warning light Hyundai Santa Fe 2009 Owner's Guide

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI66
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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.
B260M02A-AAT
Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
OCM052208
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.
B265E02MC-AAT
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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The brake fluid level warning light indi-
cates that the brake fluid level in the brake
master cylinder is low and hydraulic brake
fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 speci-
fications should be added. After adding
fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car
should be immediately and carefully driven
to a Hyundai dealer for inspection. If further
trouble is experienced, the vehicle should
not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by
a professional towing service.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-di-
agonal braking systems. This means you
still have braking on two wheels even if
one of the dual systems should malfunc-
tion. With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required to
stop the car. Also, the car will not stop in as
short a distance with only half of the brake
system working. If the brakes malfunction
while you are driving, shift to a lower gear
for additional engine braking and stop the
car as soon as it is safe to do so.
B260J02TG-AAT
Charging System Warning
Light
The charging system warning light should
illuminate when the ignition is turned on,
then go out when the engine is running. If
the light stays on while the engine is run-
ning, there is a malfunction in the electrical
charging system. If the light illuminates
while you are driving, have the system
checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon
as possible.Parking brake warning chime
(if installed)The parking brake warning chime sounds
to remind you that the parking brake is
applied when your are driving above
6mph(10km/h). Always release the park-
ing brake before you drive.
B260G02A-AAT
Low Oil Pressure Warning
Light
CAUTION:
If the low oil pressure warning light stays
on while the engine is running, serious
engine damage may result. The oil pres-
sure warning light comes on whenever
there is insufficient oil pressure. In nor-
mal operation, it should illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned on, then go
out when the engine is started. If the oil
pressure warning light stays on while
the engine is running, there is a serious
malfunction.
If this happens, stop the car as soon as
it is safe to do so, turn off the engine and
check the oil level. If the oil level is low,
fill the engine oil to the proper level and
start the engine again. If the light stays
on with the engine running, turn the en-
gine off immediately. In any instance
where the oil light stays on when the
engine is running, the engine should be
checked by a Hyundai dealer before the
car is driven again.
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B260Q02E-GAT
Cruise Indicator Light
The cruise indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise con-
trol main switch on the end of the barrel is
pushed.
When the cruise control main switch is
pushed a second time, the cruise control
system and light will turn off.
Information on the use of cruise control
may be found on page 1-120.B260R01E-GAT
SET Indicator Light
The SET indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise con-
trol switch is pushed downward to "SET
(COAST)".
The SET indicator light does not illuminate
when the control switch is in the "CANCEL"
position.
B260B02JM-AAT
SRS (Air bag) Service
Reminder Indicator (SRI)
The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI)
illuminates for about 6 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position
or after the engine is started, after which it
will go out.
This light also illuminates when the SRS is
not working properly. If the SRI does not
illuminate, or continuously remains on af-
ter illuminating for about 6 seconds when
you turned the ignition key to the "ON"
position or started the engine, or if illumi-
nates while driving, have the SRS in-
spected by an authorized Hyundai Dealer.
B260F02A-AAT
High Beam Indicator Light
The high beam indicator light illuminates
whenever the headlights are switched to
the high beam or flash position.
B260B01JM-AAT
Tail Gate Open Warning
Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate
and/or tail gate window is completely
closed and latched.
B260L02HP-GAT
Door ajar warning light and
chime
The door ajar warning light warns you that
a door is not completely closed and the
chime warns you that the key is in the
ignition switch.NOTE :The warning chime only sounds when-
ever the key is in the ignition switch and
the driver's side front door is open simul-
taneously. The chime sounds until the
key is removed from the ignition switch
or the driver's side front door is closed.

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B260D02A-AAT
Turn Signal Indicator
Lights
The blinking green arrows on the instru-
ment panel show the direction indicated
by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on
but does not blink, blinks more rapidly than
normal, or does not illuminate at all, a
malfunction in the turn signal system is
indicated. Your Hyundai dealer should be
consulted for repairs.
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B260P03Y-GAT
ABS Service Reminder
Indicator
When the key is turned to the "ON" position,
the Anti-Lock Brake System indicator will
illuminate and then go off in a few seconds.
If the ABS SRI remains on, illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the key is turned to the "ON" position, this
indicates that there may be a malfunction
with the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by your Hyundai dealer as soon as pos-
sible. The normal braking system will still
be operational, but without the assistance
of the anti-lock brake system.
WARNING:
If both the ABS SRI and Parking Brake/
Brake fluid level warning lights remain
"ON" or come on while driving, there
may be a malfunction with E.B.D. (Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and
have your vehicle checked by your
Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
B265C03LZ-AAT
Electronic Stability
Control Indicator Lights
The electronic stability control indicators
change operation according to the ignition
switch position and whether the system is
in operation or not.
They will illuminate when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position, but should go
out after approximately three seconds. If
the ESC or ESC-OFF indicator stays on,
take your car to your authorized Hyundai
dealer and have the system checked. See
section 2 for more information about the
ESC.
B270A01O-AATBrake Pad Wear Warning SoundThe front and rear disc brake pads have
wear indicators that should make a high-
pitched squealing or scraping noise when
new pads are needed. The sound may
come and go or be heard all the time when
the vehicle is moving. It may also be heard
when the brake pedal is pushed down
firmly. Excessive rotor damage will result
if the worn pads are not replaced. See your
Hyundai dealer immediately.B260U02CM-AAT
Immobilizer WarningLight (If Installed)
This indicator light illuminates after the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" position.
The light goes out after the engine is run-
ning or after 30 seconds. If this light blinks
for five seconds when the ignition key is
turned to "ON" position, this indicates that
the immobilizer system is not functioning
correctly. At this time, consult your Hyundai
dealer.

