2018 Hyundai Santa Fe index

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IntroductionHow to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process / Vehicle handling instructions /Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engi\
ne compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicleKeys / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors
/ Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Multimedia system / Etc.
Driving your vehicleBefore driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / All Wheel Drive (AWD) / Brake system / Cruise con-
trol system / Blind Spot Detection System / Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergencyRoad warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
MaintenanceEngine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant /\
Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Light bulbs / Etc.
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
table of contents

Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving experience from
your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual
can assist you in many ways. We
strongly recommend that you read
the entire manual. In order to mini-
mize the chance of death or injury,
you must read the WARNING and
CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the text in
this manual to best explain how to
use your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you will learn about fea-
tures, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents. A
good place to start is the index; it has
an alphabetical listing of all informa-
tion in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sec-
tions plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.
You will find various WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and NOTICES in this
manual. These WARNINGS were pre-
pared to enhance your personal safe-
ty. You should carefully read and fol-
low ALL procedures and recommen-
dations provided in these WARN-
INGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.Symbols used in this manual
Warnings, Cautions and Notices
✽ ✽
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
Safety symbol in illustrations
The symbol means to "Avoid"
or "Do not do something".
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates that a
condition may result in harm,
serious bodily injury or death if
the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates that a con-
dition may result in damage toyour vehicle if the caution isignored.

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Driving your vehicle
When you are ready to leave after
parking on a hill
1. With the automatic transaxle in P(Park), apply your brakes and hold
the brake pedal down while you:

and

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.
Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant
and cooling system fluid. Brake con-
dition is another important item to
frequently check. Each item is cov-
ered 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 hitch. Follow the mainte-
nance schedule that accompanied
your trailer and check it periodically.
Preferably, conduct the check at the
start of each day’s driving. Most
importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
should be tight.WARNING- Parking
brake
It can be dangerous to get out
of your vehicle if the parking
brake is not firmly set.
If you have left the engine run-
ning, the vehicle can move sud-
denly. You or others could be
seriously or fatally injured.CAUTION
Due to higher load during trailer usage, overheatingmight occur in hot days orduring uphill driving. If thecoolant gauge indicates over-heating, switch off the A/C andstop the vehicle in a safe areato cool down the engine.
When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.

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Maintenance
102 - Load Index, a numerical codeassociated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.
Example wheel size designation:
7.0JX17
7.0 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
17 - Rim diameter in inches. Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger car tires. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire's designed maximum safe oper-
ating speed.3. Checking tire life
(TIN : Tire IdentificationNumber)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date
(including the spare tire) should be
replaced by new ones. You can find
the manufacturing date on the tire
sidewall (possibly on the inside of the
wheel), displaying the DOT Code.
The DOT Code is a series of num-
bers on a tire consisting of numbers
and English letters. The manufactur-
ing date is designated by the last four
digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and
tread pattern and the last four num-
bers indicate week and year manu-
factured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 2217 represents
that the tire was produced in the 22th
week of 2017.
S 112 mph (180 km/h)
T 118 mph (190 km/h)
H 130 mph (210 km/h) V 149 mph (240 km/h)Z Above 149 mph (240 km/h)
Maximum Speed
Speed
Rating
Symbol

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Maintenance
Light truck(LT) tire:A tire designat-
ed by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load ratings: The maximum load
that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Load Index: An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure: The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating: The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that
tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight: The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 150
pounds (68 kg). Occupant Distribution:
Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall: The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Ply: A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords
Pneumatic tire: A mechanical
device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automo-
tive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load. Production options weight:
The
combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over
5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the stan-
dard items which they replace, not
previously considered in curb weight
or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim: A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall: The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric
code assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The
amount of grip provided.

Index
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Index
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AC inverter .................................................................4-168
Active ECO system ....................................................5-100
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS)...................4-129
Advanced smart cruise control system .........................5-72
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system.......3-53Additional safety precautions....................................3-80
Air bag warning label................................................3-82
Air bag warning light ................................................3-56
Curtain air bag...........................................................3-72
Driver's and passenger's front air bag .......................3-66
How does the air bag system operate .......................3-54
Main components of occupant classification system ....................................................................3-61\
Occupant classification system .................................3-60
Side air bag................................................................3-71
SRS Care ...................................................................3-79
SRS components and functions ................................3-57
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-38\
Air conditioning system .................................................8-6
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..............................................5-22
Antenna .......................................................................4\
-177
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-44
Appearance care ...........................................................7-87 Exterior care ..............................................................7-87
Interior care ...............................................................7-92 Audio system ..............................................................4-177
Antenna ...................................................................4-177\
Audio / Video / Navigation system (AVN) .............4-178
Caring for CDs ........................................................4-181
How vehicle audio works........................................4-179
Steering wheel audio control...................................4-177
Auto hold ......................................................................5-\
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Automatic climate control system ..............................4-149
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) ..........................5-56
Automatic transaxle ......................................................5-15
Aux, USB and iPod
®port...........................................4-172
Battery.................................................................\
..........7-45
Before driving .................................................................5-4
Blind spot detection system (BSD) ..............................5-88
Blind spot mirror ..........................................................4-71
Brake fluid ....................................................................7-35\
Brake system............................................................\
.....5-31 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................................5-44
Auto hold...................................................................5-41
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ................................5-51
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ................................5-35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...........................5-46
Emergency braking ...................................................5-40
Good braking practices .............................................5-54
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Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ................................5-53
In the event of brake failure ......................................5-32
Parking brake ............................................................5-33
Power brakes .............................................................5-15
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ......................5-50
Bulb wattage ...................................................................8-3
California perchlorate notice ........................................7-99
Cargo security screen .................................................4-173
Center console storage................................................4-162
Central door lock switch...............................................4-23
Certification label .......................................................5-126
Changing tires ...............................................................6-18
Child restraint system ...................................................3-43 Securing a child restraint seat with child seat lower anchor system ..............................................3-51
Tether Anchor system................................................3-49
Using a child restraint system ...................................3-45
Child-protector rear door lock ......................................4-25
Cigarette lighter ..........................................................4-165
Climate control air filter ...............................................7-40
Clothes hanger ............................................................4-170
Consumer information ..................................................8-11
Cruise control system ...................................................5-67
Cup holder ..................................................................4-165
Curtain air bag ..............................................................3-72 Defroster .....................................................................4-1\
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Front wiper deicer ...................................................4-138
Rear window defroster ............................................4-137
Dimensions .....................................................................8-2\
Door locks..............................................................\
.......4-21 Child-protector rear door lock ..................................4-25
Impact sensing door unlock system ..........................4-25
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ...........4-23
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle .........4-21
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ...................................5-51
Drive mode integrated control system .........................5-29
Driver assist system ....................................................4-113 Multi-view Camera System.....................................4-118
Rear parking assist system ......................................4-113
Rear View Camera ..................................................4-117
Driver position memory system ...................................3-16
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ..........................3-66
Driving conditions ......................................................5-103 Driving at night .......................................................5-106
Driving in flooded areas..........................................5-107
Driving in the rain ...................................................5-106
Driving off-road ......................................................5-107
Hazardous driving conditions .................................5-103
Highway driving......................................................5-107
Reducing the risk of a rollover ...............................5-103
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