2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual - Page 71

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI B530A01A-AAT B540A01O-AAT B540B02O-AAT 1- 59 PARKING BRAKE TAIL GATE Tail gate Window B530A01O B540A01O B540B01O Always engage the parking brake before leaving the car. This also turns on the parking brake indicator light when the key is in the "ON" or "START" position. Before driving away, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and the indicator light is off. o To engage the parking brake, pull the lever up as far as possible. o To release the parking brake, pull up and press the thumb button. Then, while holding the button in, lower the brake lever. ! WARNING: The tail gate should always be kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the car resulting in serious illness or death to the occupants. See additional warnings concerning exhaust gases on page 2-2. o The tail gate is opened by first turning the key clockwise to release the lock, then raising the door manually. o To close, lower the door, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the door is securely fastened, always try to pull it up again. o When you push the tail gate window release button to open the tail gate window, it will spring up slightly. Raise the tail gate window. The window will raise completly by itself after it has been raised halfway. o To close the tail gate window, lower the tail gate window, and it will close by itself. To be sure the tail gate window is securely fastened, always try to pull it up again. NOTE: The tail gate window lock is operated is in connection with the tail gate lock. To open the tail gate window make sure the tail gate is unlocked with a key or the central door locking switch.