2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE brake fluid

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„Smartstream G2.5 GDI
„Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
OTMA090001/OTMA090015
1. Engine oil filler cap ................................ 9-17
2. Engine oil dipstick ................................. 9-16
3. Engine coolant reservoir .......................9-18
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ....... 9-22
5. Brake fluid reservoir .............................. 9-216. Battery terminal [+] .............................. 9-29
7. Battery terminal [-] ............................... 9-29
8. Air cleaner ............................................. 9-23
9. Fuse box ................................................ 9-48
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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LubricantVolumeClassification
Coolant Smarts
tream G2.5 GDI
7.5 US qt.

b Mixture of antifreeze and
water (Phosphate-based
Ethylene glycol coolant
for aluminum radiator)
Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI 8.17 US qt.

b
Brake fluid
*3As required SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV,
FMVSS 116 DOT-4,
ISO4925 CLASS-6
Rear differential oil (4WD)
*40.56 ~ 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) DCT
0.51 ~ 0.55 US qt.
a
b
A/T 0.66 ~ 0.72 US qt.
a
b
Fuel 17.7 US gal.

b Refer to “Fuel
requirements” in
chapter 1.
DCT : Dual clutch transmission
A/T : Automatic transmission
*3 : To maintain the best braking performance and ABS/ESC performance, we recommend
that you use fluid that conform to specifications.
*4 : If the front/rear differential is submerged, visit an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Instrument cluster .....................................................................\
....................... 4-4Instrument cluster control ........................................................................\
...................4-5Instrument panel illumination ........................................................................\
...........4-5
Gauges and meters ........................................................................\
..............................4-5 Speedometer .....................................................................\
........................................4-5
Tachometer .....................................................................\
...........................................4-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................................\
. 4-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
......................................... 4-6
Outside temperature gauge ........................................................................\
.............. 4-7
Odometer .....................................................................\
............................................. 4-8
Distance to empty ........................................................................\
............................ 4-8
Fuel economy (for 12.3-inch cluster) ...................................................................... 4-9
Transmission shift indicator ........................................................................\
................ 4-9 Automatic transmission / Dual clutch transmission shift indicator ..................... 4-9
Warning and indicator lights ........................................................................\
............. 4-10 Seat belt warning light ........................................................................\
.................... 4-10
Air bag warning light ........................................................................\
....................... 4-10
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light .............................................................. 4-10
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ........................................................... 4-11
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light .......................... 4-11
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light .......................................................... 4-12
Charging system warning light ........................................................................\
....... 4-12
Engine oil pressure warning light ........................................................................\
... 4-13
Low fuel level warning light ........................................................................\
............ 4-13
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................................................................\
.. 4-13
Exhaust system (GPF) warning light (for gasoline engine) ................................... 4-14
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light ........................................................ 4-14
AUTO HOLD indicator light ........................................................................\
............. 4-15
Low tire pressure warning light ......................................................................\
........ 4-15
Forward Safety warning light ........................................................................\
.......... 4-16
Lane Safety indicator light ........................................................................\
.............. 4-16
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light ......................................................................\
.. 4-16
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK Indicator Light ............................................................4-17
LED headlight warning light ........................................................................\
.............4-17
Icy road warning light ........................................................................\
...................... 4-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light ................................................... 4-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light ........................................... 4-18
Immobilizer Indicator Light (without smart key) .................................................. 4-19
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key) ......................................................... 4-19
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light ........................................................4-20
4. Instrument cluster

