2004 Hyundai Santa Fe air condition

6DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
24POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G230A03A-AAT
G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioning is in
operation.
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly. To check the power steering fluid
level, be sure the engine is "OFF", then check
to make certain that the power steering fluid
level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level
markings on the fluid reservoir.
NOTE:Grinding noise from the power steering
pump may be heard immediately after the
engine is started in extremely cold condi-
tions (below - 4°F). If the noise stops during
warm up, there is no abnormal function in
the system. It is due to a power steering
fluid characteristic in extremely cold condi-
tions.
G230A01O
G250A01A-AAT
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR HYUNDAI
If you desire additional information about main-
taining and servicing your Hyundai, you may
purchase a factory Shop Manual at your Hyundai
dealer's parts department. This is the same
manual used by dealership technicians and
while it is highly technical it can be useful in
obtaining a better understanding of your car and
how it works.
G240A01A-AAT
POWER STEERING HOSES
It is suggested that you check the power steer-
ing hose connections for fluid leakage at those
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in Section 5.
The power steering hoses should be replaced
if there is severe surface cracking, pulling,
scuffing or worn spots. Deterioration of the hose
could cause premature failure. Recommended Fluid
Use PSF-3 type fluid
NOTE:Do not start the engine when the power
steering oil reservoir is empty.
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.

7EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
3CATALYTIC CONVERTEREGR SYSTEM
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(If installed)
This system helps reduce nitrogen oxides by
recirculating a part of the exhaust gas into the
engine, thereby reducing cylinder combustion
temperature, which results in lower output of
oxides of nitrogen.WARNING:o Use unleaded fuel only.
o Maintain the engine in good operating
condition. Extremely high catalytic con-
verter temperatures can result from im-
proper operation of the electrical, igni-
tion or multiport electronic fuel injec-
tion.
o If your engine stalls, pings, knocks, or is
hard to start, have your Hyundai dealer
inspect and repair the problem as soon
as possible.
o Avoid driving with a very low fuel level.
Running out of gasoline may cause the
engine to misfire and result in damage to
the catalytic converter.
o Avoid idling the engine for periods
longer than 10 minutes.
o The vehicle should not be pushed or
pulled to get started. This may cause the
catalytic converter to overheat and cre-
ate a fire hazard.
o Do not touch the catalytic converter or
any other part of the exhaust system
while the catalytic converter is hot. Shut
off the engine, wait for at least one hour
before touching the catalytic converter
or any other part of the exhaust system.
o Remember that your Hyundai dealer is
your best source of assistance.
H020A01A-AAT
All Hyundai vehicles are equipped with a mono-
lith type three-way catalytic converter to re-
duce the carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and
nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas.
Exhaust gases passing through the catalytic
converter cause it to operate at a very high
temperature. The introduction of large amounts
of unburned gasoline into the exhaust may
cause the catalytic converter to overheat and
create a fire hazard. This risk may be reduced
by observing the following:
H020A01OCatalytic Converter

8CONSUMER INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
3
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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.
CAUTION:!
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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.

10INDEX
2
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

10INDEX
4
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