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

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Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
• Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Four wheel drive (4WD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
• Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
• Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
• Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
• Auto hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
• Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
• Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
• Trailer stability assist (TSA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
• Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
• Emergency stop signal (ESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
• Downhill brake control (DBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61
Speed limit control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 5-70
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-80
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-81
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
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Engine power can be delivered to all
front and rear wheels for maximum
traction. 4WD is useful when extra
traction is required, such as, when
driving on slippery, muddy, wet, or
snow-covered roads. These vehicles
are not designed for challenging off-
road use. Occasional off-road use
such as established unpaved roads
and trails are OK. It is always impor-
tant when travelling off-highway that
the driver carefully reduces the
speed to a level that does not exceed
the safe operating speed for those
conditions. In general, off-road con-
ditions provide less traction and
braking effectiveness than normal
road conditions. The driver must be
especially alert to avoid driving on
slopes which tilt the vehicle to either
side.
These factors must be carefully con-
sidered when driving off-road.
Keeping the vehicle in contact with
the driving surface and under control
in these conditions is always the dri-
ver's responsibility for the safety of
him/herself and his or her passen-
gers.Tight corner brake effect
Tight corner brake effect is a unique
characteristic of four-wheel drive
vehicles caused by the difference in
tyre rotation at the four wheels and
the zero-degree alignment of the
front wheels and suspension.
Sharp turns at low speeds should be
carried out with caution.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING - Off road
driving
This vehicle is designed prima-
rily for on road use although it
can operate effectively off road.
However, it was not designed to
drive in challenging off-road
conditions. Driving in condi-
tions that exceed the vehicle's
intended design or the driver's
experience level may result in
severe injury or death.
CAUTION - 4WD
When turning sharply on a
paved road at low speed whilst
in four-wheel drive, steering
control will be difficult.
WARNING
If the 4WD system warning light
( ) illuminates, this indicates
that there is a malfunction in the
4WD system.
If this occurs, we recommend
that the system be checked by a
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• This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades,
off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc., to
maximize traction.
• This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds
above 19 mph (30 km/h) and is shifted to 4WD AUTO mode
at speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). If the vehicle decelerates
to speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h), however, the transfer
mode is shifted into 4WD LOCK mode again. 4WD AUTO
(4WD LOCK is
deactivated)
(Indicator light is
not illuminated)
✽NOTICE
• When driving on normal roads, deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by pushing the 4WD LOCK button (the indi-
cator light goes off). Driving on normal roads with 4WD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause
mechanical noise or vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated.
Some parts of the power train may be damaged by prolonged driving with the noise and vibration.
• When the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the
front wheels. This shock is not a mechanical failure.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection
Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description
• When driving in 4WD AUTO mode, the vehicle operates sim-
ilar to conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating
conditions. However, if the system determines that there is a
need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is dis-
tributed to all four wheels automatically without driver inter-
vention.
• When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle
moves similar to conventional 2WD vehicles.
4WD LOCK
(Indicator light is
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For safe four-wheel drive oper-
ation
• Do not try to drive in deep standing
water or mud since such conditions
can stall your engine and clog your
exhaust pipes. Do not drive down
steep hills since it requires extreme
skill to maintain control of the vehi-
cle.• When you are driving up or down
hills drive as straight as possible.
Use extreme caution in going up or
down steep hills, since you may flip
your vehicle over depending on the
grade, terrain and water/mud con-
ditions.
WARNING - Four-wheel
driving
The conditions of on-road or
off-road that demand four-
wheel drive mean all functions
of your vehicle are exposed to
extreme stress than under nor-
mal road conditions. Slow down
and be ready for changes in the
composition and traction of the
surface under your tyres. If you
have any doubt about the safety
of the conditions you are fac-
ing, stop and consider the best
way to proceed. Do not exceed
the ability of yourself or your
vehicle to operate safely.
WARNING - Hills
Driving across the contour of
steep hills can be extremely
dangerous. This danger can
come from slight changes in the
wheel angle which can destabi-
lize the vehicle or, even if the
vehicle is maintaining stability
under power, it can lose that
stability if the vehicle stops its
forward motion. Your vehicle
may roll over without warning
and without time for you to cor-
rect a mistake that could cause
serious injury or death.
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✽NOTICE
• Do not drive in water if the level is
higher than the bottom of the vehi-
cle.
• Check your brake condition once
you are out of mud or water. Press
the brake pedal several times as
you move slowly until you feel nor-
mal braking forces return.
• Shorten your scheduled mainte-
nance interval if you drive in off-
road conditions such as sand, mud
or water. Always wash your vehi-
cle thoroughly after off road use,
especially cleaning the bottom of
the vehicle.
