starting Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 Owner's Manual

Introduction
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Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components of
the fuel system.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use
good quality gasolines treated with deter-
gent additives such as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent
deposit formation in the engine. These
gasolines will help the engine run clean-
er and enhance performance of the
Emission Control System. For more infor-
mation on TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline, please go to the website
(www.toptiergas.com)For customers who do not use TOP Tier
Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine does not
run smoothly, additives that you can buy
separately may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive added to
the fuel tank at every 7,500mile or every
engine oil change is recommended.
Additives are available from your author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer along with infor-
mation on how to use them. Do not mix
other additives.
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Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg-
istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able. As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control, an accident or
vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher
ground clearance, track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher center of gravity than
other types of vehicles. It is not designed
for cornering at the same speeds as con-
ventional 2-wheel drive vehicles. Avoid
sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Again,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control, an accident
or vehicle rollover.
Be sure to read the
“Reducing the risk of a rollover” driv-
ing guidelines, in section 5 of this
manual.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance prob-lems that are caused by the use offuels containing methanol.
VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS

Features of your vehicle
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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened withoutusing ignition key or transmitter.
The tailgate is opened without using ignition key or transmitter.
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 30 seconds, and repeat
the horn 3 times unless the system is dis-
armed. To turn off the system, unlock the
doors with the transmitter or ignition key.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
The doors are unlocked using the transmitter or ignition key.
The engine is started.
The ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion for 30 seconds or more.
After pressing unlock button, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indicate
that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any
door is not opened within 30 seconds,
the system will be rearmed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the engine while
the alarm is activated. The vehicle
starting motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and wait for
30 seconds. Then the system will be
disarmed.
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it couldcause the theft-alarm system to malfunction and should only beserviced by an authorized HYUNDAIdealer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi-cations to the theft-alarm system are not covered by your vehiclemanufacturer warranty.

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(Continued)Use only portable plastic fuel
containers designed to carry and
store gasoline.
Do not use cellular phones while refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cel-
lular phones can potentially
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
When refueling, always shut the engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to
the engine can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling is
complete, check to make sure the
filler cap and filler door are
securely closed, before starting
the engine.
DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at
a gas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is
highly flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.
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If a fire breaks out during refuel-ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi-
cle, and immediately contact the
manager of the gas station and
then contact the local fire depart-
ment or 911. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.CAUTION
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according to the "Fuel require-ments" suggested in section 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use only a genuineHYUNDAI cap or the equivalentspecified for your vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can resultin a serious malfunction of the fuel system or emission controlsystem.
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Any typeof fuel spilled on painted surfaces may damage the paint.
After refueling, make sure the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-vent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

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4
ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)
You can turn the ECO indicator on/off on
the instrument cluster in this mode.
If you push the RESET button more than
1 second in the ECO ON mode, ECO
OFF is displayed in the screen and the
ECO indicator turns off.
If you want to display the ECO indicator
again, press the RESET button more
than 1 second in the ECO OFF mode
and then ECO ON mode is displayed in
the screen.
When you press the TRIP button less
than 1 second in the ECO mode, the
mode is changed to odometer.
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Warnings and indicators
All warning lights are checked by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
should be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If any
are still on, this indicates a situation that
needs attention. When releasing the
parking brake, the brake system warning
light should go off. The fuel warning light
will stay on if the fuel level is low.
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ECO indicator
(if equipped)
The ECO indicator is a system that
informs you to drive economically.
It is displayed if you drive fuel efficiently
to help you improve fuel efficiency.
The ECO indicator (green) will turn on when you are driving fuel efficiently in
the ECO ON mode.
If you don't want the indicator displayed,
you can turn the ECO ON mode to OFF
mode by pressing the TRIP button.
As per ECO ON/OFF Mode operation,
refer to the previous page.
Fuel-efficiency can be changed by the driver's driving habits and road condi-
tions.
It doesn't work at the conditions which doesn't meet economical driving such
as P (Park), N (Neutral), R (Reverse)
or sports mode.
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ECO
WARNING
Do not keep watching the indicator
while driving. It will distract you
while driving and cause an acci-
dent that results in severe personal
injury.

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CAUTION IN USING
USB DEVICE
To use the external USB device,
make sure the device is notmounted when starting up the vehicle. Mount the device afterstarting up.
If you start the vehicle when the USB device is mounted, it maydamage the USB device. (USBflashdrives are very sensitive toelectric shock.)
If the vehicle is started up or turned off while the external USBdevice is connected, the externalUSB device may not work.
It may not play inauthentic MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate between8Kbps~320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression ratebetween 8Kbps~320Kbps.
Take cautions for static electricity when mounting or dismountingthe external USB device.
Encoded MP3 PLAYER is not rec- ognizable.
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(Continued) Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the con-nected external USB device canbe unrecognizable.
When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB devices isnot either 512BYTE or 2048BYTE,then the device will not be recog-nized.
Only use an USB device format- ted to FAT 12/16/32.
USB device without USB IF authen- tication may not be recognizable.
Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in contactwith the human body or anyobject.
If you repeat mounting or dis- mounting USB device in a shortperiod of time, it may break the device.
You might hear strange noise when mounting or dismounting aUSB device.
(Continued)(Continued) If you dismount the external USB device during playback in USBmode, the external USB device canbe damaged or malfunction.Therefore, mount the external USB device when the engine is turnedoff or in another mode.
Depending on the type and capac- ity of the external USB device orthe type of the files stored in the device, there may be a differencein the time taken for recognition of the device. It may be necessary towait for a moment.
Do not use the USB device for pur- poses other than playing music
files.
Use of USB accessories such as the recharger or heater using USBI/F may lower the performance or cause trouble.
If you use devices such as the USB hub you purchased separate-ly, the vehicle’s audio system maynot recognize the USB device. Connect the USB device directlyto the multimedia terminal of the vehicle.
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4

