Scheduled Maintenance Normal Usage Severe Usage*
Engine Oil & Filter
Replace
7,500
or 12 mos.
Replace 3,750 or 6 mos.
Tire Rotation
Perform 7,500 Perform 7,500
Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses & Connections
Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/
Lower Arm Ball Joint
Inspect 15,000 Inspect More Frequently
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Climate Control Air Filter (for Evaporator &
Blower Unit)
Replace 15,000 Replace More Frequently
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Brake Hoses & Lines
Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Brake Pads, Calipers & Rotors
Inspect 15,000 Inspect More Frequently
Drive Shaft & Boots
Inspect 15,000 Inspect 7,500
Exhaust Pipe & Muffler
Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Propeller Shaft Clean & Bolt Retighten
Inspect 15,000 Inspect 7,500
Air Cleaner Filter (Engine)
Inspect
Replace
7,500
30,000
Inspect
Replace
Same As Normal
More Frequently
Fuel Tank Air Filter
Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
No Check,
No Service required
Replace 60,000
Coolant
1st Replace 60,000 or 60 mos.
Add.’l Replace 30,000 or 24 mos.
Replace Same As Normal
Brake Fluid
Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Crankcase Ventilation Hose
Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Drive Belt (Alt, P/Steering, A/C)
Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Manual Transaxle Fluid
Inspect 37,500 Replace 80,000
Parking Brake
Inspect 30,000 Inspect More Frequently
Power Steering Pump, Belt & Hoses
Inspect 15,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Rear Axle Oil (AWD)
Inspect 40,000 Replace 80,000
Vapor Hose & Fuel Filler Cap
Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Transfer Case Oil (AWD)
Inspect 40,000 Replace 80,000
Vacuum Hose
Inspect 75,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Fuel Filter
Inspect 30,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Valve Clearance
Inspect 60,000 Inspect Same As Normal
Spark Plugs (Iridium Coated)
Replace 100,000 Replace More Frequently
*See Owner’s Manual for details.
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MAINTENANCE
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Quick Reference Guide
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-243-7766
Consumer Affairs: 1-800-633-5151
XM
®
Radio: 1-800-967-2346
www.hyundai.com
Seat warmer
Page21
Climate
control
Pages10-13
Audio
Pages14-15
Cruise
control
system
Page20
Wiper and
washer
Page05
Steering
wheel audio
control
Page17
Head lights
and fog
lights
Page06
Instrument
cluster
Pages08-09
Outside
rearview
mirror
Page06
Instrument
panel
illumination
Page09
Trip
computer
Page09
**
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of serious injury to yourself and others,
read and understand the important SAFETY INFORMATION
in your Owner’s Manual.
Table of contents
GETTING STARTED
Front seat adjustment 03
Headrest adjustment 02
Rear seat folding 03
Remote keyless entry 02
Seat belt adjustment (Front seat) 02
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Aux, USB and iPod port 19
Child-protector rear door lock 07
Climate control 10-13
Clock adjustment 21
Fuel filler lid 06
Head lights and fog lights 04
Homelink 21
Instrument cluster 08-09
Instrument panel illumination 09
Interior lights 18
Outside rearview mirror 06
Rearview camera 19
Seat warmer 07
Sunroof 18
Trip computer 09
Wiper and washer 05
MULTIMEDIA
Standard Audio 14
Cruise control system 20
Navigation 15
Navigation bluetooth phone pairing 16
Steering wheel audio control 17
Steering wheel bluetooth control 17
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) 20
DRIVING
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) 22
ECO System 22
** Some vehicles may not be equipped
with all the listed features.
** Behind steering wheel
Use this Quick Reference Guide to
learn about the features that will
enhance your enjoyment of your
Hyundai. More detailed information
about these features are available
in your Owner’s Manual.
How to:
Pair phone to your vehicle. Refer to page 16.
GETTING STARTED
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
Lock ( )
Press the button:
Once - Lock
Twice - Confirmation chirp
Unlock ( )
Press the button:
Once - Unlock driver’s door
Twice - Unlock all doors
Panic ( )
Press and hold.
Press any button to turn off the panic.
SEAT BELT ADJUSTMENT (Front seat)
Pull up to raise.
Press button and
push down to lower.
