2003 Hyundai Santa Fe lock

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 9
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To Check the Coolant Level
The coolant level can be seen on the side of the
plastic coolant reservoir. The level of the cool-
ant should be between the "L" and "F" lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cool. If the level
is below the "L" mark, add engine coolant to
bring it up between "L" and "F". If the level is low,Ambient
temperature
°C ( °F)
-15 (5)
-25 (-13)
-35 (-31)
-45 (-49)
65%
60%
50%
40% 35%
40%
50%
60%Water Antifreeze
solution Engine Coolant concentration
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G050D02A-AATTo Change the Engine Coolant
The engine coolant should be changed at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
CAUTION:Engine coolant can damage the finish of
your car. If you spill engine coolant on the
car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
1. Park the car on level ground, set the park-
ing brake and remove the radiator cap when
cool.
2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in place.
Open the drain cock on the radiator. Allow all
the engine coolant to drain from the cooling
system, then securely close the drain cock.
3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the
cooling system in your car. Then, following
the manufacturer's directions on the engine
coolant container, add the appropriate quan-
tity of coolant to the radiator. inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid
level frequently. If the level drops again, visit
your Hyundai dealer for an inspection and
diagnosis of the reason.
4. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise with-
out pressing down on it, until it stops. This
relieves any pressure remaining in the cool-
ing system. And remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning counterclock-
wise.
Now fill the radiator with clean demineralized
or distilled water. Continue to add clean
demineralized or distilled water in small quan-
tities until the fluid level stays up in the
radiator neck.G050D01O

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 11
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G060C0IO-AATChanging the Spark Plugs
You will find it easier to change spark plugs if the
engine is cold. Always change one spark plug
at a time. This helps avoid getting the wires
mixed up.
1. Remove the center cover (2.4 L) on the
engine rocker cover.
2. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt that has
accumulated around the base of the spark
plug so it cannot fall into the cylinder when the
spark plug is removed.
3. To remove the spark plug cable, pull straight
up on the insulated connector, not the cable.
Pulling on the cable may damage the carbon
core conductor.
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WARNING:It is recommended that the engine be cool
or cold when changing the spark plugs. If
the engine is hot, you could burn yourself
on the insulated connector, the spark plug
or the engine itself.
NOTE:Spark plugs should be tightened to speci-
fication. Over-tightening can damage the
threads in the aluminum cylinder head.
Also, leaving them too loose can cause the
spark plug to get very hot and possibly
result in damage to the engine.
7. Replace the cable by pushing the insulated
connector directly down onto the electrode.
Check to be sure it has snapped into place
and can't fall off. 4. When preparing to remove the old spark
plug, guide the socket down over the spark
plug, being careful not to damage the ce-
ramic insu lator.
5. To remove the old spark plug, turn the
wrench handle in a counterclockwise direc-
tion.
6. To install the new spark plug, guide the
socket down over the spark plug, being
careful not to damage the ceramic insulator.
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 13
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G100A02O-AATCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
(MANUAL)
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals specified
in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section
5.
Recommended Oil
Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) or EQUIVALENT in the
manual transaxle.
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.43
U.S. quarts (2.3 liters).
HSM435
Filler plug
Drain plug
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Recommended Fluid
Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially
designed to operate with HYUNDAI GENUINE
ATF or DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III.
Damage caused by a nonspecified fluid is not
covered by your new vehicle limited warranty.
G110A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
(AUTOMATIC)
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should
be checked at those intervals specified in the
vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
G100B02A-AATTo Check the Manual Transaxle Fluid
LevelWARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle oil
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the
engine is hot, you should exercise great
caution to avoid burning yourself on hot
engine or exhaust parts.
Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen
the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock-
wise and remove it with your fingers.2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside
the hole. The oil level should be at its bottom
edge. If it is not, check for leaks before
adding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring the
oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the
proper level. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in with
your fingers and then tighten securely with
the wrench.
SSA6100B

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 25
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6. Turn the plastic cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
5. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb
base in the back of the headlight.
HSM328HSM329
7. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb
base in the back of the headlight.
HSM330
8. Push the bulb spring to remove the headlight
bulb.9. Remove the protective cap from the re-
placement bulb and install the new bulb by
matching the plastic base with the headlight
hole. Reattach the bulb spring and recon-
nect the power cord.
10.Use the protective cap and carton to prompt-
ly dispose of the old bulb.
11.Check for proper headlight aim.
HSM331

