Get Driving your vehicle -> Four wheel drive Guide for Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2023

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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) delivers engine

power to front and rear wheels for

maximum traction. 4WD is useful when

extra traction is required, such as when

driving on, muddy, wet, or snow-covered

roads.

NOTICE

śꢀ Do not drive in water if the level

is higher than the bottom of the

vehicle.

śꢀ Check your brake condition once

you are out of mud or water. Depress

the brake pedal several times as you

move slowly until you feel normal

braking return.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH:

śꢀ Shorten your scheduled

maintenance interval if you drive in

off-road conditions such as sand,

mud or water (see "Maintenance

Under Severe Usage Conditions"

section in chapter 9).

śꢀ Do not drive in conditions that

exceed the vehicles intended

design such as challenging off-road

conditions.

śꢀ Avoid high speeds when cornering or

śꢀ Always wash your vehicle thoroughly

after off road use, especially the

bottom of the vehicle.

turning.

śꢀ Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane

changes or fast, sharp turns.

śꢀ The risk of a rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your

vehicle at highway speeds.

śꢀ Loss of control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway

and the driver over steers to reenter

the roadway.

śꢀ Be sure to equip the vehicle with four

tires of the same size and type.

śꢀ Make sure that a full time 4WD

vehicle is towed by a flat bed tow

truck.

śꢀ In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

Instead, slow down before pulling

back into the travel lanes.

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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) operation

Four Wheel Drive (4WD) mode selection

Transfer

mode

Selection

button

Indicator

light

Description

In the 4WD AUTO mode, under normal

operating conditions, onventional 2WD

vehicles. If the system determines

there is a need for four wheel drive, the

engine’s driving power is distributed to

all four wheels automatically.

Use this mode when driving on normal

roads.

If you select the "Driving force

distribution" in the cluster, Driving force

distribution (4WD) state is displayed.

4WD AUTO

(4WD LOCK is

deactivated)

(not

illuminated)

In the 4WD LOCK mode, the system is

deactivated when vehicle speed is over

37 mph (60 km/h) and the mode is shifted

to 4WD AUTO mode. If the vehicle speed

slows down to 37 mph (60 km/h), the

mode shifts back to the 4WD LOCK mode.

If 4WD Lock is activated, the driving force

distribution in the cluster is not displayed.

Use this mode when driving up or down

steep inclines, driving off-road, driving on

sandy and muddy roads, etc., to maximize

traction

4WD LOCK

(illuminated)

WARNING

If 4WD warning light ( ) stays on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a

malfunction with the 4WD system. When the 4WD warning light ( ) illuminates have

the vehicle be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

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Auto Four Wheel Drive mode (normal

CAUTION

When driving on normal roads,

deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by

pushing the 4WD LOCK button (4WD

LOCK indicator light goes off). Driving

on normal roads with the 4WD LOCK

mode, especially, when cornering

may cause mechanical noise or

driving) (if equipped)

If the 4WD system determines there is a

need for four wheel drive, the engine's

driving power is distributed to all four

wheels automatically.

vibration. The noise and vibration will

disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is

deactivated. Prolonged driving with the

noise and vibration may damage some

parts of the power train.

NOTICE

śꢀ When the 4WD LOCK mode is

deactivated, a sensation may be felt

as the driving power is delivered

entirely to the front wheels.

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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) selection

(if equipped)

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Selected mode

Description

śꢀUse this mode when driving on normal roads.

śꢀUnder normal operating conditions, the vehicle

operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the

system determines there is a need for four wheel

drive, the engine's driving power is distributed to all

four wheels automatically.

Auto 4WD

(Normal driving)

-

śꢀUse this mode when driving on slippery roads.

śꢀThe engine’s driving power is properly distributed to

the wheels, to help start the vehicle stably on slippery

roads or keep tires from slipping.

SNOW

Be sure to maintain Auto 4WD mode when driving on normal roads. If you drive with

the 4WD Lock mode on normal roads or curved roads, it may damage 4WD parts and

cause vibration and noise. However, vibration and noise are normal conditions that will

disappear when Auto 4WD mode is selected. Also, when the vehicle is changed from

4WD Lock to Auto 4WD, a sensation may be felt as driving power is delivered to the

rear wheels.

