2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual

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HOMELINK PROGRAMMING
CAUTION:o Make sure people and/or objects are out
of the way of any garage doors or gates
you may be operating during the pro-
gramming procedures.
o Keep original transmitters for potential
future programming needs, or in case
you sell the vehicle.
o In the event you do sell your vehicle, it's
recommended you erase your pro-
grammed HomeLink mirror buttons.
WARNING:
Do not use HomeLink with any garage door
opener that lacks the safety stop and re-
verse feature as required by federal safety
standards (includes garage doors manu-
factured before April 1, 1982), as these
doors can increase the risk of serious injury
or death. Call 1-800-355-3515 or visit
www.homelink.com for more information.
Automatic-Dimming FunctionTo assist you during nighttime driving, your
mirror will automatically dim upon detecting
glare from the vehicles behind you.
Press the button to turn the automatic-
dimming function off. The mirror indicator light
will turn off.
Press the button to turn the automatic-
dimming function on. The mirror indicator light
will illuminate.NOTE:The mirror defaults to the "on" position
each time the vehicle is started.
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Automatic-dimming mirror
function buttons
NOTE:If programming a garage door opener or
gate, it is advised to unplug the device
during the "cycling" process to prevent
possible motor burnout.ProgrammingEnsure the ignition switch is turned to the "ACC"
position to program and/or operate HomeLink
system. It is also recommended that a new
battery be placed in the handheld transmitter of
the device being programmed to HomeLink for
quicker programming and accurate transmis-
sion of the radio-frequency.
Follow these steps to program your HomeLink
mirror:
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Operating HomeLinkSimply press the appropriate HomeLink button
to activate the trained product (garage door,
security system, entry door lock, estate gate,
lighting, etc.). The original handheld transmit-
ters may also be used at any time. 3. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and
release the programmed HomeLink button.
Press and release the same HomeLink but-
ton a second time to complete the program-
ming process. (Some devices may require
you to press and release a third time to
complete the programming.)
4. Now HomeLink mirror and rolling-code-
equipped device should be synchronized.
The remaining HomeLink buttons may now
be programmed if this has not been done
previously. 1. When programming the buttons for the first
time, press and hold the two outside
HomeLink buttons ( , ), releasing when
the indicator light begins to flash (approxi-
mately 20 seconds). This procedure erases
the factory-set default codes. Do not per-
form this step when programming additional
transmitters.
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2. Hold the transmitter of the device you want
to program 1 to 3 inches away from the
bottom of the mirror. Simultaneously press
the handheld transmitter button and the
HomeLink button you wish to program. The
indicator light will flash slowly at first, then
rapidly, indicating successful programming.
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Transmitter
1 ~ 3 inches
Additional Programming for Rolling Code
DevicesFor any rolling-code-equipped device; follow
the steps additional below after completing the
"Programming" section. A second person may
make the following steps easier.
1. Locate the "learn" or "smart" button on the
device's motor head unit. The exact location
and color of the button varies by product
brand, but is usually referenced in the device's
owner's manual. Contact HomeLink at 1-
800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com for
help.
2. Press and release the "learn" or "smart"
button on the device's motor head unit.NOTE:You now have 30 seconds to initiate step 3. 3. If the garage door opener or other device you
wish to program is rolling-code equipped,
proceed to the "Rolling Code Programming"
section.
4. Repeat step 2 to program the remaining
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Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
ButtonTo program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained, follow these
steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink but-
ton. Do not release until step 4 has been
completed.
2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly
(after 20 seconds), hold the handheld trans-
mitter 1 to 3 inches away from the bottom of
the mirror.
3. Press and hold the transmitter button (or, if
necessary, press and "cycle," as described
in the '"Gate Operator & Canadian Program-
ming" portion of this text).
4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly
at first, then rapidly, indicating successful
programming. Release both buttons.
Erasing Programmed ButtonsTo erase the three HomeLink buttons, press
and hold the two outside buttons until the indica-
tor light begins to flash (after 20 seconds).
Release both buttons.
Individual buttons cannot be erased, but can be
reprogrammed.
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Gate Operator Programming & Cana-
dian ProgrammingDuring programming, your handheld transmit-
ter may automatically stop transmitting.
Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button
while you press and repress ("cycle") your
handheld transmitter every two seconds until
the frequency signal has been learned. The
indicator light will flash slowly at first and then
rapidly upon successful programming.AccessoriesFor more information on HomeLink and
HomeLink-compatible products, or to purchase
HomeLink accessories, call 1-800-355-3515
or visit www.homeink.com.

