Features Of Your Hyundai; Fuel Recommendations - Hyundai 2001 Santa Fe Owner's Manual

1. FEATURES OF
YOUR HYUNDAI
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FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Use Unleaded Gasoline
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane
Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher must be used in your Hyundai.
If leaded gasoline is used, it will cause the
catalytic converter to become ineffective and
the emission control system to malfunction.
This can also result in increased maintenance
expense.
To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel, the
larger nozzle used with leaded gasoline at

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

service stations cannot be inserted into the
fuel tank opening of your Hyundai.
WARNING:
o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle
shut off when refueling.
o The fuel cap must be tightened at least
3 clicks, otherwise "
illuminate.
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What About Gasohol?
Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline
and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be
used in your Hyundai. However, if your engine
develops driveability problems, the use of
100% unleaded gasoline is recommended.
Fuels with unspecified quantities of alcohol, or
alcohols other than ethanol, should not be
used.
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Use of MTBE
Hyundai recommends that fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0%
vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not
be used in your Hyundai.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxy-
gen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle
performance and produce vapor lock or hard
starting.
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Do Not Use Methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol)
should not be used in your Hyundai. This type
of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and
damage components of the fuel system.
CAUTION:
" light may
Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance problems that
are caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Me-
thyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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Operation in Foreign Countries
If you are going to drive your Hyundai in
another country, be sure to:
o Observe all regulations regarding registra-
tion and insurance.
o Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-
able.
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Gasolines for Cleaner Air
To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai
recommends that you use gasolines treated
with detergent additives, which help prevent
deposit formation in the engine. These
gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and
the Emission Control System performance.
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