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Hyundai Santa Fe XL (2019 year). Instruction - part 26

What to do in an emergency

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.

insufficient contact on the

mounting 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 con-

trol 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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What to do in an emergency

Important - use of temporary

WARNING - Wheel studs

compact spare tire

WARNING

If the studs are damaged, they

The temporary compact spare

If your vehicle is equipped with a com-

may lose their ability to retain

tire is for emergency use only.

pact spare tire, it will take up less

the wheel. This could lead to the

Do not operate your vehicle on

space than a regular-size tire. This tire

loss of the wheel and a collision

this compact spare at speeds

is smaller than a conventional tire and

resulting in serious injuries.

over 50 mph (80 km/h). The orig-

is designed for temporary use only.

inal tire should be repaired or

replaced as soon as is possible

To prevent the jack, jack handle,

CAUTION

to avoid failure of the spare

wheel lug nut wrench and spare tire

•

You should drive carefully

possibly leading to personal

from rattling while the vehicle is in

when the temporary compact

injury or death.

motion, store them properly.

spare is in use. The compact

spare should be replaced by

the proper conventional tire

The compact spare should be inflat-

WARNING - Inadequate

and rim at the first opportunity.

ed to 60 psi (420 kPa).

spare tire

•

Do not drive a vehicle with

pressure

more than one compact spare

✽ NOTICE

Check the inflation pressures

tire in use at the same time.

Check the inflation pressure after

as soon as possible after

installing the spare tire. Adjust it to

installing the spare tire. Adjust

the specified pressure, as necessary.

it to the specified pressure, if

necessary. Refer to “Tires and

wheels” section 8.

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What to do in an emergency

Jack label

■ Example

1. Model Name

• Type A

2. Maximum allowable load

3. When using the jack, set your

parking brake.

4. When using the jack, stop the

engine.

5. Do not get under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

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6. The designated locations under

• Type B

the frame

7. When supporting the vehicle, the

base plate of jack must be vertical

under the lifting point.

8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles

with manual transaxle or move the

shift lever to the P position on

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vehicles with automatic transaxle.

❈ The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

9. The jack should be used on firm

For more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

level ground.

10. Jack manufacturer

11. Production date

12. Representative company and

address

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What to do in an emergency

TOWING

Towing service

On AWD vehicles, your vehicle must

be towed with a wheel lift and dollies

A

or flatbed equipment with all the

wheels off the ground.

CAUTION

The AWD vehicle should never

B

be towed with the wheels on the

ground. This can cause serious

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damage to the transaxle or the

AWD system.

dolly

C

On 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to

tow the vehicle with the rear wheels

on the ground (without dollies) and

the front wheels off the ground.

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If any of the loaded wheels or sus-

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If emergency towing is necessary,

pension components are damaged

we recommend having it done by an

or the vehicle is being towed with the

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a

front wheels on the ground, use a

CAUTION

commercial tow-truck service.

towing dolly under the front wheels.

•

Do not tow with sling-type

Proper lifting and towing procedures

When being towed by a commercial

equipment. Use wheel lift or

are necessary to prevent damage to

tow truck and wheel dollies are not

flatbed equipment.

the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies

used, the front of the vehicle should

•

Do not tow the vehicle back-

or flatbed is recommended.

always be lifted, not the rear.

wards with the front wheels on

For trailer towing guidelines informa-

the ground as this may cause

tion, refer to "Trailer towing" in chap-

damage to the vehicle.

ter 5.

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What to do in an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an

Removable towing hook

3. Install the towing hook by turning it

emergency without wheel dollies :

(if equipped)

clockwise into the hole until it is

fully secured.

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

■ Front

position.

4. Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Failure to place the transaxle

shift lever in N

(Neutral) may

cause internal damage to the

transaxle.

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■ Rear

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1. Open the liftgate

(tailgate), and

remove the towing hook from the

tool case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing

the lower part of the cover on the

bumper.

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What to do in an emergency

Emergency towing (if equipped)

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be

CAUTION

■ Front

temporarily towed using a cable or

• Attach a towing strap to the

chain secured to the emergency tow-

tow hook.

ing hook attached to the front (or

• Using a portion of the vehicle

under the rear) of the vehicle.

other than the tow hooks for

Use extreme caution when towing the

towing may damage the body

vehicle. A driver must be in the vehi-

of your vehicle.

cle to steer it and operate the brakes.

