Hyundai Santa Fe (2019 year). Manual

Recommended engine coolant

WARNING

•

When adding coolant, use only dis-

tilled

(deionised) water for your

Never remove the

The electric motor for

vehicle and never mix hard water in

coolant cap/radiator

the cooling fan may

the coolant filled at the factory. An

cap or the drain plug

continue to operate

incorrect coolant mixture can result

whilst the engine and

or start up when the

in serious malfunction or engine

radiator are hot. Hot

engine is not running

damage.

coolant and steam may blow out

and can cause serious injury.

under pressure, causing serious

•

The engine in your vehicle has alu-

Keep hands, clothing and tools

injury.

minium engine parts and must be

away from the rotating fan blades

protected by an ethylene-glycol

of the cooling fan.

Turn the engine off and wait until

with phosphate based coolant to

the engine cools down. Use

prevent corrosion and freezing.

extreme care when removing the

The electric motor for the cooling fan

•

DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol

coolant cap/radiator cap. Wrap a

is controlled by engine coolant tem-

coolant or mix them with the spec-

thick towel around it, and turn it

perature, refrigerant pressure and

ified coolant.

counterclockwise slowly to the

vehicle speed. As the engine coolant

first stop. Step back whilst the

•

Do not use a solution that contains

temperature decreases, the electric

pressure is released from the

more than 60% antifreeze or less

motor will automatically shut off. This

cooling system. When you are

than 35% antifreeze, which would

is a normal condition. If your vehicle

sure all the pressure has been

reduce the effectiveness of the solu-

is equipped with GDI, the electric

released, press down on the cap,

tion.

motor for the cooling fan may begin

using a thick towel, and continue

to operate at any time and continue

turning counterclockwise to

to operate until you disconnect the

remove it.

negative battery cable.

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Maintenance

For mixture percentage, refer to the

Changing the engine coolant

following table.

We recommend that coolant be

changed by a HYUNDAI authorised

Mixture Percentage

Ambient

repairer

according

the

(volume)

Temperature

Maintenance Schedule.

Antifreeze

Water

-15°C (5°F)

NOTICE

-25°C (-13°F)

-35°C (-31°F)

To prevent damage to engine parts,

put a thick towel around the radiator

-45°C (-49°F)

cap and/or radiator cap before refill-

ing the coolant to prevent the

Information

coolant from overflowing into

engine parts, such as the alternator.

If in doubt about the mix ratio, a 50%

water and 50% antifreeze mix is the

easiest to mix together as it will be the

same quantity of each. It is suitable to

use for most temperature ranges of

-35°C (-31°F) and higher.

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BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

Checking the brake/clutch

If the fluid level is excessively low,

WARNING

fluid level

we recommend that the system be

checked by a HYUNDAI authorised

the brake/clutch system

repairer.

requires frequent additions of

fluid this could indicate a leak in

Information

the brake/clutch system. We

Use only the specified brake/clutch

recommend that the vehicle be

fluid. Refer to “Recommended lubri-

inspected by a HYUNDAI autho-

cants and capacities” in chapter 8.

rised repairer.

Information

WARNING

Before removing the brake/clutch filler

cap, read the warning on the cap.

Do not allow brake/clutch fluid

OTM078089R

to come in contact with your

Check the fluid level in the reservoir

Information

eyes. If brake/clutch fluid comes

periodically. The fluid level should be

in contact with your eyes, flush

Clean the filler cap before removing.

between MAX and MIN marks on the

your eyes with clean water for at

Use only DOT3 or DOT4 brake/clutch

side of the reservoir.

least 15 minutes and get imme-

fluid from a sealed container.

Before removing the reservoir cap

diate medical attention.

and adding brake/clutch fluid, clean

the area around the reservoir cap

thoroughly to prevent brake/clutch

fluid contamination.

If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX

level. The level will fall with accumulat-

ed mileage. This is a normal condition

associated with the wear of the brake

linings.

