Hyundai Santa Fe: Vehicle handling instructions - IntroductionHyundai Santa Fe: Vehicle handling instructions

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover.

Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearance, track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as a conventional 2-wheel drive sedans or sports coupe. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover. Be sure to read the “Reducing the risk of a rollover” driving guidelines, in section 5 of this manual.

Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle. Do not race the engine. ...

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, ...

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Timing Chain. Components and Components Location
Components 1. Timing chain 2. Timing chain guide 3. Timing chain tension arm 4. Timing chain tension 5. Balance shaft chain 6. Balance shaft chain tension arm 7. Balance shaft chain tension 8. Balance ...

Components and Components Location
Components 1. HECU module 2. Front wheel speed sensor 3. Rear wheel speed sensor 4. Yaw rate & Lateral G sensor 5. ABS Warning lamp 6. Parking brake/EBD warning lamp 7. ESC Function/Warning lamp 8. ...

Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Repair procedures
Removal Pressure Side Impact Sensor (P-SIS) • Removal of the airbag must be performed according to the precautions/procedures described previously. • Before disconnecting the side impact sensor connector(s), ...