warning Hyundai Santa Fe 2009 Manual Online

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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:
→
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o Fading - As your car moves away from
the radio station, the signal will weaken
and sound will begin to fade. When this
occurs, we suggest that you select an-
other stronger station.
o Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large
obstructions between the transmitter
and your radio can disturb the signal
causing static or fluttering noises to
occur. Reducing the treble level may
lessen this effect until the disturbance
clears.o Station Swapping - As an FM signal
weakens, another more powerful sig-
nal near the same frequency may begin
to play. This is because your radio is
designed to lock onto the clearest sig-
nal. If this occurs, select another station
with a stronger signal.
o Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals
being received from several directions
can cause distortion or fluttering. This
can be caused by a direct and reflected
signal from the same station, or by sig-
nals from two stations with close fre-
quencies. If this occurs, select another
station until the condition has passed.
B750B05Y-AATUsing a cellular phone or a two-way
radioWhen a cellular phone is used inside the
vehicle, noise may be produced from the
audio equipment. This does not mean that
something is wrong with the audio equip-
ment. In such a case, use the cellular
phone at a place as far as possible from the
audio equipment.
WARNING:
Hyundai recommends that you never
use a cell phone while driving. This could
result in loss of control, and an accident
that may cause death, serious injury, or
property damage. You must stop at a
safe place to use a cellular phone.NOTE:Some states and cities have regulations
prohibiting the use of cell phones while
driving. You should be aware of the spe-
cific requirements in your area.
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Battery Discharge Warning
To prevent inadvertent vehicle battery dis-
charge when the ignition switch is turned
to the ignition ON or ACC (Accessory)
position, a battery drain warning message
will flash on the RSE LCD display.
RSE-CM05A
RSE Lock Function
Front seat passengers can use the RSE
Lock function to prevent rear seat passen-
gers from operating the RSE. To lock the
RSE, press and hold the CD/AUX button
on the vehicle radio for more than 2 sec-
onds.
"Lock" will appear on the RSE LCD dis-
play, as well as on the RSE control panel.
None of the RSE control panel or remote
controller buttons will function while the
RSE is locked. Rear seat passengers will
still be able to eject or insert a disc in the
player, as well as power on/off the system.
Press and hold the CD/AUX button again
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DVD/VCD PLAYER OPERATION
Disc/Format CompatibilityYour RSE player accepts and plays all
DVDs in 4:3 (normal) and 16:9 (widescreen)
video formats. With DVDs that offer mul-
tiple formats, the default format is 16:9 and
will stay that way unless changed by the
user. See "Adjusting the LCD display" to
learn how to adjust the format.
The DVD player has the capability to play
DVD-video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-DA, CD-
R, CD-RW, VCD.
The DVD player was factory programmed
with a region code for the assigned market
or country. If a DVD is inserted for a region
code that doesn’t match with the player, the
RSE player will eject the disc. An error
message will be shown on the overhead
LCD display and the RSE control panel
display.
NOTE:Because there is no universal standard
for DVD/VCD programming, your disc
may behave differently. Some DVDs may
present warning messages about unau-
thorized duplication, some will go directly
to a menu, some may have different on-
disc menu and start playing the movie
immediately, and some may be unread-
able or damaged and will be ejected.NOTE:While the player will accept DVD ROM
and CD ROM discs, the RSE cannot play
discs in these formats and will eject
them.
The player is only capable of reading the
bottom side of a disc. When inserting a
single-sided disc, the label side should be
up. When inserting a two-sided disc, the
desired play side should be down.
Press DISP on the RSE control panel or the
remote controller, then press the
∧ ∧∧ ∧
∧ NEXT
or
∨ ∨∨ ∨
∨ PREV buttons to cycle through LCD
display adjustments (SCREEN SIZE,
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, CHROMA,
HUE). To adjust the SCREEN SIZE, use
the < REW or FF > buttons to select the
preferred size.1. Menu
DVDs can be controlled, and any special
programming or features accessed, by
using the menu. To access the menu while
playing a DVD, press the MENU button.
Press the button a second time to exit the
menu and return to the DVD program at the
point it was being viewed. The menu is not
available during disc initialization, the be-
ginning credits or any copyright and FBI
warnings.
While viewing the menu, press the
∧ ∧∧ ∧
∧ NEXT
button to move the cursor up and the
∨ ∨∨ ∨
∨
PREV button to move the cursor down the
menu. Press the > FWD button to move the
cursor to the right, and the < REW button to
move the cursor to the left.NOTE:You must repeatedly push any button to
move through several items. Pressing
and holding a button will not advance the
cursor beyond the first item.
