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Hyundai Grand Santa Fe (2016 year). Instruction - part 31

Driving your vehicle

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Remember, your vehicle does not

Keeping a vehicle in good operating

require extended warm-up. After

condition is important both for econ-

the engine has started, allow the

omy and safety. Therefore, we rec-

engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds

ommend that the system be serviced

prior to placing the vehicle in gear.

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

In very cold weather, however, give

your engine a slightly longer warm-

up period.

WARNING - Engine off

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Do not "lug" or "over-rev" the

during

engine. Lugging is driving too

motion

slowly in too high a gear resulting

Never turn the engine off to

engine bucking. If this happens,

coast down hills or anytime the

shift to a lower gear. Over-revving

vehicle is in motion. The power

is racing the engine beyond its safe

steering and power brakes will

limit. This can be avoided by shift-

not function properly without

ing at the recommended speeds.

the engine running. Instead,

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Use your air conditioning sparingly.

keep the engine on and down-

The air conditioning system is

shift to an appropriate gear for

operated by engine power so your

engine braking effect. In addi-

fuel economy is reduced when you

tion, turning off the ignition

use it.

while driving could engage the

•

Open windows at high speeds can

steering

wheel lock

(if

equipped) resulting in loss of

reduce fuel economy.

vehicle steering which could

•

Fuel economy is less in crosswinds

cause serious injury or death.

and headwinds. To help offset

some of this loss, slow down when

driving in these conditions.

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Driving your vehicle

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

Reducing the risk of a rollover

WARNING - Downshifting

When hazardous driving conditions

This multi-purpose passenger vehi-

are encountered such as water,

Downshifting with an automatic

cle is defined as a Sports Utility

transaxle, while driving on slip-

snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-

Vehicle (SUV).

ards, follow these suggestions:

pery surfaces can cause an

SUV’s have higher ground clearance

accident. The sudden change in

• Drive cautiously and allow extra

and a narrower track to make them

tire speed could cause the tires

distance for braking.

capable of performing in a wide vari-

to skid. Be careful when down-

ety of road applications. Specific

• Avoid sudden braking or steering.

shifting on slippery surfaces.

design characteristics give them a

• When braking with non-ABS

higher center of gravity than ordinary

brakes pump the brake pedal with

vehicles. An advantage of the higher

a light up-and-down motion until

ground clearance is a better view of

the vehicle is stopped.

the road, which allows you to antici-

pate problems. They are not

WARNING - ABS

designed for cornering at the same

speeds as conventional passenger

Do not pump the brake pedal on

vehicles. Due to this risk, driver and

a vehicle equipped with ABS.

passengers are strongly recom-

mended to buckle their seat belts. In

• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,

a rollover crash, an unbelted person

use second gear. Accelerate slow-

is more likely to die than a person

ly to avoid spinning the drive

wearing a seat belt. There are steps

wheels.

that a driver can make to reduce the

• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or

risk of a rollover. If at all possible,

other non-slip material under the

avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-

drive wheels to provide traction

vers, do not load your roof rack with

when stalled in ice, snow, or mud.

heavy cargo, and never modify your

vehicle in any way.

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Driving your vehicle

Rocking the vehicle

WARNING - Rollover

WARNING

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle

As with other Sports Utility

Your vehicle is equipped with

to free it from snow, sand, or mud,

Vehicle (SUV), failure to operate

tires designed to provide safe

first turn the steering wheel right and

this vehicle correctly may result

ride and handling capability. Do

left to clear the area around your

in loss of control, an accident or

not use a size and type of tire

front wheels. Then, shift any forward

vehicle rollover.

and wheel that is different from

gear in vehicles equipped with an

the one that is originally

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Utility vehicles have a signifi-

automatic transaxle. Do not race the

cantly higher rollover rate

installed on your vehicle. It can

engine, and spin the wheels as little

affect the safety and perform-

than other types of vehicles.

as possible. If you are still stuck after

ance of your vehicle, which

a few tries, have the vehicle pulled

•

Specific design characteris-

could lead to steering failure or

out by a tow vehicle to avoid engine

tics (higher ground clearance,

rollover and serious injury.

