2011 Hyundai Santa Fe power steering

Driving your vehicle
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Power brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
In the event that the power-assisted
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
ever, will be longer.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
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In the event of brake failure
If service brakes fail to operate whilst the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
BRAKE SYSTEM
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When descending a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear and
avoid continuous application of
the brakes. Continuous brakeapplication will cause the brakes
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
Wet brakes may impair the vehi- cle’s ability to sefely slow down;
the vehicle may also pull to oneside when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test
your brakes in this fashion after
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
whilst maintaining a safe forward
speed until brake performancereturns to normal.
WARNING - Parking brake
Applying the parking brake whilst
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you mustuse the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.
WARNING - Brakes
Do not drive with your foot rest- ing on the brake pedal. This will create abnormal high brake tem-
peratures, excessive brake lining
and pad wear, and increasedstopping distances.
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Driving your vehicle
Remember, your vehicle does notrequire extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-
ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warm-up period.
Don't "labour" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting engine bucking. If
this happens, shift to a lower gear.
Over-revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-
ed by shifting at the recommended
speeds.
Use your air conditioning sparingly. The air conditioning system is operat-
ed by engine power so your fuel econ-
omy is reduced when you use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions. Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-
dition is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer perform scheduled
inspections and maintenance.
WARNING
- Engine off dur-
ing motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine run-
ning. Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
whilst driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury ordeath.

What to do in an emergency
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3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
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Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer or a commercial
tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speed. Also, the wheels,
axles, power train, steering and brakes
must all be in good condition.
Do not use the towing hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-
ditions from which the vehicle cannot
be driven out under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other frequent-
ly.
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What to do in an emergency
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Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the
steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off. F080400AFD
Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing, if equipped)
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WARNING
Do not use the hooks under the
front of the vehicle for towing pur-
poses. These hooks are designed
ONLY for transport tie-down. If the
tie-down hooks are used for tow-
ing, the tie-down hooks or front
bumper will be damaged and this
could lead to serious injury.
CAUTION - Automatic transaxle
If the car is being towed with allfour wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transaxle is in neu-tral. Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi-cle to operate the steering and
brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 10 mph (15 km/h)and drive less than 1 mile (1.5
km) when towing.
Before towing, check the auto- matic transaxle fluid leak underyour vehicle. If the automatic transaxle fluid is leaking, a
flatbed equipment or towing dollymust be used.

Specifications & Consumer information
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Engine oil * 1
*2
(drain and refill) Recommends Petrol Engine
2.4L
4.6
l (4.05 Imp. qts.)
API Service SM*3
, ILSAC GF-4 or above
3.5L 5.2
l (4.58 Imp. qts.)
Diesel Engine with DPF*
4
6.7 l (5.90 Imp. qts.)
ACEA C3
without DPF* 4
6.7 l (5.90 Imp. qts.)
ACEA B4
Engine oil consumption Normal driving condition
MAX. 1
l/1500 km
-
Severe driving condition MAX. 1
l/1000 km
-
Manual transaxle fluid Petrol Engine 2.4L
1.8
l(1.58 Imp. qts.)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
Diesel Engine 1.6
l(1.41 Imp. qts.)
Automatic transaxle fluid Petrol Engine
2.4L
7.1
l (6.25 Imp. qts.)
MICHANG ATF SP-IV
SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV
HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV
3.5L
7.8
l (6.86 Imp. qts.)
Diesel Engine 2.0L
7.8
l (6.86 Imp. qts.)
2.2L 7.7
l (6.78 Imp. qts.)
Power steering 1.0
l (0.88 Imp. qts.)
PSF-3 or PSF-4
Coolant Petrol Engine
2.4L
MT
6.5
l (5.72 Imp. qts.)
Mixture of antifreeze and distilled water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
AT
6.6
l (5.81 Imp. qts.)
3.5L AT 8.6
l (7.57 Imp. qts.)
Diesel Engine MT
8.6
l (7.57 Imp. qts.)
AT 9.0
l (7.92 Imp. qts.)

