2006 Hyundai Santa Fe ignition

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7. TAPE/CD Select ButtonPress this button to play a tape when listening
to the radio. Press TAPE/CD to switch between
the tape and compact disc if both are loaded.
The inactive tape or CD will remain safe inside
the radio for future listening.8. Cassette Tape EJECT ButtonPress this button, located to the right of the
cassette tape slot to eject a tape. The tape is
ejected with the radio off. Cassette tape may be
loaded with the radio off.9. Cassette Tape Messages
CHECK TAPEIf this message appears on the radio display, the
tape won't play because of one of the following
errors.
o The tape is tight and the player can't turn the
tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape
with the open end down and try to turn the
right hub counterclockwise with a pencil.
Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do
not turn easily, your tape may be damaged
and should not be used in the player. Try a
new tape to make sure your player is work-
ing properly.o The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
o The tape is wrapped around the tape head.
Attempt to get the cassette out. Try a new
tape.
CLEANIf this message appears on the display, the
cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will
still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon
as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and
player. See "Care of Your Cassette Tape Player"
in the Index.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't
be corrected, contact your dealer.10. Care of Your Cassette Tape PlayerA tape player that is not cleaned regularly can
cause reduced sound quality, reined cassettes
or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes
should be stored in their case away from con-
taminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If
they aren't they may not operate properly or
may cause failure of the tape player.Your tape player should be cleaned regularly
after every 59 hours of use. Your radio may
display CLEAN to indicate that you have used
your tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still
play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as
possible to prevent damage to your tapes and
player. If you notice a reduction in sound quality,
try a known good cassette to see of it is the tape
or the tape player or fault. If this other cassette
has no improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape player.
The recommended cleaning method for your
cassette tape player is the use of a scrubbing
action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with
pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of
the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended
cleaning cassette is available through your
dealer.
When cleaning the cassette tape player with the
recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette,
it is possible that the cassette may eject, be-
cause the cut tape detection feature on your
radio may recognize it as a broken tape. To
prevent the cleaning cassette from being
ejected, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ON or ACC.
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D285F02O-AATPlaying a Compact DiscInsert a disc partway into the slot. Label side up.
The player will pull it in and the disc should begin
playing. The display will show the CD symbol.
You can inset a compact disc with the ignition off.NOTE:This CD player is suitable only for 12 cm
discs, do not use irregular shaped CDs.1. SEEK/SCAN Button
SEEKPress this Pushbutton to go to the next TRACK
and the track number will appear on the display.
If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than
once, the player will continue moving forward
through the disc. The sound will mute while
seeking.SEEKPress this Pushbutton to go to the previous
track if the current track has been playing for
less than eight seconds. If this pushbutton is
pressed and the current track has been playing
for more than eight seconds, it will go to the
beginning of the current track. TRACK and the
track number will appear on the display. If you
hold this pushbutton or press it more than once,
the player will continue moving back through the
disc. The sound will mute while seeking.
SCANPress and hold either SEEK SCAN arrow for
more than two seconds until SCAN appears on
the display and you hear a beep. Use SEEK
SCAN to listen to each track for a few seconds.
The sounds will mute while scanning. SCAN will
appear on the display. Press either SEEK SCAN
arrow again to stop scanning.2. REVERSE ButtonPress and hold this pushbutton to reverse
quickly within a track. Press and hold this
pushbutton for less than two seconds to re-
verse at six times the normal playing speed.
Press and hold it for more than two seconds to
reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed.
Release it to play the passage. The display will
show ET and the elapsed time.3. FORWARD ButtonPress and hold this pushbutton to advance
quickly within a track. Press and hold this
pushbutton for less than two seconds to ad-
vance at six times the normal playing speed.
Press and hold it for more than two seconds to
advance at 17 times the normal playing speed.
Release it to play the passage. The display will
show ET and the elapsed time.
4. RANDOM ButtonPress this pushbutton to hear the tracks in
random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will
appear on the display. RDM T and the track
number will appear on the display when each
track starts to play. Press it again to turn off
random play. RDM OFF will appear on the
display.5. BAND Select ButtonPress this button to listen to the radio when a
disc is playing. The disc will stop but remain in
the player.6. TAPE/CD Select ButtonPress this button to play a CD when listening to
the radio. Press TAPE CD to switch between the
tape and compact disc if both are loaded. The
inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the
radio for future listening.7. CD EJECT ButtonPress this button, located to the left of the CD slot
to eject a CD. Eject may be activated with either
the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded with
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D295D03O-AAT1. LOAD ButtonThis compact disc playing will accommodate up
to six discs.