overheating and possible damage to

narrower track, etc.) give this

When replacing the tires, be

the transaxle.

vehicle a higher center of

sure to equip all four tires with

gravity than ordinary vehicles.

the tire and wheel of the same

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A SUV is not designed for cor-

CAUTION

size, type, tread, brand and

nering at the same speeds as

load-carrying capacity. If you

Prolonged rocking may cause

conventional vehicles.

nevertheless decide to equip

engine over-heating, transaxle

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Avoid sharp turns or abrupt

your vehicle with any tire/wheel

damage or failure, and tire dam-

maneuvers.

combination not recommended

age.

by HYUNDAI for off road driv-

•

In a rollover crash, an unbelt-

ing, you should not use these

ed person is significantly

tires for highway driving.

more likely to die than a per-

son wearing a seat belt. Make

sure everyone in the vehicle is

properly buckled up.

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Driving your vehicle

Smooth cornering

WARNING - Spinning

WARNING

tires

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

Do not spin the wheels, espe-

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you

cially at speeds more than 56

may attempt to rock the vehicle

km/h (35 mph). Spinning the

free by moving it forward and

wheels at high speeds when the

backward. Do not attempt this

vehicle is stationary could

procedure if people or objects

cause a tire to overheat which

are anywhere near the vehicle.

could result in tire damage that

During the rocking operation

may injure bystanders.

the vehicle may suddenly move

forward or backward as it

becomes unstuck, causing

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✽ NOTICE

injury or damage to nearby peo-

ple or objects.

Avoid braking or gear changing in

The ESC system should be turned

OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.

corners, especially when roads are

wet. Ideally, corners should always

be taken under gentle acceleration. If

you follow these suggestions, tire

wear will be held to a minimum.

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Driving your vehicle

Driving at night

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Keep your headlights clean and

Driving in the rain

properly aimed on vehicles not

equipped with the automatic head-

light aiming feature. Dirty or

improperly aimed headlights will

make it much more difficult to see

at night.

•

Avoid staring directly at the head-

lights of oncoming vehicles. You

could be temporarily blinded, and it

will take several seconds for your

eyes to readjust to the darkness.

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Because night driving presents more

Rain and wet roads can make driving

hazards than driving in the daylight,

dangerous, especially if you’re not

here are some important tips to

prepared for the slick pavement.

remember:

Here are a few things to consider

when driving in the rain:

• Slow down and keep more dis-

tance between you and other vehi-

• A heavy rainfall will make it harder

cles, as it may be more difficult to

to see and will increase the dis-

see at night, especially in areas

tance needed to stop your vehicle,

where there may not be any street

so slow down.

lights.

• Keep your windshield wiping

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

equipment in good shape. Replace

glare from other driver's head-

your windshield wiper blades when

lights.

they show signs of streaking or

missing areas on the windshield.

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Driving your vehicle

•

If your tires are not in good condi-

Driving in flooded areas

Highway driving

tion, making a quick stop on wet

Avoid driving through flooded areas

Tires

pavement can cause a skid and

unless you are sure the water is no

possibly lead to an accident. Be

higher than the bottom of the wheel

sure your tires are in good shape.

hub. Drive through any water slowly.

•

Turn on your headlights to make it

Allow adequate stopping distance

easier for others to see you.

because brake performance may be

•

Driving too fast through large pud-

affected.

dles can affect your brakes. If you

After driving through water, dry the

must go through puddles, try to

brakes by gently applying them sev-

drive through them slowly.

eral times while the vehicle is moving

•

If you believe you may have gotten

slowly.

your brakes wet, apply them lightly

while driving until normal braking

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Driving off-road

operation returns.

Drive carefully off-road because your

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to

vehicle may be damaged by rocks of

specification. Low tire inflation pres-

roots of trees. Become familiar with

sures will result in overheating and

the off-road conditions where you

possible failure of the tires.

are going to drive before you begin

Avoid using worn or damaged tires

driving.

which may result in reduced traction

or tire failure.

