2004 Hyundai Santa Fe warning

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SNOW TIRES
If you equip your car with snow tires, they should
be the same size and have the same load
capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should
be installed on all four wheels; otherwise, poor
handling may result.
Snow tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa) more air
pressure than the pressure recommended for
the standard tires on the tire label on the driver's
side of the center pillar , or up to the maximum
pressure shown on the tire sidewall whichever
is less.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
when your car is equipped with snow tires.
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
These pressures were chosen to provide the
most satisfactory combination of ride comfort,
tire wear and stability under normal conditions.
Tire pressures should be checked at least
monthly. Proper tire inflation pressures should
be maintained for these reasons:
o Lower-than-recommended tire pressures
cause uneven tread wear and poor handling.
o Higher-than-recommended tire pressures
increase the chance of damage from im-
pacts and cause uneven tread wear.
CAUTION:Always observe the following:
o Check pressures when the tires are cold.
That is, after the car has been parked for
at least three hours and hasn't been
driven more than one mile or 1.6 km since
starting up.
o Check the pressure of your spare tire
each time you check the pressure of
other tires.o Never overload your car. Be especially
careful about overloading if you equip
your car with a luggage rack or car top
carrier.
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TIRE CHAINS
Tire chains, if necessary, should be installed on
the front wheels. Be sure that the chains are
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do not continue
to use tire chains when they are no longer
needed.
WARNING:o When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, drive at less than 20 mph (30
km/h).
o Use the SAE "S" class or wire & plastic
chains.
o If you have noise caused by chains con-
tacting the body, retighten the chain to
avoid contact with the vehicle body.
o To prevent body damage, retighten the
chains after driving 0.3 ~ 0.6 miles.

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SHOP MANUAL
A Hyundai Shop Manual is available from your
authorized Hyundai dealer. It's written for pro-
fessional technicians, but is simple enough for
most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
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WARNING:o Driving on worn-out tires is dangerous!
Worn-out tires can cause loss of braking
effectiveness, steering control and trac-
tion. When replacing tires, never mix
radial and bias ply tires on the same car.
If you replace radial tires with bias-ply
tires, they must be installed in sets of
four.
o Using tires and wheels of other than the
recommended sizes could cause un-
usual handling characteristics that could
cause death, serious injury, or property
damage.
o Wheels that do not meet Hyundai's di-
mensional specifications may fit poorly
and result in damage to the vehicle,
including broken wheel studs.Your Hyundai is delivered with the following:
Spare tire and wheel
Wheel nut wrench, Wrench bar
Jack
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WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI
VEHICLE
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o New vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited
Warranty.
o New vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Lim-
ited Powertrain Warranty (original owner
only).
o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty
o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle
o California Emission Control System War-
ranty (if applicable)
o Emission Performance Warranty Federal
vehicle
o Replacement Parts and Accessories Lim-
ited Warranty
NOTE:Detailed warranty information is provided
in your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.

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WARNING:The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B, C - The temperature grades
are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
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This consumer information has been prepared
in accordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It
provides the purchasers and/or prospective
purchasers of Hyundai automobiles with infor-
mation on uniform tire quality grading. Your
Hyundai dealer will help answer any questions
you may have as you read this information.
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Tire Quality Grading
Department of Transportation quality grades -
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to
Federal Safety Standards in addition to these
grades. These quality grades are molded on the
sidewall.
Treadwear - The treadwear grade is a com-
parative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
- 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C - The traction grades,
from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.!

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I130D03A-AATHyundai motor vehicles are designed and manu-
factured to meet or exceed all applicable safety
standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you
to read and follow all directions in this Owner's
Manual, particularly the information under the
headings "NOTE", "CAUTION" and "WARN-
ING".
WARNING:The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading - Quality grades
can be found on the tire sidewall between the
tread shoulder and the maximum section width.
For example :
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature AIf, after reading this manual, you have any
questions regarding the operation of your ve-
hicle, please contact your nearest Hyundai
Motor America Regional Office as listed below:
Eastern Region : Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hamp-
shire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvanina,
Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.
Eastern Region
1100 Cranbury South River Road
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
(800) 633-5151
Southern Region: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Caro-
lina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee,
Texas.
Southern Region
270 Riverside Parkway, Suite A
Austell, GA 30168
(800) 633-5151Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, lowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ne-
braska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio,
Wisconsin.
Central Region
1705 Sequoia Drive
Aurora, Illinois 60506
(800) 633-5151
Western Region: Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, Cali-
fornia, Colorado, ldaho, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming.
Western Region
10550 Talbert Avenue
P.O.Box 20850
Fountain Valley, California 92728-0850
(800) 633-5151