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To raise headrest height, pull up on
headrest.
To lower the headrest, press lock knob
while pushing down on headrest.
HEADREST ADJUSTMENT
Height adjustment
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Lumbar support
Forward and backward
Seat cushion height
(for driver’s seat)
Seatback angle
Manual
Power
Power
REAR SEAT FOLDING
q w
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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WIPER AND WASHER
MIST - Single wipe
INT - Intermittent wipe
LO - Normal wiper speed
HI - Fast wiper speed
OFF - Off
Intermittent wipe time adjustment
Rear wiper/washer control
Pull to spray and wipe
Fast wiper speed
Slow wiper speed
- Spraying washer fluid
- Normal wiper operation
- Off
- Wash with brief wipes
ON
OFF
HEAD LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS
Turn signals
Parking light position
OFF position
Auto light position
High beams Fog lights
Flashing head lights
Head light position
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
CHILD-PROTECTOR REAR DOOR LOCK
Lock( )
Unlock( )
FUEL FILLER LID
NOTE
After adding fuel, always reinstall the
fuel cap onto the filler neck by rotating
it clockwise until it clicks one time.
Failure to do this may result in the
Check Engine Light illuminating.
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Adjusting
Move the selecting switch to
the right or left.
Depress the appropriate direction (
)
on the switch.
Middle position
Lock the control.
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SEAT WARMER
OFF HIGH( ) LOW( )
Push desired switch to warm the seats.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
TRIP
ODO
RANGE
CMPGMPH
FL/100
km/h
mi.
km
AVG
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Warning and
indicator lights
Turn signal indicators
Tachometer
Odometer/Trip computer
INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION
TRIP COMPUTER
Press the TRIP button for less than 1 second
to select function as follows:
To reset Tripmeter, press and hold RESET button.
Tripmeter
ECO ON/
OFF mode
Average fuel
consumption
Average
speed
Distance to
empty
Outside air
temperature
When the vehicle’s parking lights or
head lights are on, rotate the illumination
control knob to adjust the instrument
panel illumination intensity.
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Seat belt warning
Charging system
warning light
Air bag warning light
Low Tire Pressure Indicator / TPMS
(Tire Pressure
Monitoring System) malfunction indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) warning light
Low fuel level
warning light
High beam indicator
Low washer fluid level
warning light
ESC
(Electronic Stability
Control) indicator
Cruise indicator
Parking brake & brake
fluid warning light
Engine oil pressure
warning light
Malfunction
indicator light
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) OFF indicator
Cruise SET indicator
AWD system
warning light
AWD LOCK indicator
Shift pattern indicator
DBC indicator
Door open
warning light
Turn signal indicator
ECO indicator
Tailgate open warning
light
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DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING
2. Set the temperature
control to the desired
setting.
3. Set the fan speed to
the highest setting.
1.
Press the front
windshield defroster
control.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Front windshield defroster button
Fan speed control knob
Mode selection buttons
Rear window defroster button
Temperature control knob
OFF button
Air intake control buttons
AIR INTAKE CONTROL
Outside (fresh)
air position
Recirculated air
position
MODE SELECTION
Change the direction of
the air flow as follows:
Face Level
Floor Level
Bi-Level
Floor & Defrost
Air conditioning button
MAX A/C button
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
SYSTEM OFF MODE
Pressing the OFF button will
place the system in the off mode.
s
Front blower will turn off.
s
Outside (fresh) air position
will be selected.
s
Vented air will be at last
set temperature.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING
1. Press the DUAL button to operate the driver’s
and passenger’s side temperature individually.
2. Operate the left temperature control to adjust the
driver’s side temperature.Operate the right
temperature control to adjust the passenger’s
side temperature.
DUAL BUTTON
MODE SELECTION
Change the direction of
the air flow as follows:
Bi-
Level
Floor
Level
Floor &
Defrost
Face
Level
AIR INTAKE CONTROL
Outside (fresh) air position
Recirculated air position
A/C display
AUTO (automatic control) button
Front blower OFF button
Air conditioning button
Fan speed control switch
Driver’s temperature
control knob
Front windshield
defroster button
Rear window defroster button
Mode selection buttons
Dual temperature control
selection button
Passenger’s temperature
control knob
Air intake control buttons
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
2. Set the temperature
control to the desired
setting.
