wiper fluid Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2015 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
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Windshield washers
(if equipped)
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.
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CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-
ate the washer when the fluid
reservoir is empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the OFF
position to stop the auto wiper
operation.
The wiper may operate and be
damaged if the switch is set in
the AUTO mode while washing
the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield
glass. Damage to system parts
could occur and may not be cov-
ered by your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in
winter, set the wiper switch in
the OFF position. Otherwise,
wipers may operate and ice may
damage the windshield wiper
blades. Always remove all snow
and ice and defrost the wind-
shield properly prior to operat-
ing the windshield wipers.

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Features of your vehicle
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to the desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer.
HI : High wiper speed
LO : Low wiper speed
OFF : OffPush the lever away from you to
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
rear wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
CAUTION
• To prevent possible damage
to the wipers or windshield,
do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or
other solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the
wiper arms and other compo-
nents, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.
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What to do in an emergency
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Engine overheatingO
Low fuel levelOO
Fuel lines cloggedOO
Fuel pump defectiveOO
Strainer cloggedOO
Rich mixtureOOO
Water intrusion into fuelOOO
Coolant leakageO
High idle speedO
Engine oil insufficient or defectiveOO
Battery fluid shortageOO
Battery dischargedOOO
Battery terminal poor contactOO
Starter or ignition switch malfunctionO
Ignition timing incorrectOOO
Spark plugs deterioratedOO
Spark plugs defectiveO
Starter won't function
Engine turns over but
will not start
Engine misfires
Engine overheats
Engine stops while
driving
Fuel consumption is
excessive
Brake pedal is spongy
Braking power is
insufficient
Steering wheel is heavy
Steering wheel shakesSteering wheel pulls to
one side while drivingVehicle pulls to one
side while braking
Tire wear is abnormalCharge warning light\
comes on while drivingWipers, horn or lights
won't funciton
Battery discharge is
excessive
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE

Ignition circuit faultyOO
Ignition coil or condensor faultyOOO
Distributor faultyO
Alternator belt looseOOOOO
Check fuses, bulbs or wiringO
Clutch slipO
Clutch pedal not depressed fullyO
Brake draggingOO
Shift lever not positioned in "P" or "N" range (auto T/A)O
Frequent driving in lower gearO
Air intrusion into brake linesO
Brake fluid insufficientO
Brake drum and pads wetOO
Brake pad/lining wearOO
Wheel alignment incorrectOOOOOO
Wheel balance incorrectOO
Tire pressure incorrect (too low or high)OOOO
Tire size incorrectO
Starter won't function
Engine turns over but
will not start
Engine misfires
Engine overheats
Engine stops while
driving
Fuel consumption is
excessive
Brake pedal is spongy
Braking power is
insufficient
Steering wheel is heavy
Steering wheel shakesSteering wheel pulls to
one side while drivingVehicle pulls to one
side while braking
Tire wear is abnormalCharge warning light\
comes on while drivingWipers, horn or lights
won't funciton
Battery discharge is
excessive
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
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What to do in an emergency

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
• Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-32
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
• Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-53
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68
• Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-72
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
• Front light replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
• Side repeater light bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
• Rear combination light bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-85
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Maintenance
• Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
• Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
• Check radiator, heater and air con-
ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
• Check windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
• Check headlight alignment.
• Check muffler, exhaust pipes,
shields and clamps.
• Check the lap/shoulder belts for
wear and function.
• Check for worn tires and loose
wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
• Clean body and door drain holes.
• Lubricate door hinges and checks,
and hood hinges.
• Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
• Lubricate door rubber weather-
strips.
• Check the air conditioning system.
• Inspect and lubricate automatic
transaxle linkage and controls.
• Clean battery and terminals.
• Check the brake fluid level.