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 27
HSM423
3. To replace the rear combination light (stop/
tail light, turn signal light, back-up light, side
mark light), take it out from the bulb holder by
turning it counterclockwise.
(1) Stop/Tail light
(2) Turn signal light
(3) Back-up light
(4) Side mark light
4. Install the new bulb.
HSM342
G270C01O-AATLuggage Compartment Light
1. Open the tail gate.
2. Remove the cover with a flat-head screw-
driver.
HSM3413. Replace with a new bulb. (1) (2)
(3)
(4)

8- 2 CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
I030A02S-AAT
RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRES-
SURES
I020A01A-AATTIRE INFORMATION
The tires supplied on your new Hyundai are
chosen to provide the best performance for
normal driving.
I010B01A-AATEngine NumberI010A01A-AATVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
RIM
SIZETIRE
SIZEPRESSURE, kPa (PSI)
UP TO 2 PERSONS
UP TO MAX.LOAD
FRONT
207(30)REAR
207(30)FRONT
221(32)REAR
221(32)
225/70R16 6.5Jx16
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the
number used in registering your car and in all
legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc. It
can be found in three different places on your
car:
1. On the bulkhead between the engine and
passenger compartments.
2. On the left top side of the instrument panel
where it can be seen by looking down through
the windshield.
3. On the lower side of the center pillar outer
panel.
The engine number is stamped on the engine
block as shown in the drawing.The tire label located on the driver's side of the
center pillar outer panel gives the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
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2.4 DOHC 2.7 V6
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3.5 V6

10- 2 INDEX
A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-29
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-12
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-17
Operation............................................................................ 1-76, 6-17
Switch...........................................................................................1-75
Antenna ..........................................................................................1-111
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-49
Audio System
Cassete tape player operation (D-285) ......................................1-95
Compact disc player operation (H260) .......................................1-89
Compact disc player operation (D-285) ......................................1-99
Compact disc player operation (D-295) ...................................1-105
Stereo radio operation (H260) .....................................................1-86
Stereo radio operation (D-285) ...................................................1-92
Stereo radio operation (D-295) ................................................1-102
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-18, 6-21
Brake
Anti-lock brake system ................................................................2-10
Brake traction control system (BTCS) ........................................2-11
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-15
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-15
Pedal clearance ...........................................................................6-19
Pedal free-play .............................................................................6-19
Practices......................................................................................2-15
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3C
Calendar............................................................................................1-47
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................1-109
Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-109
Cargo Security Screen .....................................................................1-60
Catalytic Converter ............................................................................. 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-6
Child Restraint System .....................................................................1-23
Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the
"Tether Anchorage" System .....................................................1-25
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System ....1-25
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................1-48
Clock.................................................................................................1-47
Clutch
Checking fluid ...............................................................................6-16
Pedal free-play .............................................................................6-18
Combination Light
Auto light .......................................................................................1-44
Headlight flasher ..........................................................................1-44
Headlight switch ...........................................................................1-43
High-beam switch ........................................................................1-44
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-43
Parking light auto cut ....................................................................1-43
Turn signal operation ...................................................................1-43
Consumer Information ........................................................................ 8-6
Cooling Fans .....................................................................................6-22
Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-4
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control ...................................................................................1-66

INDEX 10- 3
D
Defrosting / Defogging ......................................................................1-77
Door
Locking, unlocking front door with a key ...................................... 1-4
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-49
Drive Belts .........................................................................................6-19
Driving
Driving for economy .....................................................................2-16
Smooth cornering .........................................................................2-17
Winter driving ...............................................................................2-17
E
Emission Control System ................................................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine .............................................................. 2-3
Compartment (2.4 DOHC) ............................................................ 6-2
Compartment (2.7 V6) ................................................................... 6-3
Compartment (3.5 V6) ................................................................... 6-4
Coolant ........................................................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature gauge .........................................................1-41
If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-3
Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-6
Starting ........................................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2
F
Fan Speed Control ............................................................................1-70
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-64
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-46Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-10
Adjustable headrests ...................................................................1-12
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ..........................................1-11
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-11
Fuel
Auto fuel cut switch ......................................................................1-62
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-40
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release ............................................................................1-62
Full-time 4WD Operation ..................................................................2-13
Fuses................................................................................................6-20
G
General Checks .................................................................................. 6-5
Glove Box ..........................................................................................1-53
H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-46
Heating and Cooling Control .............................................................1-69
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control ..............................................................................1-71
Air intake control ..........................................................................1-70
Bi-level heating .............................................................................1-75
Defrosting / Defogging .................................................................1-77
Fan speed control (Blower control) .............................................1-70
Temperature control ....................................................................1-74
High-Mounted Rear Stoplight ............................................................1-61
Homelink Mirror .................................................................................1-56