2007 Hyundai Santa Fe brake

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HIGH-MOUNTED REAR
STOP LIGHTB550A01A-AATIn addition to the lower-mounted rear stop-
lights 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 following specification is the
maximum weight that can be loaded
onto the roof rack. Distribute the load
as evenly as possible across the
crossbars and roof rack and secure
the load firmly.
o The vehicle is center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded onto the
roof rack. Avoid sudden starts, brak-
ing, sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers
or high speeds that may result in loss
of vehicle control or rollover causing
an accident.o Always drive slowly and turn corners
carefully when carrying items on the
roof rack. Severe wind updrafts,
caused by passing vehicles or natu-
ral causes. Can cause sudden up-
ward pressure on items loaded on the
roof rack. This is especially true when
carrying large, flat items.
o To prevent damage or loss of cargo
while driving, check frequently to
make sure the items on the roof rack
are securely fastened.ROOF RACK220 lbs (100 kg)
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
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NOTE:If the vehicle speed decreases more
than 9 mph (15 km/h) below the set speed
or decreases below 25 mph (40 km/h),
the cruise control system will automati-
cally cancel the set speed.
B660C01NF-AATTo Cancel the Cruise SpeedTo disengage the cruise control system,
push the control switch "CANCEL".
Additionally, the following actions will dis-
engage the system:
o Depress the brake pedal.
o Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle).
o Shift the selector lever to "N" position
(Automatic transaxle).
o Decrease the vehicle speed lower than
the memory speed by 9 mph (15 km/h).
o Decrease the vehicle speed to less
than 25 mph (40 km/h).
o Release the cruise control ON/OFF
switch.
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B660D01NF-AATTo Resume the Preset SpeedThe vehicle will automatically resume the
speed set prior to cancellation when you
push the control switch "RESUME
(ACCEL)" and release it to return (when
travelling above 25 mph).
If the control switch "RESUME(ACCEL)" is
selected, the cruise "SET" indicator in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
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o During normal cruise control opera-
tion, when the "SET" switch is acti-
vated or reactivated after applying
the brakes, the cruise control will
energize after approximately 3 sec-
onds. This delay is normal.
WARNING:
AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL
SWITCHB610A01CM-AAT(If Installed)The steering wheel audio remote control
switch is installed to promote safe driving.NOTE:Do not operate audio remote control
switches simultaneously.
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2. MUTE Switcho Press the MUTE switch to disappear the
sound.
o Press the MUTE switch again to repro-
duce the sound.3. VOL SwitchPress the VOL switch to increase or de-
crease volume.1. MODE SwitchPress the MODE switch to select Radio,
CD (Compact Disc) and CDC (Compact
Disc Changer).
Each press of the switch changes the dis-
play as follows:
→RADIO (FM1 → FM2 →AM) → CD* → CDC** : If installed