To insert one disc do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and release the LOAD Button.
3. Wait for the light, located to the right of the
slot, to turn green.
4. Load a disc. Insert a disc partway into the
slot, label side up. The player will pull the disc
in.NOTE:This CD player is suitable only for 12 cm
discs, do not use irregular shaped CDs.
When the disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be
displayed. If you select an EQ setting for your
disc, it will be activated each time you play a disc.
If the radio is on or off, the disc will begin to play
automatically.
To inset multiple discs do the followings:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two
seconds.
You will then hear two beeps and the light,
located to the right of the slot, will begin to
flash.3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green.
Load a disc. Insert a disc partway into the
slot, label side up.
The player will pull the disc in.
Once the disc is loaded, the light will begin
flashing again. Once the light stop flashing
and turns green you can then load another
disc. The disc player takes up to six discs.
Do not try to load more than six.
When a disc is inserted, the CD symbol will
be displayed. If more than one disc has been
loaded, number for each disc will be dis-
played. If you select an EQ setting for your
disc, it will be activated each time you play a
disc.
If the radio is on or off, the last disc loaded will
begin to play automatically.
4. To load more than one disc but less than six,
complete Steps 1, 2 and 3. When you have
finished loading discs, with the radio on or off,
press LOAD to cancel the loading function.
The radio will begin to play the last CD loaded.
As each new track starts to play, the track
number will appear on the display.
Playing a Specific Loaded CDFor every CD loaded, a number will appear on
the radio display. To play a specific CD, first
press the CD select button to start playing a CD.
Then press the numbered button that corre-
sponds to the CD you want to play.A small bar will appear under the CD number that
is playing, it could be due to one of the following
conditions:
o The road is too rough. The disc should play
when the road is smoother.
o The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside
down.
o The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour
and try again.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't
be corrected, please contact your dealer. If
your radio displays an error message, write it
down and provide it to your dealer when report-
ing the problem.
2. CD EJECT ButtonThis button will eject a disc or discs, if you have
multiple discs loaded. To eject a disc or discs
from the disc player perform one of the following
steps:
o Press and release the eject button to eject
the disc that is currently playing.
o To eject all of the discs, press this button for
two seconds, you will hear three beeps, and
the light will flash to let you know when a disc
is being ejected.

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RISK OF ROLLOVER
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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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.
C020A01O-AATBefore 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 Sports utility vehicles have higher
ground clearance 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 gravity than ordinary
cars. An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road
allowing you to anticipate problem. They
are not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-wheel
drive vehicles any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform sat-
isfactorily under off-road conditions. If
at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers. As with other vehicles of
this type, failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of control or
vehicle rollover.
o In a collision, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a person wearing a
seatbelt.
WARNING:
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KEY POSITIONSC040A01A-AAT
CAUTION:
The engine should not be turned off or the
key removed from the ignition key cylinder
while the car is in motion. The steering
wheel is locked by removing the key.
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LOCKACC
ON
START!
o "START"The engine is started in this position. It will crank
until you release the key.
WARNING:
Your vehicle is equipped with tires de-
signed to provide for safe ride and handling
capability.
Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel
that is different from the one that is origi-
nally installed on your vehicle. It can affect
the safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could lead to handling failure or
rollover and serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to equip
all four tires with the tire and wheel of the
same size, type, tread, brand and load-
carrying capacity. If you nevertheless de-
cide to equip your vehicle with any tire/
wheel combination not recommended by
Hyundai for off-road driving, you should
not use these tires for highway driving.
TO START THE ENGINEC030A01L-AATCOMBINATION IGNITION SWITCHo Place the shift lever in "P" (park) and de-
press the brake pedal fully.
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and
turn it to the "START" position. Release it as
soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the
key in the "START" position for more than 15
seconds.NOTE:o For safety, the engine will not start if the
shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position.
o The ignition key cannot be turned from
"ACC" position to "LOCK" position un-
less the shift lever is in the "P" (Park)
position or the negative battery terminal
is disconnected from the battery. To
remove the key, always confirm that the
shift lever is securely positioned in "P"
(Park).
o For additional information about start-
ing, see page 2-5.
