2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Front

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Tongue load
Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight
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The tongue load is an important weight
to measure because it affects the
total Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of
your vehicle. The trailer tongue should
weigh a maximum of 10% of the total
loaded trailer weight, within the limits
of the maximum trailer tongue load
permissible.
After you’ve loaded your trailer,
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be able
to correct them simply by moving some
items around in the trailer.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:

[ Never load a trailer with more weight
in the rear than in the front. The front
should be loaded with approximately
60% of the total trailer load; the rear
should be loaded with approximately
40% of the total trailer load.

[ Never exceed the maximum weight
limits of the trailer or trailer towing
equipment. Improper loading can
result in damage to your vehicle and/
or personal injury. Check weights
and loading at a commercial scale or
highway patrol office equipped with
scales.
Information
With increasing altitude the engine
performance decreases. From 1,000 m
above sea level and for every 1,000 m
thereafter 10% of vehicle/trailer weight
(trailer weighter + gross vehicle weight)
must be deducted.

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Two labels on your driver’s door sill show
how much weight your vehicle was
designed to carry: the Tire and Loading
Information Label and the Certification
Label.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms for
determining your vehicle’s weight
ratings, from the vehicle’s specifications
and the Certification Label:
Base Curb Weight
This is the weight of the vehicle
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional
equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your dealer
plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo Weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo
and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
curb weight and all payload.GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). These numbers are shown on
the Certification Label. The total load on
each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
of the fully loaded vehicle (including
all options, equipment, passengers
and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the
Certification Label located on the driver’s
door sill.
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

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The label located on the driver’s door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that can
be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity
weight.
Vehicle capacity weight
5 persons : 903 lbs. (410 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maximum
combined weight of occupants and
cargo. If your vehicle is equipped with a
trailer, the combined weight includes the
tongue load.
Seating capacity
Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2 persons,
Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a driver,
your vehicle may carry. However, the
seating capacity may be reduced based
upon the weight of all of the occupants,
and the weight of the cargo being carried
or towed. Do not overload the vehicle as
there is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo, the
vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity
With brake system (PKG OPT) : 2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
With brake system (STD) : 2,800 lbs
(1,270 kg) (GDI) / 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)
(T-GDI)
Towing capacity is the maximum trailer
weight including its cargo weight, your
vehicle can tow.
Cargo capacity
The cargo capacity of your vehicle will
increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants
and the tongue load, if your vehicle is
equipped with a trailer.

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Certification label
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The certification label is located on the
driver's door sill at the center pillar and
shows the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle. This is called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle,
all occupants, fuel and cargo.
This label also tells you the maximum
weight that can be supported by the
front and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR).
The total weight of the vehicle, including
all occupants, accessories, cargo, and
trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
To find out the actual loads on your front
and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Be sure
to spread out your load equally on both
sides of the centerline.
WARNING
Overloading

[ Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, the GAWR for either the front
or rear axle and vehicle capacity
weight. Exceeding these ratings
can affect your vehicle's handling
and braking ability, and cause an
accident.

[ Do not overload your vehicle.
Overloading your vehicle can cause
heat buildup in your vehicle's tires
and possible tire failure, increased
stopping distances and poor vehicle
handling-all of which may result in a
crash.
NOTICE
Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Do not overload your
vehicle.
WARNING
If you carry items inside your vehicle
(for example, suitcases, tools, packages,
or anything else), they are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the
items will keep going and can cause
an injury if they strike the driver or a
passenger.

[Put items in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight
evenly.

[ Do not stack items like suitcases
inside the vehicle above the tops of
the seats.

[ Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in your vehicle.

[ When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it.

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CAUTION
Take the following precautions to
maintain optimal performance of the
detecting sensor:

[Never disassemble the detecting
sensor or sensor assembly, or apply
any impact on it.

[ If the detecting sensors have been
replaced or repaired, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

[ Never install any accessories or
stickers on the front windshield, or
tint the front windshield.

[ Exercise extreme caution to keep the
front view camera dry.

[ Never place any reflective objects
(for example, white paper, mirror)
over the dashboard. Any light
reflection may prevent Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist from
functioning properly.

[ Do not place any objects near the
front windshield or install any
accessories on the front windshield.
It can affect the performance of the
defogging and defrosting function
of the climate control system, which
may prevent the Driver Assistance
systems from operating.

[ Do not apply license plate frame or
objects, such as a bumper sticker,
film or a bumper guard, near the
front radar cover.

[ Always keep the front radar and
cover clean and free of dirt and
debris.
Use only a soft cloth to wash the
vehicle. Do not spray pressurized
water directly on the sensor or
sensor cover.
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If unnecessary force has been
applied to the radar or around the
radar, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not properly operate
even though a warning message
does not appear on the cluster.
Have the vehicle be inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

[ Use only genuine parts to repair or
replace a damaged front radar cover.
Do not apply paint to the front radar
cover.

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Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist operation
Basic function
The basic function for Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist is to help warn and
control the vehicle depending on the
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[ If a vehicle is detected in front,
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
will operate when your vehicle speed
is between approximately 6~112 mph
(10~180 km/h).

[ If a pedestrian or cyclist is detected
in front, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist will operate when your vehicle
speed is between approximately 6~53
mph (10~85 km/h).

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and an audible warning will sound.

[ If a vehicle is detected in front,
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
will operate when your vehicle speed
is between approximately 6~47 mph
(10~75 km/h).

[ If a pedestrian or cyclist is detected
in front, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist will operate when your vehicle
speed is between approximately 6~40
mph (10~65 km/h).

[ In emergency braking situation,
braking is assisted with strong braking
power by Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist to help prevent collision with
the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist
ahead.

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CAUTION

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist operating speed range may
reduce due to the conditions of
the vehicle or pedestrian in front
or surroundings. Depending on the
speed, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may only warn the driver, or it
may not operate.

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
will operate under certain conditions
by judging the risk level based on
the condition of the oncoming
vehicle, driving direction, speed and
surroundings.
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[In a situation where collision is
imminent, braking may be assisted by
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
when braking is insufficient by the
driver.

[ The images and colors in the
instrument cluster may differ
depending on the cluster type or theme
selected from the instrument cluster.
Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist malfunction and
limitations
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
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and warning lights will illuminate on the
cluster. Have the vehicle be inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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When the front windshield where the
front view camera is located, front radar
cover or sensor is covered with foreign
material, such as snow or rain, it can
reduce the detecting performance and
temporarily limit or disable Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist.
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and the
and warning lights will
illuminate on the cluster.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will
operate normally when when such snow,
rain or foreign material is removed.
If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
does not operate normally after
obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign
material) is removed, have the vehicle
be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING

[ Even though the warning message or
warning light does not appear on the
cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not properly operate.

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not properly operate in an area
(for example, open terrain), where
any substance are not detected after
turning ON the engine.
Limitations of Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not operate normally, or Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist may operate
unexpectedly under the following
circumstances:

[The detecting sensor or the
surroundings are contaminated or
damaged

[ The temperature around the front
view camera is high or low due to
surrounding environment

[ The camera lens is contaminated due
to tinted, filmed or coated windshield,
damaged glass, or stuck of foreign
material (sticker, bug, etc.) on the
glass

[ Moisture is not removed or frozen on
the windshield

[ Washer fluid is continuously sprayed,
or the wiper is on

[ Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick
fog

[ The field of view of the front view
camera is obstructed by sun glare

[ Street light or light from an oncoming
vehicle is reflected on the wet road
surface, such as a puddle on the road

[ An object is placed on the dashboard