Hyundai Santa Fe (2006 year). Manual - part 652

GENERAL

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BATTERY CAUTION LABEL DESCRIBTION

Wear eye protection
when charging or working
near a battery.
Always provide ventilation
when working in an
enclosed space.

When lifting a plastic-cased
battery, exce sive pressure may
cause acid to leak resulting in
personal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
Never attempt to change the
battery when the battery
cables are connected.
The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage.
Never touch these components
with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.

Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or
sparks away from the
battery.

Keep batteries out of the
reach of children
because batteries
contain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID. Do not
allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.

If any electrolyte gets into your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or cloth
until medical attention is received.
If electrolyte gets on your skin, throughly
wash the contacted area.
If you feel a pain or a burning sensation,
get medical attention immediately.

Always read the following
instructions carefully
when handing a battery.

Hydrogen, which is a
highly combustible gas,
is always present in battery
cells and may explode if
ignited.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

HANDLING AND STORING THE BATTERY

Battery Itself

• Batteries should be stored in cool, dry (27 degrees Celsius)

places and out of direct sunlight.

• MF batteries are tightly sealed to prevent acid leakage.

However, tilting the battery to an angle of 45 degrees can cause acid to
leak through the vents on the sides. Therefore, batteries should always
be stored in their upright positions. Prevent placing any aqueous or
solid (i.e. conductors) bodies on top of the battery.

• It is extremely dangerous to use tools, such as hammers, on the battery

terminals when connecting cables to the mounted battery.

Battery on Vehicle

• When storing the vehicle for long periods of time, make sure to remove

the memory fuse at junction box to prevent natural discharging.

• Also, run the engine for battery charging within 1 month if the memory

fuse wasn’t removed from the start of vehicle storing.
If the memory fuse was removed, run the engine for battery charging
within 3 months from the start of vehicle storing.

GENERAL

GI -11

LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS

WARNING

When heavy rear components such as suspen-
sion, fuel tank, spare tire, tailgate and trunk lid
are to be removed, place additional weight in the
luggage area before hoisting.

When substatial

weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the
center of gravity may change and cam cause the
vehicle to tip forward on the hoist.

NOTE

• Since each tire/wheel assembly weights approx-

imately 30lbs (14kg), placing the front wheels in

the luggage area can assist with the weight dis-
tribution.

• Use the same support points to support the vehi-

cle on safety stands.

1.

Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown
in the illustration.

2.

Raise the hoist a few inches (centimeters) and rock
the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.

3.

Raise the hoist to full height to inspect the lift points
for secure support.

LIFT BLOCK

LIFT BLOCK

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GI -12

GENERAL INFORMATION

TOWING

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing
service. Never tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.

EMERGENCY TOWING

There are three propular methods of towing a vehicle :

Flat - bed Equipment- The operator loads the vehicle on
the back of truck. This is best way of transporting the ve-
hicle.

Wheel Lift Equipment- The tow truck uses two pivoting
arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off
the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground.

Sling type Equipment- The tow truck metal cables with
hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the
frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of the ve-
hicle off the ground. The vehicle’s suspension and body
can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is at-
tempted.

If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, if should
be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to
damage, the vehicle must be toward with the front wheels
on the ground, do not following :
Manual Transmission

• Release the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission to neutral

Automatic Transmission

• Release the parking brake.
• Start the engine.
• Shift to [D] position, then [N] position.
• Turn off the engine.

CAUTION

• Improper towing preparation will damage the

transmission.

Follow the above procedure

exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission
or start the engine(automatic transmission),
your vehicle must be transported on a flatbed.

• It is the best to tow vehicle no farther than

19miles (30km), and keep the speed below
30mph (50km/h).

• Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the

bumpers will cause serious damage.

The

bumpers are not designed to support the
vehicle’s weight.

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