Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (2018 year). Instruction - part 28
What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Jumper Cables
Jump starting
WARNING - Battery
Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
•
Keep all flames or sparks
away from the battery. The
harm to yourself or damage to your
vehicle or battery, follow the jump
battery produces hydrogen
gas which may explode if
starting procedures. If in doubt, we
strongly recommend that you have a
exposed to flame or sparks.
Booster
technician or towing service jump
If these instructions are not fol-
battery
start your vehicle.
lowed exactly, serious personal
injury and damage to the vehi-
cle may occur! If you are not
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CAUTION
sure how to follow this proce-
Connect cables in numerical order
Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-
dure, seek qualified assis-
and disconnect in reverse order.
tem. You can damage a 12-volt
tance. Automobile batteries
starting motor, ignition system,
contain sulfuric acid. This is
and other electrical parts
poisonous and highly corro-
beyond repair by use of a 24-volt
sive. When jump starting, wear
power supply (either two 12-volt
protective glasses and be care-
batteries in series or a 24-volt
ful not to get acid on yourself,
motor generator set).
your clothing or on the car.
•
Do not attempt to jump start
the vehicle if the discharged
battery is frozen or if the elec-
trolyte level is low; the battery
may rupture or explode.
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What to do in an emergency
Jump starting procedure
4.Connect the jumper cables in the
exact sequence shown in the illus-
CAUTION - Battery cables
✽ NOTICE
tration. First connect one end of a
Do not connect the jumper cable
If the battery is discharged, the
jumper cable to the positive termi-
from the negative terminal of the
engine can be started using a battery
nal of the discharged battery (1),
booster battery to the negative
of another vehicle and two jumper
then connect the other end to the
terminal of the discharged bat-
cables. Only use jumper cables with
positive terminal on the booster
tery. This can cause the dis-
fully insulated clamp handles.
battery
(2). Proceed to connect
charged battery to overheat and
To prevent personal injury or dam-
one end of the other jumper cable
crack, releasing battery acid.
age to both vehicles, adhere strictly
to the negative terminal of the
to the following procedure.
booster battery (3), then the other
5.Start the engine of the vehicle with
end to a solid, stationary, metallic
1.Make sure the booster battery is
the booster battery and let it run at
point (for example, the engine lift-
12-volt and that its negative termi-
2,000 rpm, then start the engine of
ing bracket) away from the battery
nal is grounded.
the vehicle with the discharged
(4). Do not connect it to or near any
battery. If the first starting attempt
2.If the booster battery is in another
part that moves when the engine is
is not successful, wait a few min-
vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to
cranked.
utes before making another
touch.
Make sure that there is no contact
attempt in order to allow the dis-
3.Turn off all unnecessary electrical
between the bodywork of the two
charged battery to recharge.
loads.
vehicles; otherwise, there is the
To charge the discharged battery
danger of short circuits.
enough, it is recommended to let the
Do not allow the jumper cables to
engine at idle or to drive the vehicle
contact anything except the correct
for a certain period of time.
battery terminals or the correct
If the cause of your battery discharg-
ground. Do not lean over the bat-
ing is not apparent, you should have
tery when making connections.
your vehicle checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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What to do in an emergency
Push-starting
Vehicles equipped with automatic
transaxle cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section
for jump-starting.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it
because the sudden surge for-
ward when the engine starts
could cause a collision with the
tow vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
4. Check to see if the water pump
overheating, you experience a loss
drive belt is missing. If it is not
WARNING
of power, or hear loud pinging or
missing, check to see that it is
Do not remove the radiator cap
knocking, the engine is probably too
tight. If the drive belt seems to be
when the engine is hot. This
hot. If this happens, you should:
satisfactory, check for coolant
may result in coolant being
leaking from the radiator, hoses or
blown out of the opening and
under the car. (If the air condition-
1. Pull off the road and stop as soon
cause serious burns.
ing had been in use, it is normal
as it is safe to do so.
