Hyundai Santa Fe (2019 year). Instruction

Information

•

Do not get back into a vehicle

WARNING

If the fuel filler door does not open

once you have begun refu-

Petrol is highly flammable and

elling. You can generate a

because ice has formed around it, tap

lightly or push on the door to break

explosive. Failure to follow

build-up of static electricity by

these guidelines may result in

touching, rubbing or sliding

the ice and release the door. Do not

pry on the door. If necessary, spray

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

against any item or fabric

capable of producing static

around the door with an approved de-

•

Read and follow all warnings

electricity.

icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-

posted at the gas station.

freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm

Static electricity discharge can

•

Before refuelling, note the

place and allow the ice to melt.

ignite fuel vapours causing a

location of the Emergency

fire. If you must re-enter the

Petrol Shut-Off, if available, at

vehicle, you should once again

Closing the fuel filler door

the gas station.

eliminate potentially danger-

1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it

•

Before touching the fuel noz-

ous static electricity discharge

clockwise until it “clicks” one time.

zle, you should eliminate the

by touching a metal part of the

potential build-up of static

2. Close the fuel filler door until it is

vehicle, away from the fuel filler

electricity by touching a metal

latched securely.

neck, nozzle or other petrol

part of the vehicle, a safe dis-

source, with your bare hand.

tance away from the fuel filler

•

When refuelling, always move

Information

neck, nozzle, or other gas

the shift lever to the P (Park)

source, with your bare hand.

The fuel filler door will not close if the

position (for automatic trans-

driver's door is locked. If you lock the

•

Do not use mobile phones

mission) or first gear or R

driver's door whilst fuelling, unlock it

whilst refuelling. Electric cur-

(Reverse, for manual transmis-

before closing the fuel filler door.

rent and/or electronic interfer-

sion), set the parking brake,

ence from mobile phones can

and place the ignition switch

potentially ignite fuel vapours

to the LOCK/OFF position.

and cause a fire.

Sparks produced by electrical

components related to the

engine can ignite fuel vapours

causing a fire.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

•

When using an approved

•

If a fire breaks out during refu-

Information

portable fuel container, be

elling, leave the vicinity of the

Make sure to refuel your vehicle

sure to place the container on

vehicle, and immediately con-

according to the "Fuel Requirements"

the ground prior to refuelling.

tact the manager of the gas

suggested in the Introduction chapter.

Static electricity discharge

station and then contact the

from the container can ignite

local fire department. Follow

NOTICE

fuel vapours causing a fire.

any safety instructions they

Once refuelling has begun,

provide.

•

Do not spill fuel on the exterior

contact between your bare

surfaces of the vehicle. Any type

•

If pressurised fuel sprays out,

hand and the vehicle should

of fuel spilled on painted sur-

it can cover your clothes or

be maintained until the filling

faces may damage the paint.

skin and thus subject you to

is complete.

the risk of fire and burns.

•

If the fuel filler cap requires

•

Use only approved portable

Always remove the fuel cap

replacement, use only a genuine

plastic

fuel

containers

carefully and slowly. If the cap

HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent

designed to carry and store

is venting fuel or if you hear a

specified for your vehicle. An

petrol.

hissing sound, wait until the

incorrect fuel filler cap can

condition stops before com-

result in a serious malfunction

•

Do not use matches or a

pletely removing the cap.

of the fuel system or emission

lighter and do not smoke or

control system.

leave a lit cigarette in your

•

Always check that the fuel cap

vehicle whilst at a gas station,

is installed securely to pre-

especially during refuelling.

vent fuel spillage in the event

•

Do not over-fill or top-off your

of an accident.

vehicle tank, which can cause

petrol spillage.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Instrument cluster control

Gauges and meters

WARNING

Instrument panel illumination

Speedometer

Never adjust the instrument

■ Type A

■ Type B

cluster whilst driving. This

could result in loss of control

and lead to an accident that

may cause death, serious

injury, or vehicle damage.

• The brightness of the instrument

panel illumination is displayed.

• If the brightness reaches the maxi-

OTM048042R

mum or minimum level, an alarm

OTM048102L/OTM048171L

will sound.

