warning Hyundai Santa Fe 2009 Owner's Manual

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A090A01A-AAT
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
These titles indicate the following:
WARNING:
This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons
if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
CAUTION:
This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution
is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.NOTE:This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
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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

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI2
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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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CAUTION:
o When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around. Otherwise the engine may
not start or may stop soon after it
starts.
Keep each keys separately not to
have any malfunction after you re-
ceive your new vehicle.
o Do not install the metal accessories
near the key or ignition switch.
The engine may not start for the metal
accessories may interrupt the tran-
sponder signal from normally trans-
mitting.
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B880C01NF-GATKey NumbersThe vehicle key number is recorded on a
number tag attached to the keys when the
vehicle is first delivered to you.
The key number should be recorded and
kept in a safe place in case the need to
order further keys arises. New keys are
available from any Hyundai dealer by
quoting the relevant key number.
In the interest of security, the number tag
attached to the keys which bears the key
number should be removed from the key
string after you receive your new vehicle.
In addition, key numbers cannot be pro-
vided by Hyundai for security reasons.
OMC025002
If you need additional keys or if you should
lose your keys, your authorized Hyundai
dealer can make new keys if you can
supply the key number and master key.
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WARNING:
In order to prevent theft of your vehicle,
do not leave spare keys anywhere in
your vehicle. Your immobilizer password
is a customer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do not leave
this number anywhere in your vehicle.

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If the immobilizer warning indicator blinks
for five seconds when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, this indicates
the immobilizer system requires service.
The engine cannot be started without us-
ing the procedure below.
The following procedure describes how to
start the engine using the limp home func-
tion (0, 1, 2, 3 as a sample password).NOTE:You can get a limp home password when
the vehicle is first delivered to you. If you
do not have a password, consult your
authorized Hyundai dealer.
CAUTION:
o If the password is entered incorrectly
three consecutive times, wait for about
one hour to perform the limp home
activation procedure again.
o If you cannot start your engine using
the limp home activation procedure,
have your vehicle towed by an autho-
rized Hyundai dealer.
B880D01CM-AAT"Limp Home" Mode and Related
Procedures
HNF2011
Immobillizer warning indicator
1. To activate the password, turn the igni-
tion key "ON" and "OFF" according to
the digit numbers. The immobilizer indi-
cator will blink along with the operation
of the ignition key. For example, turn the
ignition key once for digit number "1",
and twice for "2", and so on. For the digit
number "0", you must cycle the ignition
key 10 times.
2. Wait for 3~10 seconds.
3. You may set the remaining number of
digits by following steps 1 and 2.
4. If all of the four password digits have
been successfully entered, turn the ig-
nition key "ON" and check that the im-
mobilizer indicator illuminates. From
this time, you have to start your engine
within 30 seconds. If you try to start your
engine after 30 seconds, your engine
will not start.NOTE:If the engine stalls while driving in the
"limp home" mode, you can start your
engine within 2.5 seconds without re-
entering the password.If the immobilizer indicator blinks for five
seconds, you must re-enter the password
(steps 1~4).
After performing the limp home activation
procedure, consult with your authorized
Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.

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B030C01E-1
DOOR LOCKS!
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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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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.
OCM052009
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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(If installed)

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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.