handle Hyundai Santa Fe 2009 Owner's Manual

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B040C02Y-AATLocking from the OutsideThe doors can be locked without a key. To
lock the doors from the outside, first push
the inside lock switch to the "LOCK" posi-
tion, so that the red mark on the switch is not
visible, then close the door.
The door will not lock if the key is left in the
ignition switch when the front doors are
closed. This is normal operation.
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NOTE:o When locking the door this way, be
careful not to lock the door with the
key left in the vehicle.
o To discourage theft, always remove
the ignition key, close all windows and
lock all doors when leaving your ve-
hicle unattended.
B040D01NF-AATLocking from the InsideTo lock the doors from the inside, simply
close the door and push the lock switch to
the "LOCK" position.NOTE:o When the door is locked, the red mark
on the switch is not visible.
o The driver's and front passenger's
doors can be opened by pulling the
inside door handle even if the inside
lock switch is pushed to the "LOCK"
position.
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WARNING:
Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the inside
door handle, the door can be opened and
you may be ejected from the vehicle and
can be injured or killed.
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B040E04A-AATChild-Protector Rear Door LockYour Hyundai is equipped with left and
right side "child-protector" rear door locks.
When the lock mechanism is engaged, the
rear door cannot be opened from the in-
side. Its use is recommended whenever
there are small children in the rear seat.
To engage the child-protector feature so
that the door cannot be opened from the
inside, move the child-protector lever to
the "
" position and close the door. Move
the lever to the "
" position when normal
door operation is desired.
To open the door from the outside, pull the
outside door handle.
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B040G01CM-AATCentral Door LocksThe central door locking switch is located
on the driver's and front passenger's (if
installed) armrest. It is operated by de-
pressing the door lock switch. If any door
is open when the switch is depressed to
the "LOCK" position, the door will remain
locked when closed.NOTE:o Depressing the front portion of the
driver's or front passenger's (if in-
stalled) door lock switch "will lock",
all vehicle doors.
o Depressing the rear portion of these
switches "will unlock", all vehicle
doors.
UNLOCK LOCK
LOCKUNLOCK
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B070F01CM-AATKeyless Entry System (If installed)
NOTE:This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Locking doors1. Close all doors.
2. Push the "LOCK (
)" button on the
transmitter.
3. At the same time all doors lock, the turn
signal lights will blink once to indicate
that the system is armed.
Unlocking doors1. Push the "UNLOCK (
)" button on
the transmitter.
2. At the same time the driver's door un-
locks, the turn signal lights will blink
twice to indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
NOTE:If you wish to unlock all doors, press the
"UNLOCK" button on the transmitter
again within 4 seconds.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's au-
thority to operate the equipment.
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WARNING:
o Be careful not to pull the inside door
handle while driving. If you pull the
inside door handle, the door can be
opened and you may be ejected from
the vehicle and can be injured or killed.
o If the door is locked/unlocked multiple
times in rapid succession with either
the vehicle key or door lock switch,
the system may stop operating tem-
porarily in order to protect the circuit
and prevent damage to system com-
ponents. o The driver's and front passenger's
doors can be opened by pulling the
inside door handle even if the front
portion of the driver's or front
passenger's (if installed) central door
locking switch has been depressed to
lock the doors.

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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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!TAIL GATEB540A01CM-AAT
WARNING:
The tail gate should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in
motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous
exhaust gases may enter the car result-
ing in serious illness or death to the
occupants. See additional warnings con-
cerning exhaust gases on page 2-2.
o The tail gate is opened by pulling the
outside handle up, raising the tail gate
manually.
o To close, lower the tail gate, then press
down on it until it is closed. To be sure
the tail gate is fully closed, always try to
pull it up again without using the outside
handle.
WARNING:
o Whenever leaving vehicle or parking
always set the parking brake as far as
possible and fully engage the vehicle's
transaxle into the park position. Ve-
hicles not fully engaged in park with
the parking brake set are at risk for
moving inadvertently and injuring
yourself or others.
o To prevent unintentional movement
when stopped and leaving the vehicle,
do not use the gearshift lever in place
of the parking brake. Set the parking
brake AND make sure the gearshift
lever is securely positioned in 1st
(First) gear or R (Reverse) for manual
transaxle equipped vehicles and in P
(Park) for automatic transaxle
equipped vehicles.
o Never allow a person who is unfamil-
iar with the vehicle or children to touch
the parking brake. If the parking brake
is released unintentionally, serious
injury may occur.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
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B640A01S-AATCargo Security Screen
(If installed)To use the security screen, pull it out of the
retractor and hook it to the anchors as
illustrated.

