Hyundai Santa Fe 2015 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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DEFROSTER
✽NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windscreen, refer to
“Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging” in this section.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, whilst engine is running.• To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the cen-
tre facia switch panel. The indicator
on the rear window defroster but-
ton illuminates when the defroster
is ON.
• To turn off the defroster, press the
rear window defroster button again.
✽NOTICE
• If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it
off before operating the rear
defroster.
• The rear window defroster auto-
matically turns off after approxi-
mately 20 minutes or when the
ignition switch is turned off.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the con-
ductors bonded to the inside
surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing
abrasives to clean the window.
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■Manual climate control
■Automatic climate control
• Type A
• Type B

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Outside mirror defroster
(if equipped)
The outside mirror defroster will
operate at the same time you turn on
the rear window defroster.
Front wiper deicer (if equipped)
The front wiper deicer will operate at
the same time you turn on the front
windscreen defroster.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection button
3. Air intake control button
4. Air conditioning button*
5. Temperature control switch
6. Front windscreen defroster button
7. Rear window defroster button
8. MAX A/C (Max air conditioning) button*
9. 3rd row seat air conditioning button*
10. 3rd row seat air conditioning fan
speed control lever*
*: if equipped■■Type A■Type B
■■3rd row air conditioning control (for Type B climate control)
CAUTION
Operating the blower when the
ignition switch is in the ON
position could cause the bat-
tery to discharge. Operate the
blower when the engine is run-
ning.

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Heating and air conditioning
1.Start the engine.
2.Set the mode to the desired posi-
tion.
For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling;
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3.Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4.Set the air intake control to the out-
side (fresh) air position.
5.Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
6.If air conditioning is desired, turn
the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
❈ 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents (E, F, G, H) (Vent G, H : if equipped)
• The air flow of the 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents is controlled by the front cli-
mate control system and delivered through the inside air duct of the floor
(E, F, H).
• The air flow of the 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents (E, F, H) may be weaker
than the instrument panel vents for the long air duct.
• Close the air vents (F) in cold weather. The air flow of the 2nd and 3rd row
outlet vents may cool a little during heating operation. (Use the 2nd and 3rd
row outlet vents (F, G) during cooling operation.)
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Mode selection
The mode buttons control the direc-
tion of the air flow through the venti-
lation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dash-
board outlets, or windscreen. Five
symbols are used to represent Face,
Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and
Defrost air position.Face-Level (B, D, F)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each
outlet can be controlled to direct the
air discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F, H)
Air flow is directed towards the face
and the floor.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E, H)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windscreen and
side window defrosters.Floor/Defrost-Level
(A, C, D, E, H)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windscreen with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windscreen with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
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MAX A/C-Level (if equipped)
To select the MAX A/C, turn the fan
speed control knob to the right then
press the MAX A/C button.
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and
the recirculated air position will be
selected automatically.Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb-
wheel.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.
Temperature control
The temperature control switch
allows you to control the temperature
of the airflow in the vehicle.
To change the temperature:
• Press the (red) switch to
increase temperature.
• Press the (blue) switch to
decrease temperature.
The temperature status will be dis-
played at the above switch panel as
a indicator.
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Air intake control
The air intake control is used to
select the outside (fresh) air position
or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, press the control button.
Type A
Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air
position selected, air
from the passenger
compartment will be
drawn through the heat-
ing system and heated
or cooled according to
the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
With the outside (fresh)
air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.
Ty p e B
Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air
position selected, air
from the passenger
compartment will be
drawn through the heat-
ing system and heated
or cooled according to
the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
With the outside (fresh)
air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.
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✽NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (with-
out air conditioning selected) may
cause fogging of the windscreen and
side windows and the air within the
passenger compartment may
become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated
air position selected will result in
excessively dry air in the passenger
compartment.
Fan speed control
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed control knob allows
you to control the fan speed of the air
flowing from the ventilation system.
To change the fan speed, turn the
knob to the right for higher speed or
left for lower speed.
Setting the fan speed control knob to
the “0” position turns off the fan.
WARNING
• Continue using the climate
control system in the recircu-
lated air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
the vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
• Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
system on. It may cause seri-
ous harm or death due to a
drop in the oxygen level
and/or body temperature.
• Continue using the climate
control system in the recircu-
lated air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible whilst driving.
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To turn off the blowers
To turn off the blowers, turn the fan
speed control knob to the "0" posi-
tion.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate). Press the button
again to turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off.
3rd row air conditioning
(if equipped)
To turn on the 3rd row air condition-
ing control system
1. Press the 3rd row air conditioning
ON/OFF button located on the
front climate control panel and set
the fan speed to the desired speed
with the 3rd row fan speed switch.
(indicator light on the ON/OFF but-
ton will illuminate).
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2. To turn off the 3rd row air condi-
tioning control system, press the
3rd row air conditioning ON/OFF
button once more located on the
front climate control panel or set
the fan speed to the OFF position
with the 3rd row fan speed switch
(indicator light on the ON/OFF but-
ton is not illuminated).System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
• If the windscreen fogs up, set the
mode to the or position.Operation Tips
• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through
the ventilation system, temporarily
set the air intake control to the
recirculated air position. Be sure to
return the control to the fresh air
position when the irritation has
passed to keep fresh air in the
vehicle. This will help keep the driv-
er alert and comfortable.
• Air for the heating/cooling system
is drawn in through the grilles just
ahead of the windscreen. Care
should be taken that these are not
blocked by leaves, snow, ice or
other obstructions.
• To prevent interior fog on the wind-
screen, set the air intake control to
the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the
air conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.