2005 Hyundai Santa Fe warning

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI50
B260L02HP-GAT
Door Ajar Warning Light and
Chime (If Installed)
The door ajar warning light warns you that a door
is not completely closed and the chime warns
you that the key is in the ignition switch.NOTE :The warning chime only sounds whenever
the key is in the ignition switch and the
driver's side front door is open simulta-
neously. The chime sounds until the key is
removed from the ignition switch or the
driver's side front door is closed.
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B260M01A-AAT
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it
comes on, you should add fuel as soon as
possible. Driving with the fuel level warning light
on or with the fuel level below "E" can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the catalytic
converter.
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ABS Service Reminder
Indicator (If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
Anti-Lock Brake System indicator will come on
and then go off in a few seconds. If the ABS SRI
remains on, comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the key is turned to the "ON"
position, this indicates that there may be a
problem with the ABS.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. The
normal braking system will still be operational,
but without the assistance of the anti-lock brake
system.
WARNING:
If both the ABS SRI and Parking Brake/
Brake fluid level warning lights remain "ON"
or come on while driving, there may be a
problem with E.B.D. (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution).
If this occurs, avoid sudden stops and have
your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer
as soon as possible.B260C01O-GAT
Traction Control Indicator
Light (If installed)
The traction control indicator changes opera-
tion according to the ignition switch position and
whether or not the system is in operation.
It will also illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, but should go out
after three seconds. If the TCS indicator stays
on, take your car to your authorized Hyundai
dealer and have the system checked. See
section 2 for more information about the TCS.
B260N02A-AAT
Malfunction Indicator Light
This light illuminates when there is a malfunction
of an exhaust gas related component, and the
system is not functioning properly so that the
exhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied.
This light will also illuminate when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position, and then it will go
out in a few seconds after the engine is started.
If it illuminates while driving, or does not illuminate
when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position,
take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai
dealer and have the system checked.

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B270A01O-AATBRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SOUNDThe front and rear disc brake pads have wear
indicators that should make a high-pitched
squealing or scraping noise when new pads are
needed. The sound may come and go or be
heard all the time when the vehicle is moving. It
may also be heard when the brake pedal is
pushed down firmly. Excessive rotor damage
will result if the worn pads are not replaced. See
your Hyundai dealer immediately.B270B01O-AATPARKING START WARNING SOUNDIf the vehicle driven at over 2mph(3km/h) more
2~3 seconds, the warning chime will sound
continuously when the parking brake engaged.
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4WD System Warning Light
(If installed)
When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the
4WD(Four Wheel Drive) system warning light
will come on and then go off in a few seconds.
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Cruise Indicator Light
(If installed)
The cruise indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter is illuminated when the cruise control ON/
OFF switch is pushed on the steering wheel.
The indicator light does not illuminate when the
cruise control ON/OFF switch is pushed again.
Information about the use of cruise control is
beginning on page 1-89.B265C01O-AAT
Traction Control Indicator
Lights (3.5 L only) (If installed)
The traction control indicators change opera-
tion according to the ignition switch position and
whether the system is in operation or not.
They will illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, but should go out
after three seconds. If the TCS or TCS-OFF
indicator stays on, take your car to your autho-
rized Hyundai dealer and have the system
checked. See section 2 for more information
about the TCS.
CAUTION:
If the 4WD system warning light ( ) blinks
while driving, this indicates that there is a
malfunction in the 4WD system. If this oc-
curs, have your vehicle checked by an au-
thorized Hyundai dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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B260R01O-AAT
Cruise SET Indicator Light
(If installed)
The cruise set indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise control
"SET (COAST)" switch is pushed on the steer-
ing wheel.
The indicator light does not illuminate when the
cruise control "SET (COAST)" switch is pushed
again or the cruise control "CANCEL" switch is
pushed.
B900A01A-AATLIGHTS ON WARNING SOUNDThe warning chime sounds when the tail lights
are on and the driver side door is open. This
prevents the battery from discharging by warn-
ing you when the car is left with the tail lights on.
The chime sounds until the tail lights are turned
off.

