2003 Hyundai Santa Fe air conditioning

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
1. Multi-Function Light Switch
2. Instrument Cluster
3. Horn and Driver's Airbag
4. Ignition Switch
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
6. Front Fog Light Switch (If installed)
7. Hazard Warning Light Switch
8. Digital Clock
9. Rear Window Defroster Switch
10.Audio System (If installed)
11.Passenger's Airbag
12.Hood Release Lever13.Panel Brightness Control Knob
(Rheostat Switch)
14.Traction Control Switch (If installed)
15.Cruise Control Switch (If installed)
16.Steering Wheel Tilt Lever
17.Ashtray
18.Parking Brake Lever
19.Shift Lever
20.Power Outlet
21.Cigarette Lighter
22.Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel
23.Glove Box
CAUTION:When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor
on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster,
instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these
areas, wash them with water immediately.
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B670C01O-AATAir Intake Control Switch
This is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculating inside air.
Fresh
Recirculation
With the " " mode selected, air enters the
vehicle from outside and is heated or cooled
according to the other functions selected.
With the " " mode selected, air from within
the passenger compartment is drawn through
the heating system and heated or cooled ac-
cording to the other functions selected.
B670B01O-AATFan Speed Control (Blower Control)
This is used to select the blower fan speed.
The blower fan speed, and therefore the volume
of air delivered from the system, may be con-
trolled manually by setting the blower control
between the "1" and "4" position.
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B670A03O-AATHEATING AND VENTILATION
There are three controls and two switches for
the heating and cooling system. They are:
1. Air intake control switch
2. Air conditioning switch
3. Air flow control
4. Fan speed control
5. Temperature control
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 71
B670D02O-AATAir Flow Control
This is used to turn the blower fan on/off and to
direct the flow of air. Air can be directed to the
floor, dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five
symbols are used to represent Face, Bi-Level,
Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air position.
The "OFF" mode is used to turn the blower fan
off. The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the inside
of the vehicle faster.
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NOTE:o It should be noted that prolonged opera-
tion of the heating system in " " mode
will give rise to fogging of the wind-
shield and side windows and the air
within the passenger compartment will
become stale. In addition prolonged use
of the air conditioning with the " "
mode selected may result in the air within
the passenger compartment becoming
excessively dry.
o When the ignition switch is turned "ON"
the air intake control switch will change
to " " mode. But, the air intake control
switch will change to " " mode when
the ignition switch is turned "ON" with
the MAX A/C mode selected.
Face-Level
Selecting the "Face" mode will cause air to be
discharged through the face level vents.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 73
Off-Level
Air is discharged through the windshield de-
froster nozzle, side defroster nozzle and side
ventilator.
If the "Off" mode is selected, the "Fresh" mode
will be activated and the air will blow in through
the windshield defroster nozzle while driving.
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OFFDefrost-Level
Air is discharged through the windshield de-
froster nozzle, side defroster nozzle and side
ventilator.
If the "Defrost" mode is selected, the A/C will turn
on automatically and "Fresh" mode will be ac-
tivated.
NOTE:If the "Floor-Defrost" or "Defrost" mode is
selected, the air conditioning will not turn
off by pushing the A/C button.
If the air flow control is set to the defrost or
the floor-defrost mode, the A/C will be on
automatically and the A/C will not off until
the air flow control is set to the another
mode except the defrost mode and the
floor-defrost mode. Although the A/C
switch indicator is turned off, this is normal
operation.
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MAX A/C-Level
Air is discharged through the face level vents.
If the "MAX A/C" mode is selected, the A/C will
turn on automatically and "Recirculation" mode
will be activated.
NOTE:o The air intake control switch will change
to " " mode when the ignition switch
is turned "ON" with the MAX A/C mode
selected.
o When you change to another mode from
MAX A/C, the A/C and the air intake
control switch are set to the following
chart. MAX
A/C
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 75
To operate the ventilation system:
o Set the air intake control switch to the fresh
air ( ) position.
o To direct all intake air to the dashboard
vents, set the airflow control to the face ( )
position.
o Adjust the fan speed control to the desired
speed.
o Set the temperature control between "Cool"
and "Warm".