WARNING:
Always wear appropriate shoes when oper-
ating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots,
etc.) may interfere with your
ability to use the brake and accelerator
pedal, and the clutch (if installed).

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NOTE:Do not hold the key in the "START" position
for more than 15 seconds.o "ON"When the key is in the "ON" position, the ignition
is on and all accessories may be turned on. If
the engine is not running, the key should not be
left in the "ON" position. This will discharge the
battery and may also damage the ignition sys-
tem.o "ACC"With the key in the "ACC" position, some elec-
trical accessories (radio, etc.) may be oper-
ated.o "LOCK"The key can be removed or inserted in this
position.
To protect against theft, the steering wheel
locks by removing the key.NOTE:To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key,
and then turn the steering wheel and key
simultaneously.
STARTING!
C070C01A-AATTo remove the ignition key
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1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position.
2. Simultaneously push and turn the ignition
key counterclockwise from the "ACC" posi-
tion to the "LOCK" position.
3. The key can be removed in the "LOCK"
position.
WARNING:
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to
move your car in or out of the area. The
carbon monoxide gas emitted is odorless
and can cause serious injury or death.
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LOCKACC
ON
START

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The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or if the
battery has been disconnected, may be some-
what abrupt. This is a normal condition, and the
shifting sequence will adjust after shifts are
cycled a few times by the T.C.M (Transaxle
Control Module).
HSM3022-1
CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while the
vehicle is moving.
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OPERATING THE AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE (4 SPEED A/T)C090A01O-GAT(If installed)The highly efficient Hyundai automatic transaxle
has four forward speeds and one reverse
speed. The individual speeds are selected au-
tomatically, depending on the position of the
speed selector lever. The selector lever has 2
gates; the main gate and the manual gate.NOTE:For information on manual gate operation,
refer to "Sports Mode".
In the main gate, the selector lever has 4
positions, and is equipped with a button to avoid
inadvertent selection.
HSM3022 C050B01L-AAT
Normal Conditions:The Starting Procedure:
1. Insert key, and fasten the seat belt.
2. Depress the brake pedal fully and place the
selector lever in "P" (park) position.
3. After turning the ignition key to the "ON"
position, make certain all warning lights and
gauges are functioning properly before start-
ing the engine.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "START" position
and release it when the engine starts.
After the engine has started, allow the engine
to run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing
the vehicle in gear.
The starter should not be operated for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 15-30 sec-
onds between starting attempts to protect
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C090E01O-AATo D(Drive):Use for normal driving. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four gear sequence.C090D02O-AATo N (Neutral):In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral,
which means that no gears are engaged. The
engine can be started with the shift lever in "N"
position, although this is not recommended
except if the engine stalls while the car is
moving.
C090B02A-AATThe function of each position is as fol-
lows:
o P (Park):Use to hold the vehicle in place when parked or
while starting the engine. Whenever parking the
car, apply the parking brake and shift the selec-
tor lever to the "P" (Park) position.
C090C01A-AATo R(Reverse):Use for backing up the vehicle. Bring the car to
a complete stop before shifting the selector
lever to "R" position.
CAUTION:
Never place the selector lever in the "P"
(Park) position unless the vehicle is fully
stopped. Failure to observe this caution
will cause severe damage to the transaxle.NOTE:
Depress the brake pedal and push the
button when shifting.
Push the button when shifting.
The selector lever can be shifted freely.
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
indicate the selector lever position when the
ignition is switched "ON". During "D" range
operation, green lights indicate the gear cur-
rently in use.
C090F01JM-GATSports ModeWhether the vehicle is stationary or in motion,
sports mode is selected by pushing the selector
lever from the "D" position into the manual gate.
To return to "D" range operation, push the
selector lever back into the main gate.
In sports mode, moving the selector lever back-
wards and forwards can make gearshifts simple.
UP (+) : Push the lever forward once to shift up
one gear.
DOWN (-) : Pull the lever backwards once to
shift down one gear.
SKIP : By rapidly moving the selector forwards
or backwards twice, it is possible to skip one
gear, i.e. 1st to 3rd or 3rd to 1st.
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