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OCM052075N
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.
OCM052080N
OCM052074
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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WARNING:
o Use caution when using the drink hold-
ers. A spilled beverage that is very
hot can injure you or your passen-
gers. Spilled liquids can damage inte-
rior trim and electrical components.
o Do not place objects other than cups
or cans in the drink holder. These
objects can be thrown out in the event
of a sudden stop or an accident, pos-
sibly injuring the passengers in the
vehicle.
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CAUTION:
Place the drink holder in its closed posi-
tion when not in use.
SEATBACK POCKETB540B02E-AAT(If Installed)
OCM051022L
The seatback pockets for holding papers
are located on the backside of the front
seats.
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Sun Shade
OCM051023L
Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding
sunshade which you can manually adjust
to let in light with the sunroof closed, or to
block sunlight.
WARNING:
Never adjust the sunshade while driv-
ing. This could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause death,
serious injury, or property damage.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, do not place large or hard
objects in the seat back pockets.

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SUNGLASS HOLDER!
B491A04O-AATThe sunglass holder is located on the front
overhead console. Push the end of the
cover to open the sunglass holder.
WARNING:
o Do not keep objects other than eye-
glasses inside the sunglass holder.
Such objects can be thrown from the
holder in the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring the pas-
sengers in the vehicle.
o Do not open the sunglass holder while
the vehicle is moving. The rear view
mirror of the vehicle can be blocked
by an open sunglass holder.
B540C01JM-GATLuggage Compartment LightLuggage compartment light has a 3-posi-
tion switch. The three positions are:
o In the "DOOR" position, the luggage
compartment light comes on when the
tail gate is opened, then goes out when
it is closed.
o In the "ON" position, the light stays on at
all times.
o In the "OFF" position, the light stays off
at all times.
OCM052078L
OCM052130
o ONIn the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
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CAUTION:
Do not leave this button pressed for an
extended period of time when the ve-
hicle is not running.

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To use the mirror, push the cover and open
it. Adjust mirror angle to the desired posi-
tion.
Close the cover after use.
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror angle or look at
rear passengers while driving. This could
result in loss of control, and an accident
causing death, serious injury, or prop-
erty damage.CONVERSATION MIRRORB525A01CM-AAT(If Installed)
OCM052151
OCM052128
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WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case
of an accident or a sudden stop, the
glove box door should be kept closed
when the car is in motion.
B500B01O-AATIlluminated Glove BoxOpening the glove box will automatically
turn on the light when the multi-function
switch is turned to the first/second position.
B500A01Y-AATGlove BoxSTORAGE BOXo To open the glove box, pull on the glove
box release lever.
o The glove box door can be locked (and
unlocked) with the key (if installed).

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WARNING:
o Do not store cigarette lighters, pro-
pane cylinders, or other flammable/
explosive materials in the vehicle.
These items may catch fire and/or
explode if the vehicle is exposed to
hot temperatures for extended peri-
ods.
o To avoid the possibility of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
the center facia upper tray lid should
be kept closed when the car is in
motion.
OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR
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.
To adjust the position of either
mirror:1. Move the selecting switch to the right or
left to activate the adjustable mecha-
nism for the corresponding door mirror.
2. Adjust mirror angle by depressing the
appropriate perimeter switch as illus-
trated.
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OCM052053
B510B01TG-AATThe outside rearview mirrors can be ad-
justed to your preferred rear vision, both
directly behind the vehicle, and to the rear
of the left and right sides.
The remote control outside rearview mir-
ror switch controls the adjustments for both
right and left outside mirrors.NOTE:Before driving away, always check that
your mirrors are positioned so you can
see behind you, both to the left and right
sides, as well as directly behind your
vehicle.

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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.
B520A01CM
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.
B520C08JM