✽ NOTICE

Never exceed the maximum tire

inflation pressure shown on the

tires.

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Driving your vehicle

Fuel, engine coolant and engine

WARNING

oil

•

Underinflated or overinflated

High speed travel consumes more

tires can cause poor handling,

fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-

loss of vehicle control, and

get to check both engine coolant and

sudden tire failure leading to

engine oil.

accidents, injuries, and even

death. Always check the tires

Drive belt

for proper inflation before

driving. For proper tire pres-

A loose or damaged drive belt may

sures, refer to section

8,

result in overheating of the engine.

“Tires and wheels”.

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Driving on tires with no or

insufficient tread is danger-

ous. Worn-out tires can result

in loss of vehicle control, col-

lisions, injury, and even death.

Worn-out tires should be

replaced as soon as possible

and should never be used for

driving. Always check the tire

tread before driving your vehi-

cle. For further information

and tread limits, refer to sec-

tion 7, “Tires and wheels”.

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Driving your vehicle

WINTER DRIVING

Snowy or Icy conditions

Snow tires

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

If you mount snow tires on your vehi-

may be necessary to use snow tires

cle, make sure they are radial tires of

or to install tire chains on your tires.

the same size and load range as the

If snow tires are needed, it is neces-

original tires. Mount snow tires on all

sary to select tires equivalent in size

four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

and type of the original equipment

handling in all weather conditions.

tires. Failure to do so may adversely

Keep in mind that the traction provid-

affect the safety and handling of your

ed by snow tires on dry roads may

vehicle. Furthermore, speeding,

not be as high as your vehicle's orig-

rapid acceleration, sudden brake

inal equipment tires. You should drive

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applications, and sharp turns are

cautiously even when the roads are

potentially very hazardous practices.

clear. Check with the tire dealer for

Severe weather conditions in the

maximum speed recommendations.

winter result in greater wear and

During deceleration, use engine

other problems. To minimize the

braking to the fullest extent. Sudden

problems of winter driving, you

brake applications on snowy or icy

WARNING - Snow tire

should follow these suggestions:

roads may cause skids to occur. You

size

need to keep sufficient distance

Snow tires should be equivalent

between the vehicle in operation in

in size and type to the vehicle's

front and your vehicle. Also, apply

standard tires. Otherwise, the

the brake gently. It should be noted

safety and handling of your

that installing tire chains on the tire

vehicle may be adversely affect-

will provide a greater driving force,

ed.

but will not prevent side skids.

Do not install studded tires without

✽ NOTICE

first checking local, state and munic-

Tire chains are not legal in all coun-

ipal regulations for possible restric-

tries. Check the country laws before

tions against their use.

fitting tire chains.

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Driving your vehicle

Tire chains

When using tire chains, attach them

to the drive wheels as follows.

CAUTION

2WD : Front wheels

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Make sure the snow chains

are the correct size and type

4WD : All four wheels

for your tires. Incorrect snow

If a full set of chains is not

chains can cause damage to

available for an 4WD vehicle,

the vehicle body and suspen-

chains may be installed on

sion and may not be covered

the front wheels only.

by your vehicle manufacturer

warranty. Also, the snow chain

connecting hooks may be

damaged from contacting

vehicle components causing

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the snow chains to come

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

loose from the tire. Make sure

thinner, they can be damaged by

the snow chains are SAE

mounting some types of snow chains

class “S” certified.

on them. Therefore, the use of snow

•

Always check chain installa-

tires is recommended instead of

tion for proper mounting after

snow chains. Do not mount tire

driving approximately 0.5 to 1

chains on vehicles equipped with

km (0.3 to 0.6 miles) to ensure

aluminum wheels; snow chains may

safe mounting. Retighten or

cause damage to the wheels. If snow

remount the chains if they are

chains must be used, use wire-type

loose.

chains with a thickness of less than

15 mm (0.59 in). Damage to your

vehicle caused by improper snow

chain use is not covered by your

vehicle manufacturers warranty.

