2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual

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INTERIOR LIGHT
B490A01CM-AATInterior LightThe interior courtesy light has two buttons.
The two buttons are:o DOORThe courtesy light turns on when a door is
opened or when a door is unlocked by the
transmitter (if installed). The interior light
goes out slowly after 30 seconds after the
door is closed. However if the ignition
switch is ON or all vehicle doors are locked
when the door is closed, interior light will
turn off even within 30 seconds.
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B480B01CM-AATMap LightThe light comes on when any door is
opened regardless of the ignition switch
position.
If a door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or LOCK position, the light stays
on for about 20 minutes. However, if a door
is opened with the ignition switch in the ON
position, the light stays on continuously.
When doors are unlocked by the transmit-
ter, the light comes on for approximately 30
seconds as long as any door is not open.
The light goes out gradually after approxi-
mately 30 seconds if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch is ON or all
doors are locked, the light will turn off
immediately.
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: Push in the map light switch to turn
the light on or off. This light pro-
duces a spot beam for convenient
use as a map light at night or as a
personal light for the driver and
the passenger.

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SUNGLASS HOLDER!
B491A04O-AATThe sunglass holder is located on the front
overhead console. Push the end of the
cover to open the sunglass holder.
WARNING:
o Do not keep objects other than eye-
glasses inside the sunglass holder.
Such objects can be thrown from the
holder in the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring the pas-
sengers in the vehicle.
o Do not open the sunglass holder while
the vehicle is moving. The rear view
mirror of the vehicle can be blocked
by an open sunglass holder.
B540C01JM-GATLuggage Compartment LightLuggage compartment light has a 3-posi-
tion switch. The three positions are:
o In the "DOOR" position, the luggage
compartment 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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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 ve-
hicle is not running.

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To use the mirror, push the cover and open
it. Adjust mirror angle to the desired posi-
tion.
Close the cover after use.
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror angle or look at
rear passengers while driving. This could
result in loss of control, and an accident
causing death, serious injury, or prop-
erty damage.CONVERSATION MIRRORB525A01CM-AAT(If Installed)
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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.
B500B01O-AATIlluminated Glove BoxOpening the glove box will automatically
turn on the light when the multi-function
switch is turned to the first/second position.
B500A01Y-AATGlove BoxSTORAGE BOXo 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 (if installed).

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B505B01CM-GATCenter facia upper tray (If Installed)The center facia upper tray is used for
storing small articles. To use the center
facia upper tray, pull up the button and lift
lid to open it.
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B505C01CM-AATRear Console BoxThe rear console box is located on the rear
main console and may be used for small
articles. It is opened by pulling forward.
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WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case
of an accident or a sudden stop, the tray
should be kept closed when the car is in
motion.
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B505A02NF-GATCenter Console BoxThe center console box is used for storing
small articles.
To use the center console box, pull up the
button and lift the lid to open it.
WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case
of an accident or a sudden stop, the
center console box lid should be kept
closed when the car is in motion.
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WARNING:
o Do not store cigarette lighters, pro-
pane cylinders, or other flammable/
explosive materials in the vehicle.
These items may catch fire and/or
explode if the vehicle is exposed to
hot temperatures for extended peri-
ods.
o To avoid the possibility of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
the center facia upper tray lid should
be kept closed when the car is in
motion.
OUTSIDE REARVIEW
MIRROR
CAUTION:
If the mirror is jammed with ice, do not
adjust the mirror by force. Use an ap-
proved spray de-icer (not radiator anti-
freeze) to release the frozen mecha-
nism or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
To adjust the position of either
mirror:1. Move the selecting switch to the right or
left to activate the adjustable mecha-
nism for the corresponding door mirror.
2. Adjust mirror angle by depressing the
appropriate perimeter switch as illus-
trated.
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B510B01TG-AATThe outside rearview mirrors can be ad-
justed to your preferred rear vision, both
directly behind the vehicle, and to the rear
of the left and right sides.
The remote control outside rearview mir-
ror switch controls the adjustments for both
right and left outside mirrors.NOTE:Before driving away, always check that
your mirrors are positioned so you can
see behind you, both to the left and right
sides, as well as directly behind your
vehicle.