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B560B01CM-AATManual Fuel Filler Lid ReleaseIf the fuel filler lid does not open using the
remote fuel filler lid release, you can open
it manually. Unsnap and remove the panel
in the rear cargo area. Pull the handle
outward.
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WARNING:
o If you open the fuel filler cap during
high ambient temperatures, a slight
"pressure sound" may be heard. This
is normal and not a cause for concern.
Whenever you open the fuel filler cap,
turn it slowly.
o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.
o Automotive fuels are flammable/ex-
plosive materials. When refueling,
please note the following guidelines
carefully.
- Before touching the fuel nozzle or
fuel filler cap, have one's hands in
contact with metal parts away from
the filler neck to discharge static
electricity.
- Do not get back in the vehicle while
refueling. Do not operate anything
that can produce static electricity.
Static electricity discharge can ig-
nite fuel vapors resulting in explo-
sion.
- When using a portable fuel con-
tainer be sure to place the con-
tainer on the ground while refueling.
Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. While starting refuel-
ing contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.
- Do not use cellular phones around
a gas station. The electric current
or electronic interference from cel-
lular phones can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire.
- When refueling always shut the en-
gine off. Sparks by electrical equip-
ment of the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. After refuel-
ing, check to make sure the fuel
filler cap is securely closed, and
then start the engine.
- Do not smoke or try to light ciga-
rettes around a gas station. Auto-
motive fuels are flammable.
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CARE OF DISCS
B850A02L B850A02F-AAT
Proper HandlingDamaged Disc
Do not attempt to play damaged, warped
or cracked discs. These could severely
damage the playback mechanism.StorageWhen not in use, place your discs in their
individual case and store them in a cool
place away from the sun, heat, and dust.
Do not grip or pull out the disc with your
hand while the disc is being pulled into the
unit by the self loading mechanism.
Handle your disc as shown. Do not drop
the disc. Hold the disc so you will not leave
fingerprints on the surface. If the surface is
scratched, it may cause the pickup to skip
signal tracks. Do not affix tape, paper, or
gummed labels on the disc. Do not write on
the disc.Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of
a disc could cause the pickup to skip signal
tracks. Wipe the surface clean with a clean
soft cloth. If the surface is heavily soiled,
dampen a clean soft cloth in a solution of
mild neutral detergent to wipe it clean. See
drawing.
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C160D01A-AATCheck Battery and CablesWinter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in Section 6. The
level of charge in your battery can be
checked by your Hyundai dealer or a ser-
vice station.
C160F01A-AATCheck Spark Plugs and Ignition
SystemInspect your spark plugs as described in
Section 6 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked, worn
or damaged in any way.C160E01A-AATChange to "Winter Weight" Oil if
NecessaryIn some climates it is recommended that a
lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used
during cold weather. See Section 9 for
recommendations. If you aren't sure what
weight oil you should use, consult your
Hyundai dealer.
C160G01A-GATTo Keep Locks from FreezingTo keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into the
key opening. If a lock is covered with ice,
squirt it with an approved de-icing fluid to
remove the ice. If the lock is frozen inter-
nally, you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heated key
with care to avoid injury.NOTE:The proper temperature for using the
immobilizer key is from -40°F (-40°C) to
176°F (80°C). If you heat the immobilizer
key over 80°C to open the frozen lock, it
may cause damage to the transponder
in its head.
C160C01A-AATUse High Quality Ethylene Glycol
CoolantYour Hyundai is delivered with high qual-
ity ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates
the water pump and prevents freezing. Be
sure to replace or replenish your coolant in
accordance with the maintenance sched-
ule in Section 5. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures an-
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WARNING:
o Overloading your vehicle can
cause heat buildup in your
vehicle's tires and possible tire
failure that could lead to a crash.
o Overloading your vehicle can
cause increased stopping dis-
tances that could lead to a crash.
o A crash resulting from poor han-
dling vehicle damage, tire failure,
or increased stopping distances
could result in serious injury or
death.
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WARNING:
o Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR, either the
maximum front or rear GAWR and
vehicle capacity weight. If you do,
parts, including tires on your ve-
hicle can break, and it can change
the way your vehicle handles and
braking ability. This could cause
you to lose control and crash.
Also, overloading can shorten the
life of your vehicle.
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This label also tells you the maximum
weights that can be supported by the
front and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the
actual loads on your front and rear
axles, you need to go to a weigh station
and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can
help you with this. Be sure to spread out
your load equally on both sides of the
centerline.
WARNING:
o Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, the GAWR for either the
front or rear axle and vehicle ca-
pacity weight. Exceeding these rat-
ings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can calcu-
late the weight of your load by
weighing the items (or people)
before putting them in the vehicle.
Be careful not to overload your
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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D060D01A-AAT3. Loosen Wheel Nuts
The wheel nuts should be loosened
slightly before raising the car. To loosen
the nuts, turn the wrench handle coun-
terclockwise. When doing this, be sure
that the socket is seated completely
over the nut so it cannot slip off. For
maximum leverage, position the wrench
so the handle is to the left as shown in
the drawing. Then, while holding the
wrench near the end of the handle, push
down on it with steady pressure. Do not
remove the nuts at this time. Just
loosen them about one-half turn.
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D060C02A-AAT2. Block the Wheel
Block the wheel that is diagonally oppo-
site from the flat to keep the vehicle
from rolling when the vehicle is raised
on the jack.
1VQA4023Flat tire
Remove the spare tire and remove the
jack and tool bag from the luggage
compartment.
NOTE:
The spare tire is located underneath
the car.D060B02O-AAT1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool
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