Index
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Active ECO system ·························································5-45
Air bags ···········································································3-37
Air bag warning label................................................3-58
Air bag warning light ................................................3-56
Curtain air bag ..........................................................3-47
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ......................3-41
Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch ................3-43
Side impact air bag....................................................3-45
Air cleaner·······································································7-20
Alarm system ··································································4-10
All wheel drive (AWD), see four wheel drive (4WD) ···5-23
Antenna ·········································································4-111
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)········································5-33
Appearance care······························································7-60 Exterior care ······························································7-60
Interior care ·······························································7-65
Armrest ···········································································3-13
Ashtray ··········································································4-101
Audio system ································································4-111 Antenna ···································································4-111
Aux, USB and iPod ·················································4-106
Steering wheel audio control ··································4-112
Automatic climate control system ··································4-87 Air conditioning ························································4-93
Automatic heating and air conditioning····················4-88 Manual heating and air conditioning ························4-89
Outside thermometer ·················································4-91
3rd row air conditioning············································4-94
Automatic transaxle ························································5-17 Ignition key interlock system ····································5-21
Shift lock system ·······················································5-20
Sports mode·······························································5-20
Battery ·············································································7-27
Before driving ···································································5-3
Bonnet ·············································································4-22
Bottle holders, see cup holders ·····································4-102
Brake system ···································································5-30 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ··································5-33
Electronic stability program (ESP) ···························5-35
Parking brake·····························································5-31
Power brakes ·····························································5-30
Brakes fluid ·····································································7-16
Bulb replacement ····························································7-50 Door courtesy lamp bulb replacement ······················7-58
Front fog light bulb replacement ·····················7-51, 7-54
Headlight bulb replacement ·····························7-51, 7-54
High mounted stop light replacement ·······················7-57
Interior light bulb replacement··································7-59
License plate light bulb replacement ························7-58
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Floor mat anchor(s) ·····················································4-107 Fluid
Washer fluid ·····························································7-18
Brakes fluid ······························································7-16
Power steering fluid ··················································7-17
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-13
Four wheel drive (4WD) ················································5-23
Front fog light bulb replacement ··························7-51, 7-54Front seat adjustment - manual ········································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ·········································3-5
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-24
Fuel filter(for diesel) ······················································7-19
Fuel gauge ······································································4-41
Fuel requirements ····························································1-2Fuses ··············································································7-40 Fuse/relay panel description ····································7-44
Main fuse···································································7-43
Memory fuse ·····························································7-42
Gauge Engine temperature gauge ·········································4-40
Fuel gauge ································································4-41
Glassroof, see panorama sunroof····································4-28
Glove box ·······································································4-99 Hazard warning flasher ··················································4-63
Hazardous driving conditions ········································5-48
Headlight bulb replacement ·································7-51, 7-54
Headlight leveling device ··············································4-68
Headlight washer ····························································4-69
Head restraint ··························································3-7, 3-11
Heating and air conditioning ·········································4-79High mounted stop light replacement ····························7-57
Horn ················································································4-33
How to use this manual ···················································1-2
Ignition key interlock system··········································5-21
ISOFIX system ······························································3-34
Immobilizer system ·························································4-3
Indicators and warnings ·················································4-46
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ····················1-6
Instrument cluster ··························································4-38
Engine temperature gauge ········································4-40
Fuel gauge ································································4-41
Instrument panel illumination ··································4-39Odometer ··································································4-42Speedometer ·····························································4-39
Tachometer ·······························································4-39
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Power steering ································································4-32
Power steering fluid ·······················································7-17
Power window lock button ············································4-21
Pre-tensioner seat belt ····················································3-23
Push starting ·····································································6-6
Rear combination light bulb replacement ······················7-55
Rear fog light bulb replacement ····································7-57
Rear seat ·········································································3-11
Rear parking assist system ·············································4-60
Rearview camera ····························································4-62Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ··················7-30
Recommended lubricants and capacities ·························8-4
Recommended SAE viscosity number ······················8-6
Remote keyless entry ·······················································4-5
Removable towing hook ·················································6-23
Road warning ···································································6-2
Rocking the vehicle ·······················································5-48
Roof rack ·····································································4-110
Scheduled maintenance service ·······································7-8
Seat belts ········································································3-18 Pre-tensioner seat belt ··············································3-23
3 point rear centre belt ·············································3-21 Lap/shoulder belt ······················································3-19
Seat belt warning ···························································3-19
Seat warmer ·····································································3-9
Seatback pocket ·····························································3-10Seats ·················································································3-2 Armrest ·····································································3-13
Head restraint ·····················································3-7, 3-11
Folding the rear seat ·················································3-13
Front seat adjustment - manual ··································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ····································3-5
Lumbar support ···················································3-5, 3-7
Rear seat ···································································3-11
Seatback pocket ························································3-10
Seat warmer ································································3-9
Shift lock system ···························································5-20
Side impact air bag ························································3-45
Side repeater light bulb replacement ·····························7-54
Smart key ·········································································4-7
Smooth cornering ···························································5-49
Snow tyres ······································································5-52Spare tyre Compact spare tyre ··················································6-20
Compact spare tyre replacement ······························7-35
Removing and storing the spare tyre ·······················6-14
Special driving conditions ·············································5-48 Driving at night ························································5-49
Driving in flooded areas ···········································5-50
Driving in the rain ····················································5-50
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