2011 Hyundai Santa Fe service schedule

Driving your vehicle
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
miles (kilometers) you can get from a
litre (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehi-
cle as economically as possible, use the
following driving suggestions to help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the motorway, is one of
the most effective ways to reduce fuelconsumption. Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.
This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with your
foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
Take care of your tyres. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tyre
wear. Check the tyre pressures at leastonce a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting kerbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tyre wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condition.
For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your vehi-cle in accordance with the mainte-
nance schedule. If you drive your vehi-
cle in severe conditions, more frequentmaintenance is required.
Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the vehicle. This
extra weight can result in increased
fuel consumption and also contributeto corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle. Weight reduces
fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
ECONOMICAL OPERATION

Driving your vehicle
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E120200AUN
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with the
maintenance schedule. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure that
its freezing point is sufficient for the tem-
peratures anticipated during the winter. E120300AFD
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer or a service station. E120400AFD
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See section 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
E120500AUN
Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
CAUTION
Chains that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damageyour vehicle's brake lines, sus-pension, body and wheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear them
hitting the vehicle.
WARNING - Tyre chains
The use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed limit, whichev-
er is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and other
road hazards, which may cause
the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking.

Driving your vehicle
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When you are ready to leave after park-
ing on a hill
1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral
or automatic transaxle in P (Park),
apply your brakes and hold the brake
pedal down whilst you:

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2. Slowly remove your foot from the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. E140500AUN
Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-tion to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
system fluid. Brake condition is another
important item to frequently check. Each
item is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and towbar. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all towbar nutsand bolts should be tight.CAUTION
Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
in hot days or during uphill driv- ing. If the coolant gauge indicatesover-heating, switch off the A/Cand stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan toimprove engine performancewhen towing a trailer.

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Index
Lighting ··········································································4-64
Battery saver function ··············································4-64
Lubricants and capacities ·················································8-4
Luggage box ·································································4-100Luggage net (holder) ····················································4-107
Luggage rack, see roof rack ·········································4-110
Lumbar support ························································3-5, 3-7
Main fuse ········································································7-43 Maintenance Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ·············7-9Maintenance services ················································· 7-4
Owner maintenance ····················································7-6
Scheduled maintenance service ·································7-8
Tyre maintenance ·····················································7-34
Maintenance services ·······················································7-4
Manual climate control system ······································4-78 Air conditioning ·······················································4-83
Climate control air filter ···········································4-85
Heating and air conditioning ····································4-79
Manual heating and air conditioning ·····························4-89
Manual transaxle ·····························································5-14
Memory fuse ··································································7-42Mirrors ···········································································4-34 Conversation mirror ··················································4-35
Day/night rearview mirror ·······································4-34 Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·······························4-34
Inside rearview mirror ··············································4-34
Outside rearview mirror ···········································4-35
Moonroof, see panorama sunroof ··································4-28
Multi box·······································································4-100
Neck restraints, see head restraint ···························3-7, 3-11Odometer ·······································································4-42
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-24
Outside rearview mirror ·················································4-35
Outside thermometer ·············································4-46, 4-91
Overheats ·········································································6-7
Owner maintenance ·························································7-6
Panorama sunroof ··························································4-28
Parking brake inspect ·····················································7-18
Parking brake ·································································5-30
Passenger's front air bag ················································3-41
Position light bulb replacement ····························7-51, 7-54
Power brakes ··································································5-30
Power outlet ·································································4-104
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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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