Hyundai Santa Fe (DM): Vehicle handling instructions - IntroductionHyundai Santa Fe (DM): 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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Driver's and passenger's front air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System and the lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating positions. The indications of the system's presence are ...

Emergency Fastening Device (EFD). Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 2. To remove the locking mechanism (A), using a (-) driver (B) turn it counter clockwise. From ...

Description and Operation
Description Burglar Alarm State [B/A State] B/A State Description DISARM 1. In "DISARM" state, no vehicle start inhibition. So, when door, hood, or Tailgate is opened, there is no alarm sound ...