for cold water to be draining from it
2. Place the shift lever in P and set
6. If you cannot find the cause of the
when you stop.)
the parking brake. If the air condi-
overheating, wait until the engine
tioning is on, turn it off.
temperature has returned to nor-
WARNING
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
3. If engine coolant is running out
under the car or steam is coming
While the engine is running,
carefully add coolant to the reser-
out from the hood, stop the
keep hair, hands and clothing
voir to bring the fluid level in the
engine. Do not open the hood until
away from moving parts such
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
the coolant has stopped running
as the fan and drive belts to pre-
7. Proceed with caution, keeping
or the steaming has stopped. If
vent injury.
alert for further signs of overheat-
there is no visible loss of engine
ing. If overheating happens again,
coolant and no steam, leave the
call an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
5. If the water pump drive belt is bro-
engine running and check to be
er for assistance.
ken or engine coolant is leaking
sure the engine cooling fan is
out, stop the engine immediately
operating. If the fan is not running,
and call the nearest authorized
CAUTION
turn the engine off.
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
Serious loss of coolant indi-
cates there is a leak in the cool-
ing system and this should be
checked as soon as possible by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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What to do in an emergency
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Check tire pressure
• You can change the tire pressure
unit in the user settings mode on
the cluster.
- Refer to “User settings mode” in
chapter 4.
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• You can check the tire pressure in
the information mode on the clus-
ter.
- Refer to “User settings mode” in
chapter 4.
• Tire pressure is displayed 1~2 min-
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utes later after driving.
(1) Low Tire Pressure Telltale/
• If tire pressure is not displayed
TPMS Malfunction Indicator
when the vehicle is stopped, “Drive
(2) Low tire pressure position telltale
to display” message displays. After
and tire pressure telltale
driving, check the tire pressure.
(Shown on the LCD display)
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What to do in an emergency
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
As an added safety feature, your
Your vehicle has also been equipped
tem
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
indicate when the system is not
that illuminates a low tire pressure
operating properly. The TPMS mal-
WARNING
telltale when one or more of your
function indicator is combined with
Over-inflation or under-inflation
tires is significantly under-inflated.
the low tire pressure telltale. When
can reduce tire life, adversely
Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
the system detects a malfunction,
affect vehicle handling, and
sure telltale illuminates, you should
the telltale will flash for approximate-
lead to sudden tire failure that
stop and check your tires as soon as
ly one minute and then remain con-
may cause loss of vehicle con-
possible, and inflate them to the
tinuously illuminated. This sequence
trol resulting in an accident.
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
will continue upon subsequent vehi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the
cle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
tire to overheat and can lead to tire
tion exists. When the malfunction
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
failure. Under-inflation also reduces
indicator is illuminated, the system
vided), should be checked monthly
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may not be able to detect or signal
when cold and inflated to the inflation
may affect the vehicle’s handling and
low tire pressure as intended.
pressure recommended by the vehi-
stopping ability.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
cle manufacturer on the vehicle plac-
ard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
Please note that the TPMS is not a
variety of reasons, including the
substitute for proper tire mainte-
installation of replacement or alter-
your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the
nance, and it is the driver’s responsi-
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle
bility to maintain correct tire pres-
that prevent the TPMS from function-
vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the
sure, even if under-inflation has not
ing properly. Always check the TPMS
reached the level to trigger illumina-
malfunction telltale after replacing
proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure
one or more tires or wheels on your
telltale.
vehicle to ensure that the replace-
ment or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to func-
tion properly.
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What to do in an emergency
✽ NOTICE
Low tire pressure
If either telltale illuminates, immedi-
telltale
ately reduce your speed, avoid hard
If any of the below happens, we rec-
cornering and anticipate increased
ommend that the system be checked
stopping distances. You should stop
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Low tire pressure position tell-
and check your tires as soon as pos-
1.The low tire pressure telltale/
tale and tire pressure telltale
sible. Inflate the tires to the proper
TPMS malfunction indicator does
pressure as indicated on the vehi-
not illuminate for 3 seconds when
cle’s placard or tire inflation pressure
Engine Start/Stop button is turned
label located on the driver’s side cen-
to the ON or engine is running.
ter pillar outer panel. If you cannot
2.The TPMS malfunction indicator
reach a service station or if the tire
remains illuminated after blinking
cannot hold the newly added air,
for approximately 1 minute.
replace the low pressure tire with a
3.The Low tire pressure position
spare tire.
telltale remains illuminated.