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous! ............................ 2-2
Before Starting the Engine ............................................ 2-4
Key Positions ................................................................ 2-5
Starting ..........................................................................2-6
Manual Transaxle ......................................................... 2-7
Automatic Transaxle...................................................2-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................2-15
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...............................2-16
Full-Time AWD Operation ...........................................2-17
AWD Lock System.....................................................2-20
Good Braking Practices..............................................2-21
Driving for Economy...................................................2-23
Winter Driving.............................................................2-24
Trailer or Vehicle Towing ............................................2-27
Trailer Connector........................................................2-31
Vehicle Load Limit.......................................................2-32
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BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINEC020A03A-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 mir-
rors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and head-
rest 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 warn-
ing 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.
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WARNING:
Your vehicle is equipped with tires de-
signed to provide for safe ride and han-
dling capability.
Do not use a size and type of tire and
wheel that is different from the one that
is originally installed on your vehicle. It
can affect the safety and performance
of your vehicle, which could lead to han-
dling failure or rollover and serious in-
jury.
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.
WARNING:
o All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to pages: 1-27 through 1-
33 for more information on their proper
use.
o Always check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe-
cially children, before putting a car
into 'drive.'
o Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedal, and the
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C070B02A-AATUsing the ClutchThe clutch should be pressed all the way
to the floor before shifting, then released
slowly. The clutch pedal should always be
fully returned to the original position. Do
not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving. This can cause unnecessary wear.
Do not partially engage the clutch to hold
the car on an incline. This causes unnec-
essary wear. Use the foot brake or parking
brake to hold the car on an incline. Do not
operate the clutch pedal rapidly and re-
peatedly.
CAUTION:
When downshifting from fifth gear to
fourth gear, caution should be taken not
to inadvertently press the gear shift le-
ver sideways in such a manner that
second gear is engaged. Such a drastic
downshift may cause the engine speed
to increase to the point that the tachom-
eter will enter the red-zone. Such over-
revving of the engine may possibly cause
engine damage.
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CAUTION:
Do not downshift more than 2 gears or
downshift the gear when the engine is
running at high speed (5,000 RPM or
higher). Such downshifting may damage
the engine.
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NOTE:o To shift into reverse, rest the lever in
neutral for at least 3 seconds after
your car is completely stopped. Then
move the lever into the reverse posi-
tion.
o During cold weather, shifting may be
difficult until the transaxle lubricant
has warmed up. This is normal and not
harmful to the transaxle.
o If you've come to a complete stop and
it's hard to shift into 1st or R(Reverse),
put the shift lever in N(Neutral) posi-
tion and release the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down, and then shift
into 1st or R(Reverse) gear position.
o Do not use the shift lever as a handrest
during driving, as this can result in
premature wear of the transaxle shift
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C070D04O-AATGood Driving Practiceso Never take the car out of gear and coast
down a hill. This is extremely hazard-
ous. Always leave the car in gear.
o Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause
them to overheat and malfunction. In-
stead, when you are driving down a
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. When you do this, engine braking
will help slow the car.
o Slow down before shifting to a lower
gear. This will help avoid over-revving
the engine, which can cause damage.
o Slow down when you encounter cross
winds. This gives you much better con-
trol of your car.
o Be sure the car is completely stopped
before you attempt to shift into reverse.
The transaxle can be damaged if you do
not. To shift into reverse, depress the
clutch, move the shift lever to neutral,
wait three seconds, then shift to the
reverse position.
o Exercise extreme caution when driving
on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an
abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and the vehicle to go out of control. The shift points as shown above are rec-
ommended for optimum fuel economy and
performance.
C070E03A-AATRecommended Shift Points
Shift
from-toRecommended
mph(km/h)
15 (20)
25 (40)
35 (55)
45 (75) 1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
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WARNING:
o Always buckle-up! In a collision, an
unbelted occupant is significantly
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed than a properly belted occu-
pant.
o Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.
o Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
o The risk of rollover is greatly in-
creased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
o Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver oversteers to reenter
the roadway.
o In the event your vehicle leaves the
roadway, do not steer sharply. In-
stead, slow down before pulling back
into the travel lanes.
o Never exceed posted speed limits.

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CAUTION:
Never shift into "R" or "P" position while
the vehicle is moving.
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The indicator lights in the instrument clus-
ter indicate the selector lever position when
the ignition is switched "ON". During sports
mode operation, the gear currently in use
displays in the numeral indicator.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
(4 SPEED A/T, 5 SPEED A/T)C090A01NF-GAT(If Installed)The highly efficient Hyundai automatic
transaxle has four/five forward speeds and
one reverse speed. The individual speeds
are selected automatically, 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 opera-
tion, refer to "Sports Mode".
In the main gate, the selector lever has 4
positions.
NOTE:
Depress the brake pedal when shift-
ing.
The selector lever can be shifted
freely.
The first few shifts on a new vehicle, or
if the battery has been disconnected,
may be somewhat abrupt. This is a nor-
mal condition, and the shifting sequence
will adjust after shifts are cycled a few
times by the T.C.M (Transmission Con-
trol Module).
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