2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE check oil

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Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the tire chains as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emergency
warning device behind the vehicle (if
available). Always place the vehicle in P
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn
off the engine before installing snow
chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:

[Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.

[Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.

[If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.

[To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).

[Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.

[Use wire chains less than 0.47 in.
(12mm) thick to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.
Winter precautions
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, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 9. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter temperatures affect battery
performance. Inspect the battery and
cables, as specified in chapter 9. The
battery charging level can be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a
service station.
Change to “winter weight” oil if
necessary
In some regions during winter, it is
recommended to use the “winter
weight” oil with lower viscosity In
addition, replace the engine oil and filter
if it is close to the next maintenance
interval. Fresh engine oil ensures
optimum engine operation during the
winter months. For further information,
refer to chapter 2. When you are not sure
about a type of winter weight oil, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Driving the vehicle after it has been
parked on a hill
1. With the gear in P (Park), apply your
brakes and hold the brake pedal down
while you:

[Start your engine;

[Shift into gear; and

[Release the parking brake.
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 towing a
trailer
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil,
transmission fluid, axle lubricant and
cooling system fluid. Brake condition
is another important item to frequently
check. If you’re trailering, it’s a good
idea to review these items before
you start your trip. Don’t forget to
also maintain your trailer and hitch.
Follow the maintenance 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.
NOTICE
To prevent vehicle damage:

[Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur on
hot days or during uphill driving.
If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the air
conditioner and stop the vehicle in a
safe area to cool down the engine.

[Do not switch off the engine while
the coolant gauge indicates over-
heating.
(Keep the engine idle to cool down
the engine)

[When towing check transmission
fluid more frequently.

[If your vehicle is not equipped with
an air conditioner, you should install
a condenser fan to improve engine
performance when towing a trailer.

Emergency situations
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When driving with the compact spare tire
mounted to your vehicle:
• Check the tire pressure after installing
the compact spare tire. The compact
spare tire should be inflated to 420
kPa (60 psi).
• Do not take this vehicle through
an automatic car wash while the
compact spare tire is installed.
• Do not use the compact spare tire on
any other vehicle because this tire
has been designed especially for your
vehicle.
• The compact spare tire’s tread life is
shorter than a regular tire. Inspect
your compact spare tire regularly and
replace worn compact spare tires with
the same size and design, mounted on
the same wheel.
• Do not use more than one compact
spare tire at a time.
• Do not tow a trailer while the compact
spare tire is installed. Information
When the original tire and wheel are
repaired and reinstalled on the vehicle, the
wheel bolt torque must be set correctly.
The correct wheel bolt tightening torque is
79~94 lbf.ft (11~13 kgf.m).
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the compact
spare tire and your vehicle:
• Drive slowly enough for the road
conditions to avoid all hazards, such
as a potholes or debris.
• Avoid driving over obstacles. The
compact spare tire diameter is
smaller than the diameter of a
conventional tire and reduces the
ground clearance approximately 25
mm (1 inch).
• Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare tire. Because of the
smaller size, a tire chain will not fit
properly.
• Do not use the compact spare tire
on any other wheels, nor should
standard tires, snow tires, wheel
covers or trim rings be used with the
compact spare wheel.
• Do not suddenly accelerate or
decelerate 0  25 mph (0  40 km/h)
in any driving mode. It may cause
leakage of transfer oil.
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9. Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................................ 9-3
Maintenance services
....................................................................................... 9-4
Owner’s responsibility ................................................................................................ 9-4
Owner maintenance precautions............................................................................... 9-4
Owner maintenance ......................................................................................... 9-5Owner maintenance schedule ................................................................................... 9-6
Scheduled maintenance services .....................................................................9-7
Normal maintenance schedule .................................................................................. 9-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
.......................................................... 9-12
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .............................................. 9-14Fuel filter (for gasoline engine) ................................................................................. 9-14
Parking brake
.............................................................................................................. 9-15
Engine oil ..........................................................................................................9-16Checking the engine oil level .................................................................................... 9-16
Checking the engine oil and filter
............................................................................. 9-18
Engine coolant /Liquid-cooled intercooler coolant ......................................9-19
Checking the coolant level ........................................................................................ 9-19
Changing coolant
....................................................................................................... 9-21
Brake fluid ....................................................................................................... 9-22Checking the brake fluid level ................................................................................... 9-22
Washer fluid .................................................................................................... 9-23Checking the washer fluid level ................................................................................ 9-23
Air cleaner ....................................................................................................... 9-24Filter replacement ......................................................................................................9-24
Cabin air filter .................................................................................................. 9-25Filter inspection .......................................................................................................... 9-25
Filter replacement
...................................................................................................... 9-25
Wiper blades ................................................................................................... 9-26Blade inspection .........................................................................................................9-26
Blade replacement
.....................................................................................................9-26
Battery ............................................................................................................. 9-29
For best battery service ............................................................................................ 9-30
Battery capacity label
................................................................................................ 9-31
Battery recharging
..................................................................................................... 9-31
Reset items
................................................................................................................. 9-32

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Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of
the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.

[Repeated driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or
less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature

[Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances

[Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads

[Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather

[Driving in heavy dust conditions

[Driving in heavy traffic area

[Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly

[Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof

[Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing

[Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration

[Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

[Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower
grade spec, etc.)
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace
or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the
periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.
NOTICE
After 10 years or 100,000 miles, we recommend to use severe maintenance
schedule.
Information

[As it is normal for engine oil to be consumed during driving, the engine oil level should
be checked on regular basis.

[The engine oil change interval for normal operating conditions is based on the use of
the recommended engine specification. If the recommended engine oil specification
is not used, then replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule under
severe operating conditions.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Maintenance
9-8
Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104
Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Engine oil and engine oil filter
*1 *2
RRRRRRRRRRRRR
Drive belts
*3
At first, inspect at 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 72 months.
After that, inspect every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
Fuel additives *
4
Add every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1 :
Requires API SN PLUS (or above) grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil is used, then the engine oil and engine oil filter must
be replaced at every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months as indicated for severe maintenance condition.
*2 :
Check the engine oil level and leak every 350 miles (500km) or before starting a long trip.
*3 :
The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
*4 :
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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Normal maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104
Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Disc brakes and pads I I IIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and
bootsTGDI IIIIIIIIIIIII
EXCEPT TGDI I I I
Driveshaft and bootsI I I IIIIII
Tire (pressure & tread wear)IIIIIIIIIIIII
Suspension mounting boltsIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerantIIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressorIIIIIIIIIIIII
Climate control air filter IRIRIRIRIRIRI
Automatic transmission fluid No check, No service required
Dual clutch transmission fluid I I I
Exhaust pipe and mufflerIIIIIIIIIIIII
Front (AWD) / rear differential oil *
1
IIIIII
Transfer case oil (AWD) No check, No service required
Propeller shaftIIIIIIIIIIIII
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1 :
Front/rear differential oil should be changed anytime, front/rear differential have been submerged in water.

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Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Parking brake (if equipped) IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Drive shafts and bootsT-GDI IEvery 3,000 miles or
6 months
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I
EXCEPT
T-GDIIEvery 3,750 miles or
6 months
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Automatic transmission fluid RReplace every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)A, C, E, F, G,
H, I, K
Dual clutch transmission fluid RReplace every 91,000 km
(56,000 miles)A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Front differential oil (AWD) /
Rear differential oilRReplace every 72,000 miles
(120,000 km)C, D, E, G,
H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD) -No check,
No service required-
Propeller shaft IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in heavy dust conditions
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H. Using for towing or camping, and driving with loads on the roof
I. Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
J. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L. Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower
grade spec, etc.)