If you drive the vehicle for about 20
minutes at speeds above 15.5 mph
(25 km/h) after replacing the low
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pressure tire with the spare tire, the
When the tire pressure monitoring
below will happen:
system warning indicators are illumi-
• The TPMS malfunction indicator
nated and warning message dis-
1
may blink for approximately
played on the cluster LCD display,
minute and then remain continu-
one or more of your tires is signifi-
ously illuminated because the
cantly under-inflated. The low tire
TPMS sensor is not mounted on
pressure position telltale light will
the spare wheel.
indicate which tire is significantly
under-inflated by illuminating the cor-
responding position light.
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What to do in an emergency
✽ NOTICE
TPMS (Tire Pressure
WARNING - Low pressure
Monitoring System)
The spare tire is not equipped with a
damage
malfunction indicator
tire pressure sensor.
Significantly low tire pressure
makes the vehicle unstable and
CAUTION
The TPMS malfunction indicator will
can contribute to loss of vehicle
In winter or cold weather, the
control and increased braking
illuminate after it blinks for approxi-
mately one minute when there is a
low tire pressure telltale may
distances.
illuminate if the tire pressure
problem with the Tire Pressure
Continued driving on low pres-
Monitoring System.
was adjusted to the recom-
sure tires can cause the tires to
mended tire inflation pressure
We recommend that the system be
overheat and fail.
in warm weather. It does not
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
mean your TPMS is malfunction-
dealer.
ing because the decreased tem-
perature leads to a lowering of
✽ NOTICE
tire pressure.
If there is a malfunction with the
When you drive your vehicle
TPMS, the low tire pressure position
from a warm area to a cold area
telltale will not be displayed even
or from a cold area to a warm
though the vehicle has an under-
area, or the outside temperature
inflated tire.
is higher or lower, you should
check the tire inflation pressure
and adjust the tires to the rec-
ommended tire inflation pres-
sure.
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What to do in an emergency
Changing a tire with TPMS
If you drive the vehicle for about 20
CAUTION
minutes at speeds above 15.5 mph
If you have a flat tire, the low Tire
•
The TPMS malfunction indica-
(25 km/h) after replacing the low
Pressure and Position telltales will
tor may blink for approximate-
pressure tire with the spare tire, the
come on. We recommend that the
ly 1 minute and then remain
below will happen:
system be checked by an authorized
continuously illuminated if the
• The TPMS malfunction indicator
HYUNDAI dealer.
vehicle is moving around elec-
may blink for approximately
1
tric power supply cables or
minute and then remain continu-
radios transmitter such as at
CAUTION
ously illuminated because the
police stations, government
NEVER use a puncture-repair-
TPMS sensor is not mounted on
and public offices, broadcast-
ing agent to repair and/or inflate
the spare wheel.
ing stations, military installa-
a low pressure tire. The tire
tions, airports, or transmitting
sealant can damage the tire
You may not be able identify a low
towers, etc. This can interfere
pressure sensor. If used, you
tire by simply looking at it. Always
with normal operation of the
will have to replace the tire pres-
use a good quality tire pressure
Tire Pressure Monitoring
sure sensor.
gauge to measure the tire's inflation
System (TPMS).
pressure. Please note that a tire that
•
The TPMS malfunction indica-
Each wheel is equipped with a tire
is hot (from being driven) will have a
tor may blink for approximate-
pressure sensor mounted inside the
higher pressure measurement than a
ly 1 minute and then remain
tire behind the valve stem. You must
tire that is cold (from sitting station-
continuously illuminated if
use TPMS specific wheels. It is rec-
ary for at least 3 hours and driven
snow chains are used or some
ommended that you have your tires
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) during that
separate electronic devices
serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI
3 hour period).
such as notebook computer,
dealer.