Press ENTER or Play/Pause to select the
desired menu choice.
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AM, FM1 and FM2 Selection
When you press the SOURCE button, the
Source Selection UI will come out, along
with the current available mode. You can
select the Radio mode by the remote con-
troller. After pressing the ENTER button,
both RSE and front Radio will play your
selection station at the same time.
All of the RSE control panel and remote
controller navigation functions can be used
to control the front radio when the vehicle
front radio is also playing the same radio
mode.
VIEWING FRONT CD, MP3The RSE can be used to control discs that
are loaded and playing in the vehicle ra-
dio. To control these discs, you must first
select the vehicle radio as the source.
Press the SOURCE button on the remote
controller, or the SRC button on the RSE
control panel, to display the available
sources on the LCD display. Use the arrow
buttons (
∧ ∧∧ ∧
∧ NEXT /
∨ ∨∨ ∨
∨ PREV and REW/FF)
to navigate to the desired source, then
press ENTER to select the highlighted
source.
CD/CD-MP3 Control
While the vehicle radio is playing a CD or
MP3 audio disc, all of the RSE control
panel and remote controller navigation
functions can be used to control the ve-
hicle radio. This includes:
o Pause/Play
o Fast Forward/Reverse
o Previous/Next Track (CD) and Previ-
ous/Next File (MP3)
See these sections of the Users Manual for
information on using these functions.
All of the RSE control panel and remote
controller navigation functions can be used
to control the front radio when the vehicle
front radio is also playing the CD or CD-
MP3 mode.AUX AUDIO AND VIDEO INPUT CON-
TROLS
External media sources, such as VCRs
and video games, can be connected to the
RSE. This allows you to display the video
output on the RSE LCD display, and listen
to the audio through the wireless headsets
and the vehicle speakers.
For information and warnings about con-
necting external sources to the RSE, see
"Connecting Other Devices to the RSE."
To switch to an external auxiliary device,
press SOURCE on the remote controller or
SRC on the RSE control panel until "AUX"
appears on the LCD display and the RSE
control panel display.
NOTE:When using a portable audio device con-
nected to the power outlet, noise may
occur during playback. If this happens,
use the power source of the portable
audio device.
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WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
C010A03A-AATEngine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the
windows immediately.
o Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you
hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have
the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer.
o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine
in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tail gate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield
are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.
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WARNING:
o The 2WD Santa Fe is not designed for
off-road use. The AWD Santa Fe is
designed primarily for use on paved
roads. However, occasional use in
off-highway conditions such as es-
tablished unpaved roads and non-
challenging off-road trails is allowed.
The AWD Santa Fe is not designed for
blazing new trails, challenging off-road
conditions, or unpaved hill climbing.
Exceeding the conditions that were
intended for the vehicle's primary
design may result in injury or death.
o Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.
o In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-
son is significantly more likely to die
than a person wearing a seat belt.o Sport utility vehicle have higher
ground clearance and a narrower
track to make them capable of per-
forming in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Specific design charac-
teristics give them a higher center of
gravitiy than ordinary cars. An ad-
vantage of the higher ground clear-
ance is a better view of the road allow-
ing you to anticipate problems. They
are not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-wheel
drive vehicles any more than low-
slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. If at all possible, avoid
sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As
with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover.
o In a collision, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed than a person
wearing a seatbelt.
WARNING:
RISK OF ROLLOVER
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, in-
cluding components found in the interior
furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects
and reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINEC020A01CM-AATBefore you start the engine, you should
always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil,
water or other indications of possible
trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure
the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are
clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mir-
rors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and head-
rest to be sure they are in their proper
positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that
are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriate warn-
ing lights are operating and that you
have sufficient fuel.
10. Check the operation of warning lights
and all bulbs when key is in the "ON"
position.
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WARNING:
Your vehicle is equipped with tires de-
signed to provide for safe ride and han-
dling capability.
Do not use a size and type of tire and
wheel that is different from the one that
is originally installed on your vehicle. It
can affect the safety and performance
of your vehicle, which could lead to han-
dling failure or rollover and serious in-
jury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to equip
all four tires with the tire and wheel of the
same size, type, tread, brand and load-
carrying capacity.
WARNING:
o All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to pages: 1-27 through 1-
33 for more information on their proper
use.
o Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a car
into 'drive.'
o Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal, and the
clutch (if installed).
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WARNING:
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be careful not
to depress the accelerator pedal for a
long period of time. It may overheat the
engine or exhaust system and cause
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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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LOCKACC
ON
START
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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.