2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Car battery

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Engine Compartment.............................................................. 6-2
General Checks....................................................................... 6-5
Checking the Engine Oil........................................................ 6-6
Changing the Oil and Filter.................................................... 6-7
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant.................... 6-8
Spark Plugs...........................................................................6-10
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter.........................................6-12
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ..............................6-13
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic).....................6-14
Checking the Brakes...........................................................6-16
Checking the Clutch Fluid..................................................6-17
Air Conditioning Care ...........................................................6-18
Checking Drive Belts...........................................................6-20
Checking and Replacing Fuses ........................................6-21
Checking the Battery...........................................................6-22
Power Steering Fluid Level................................................6-24
Replacement of Light Bulbs...............................................6-26
Bulb Wattage .........................................................................6-33
Fuse Panel Description.......................................................6-34
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2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
G010A01O-AAT
(2.4 DOHC)
HSM241
12 34
6 7 8 9 10 11
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2 . Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake & Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner5 . Fuse and Relay box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7 . Power steering fluid reservoir
8 . Engine oil level dipstick 9. Radiator cap
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle)
11. Battery
CAUTION:When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy
objects carefully so that the plastic cover of
the engine is not damaged.
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G010B01O-AAT
(2.7 V6)
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Brake & Clutch fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4 . Fuse and Relay box5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Radiator cap 9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle)
11. Battery
G010B01O
1234
56 7 8 9 10 11
CAUTION:When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy
objects carefully so that the plastic cover of
the engine is not damaged.
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G010C01O-AAT
(3.5 V6)
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2 . Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner5 . Fuse and Relay box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Radiator cap 9. Engine oil level dipstick
10. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
11. Battery
HSM424
1345
6 7 8 9 10 11
CAUTION:When inspecting or servicing the engine,
you should handle tools and other heavy
objects carefully so that the plastic cover of
the engine is not damaged.
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5GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AAT
Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each time
when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating system operation (and air
conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, including clutch
operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, including
"Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning correctly,
inspect it carefully and seek assistance from
your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT
Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare tire)
G020A01A-AAT
Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regularly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition

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21CHECKING AND REPLACING
FUSES
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G200B01A-AATReplacing Accessory FusesCAUTION:
When replacing a fusible link, never use
anything but a new fusible link with the
same or lower amperage rating. Never use
a piece of wire or a higher-rated fusible link.
This could result in serious damage and
create a fire hazard.
The fuse box for the lights and other electrical
accessories will be found low on the dashboard
on the driver's side. Inside the box you will find
a list showing the circuits protected by each
fuse.
HSM391
If any of your car's lights or other electrical
accessories stop working, a blown (open) fuse
could be the reason. If the fuse has opened, you
will see that the metal strip inside the fuse has
melted through. If you suspect a blown fuse,
follow this procedure:
1 . Turn off the ignition and all other switches.
2 . Open the fuse box and examine each fuse.
Remove each fuse by pulling it toward you
(a small "fuse puller" tool is contained in the
fuse box to simplify this operation).
3 . Be sure to check all other fuses even if you
find one that appears to have opened.
HSM390
G200A02A-AAT
Replacing a Fusible Link
A fusible link will melt if the electrical circuits from
the battery are ever overloaded, thus prevent-
ing damage to the entire wiring harness. (This
could be caused by a short in the system
drawing too much current.) If this ever happens,
have a Hyundai dealer determine the cause,
repair the system and replace the fusible link.
The fusible links are located in a relay box for
easy inspection.
G200A01L
GoodOpen-
Replace

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22CHECKING THE BATTERY
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4 . Replace the blown fuse by pressing a new
fuse of the same rating into place. The fuse
should be a snug fit. If it is not, have the fuse
clip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai dealer.
If you do not have a spare fuse, you may be
able to borrow a fuse of the same or lower
rating from an accessory you can tempo-
rarily get along without (the radio or cigarette
lighter, for example). Always remember to
replace the borrowed fuse.
CAUTION:An open fuse indicates that there is a prob-
lem in the electrical circuit. If you replace a
fuse and it blows as soon as the accessory
is turned on, the problem is serious and
should be referred to a Hyundai dealer for
diagnosis and repair. Never replace a fuse
with anything except a fuse with the same
or a lower amperage rating. A higher capac-
ity fuse could cause damage and create a
fire hazard.
G200B03Y
GoodOpen-Replace
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G210A01A-AAT
WARNING:Batteries can be dangerous! When working
with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solution
of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and highly
corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or
the car. If you do spill battery fluid on yourself,
immediately do the following:
D010B01YNOTE:See page 6-34 for the fuse panel descrip-
tions.

10INDEX
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A
Air bag ...............................................................................................1-31
Air Cleaner Filter ...............................................................................6-12
Air Conditioning
Care..............................................................................................6-18
Operation............................................................................ 1-85, 6-18
Switch...........................................................................................1-84
Antenna ..........................................................................................1-123
Ashtray..............................................................................................1-55
Audio System
Cassete tape player operation (D-285) ...................................1-106
Compact disc player operation (H260) .......................................1-99
Compact disc player operation (D-285) ...................................1-110
Compact disc player operation (D-295) ...................................1-116
Stereo radio operation (H260) .....................................................1-96
Stereo radio operation (D-285) ................................................1-103
Stereo radio operation (D-295) ................................................1-113
B
Battery..................................................................................... 2-23, 6-22
Brake
Anti-lock brake system ................................................................2-15
Brake traction control system (BTCS) ........................................2-15
Checking the brakes ....................................................................6-16
Fluid ..............................................................................................6-16
Pedal clearance ...........................................................................6-20
Pedal free-play .............................................................................6-19
Practices......................................................................................2-21
Breaking-In your New Hyundai .......................................................... 1-3C
Calendar ............................................................................................1-53
Care of Cassette Tapes ................................................................1-121
Care of Disc ...................................................................................1-121
Cargo Security Screen .....................................................................1-69
Catalytic Converter............................................................................. 7-3
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ......................................................... 1-7
Child Restraint System .....................................................................1-24
Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the
"Tether Anchorage" System .....................................................1-26
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System ....1-27
Cigarette Lighter ................................................................................1-54
Clock.................................................................................................1-53
Clutch
Checking fluid ...............................................................................6-17
Pedal free-play .............................................................................6-19
Combination Light
Auto light .......................................................................................1-50
Headlight flasher ..........................................................................1-49
Headlight switch ...........................................................................1-49
High-beam switch ........................................................................1-49
Lane change signal ......................................................................1-49
Parking light auto off .....................................................................1-49
Turn signal operation ...................................................................1-48
Consumer Information ........................................................................ 8-6
Cooling Fans .....................................................................................6-23