When the vehicle's position lights or

The speedometer indicates the

headlamps are on, press the illumi-

speed of the vehicle and is calibrated

nation control button to adjust the

in kilometers per hour (km/h) and/or

brightness of the instrument panel

miles per hour (MPH).

illumination.

When pressing the illumination con-

trol button, the interior switch illumi-

nation intensity is also adjusted.

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Tachometer

Use the tachometer to select the cor-

Engine coolant temperature

rect shift points and to prevent lug-

gauge

■ Diesel engine

ging and/or over-revving the engine.

• Type A

• Type B

■ Type A

■ Type B

NOTICE

Do not operate the engine within

the tachometer's RED ZONE. This

may cause severe engine damage.

OTM048104/OTM048107

■ Petrol engine

OTM048108L/OTM048109L

• Type A

• Type B

This gauge indicates the tempera-

ture of the engine coolant when the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

NOTICE

If the gauge pointer moves

beyond the normal range area

toward the “130” position, it indi-

cates overheating that may dam-

OTM048105/OTM048106

age the engine.

Do not continue driving with an

The tachometer indicates the

overheated engine. If your vehicle

approximate number of engine revo-

overheats, refer to "If the Engine

lutions per minute (rpm).

Overheats" in chapter 6.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Fuel gauge

WARNING

■ Type A

■ Type B

Never remove the radiator cap

Running out of fuel can expose

when the engine is hot. The

vehicle occupants to danger.

engine coolant is under pressure

You must stop and obtain addi-

and could cause severe burns.

tional fuel as soon as possible

Wait until the engine is cool

after the warning light comes

before adding coolant to the

on or when the gauge indicator

reservoir.

comes close to the “0” level.

NOTICE

OTM048110L/OTM048111L

Avoid driving with an extremely

This gauge indicates the approxi-

low fuel level. Running out of fuel

mate amount of fuel remaining in the

could cause the engine to misfire

fuel tank.

damaging the catalytic converter.

Information

• The fuel tank capacity is given in

chapter 8.

• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a

low fuel warning light, which will

illuminate when the fuel tank is

nearly empty.

• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge

pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel

warning light may come on earlier

than usual due to the movement of

fuel in the tank.

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Outside temperature gauge

- Automatic climate control system :

Distance to empty

Whilst pressing the OFF button,

■ Type A

■ Type B

■ Type A

■ Type B

press the AUTO button for 3 sec-

onds or more.

The temperature unit of the instrument

cluster and climate control system will

change at once.

Odometer

■ Type A

■ Type B

OTM048112/OTM048113

OPDE046138R/OTM048116R

This gauge indicates the current out-

•

The distance to empty is the esti-

side air temperatures either in

mated distance the vehicle can be

Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit.

driven with the remaining fuel.

- Temperature range : -40°C ~ 60°C

•

If the estimated distance is below

(-104°F ~ 140°F)

1 mi. (1 km), the trip computer will

The outside temperature on the dis-

display “---” as distance to empty.

play may not immediately change

like a general thermometer not to

ODM046709N/OTM048115R

distract the driver.

The odometer indicates the total dis-

The temperature unit (from °C to °F

tance that the vehicle has been driv-

or from °F to °C) can be changed by:

en and should be used to determine

- User Settings mode in the Cluster :

when periodic maintenance should

be performed.

You can change the temperature

unit in the

“Other features

Temperature unit” .

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Icy road warning light

Information

(if equipped)

•

If the vehicle is not on level ground

If the icy road warning light appears

or the battery power has been inter-

whilst driving, you should drive more

rupted, the distance to empty func-

attentively and safely refraining from

tion may not operate correctly.

over-speeding, rapid acceleration, sud-

den braking or sharp turning, etc.

•

The distance to empty may differ

from the actual driving distance as

it is an estimate of the available

driving distance.

•

The trip computer may not register

additional fuel if less than 6 litres

(1.3 lmp. gal.) of fuel are added to

the vehicle.

OTLE045132

•

The distance to empty may vary sig-

nificantly based on driving condi-

This warning light is to warn the driver

tions, driving habits, and condition

the road may be icy.

of the vehicle.

When the temperature on the out-

side temperature gauge is approxi-

mately below

4°C (40°F), the Icy

Road Warning Light and Outside

Temperature Gauge blinks 5 times,

and then illuminates. Also, the warn-

ing chime sounds once.