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Driving in sand or mud

For safe 4WD operation

śꢀ Maintain slow and constant speed.

Operate the accelerator pedal slowly

to ensure safe driving (wheel-slip

prevention).

Before driving

śꢀ Make sure all passengers are wearing

seat belts.

śꢀ Sit upright and closer to the steering

wheel than usual. Adjust the steering

wheel to a position comfortable for

you to drive.

śꢀ Keep sufficient distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

śꢀ Reduce vehicle speed and always

check the road condition.

Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

śꢀ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

sudden brake applications, and sharp

turns to prevent getting stuck.

śꢀ Start off slowly by applying the

accelerator pedal gently.

śꢀ When the vehicle is stuck in snow,

sand or mud, the tires may not

operate.

śꢀ Use snow tires or tire chains.

śꢀ Keep sufficient distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

śꢀ This is to protect the transmission and

śꢀ Apply engine braking during

deceleration by using the paddle

shifter (manual shift mode) and

manually selecting a lower gear.

not a malfunction.

NOTICE

Moving the vehicle forcibly to get out

of mud or sand can cause damage/

overheat of the engine or damage/

breakdown of the transmission,

śꢀ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

sudden brake applications, and sharp

turns to prevent skids.

differential or 4WD system as well as

damage to tires. If excessive wheel slip

occurs after entering a sandy/muddy

road, the vehicle may fall into the sand/

mud. When it happens, put a stone or

a tree branch under the tire, and then

try to pull out the vehicle, or try to get it

unstuck by repeatedly moving forwards

and backwards.

Information

When using Snow Tires, mount them on

all four wheels.

If a full set of chains is not available for

an 4WD vehicle when using tire chains,

chains may be installed on the front wheels

only.

For more details on Snow Tires and Tire

Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section

later in this chapter.

CAUTION

Mud or snow

If one of the front or rear wheels

begins to spin in mud, snow, etc., the

vehicle can sometimes be driven out by

engaging the accelerator pedal further;

however avoid running the engine

continuously at high rpm because doing

so could damage the AWD system.

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śꢀ When the message “Trans cooled.

Resume driving” appears you can

continue to drive your vehicle.

śꢀ If the warning messages in the LCD

display continue to blink, for your

safety, have the system checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Driving up or down hills

śꢀ Driving uphill

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- Before starting off, check if it is

possible to drive uphill.

- Drive as straight as possible.

śꢀ Driving downhill

- Do not change gear while driving

downhill. Select gear before driving

downhill.

- Drive slowly using engine braking

while driving downhill.

- Drive straight as possible.

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WARNING

Transmission overheated

Exercise extreme caution driving up or

down steep hills. The vehicle may flip

over depending on the grade, terrain,

water and mud conditions.

śꢀ When driving on muddy and sandy

roads under the severe condition, the

transmission could be overheated.

śꢀ When the transmission is overheated,

the safe protection mode engages

and the “Transmission Hot! Park with

engine on: warning message will

appear on the LCD display with a

chime.

śꢀ If this occurs, pull over to a safe

location, stop the vehicle with the

engine running, apply the brakes and

shift the vehicle to P (Park), and allow

the transmission to cool.

WARNING

Do not drive across the contour of steep

hills. A slight change in the wheel angle

can destabilize the vehicle, or a stable

vehicle may lose stability if the vehicle

stops its forward motion. Your vehicle

may roll over and lead to a serious injury

or death.

śꢀ If you ignore this warning, the driving

condition may become worse.

You may experience abrupt shifts,

frequent shifts, or jerkiness. To return

to the normal driving condition, stop

the vehicle and apply the foot brake

or shift into P (Park). Then allow the

transmission to cool for a few minutes

with engine on, before driving off.

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Driving through water

śꢀ Try to avoid driving in deep standing

water. It may stall your engine and

clog your exhaust pipes.

Emergency precautions

Tires

When replacing tires, be sure to equip

all four tires with the same size, type,

tread patterns, brand and load-carrying

capacity.

śꢀ Do not change gear while driving in

water.

CAUTION

WARNING

Always drive slowly in water. If you

drive too fast, water may get into the

engine compartment and wet the

ignition system causing your vehicle to

suddenly stop.

