2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual

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B500A01S-AATGLOVE BOX
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
o The glove box door can be locked (and
unlocked) with the key (If installed).
B500A01O
UNLOCKLOCK
CAUTION:If the mirror control is jammed with ice, do
not attempt to break it free using the control
handle or by manipulating the face of the
mirror. Use an approved spray de-icer (not
radiator antifreeze) to release the frozen
mechanism or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
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B510B01Y-AAT
Electric Type (If installed)
B510A01A-AATOUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
Manual Type
The outside rearview mirrors are equipped with
a remote control for your convenience. It is
operated by the control lever in the bottom front
corner of the window.
Before driving away, always check that your
mirrors are positioned so you can see behind
you, both to the left and right sides, as well as
directly behind your vehicle. When using the
mirror, always exercise caution when attempt-
ing to judge the distance of vehicles behind or
along side of you.
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!WARNING:Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the passenger
side rear view mirror. It is a convex mirror
with a curved surface. Any objects seen in
this mirror are closer than they appear.
B510D01Y-AATOUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR HEATER
(If installed)
The outside rearview mirror heater is actuated
in connection with the rear window defroster. To
heat the outside rearview mirror glass, push in
the switch for the rear window defroster. The
rearview mirror glass will be heated for defrost-
ing or defogging and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather conditions. Push the
switch again to turn the heater off. The outside
rearview mirror heater automatically turns itself
off after 15 minutes.
HSM035
To adjust the position of either mirror:
1. Move the selecting switch to the right or left
to activate the adjustable mechanism for the
corresponding door mirror.
2. Now, adjust mirror angle by depressing the
appropriate perimeter switch as illustrated.
CAUTION:o Do not operate the switch continuously
for an unnecessary length of time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could
cause permanent damage. To remove
any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or
approved de-icer.
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B510B02O
The outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted
to your preferred rear vision, both directly be-
hind the vehicle, and to the rear of the left and
right sides.
The remote control outside rearview mirror
switch controls the adjustments for both right
and left outside mirrors.

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B510C01A-AATFOLDING THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
To fold the outside rear view mirrors, push them
toward the rear.
The outside rear view mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
WARNING:Do not adjust or fold the outside rear view
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an acci-
dent which could cause death, serious in-
jury or property damage.
B520A01A-AATDAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR VIEW MIR-
ROR
Your Hyundai is equipped with a day/night inside
rear view mirror. The "night" position is selected
by flipping the tab at the bottom of the mirror
toward you. In the "night" position, the glare of
headlights of cars behind you is reduced.
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B520B01O-GATDAY/NIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR
(Electric type) (If installed)
The electric type day/night inside rearview mir-
ror controls automatically the glare of headlights
of the car behind you. Adjust the rearview mirror
to the desired position.
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HOMELINK PROGRAMMING
CAUTION:
o Make sure people and/or objects are out
of the way of any garage doors or gates
you may be operating during the pro-
gramming procedures.
o Keep original transmitters for potential
future programming needs, or in case
you sell the vehicle.
o In the event you do sell your vehicle, it's
recommended you erase your pro-
grammed HomeLink mirror buttons.
WARNING:Do not use HomeLink with any garage door
opener that lacks the safety stop and re-
verse feature as required by federal safety
standards (includes garage doors manu-
factured before April 1, 1982), as these
doors can increase the risk of serious injury
or death. Call 1-800-355-3515 or visit
www.homelink.com for more information.
NOTE:If programming a garage door opener or
gate, it is advised to unplug the device
during the "cycling" process to prevent
possible motor burnout.
Indicator Light
B520C01L-GATHOMELINK MIRROR (If installed)
Your new vehicle may be equipped with an
automatic night vision mirror. During nighttime
driving, this feature will automatically detect and
reduce dangerous rearview mirror glare.
Your new mirror also comes with an integrated
HomeLink Universal Transceiver, which allows
you to program the mirror to activate your
garage door(s), estate gate, home lighting, etc.
The mirror actually learns the codes from your
various existing transmitters.
Automatic-Dimming Function
To assist you during nighttime driving, your
mirror will automatically dim upon detecting
glare from the vehicles behind you.
Press the button to turn the automatic-
dimming function off. The mirror indicator light
will turn off.
Press the button to turn the automatic-
dimming function on. The mirror indicator light
will illuminate.
NOTE:The mirror defaults to the "on" position
each time the vehicle is started.
B520C01LB520C01L
Glare Detection
Homelink buttons
Automatic-dimming mirror
function buttons