3. Set the fan speed to
the highest setting.
1.
Press the front
windshield defroster
control.
MULTIMEDIA
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Press POWER button to turn radio on.
s
TUNING/LISTENING TO CHANNELS
1. Press FM/AM
or XM
®
.
2. Rotate Audio Control knob
to desired channel.
s
SETTING PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (FM/AM/XM
®
)
Press and hold any preset button (1–6) until an audible beep is heard to
store current channel.
s
ADJUSTING THE SOUND CONTROL
1. Press TUNE knob
.
2. Select “Bass, Middle, Treble, Fader, Balance” by pressing on
TUNE knob
. Rotate TUNE knob to adjust.
3. Press TUNE knob
when done.
NOTE
A clear view of the southern sky helps to ensure good XM
®
radio reception.
s
Complimentary XM
®
subscription ends three months following the
vehicle date of sale. Please contact XM
®
Radio at 1-800-XM-RADIO
(1-800-967-2346) to renew your XM
®
subscription. Not available in
AK and HI.
STANDARD RADIO
NAVIGATION
Audio mode
Map scale
Map position
North up/
Heading up
Map scale
level indicator
MAP/VOICE
( Displays the current
map position)
Press POWER button to turn radio on.
s
TUNING/LISTENING TO CHANNELS
1. Press FM/AM
or XM
®
.
2. Rotate Audio Control knob
to
desired channel.
s
SETTING PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (FM/AM/XM
®
)
Press and hold any preset button (1–6)
until
an audible beep is heard to store current channel.
s
ADJUSTING THE SOUND CONTROL
1. Press Sound
to enter SETUP menu.
2. Rotate TUNE knob
to highlight option, then press to select.
NOTE
A clear view of the
southern sky helps to ensure
good XM
®
radio reception.
Address
POI search
Home
Previous
destination list
Favorite places
Address book
Emergency
Press the DEST key
Intersection
Destination menu
MULTIMEDIA
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q
MODE
Change the audio source
.
w
SEEK
Change station.
e
VOLUME
Raises or lowers
speaker volume.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROL
MODE
VO
L
VOL
MODE
VO
L
VOL
q
e
MODE
VO
L
VO
L
q
VOLUME
Raises or lowers
speaker volume
.
w
VOICE
RECOGNITION
Communicate with
hands-free audio
system.
e
CALL
Place and
transfer calls.
r
END
Ends calls or
cancels functions.
STEERING WHEEL BLUETOOTH CONTROL
VO
L
VO
L
q
e
r
Vehicle must be parked to complete phone
pairing processing.
1. Push the SETUP button .
2. Select “PHONE” by rotating the TUNE knob
.
3. Select “PAIR PHONE” by rotating the TUNE knob
,
to select push knob.
4. Enable Bluetooth on your phone.
5. Select “Santa Fe” from the Bluetooth device list on your mobile phone
and input displayed passkey on the radio screen. Continue pairing.
6. After pairing is completed, your phone may transfer phone/contact
list to the audio system.
HYUNDAI
BLUETOOTH PHONE PAIRING
Standard Radio - equipped
Navigation - equipped
2. Press the “Settings” button
on the screen.
4. Press the “Add to” button to
pair a new mobile phone.
5. Enable Bluetooth on your phone.
Input the passkey is 0000.
6. After pairing is completed,
transfer of the contact list to
the audio system will begin
(if your phone is supported).
3. Press the “Pairings” button
on the Settings screen.
1. Push the PHONE button
q
.
q
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
REARVIEW CAMERA
The rearview camera will activate
when the ignition switch is ON and
the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position.
AUX, USB AND iPod PORT
An auxiliary and USB jack are located
in the center console
compartment.
Use the jack to connect an external
audio device and listen to
it through
the audio system in your vehicle.
NOTE
To operate your iPod
®
through
the vehicle’s audio system,
a Hyundai adapter cable is required.
This cable can only be purchased
at your local Hyundai dealer.
iPod
®
is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
SUNROOF
Sliding the sunroof
Tilting the sunroof
Sunroof control buttons are located
on the overhead console.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Map lamp
s
: Push the switch to turn
the map lamp on or off.
s
DOOR : If the map lamp is pressed
in, the light will turn on when
the door is opened and turn
off when the door is closed.