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PARKING BRAKEB530A01A-AATAlways engage the parking brake before leav-
ing the vehicle. This also turns on the parking
brake indicator light when the key is in the "ON"
or "START" position. Before driving away, be
sure that the parking brake is fully released and
the indicator light is off.
o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
up as far as possible.
o To release the parking brake, pull up and
press the thumb button. Then, while holding
the button in, lower the brake lever.
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TAIL GATEB540A01FC-AAT
B540A01Oo The tail gate can be locked or unlocked with
a key.
o To open the tail gate, you need to unlock,
press the lever of the outside handle, and
then raise it.
o To close, lower the tail gate, then press down
on it until it is closed. To be sure the tail gate
is fully closed, try to pull it up again without
using the outside handle.
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WARNING:
The tail gate should always be kept com-
pletely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car resulting in serious
illness or death to the occupants. See addi-
tional warnings concerning exhaust gases
on page 2-2.

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B540B02O-AATTail gate Window
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o When you push the tail gate window release
button to open the tail gate window, it will
spring up slightly.
Raise the tail gate window. The window will
raise completly by itself after it has been
raised halfway.
o To close the tail gate window, lower the tail
gate window, and it will close by itself.
To be sure the tail gate window is securely
fastened, try to pull it up again.NOTE:The tail gate window lock is operated is in
connection with the tail gate lock. To open
the tail gate window make sure the tail gate
is unlocked with a key or the central door
locking switch.
B540C01HP-GATLUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHTLuggage compartment light has a 3-position
switch. The three positions are:
o In the "MIDDLE" position, the luggage com-
partment light comes on when the tail gate is
opened, then goes out when it is closed.
o In the "ON" position, the light stays on at all
times.
o In the "OFF" position, the light stays off at all
times.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
B640A01S-AATCARGO SECURITY SCREEN
(If installed)
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To use the security screen, pull it out of the
retractor and hook it to the anchors as illus-
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the goods or the
vehicle, care should be taken when carrying
fragile or bulky objects in the luggage com-
partment.
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WARNING:
Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch. The
luggage net ALWAYS keep your face and
body out of its recoil path. DO NOT use
when the luggage net straps have visible
signs of wear or damage.
B540D02O-AATLUGGAGE NET (If installed)When loading the objects in the luggage com-
partment, use the four rings located in the
luggage compartment to attach the luggage net
as shown illustration. This will help prevent the
objects from sliding.
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Stowage Precautions1. Do not place objects on the cargo security
screen. Such objects may be thrown about
inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle
occupants during an accident or when brak-
ing.
2. For better fuel economy, do not carry unnec-
essary weight.
3. Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
compartment. It is designed for luggage
only.
4. Try to maintain the balance of the vehicle and
locate the weight as far forward as possible.
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ROOF RACKB630A02O-AAT(If installed)If your Hyundai has a roof rack, you can load
things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails and
fixing components to adapt the roof rack on your
vehicle may be obtained from an authorized
Hyundai dealer.
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CAUTION:
o The following specifications are recom-
mended when loading cargo or luggage.
75 lbs (34 kg) Evenly
Distributed
o Loading cargo or luggage above 75 lbs
(34 kg) on the roof rack may damage your
vehicle.
When you carry large objects, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of
your vehicle.
o To prevent damage or loss of cargo as
you are driving, check frequently to make
sure the luggage carrier and cargo are
still securely fastened.
o Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
o To use the roof rails as a roof rack, you
must fit the roof rails with two or more
crossrails or equivalent before carrying
cargo or luggage on the roof.
o Loading cargo or luggage exceeding the
specification on the roof rack may re-
duce the stability of your vehicle.
o In case a sunroof is installed, do not
position roof rack loads that could inter-
fere with opening of the sunroof.ROOF RACK!
HIGH-MOUNTED REAR STOP LIGHTB550A01A-AAT(If installed)In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights
on either side of the car, the high mounted rear
stoplight in the center of the rear window also
lights when the brakes are applied.
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WARNING:
o The fuel cap must be tightened until cap
clicks, otherwise " " light will
illuminate.
o Gasoline vapors are dangerous. Before
refueling, always stop the engine and
never allow sparks or open flames near
the filler area. If you need to replace the
filler cap, use a genuine Hyundai re-
placement part.
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REMOTE FUEL-FILLER LID RELEASE
AUTO FUEL CUT SWITCH!
B560B01O-AATThe auto fuel cut switch is located on the driver's
side of the engine compartment.
In the event of a collision or sudden impact, the
auto fuel cut device cuts off the fuel supply. If this
device is activated, it must be reset by pressing
in on the top of the switch before the engine can
be restarted.
WARNING:
Before resetting the auto fuel cut switch,
the fuel line should be checked for fuel
leaks.
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B560A02JM-AATThe fuel-filler lid may be opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling up on the fuel-filler lid opener
located on the front floor area on the left side of
the vehicle.NOTE:If the fuel-filler lid will not open because ice
has formed around it, tap lightly or push on
the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do
not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to
melt.
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