steering Hyundai Santa Fe 2009 User Guide

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B600B01NF-GATTilt and telescopic type
(If Installed)To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Push the lever downward fully to un-
lock.
2. Adjust upward or downward and for-
ward or backward to set the steering
wheel to the desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the
lever by pulling it upward.
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B580C01LZ-AATTicket Holder (If installed)The ticket holder is provided on the front of
the sun visor for holding a tollgate ticket.
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STEERING WHEELB600A01NF-GATTilt typeTo adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. After adjustment, release the lever.
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FRONT DOOR EDGE
LIGHTB620A02S-AAT(If Installed)A light comes on when the front door is
opened.
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the steering wheel, try
moving it up and down to make sure it is
locked in position.
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WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while driving as this may result in
loss of control of the vehicle and serious
injury or death.
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HORNB610A01L-GATPress the pad on the steering wheel to
sound the horn.

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o During normal cruise control opera-
tion, when the "SET" switch is acti-
vated or reactivated after applying
the brakes, the cruise control will
energize after approximately 3 sec-
onds. This delay is normal.
WARNING:
AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL
SWITCHB610A01CM-AAT(If Installed)The steering wheel audio remote control
switch is installed to promote safe driving.NOTE:Do not operate audio remote control
switches simultaneously.
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2. MUTE Switcho Press the MUTE switch to disappear the
sound.
o Press the MUTE switch again to repro-
duce the sound.3. VOL SwitchPress the VOL switch to increase or de-
crease volume.1. MODE SwitchPress the MODE switch to select Radio,
CD (Compact Disc) and CDC (Compact
Disc Changer).
Each press of the switch changes the dis-
play as follows:
→
RADIO (FM1 → FM2 →AM) → CD* → CDC** : If installed

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USING EXTERNAL CONTROLSThe Dimmer controlThe Dimmer control setting determines
the brightness of the entire vehicle’s dis-
plays.
Turn the scroll wheel up or down to in-
crease or decrease the brightness of the
vehicle’s instrument panels, backlit dis-
plays and the audio system’s LCD screen
and backlit controls.
Steering wheel audio controlsSteering wheel-mounted audio controls
allow you to make adjustments to the most
frequently used audio controls without tak-
ing your eyes off the road. Control Function
MODE button Press this button to switch between the FM1/FM2/AM/XM1/
XM2/XM3/CD/RSE modes. Check the LCD screen display
to confirm if you have selected the mode you want.
NOTE:
The modes available depend on the model of your audio
system and also on whether any auxiliary/RSE device is
connected to your audio system.
-VOL+ rocker switchPress and hold to decrease (-) or increase (+) the volume.
-SEEK+ rocker switchIn Tuner mode:
Press and release + and – to switch to the next or previous
preset station. For example, to switch from preset station 1
to preset station 3, press + twice.Press and hold (about 1 second) + and – to scan up and
down the frequency range for the next available radio station
and automatically lock on to that frequency.
In CD mode:
During CD playback,
press and release – and + to select and
play the previous or next track on the disc. The LCD screen
displays the track number as you press the buttons. You can
press the button several times to select the track you want.

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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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TO START THE ENGINEC030A02E-AATCombination Ignition Switcho If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral
and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic
transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"
(park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition
key and turn it to the "START" position.
Release it as soon as the engine starts.
Do not hold the key in the "START"
position for more that 15 seconds.
NOTE:o The engine will not start if the clutch
pedal is not depressed fully (Manual
Transaxle) or the shift lever is not in
"P" or "N" Position (Automatic
Transaxle).
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position
unless the shift lever is in the "P"
(Park) position or the negative bat-
tery terminal is disconnected from
the battery. To remove the key, al-
ways confirm that the shift lever is
securely positioned in "P" (Park) (For
Automatic Transaxle).
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-6.
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WARNING:
The engine should never be turned off or
the key removed from the ignition key
cylinder while the car is in motion. The
steering wheel is locked by removing
the key.o "START"The engine is started in this position. It will
crank until you release the key.NOTE:Do not hold the key in the "START" posi-
tion for more than 15 seconds.
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START

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C070C01E-1
LOCKACC
ON
START
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STARTING!
C070C01A-AATTo remove the ignition key
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1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" posi-
tion.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the igni-
tion key counterclockwise from the
"ACC" position to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odor-
less and can cause serious injury or
death.
o "ON"When the key is in the "ON" position, the
ignition is on and all accessories may be
turned on. If the engine is not running, the
key should not be left in the "ON" position.
This will discharge the battery and may
also damage the ignition system.o "ACC"With the key in the "ACC" position, some
electrical accessories (radio, etc.) may be
operated.o "LOCK"The key can be removed or inserted in this
position.
To protect against theft, the steering wheel
locks by removing the key.NOTE:If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn
the key while turning the steering wheel
right and left to release the tension.