10INDEX
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Corrosion protection
Cleaning the interior ....................................................................... 4-5
Protecting your Hyundai from corrosion ....................................... 4-2
Washing and waxing ...................................................................... 4-3
Cruise Control ...................................................................................1-75
D
Defrosting / Defogging ......................................................................1-87
Door
Central door lock ............................................................................ 1-7
Door locks ...................................................................................... 1-4
Front door edge warning light ......................................................1-74
Locking, unlocking front door with a key ...................................... 1-5
Drink Holder ......................................................................................1-55
Drive Belts .........................................................................................6-20
Driving
Driving for economy .....................................................................2-22
Smooth cornering.........................................................................2-23
Winter driving ...............................................................................2-23
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 .........................................................1-46If the engine overheats .................................................................. 3-4
Number........................................................................................... 8-2
Oil ................................................................................................... 6-6
Starting ........................................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous .................................................. 2-2
F
Fan Speed Control ............................................................................1-79
Floor Mat Anchor ..............................................................................1-73
Fog Light
Front.............................................................................................1-52
Front Seats
Adjustable front seats ..................................................................1-11
Adjustable headrests ...................................................................1-13
Adjusting seat forward and rearward ..........................................1-12
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-12
Fuel
Auto fuel cut switch ......................................................................1-71
Capacity......................................................................................... 9-2
Gauge...........................................................................................1-46
Recommendations......................................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid
Remote release............................................................................1-71
Full-time 4WD Operation ..................................................................2-18
Fuses................................................................................................6-21
G
General Checks.................................................................................. 6-5
Glove Box ..........................................................................................1-60

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H
Hazard Warning System ..................................................................1-52
Heating and Cooling Control .............................................................1-78
Heating and Ventilation
Air flow control ..............................................................................1-80
Air intake control switch ...............................................................1-79
Bi-level heating .............................................................................1-84
Defrosting / Defogging .................................................................1-87
Fan speed control (Blower control) .............................................1-79
Temperature control ....................................................................1-83
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light .........................................................1-71
Homelink Mirror .................................................................................1-64
Hood Release ....................................................................................1-72
Horn.................................................................................................1-75
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-4
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights ................................. 1-38, 1-40
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat) .......................................1-54
Interior Light .......................................................................................1-59
J
Jump Starting ...................................................................................... 3-2
K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-13
Positions......................................................................................... 2-4L
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................................6-26
Limited-Slip Differential ......................................................................2-20
Luggage Compartment Light ............................................................1-68
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-69
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance ................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements .................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-63
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................................1-61
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-47
P
Parking Brake ....................................................................................1-67
Power Driver's Seat ..........................................................................1-14
Power Outlet ......................................................................................1-54
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-24

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R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-16
Folding rear seatback and seat cushion ....................................1-17
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-52
Reporting Safety Defects................................................................... 8-8
Roof Rack .........................................................................................1-70
S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-11
Rear..............................................................................................1-16
Seat warmer.................................................................................1-16
Seat Belts
3-point system .............................................................................1-21
2-point static type .........................................................................1-23
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-29
Adjusting your seat belt..................................................... 1-23, 1-24
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-20
Precautions..................................................................................1-18
Shop Manual ........................................................................................ 8-5
Sound
Brake pad warning sound ............................................................1-45
Parking start warning sound ........................................................1-45
Spark Plugs .......................................................................................6-10
Spectacle Case .................................................................................1-60
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-47
Starting Procedure .............................................................................. 2-5Steering Wheel Free play .................................................................6-19
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ..................................................................1-74
Stereo Sound System .......................................................................1-94
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-56
Sun Visor ...........................................................................................1-73
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-47
Tail Gate ............................................................................................1-67
Tail gate window ...........................................................................1-68
Theft-Alarm System............................................................................ 1-8
Tires
Balancing ........................................................................................ 8-4
Chains ............................................................................................ 8-3
Changing a flat tire ......................................................................... 3-6
If you have a flat tire ....................................................................... 3-6
Information ...................................................................................... 8-2
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-2
Replacement.................................................................................. 8-4
Rotation .......................................................................................... 8-4
Snow tires ....................................................................................... 8-3
Spare tire ........................................................................................ 3-5
Traction.......................................................................................... 8-4
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ......................................................................2-26
Emergency...................................................................................3-12
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-10
Traction Control System ....................................................... 2-15 ~ 2-18

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Transaxle
Automatic.............................................................................. 2-8, 2-11
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-14
Manual ............................................................................................ 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking .....................................................6-13
V
Vehicle Identification Number ............................................................. 8-2
Vehicle Specifications
Engine............................................................................................. 9-3
Lubrication chart .................................................................. 9-4 ~ 9-5
Measurement................................................................................. 9-2
W
Warning and Indicator Lights ............................................................1-42
Windows
Power...........................................................................................1-10
Windshield Wiper and Washer ..........................................................1-50
Tail gate wiper and washer switch ..............................................1-51
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................................................................6-12