light Hyundai Santa Fe 2009 Owner's Manual

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1. Steering Wheel .........................................................1-118
2. Horn and Driver's Air bag ................................ 1-119, 1-44
3. Instrument Cluster ........................................................1-62
4. Ignition Switch ................................................................ 1-7
5. Hazard Warning Switch ...............................................1-83
6. Front Window Defroster Switch ................................1-141
7. Digital Clock .................................................................1-84
8. Rear Window Defroster Switch (If installed) ................1-83
9. Passenger Air bag Off Indicator ...................................1-52
10. Rear Air Conditioning Switch (If installed) ...............1-141
11. Passenger's Air bag .....................................................1-51
12. Multi-Function Light Switch .........................................1-7513. Hood Release Lever ................................................1-115
14. Parking Brake Pedal (If installed) .............................1-108
15. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch ...............................1-78
16. Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel ...................1-125
17. Cigarette Lighter ..........................................................1-85
18. Center Console Box ....................................................1-96
19. Shift Lever (If installed) ................................................2-10
20. Power Outlet ................................................................1-86
21. Ashtray.........................................................................1-85
22. Glove Box ....................................................................1-95
23. Audio System (If installed) ........................................1-147
CAUTION:
When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster
nor on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas
(Instrument cluster, instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air
freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
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B255A01CM-AATINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-64.
AWD System Warning LightMalfunction Indicator Light
SRS (Air bag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) Tail Gate Open Warning LightLow Fuel Level Warning LightDoor Ajar Warning LightABS Service Reminder IndicatorTurn Signal Indicator LightsHigh Beam Indicator Light
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
Charging System Warning LightImmobilizer Warning Light (If Installed)
AWD Lock Indicator LightCruise SET Indicator LightCruise Indicator LightLow Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
Seat Belt Warning Light
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Lights
TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system) malfunc-
tion indicatorLow tire pressure telltale
Low tire pressure position telltale

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Fuel Recommendations ................................................ 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai ..................................... 1-3
Keys.............................................................................. 1-3
Door .............................................................................. 1-7
Power Windows..........................................................1-14
Seats...........................................................................1-16
Seat Belts....................................................................1-27
Child Restraint System ...............................................1-33
Supplemental Restraint (AIR BAG) system ................1-43
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...................... 1-62
Warning and Indicator Lights......................................1-64
Multi-Function Light Switch .........................................1-75
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ........................1-78
Sunroof.......................................................................1-89
Mirror...........................................................................1-97
Luggage Compartment ..............................................1-109
Hood Release ...........................................................1-115
Cruise Control...........................................................1-120
Heating and Cooling Control .....................................1-125
Antenna.....................................................................1-142
Stereo Sound System...............................................1-144
Audio System............................................................1-147
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

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OCM051001R
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION:
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems
that are caused by the use of fuels con-
taining methanol or fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over
15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
B010B01A-AATWhat About Gasohol?Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gaso-
line and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol)
may be used in your Hyundai. However, if
your engine develops driveability prob-
lems, the use of 100% unleaded gasoline
is recommended. Fuels with unspecified
quantities of alcohol, or alcohols other
than ethanol, should not be used.
B010A02CM-AATUse Unleaded GasolineUnleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87(Research Octane Number
91) or Higher must be used.
B010C01A-AATUse of MTBEHyundai recommends that fuels contain-
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) should not be used in your
Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may re-
duce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.B010D01A-AATDo Not Use MethanolFuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your Hyundai.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle perfor-
mance and damage components of the
fuel system.
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UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
WARNING:
o Do not "top off" after the nozzle auto-
matically shuts off when refueling.
o Tighten the cap until it clicks, other-
wise the "
" light will illuminate.
o Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel spill-
age in the event of an accident.

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B030C01E-1
DOOR LOCKS!
B040A01CM-AAT B030C01CM-AAT
Illuminated Ignition Switch
(If installed)Whenever either front door is opened, the
ignition switch will be illuminated for your
convenience, provided the ignition switch
is not in the "ON" position.
The light will go off approximately 30 sec-
onds after closing the door or when the
ignition switch is turned on.
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Before you drive away (especially if
there are children in the car), be sure
that all the doors are securely closed
and locked so that the doors cannot
be opened from the inside.
o Before opening the door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic.
UNLOCK
LOCK
OCM052005
B040B01O-AATLocking, unlocking front doors
with a keyo The door can be locked or unlocked
with a key.
o Lock the door by turning the key toward
the front of the vehicle and unlock it by
turning the key toward the rear.NOTE:The driver's door can be unlocked by
turning the key once toward the rear. If
you wish to unlock all doors, turn the key
again toward the rear within 4 seconds.

