2004 Hyundai Santa Fe headrest

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!WARNING:o For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident, the headrest should be ad-
justed so the top of the headrest is at the
same height as the top of the occupant's
ears. The use of a cushion that holds the
body away from the seatback is not
recommended.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the head-
rests removed as severe injury to an
occupant may occur in the event of an
accident. Headrests may provide pro-
tection against severe neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
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Lumbar Support Control
(Driver's seat only) (If installed)
To adjust the lumbar support, turn the handle on
the inboard side of the seat. To increase the
amount of lumbar support, pull the lever for-
ward. To decrease it, push the lever toward the
rear.
1. Minimum support
2. Maximum support
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Adjustable Headrests
Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk
of neck injuries.
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push
it down while pressing the lock knob.
HSM365
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Lock knob1
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UNDER TRAY (If installed)
The tray is located under the front passenger's
seat. It is opened by up and pulling forward.
WARNING:To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the tray
should be kept closed when the car is in
motion.
HSM189
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SEAT WARMER (If Installed)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front
seats during cold weather. With the ignition key in
the "ON" position, push either of the switches to
warm the driver's seat or the passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions where
the operation of the seat warmer is not needed,
keep the switches in the "OFF" position.
NOTE:o The seat warmer will not operate if am-
bient temperature is higher than
82.4°F(28°C) ± 3.5°F(3.5°C).
o If the seat warmer doesn't works when
ambient temperature is lower than
75.2°F(24°C), it must be checked at au-
thorized dealer.
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REAR SEAT
Adjusting Seatback Angle
To recline the seatback, push the seatback
folding lever toward the headrest, and release
it after the desired seatback angle is achieved.
When you recline the seatback to desired po-
sition, always be sure it has locked into position.
CAUTION:When reclining the seatback, you should
adjust the seatback folding lever while
standing.
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HSM288-A
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Seatback
folding lever

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NOTE:o Before folding the seatback, place the
rear seat belt buckles in the buckle clips
on the seatback. This will prevent the
seat belt buckles from becoming cov-
ered by the seat cushion when it is
returned to the seating position.
o The rear seat belt buckles must be re-
moved from the buckle clips by pressing
release button when in use.4. Hook the securing loop under the seat cush-
ion to the hanger on the backside of the
seatback.
5. Insert the headrests between the seatback
and the seat cushion.
6. To return the seatback to its normal position,
push the seatback folding lever and reverse
the above procedure.
o When you return the seatback to its upright
position, always be sure it is locked into
position by pulling and pushing on the top of
the seatback.
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Folding Rear Seatback and Seat
Cushion
For greater convenience, the entire seatback
and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
1. Remove the headrests.
2. Pull strap to fold up the seat cushion.
3. Push and hold the seatback folding lever (1)
inward, then push down the seatback.
B080D01OHSM293-AB080D02O
(1)
Strap
Buckle clips
Hanger
Securing loop

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
18SEAT BELTS
B150B03Y-AATInfant or Small Child
All 50 states have child restraint laws. You
should be aware of the specific requirements in
your state. Child and/or infant safety seats must
be properly placed and installed in the rear seat.
Information about the use of these restraints
begins on page 1-24.
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!B140A01B-AATREAR SEAT WARNING
For the safety of all passengers, luggage or
other cargo should not be piled higher than the
top of the seatback.
WARNING:o The purpose of the fold-up rear seat
cushion and the fold-down rear seat
back is to allow you to carry more objects
than could otherwise be accommodated.
Never allow passengers to sit on the
cargo area while the car is moving. This
is not a proper seating position and no
seat belts are available for use when the
seat back is folded down.
This could result in serious injury or
death in case of an accident or a sudden
stop. Objects should not extend higher
than the top of the front seatbacks.
This could allow cargo to slide forward
and cause injury or damage during sud-
den stops.
o Make sure that the headrests are prop-
erly fixed in place to minimize the risk of
severe injury in case of an accident.
o When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after being folded down,
be careful not to damage the seatbelt
webbing or buckle. In addition, do not
allow the seatbelt webbing or buckle to
get caught or pinched in the rear seat.
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SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
All occupants of the vehicle must wear their
seat belts at all times. Note that this vehicle
is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint
(Airbag) System as discussed beginning
on page 1-31. The seat belts must be used
in conjunction with the supplemental
airbag system. State laws require that some
or all occupants of the vehicle use seat
belts. The possibility of increased injury or
severity of injury in an accident will be
increased if this elementary safety precau-
tion is not observed. In addition, follow the
other instructions provided in this section.
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Securing the Child Restraint Seat with
the "ISOFIX" system
Some child seat manufacturers make safety
seats that are labeled as ISOFIX or ISOFIX-
compatible child seats. These seats include two
rigid or webbing mounted attachments that
connect to two ISOFIX anchors at specific
seating positions in your vehicle. This type of
child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts
to attach the child seat for forward-facing child
seats.
ISOFIX anchors have been provided in your
vehicle. The ISOFIX anchors are located in the
left and right outboard rear seating positions.
Their locations are shown in the illustration.
There is no ISOFIX anchor provided for the
center rear seating position.
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For vehicles with adjustable headrests, route
the tether strap under the headrest and
between the headrest posts, otherwise route
the tether strap over the top of the seatback.
3. Connect the tether strap hook to the child
restraint hook holder and tighten to secure
the seat.
WARNING:o To install the Child Restraint Seat, for
safety reasons the Seat should be posi-
tioned rearmost with the seatback in a
vertical position, not reclined.
o Do not mount more than one child re-
straint to a single tether or to a child
restraint lower anchorage point. The im-
proper increased load may cause the
anchorage points or tether anchor to
break, causing serious injury or death.
B230B01O-1Front of Vehicle
Tether Strap
HookChild
Restraint
Hook
Holders
Rear luggage compartment floor
2. Route the child restraint seat strap over the
seatback.

2DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
3BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
!!WARNING:o The 2WD Santa Fe is not designed for
off-road use. The 4WD Santa Fe is de-
signed primarily for use on paved roads.
However, occasional use in off-highway
conditions such as established unpaved
roads and non-challenging off-road
trails is allowed. The 4WD Santa Fe is not
designed for blazing new trails, chal-
lenging off-road conditions, or unpaved
hill climbing. Exceeding the conditions
that were intended for the vehicle's pri-
mary design may result in injury or death.
o Utility vehicle has a significantly higher
collision rate than other type of vehicles.
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Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there are
no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other
indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the
parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors
are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to
be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all
other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are
not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON",
check that all appropriate warning lights are
operating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all
bulbs when key is in the "ON" position. o Utility vehicle have higher ground clear-
ance and a narrower track to make them
capable of performing in a wide variety
of off-road applications. Specific design
characteristics give them a higher center
of gravitiy than ordinary cars. An advan-
tage of the higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road allowing you to
anticipate problem. They are not de-
signed for cornering at the same speeds
as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles
any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily un-
der off-road conditions. If at all possible,
avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
As with other vehicles of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.
o In a collision crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seatbelt.WARNING:

10INDEX
3
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