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Flashing
Programming
Your vehicle may require that the ignition switch
to be turned to the "ACC" position to program
and/or operate HomeLink system. It is also
recommended that a new battery be placed in
the handheld transmitter of the device being
programmed to HomeLink for quicker program-
ming and accurate transmission of the radio-
frequency.
Follow these steps to program your HomeLink
mirror:
1. When programming the buttons for the first
time, press and hold the two outside
HomeLink buttons ( , ), releasing when
the indicator light begins to flash (approxi-
mately 20 seconds). This procedure erases
the factory-set default codes. Do not per-
form this step when programming additional
transmitters.2. Hold the transmitter of the device you want
to program 1 to 3 inches away from the
bottom of the mirror. Simultaneously press
the handheld transmitter button and the
HomeLink button you wish to program. The
indicator light will flash slowly at first, then
rapidly, indicating successful programming.
3. If the garage door opener or other device you
wish to program is rolling-code equipped,
proceed to the "Rolling Code Programming"
section.
4. Repeat step 2 to program the remaining
HomeLink buttons.
B520C02LB520C03L
Flashing
Transmitter
1 ~ 3 inches
Additional Programming for Rolling Code
Devices
For any rolling-code-equipped device; follow
the steps below after completing the "Program-
ming" section. A second person may make the
following steps easier.
1. Locate the "learn" or "smart" button on the
device's motor head unit. The exact location
and color of the button varies by product
brand, but is usually referenced in the device's
owner's manual. Contact HomeLink at 1-
800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com for
help.
2. Press and release the "learn" or "smart"
button on the device's motor head unit.
NOTE:You now have 30 seconds to initiate step 3.
3. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and
release the programmed HomeLink button.
Press and release the same HomeLink but-
ton a second time to complete the program-
ming process. (Some devices may require
you to press and release a third time to
complete the programming.)
4. Now HomeLink mirror and rolling-code-
equipped device should be synchronized.
The remaining HomeLink buttons may now
be programmed if this has not been done
previously.

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Gate Operator Programming & Cana-
dian Programming
During programming, your handheld transmit-
ter may automatically stop transmitting.
Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button
while you press and repress ("cycle") your
handheld transmitter every two seconds until
the frequency signal has been learned. The
indicator light will flash slowly at first and then
rapidly upon successful programming.
Accessories
For more information on HomeLink and
HomeLink-compatible products, or to purchase
HomeLink accessories, call 1-800-355-3515
or visit www.homeink.com.
Operating HomeLink
Simply press the appropriate HomeLink button
to activate the trained product (garage door,
security system, entry door lock, estate gate,
lighting, etc.). The original handheld transmit-
ters may also be used at any time.
Erasing Programmed Buttons
To erase the three HomeLink buttons, press
and hold the two outside buttons until the indica-
tor light begins to flash (after 20 seconds).
Release both buttons.
Individual buttons cannot be erased, but can be
reprogrammed.
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
Button
To program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained, follow these
steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink but-
ton. Do not release until step 4 has been
completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly
(after 20 seconds), hold the handheld trans-
mitter 1 to 3 inches away from the bottom of
the mirror.
3. Press and hold the transmitter button (or, if
necessary, press and "cycle," as described
in the '"Gate Operator & Canadian Program-
ming" portion of this text).
4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly
at first, then rapidly, indicating successful
programming. Release both buttons.
B520C02L
Flashing

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B530A01A-AATPARKING BRAKE
Always engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the car. This also turns on the parking brake
indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or
"START" position. Before driving away, be sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the
indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up and
press the thumb button. Then, while holding
the button in, lower the brake lever.
B540A01O-AATTAIL GATE
WARNING:
The tail gate should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car resulting in serious
illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases
on page 2-2.
o The tail gate is opened by first turning the key
clockwise to release the lock, then raising
the door manually.
o To close, lower the door, then press down on
it until it locks. To be sure the door is securely
fastened, always try to pull it up again.
B530A01OB540A01O
B540B02O-AATTail gate Window
o When you push the tail gate window release
button to open the tail gate window, it will
spring up slightly.
Raise the tail gate window. The window will
raise completly by itself after it has been
raised halfway.
o To close the tail gate window, lower the tail
gate window, and it will close by itself.
To be sure the tail gate window is securely
fastened, always try to pull it up again.
NOTE:The tail gate window lock is operated is in
connection with the tail gate lock. To open
the tail gate window make sure the tail gate
is unlocked with a key or the central door
locking switch.
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B540D02O-GATLUGGAGE NET
Some objects can be kept in the net in the
luggage compartment.
Use the luggage net on the floor of the luggage
compartment to prevent objects from sliding.
HSM233
WARNING:Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. AL-
WAYS keep face and body out of recoil path.
DO NOT use when strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.
B640A01S-AATCARGO SECURITY SCREEN
(If installed)
B640A01O
To use the security screen, pull it out of the
retractor and hook it to the anchors as illus-
trated.
B650A01S-AATStowage Precautions
1. Do not place objects on the cargo security
screen. Such objects may be thrown about
inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle
occupants during an accident or when brak-
ing.
2. For better fuel economy, do not carry unnec-
essary weight.
3. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
compartment. It is designed for luggage
only.
4. Try to maintain the balance of the vehicle and
locate the weight as far forward as possible.