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C070D04O-AATGood Driving Practiceso Never take the car out of gear and coast
down a hill. This is extremely hazard-
ous. Always leave the car in gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause
them to overheat and malfunction. In-
stead, when you are driving down a
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. When you do this, engine braking
will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower
gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.
o Slow down when you encounter cross
winds. This gives you much better con-
trol of your car.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped
before you attempt to shift into reverse.
The transaxle can be damaged if you do
not. To shift into reverse, depress the
clutch, move the shift lever to neutral,
wait three seconds, then shift to the
reverse position.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an
abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control. The shift points as shown above are rec-
ommended for optimum fuel economy and
performance.
C070E03A-AATRecommended Shift Points
Shift
from-toRecommended
mph(km/h)
15 (20)
25 (40)
35 (55)
45 (75) 1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
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WARNING:
o Always buckle-up! In a collision, an
unbelted occupant is significantly
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed than a properly belted occu-
pant.
o Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.
o Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
creased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver oversteers to reenter
the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the
roadway, do not steer sharply. In-
stead, slow down before pulling back
into the travel lanes.
o Never exceed posted speed limits.

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WARNING:
o Always buckle-up! In a collision, an
unbelted occupant is significantly
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed than a properly belted occu-
pant.
o Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.
o Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
creased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver oversteers to reenter
the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the
roadway, do not steer sharply. In-
stead, slow down before pulling back
into the travel lanes.
o Never exceed posted speed limits. o Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an
abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control.
o Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly de-
pressing and releasing the accelerator
pedal.
C090N01CM-AATGood Driving Practiceso Never move the gear selector lever
from "P" or "N" to any other position with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
o Never move the gear selector lever into
"P" when the vehicle is in motion.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped
before you attempt to shift into "R" or "D".
o Never take the car out of gear and coast
down a hill. This may be extremely
hazardous. Always leave the car in gear
when moving.
o Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause
them to overheat and malfunction. In-
stead, when you are driving down a
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. When you do this, engine braking
will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may not
be engaged.
o Always use the parking brake. Do not
depend on placing the transaxle in "P"
to keep the car from moving.

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C310B01JM-AATESC ON/OFF ModeWhen the ESC is operating, the ESC indi-
cator in the instrument cluster will blink.
If you turn the system off by pressing the
ESC switch, the ESC-OFF indicator will
come on and stay on. In the ESC-OFF
mode, the stability control will be deacti-
vated. Adjust your driving accordingly. To
turn the system back on, press the switch
again. The ESC-OFF indicator should go
off.NOTE:The ESC mode will automatically be
turned ON after the engine is turned off
and restarted.
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The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sys-
tem is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering manuevers. ESC checks
where you are steering and where the
vehicle is actually going. ESC applies the
brakes at individual wheels and intervenes
in the engine management system to sta-
bilize the vehicle.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sys-
tem is an electronic system designed to
help the driver maintain vehicle control
under adverse conditions. It is not a substi-
tute for safe driving practices.
CAUTION:
Driving with varying tire or wheel size
may cause the ESC system to malfunc-
tion. When replacing tires, make sure
they are the same size as your original
tires.
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Factors including speed, road conditions
and driver steering input can all affect
whether ESC will be effective in prevent-
ing a loss of control. It is still your respon-
sibility to drive and corner at reasonable
speeds and to leave a sufficient margin of
safety.
WARNING:
Electronic stability control is only a driv-
ing aid; all normal precautions for driv-
ing in inclement weather and on slippery
road surfaces should be observed.

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CAUTION:
If one of the front or rear wheels begins
to spin in mud, snow, etc., the vehicle can
sometimes be driven out by depressing
the accelerator pedal further; however,
avoid running the engine continuously at
high rpm because doing so could dam-
age the AWD system. (10)When using tire chains, always at-
tach them to the four wheels. In some
unavoidable circumstances, install
them on only the front wheels, not the
rear wheels.
(11) If the front or rear wheels get stuck in
the mud, do not spin them recklessly.
The AWD system could be damaged.
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WARNING:
o Avoid high cornering speeds.
o Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
charges or fast, sharp turns.
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
creased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
o While the full-time AWD vehicle is
being raised on a jack, never start the
engine or cause the tires to rotate.
There is danger that rotating tires
touching the ground could cause the
vehicle to go off the jack and to jump
forward.
o In a collision, an unbelted person is
signicantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a person wearing
a seat belt.
o Loss of control may occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver oversteers to reenter
the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the
roadway, do not steer sharply. Instead,
slow down before pulling back into the
travel lanes.
AWD LOCK SYSTEMC360A01CM-AAT(With Electronic Control AWD)
(If installed)
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Type AType BThis AWD system is designed for dividing
the power ratio automatically in normal
driving conditions.