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Maintenance

WASHER FLUID

NOTICE

Checking the washer fluid

WARNING

level

•

Do not allow brake/clutch fluid

to contact the vehicle's body

To prevent serious injury or

paint, as paint damage will

death, take the following safety

result.

precautions when using washer

fluid:

•

Brake/clutch fluid, which has

been exposed to open air for an

•

Do not use engine coolant or

extended time should never be

antifreeze in the washer fluid

used as its quality cannot be

reservoir. Engine coolant can

guaranteed. It should be dis-

severely obscure visibility

posed of properly.

when sprayed on the wind-

screen and may cause loss of

•

Don't put in the wrong kind of

vehicle control resulting in an

fluid. A few drops of mineral-

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accident or damage to paint

based oil, such as engine oil, in

and body trim.

your brake/clutch system can

Check the fluid level in the washer

damage system parts.

•

Do not allow sparks or flames

fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-

to contact the washer fluid or

sary. Plain water may be used if

the washer fluid reservoir.

washer fluid is not available.

Washer fluid may contain

However, use washer solvent with

alcohol and can be flamma-

antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-

ble.

mates to prevent freezing.

•

Do not drink washer fluid and

avoid contact with skin.

Washer fluid is poisonous to

humans and animals.

•

Keep washer fluid away from

children and animals.

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PARKING BRAKE

Checking the parking brake

Type B

Type A

OTM058128R

OTM058014R

Check the stroke of the parking

brake by counting the number of

Check whether the stroke is within

“clicks’’ heard whilst fully applying it

specification when the parking brake

from the released position. Also, the

pedal is depressed with 30 kg (66 lb,

parking brake alone should securely

294N) of force. Also, the parking

hold the vehicle on a fairly steep

brake alone should securely hold the

grade. If the stroke is more or less

vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the

than specified, we recommend that

stroke is more or less than specified,

the system be serviced by a

we recommend that the system be

HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

serviced by a HYUNDAI authorised

repairer.

Stroke : 5~7 “clicks’’ at a force of

20 kg (44 lbs, 196 N).

Stroke : 8~9 notch

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Maintenance

FUEL FILTER (FOR DIESEL)

AIR CLEANER

Draining water from fuel filter

Fuel filter cartridge replace-

Filter replacement

ment

The fuel filter in the diesel engine

operates the critical function of sepa-

We recommend the fuel filter car-

rating water from the fuels and pre-

tridge be replaced by a HYUNDAI

venting accumulating of water in the

authorised repairer according to the

base.

Maintenance Schedule.

When enough water is accumulated

inside the fuel filter, the warning light

(

) illuminates with the ignition

switch in the ON position.

In this case, we recommend you to

have the system checked by a

HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

OTM078027R

The air cleaner filter can be cleaned

NOTICE

for inspection using compressed air.

When the accumulated water is not

Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,

drained at the proper timing, water

as water will damage the filter.

may permeate in the fuel filter,

If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be

damaging the major vehicle com-

replaced.

ponents, such as the fuel system.

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Information

If the vehicle is operated in extremely

dusty or sandy areas, replace the element

more often than the usual recommended

intervals.

NOTICE

• Do not drive with the air cleaner

filter removed. This will result in

excessive engine wear.

OTM078028R

OTM078029R

• When removing the air cleaner

1. Pull down the air cleaner filter

filter, be careful that dust or dirt

cover (1).

does not enter the air intake, or

damage may result.

• Use HYUNDAI genuine parts.

Use of non-genuine parts could

damage the air flow sensor.

OTM078030R

2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner.

3. Pull down the lever to the

UNLOCK position.

4. Replace the air cleaner filter.

5. Reassemble the air cleaner cover

in the reverse order.

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Maintenance

CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER

Filter inspection

If the vehicle is operated in the

severely air-polluted cities or on dusty

rough roads for a long period, it

should be inspected more frequently

and replaced earlier. When you, the

owner, replace the climate control air

filter, replace it performing the follow-

ing procedure, and be careful to

avoid damaging other components.

