Hyundai Santa Fe: Driving your vehicle

WARNING

Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.

Do not inhale engine exhaust.

If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the exhaust system be checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run the engine only long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.

Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at “Fresh” and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.

Keep the air intakes clear.

To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions. If you must drive with the liftgate open:

Close all windows.

Open instrument panel air vents. Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at “Floor” or “Face”, and the fan control set to high.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit harmful chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

• Before driving
• Ignition switch
1. Key ignition switch
2. Key ignition switch positions
3. Starting the engine
• Engine Start/Stop button
1. Engine Stop/Start button positions
2. Starting the engine
3. Turning off the engine
4. Remote start
• Vehicle auto-shut off
1. System Operation
• Automatic transmission
1. Automatic transmission operation
2. LCD display message (button type)
3. Paddle shifter (Manual shift mode)
4. Good driving practices
• Dual clutch transmission
1. Dual clutch transmission operation
2. Parking
3. LCD display message (button type)
4. Paddle shifter (Manual shifter mode)
5. Good driving practices
• Braking system
1. Power-assist brakes
2. Disc brakes wear indicator
3. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
4. Auto Hold
5. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
6. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
7. Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
8. Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
9. Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
10. Good braking practices
• Four wheel drive (4WD)
1. Four Wheel Drive (4WD) operation
2. Emergency precautions
3. Reducing the risk of a rollover
• Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
1. ISG system operation
2. ISG system off
3. Forced to restart engine
4. ISG malfunction
5. Calibrating the Battery Sensor
• Drive mode integrated control system (2WD)
• Drive mode integrated control system (4WD)
• Special driving conditions
• Winter driving
1. Winter precautions
• Trailer towing
1. If you decide to pull a trailer?
2. Trailer towing equipment
3. Driving with a trailer
4. Maintenance when towing a trailer
• Vehicle load limit
1. The Loading Information Label