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The outside rearview mirror heater is actu-
ated in connection with the rear window
defroster. To heat the outside rearview
mirror glass, push in the switch for the front/
rear window defroster. The rearview mir-
ror glass will be heated for defrosting or
defogging and will give you improved rear
vision in inclement weather conditions.
Push the switch again to turn the heater off.
The outside rearview mirror heater auto-
matically turns itself off after 20 minutes.B510D01CM-AATOutside Rearview Mirror Heater
(If Installed)
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B510C01TG-AATFolding The Outside Rearview
Mirrors (Manual Type)To fold the outside rearview mirrors, push
them towards the rear.
The outside rearview mirrors can be folded
rearward for parking in narrow areas.
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CAUTION:
o Do not operate the switch continu-
ously for an unnecessary length of
time.
o Scraping ice from the mirror face could
cause permanent damage. To remove
any ice, use a sponge, soft cloth or
approved de-icer.
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WARNING:
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the passen-
ger side rearview mirror. It is a convex
mirror with a curved surface, and any
objects seen in this mirror are closer
than they appear.

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WARNING:
Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview
mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This
could result in loss of control, and an
accident causing death, serious injury
or property damage.
CAUTION:
If the mirror is jammed with ice, do not
adjust the mirror by force. Use an ap-
proved spray de-icer (not radiator anti-
freeze) to release the frozen mecha-
nism or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
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DAY/NIGHT INSIDE REAR-
VIEW MIRRORB520A01A-AATManual TypeYour Hyundai is equipped with a day/night
inside rearview mirror. The "night" position
is selected by flipping the tab at the bottom
of the mirror toward you. In the "night"
position, the glare of headlights of cars
behind you is reduced.
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B520C01CM-AATAutomatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass (If installed)1. Status Indicator LED
2. Feature Control Button
3. Rear Light Sensor
4. Display Window
Automatic dimming rearview mirrors auto-
matically controls the glare from head-
lights behind you when the function is
turned on by pressing and holding the
Feature Control Button for more than 3 but
less than 6 seconds. This feature can be
turned off by pressing and holding the
button for the same amount of time once
more.
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- The compass headings are inaccurate
in long distance driving.
If the vehicle’s compass headings become
inaccurate, the compass should be cali-
brated as follows:
1. Ensure the vehicle is not located near
large steel structures or under electric
power lines.
2. Turn on the compass by pressing the
button.
3. Press and hold the
button for more
than 6 but less than 9 seconds. The
current zone number will appear in the
display. Release then press the
but-
ton until your zone number appears in
the display.
4. Check the mirror angle by pressing and
holding the
button for more than
12seconds. Release then press the
button to “L”(for steering wheel on the
Left side of the vehicle). (if installed)
5. Press and hold the
button between 9
and 12 seconds. Release the
button
when a “C” appears in the display.
6. Drive the vehicle in 2 complete circles
at less than 5mph(8km/h) or until the
compass heading appears.
CAUTION:
Be sure the area is free of traffic, pedes-
trians, and obstructions.
2. Press and hold the button for more than
6 but less than 9 seconds. The current
zone number will appear in the display.
3. Release then press the button to incre-
ment to new your zone number.
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To operate Compass featurePress and release the button, then the
vehicle's directional heading will be dis-
played. Pressing and releasing the button
again will turn off the display.
Heading display
- E : East
- W : West
- S : South
- N : North
ex) NE : North EastCalibration procedureIf the compass is not properly calibrated,
set to the correct variance zone, or the
vehicle is driven in certain environments
(tunnel, underground or in-building park-
ing garage, near transformer substation),
the following may occur :
- “C” is displayed.
- The compass heading become inaccu-
rate.
- The compass heading does not
changed.
- Some compass headings are not dis-
played.
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Setting the compass zone1. Determine the Zone Number based on
your current location in the Zone Map.