2009 Hyundai Santa Fe oil level

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
F10B255A01CM-DAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
* More detailed explanations of these items will be found beginning on page 1-48.
4WD System Warning Light
Malfunction Indicator Light
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
Tail Gate Open Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light Door Ajar Warning Light
ABS Service Reminder Indicator
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light Low Oil Pressure Warning Light Parking Brake/Brake Fluid Level Warning Light Charging System Warning Light
Immobiliser Warning Light
4WD Lock Indicator Light
Electronic Stability Program Indicator Lights (If Installed)
Cruise SET Indicator Light (If Installed)
Door/Tail Gate Open Display (If installed)
Cruise Indicator Light (If Installed)
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning LightSeat Belt Warning Light
Diesel Preheat Indicator Light
Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine)
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1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Unleaded petrol with a Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Num-ber 91) or higher must be used in your Hyundai. If leaded petrol is used, it will cause the catalytic converter to become ineffec- tive and the emission control system tomalfunction. This can also result in increased maintenance expense. To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel,the larger nozzle used with leaded petrol at service stations cannot be inserted into the fuel tank opening of your Hyundai.
B010A02CM-DAT Use Unleaded Petrol
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
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Use Diesel Diesel fuel Diesel engine must be operated only on commercially available diesel fuel that complies with EN 590 or comparablestandard. (EN stands for "European Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel, heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi-tives, as this will increase wear and cause damage to the engine and fuel system. The use of non-approved fuelsand / or fuel additives will result in a limitation of your warranty rights. Diesel fuel of 52 to 54 cetane is thecorrect rating to use in your Hyundai. If two types of diesel fuel are available, use summer or winter fuel properlyaccording to the following temperature conditions.
o Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.
o Below -5°C (23°F) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very carefully : If the engine stops through fuel failure, the circuits must be com- pletely purged to permit restarting. CAUTION:
o Do not let any petrol or water enter the tank. This would make it nec- essary to drain it out and to bleed the lines to avoid jamming theinjection pump and damaging the engine.
o In winter, in order to cut down
incidents due to freezing, paraffinoil may be added to the fuel if the temperature drops to below -10°C.Never use more than 20% paraffin oil.
Biodiesel Commercially supplied biodiesel blends of no more than 5% biodiesel, com- monly known as "B5 biodiesel" may be used in your vehicle if it meets EN14214 or equivalent specifications. (EN stands for "European Norm"). The use of biofuels made from rapeseed methylester (RME), fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester (VME) etc. or mixing diesel withbiodiesel will cause increased wear or damage to the engine and fuel system.
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1. Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
2. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
3. Door/Tail Gate Open Display (If installed)
4. 4WD System Warning Light
5. 4WD Lock Indicator Light
6. Odometer / Tripmeter / Trip Computer (If installed)
7. Fuel Gauge
8. Low Fuel Warning Light
9. Seat Belt Warning Light (Driver's Side)
10. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light 11.Charging System Warning Light
12. Coolant Temperature Gauge 13.Low Oil Pressure Warning Light 14.Supplemental Restraint (AirBag) System Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) 15.Tail Gate Open Warning Light 16.Door Ajar Warning Light
17. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (If installed)
18. High Beam Indicator Light
19. Cruise SET Indicator Light (If Installed) 20.Cruise Indicator Light (If installed)
21. ABS Service Reminder Indicator
22. Turn Signal Indicator Light
23. Speedometer
24. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light
(If Installed)
25. Immobiliser Warning Light
26. Tachometer
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1. Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
2. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (If installed)
3. Door / Tail Gate Open Display (If installed)
4. 4WD System Warning Light
5. 4WD Lock Indicator Light
6. Odometer / Tripmeter / Trip Computer (If installed)
7. Fuel Gauge
8. Low Fuel Warning Light
9. Seat Belt Warning Light (Driver's Side)
10. Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light 11.Charging System Warning Light
12. Coolant Temperature Gauge13.Low Oil Pressure Warning Light 14.Supplemental Restraint (AirBag) System Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) 15.Tail Gate Open Warning Light 16.Door Ajar Warning Light
17. Fuel Filter Warning Light
18. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (If installed)
19. Diesel Preheat Indicator Light
20. High Beam Indicator Light
21. Cruise SET Indicator Light (If Installed) 22.Cruise Indicator Light (If installed)
23. ABS Service Reminder Indicator
24. Turn Signal Indicator Light
25. Speedometer
26. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light
(If Installed)
27. Immobiliser Warning Indicator Light
28. Tachometer
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B260G01A-AAT
Low Oil Pressure Warn- ing Light
CAUTION:
If the low oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is running,serious engine damage may result. The oil pressure warning light comes on whenever there is insufficient oilpressure. In normal operation, it should come on when the ignition switch is turned on, then go outwhen the engine is started. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while the engine is running, there is aserious malfunction. If this happens, stop the car as soon as it is safe to do so, turn off theengine and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the engine oil to the proper level and start the engineagain. If the light stays on with the engine running, turn the engine off immediately. In any instance wherethe oil light stays on when the engine is running, the engine should be checked by a Hyundai dealer beforethe car is driven again.