OTM078031R

OIK077021

Replace the filter according to the

2. Remove the support strap (1).

4. Replace the climate control air filter.

Maintenance Schedule.

5. Reassemble in the reverse order

of disassembly.

Filter replacement

NOTICE

Install a new climate control air filter

in the correct direction with the

arrow symbol(↓) facing downwards,

otherwise, it may be noisy and the

effectiveness of the filter may be

reduced.

OTM078033

3. Remove the climate control air filter

case whilst pressing the lock on the

OTM078032R

right side of the cover.

1. With the glove box open, remove

the stoppers on both sides.

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WIPER BLADES

Blade inspection

Front windscreen wiper service

Information

positions

Contamination of either the wind-

Wiper blades are a consumable item

screen or the wiper blades with for-

and normal wear of the wipers may not

eign matter can reduce the effective-

be covered by your vehicle warranty.

ness of the windscreen wipers.

Common sources of contamination

are insects, tree sap, and hot wax

Blade replacement

treatments used by some commer-

When the wipers no longer clean

cial car washes. If the blades are not

adequately, the blades may be worn

wiping properly, clean both the win-

or cracked, and require replacement.

dow and the blades with a good

cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse

NOTICE

thoroughly with clean water.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

NOTICE

OTM078056E

or other components, do not attempt

to move the wipers manually.

This vehicle has a "hidden" wiper

To prevent damage to the wiper

design which means that the wipers

blades, arms or other compo-

cannot be lifted when they are in

nents, do not:

NOTICE

their bottom resting position.

• Use petrol, kerosene, paint thin-

The use of a non-specified wiper

1. Within 20 seconds of turning off

ner, or other solvents on or near

blade could result in wiper mal-

the engine, hold the wiper lever

them.

function and failure.

down to the

position for about

• Attempt to move the wipers

2 seconds until the wipers move to

manually.

NOTICE

the top wipe position.

• Use non-specified wiper blades.

2. At this time you can lift the wipers

• In order to prevent damage to the

off the windscreen.

bonnet and the wiper arms, the

Information

wiper arms should only be lifted

3. Gently put the wipers back down

Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-

when in the top wiping position.

onto the windscreen.

matic car washes have been known to

• Always return the wiper arms to

4. Turn the wipers to any ON position

make the windscreen difficult to clean.

the windscreen before driving.

to return the wipers to the bottom

resting position.

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Maintenance

Type A

Type B

OOS077074R

3. Remove the wiper blade from the

OOS077072R

OJS078073AU

wiper arm.

1. Raise the wiper arm.

4. Install a new wiper blade assem-

bly in the reverse order of removal.

5. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

screen.

OOS077073R

1. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then

OLF074018R

lift up the wiper blade.

2. Lift up the wiper blade clip. Then

2. Whilst pushing the lock (1), pull

pull down the blade assembly and

down the wiper blade (2).

remove it.

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Rear window wiper blade

OIK077068R

OTL075051

3. Install the new blade assembly in

2. Install the new blade assembly by

OTL075050

the reverse order of removal.

inserting the centre part into the

1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out

slot in the wiper arm until it clicks

4. Return the wiper arm on the wind-

the wiper blade assembly.

into place.

screen.

3. Make sure the blade assembly is

installed firmly by trying to pull it

slightly.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms

or other components, we recommend

that the wiper blades be replaced by a

HYUNDAI authorised repairer.

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Maintenance

BATTERY

WARNING

Batteries contain sulfu-

• The electrical ignition system

ric acid which is highly

works with high voltage.

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or

corrosive. Do not allow

NEVER touch these compo-

DEATH to you or bystanders,

acid to contact your

nents with the engine running

always follow these precautions

eyes, skin or clothing.

or when the ignition switch is

when working near or handling

in the ON position.

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

the battery:

your eyes with clean water for at

Always read and follow

least 15 minutes and get imme-

NOTICE

instructions carefully

diate medical attention. If acid

when handling a battery.

gets on your skin, thoroughly

• When you do not use the vehicle

wash the area. If you feel pain or

for a long time in a low tempera-

Wear eye protection

a burning sensation, get med-

ture area, disconnect the battery

designed to protect the

ical attention immediately.

and keep it indoors.

eyes from acid splashes.