To disable the DOOR mode,
press the switch again.
s
DOME : Push the switch to turn the rear
room lamp on or off.
Room lamp
s
DOOR : The light comes on when
any door is opened regardless
of the ignition switch position.
s
ON :
Press to turn on or off.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR
Illuminates if one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
TPMS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
Blinks for approximately one minute then remains illuminated if there
is a malfunction with the TPMS system. Have the system checked by
any authorized Hyundai dealer.
Low Tire Pressure Indicator /
TPMS Malfunction Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
The cruise control system allows
you to program the vehicle to maintain
a constant speed without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
q
Cruise indicator
w
Cruise set indicator
q
To turn On/Off the cruise control.
w
To cancel the cruise control.
e
To resume or increase
the cruise control speed.
r
To set or decrease
the cruise control speed.
q
e
r
q
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
HOUR
Push and hold reset to toggle between
12 or 24 hours.
Hour Reset
Minute
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM
Programming Rolling Code Garage
Press and hold your selected HomeLink button for 20 seconds.
Release when light flashes rapidly.
Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage door
opener motor-head unit.
(Note: 30 seconds window to initiate next step.)
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button for 2 seconds and
release. Repeat this sequence up to 3 times. If programming is
successful, the garage door should open or close during this step.
For detail instructions including “Standard type” garage door, refer
to your Own’ers Manual or visit www.homelink.com.
sHomeLink
DRIVING
ECO SYSTEM
The ECO indicator light will
illuminate when you drive with
high fuel efficiency.
The ECO indicator can be turned
off by selecting the function
through the trip computer and
pressing and holding for more
than one second. ECO OFF will
then appear.
DOWNHILL BRAKE CONTROL (DBC)
The Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
helps the vehicle slow down on a steep
hill without the driver depressing the
brake pedal.
NOTE
When activated, vehicle speed will be
reduced. Please refer to your Owner’s
Manual for further information.
To improve your fuel efficiency :
s
Accelerate at a moderate rate
s
Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure on the placard
s
Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
s
Avoid unnecessary braking
s
Drive between 55-65 mph on the freeway
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Key Websites
Hyundai website - www.hyundai.com
Hyundai owner website - www.myhyundai.com
Bluetooth phone compatibility - www.hyundaiusa.com/bluetooth
BLUETOOTH – page 16
- Show phone compatibility website:
www.hyundaiusa.com/bluetooth
- Make a test call
- Demonstrate Voice Recognition (VR)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) – page 20
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator: Il-
luminates if one or more of your
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proper pressure.
- TMPS Malfunction Indicator:
Have the system checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER – page 05
- Explain wiper function
(int speed, front & rear
wipers) and how it may
differ from customer’s
previous vehicle
CLOCK – page 21
- Demonstrate how to set clock (including daylight savings
setting for Navigation equipped vehicles)
VEHICLE SETTINGS – pages 08-09
- Demonstrate vehicle settings in instrument cluster
SANTA FE CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECK LIST
MANUAL / AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - Pages 10–13
WALK THE CUSTOMER THROUGH EACH OF
THE FOLLOWING KEY DELIVERY FEATURES
To speed up front windshield defogging, increase temperature and fan speed and then select defrost button.
SANTA FE CUSTOMER DELIVERY CHECK LIST
HYUNDAI OWNER DEALERSHIP NAME
SALES CONSULTANT DATE
VIN PREVIOUS VEHICLE
BEFORE DELIVERY
CONFIRM “GOOD BATTERY” USING GR8 AND STAPLE
TEST TICKET HERE
CONFIRM COLD TIRE PRESSURE IS SET TO PLACARD
CONFIRM SHIPPING FUSE IS IN POSITION
VERIFY VEHICLE IS CLEAN, IN GOOD CONDITION,
FREE OF CHIPS AND SCRATCHES - CLEAN WINDSHIELD
AND BACK WINDOW
ENSURE FLOORMATS ARE SNAPPED INTO PLACE
(if applicable)
Sales Consultant Date Sales Manager Date
Customer Date
Email
@
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