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AUTO STOP indicator light ........................................................................\
..............4-20
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................\
.................4-21
High beam indicator light ........................................................................\
................4-21
High Beam Assist indicator light ........................................................................\
......4-21
Cruise Indicator Light ........................................................................\
.......................4-21
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
........... 4-22
ECO Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
............... 4-22
SMART Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
.......... 4-22
Master warning light ........................................................................\
........................ 4-22
LCD display messages ........................................................................\
....................... 4-23 Shift to P (for smart key system) ........................................................................\
..... 4-23
Low key battery (for smart key system).................................................................. 4-23
Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system) ......................... 4-23
Check steering wheel lock system
(for smart key system) ........................................................................\
..................... 4-23
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system) .................................... 4-23
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system) ............................................................... 4-23
Key not detected (for smart key system)................................................................ 4-23
Press START button again (for smart key system) ................................................ 4-23
Press START button with key (for smart key system) ........................................... 4-24
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system) ............................................. 4-24
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system) .......................................... 4-24
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices ......................................... 4-24
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator ....................................................................... 4-25
Sunroof open indicator ........................................................................\
.................... 4-25
Low tire pressure ........................................................................\
............................. 4-25
Lights .................................................................\
....................................................... 4-26
Wiper ..................................................................\
......................................................4 -26
Low washer fluid ........................................................................\
..............................4-26
Low fuel ........................................................................\
............................................4-26
Low engine oil ........................................................................\
..................................4-26
Engine overheated / Engine has overheated ......................................................... 4-27
Check exhaust system ........................................................................\
..................... 4-27
Check headlight ........................................................................\
............................... 4-27
Check turn signal ........................................................................\
............................. 4-27
Check headlight LED ........................................................................\
....................... 4-27
Check Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system ...............................................4-28
Check Lane Keeping Assist system ........................................................................\
4-28
Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning system..........................................................4-28
Check Driver Attention Warning system ................................................................4-28
Check High Beam Assist system ........................................................................\
.....4-28
Check Smart Cruise Control system .......................................................................4-28

Instrument cluster4-10
Warning and indicator lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF
after starting the engine. If any light is still
ON, this indicates a situation that needs
attention.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that
the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to “Seat Belts”
section in chapter 3.
Air bag warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou turn the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3~6 seconds and then goes off.

[ When there is a malfunction with the
SRS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The parking brake & brake fluid warning light illuminates for about 3
seconds and will then turn off once
the parking brake is released.

[ Whenever the parking brake is
applied.

[ Whenever the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.

- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” section in
chapter 9). After adding brake fluid,
check all brake components for fluid
leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or
if the warning light remains on, or if
the brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal br
aking system. This means you
still have braking on two wheels even if
one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure is required to
stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine
braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning
light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light
ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake
& Brake Fluid warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level is
low.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.

- The ABS warning light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even if
there is a malfunction with the ABS.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) system
warning light
When the ABS warning and
Parking Brake warning lights are on
simultaneously, it may indicate a
problem with the Electronic Brake Force
Distribution system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster4-12
WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the
brake system will not work normally
and you may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during sudden
braking.
If this occurs, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
NOTICE
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning light
When the ABS warning light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter
may not work. Also, the EPS warning
light may illuminate and the steering
effort may increase or decrease.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The electric power steering warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the electric power steering.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with either
the alt

ernator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator
or electrical charging system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there
may be a problem in the electrical
charging system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.

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Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in
chapter 8. If necessary, replace them.
Also check all ignition wirings and
components for any cracks, wear-out,
and damage.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being frozen,
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin
into key holes. When a lock opening is
already covered with ice, spray approved
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it.
When an internal part of a lock freezes,
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully
use the heated key to avoid an injury.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
To prevent the window washer from
being frozen, add authorized window
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified
on the window washer container.
Window washer anti-freeze solution is
available from an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer, and most vehicle accessory
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or
other types of anti-freeze solution, to
prevent any damage to the vehicle paint.
Drive your vehicle when water vapor
condenses and accumulates inside the
exhaust pipes
When the vehicle is stopped for a
long time in winter while the engine is
running, water vapor may condense and
accumulate inside the exhaust pipes.
Water in the exhaust pipes may cause
noise, etc., but it is drained driving at
medium to high speed. Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. When there is the risk that your
parking brake may freeze, temporarily
apply it with the gear in P (Park). Also,
block the rear wheels in advance, so the
vehicle may not roll. Then, release the
parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in such conditions during the severe
winter, you should check underneath
the vehicle on a regular basis, to ensure
that the front wheels and the steering
components is unblocked.
Carry emergency equipment
In accordance with weather conditions,
you should carry appropriate emergency
equipment, while driving. Some of the
items you may want to carry include tire
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Do not place objects or materials in the
engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the engine
compartment may cause an engine
failure or combustion, because they may
block the engine cooling. Such damage
will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.