• When lifting a plastic-cased

• Always charge the battery fully

Keep all flames, sparks,

battery, excessive pressure

to prevent battery case damage

or smoking materials

on the case may cause battery

in low temperature areas.

away from the battery.

acid to leak. Lift with a battery

Hydrogen is always

carrier or with your hands on

NOTICE

present in battery cells,

opposite corners.

is highly combustible,

If you connect unauthorised elec-

• Do not attempt to jump start

and may explode if ignit-

tronic devices to the battery, the

your vehicle if your battery is

ed.

battery may be discharged. Never

frozen.

use unauthorised devices.

Keep batteries out of

• NEVER attempt to recharge

reach of children.

the battery when the vehicle’s

battery cables are connected

to the battery.

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For best battery service

If not, it may corrode the battery or

Information - For batteries

other components. Finally, securely

marked with UPPER and LOWER

close the cell cap. However, we recom-

mend you to contact a HYUNDAI

authorised repairer for better battery

service.

Battery capacity label

■ Example

OTM078034

OHYK077011

•

Keep the battery securely mounted.

•

Keep the battery top clean and dry.

If your vehicle is equipped with a bat-

•

Keep the terminals and connec-

tery marked with LOWER (MIN) and

tions clean, tight, and coated with

UPPER (MAX) on the side, you

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

should check the electrolyte level.

•

Rinse any spilled electrolyte from

The electrolyte level should be

OLMB073072

the battery immediately with a

between LOWER (MIN) and UPPER

The actual battery label in the vehicle

(MAX). When the electrolyte level is

solution of water and baking soda.

may differ from the illustration.

low, add distilled (or de-mineralized)

•

If the vehicle is not going to be

water. (Never add sulfuric acids or

1. CMF60L-BCI

: The HYUNDAI

used for an extended time, discon-

other electrolyte).

model name of battery

nect the battery cables.

Be careful not to spill distilled (or de-

2.12V : The nominal voltage

mineralized) water over the battery

3.60Ah(20HR) : The nominal capaci-

surface or other adjacent components.

ty (in Ampere hours)

Also, do not overfill the battery cells.

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Maintenance

4.92RC : The nominal reserve capac-

WARNING

•

Watch the battery during

ity (in min.)

charging, and stop or reduce

5.550CCA : The cold-test current in

Always follow these instruc-

the charging rate if the battery

amperes by SAE

tions when recharging your

cells begin boiling violently.

6.440A

: The cold-test current in

vehicle’s battery to avoid the

•

The negative battery cable

amperes by EN

risk of SERIOUS INJURY or

must be removed first and

DEATH from explosions or acid

installed last when the battery

burns:

is disconnected. Disconnect

Battery recharging

•

Before performing mainte-

the battery charger in the fol-

By battery charger

nance or recharging the bat-

lowing order:

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

tery, turn off all accessories

(1) Turn off the battery charg-

calcium-based battery.

and place the Engine Start/

er main switch.

• If the battery becomes discharged

Stop button to the OFF posi-

(2) Unhook the negative

in a short time (because, for exam-

tion.

clamp from the negative

ple, the headlights or interior lights

•

Keep all flames, sparks, or

battery terminal.

were left on whilst the vehicle was

smoking materials away from

not in use), recharge it by slow

(3) Unhook the positive clamp

the battery.

charging (trickle) for 10 hours.

from the positive battery

•

Always work outdoors or in an

terminal.

• If the battery gradually discharges

area with plenty of ventilation.

because of high electric load whilst

•

Always use a genuine

•

Wear eye protection when

the vehicle is being used, recharge

HYUNDAI approved battery

it at 20-30A for two hours.

checking the battery during

when you replace the battery.

charging.

•

The battery must be removed

from the vehicle and placed in

a well ventilated area.