Allow the tire to cool before measur-
mobile charger, remote starter
ing the inflation pressure. Always be
or navigation etc., are used in
sure the tire is cold before inflating to
the vehicle.
the recommended pressure.
This can interfere with normal
operation of the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS).
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What to do in an emergency
A cold tire means the vehicle has
This device complies with Part
been sitting for 3 hours and driven for
WARNING - Protecting
15 of the FCC rules.
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3
TPMS
Operation is subject to the following
hour period.
Tampering with, modifying, or
two conditions:
disabling the Tire Pressure
1. This device may not cause harm-
Monitoring System
(TPMS)
WARNING - TPMS
ful interference, and
components may interfere with
• The TPMS cannot alert you to
the system's ability to warn the
2. This device must accept any inter-
severe and sudden tire dam-
driver of low tire pressure con-
ference received, including inter-
age caused by external fac-
ditions and/or TPMS malfunc-
ference that may cause undesired
tors such as nails or road
tions. Tampering with, modify-
operation.
debris.
ing, or disabling the Tire
• If you feel any vehicle instabil-
Pressure Monitoring System
CAUTION
ity, immediately take your foot
(TPMS) components may void
the warranty for that portion of
Changes or modifications not
off the accelerator, apply the
brakes gradually and with
the vehicle.
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
light force, and slowly move to
could void the user’s authority
a safe position off the road.
to operate the equipment.
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What to do in an emergency
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH SPARE TIRE)
Jack and tools
Jacking instructions
WARNING - Changing
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
tires
•
Never attempt vehicle repairs
To prevent the jack from “rattling”
in the traffic lanes of a public
while the vehicle is in motion, store it
road or highway.
properly.
•
Always move the vehicle com-
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
the possibility of personal injury.
pletely off the road and onto
the shoulder before trying to
change a tire. The jack should
be used on level firm ground.
If you cannot find a firm, level
place off the road, call a tow-
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ing service company for
The jack, jack handle, and wheel lug
assistance.
nut wrench are stored in the luggage
•
Be sure to use the correct
compartment. Pull up the luggage
front and rear jacking posi-
box cover to find these equipment.
tions on the vehicle; never use
(1) Jack handle
the bumpers or any other part
(2) Jack
of the vehicle for jack support.
(3) Wheel lug nut wrench
•
The vehicle can roll off the
jack causing serious injury or
(4) Socket
death. No person should
place any portion of their
body under a vehicle that is
supported only by a jack; use
vehicle support stands.
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What to do in an emergency
Removing and storing the
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spare tire
•
Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
•
Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
•
Make sure any children pres-
ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
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jack.
3. Connect the socket and wheel lug
nut wrench.
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4. Loosen the bolt enough to lower
Your spare tire is stored underneath
the spare tire.
your vehicle, directly below the cargo
Turn the wrench counterclockwise
area.
until the spare tire reaches the
To remove the spare tire:
ground.
1. Open the liftgate (tailgate).
2. Remove the cover with coin or flat-
head screwdriver.
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WARNING - Storing the
spare tire
Ensure the spare tire retainer is
properly aligned with the center
of the spare tire to prevent the
spare tire from “rattling”.
Otherwise, it may cause the
spare tire to fall off the carrier
and lead to an accident.
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5. After the spare tire reaches the
To store the spare tire:
ground, continue to turn the
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the
wrench counterclockwise, and
valve stem facing up.
draw the spare tire outside. Never
2. Place the wheel under the vehicle
rotate the wrench excessively, oth-
and install the retainer (1) through
erwise the spare tire carrier may
the wheel center.
be damaged.
3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it
6. Remove the retainer (1) from the
clicks.
center of the spare tire
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What to do in an emergency
Changing tires
WARNING - Changing a
tire
•
To prevent vehicle movement
while changing a tire, always
set the parking brake fully,
and always block the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.