• Use only a cable or chain

Towing in this manner may be done

specifically intended for use

only on hard-surfaced roads for a

in towing vehicles. Securely

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short distance and at low speeds.

fasten the cable or chain to

■ Rear

Also, the wheels, axles, power train,

the towing hook provided.

steering and brakes must all be in

good condition.

•

Before emergency towing, check

• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

that the hook is not broken or dam-

vehicle out of mud, sand or other

aged.

conditions from which the vehicle

•

Fasten the towing cable or chain

cannot be driven out under its own

securely to the hook.

power.

•

Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

and even force.

the vehicle doing the towing.

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•

To avoid damaging the hook, do not

• The drivers of both vehicles should

pull from the side or at a vertical

If towing is necessary, we recom-

communicate with each other fre-

mend you to have it done by an

angle. Always pull straight ahead.

quently.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a

commercial tow truck service.

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What to do in an emergency

Emergency towing precautions

WARNING

CAUTION - Automatic

•

Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

transaxle

Use extreme caution when tow-

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

ing the vehicle.

•

If the car is being towed with all

•

Place the transaxle shift lever in N

four wheels on the ground, it

•

Avoid sudden starts or erratic

(Neutral).

can be towed only from the

driving maneuvers which

•

Release the parking bake.

front. Be sure that the transaxle

would place excessive stress

•

Press the brake pedal with more

is in neutral. Be sure the steer-

on the emergency towing hook

force than normal since you will

ing is unlocked by placing the

and towing cable or chain. The

have reduced brake performance.

ignition switch in the ACC posi-

hook and towing cable or

tion. A driver must be in the

chain may break and cause

•

More steering effort will be

towed vehicle to operate the

serious injury or damage.

required because the power steer-

steering and brakes.

ing system will be disabled.

•

If the disabled vehicle cannot

•

To avoid serious damage to

be moved, do not forcibly con-

•

If you are driving down a long hill,

the automatic transaxle, limit

tinue the towing. Contact an

the brakes may overheat and brake

the vehicle speed to 10 mph

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or

performance will be reduced. Stop

(15 km/h) and drive less than 1

a commercial tow truck serv-

often and let the brakes cool off.

mile (1.5 km) when towing.

ice for assistance.

•

Before towing, check under

•

Tow the vehicle as straight

your vehicle for leaking auto-

ahead as possible.

matic transaxle fluid. If the

•

Keep away from the vehicle

automatic transaxle fluid is

during towing.

leaking, a flatbed equipment

or towing dolly must be used.

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Maintenance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

■ Gasoline Engine (LAMBDA 3.3) - GDI

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Air cleaner

5. Fuse box

6. Negative battery terminal

7. Positive battery terminal

8. Radiator cap

9. Engine oil dipstick

10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Maintenance

OWNER MAINTENANCE

The following lists are vehicle checks

Owner maintenance schedule

While operating your vehicle:

and inspections that should be per-

When you stop for fuel:

•

Note any changes in the sound of

formed by the owner or an author-

the exhaust or any smell of

ized HYUNDAI dealer at the frequen-

• Check the engine oil level.

exhaust fumes in the vehicle.

cies indicated to help ensure safe,

• Check coolant level in coolant

•

Check for vibrations in the steering

dependable operation of your vehi-

reservoir.

wheel. Notice any increased steer-

cle.

• Check the windshield washer fluid

ing effort or looseness in the steer-

Any adverse conditions should be

level.

ing wheel, or change in its straight-

brought to the attention of your deal-

• Look for low or under-inflated tires.

ahead position.

er as soon as possible.

•

Notice if your vehicle constantly

These Owner Maintenance Checks

turns slightly or "pulls" to one side

WARNING

are generally not covered by war-

when traveling on smooth, level

ranties and you may be charged for

Be careful when checking your

road.

labor, parts and lubricants used.

engine coolant level when the

•

When stopping, listen and check

engine is hot. Scalding hot

for unusual sounds, pulling to one

coolant and steam may blow

side, increased brake pedal travel

out under pressure. This could

or "hard-to-push" brake pedal.

cause burns or other serious

injury.

•

If any slipping or changes in the

operation of your transaxle occurs,

check the transaxle fluid level.

•

Check automatic transaxle P

(Park) function.

•

Check parking brake.

•

Check for fluid leaks under your

vehicle (water dripping from the air

conditioning system during or after

use is normal).

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