2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Fluid

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
* A more detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-37.
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning
Light
Charging System Warning Light
Tail Gate Open Warning LightDoor Ajar Warning Light and Chime
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator Light Seat Belt Reminder Light and Chime
Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
Cruise Indicator (If installed)
ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If installed)
4WD System Warning Light (If installed)
Traction Control Off Indicator Light (If installed)

1- 36 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B260A03O-AATINSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
1. Coolant Temperature Gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Turn Signal Indicator Light
4. High Beam Indicator Light
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer / Trip Odometer
7. Fuel Gauge
8. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
9. Cruise Indicator (If installed)10. 4WD System Warning Light (If installed)
11. Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
12. Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag)
Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
13. Seat Belt Warning Light
14. Tail Gate Open Warning Light
15. Door Ajar Warning Light
16. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light
(If installed)17. Charging System Warning Light
18. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level
Warning Light
19. ABS Service Reminder Indicator
(If installed)
20. Traction Control Off indicator Light
(If installed)
21. Low Fuel Warning Light
22. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
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B260H02A-AATParking Brake/Low Brake Fluid
Level Warning LightThe brake fluid level warning light indicates that
the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder
is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be
added. After adding fluid, if no other trouble is
found, the car should be immediately and care-
fully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspection.
If further trouble is experienced, the vehicle
should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer
by a professional towing service or some other
safe method.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal
braking systems. This means you still have
braking on two wheels even if one of the dual
systems should fail. With only one of the dual
systems working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required to stop
the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a
distance with only half of the brake system
working. If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine braking
and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
WARNING:If you suspect brake trouble, have your
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible. Driving your car with a
problem in either the brake electrical sys-
tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-
ous, and could result in a serious injury or
death.
Warning Light OperationThe parking brake/brake fluid level warning light
should come on when the parking brake is
applied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
or "START". After the engine is started, the light
should go out when the parking brake is re-
leased.
If the parking brake is not applied, the warning
light should come on when the ignition switch is
turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when
the engine starts. If the light comes on at any
other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring
it to a complete stop in a safe location off the
roadway.
B260J01A-AATCharging System Warning Light
The charging system warning light should come
on when the ignition is turned on, then go out
when the engine is running. If the light stays on
while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-
tion in the electrical charging system. If the light
comes on while you are driving, stop, turn off the
engine and check under the hood. First, make
certain the generator drive belt is in place. If it is,
check the tension of the belt. Do this as shown
on page 6-19 by pushing down on the center of
the belt. And then have the system checked by
your Hyundai dealer.
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Tail Gate Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the tail gate is
completely closed.

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B260L01Y-AATDoor Ajar Warning Light
and Chime
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door
is not completely closed and the chime warns
you that driver's side front door is not completely
closed.
NOTE:To remind you not to lock the key inside the
car, the warning light comes on whenever
the key is in the "LOCK" position and a door
is open. The warning chime only sounds
whenever the key is in the "LOCK" position
and driver's side front door is open. The
chime sounds and the light remains on
until the key is removed from the ignition.
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B260M01A-AATLow Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it
comes on, you should add fuel as soon as
possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light
on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the catalytic
converter.
B260N01A-AATMalfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction
of an exhaust gas related component, and the
system is not functioning properly so that the
exhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied.
This light will also illuminate when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position, and will go out in
a few seconds. If it illuminates while driving, or
does not illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, take your car to your
nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have
the system checked.
B260P02Y-GATABS Service Reminder
Indicator (If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
Anti-Lock Brake System will come on and then
go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRI remains
on, comes on while driving, or does not come on
when the key is turned to the "ON" position, this
indicates that there may be a problem with the
ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The
normal braking system will still be operational,
but without the assistance of the anti-lock brake
system.
WARNING:If both ABS SRI and Parking Brake/Brake
fluid level warning lights remain "ON" or
come on while driving, there may be a
problem with E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have
your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.
B260C01O-GATTraction Control Indicator
Light (If installed)
The traction control indicator change operation
according to the ignition switch position and
whether or not the system is in operation.
They will also illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, but should go out
after the engine starts. If the TCS indicator stays
on, take your car to your authorized Hyundai
dealer and have the system checked. See
section 2 for more information about the TCS.

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B350B01O-GATWindshield Washer Operation
To use the windshield washer, pull the wiper/
washer lever toward the steering wheel. When
the washer lever is operated, the wipers auto-
matically make two passes across the wind-
shield. The washer continues to operate until
the lever is released.
NOTE:o Do not operate the washer more than 15
seconds at a time or when the fluid
reservoir is empty.
o In icy or freezing weather, be sure the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass
prior to operating the wipers.
o In areas where water freezes in winter,
use windshield washer antifreeze.
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Mist Wiper Operation
If a single wipe is desired in mist, push the
windshield wiper and washer control lever up-
wards.
B350C01O-AATAdjustable Intermittent Wiper Operation
To use the intermittent wiper feature, place the
wiper switch in the "INT" position. With the
switch in this position, the interval between
wipes can be varied from approximately 1 to 18
seconds by turning the interval adjuster barrel.
It also can be varied by vehicle speeds within
same time.
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B370A01A-AATHAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
The hazard warning system should be used
whenever you find it necessary to stop the car
in a hazardous location. When you must make
such an emergency stop, always pull off the
road as far as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on by
pushing in the hazard switch. This causes all
turn signal lights to blink. The hazard warning
lights will operate even though the key is not in
the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the
switch a second time.
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B360A01A-AATFRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH (If installed)
To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch.
They will light when the headlight switch is in the
second position and the ignition key is in the
"ON" position.
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B350A01O-AATTailgate Wiper And Washer Switch
1. : The washer fluid will be sprayed onto
the rear window and the wiper operates
while the rear window wiper barrel is
placed in this position.
2.OFF
3.INT : To use the intermittent wiper feature,
place the rear window wiper barrel in the
4.ON :When the point indicate "ON", the rear
window wiper operates continuously.
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!WARNING:o The fuel cap must be tightened at least
3 clicks, otherwise " " light will
illuminate.
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
placement part.
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B560B01O-AATAUTO FUEL CUT SWITCH
The auto fuel cut switch is located on the driver's
side of the engine compartment.
In the event of a collision or sudden impact, the
auto fuel cut device cuts off the fuel supply. If this
device is activated, it must be reset by pressing
in on the top of the switch before the engine can
be restarted.
WARNING:Before resetting the auto fuel cut switch,
the fuel line should be checked for fuel
leaks.
B560A02S-AATREMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
The fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the car.
NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do
not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
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2- 2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!C010A01O-AATEngine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the windows
immediately.
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
o Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
o Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the exhaust
system checked as soon as possible by your Hyundai dealer.
o Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
o Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the car.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area with
the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tail gate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are
kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.
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