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Transmission shift indicator

For example

Automatic transmission shift

: Indicates that shifting up to the

indicator (if equipped)

Manual transmission shift indi-

3rd gear is recommended (cur-

cator (if equipped)

■ Type A

■ Type B

rently the shift lever is in the

■ Type A

■ Type B

2nd or 1st gear).

: Indicates that shifting down to

the 3rd gear is recommended

(currently the shift lever is in the

4th, 5th, or 6th gear).

When the system is not working prop-

erly, the indicator is not displayed.

OIG046112/OTM048114

OPDE046142/OTM048169R

This indicator displays which shift

This indicator informs which gear is

lever position is selected.

recommended whilst driving, to save

• Park : P

fuel.

• Reverse : R

• Shifting up : ▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6

• Neutral : N

• Shifting down :

▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4, ▼5

• Drive : D

• Sports mode : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Automatic transmission shift

• Automatic transmission shift indi-

indicator (if equipped)

cator (6 speed transmission)

- Shifting up : ▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5, ▲6

■ Type A

■ Type B

- Shifting down :

▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4,

▼5

For example

: Indicates that shifting up to the

3rd gear is desired (currently

the shift lever is in the 2nd or

1st gear).

OIK047141

: Indicates that shifting down to

the 3rd gear is desired (current-

Shift Indicator Pop-up (if equipped)

ly the shift lever is in the 4th,

The pop-up that indicates the current

OPDE046142/OTM048169R

5th, or 6th gear).

gear position is displayed in the clus-

In the manual shift mode, this indica-

ter for about 2 seconds when shifting

When the system is not working

tor informs which gear is desired

into other positions (P/R/N/D).

properly, the indicator is not dis-

whilst driving to save fuel.

played.

• Automatic transmission shift indi-

cator (8 speed transmission)

- Shifting up :▲2, ▲3, ▲4, ▲5,

▲

6, ▲7,▲8

- Shifting down :

▼1, ▼2, ▼3, ▼4,

▼5, ▼6, ▼7

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Warning and indicator lights

Seat Belt Warning Light

If the brake fluid level in the reser-

voir is low:

Information

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

This warning light informs the driver

location and stop your vehicle.

Make sure that all warning lights are

that the seat belt is not fastened.

2. With the engine stopped, check the

OFF after starting the engine. If any

light is still ON, this indicates a situa-

brake fluid level immediately and

tion that needs attention.

add fluid as required (For more

For more details, refer to “Seat

details, refer to “Brake Fluid” in

Belts” in chapter 2.

chapter

7). After adding brake

Air Bag Warning Light

fluid, check all brake components

Parking Brake & Brake

for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is

Fluid Warning Light

found, or if the warning light

remains on, or if the brakes do not

operate properly, do not drive the

This warning light illuminates:

vehicle. We recommend that you

•

When you turn the ignition switch

•

When you set the ignition switch or

have the vehicle inspected by a

or the Engine Start/Stop button to

the Engine Start/Stop button to the

HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

the ON position.

ON position.

- It illuminates for approximately 6

- It illuminates for approximately 3

Dual-diagonal braking system

seconds and then goes off.

seconds

Your vehicle is equipped with dual-

•

When there is a malfunction with

- It remains on if the parking brake

diagonal braking systems. This

the SRS.

is applied.

means you still have braking on two

In this case, we recommend that

•

When the parking brake is applied.

wheels even if one of the dual sys-

you have the vehicle inspected by

•

When the brake fluid level in the

tems should fail.

a HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

reservoir is low.

With only one of the dual systems

- If the warning light illuminates

working, more than normal pedal

with the parking brake released, it

travel and greater pedal pressure are

indicates the brake fluid level in

required to stop the vehicle.

the reservoir is low.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Also, the vehicle will not stop in as

Anti-lock Brake System

Electronic Brake Force

short a distance with only a portion

(ABS) Warning Light

Distribution (EBD)

of the brake system working.

System Warning Light

If the brakes fail whilst you are driv-

ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-

This warning light illuminates:

al engine braking and stop the vehi-

•

When you set the ignition switch or

cle as soon as it is safe to do so.

the Engine Start/Stop button to the

These two warning lights illuminate

ON position.

at the same time whilst driving:

WARNING

- It illuminates for approximately 3

• When the ABS and regular brake

seconds and then goes off.