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B260H02A-GAT Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. Driving your car with a problem in either thebrake electrical system or brake hy- draulic system is dangerous, and could result in a serious injury or death.
Warning Light Operation The parking brake/low brake fluid level warning light should come on when theparking brake is applied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START". After the engine is started, the lightshould go out when the parking brake is released. If the parking brake is not applied, the warning light should comeon when the ignition switch is turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when the engine starts. If the light comes on atany other time, you should slow the vehicle and bring it to a complete stop in a safe location off the roadway. The brake fluid level warning light indi-cates that the brake fluid level in thebrake master cylinder is low and hy- draulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be added.After adding fluid, if no other trouble is found, the car should be immediately and carefully driven to a Hyundai dealerfor inspection. If further trouble is expe- rienced, the vehicle should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer by aprofessional towing service or some other safe method. Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems shouldfail. With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are requiredto stop the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a distance with only half of the brake system working. If thebrakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for additional engine brak- ing and stop the car as soon as it is safeto do so.
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3WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
1. If your car has an automatic transaxle, be sure the gear selector lever is in "N" or "P" and the emergency brake is set.
D010B01A-AAT If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly
D010A01A-AAT
D010D01CM-AAT If Engine Stalls While Driving
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-
ing a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try to start the engine again. If your
vehicle will not start, contact a Hyundai dealer or seek other quali- fied assistance.
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
o If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing, set the shift lever in the N(Neutral) position and then push the vehicle to a safe place.
o If your vehicle has a manual transaxle not equipped with the ignition lockswitch, the vehicle can move for- ward by shifting to the 2 (second) or3 (third) gear and then turning the starter without depressing the clutch pedal.
D010C02A-DAT If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does Not Start
1. Check fuel level.
2. With the key in the "OFF" position,
check all connectors at ignition coils and spark plugs(For Petrol Engine) or check all connectors at glow plug and glow plug relay(For Diesel En-gine). Reconnect any that may be disconnected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine
room.
4. If engine still refuses to start, call a
Hyundai dealer or seek other quali- fied assistance.
WARNING:
If the engine will not start, do notpush or pull the car to start it. Thiscould result in a collision or cause other damage. In addition, push or pull starting may cause the catalyticconverter to be overloaded and cre- ate a fire hazard.
OCM0550162. Check the battery connections to be
sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operate the starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for "Jump Starting" on the following pages.
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F070F01A-AAT
o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. F070J01A-AAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and cali- pers for fluid leakage. F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, dete- rioration, or damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary. F070L01A-AAT
o Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for looseness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque.
F070H01CM-AAT
o Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system in-
cluding the parking brake lever (or theparking brake pedal) and cables. Fordetailed service procedures, refer to the Shop Manual.
F070D01A-AAT
o Manual Transaxle Oil
Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac- cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. F070E01CM-AAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid The fluid level should be in the "75°C" range of the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check the automatictransaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake properly ap-plied. Use Hyundai Genuine ATF SP- III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III or other brands approved byHyundai Motor Co., when adding or changing fluid.
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Engine Compartment .................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-6
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-6
Checking the Engine Coolant ...................................... 6-9
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ...................................6-11
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) .................6-15
Checking the Brakes .................................................. 6-17
Air Conditioning Care .................................................. 6-19
Changing the Climate Control Air Filter .. ....................6-19
Checking and Replacing Fuses ..................................6-21
Checking the Battery .................................................. 6-24
Power Steering Fluid Level ......................................... 6-26
Removal of Water from the Fuel Filter ........................6-27
Headlight Aiming Adjustment ...................................... 6-28
Replacement of Light Bulbs ........................................6-29
Bulb Wattage ............................................................... 6-37
Fuse Panel D escription ............................................... 6-38
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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