2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE differential

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2-13
Lubricant Volume Classification
CoolantSmartstream G2.5 GDI7.5 US qt.

bMixture of antifreeze and
water (Phosphate-based
Ethylene glycol coolant
for aluminum radiator) Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI8.17 US qt.

b
Brake fluid As required SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV,
FMVSS 116 DOT-4,
ISO4925 CLASS-6
Rear differential oil (4WD) 0.56 ~ 0.67 US qt.
a
b
HYPOID GEAR OIL API
GL-5, SAE 75W/85
(SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL
75W/85 or EQUIVALENT) Transfer case oil
(4WD)DCT0.51 ~ 0.55 US qt.
a
b
A/T0.66 ~ 0.72 US qt.
a
b
Fuel17.7 US gal.

bRefer to “Fuel
requirements” in chapter
1.
DCT : Dual clutch transmission
A/T : Automatic transmission

Driving your vehicle
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For safe 4WD operation
Before driving

[Make sure all passengers are wearing
seat belts.

[Sit upright and closer to the steering
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering
wheel to a position comfortable for
you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

[Start off slowly by applying the
accelerator pedal gently.

[Use snow tires or tire chains.

[Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[Apply engine braking during
deceleration by using the paddle
shifter (manual shift mode) and
manually selecting a lower gear.

[Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent skids.
Information
When using Snow Tires, mount them on
all four wheels.
If a full set of chains is not available for
an 4WD vehicle when using tire chains,
chains may be installed on the front wheels
only.
For more details on Snow Tires and Tire
Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section
later in this chapter.
CAUTION
Mud or snow
If one of the front or rear wheels
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc., the
vehicle can sometimes be driven out by
engaging the accelerator pedal further;
however avoid running the engine
continuously at high rpm because doing
so could damage the AWD system.
Driving in sand or mud

[Maintain slow and constant speed.
Operate the accelerator pedal slowly
to ensure safe driving (wheel-slip
prevention).

[Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[Reduce vehicle speed and always
check the road condition.

[Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent getting stuck.

[When the vehicle is stuck in snow,
sand or mud, the tires may not
operate.

[This is to protect the transmission and
not a malfunction.
NOTICE
Moving the vehicle forcibly to get out
of mud or sand can cause damage/
overheat of the engine or damage/
breakdown of the transmission,
differential or 4WD system as well as
damage to tires. If excessive wheel slip
occurs after entering a sandy/muddy
road, the vehicle may fall into the sand/
mud. When it happens, put a stone or
a tree branch under the tire, and then
try to pull out the vehicle, or try to get it
unstuck by repeatedly moving forwards
and backwards.

Driving your vehicle
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Driving through water

[Try to avoid driving in deep standing
water. It may stall your engine and
clog your exhaust pipes.

[Do not change gear while driving in
water.
CAUTION
Always drive slowly in water. If you
drive too fast, water may get into the
engine compartment and wet the
ignition system causing your vehicle to
suddenly stop.
Additional driving conditions

[Become familiar with the off-road
conditions before driving.

[Always pay attention when driving off-
road and avoid dangerous areas.

[Drive slowly when driving in heavy
wind.

[Reduce vehicle speed when
cornering. The center of gravity
of 4WD vehicles is higher than
conventional 2WD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when you
rapidly turn corners.

[Always hold the steering wheel firmly
when you are driving off-road.
WARNING
Do hold the steering wheel tightly
when you are driving off-road. You may
hurt your arm by a sudden steering
maneuver or from steering wheel
rebound due to an impact with objects
on the ground. You could lose control
of the steering wheel which may lead to
serious injury or death.
Emergency precautions
Tires
When replacing tires, be sure to equip
all four tires with the same size, type,
tread patterns, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
WARNING
Do not use tire and wheel with different
size and type from the one originally
installed on your vehicle. It can affect
the safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could lead to steering
failure or rollover causing serious injury.
In an emergency situation, a compact
spare tire (if equipped) or Tire Mobility
Kit (if equipped) may be used. But,
do not use the compact spare tire
continuously. Repair or replace the
original tire as soon as possible to avoid
failure of the differential or 4WD system.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine while
an 4WD vehicle is raised on a jack.
The vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack
causing serious injury or death to you or
those nearby.

09
9-11
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.

09
9-13
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.)