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Driving your vehicle

Chain installation

Use high quality ethylene gly-

WARNING - Tire chains

col coolant

When installing chains, follow the

manufacturer's instructions and

•

The use of chains may

Your vehicle is delivered with high

mount them as tightly as you can.

adversely affect vehicle han-

quality ethylene glycol coolant in the

Drive slowly with chains installed. If

dling.

cooling system. It is the only type of

you hear the chains contacting the

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Do not exceed 30 km/h (20

coolant that should be used because

body or chassis, stop and tighten

mph) or the chain manufactur-

it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-

them. If they still make contact, slow

er’s recommended speed

ing system, lubricates the water

down until it stops. Remove the

limit, whichever is lower.

pump and prevents freezing. Be sure

chains as soon as you begin driving

to replace or replenish your coolant

•

Drive carefully and avoid

on cleared roads.

in accordance with the maintenance

bumps, holes, sharp turns,

schedule in section 7. Before winter,

and other road hazards, which

have your coolant tested to assure

may cause the vehicle to

WARNING - Mounting

that its freezing point is sufficient for

bounce.

chains

the temperatures anticipated during

•

Avoid sharp turns or locked-

When mounting snow chains,

the winter.

wheel braking.

park the vehicle on level ground

away from traffic. Turn on the

Check battery and cables

vehicle Hazard Warning flashers

and place a triangular emer-

Winter puts additional burdens on

CAUTION

gency warning device behind

the battery system. Visually inspect

•

Chains that are the wrong size

the vehicle if available. Always

the battery and cables as described

or improperly installed can

place the vehicle in P (Park),

in section 7. We recommend that the

damage your vehicle's brake

apply the parking brake and

level of charge in your battery be

lines, suspension, body and

turn off the engine before

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

wheels.

installing snow chains.

dealer.

•

Stop driving and retighten the

chains any time you hear them

hitting the vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle

TRAILER TOWING

If you are considering towing with

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your vehicle, you should first check

WARNING - Weight limits

• When towing a trailer, the addi-

with your country's Department of

tional load imposed at the trailer

Before towing, make sure the

Motor Vehicles to determine their

total trailer weight, GCW (gross

coupling device may cause the

legal requirements.

rear tire maximum load ratings to

combination weight), GVW

Since laws vary the requirements for

(gross vehicle weight), GAW

be exceeded, but not by more than

towing trailers, cars, or other types of

(gross axle weight ) and trailer

15%. In such a case, do not exceed

vehicles or apparatus may differ. We

tongue load are all within the

100km/h, and the rear tire pres-

recommend that you ask an author-

limits.

sure should be at least 20 kPa(0.2

bar) above the tire pressure(s) as

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

recommended for normal use (i.e.

without a trailer attached).

✽ NOTICE - For Europe

WARNING - Towing a

• The technically permissible maxi-

trailer

mum load on the rear axle(s) may

CAUTION

If you don't use the correct

be exceeded by not more than 15

Pulling a trailer improperly can

equipment and/or drive improp-

% and the technically permissible

damage your vehicle and result

erly, you can lose control when

maximum laden mass of the vehi-

in costly repairs not covered by

you pull a trailer. For example, if

cle may be exceeded by not more

your warranty. To pull a trailer

the trailer is too heavy, the

than 10 % or 100 kg (220.4 lbs),

correctly, follow the advice in

brakes may not work well - or

whichever value is lower. In this

this section.

even at all. You and your pas-

case, do not exceed 100 km/h (62.1

sengers could be seriously or

mph) for vehicle of category M1 or

fatally injured. Pull a trailer only

80 km/h (49.7 mph) for vehicle of

if you have followed all the

category N1.

steps in this section.

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Driving your vehicle

Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To

Load-pulling components such as

identify what the vehicle trailering

the engine, transaxle, wheel assem-

capacity is for your vehicle, you

blies, and tires are forced to work

should read the information in

harder against the load of the added

“Weight of the trailer” that appears

weight. The engine is required to

later in this section.

operate at relatively higher speeds

and under greater loads. This addi-

tional burden generates extra heat.