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By jump starting

Reset items

CAUTION

After a jump start from a good bat-

The following items may need to be

tery, drive the vehicle for 20-30 min-

reset after the battery has been dis-

AGM battery (if equipped)

utes before it is shutoff. The vehicle

charged or the battery has been dis-

•

Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)

may not restart if you shut it off

connected.

batteries are maintenance-

before the battery had a chance to

•

Auto up/down window

free and we recommend that

adequately recharge. See

“Jump

•

Sunroof

the AGM battery be serviced

Starting” in chapter 6 for more infor-

by a HYUNDAI authorised

mation on jump starting procedures.

•

Trip computer

repairer. For charging your

•

Climate control system

AGM battery, use only fully

Information

•

Driver position memory system

automatic battery chargers

that are specially developed

An inappropriately disposed

•

Clock

for AGM batteries.

of battery can be harmful to

•

Audio system

the environment and human

•

When replacing the AGM bat-

health.

tery, we recommend that you

use parts for replacement

Dispose of the battery according to

from a HYUNDAI authorised

your local law(s) or regulations.

repairer.

•

Do not open or remove the

cap on top of the battery. This

may cause leaks of internal

electrolyte that could result in

severe injury.

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Maintenance

TYRES AND WHEELS

Tyre care

WARNING

•

Replace tyres that are worn,

show uneven wear, or are dam-

Tyre failure may cause loss of

aged. Worn tyres can cause

vehicle control resulting in an

loss of braking effectiveness,

accident. To reduce risk of

steering control, or traction.

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH,

•

ALWAYS replace tyres with

take the following precautions:

the same size as each tyre

•

Inspect your tyres monthly for

that was originally supplied

proper inflation as well as

with this vehicle. Using tyres

wear and damage.

and wheels other than the rec-

ommended sizes could cause

•

The recommended cold tyre

unusual handling characteris-

pressure for your vehicle can

tics, poor vehicle control, or

OTM078063R

be found in this manual and on

negatively affect your vehi-

the tyre label located on the

For proper maintenance, safety, and

cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System

driver’s side centre pillar.

maximum fuel economy, you must

(ABS) resulting in a serious

Always use a tyre pressure

always maintain recommended tyre

accident.

gauge to measure tyre pres-

inflation pressures and stay within the

sure. Tyres with too much or

load limits and weight distribution rec-

too little pressure wear

ommended for your vehicle.

unevenly causing poor han-

All specifications (sizes and pressures)

dling.

can be found on a label attached to the

•

Check the pressure of the

driver’s side centre pillar.

spare every time you check

the pressure of the other tyres

on your vehicle.

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Recommended cold tyre infla-

WARNING

CAUTION

tion pressures

All tyre pressures

(including the

Recommended pressures must

•

Under-inflation results in

spare) should be checked when the

be maintained for the best ride,

excessive wear, poor handling

tyres are cold. “Cold tyres” means

vehicle handling, and minimum

and reduced fuel economy.

the vehicle has not been driven for at

tyre wear.

Wheel deformation is also

least three hours or has been driven

Over-inflation or under-inflation

possible. Keep your tyre pres-

for less than 1 mile (1.6 km).

sures at the proper levels. If a

can reduce tyre life, adversely

Warm tyres normally exceed recom-

affect vehicle handling, and

tyre frequently needs refilling,

mended cold tyre pressures by 28 to

lead to sudden tyre failure that

we recommend it be checked

41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not release air

could result in loss of vehicle

by a HYUNDAI authorised

from warm tyres to adjust the pres-

control resulting in an accident.

repairer.

sure or the tyres will be under-inflat-

•

Over-inflation produces a

Severe under-inflation can lead

ed. For recommended inflation pres-

to severe heat build-up, causing

harsh ride, excessive wear at

sure, refer to “Tyre and Wheels” in

the centre of the tyre tread,

blowouts, tread separation and

chapter 8.

other tyre failures that can

and a greater possibility of

damage from road hazards.

result in the loss of vehicle con-

trol resulting in an accident.

This risk is much higher on hot

days and when driving for long

periods at high speeds.

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