2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport starting engine

What to do in an emergency
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
• Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing. . . . . . . 6-3
• If you have a flat tire while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
• If engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
If the engine does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
• If engine doesn’t turn over or turns over slowly . . . . 6-4
• If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
• Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
• Push-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
• Jack and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
• Removing and storing the spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
• Changing tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
• Use of temporary compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
• Jack Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
• Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
• Removable towing hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
• Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Basic troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
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What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle, be sure the shift lever is
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the
emergency brake is set.
2. 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 oper-
ate the starter, the battery is dis-
charged.
4. Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. See instructions for "Jump
starting".
If engine turns over normally
but does not start
1. Check fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK
position, check all connectors at
ignition coils and spark plugs.
Reconnect any that may be discon-
nected or loose.
3. If the engine still does not start, call
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or
seek other qualified assistance.
WARNING
If the engine will not start, do
not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. This could result in a
collision or cause other dam-
age. In addition, push or pull
starting may cause the catalytic
converter to be overloaded and
create a fire hazard.

What to do in an emergency
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Jump starting procedure
✽NOTICE
If the battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a battery
of another vehicle and two jumper
cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or dam-
age to both vehicles, adhere strictly
to the following procedure.
1.Make sure the booster battery is
12-volt and that its negative termi-
nal is grounded.
2.If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
touch.
3.Turn off all unnecessary electrical
loads.4.Connect the jumper cables in the
exact sequence shown in the illus-
tration. First connect one end of a
jumper cable to the positive termi-
nal of the discharged battery (1),
then connect the other end to the
positive terminal on the booster
battery (2). Proceed to connect
one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3), then the other
end to a solid, stationary, metallic
point (for example, the engine lift-
ing bracket) away from the battery
(4). Do not connect it to or near any
part that moves when the engine is
cranked.
Make sure that there is no contact
between the bodywork of the two
vehicles; otherwise, there is the
danger of short circuits.
Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the correct
battery terminals or the correct
ground. Do not lean over the bat-
tery when making connections.5.Start the engine of the vehicle with
the booster battery and let it run at
2,000 rpm, then start the engine of
the vehicle with the discharged
battery. If the first starting attempt
is not successful, wait a few min-
utes before making another
attempt in order to allow the dis-
charged battery to recharge.
To charge the discharged battery
enough, it is recommended to let the
engine at idle or to drive the vehicle
for a certain period of time.
If the cause of your battery discharg-
ing is not apparent, you should have
your vehicle checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION - Battery cables
Do not connect the jumper cable
from the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the negative
terminal of the discharged bat-
tery. This can cause the dis-
charged battery to overheat and
crack, releasing battery acid.

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What to do in an emergency
Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with automatic
transaxle cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section
for jump-starting.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it
because the sudden surge for-
ward when the engine starts
could cause a collision with the
tow vehicle.

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Maintenance
36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 18 months
❑Inspect air cleaner filter
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *
6
(36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 36 months)
❑Add fuel additive *1
(36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 36 months)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect brake pedal free play
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance
free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safe-
ty matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard
starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless
of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for details.
*
6:Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months, after that, every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months.

Maintenance
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48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Replace climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *
6
(48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months)
(Continued)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
(Continued)
❑Add fuel additive *1
(48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 48 months)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance
free but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance
schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safe-
ty matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard
starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless
of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for details.
*
6:Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months, after that, every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months.

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Inspect valve clearance *
4
(96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months)
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months) *
5
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *6
(96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 96 months)
❑Add fuel additive *1(96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 96 months)
❑Replace coolant
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-
ule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters
like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem
etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance
schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
4: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and
adjust if necessary.
*
5: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is
reduced excessively.
*
6:Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months, after that, every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months.

Maintenance
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
144,000 km (90,000 miles) or 72 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose
❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant
❑Inspect brake hoses and lines
❑Inspect drive shafts and boots
❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler
❑Inspect front brake disc/pads, calipers
❑Inspect propeller shaft (AWD)
❑Inspect rear brake disc/pads
❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball
joint, upper arm ball joint
❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts
❑Inspect brake fluid
❑Inspect fuel filter *
2
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *2
❑Inspect parking brake
❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap, fuel tank
❑Inspect drive belts
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 24 months) *
5
❑Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)
❑Replace air cleaner filter
(Continued)
(Continued)
❑Replace engine oil and filter (2.4 GDI) *6
(144,000 km (90,000 miles) or 144 months)
❑Replace coolant
(First, 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months)
❑Add fuel additive *
1
(144,000 km (90,000 miles) or 144 months)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect battery condition
❑Inspect cooling system hoses and connections
❑Inspect brake pedal free play
❑Inspect all latch, hinges and locks
❈Inspect : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
*1: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of addi-
tive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do
not mix other additives.
*
2: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free
but periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance sched-
ule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters
like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem
etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance
schedule and consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*
5: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is
reduced excessively.
*
6:Engine oil (2.0 TGDI)At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or
6 months, after that, every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months.