Driving your vehicle -> Before driving for Your Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2023

Driving your vehicle  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Before entering the vehicle  
śꢀ Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),  
and outside lights are clean and  
unobstructed.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or  
DEATH, take the following precautions:  
śꢀ ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All  
passengers must be properly belted  
whenever the vehicle is moving.  
For more information, refer to “Seat  
Belts” section in chapter 3.  
śꢀ Always drive defensively. Assume  
other drivers or pedestrians may be  
careless and make mistakes.  
śꢀ Remove frost, snow, or ice.  
śꢀ Visually check the tires for uneven  
wear and damage.  
śꢀ Check under the vehicle for any sign  
of leaks.  
śꢀ Be sure there are no obstacles behind  
you if you intend to back up.  
śꢀ Stay focused on the task of driving.  
Driver distraction can cause  
accidents.  
Before starting  
śꢀ Make sure the hood, the liftgate, and  
the doors are securely closed and  
locked.  
śꢀ Leave plenty of space between you  
and the vehicle in front of you.  
śꢀ Adjust the position of the seat and  
steering wheel.  
WARNING  
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.  
śꢀ Adjust the inside and side view  
mirrors.  
Drinking or taking drugs and driving  
is dangerous and may result in an  
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or  
DEATH.  
Drunk driving is the number one  
contributor to the highway death  
toll each year. Even a small amount  
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,  
perceptions and judgment. Just  
one drink can reduce your ability to  
respond to changing conditions and  
emergencies and your reaction time  
gets worse with each additional drink.  
śꢀ Verify all the lights work.  
śꢀ Fasten your seat belt. Check that all  
passengers have fastened their seat  
belts.  
śꢀ Check the gauges and indicators  
in the instrument panel and the  
messages on the instrument display  
when the ignition switch is in the ON  
position.  
śꢀ Check that any items you are carrying  
are stored properly or fastened down  
securely.  
Driving while under the influence  
of drugs is as dangerous or more  
dangerous than driving under the  
influence of alcohol.  
You are much more likely to have a  
serious accident if you drink or take  
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or  
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride  
with a driver who has been drinking  
or taking drugs. Choose a designated  
driver or call a taxi.  
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