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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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HMR
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
B075B01CM-AATArmed StagePark the car and stop the engine. Arm the
system as described below.
1) Remove the ignition key from the igni-
tion switch.
2) Make sure that the hood and tail gate
are closed and latched.
3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of
the keyless entry system or key or cen-
tral door lock switch.
After completion of the steps above, the
turn signal lights will blink once and the
system will be armed after 30 seconds.
The system can also be armed by locking
the doors with the key; however, the turn
signal lights are not operated.
B070A01A-AAT(If installed)This system is designed to provide protec-
tion from unauthorized entry into the car.
This system is operated in three stages :
the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is
the "Alarm" stage and the third is the "Dis-
armed" stage. If triggered, the system pro-
vides an audible alarm with blinking of the
turn signal lights.
NOTE:The transmitter will not work if any of
following occur:
- The ignition key is in ignition switch.
- You exceed the operating distance
limit (10 m).
- The battery in the transmitter is weak.
- Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
- The weather is extremely cold.
- The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door with
the ignition key. If you have a problem
with the transmitter, contact an autho-
rized Hyundai Dealer.NOTE:Keep the transmitter away from water or
any liquid. If the keyless entry system is
inoperative due to exposure to water or
liquids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer vehicle warranty.

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B075C01CM-AATAlarm StageThe alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the car is parked
and the system is armed.
1) A front or rear door is opened without
using the transmitter or the ignition key.
2) The tail gate is opened without using
the transmitter.
3) The engine hood is opened.
The siren will sound and the turn signal
lights will blink continuously for about 30
seconds (This will repeat 3 times). To turn
off the system, unlock the door or tail gate
using the transmitter or the ignition key.
CAUTION:
Avoid trying to start the engine while the
system is armed.
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B075D01CM-AATDisarmed StageIf the follwing conditions are met, the sys-
tem will be disarmed.
o When the doors are unlocked with the
transmitter or the ignition key.
After depressing unlock button, you
must open the doors within 30 seconds
or all doors will automatically lock again
and theft-alarm system will be armed.
o When the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
The turn signal lights will blink twice when
the door is unlocked with the transmitter.
The alarm will be deactivated when:
o The lock/unlock button on the transmit-
ter is pressed.
o The doors are unlocked with the igni-
tion key.
o The ignition switch is in the "ON" posi-
tion for 30 seconds.NOTE:When the system is disarmed while the
"DOOR" button of the interior light is
depressed, the interior light will illumi-
nate for 30 seconds.
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If any door, tailgate or engine hood is
opened within 30 seconds after entering
the armed stage, the system is disarmed to
prevent unnecessary alarm.NOTE:If any door, tailgate or engine hood re-
mains open, the system will not be armed.
If all doors, tailgate and engine hood are
closed, after pressing the "Lock" button
on the transmitter, the turn signal lights
blink once indicating the system is
armed.NOTE:If the "LOCK" button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds after pushing the
"LOCK" button on the transmitter, the
siren will sound once to indicate that the
system is armed.
CAUTION:
Do not arm the system until all passen-
gers have left the car. If the system is
armed while a passenger(s) remains in
the car, the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leaves the
car.

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B070E01CM-AATReplacing the batteryWhen the transmitter's battery begins to
get weak, it may take several pushes on
the button to lock or unlock the doors, and
the LED will not light. Replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type : CR2032
Replacement instructions:
1. Carefully separate the case with a coin
as shown in the illustration.2. Remove the old battery from the case
and note the polarity. Make sure the
polarity of the new battery is the same
(+side facing down), then insert it in the
transmitter.
OCM052003Coin
OCM052004
Battery
Case
B070E01CM-AATPanic Warning1. Push the "PANIC" button on the back-
side of the transmitter.
2. At the same time, the alarming horn will
sound and the turn signal lights will
blink continuously for 30±3 seconds.
3. To turn off the system, push any button
on the transmitter.
OCM052002A
PANIC

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WARNING:
o Verify the shoulder belt anchor is
locked into position at the appropriate
height. Never position the shoulder
belt across your neck or face. Im-
properly positioned seat belts can
cause serious injuries in an accident.
o Failure to replace seat belts after an
accident could leave you with dam-
aged seat belts that will not provide
protection in the event of another
collision leading to personal injury or
death. Replace your seat belts after
being in an accident as soon as pos-
sible.
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab into the
buckle. There will be an audible "click"
when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the
proper length only after the lap belt portion
is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly
around your hips. If you lean forward in a
slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and
let you move around.
B180A01CM-AATSEAT BELT-Driver's 3-Point
System with Emergency Locking
Retractor
To fasten your belt
B180A01NF
If there is a sudden stop or impact, how-
ever, the belt will lock into position. It will
also lock if you try to lean forward too
quickly.NOTE:o If you are not able to pull out the seat
belt from the retractor, firmly pull the
belt out and release it. Then you will be
able to pull the belt out smoothly.
o If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition key is in the "ON"
position, the seat belt warning light
will flash and the warning chime will
sound for approximately six seconds.
See page 1-66.