Do not use tire and wheel with different

size and type from the one originally

installed on your vehicle. It can affect

the safety and performance of your

vehicle, which could lead to steering

failure or rollover causing serious injury.

Additional driving conditions

In an emergency situation, a compact

spare tire (if equipped) or Tire Mobility

Kit (if equipped) may be used. But,

do not use the compact spare tire

continuously. Repair or replace the

original tire as soon as possible to avoid

failure of the differential or 4WD system.

śꢀ Become familiar with the off-road

conditions before driving.

śꢀ Always pay attention when driving off-

road and avoid dangerous areas.

śꢀ Drive slowly when driving in heavy

wind.

śꢀ Reduce vehicle speed when

cornering. The center of gravity

of 4WD vehicles is higher than

conventional 2WD vehicles, making

them more likely to roll over when you

rapidly turn corners.

WARNING

Never start or run the engine while

an 4WD vehicle is raised on a jack.

The vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack

causing serious injury or death to you or

those nearby.

śꢀ Always hold the steering wheel firmly

when you are driving off-road.

WARNING

Do hold the steering wheel tightly

when you are driving off-road. You may

hurt your arm by a sudden steering

maneuver or from steering wheel

rebound due to an impact with objects

on the ground. You could lose control

of the steering wheel which may lead to

serious injury or death.

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Towing

WARNING

4WD vehicles must be towed with

a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed

equipment with all the wheels off the

ground. For more details, refer to

"Towing" section in chapter 8.

Keep away from the front of the vehicle

while the vehicle is in gear on the

dynamometer. The vehicle can jump

forward and cause serious injury or

death.

Vehicle inspection

Reducing the risk of a rollover

śꢀ If the vehicle needs to be operated on

a vehicle lift do not attempt to stop

any of the four wheels from turning.

This could damage the 4WD system.

śꢀ Never engage the parking brake while

running the engine on a car lift. This

may damage the 4WD system.

Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is

defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

SUV’s have higher ground clearance

and a narrower track to make them

capable of performing in a wide variety

of off-road applications. The specific

design characteristics give them a higher

center of gravity than ordinary vehicles

making them more likely to roll over if

you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles

have a significantly higher rollover rate

than other types of vehicles. Due to this

risk, driver and passengers are strongly

recommended to buckle their seat belts.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person

is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt.

Dynamometer testing

An 4WD vehicle must be tested on a

special four wheel chassis dynamometer.

There are steps that a driver can make

to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all

possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, do not load your roof rack

with heavy cargo, and never modify your

vehicle in any way.

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[A] : Roll tester (Speedometer),

[B] : Temporary free roller

An 4WD vehicle should not be tested

on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester

must be used, perform the following

procedure:

1. Check the tire pressures

recommended for your vehicle.

2. Place the rear wheels on the roll tester

for a speedometer test as shown in

the illustration.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Place the front wheels on the

temporary free roller as shown in the

illustration.

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WARNING

Rollover

WARNING

Your vehicle is equipped with tires

designed to provide safe ride and

As with other Sports Utility Vehicle

(SUV), failure to operate this vehicle

correctly may result in loss of control,

an accident or vehicle rollover.

śꢀ Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other types

of vehicles.

śꢀ Specific design characteristics

(higher ground clearance, narrower

track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher

center of gravity than ordinary

vehicles.

śꢀ A SUV is not designed for cornering

at the same speeds as conventional

vehicles.

handling capability. Do not use a size

and type of tire and wheel that is

different from the one that is originally

installed on your vehicle. It can affect

the safety and performance of your

vehicle, which could lead to steering

failure or rollover and serious injury.

When replacing the tires, be sure to

equip all four tires with the tire and

wheel of the same size, type, tread,

brand and load-carrying capacity.

If you nevertheless decide to equip

your vehicle with any tire/wheel

combination not recommended by

HYUNDAI for off road driving, you

should not use these tires for highway

driving.

śꢀ Avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers.

śꢀ In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely to

die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Make sure everyone in the vehicle is

properly buckled up.

WARNING

Jacked vehicle

While a full-time 4WD vehicle is being

raised on a jack, never start the engine

or cause the tires to rotate.

There is a danger that rotating tires

touching the ground could cause the

vehicle to fall off the jack and to jump

forward or rearward.

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