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Your Hyundai is equipped with bi-level heating
controls. This makes it possible to have cooler
air from the dashboard vents and warmer air
from the floor outlets at the same time. To use
this feature:
o Set the air intake control switch to the fresh
air ( ) position.
o Set the air flow control at the bi-level ( )
position.
o Set the temperature control between "Cool"
and "Warm".
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B740A01S-AATAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Air Conditioning Switch
The air conditioning is turned on or off by
pushing the A/C button on the heating/air con-
ditioning control panel.
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B730A01FC-GATOperation Tips
o To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from
entering the car through the ventilation sys-
tem, temporarily set the air intake control
switch to the position. Be sure to return
the control switch to the position when
the irritation has passed to keep fresh air in
the vehicle. This will help keep the driver alert
and comfortable.
o Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn
in through the grilles just ahead of the wind-
shield. Care should be taken that these are
not blocked by leaves, snow, ice or other
obstructions.
o To prevent interior fog on the windshield, set
the air intake control switch to the fresh air
( ) position and fan speed to the desired
position.
o Adjust the fan control to the desired speed.
For greater cooling, turn the fan control to
one of the higher speeds or temporarily
select the recirculate ( ) position on the
air intake control switch.
B740C02O-AATDe-Humidified Heating
For dehumidified heating:
o Set the air flow control to the face ( ) position.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch. The air
conditioning indicator light should come on at
the same time.
o Set the air intake control switch to the fresh
air ( ) position.
o Adjust the fan control to the desired speed.
o For more rapid action, set the fan at one of
the higher speeds.
o Adjust the temperature control to provide the
desired amount of warmth.
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To use the air conditioning to cool the interior:
o Set the side vent control to " ", to shut off
the outside air entry.
o Set the air flow control to the face ( ) position.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch by push-
ing in on the switch. The air conditioning
indicator light should come on at the same
time.
o Set the air intake control switch to the fresh
air ( ) position.
o Set the temperature control to "Cool". ("Cool"
provides maximum cooling. The tempera-
ture may be moderated by moving the con-
trol toward "Warm".)
B740B02O-AATAir Conditioning Operation
(If installed)
Cooling
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B970A01Y-AATAUTOMATIC HEATING AND COOLING
CONTROL SYSTEM (If installed)
Your Hyundai is equipped with an automatic
heating and cooling control system controlled
by simply setting the desired temperature.
B970B01O-AATHeating and Cooling Controls
1. Temperature Control Button
2. AUTO (Automatic Control) Switch
3. Display Window
4. Air Flow Control Switch
5. Blower Fan Speed Control Switch 6. OFF Switch
7. Air Conditioning Switch
8. Air Intake Control Switch
9. Defroster Switch
10. Inside Temperature Sensor
11. Ambient Switch
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B980B01Y-AATFan Speed Control
The fan speed can be set to the desired speed
by pressing the appropriate fan speed control
button. The higher the fan speed is, the more air
is delivered. Pressing the "OFF" button turns off
the fan.
B670C02S-AATAir Intake Control SwitchWith the "Recirculation" mode selected, air from
within the passenger compartment will be drawn
through the heating system and heated or
cooled according to the function selected.
NOTE:o It should be noted that prolonged opera-
tion of the heating system in "recircula-
tion" mode will give rise to fogging of the
windshield and side windows and the air
within the passenger compartment will
become stale. In addition, prolonged
use of the air conditioning with the "Re-
circulation" mode selected may result in
the air within the passenger compart-
ment becoming excessively dry.
o When the ignition switch is turned "ON"
the air intake control will change to
"FRESH" mode (regardless of switch
position). This is normal operation. The
air intake control operates in "AUTO"
mode when turning the ignition to the
"ON" position if the "AUTO" mode was
used before shutting off the engine. This is used to select fresh outside air or
recirculation inside air.
To change the air intake control mode, (Fresh
mode, Recirculation mode) push the control
button.
FRESH MODE ( ) : The indicator light on the
button goes off when the air intake control is
fresh mode.
RECIRCULATION MODE ( ) : The indicator
light on the button is illuminated when the air
intake control is recirculation mode.
With the "Fresh" mode selected, air enters the
vehicle from the outside and is heated or cooled
according to the function selected.
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Heating and Cooling System Off
Press the "OFF" button to stop the operation of
the heating and cooling system.
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