• Since the driving torque is always
applied to the 4 wheels the per-
formance of the 4WD vehicle is
greatly affected by the condition of
the tyres. Be sure to equip the
vehicle with four tyres of the same
size and type.
• A full time four wheel drive vehi-
cle cannot be towed by an ordi-
nary tow truck. Make sure that
the vehicle is placed on a flat bed
truck for moving.WARNING - 4WD driving
• Avoid high cornering speed.
• Do not make quick steering
wheel movements, such as
sharp lane changes or fast,
sharp turns.
• The risk of rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control
of your vehicle at high speed.
• In a collision, an unbelted per-
son is significantly more like-
ly to die compared to a person
wearing a seat belt.
• Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off
the roadway and the driver
over steers to re-enter the
roadway. In the event your
vehicle leaves the roadway, do
not steer sharply. Instead,
slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
WARNING - Driving
through
water
Drive slowly. If you are driving
too fast in water, the water can
get into the engine compart-
ment and wet the ignition sys-
tem, causing your vehicle to
suddenly stop. If this happens
and your vehicle is in a tilted
position, your vehicle may roll
over.

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Severe weather conditions in the
winter result in greater wear and
other problems. To minimise the
problems of winter driving, you
should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or Icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tyres
or to install tyre chains on your tyres.
If snow tyres are needed, it is neces-
sary to select tyres equivalent in size
and type of the original equipment
tyres. Failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle. Furthermore, speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake
applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden
brake applications on snowy or icy
roads may cause skids to occur. You
need to keep sufficient distance
between the vehicle in operation in
front and your vehicle. Also, apply
the brake gently. It should be noted
that installing tyre chains on the tyre
will provide a greater driving force,
but will not prevent side skids.
✽NOTICE
Tyre chains are not legal in all coun-
tries. Check the country laws before
fitting tyre chains.
Snow tyres
If you mount snow tyres on your vehi-
cle, make sure they are radial tyres
of the same size and load range as
the original tyres. Mount snow tyres
on all four wheels to balance your
vehicle’s handling in all weather con-
ditions. Keep in mind that the traction
provided by snow tyres on dry roads
may not be as high as your vehicle's
original equipment tyres. You should
drive cautiously even when the roads
are clear. Check with the tyre dealer
for maximum speed recommenda-
tions.
Do not install studded tyres without
first checking local, state and munic-
ipal regulations for possible restric-
tions against their use.
WINTER DRIVING
WARNING- Snow tyre
size
Snow tyres should be equiva-
lent in size and type to the vehi-
cle's standard tyres. Otherwise,
the safety and handling of your
vehicle may be adversely affect-
ed.
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Tyre chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tyres are
thinner, they can be damaged by
mounting some types of snow chains
on them. Therefore, the use of snow
tyres is recommended instead of
snow chains. Do not mount tyre
chains on vehicles equipped with
aluminum wheels; snow chains may
cause damage to the wheels. If snow
chains must be used, use wire-type
chains with a thickness of less than
15 mm (0.59 in). Damage to your
vehicle caused by improper snow
chain use is not covered by your
vehicle manufacturers warranty.When using tyre chains, attach them
to the drive wheels as follows.
2WD : Front wheels
4WD : All four wheels
If a full set of chains is not
available for an 4WD vehicle,
chains may be installed on
the front wheels only.
CAUTION
• Make sure the snow chains
are the correct size and type
for your tyres. Incorrect snow
chains can cause damage to
the vehicle body and suspen-
sion and may not be covered
by your vehicle manufacturer
warranty. Also, the snow chain
connecting hooks may be
damaged from contacting
vehicle components causing
the snow chains to come
loose from the tyre. Make sure
the snow chains are SAE
class “S” certified.
• Always check chain installa-
tion for proper mounting after
driving approximately 0.3 to
0.6 miles (0.5 to 1 km) to
ensure safe mounting.
Retighten or remount the
chains if they are loose.
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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing precautions
• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn’t locked.
• Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
• Release the parking brake.
• Press the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
• More steering effort will be
required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
• If you are driving down a long hill,
the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
• If the car is being towed with
all four wheels on the ground,
it can be towed only from the
front. Be sure that the
transaxle is in neutral. Be sure
the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in
the ACC position. A driver
must be in the towed vehicle
to operate the steering and
brakes.
• To avoid serious damage to
the automatic transaxle, limit
the vehicle speed to 10 mph
(15 km/h) and drive less than
1 mile (1.5 km) when towing.
• Before towing, check the auto-
matic transaxle for fluid leaks
under your vehicle. If the auto-
matic transaxle fluid is leak-
ing, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.