Before using Bluetooth®wireless tech-
nology features, the phone must be
paired (registered) with the audio sys-
tem. Up to 5 phones can be paired with
the system.
NOTE:
•The pairing procedure of the phone
varies according to each phone
model. Before attempting to pair
phone, please see your phone’s
User’s Guide for instructions.
•Once pairing with the phone is com-
pleted, there is no need to pair with
that phone again unless the phone
is deleted manually from the audio
system (refer “Deleting a Phone”
section) or the vehicle’s information
is removed from the phone.
➀Press button to enter SETUP
mode.
➁Select “PHONE”, then “PAIR PHONE”
in PHONE menu.
\bThe audio displays “Device : [Name]
passkey: 0000”
➃Search and select the device name in
your mobile phone to starting the pair-
ing process.
NOTE:
• If the phone is paired with two or more vehicles of the same model,
some phones may not handle
Bluetooth
®wireless technology
devices of that name correctly. In
this case, you may need to change
the name displayed on your phone.
For example, if the vehicles' name is
HMC CAR, you may need to change
the name displayed on you phone
from HMC_CAR to JOHNS_CAR or
HMC CAR_1 to avoid ambiguity.
Refer to your phone User’s Guide, or
contact your cellular carrier or phone
manufacturer for instructions.
When the Bluetooth
®wireless technology
system is enabled, the phone previously
used is automatically selected and re-con-
nected. If you want to select different
phone previously paired, the phone can
be selected through “Select Phone” menu.
Only a selected phone can be used with
the hands-free system at a time.
➀Press button to enter SETUP
mode.
➁Select “PAIR PHONE”, then “SELECT”
in PHONE menu.
\bSelect desired phone name from the list
shown.
➃The Bluetooth®wireless technology
icon appears on the upper side of audio
display when a phone is connected.
SETUP
SETUP

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Before driving / 5-3
Key positions / 5-5
Starting the engine / 5-6
Manual transaxle / 5-7
Automatic transaxle / 5-10
All wheel drive (AWD) / 5-16
Brake system / 5-23
Cruise control system / 5-34
Economical operation / 5-38
Special driving conditions / 5-40
Winter driving / 5-44
Trailer towing / 5-48
Vehicle load limit / 5-57
Vehicle weight / 5-61
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls areeasily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
WARNING- Driving under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.
Driving while under the influence of
drugs is as dangerous or more dan-
gerous than driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
do not drive. Do not ride with a driv-
er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver
or call a cab.
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a vehi-
cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on, be
careful not to depress the accel-
erator pedal for a long period of
time. It may overheat the engine
or exhaust system and cause fire.
When you make a sudden stop or turn the steering wheel rapidly,
loose objects may drop on the
floor and it could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals,
possibly causing an accident.
Keep all things in the vehicle
safely stored.
If you do not focus on driving, it may cause an accident. Be care-
ful when operating what may dis-
turb driving such as audio or
heater. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always drive safely.

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1. Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transaxle - Depress the
clutch pedal fully and shift the
transaxle into Neutral. Keep the clutch
pedal and brake pedal depressed
while turning the ignition switch to the
start position.
Automatic Transaxle - Place the
transaxle shift lever in P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to START and
hold it there until the engine starts (a
maximum of 10 seconds), then
release the key.
4. In extremely cold weather (below 0°F / -18°C) or after the vehicle has
not been operated for several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, itshould be started without depressing the accelerator.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
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 acceler-
ator pedal, and the clutch (if
equipped).
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking
function, which could cause an
accident.
The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in 1
stgear for the
manual transaxle or P (Park) for
the automatic transaxle, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not taken.
Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area could
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injury
or death.
Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they may
move while driving, interfere with
the driver and lead to an accident.

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Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 6 forward
gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to either a
higher or a lower gear is easily accom-
plished.
To shift gears, press the clutch pedal
down fully, select the desired gear with
the gearshift lever, and release the clutch
pedal slowly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-
tion lock switch, the engine will not start
when starting the engine without
depressing the clutch pedal. (if equipped)
The gearshift lever must be returned to
the neutral position before shifting into R
(Reverse). The ring (1) located immedi-
ately below the shift knob must be pulled
upward while moving the shift lever to the
R position.
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).
Never operate the engine with thetachometer (rpm) in the red zone.
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The ring (1) must be pulled up while
moving the shift lever. The shift lever can be moved without
pulling the ring (1).
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while you are inmotion, do not attempt to move theshift lever to the P (Park) position. Iftraffic and road conditions permit,you may put the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position while the vehicleis still moving and turn the ignitionswitch to the START position in anattempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter for morethan 10 seconds. If the engine stalls or fails to start, wait 5 to 10 secondsbefore re-engaging the starter.Improper use of the starter maydamage it.