21°C), it should be checked at
an authorized dealer.
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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
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Double-folding the rear seat (2nd row)
(if installed)To fold the rear seat forward to increase the
cargo area:
4. To return the seatback to its normal
position, reverse the above procedure.
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1. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-
tion.
2. Pull the seatback folding lever then
push down the seatback.
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3. Pull the seat cushion release lever and
then fold up the seat cushion.
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CAUTION:
When return the seatback to upright
position, you always lift and pull it by
folding lever.
In the case of a lift and a pull by grip the
edge of seatback, it may cause damage
to the seatback board.
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WARNING:
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o For maximum effectiveness in case of
an accident the headrest should be
adjusted so the middle of the headrest
is at the same height as the top of the
occupant's eyes. For this reason, the
use of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not recom-
mended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the head-
rests removed as injury to the occu-
pants may occur in the event of an
accident. Headrests may provide pro-
tection against neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
B085D02TG-AATAdjustable HeadrestsHeadrests are designed to help reduce
the risk of neck injuries.
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower
it, push it down while pressing the lock
knob. To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the lock knob
while pulling upward. This should only be
done when the seat is not occupied.
B080D01TG-1
Lock knob
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B611A01Y-AATRear seat arm restThis arm rest is located in the center of the
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B170A06A-AATHeight Adjustable Front Seat
Shoulder BeltYou can adjust the height of the shoulder
belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for
maximum comfort and safety.
If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too
near your neck, you will not be getting the
most effective protection. The shoulder
portion should be adjusted so that it lies
across your chest and midway over your
shoulder nearest the door and not your
neck.To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor,
lower or raise the height adjuster into an
appropriate position. To raise the height
adjuster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down
while pressing the height adjuster button.
Release the button to lock the anchor into
position. Try sliding the height adjuster to
make sure that it has locked into the posi-
tion.
B160C01A-AATKeep Belts Clean and DrySeat belts should be kept clean and dry. If
belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by
using a mild soap solution and warm wa-
ter. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abra-
sives should not be used because they
may damage and weaken the fabric.B160D01A-AATWhen to Replace Seat BeltsEntire in-use seat belt assembly or assem-
blies should be replaced if the vehicle has
been involved in an accident. This should
be done even if no damage is visible.
Additional questions concerning seat belt
operation should be directed to your
Hyundai Dealer.B160B01A-AATPeriodic InspectionIt is recommended that all seat belts be
inspected periodically for wear or damage
of any kind. Parts of the system that are
damaged should be replaced as soon as
possible.
WARNING:
o Adjust the shoulder belt height when
you sit well back in the seat.
o When adjusting the shoulder belt
height, grip the height adjuster button
securely and slide the height adjuster
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WARNING:
o Never mount more than one child re-
straint to a single tether or to a single
lower anchorage point. The increased
load caused by multiple seats may
cause the tethers or anchorage points
to break, causing serious injury or
death.
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WARNING:
o A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a collision if the child restraint
is not properly anchored. Always
follow the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions for installation and use.
o Never install a child restraint using
the lower anchors at the center posi-
tion of the rear seat. In a crash, the
LATCH anchors may break if a car
seat is improperly placed in the cen-
ter position resulting in serious or
fatal injuries. Only place a LATCH or
LATCH-compatible child seat in the
left or right out-board rear seating
positions (as shown) to the appropri-
ate LATCH anchors provided.
B230D03CM-AATSecuring the Child Restraint Seat
with the "LATCH" systemSome child seat manufacturers make safety
seats that are labeled as LATCH or LATCH-
compatible child seats. These seats in-
clude two rigid or webbing mounted at-
tachments that connect to two lower an-
chors at specific seating positions in your
vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates
the need to use seat belts to attach the child
seat; the tether strap must also be attached
to the proper tether anchor point. For infor-
mation on using tether straps, refer to “In-
stalling a Child Restraint Seat with the
“Tether Anchorage” system”.
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LATCH anchors have been provided in
your vehicle. The LATCH anchors are lo-
cated in the left and right outboard 2nd rear
seating positions.
Their locations are shown in the illustra-
tion. There is no lower anchor provided for
the center rear seating position.