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI52
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B290A03A-AATENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
WARNING:Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. The engine coolant is under
pressure and could erupt and cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.The normal range is approximately in the middle
between "H" and "C". If it moves across the dial
to "H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as
possible and turn off the engine. Then open the
hood and, after the engine has cooled, check the
coolant level and the water pump drive belt. If you
suspect cooling system trouble, have your cool-
ing system checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon
as possible.
B290A01O
B280A01A-AATFUEL GAUGEThe needle on the gauge indicates the approxi-
mate fuel level in the fuel tank. The fuel capacity
is given in Section 9.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI62
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HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH
B370A01A-AATThe hazard warning system should be used
whenever you find it necessary to stop the car
in a hazardous location. When you must make
such an emergency stop, always pull off the
road as far as possible.
The hazard warning lights are turned on by
pushing in the hazard switch. This causes all
turn signal lights to blink. The hazard warning
lights will operate even though the key is not in
the ignition.
To turn the hazard warning lights off, push the
switch a second time.
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(If installed)To turn on the front fog lights, push the switch.
They will light when the headlight switch is in the
second position and the ignition key is in the
"ON" position.NOTE:If you turn on the headlight high beams, the
front fog lights will be turned off.
B380A01HP-AATThe rear window defroster switch also acti-
vates the outside rear view mirror heaters.
The rear window defroster and heated outside
rearview mirrors are turned on by pushing in the
switch. To turn the defroster off, push the switch
a second time. The rear window defroster
automatically turns itself off after about 20 min-
utes. To restart the defroster cycle, push in the
switch again after it has turned itself off.
B380A01O-A
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCH

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B430A01O-AATFront AshtrayThe front ashtray may be opened by pulling it out
by its grip. To clean ashtray, the plastic recep-
tacle should be removed, by pressing the tab
and pulling out. The ashtray light will only illumi-
nate when the external lights are on.
HSM2164
B440A01O-AATRear AshtrayThe rear ashtray may be opened by pulling it out
by its top edge.To clean ashtray, the plastic
receptacle should be removed, by pressing the
tab and pulling out.
HSM2165
ASHTRAY
DRINK HOLDER!
B450A01JM-AATFront Drink HolderThe front drink holder is located on the main
console.
WARNING:
o Use caution when using the drink hold-
ers. A spilled beverage that is very hot
can injure you or your passengers. Spilled
liquids can damage interior trim and
electrical components.
o Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. The objects can
be thrown out in the event of a sudden
stop or an accident, possibly injuring
the passengers in the vehicle.
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1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI68
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B450B02O-AATRear Drink HolderThe rear drink holder is located on the rear main
console and may be used for holding cups. The
rear drink holder can be used by pushing and
pulling it at its top edge.
CAUTION:
Place the drink holder in its closed position
when not in use.
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WARNING:
Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. This objects can be
thrown out in the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring the passen-
gers in the vehicle.B450B01JM-AATRear Drink HolderThe rear drink holders is located in the rear seat
arm rest. The rear drink holder can be used by
pulling the rear seat armrest.
HSM2049
WARNING:
Do not place objects other than cups or
cans in the drink holder. The objects can be
thrown out in the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring the passen-
gers in the vehicle.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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SUNROOF!
B460A01Y-AAT(If installed)
Sun ShadeYour HYUNDAI is equipped with a sliding sun-
shade which you can manually adjust to let in
light with the sunroof closed, or to block sunlight.
WARNING:
Never adjust the sunshade while driving.
B460A01OB460B01O-GAT
Opening the SunroofThe sunroof can be electrically opened or closed
with the ignition key in the "ON" position. The
sunroof is moved to its two-third open position
by pushing the " "switch, and to stop at the
desired position, push in any switches . To open
the sunroof fully open position, push and re-
lease the " " switch again in the first position
(two-third open position).
To close, press and hold the " " button.
Release the button when the sunroof reaches
the desired position.NOTE:To reduce wind noise while driving, we
recommend you to drive at the first open
position.
HSM2022
WARNING:
o Do not close a sunroof if anyone's hands,
arms or body are between the sliding
glass and the sunroof sash, as this could
result in injury.
o Do not place your head or arms out of the
sunroof opening at any time.
CAUTION:
o Do not open the sunroof in severely cold
temperature or when it is covered with
ice or snow.
o Periodically remove any dirt that may
have accumulated on the guide rails.
o Do not press any sunroof control button
longer than necessary.
Damage to the motor or system compo-
nents could occur.

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI72
GLOVE BOX
SPECTACLE CASE
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B500A01S-AAT
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of
an accident or a sudden stop, the glove box
door should be kept closed when the car is
in motion.
B500A01O
UNLOCKLOCK
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B491A03O-GAT
HSM2168The spectacle case is located on the front
overhead console.
Push the end of the cover to open the spectacle
case.
WARNING:
Do not keep objects except spectacle in-
side the spectacle case. Such objects can
be thrown out in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injuring the pas-
sengers in the vehicle.With Sunroof Without Sunroof
o ONIn the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
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CAUTION
Do not leave this button pressed for an
extended period of time when the vehicle is
not running.o OFFIn the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times even though a door is open.
o To open the glove box, pull on the glove box
release lever.
o The glove box door can be locked (and
unlocked) with the key.