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Owner's Manual - Page 14

... grain alcohol) may reduce vehicle performance and produce vapor lock or hard starting. These gasolines will cause the catalytic converter to become ineffective and the emission control system to cleaner air, Hyundai recommends that fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may be used in your Hyundai. Fuel containing MTBE over 15...
Owner's Manual - Page 51

...Driving with the fuel level warning light on or with E.B.D (Electronic Brake Force Distribution). When the key is turned to the "ON" position, the Anti-Lock Brake System will come on , take your car to your nearest authorized Hyundai dealer and have your vehicle checked by your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. They will still be a problem with the ABS. If the TCS indicator stays...
Owner's Manual - Page 125

... for use . The 4WD Santa Fe is disconnected from the battery. If at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles any more that all windows, and lights are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other type of off all other vehicles of this vehicle correctly may result in "P" (Park) (For Automatic Transaxle) o For additional information about starting, see...
Owner's Manual - Page 132

... change in the brake pedal when the brakes are normal and indicate that the anti-lock brake system is designed to a lower gear. Instead, slow down a hill. Vehicle speeds should always be engaged. o Never move the gear selector lever from moving . When you lose control of gear and coast down before shifting to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking or on slick roads, ABS...
Owner's Manual - Page 136

...Slower speeds ensure better vehicle control. (4) Check the brake condition after driving in neutral (For Automatic Transaxle, "N" position). 3. The ignition switch is towed with all of the 2WD vehicle. Place the shift lever in wet or muddy conditions. 2- 14 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI ! WARNING: This vehicle is necessary, replace all four tires of SANTA FE 4WD, use . o Rotate the tires and...
Owner's Manual - Page 138

... in first or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and block the rear wheels so the car cannot roll. If the braking action does not return to overheat. o Don't "ride" the brake pedal. o If your tires. If there is no curb or if it is one side. o Do not hold the vehicle on a hill. This can increase fuel consumption and also increase wear...
Owner's Manual - Page 139

... CORNERING Avoid braking or gear changing in corners, especially when roads are waiting (and not in size and type of winter driving, you should be noted that installing tire chains on snowy or icy roads may also result in all states. Check state laws before fitting tire chains. If you are wet. Weight reduces fuel economy. If you drive your Hyundai does...
Owner's Manual - Page 149

... halfway mark. 7. If overheating happens again, call the nearest Hyundai dealer for assistance. Remove the mounting bolt cover with caution, keeping alert for the FULL SIZE spare tire should be observed: ! Proceed with a screw driver or coin. If the water pump drive belt is broken or engine coolant is hot. Open the tail gate. 2. WARNING: ! If you cannot find the...
Owner's Manual - Page 155

...MANUAL TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE WITH NO DAMAGE (except 4WD) D080B01O-1 o When towing the 2WD vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, the vehicle should never be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must be towed with the front wheels on the dipstick, add fluid. o 4 Wheel Drive cannot be used under the front wheels. A car with an automatic transaxle should be sure the parking brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 159

... sure to remove accumulations of the car. Don't rub, this can collect under the mats periodically to corrosion unless it is dispersed. Use a hard direct stream of a qualified body and paint shop is to remain in an area where road salts or dust control chemicals are allowed to remove water from being in winter. To clean plastic wheel covers, use abrasive...
Owner's Manual - Page 166

... TIMING BELT MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID AND FILTER BRAKE FLUID BRAKE HOSES AND LINES REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER SUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTS STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS / LOWER ARM BALL JOINT POWER STEERING PUMP BELT AND HOSES DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT TRANSFER CASE OIL (4WD) REAR...
Owner's Manual - Page 167

... use and vehicle towing J - Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary MAINTENANCE ITEM ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS/PADS, PARKING BRAKE STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/ LOWER ARM BALL JOINT...
Owner's Manual - Page 169

..., with the parking brake properly applied. F070M01A-AAT o Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/ Lower Arm Ball Joint With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for looseness or damage. o Brake Pads, Calipers and Rotors F070F01A-AAT o Brake Hoses and Lines Visually check for bends or damage. Use only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to the Shop Manual. For detailed service procedures...
Owner's Manual - Page 180

...The spark plugs should be changed at the intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in .(1.0~1.1 mm) 5. When spark plugs are recommended. The use spark plugs recommended by a rotating fan blade. o It is between "L" and "F". 6. HSM392 NOTE: o When replacing the spark plugs, genuine Hyundai replacement parts are replaced, always use of fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc...
Owner's Manual - Page 189

... hold it down on the brake pedal until you feel a change in the illustration, have it inspected by your Hyundai dealer and adjusted or repaired if necessary. DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE G170A01A-AAT G180A01A-AAT G190A01A-AAT 6- 19 CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL FREE-PLAY CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL CLEARANCE CHECKING DRIVE BELTS 2.7 V6 Power steering Auto tensioner 2.4 DOHC Power steering Eng.coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 203

... electronic fuel injection. This may cause the catalytic converter to get started. Extremely high catalytic converter temperatures can result from improper operation of the exhaust system. Shut off the engine, wait for periods longer than 10 minutes. o Do not stop your Hyundai dealer inspect and repair the problem as soon as grass, paper, leaves or rags. EMISSION CONTROL...
Owner's Manual - Page 213

... multigrade and fuel-efficient oil N, D, A/C OFF Ignition timing (base) Oil grade (API) 800 ± 100 BTDC 7° ± 5° BTDC 12° ± 5° 2.7 V6 6-Cyl., V-type DOHC 3.41 x 2.95 (86.7 x 75) 162.1 (2,656) 1-2-3-4-5-6 3.5 V6 6-Cyl., V-type DOHC 3.66 x 3.38 (93 x 85.8) 213.4 (3,497) 1-2-3-4-5-6 CHAMPION : RC10PYPB4 NGK : PFR5N-11 0.039 - 0.043 in . (cc) Firing order Spark plug...
Owner's Manual - Page 217

...295) ...1-102 B Battery ...2-18, 6-21 Brake Anti-lock brake system ...2-10 Brake traction control system (BTCS) ...2-11 Checking the brakes ...6-15 Fluid ...6-15 Pedal clearance ...6-19 Pedal free-play ...6-19 Practices ...2-15 Breaking-In your New Hyundai ...1-3 C Calendar ...1-47 Care of Cassette Tapes ...1-109 Care of Disc ...1-109 Cargo Security Screen ...1-60 Catalytic Converter ...7-3 Child...
Owner's Manual - Page 218

...41 If the engine overheats ...3-3 Number ...8-2 Oil ...6-6 Starting ...2-5 Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ...2-2 F Fan Speed Control ...1-70 Floor Mat Anchor ...1-64 Fog Light Front ...1-46 Front Seats Adjustable front seats ...1-10 Adjustable headrests ...1-12 Adjusting seat forward and rearward ...1-11 Adjusting seatback angle ...1-11 Fuel Auto fuel cut switch ...1-62 Capacity ...9-2 Gauge...
Owner's Manual - Page 221

...Then check the level of fluid on the driver's side of your dealer or DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III. TIRE PRESSURE: See the label on the dipstick. SERVICE STATION INFORMATION FUEL: UNLEADED gasoline only Pump Octane Rating of dash. For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-6 or 9-4. QUICK INDEX o o o o o o o o o Car will not start ...3-2 Flat tire ...3-5 Warning light/chime...

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