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid

system may not work normally.

Warning Light

•

When there is a malfunction with

In this case, we recommend that

the ABS (The normal braking sys-

you have the vehicle inspected by

Driving the vehicle with a warn-

tem will still be operational without

a HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

ing light ON is dangerous. If the

the assistance of the anti-lock

Parking Brake & Brake Fluid

brake system).

Warning Light illuminates with

In this case, we recommend that

WARNING

the parking brake released, it

you have the vehicle inspected by

indicates that the brake fluid

a HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

Electronic Brake Force

level is low.

Distribution (EBD) System

In this case, we recommend

Warning Light

that you have the vehicle

inspected by a HYUNDAI autho-

When both ABS and Parking

rised repairer.

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.

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Electronic Parking

AUTO HOLD Indicator

In this case, avoid high speed

Brake (EPB) Warning

EPB

Light (if equipped)

driving and abrupt braking.

Light (if equipped)

We recommend you have the

vehicle inspected by a

HYUNDAI authorised repairer

This warning light illuminates:

This indicator light illuminates:

as soon as possible.

• When you set the ignition switch or

•

[White] When you activate the auto

the Engine Start/Stop button to the

hold system by pressing the AUTO

ON position.

HOLD button.

Information - Electronic

- It illuminates for approximately 3

•

[Green] When you stop the vehicle

Brake Force Distribution

seconds and then goes off.

completely by depressing the

(EBD) System Warning Light

brake pedal with the auto hold sys-

• When there is a malfunction with

When the ABS Warning Light is on or

the EPB.

tem activated.

both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake

•

[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-

In this case, we recommend that

Fluid Warning Lights are on, the

tion with the auto hold system.

you have the vehicle inspected by

speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter

a HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

In this case, we recommend that

may not work. Also, the EPS Warning

you have the vehicle inspected by

Light may illuminate and the steering

a HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

effort may increase or decrease.

Information

In this case, we recommend you have

The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

For more details, refer to “Auto

the vehicle inspected by a HYUNDAI

Warning Light may illuminate when

authorised repairer as soon as possi-

the Electronic Stability control (ESC)

Hold” in chapter 5.

ble.

Indicator Light comes on to indicate

that the ESC is not working properly

(This does not indicate malfunction of

the EPB).

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Convenient features of your vehicle

Electric Power

• When there is a malfunction with

CAUTION

Steering (EPS)

the emission control system.

Warning Light

In this case, we recommend that

Diesel Engine with DPF

you have the vehicle inspected by

(if equipped)

a HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

This warning light illuminates:

When the Malfunction Indicator

• When you set the ignition switch or

Lamp (MIL) blinks, it may stop

NOTICE

the Engine Start/Stop button to the

blinking after driving the vehi-

ON position.

Driving with the Malfunction

cle:

- It illuminates for approximately 3

Indicator Lamp

(MIL) on may

- at more than 37 mph (60km/h),

seconds and then goes off.

cause damage to the emission

control system which could affect

• When there is a malfunction with

- at more than

2nd gear with

drivability and/or fuel economy.

the EPS.

1500 ~ 2000 engine rpm for a

certain time (for about 25 min-

In this case, we recommend that

you have the vehicle inspected by

CAUTION

utes).

a HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

If the Malfunction Indicator

Petrol Engine

Lamp (MIL) continues to blink in

If the Malfunction Indicator

spite of the procedure, we rec-

Malfunction Indicator

Lamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-

ommend that you have the DPF

Lamp (MIL)

tial catalytic converter damage

system checked by a HYUNDAI

is possible which could result

authorised repairer.

in loss of engine power.

If you continue to drive with the

This warning light illuminates:

In this case, we recommend that

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

you have the vehicle inspected

(MIL) blinking for a long time,

• When you set the ignition switch or

by a HYUNDAI authorised

the DPF system can be dam-

the Engine Start/Stop button to the

repairer as soon as possible.

aged and fuel consumption can

ON position.

worsen.

- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

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Charging System

Engine Oil Pressure

CAUTION

Warning Light

Diesel Engine

If the Malfunction Indicator

Lamp (MIL) blinks, some error

This warning light illuminates:

related to the injection quantity

• When there is a malfunction with

• When the engine oil pressure is low.

adjustment occurs which could

either the alternator or electrical

result in loss of engine power,

charging system.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

combustion noise and poor

If there is a malfunction with either

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

emission.

the alternator or electrical charging

location and stop your vehicle.

In this case, we recommend

system:

that you have the engine control

2. Turn the engine off and check the

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

engine oil level (For more details,

system inspected by a

location and stop your vehicle.

refer to “Engine Oil” in chapter 7).

HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

2. Turn the engine off and check the

If the level is low, add oil as required.

alternator drive belt for looseness

If the warning light remains on

or breakage.

after adding oil or if oil is not avail-

If the belt is adjusted properly,

able, we recommend that you

there may be a problem in the

have the vehicle inspected by a

electrical charging system.

HYUNDAI authorised repairer as

soon as possible.

In this case, we recommend that

you have the vehicle inspected by

a HYUNDAI authorised repairer

as soon as possible.

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Convenient features of your vehicle

NOTICE

Low Fuel Level

Overspeed Warning

120

Warning Light

Light (if equipped)

km/h

•

If the engine does not stop

immediately after the Engine Oil

Pressure Warning Light is illumi-

nated, severe damage could

This warning light illuminates:

This warning light blinks:

result.

• When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

• When you drive the vehicle more

•

If the warning light stays on

than 72 mph (120 km/h).

Add fuel as soon as possible.

whilst the engine is running, it

- This is to prevent you from driving

indicates that there may be seri-

your vehicle with overspeed.

NOTICE

ous engine damage or malfunc-

- The overspeed warning chime

tion. In this case:

Driving with the Low Fuel Level

also sound for approximately 5

warning light on or with the fuel

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it

seconds.

level below

“0” can cause the

is safe to do so.

engine to misfire and damage the

2. Turn off the engine and check

Master Warning Light

catalytic converter (if equipped).

the oil level. If the oil level is

low, fill the engine oil to the

proper level.

This indicator light illuminates:

3. Start the engine again. If the

• When there is a malfunction in the

warning light stays on after the

below systems.

engine is started, turn the

engine off immediately. In this

- Low washer fluid (if equipped)

case, we recommend that you

- Exterior lamp malfunction

have the vehicle inspected by

(if equipped)

a HYUNDAI authorised repair-

- Blind-Spot Collision Warning

er.

(BCW) malfunction (if equipped)

- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS, if equipped)

To identify the details of the warn-

ing, look at the LCD display.

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Low Tyre Pressure

This warning light remains on after

Fuel Filter Warning

Warning Light

blinking for approximately 60 sec-

Light (for diesel engine)

(if equipped)

onds or repeatedly blinks on and

off at approximately 3 second inter-

vals:

This warning light illuminates:

• When there is a malfunction with

• When you set the ignition switch or

the TPMS.

• When water has accumulated

Engine Start/Stop button to the ON

inside the fuel filter.

In this case, we recommend that

position.

you have the vehicle inspected by

In this case, remove the water from

- It illuminates for approximately 3

a HYUNDAI authorised repairer as

the fuel filter.

seconds and then goes off.

soon as possible.

For more details, refer to "Fuel

• When one or more of your tyres

For more details, refer to

Filter" in chapter 7.

are significantly underinflated (The

location of the underinflated tyres

“Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

are displayed on the LCD display).

(TPMS)” in chapter 6.

NOTICE

For more details, refer to

WARNING

• When the Fuel Filter Warning

“Tyre

Pressure

Monitoring

Light illuminates, engine power

System (TPMS)” in chapter 6.

Safe Stopping

(vehicle speed & idle speed) may

decrease.

• The TPMS cannot alert you to

• If you keep driving with the warn-

severe and sudden tyre dam-

ing light on, engine parts (injec-

age caused by external factors.

tor, common rail, high pressure

• If you notice any vehicle insta-

fuel pump) may be damaged. If

bility, immediately take your

this occurs, we recommend that

foot off the accelerator pedal,

you have the vehicle inspected

apply the brakes gradually with

by a HYUNDAI authorised repair-

light force, and slowly move to

er as soon as possible.

a safe position off the road.

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Hyundai Santa Fe (2019 year). Instruction - part 9