change time Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2015 Repair Manual

Driving your vehicle
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Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you must get to
know your trailer. Acquaint yourself
with the feel of handling and braking
with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the
vehicle you are driving is now a good
deal longer and not nearly so respon-
sive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer
hitch and platform, safety chains,
electrical connector(s), lights, tires
and mirror adjustment. If the trailer
has electric brakes, start your vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be
sure the brakes are working. This lets
you check your electrical connection
at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sud-
den turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance
up ahead when you’re towing a trail-
er. And, because of the increased
vehicle length, you’ll need to go
much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before you can return to your
lane. Due to the added load to the
engine when going uphill the vehicle
may also take longer to pass than it
would on flat ground.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trail-
er to the left, just move your hand to
the left. To move the trailer to the right,
move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have
someone guide you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal. Do
this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
or other objects near the edge of the
road. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu-
vers. Signal well in advance before
turning or lane changes.

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Driving your vehicle
Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle
has to have a different turn signal
flasher and extra wiring. The green
arrows on your instrument panel will
flash whenever you signal a turn or
lane change. Properly connected,
the trailer lights will also flash to alert
other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green
arrows on your instrument panel will
flash for turns even if the bulbs on the
trailer are burned out. Thus, you may
think drivers behind you are seeing
your signals when, in fact, they are
not. It’s important to check occasion-
ally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working. You must also check the
lights every time you disconnect and
then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-
tem directly to your vehicle’s lighting
system. Use only an approved trailer
wiring harness.
An authorized HYUNDAI dealer can
assist you in installing the wiring har-
ness.
Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get
hot and no longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down
and reduce your speed to around 70
km/h (45 mph) to reduce the possi-
bility of engine and transaxle over-
heating.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trail-
er brakes and you have an automat-
ic transaxle, you should drive in D
(Drive) when towing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer will minimize
heat build up and extend the life of
your transaxle.WARNING
Failure to use an approved trail-
er wiring harness could result
in damage to the vehicle electri-
cal system and/or personal
injury.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 30 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect rear differential oil (AWD) *
3
(60,000 km or 48 months)
❑Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *3
(60,000 km or 48 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *6
(60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 60 months)
❑Add fuel additive *1
(60,000 km (37,500 miles) or 60 months)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect brake pedal free play
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
*
3: Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed anytime
they have been submerged in water.
*
6:Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months, after that, every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months.

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 60 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect rear differential oil (AWD) *
3(60,000 km or 48 months)
❑Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *3(60,000 km or 48 months)
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months) *
5
❑Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *
6
(120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 120 months)
❑Add fuel additive *1
(120,000 km (75,000 miles) or 120 months)
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
*
3: Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed any-
time they have been submerged in water.
*
5: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is
reduced excessively.
*
6:Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months, after that, every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months.

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
*
3: Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed any-
time they have been submerged in water.
*
5: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is
reduced excessively.
*
6:Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months, after that, every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months.
132,000 km (82,500 miles) or 66 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *
6
(132,000 km (82,500 miles) or 132 months)
❑Add fuel additive *1
(132,000 km (82,500 miles) or 132 months)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect brake pedal free play

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Maintenance
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
*
3: Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed any-
time they have been submerged in water.
*
5: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is
reduced excessively.
*
6:Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months, after that, every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months.
180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 90 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect rear differential oil (AWD) *
3
(60,000 km or 48 months)
❑Inspect transfer case oil (AWD) *3
(60,000 km or 48 months)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *6
(180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 180 months)
❑Add fuel additive *1
(180,000 km (112,500 miles) or 180 months)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect brake pedal free play

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Maintenance
No check, No service required
❑Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance
free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safe-
ty matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard
starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless
of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for details.
*
3: Transfer case oil and rear differential oil should be changed any-
time they have been submerged in water.
*
5: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is
reduced excessively.
*
6:Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months, after that, every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)

Maintenance
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Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in section 8.)Changing the engine oil and
filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irri-
tation or cancer of the skin if
left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods of time.
Always protect your skin by
washing your hands thoroughly
with soap and warm water as
soon as possible after handling
used oil.