•
We recommend that the
wheels of the vehicle be
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blocked, and that no person
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,
remain in a vehicle that is
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jack, jack handle, and spare tire
being jacked.
1. Park on a level surface and apply
from the vehicle.
the parking brake firmly.
5. Block both the front and rear of the
2. Shift the shift lever into P (Park).
wheel that is diagonally opposite
3. Activate the hazard warning flash-
the jack position.
er.
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6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-
7. Place the jack at the front or rear
8. Insert the jack handle into the jack
terclockwise one turn each, but do
jacking position closest to the tire
and turn it clockwise, raising the
not remove any nut until the tire
you are changing. Place the jack
vehicle until the tire just clears the
has been raised off the ground.
at the designated locations under
ground. This measurement is
the frame.
approximately
1.2 in
(30 mm).
Before removing the wheel lug
nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-
WARNING - Jack location
ble and that there is no chance for
To reduce the possibility of
movement or slippage.
injury, be sure to use only the
jack provided with the vehicle
and in the correct jack position;
never use any other part of the
vehicle for jack support.
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9. Loosen the wheel nuts and
10. To reinstall the wheel, hold it on
remove them with your fingers.
WARNING
the studs, put the wheel nuts on
Slide the wheel off the studs and
the studs and tighten them finger
Wheels may have sharp edges.
lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To
Handle them carefully to avoid
tight. The nuts should be installed
put the wheel on the hub, pick up
with their tapered small diameter
possible severe injury. Before
the spare tire, line up the holes
putting the wheel into place, be
ends directed inward. Jiggle the
with the studs and slide the wheel
tire to be sure it is completely
sure that there is nothing on the
onto them. If this is difficult, tip the
hub or wheel (such as mud, tar,
seated, then tighten the nuts as
wheel slightly and get the top hole
much as possible with your fin-
gravel, etc.) that prevents the
in the wheel lined up with the top
wheel from fitting solidly
gers again.
stud. Then jiggle the wheel back
against the hub.
11. Lower the car to the ground by
and forth until the wheel can be
If there is, remove it. If there is
turning the wheel nut wrench
slid over the other studs.
counterclockwise.
not good contact on the mount-
ing surface between the wheel
and hub, the wheel nuts could
come loose and cause the loss
of a wheel. Loss of a wheel may
result in loss of control of the
vehicle. This may cause serious
injury or death.
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What to do in an emergency
If you have a tire gauge, remove the
valve cap and check the air pressure.
CAUTION
If the pressure is lower than recom-
Your vehicle has metric threads
mended, drive slowly to the nearest
on the wheel studs and nuts.
service station and inflate to the cor-
Make certain during wheel
rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust it
removal that the same nuts that
until it is correct. Always reinstall the
were removed are reinstalled -
valve cap after checking or adjusting
or, if replaced, that nuts with
tire pressure. If the cap is not
metric threads and the same
replaced, air may leak from the tire. If
chamfer configuration are used.
you lose a valve cap, buy another and
Installation of a non-metric
install it as soon as possible.
thread nut on a metric stud or
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After you have changed wheels,
vice-versa will not secure the
Then position the wrench as shown
always secure the flat tire in its place
wheel to the hub properly and
in the drawing and tighten the wheel
and return the jack and tools to their
will damage the stud so that it
nuts. Be sure the socket is seated
proper storage locations.
must be replaced.
completely over the nut. Do not stand
Note that most lug nuts do not
on the wrench handle or use an
have metric threads. Be sure to
extension pipe over the wrench han-
use extreme care in checking
dle. Go around the wheel tightening
for thread style before installing
every other nut until they are all tight.
aftermarket lug nuts or wheels.
Then double-check each nut for
If in doubt, consult an author-
tightness. After changing wheels,
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
tighten the wheel nuts to their proper
torque as soon as possible.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
Steel wheel & aluminum alloy wheel:
79~94 lbf·ft (11~13 kgf·m)
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