2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual - Page 142

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1 VENTILATION B710A01A-AAT B730A01CM-AAT 131 Operation Tips o To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from entering the car through the ventilation system, temporarily set the air intake ). control to ( ) Be sure to return the control to ( when the irritation has passed to keep fresh air in the vehicle. This will help keep the driver alert and comfortable. o Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just ahead of the windshield. Care should be taken that these are not blocked by leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions. o To prevent interior fog on the windshield, set the air intake control to the ) position, fan speed to the fresh air ( desired position, turn on the air conditioning system, and adjust temperature control to desired temperature. OCM051040A To operate the ventilation system: o Set the air intake control switch to the ) position. fresh air ( o To direct all intake air to the dashboard vents, set the airflow control to the face ( ) position. o Adjust the fan speed control to the desired speed. o Set the temperature control between "Cool" and "Warm". o If the interior of the car is hot when you first get in, open the windows for a few minutes to expel the hot air. o When you are using the air conditioning system, keep all windows closed to keep hot air out. o When moving slowly, as in heavy traffic, shift to a lower gear. This increases engine speed, which in turn increases the speed of the air conditioning compressor. o On steep grades, turn the air conditioning off to avoid the possibility of the engine over-heating. o During winter months or in periods when the air conditioning is not used regularly, run the air conditioning once every month for a few minutes. This will help circulate the lubricants and keep your system in peak operating condition.