2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner’s Manual

The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe stands out as an appealing midsize crossover SUV that skillfully combines cutting-edge style with useful practicality. Up to seven passengers can be accommodated inside the vehicle’s interior, which features a spacious and well-appointed cabin. Its appearance features fluidic sculpture styling, accented by a distinctive hexagonal grille and LED daytime running lights. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and the 3.3-liter V6 engine, both mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, are available in the Santa Fe. Antilock brakes, stability control, and available high-tech systems like blind-spot monitoring and forward collision prevention are all safety features. The 2015 Santa Fe offers alternatives to fit different needs and preferences thanks to its several trim levels, making it a well-rounded option in the crossover SUV market.

FUEL FILLER LID

Opening the fuel filler lid

The fuel filler lid must be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling the fuel filler lid opener lever located on the driver’s door.

NOTICE
If the fuel filler lid will not open because ice has formed around it, tap lightly or push on the lid to break the ice and release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If necessary, spray around the lid with an approved de-icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

1. Stop the engine.
2. Pull the fuel filler lid opener lever, then the fuel filler lid will pop up.
3. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to fully open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel tank cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.

Closing the fuel filler lid

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks one time. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly making sure that it is securely closed.

WARNING – Refueling

• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cover your clothes or skin and thus subject you to the risk of fire and burns. Always remove the fuel cap carefully and slowly. If the cap is venting fuel or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until the condition stops before completely removing the cap.
• Do not “top off” after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.
• Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise, the Malfunction Indicator Light will illuminate.
• Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-vent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

WARNING – Refueling dangers
Automotive fuels are flammable materials.When refueling, please note the following guidelines carefully. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in severe personal injury, severe burns or death by fire or explosion.

• Read and follow all warnings posted at the gas station facility.
• Before refueling, note the location of the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if available, at the gas station facility.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you should eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touch-ing another metal part of the vehicle, a safe distance away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle, or another gas source.
• Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refueling since you can generate static electricity by touching, rubbing or sliding against any item or fabric (polyester, satin, nylon, etc.) capable of producing static electricity. Static electricity discharge can ignite fuel vapors resulting in rapid burning. If you must re-enter the vehicle, you should once again eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity discharge by touching a metal part of the vehicle, away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle or another gasoline source.
• When using an approved portable fuel container, be sure to place the container on the ground prior to refueling. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refueling has begun, contact with the vehicle should be maintained until the filling is complete. Use only approved portable plastic fuel containers designed to carry and store gasoline.
• Do not use cellular phones while refueling. Electric current and/or electronic interference from cellular phones can potentially ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
• When refueling, always shut the engine off. Sparks pro-duced by electrical compo-nents related to the engine can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refueling is com-plete, check to make sure the filler cap and filler door are securely closed, before start-ing the engine.
• DO NOT use matches or a lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cigarette in your vehicle while at a gas station especially during refueling. Automotive fuel is highly flammable and can, when ignited, result in fire.
• If a fire breaks out during refu-eling, leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and immediately con-tact the manager of the gas station and then contact the local fire department or 911. Follow any safety instructions they provide.

Emergency fuel filer door release

If the fuel filler door does not open using the remote fuel filler door release, you can open it manually. Unsnap and remove the panel in the cargo area. Pull the handle outward slightly.

CAUTION
Do not pull the handle exces-sively, otherwise the luggage area trim or release handle may be damaged.

PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the sunroof control lever located on the overhead console.

Type A
The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or tilted when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

Type B
The sunroof can be operated for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the front doors are opened, the sunroof cannot be opened even with-in the 30 seconds period.

• In cold and wet climates, the sun-roof may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
• After the vehicle is washed or in a rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.

CAUTION – Sunroof control lever
Do not continue to move the sun-roof control lever after the sun-roof is fully opened, closed, or tilted. Damage to the motor or system components could occur.

CAUTION
Make sure the sunroof is fully closed when leaving your vehi-cle. If the sunroof is opened, rain or snow may leak through the sunroof and wet the interior as well as cause theft.

Sunroof open warning (if equipped)

Type A
If the driver removes the ignition key (smart key: turns off the engine) and opens the driver-side door when the sunroof is not fully closed.

Type B
If the driver removes the ignition key (smart key: turns off the engine) when the sunroof is not fully closed.

The warning chime will sound for a few seconds and the message “Sunroof Open” will appear on the LCD display. Close the sunroof securely when leaving your vehicle.

Sunshade

To open the sunshade
Press the sunshade open button (1).

To close the sunshade when the sunroof glass is closed

Type A.

• Press the sunshade close button (2).
  • When you press the sunshade close button (2) with the sunroof glass opened, the sunshade will be closed halfway.
• Push the sunroof control lever for-ward or pull it down.

Type B

• Press the sunshade close button (2).
  • When you press the sunshade close button (2) with the sunroof glass opened, the sunshade will be closed halfway, then sunroof glass will be closed and then sun-shade will be fully closed finally.

To stop the sliding at any point, press the sunshade control switch momen-tarily.

Sliding the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed
If you pull the sunroof control lever backward, the sunshade and sunroof glass will slide all the way open. To stop the sunroof movement at any point, pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily.

When the sunshade is opened
If you pull the sunroof control lever backward, the sunroof glass will slide all the way open. To stop the sunroof movement at any point, pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily.

Tilting the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed
If you push the sunroof control lever upward, the sunshade will slide halfway open then the sunroof glass will tilt. To stop the sunroof movement at any point, pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily.

When the sunshade is opened
If you push the sunroof control lever upward, the sunroof glass will tilt. To stop the sunroof movement at any point, pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily.

Closing the sunroof
To close (or tilt down) the sunroof

• – Pull the sunroof glass control lever downward (or forward).

Type A
When you pull the sunroof glass control lever downward (or forward) with the sunshade opened, the sunshade will be closed halfway and then the glass will be closed (or tilt down) and then the sunshade will be fully closed finally.

Type B
When you pull the sunroof glass control lever downward (or forward) with the sunshade opened, the glass will be closed (or tilt down).

To stop the sunroof movement at any point, pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily.

Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is detected while the sunroof glass or sunshade is closing automatically, it will reverse the direction, and then stop. The auto reverse function does not work if a tiny obstacle is between the sliding glass or sunshade and the sunroof sash. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the sunroof before closing it. Do not extend the face, neck, arms or body outside the sunroof while driving.

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