Remember that trailering is different

The trailer also considerably adds

than just driving your vehicle by itself.

wind resistance, increasing the

Trailering means changes in han-

pulling requirements.

dling, durability, and fuel economy.

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Successful, safe trailering requires

correct equipment, and it has to be

✽ NOTICE - Location of trailer

used properly.

mounting

The mounting hole for hitches are

This section contains many time-

located on both sides of the under-

tested, important trailering tips and

body behind the rear tires.

safety rules. Many of these are

important for your safety and that of

your passengers. Please read this

section carefully before you pull a

trailer.

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Driving your vehicle

Hitches

Safety chains

Trailer brakes

It's important to have the correct

You should always attach chains

If your trailer is equipped with a brak-

hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large

between your vehicle and your trail-

ing system, make sure it conforms to

trucks going by, and rough roads are

er. Cross the safety chains under the

your country’s regulations and that it

a few reasons why you’ll need the

tongue of the trailer so that the

is properly installed and operating

right hitch. Here are some rules to

tongue will not drop to the road if it

correctly.

follow:

becomes separated from the hitch.

If your trailer weight exceeds the

•

Do you have to make any holes in

Instructions about safety chains may

maximum allowed weight without

the body of your vehicle when you

be provided by the hitch manufactur-

trailer brakes, then the trailer will also

install a trailer hitch? If you do, then

er or by the trailer manufacturer.

require its own brakes as well. Be

be sure to seal the holes later

Follow the manufacturer’s recom-

sure to read and follow the instruc-

when you remove the hitch.

mendation for attaching safety

tions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be

chains. Always leave just enough

able to install, adjust and maintain

If you do not seal them, deadly car-

slack so you can turn with your trail-

them properly.

bon monoxide

(CO) from your

er. And, never allow safety chains to

exhaust can get into your vehicle,

• Do not tap into or modify your vehi-

drag on the ground.

as well as dirt and water.

cle's brake system.

•

The bumpers on your vehicle are

not intended for hitches. Do not

attach rental hitches or other

WARNING - Trailer brakes

bumper-type hitches to them. Use

Do not use a trailer with its own

only a frame-mounted hitch that

brakes unless you are absolute-

does not attach to the bumper.

ly certain that you have proper-

ly set up the brake system. This

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HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessary is

available at an authorized

is not a task for amateurs. Use

an experienced, competent

HYUNDAI dealer.

trailer shop for this work.

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Driving your vehicle

Turn signals when towing a trailer

Driving on grades

WARNING

When you tow a trailer, your vehicle

Reduce speed and shift to a lower

has to have a different turn signal

Failure to use an approved trail-

gear before you start down a long or

flasher and extra wiring. The green

er wiring harness could result

steep downgrade. If you don’t shift

arrows on your instrument panel will

in damage to the vehicle electri-

down, you might have to use your

flash whenever you signal a turn or

cal system and/or personal

brakes so much that they would get

lane change. Properly connected,

injury.

hot and no longer operate efficiently.

the trailer lights will also flash to alert

On a long uphill grade, shift down

other drivers you’re about to turn,

and reduce your speed to around 70

change lanes, or stop.

km/h (45 mph) to reduce the possi-

When towing a trailer, the green

bility of engine and transaxle over-

arrows on your instrument panel will

heating.

flash for turns even if the bulbs on

If your trailer weighs more than the

the trailer are burned out. Thus, you

maximum trailer weight without trail-

may think drivers behind you are

er brakes and you have an automat-

seeing your signals when, in fact,

ic transaxle, you should drive in D

they are not. It is important to check

(Drive) when towing a trailer.

occasionally to be sure the trailer

Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)

bulbs are still working. You must also

when towing a trailer will minimize

check the lights every time you dis-

heat build up and extend the life of

connect and then reconnect the

your transaxle.

wires.

Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-

tem directly to your vehicle’s lighting

system. Use only an approved trailer

wiring harness.

An authorized HYUNDAI dealer can

assist you in installing the wiring har-

ness.

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