2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Automatic

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
22
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contacted
area.
If you feel a pain or a burning
sensation, get medical atten-
tion immediately.
Wear eye protection when
charging or working near a bat-
tery.
Always provide ventilation
when working in an enclosed
space.
o When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak, resulting in
personal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
o Never attempt to charge the battery
when the battery cables are con-
nected.
o The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage.
Never touch these components with
the engine running or the ignition
switched on.
!
WARNING:
CHECKING ELECTRIC
COOLING FANS!
G220A01A-AAT
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may some-
times operate even when the engine is
not running. Use extreme caution when
working near the blades of the cooling
fan, so that you are not injured by a
rotating fan blade. As the engine coolant
temperature decreases the fan will au-
tomatically shut off. This is a normal
condition.
G220C01A-AATChecking Condenser Cooling FanThe condenser cooling fan should come
on automatically whenever the air condi-
tioning is in operation.G220B01A-AATChecking Engine Cooling FanThe engine cooling fan should come on
automatically if the engine coolant tem-
perature is high.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION, REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS & BINDING ARBITRATION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS8
Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side
of an asymmetrical tire, that must al-
ways face outward when mounted on a
vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for
air pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number rang-
ing from 1 to 279 that corresponds to
the load carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a cold
tire may be inflated. The maximum air
pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load rat-
ing for a tire at the maximum permis-
sible inflation pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The num-
ber of occupants a vehicle is designed
to seat multiplied by 150 pounds (68
kg). Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air
pressure in a tire, measured in pounds
per square inch (psi) or kilopascals
(kPa) before a tire has built up heat from
driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight of
a motor vehicle with standard and op-
tional equipment including the maxi-
mum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into the
sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation motor vehicle
safety standards. The DOT code in-
cludes the Tire Identification Number
(TIN), an alphanumeric designator which
can also identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand and date of
production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the rear axle.
I030D01JM-AATTire Terminology And Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside
the tire pressing outward on the tire. Air
pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight: This means the
combined weight of optional accesso-
ries. Some examples of optional ac-
cessories are, automatic transmission,
power seats, and air conditioning.
Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that
is located between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from steel or
other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that hold
the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which
the plies are laid at alternate angles
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.

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VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS4
LUBRICATION CHARTJ080A07CM-AAT
Oil & Grease Standard
API SJ, SL or ABOVE, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE SAE 10W-30 (ABOVE -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (ABOVE -13°C)
SAE 20W-50 (ABOVE -7°C)
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP-III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III,
SK ATF SP-III or other brands approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 70W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX 'X' Equivalent)
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 70W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX 'X' Equivalent)
Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator
PSF-4 TYPE FLUID
DOT 3, DOT 4 or Equivalent
Quantity (US. QTS) (lmp.qts, liter)
Drain and refill (With oil filter)
Gasoline 2.7L : 4.75 (3.95, 4.5)
Gasoline 3.3L : 5.49 (4.57, 5.2)
Gasoline 2.7L : 2.0 (1.67, 1.75)
Gasoline 2.7L : 8.98 (7.47, 8.5)
Gasoline 3.3L : 11.51 (9.59, 10.9)
0.84 (0.7, 0.8)
0.95 (0.79, 0.9)
7.39 (6.15, 7)
1.05 (0.87, 1)
As required Item
Engine Oil
Recommends
TransaxleManual
Automatic
Transfer case
Rear Axle
Coolant
Power steering gear
Brakes and clutch fluid

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INDEX
4
Air intake control switch ............................................................1-126
Bi-level heating..........................................................................1-128
Defrosting / Defogging ..............................................................1-133
Fan speed control (Blower control)..........................................1-126
Temperature control.................................................................1-130
High-Mounted Rear Stop Light ......................................................1-112
Hood Release.................................................................................1-115
Horn..............................................................................................1-119
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-5
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-62
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-84
Interior Light.......................................................................................1-93
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Keys................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-21
Positions......................................................................................... 2-5
L
Light Bulbs Replacement ..................................................................6-24
Luggage Compartment ..................................................................1-109
Cargo security screen ..............................................................1-109
Luggage Net ..............................................................................1-110
Luggage under tray ...................................................................1-111M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements.................................................................... 5-2
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror With Compass .............1-100
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-99
Homelink mirror.........................................................................1-102
Outside rearview mirror ...............................................................1-97
Outside rearview mirror Heater ..................................................1-98
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-71
Occupant Classification System ......................................................1-52
P
Parking Brake.................................................................................
1-108
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-86
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-23
R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-22
Folding rear seatback ..................................................................1-23
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-88
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................................8-17
Risk of Rollover................................................................................... 2-3
Roof Rack......................................................................................1-111

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INDEX
5
S
Seat
Front.............................................................................................1-16
Rear..............................................................................................1-22
Seat warmer .................................................................................1-22
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-31
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-41
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-30
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-29
Precautions..................................................................................1-27
Shop Manual ......................................................................................8-14
Sound
Brake pad warning sound ............................................................1-69
Speedometer.....................................................................................1-71
Starting Procedure.............................................................................. 2-7
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ...............................................................1-118
Stereo Sound System ....................................................................1-144
Sunglass Holder ................................................................................1-95
Sunroof..............................................................................................1-89
Sun Visor........................................................................................1-116
T
Tachometer.......................................................................................1-71
Tail Gate.........................................................................................1-109
Theft-Alarm System..........................................................................1-11
Ticket Holder..................................................................................1-118
Tires
Aging .............................................................................................8-13
Balancing......................................................................................8-12Chains..........................................................................................8-10
Changing a flat tire .......................................................................3-12
If you have a flat tire .....................................................................3-12
Information...................................................................................... 8-3
Maintenance.................................................................................8-13
Pressure......................................................................................... 8-3
Replacement................................................................................8-12
Rotation........................................................................................8-11
Sidewall Labeling............................................................................ 8-6
Snow tires.....................................................................................8-10
Spare tire......................................................................................3-10
Terminology and Definition ............................................................ 8-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ................................... 3-5
Traction........................................................................................8-12
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle)......................................................................2-27
Emergency...................................................................................3-20
If your car must be towed ............................................................3-18
Trailer Connector..............................................................................2-31
Transaxle
Automatic......................................................................................2-10
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ..............................................6-12
Manual............................................................................................ 2-7
Manual transaxle oil checking.....................................................6-11
Trip Computer...................................................................................1-73
V
Vehicle Identification Number............................................................. 8-2
Vechcle Load Limit ............................................................................2-32