Safety Warning

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2011SANTA FE GLS, 3.5 G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)/ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) DIAGNOSISDTC C1261: STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NOT CALIBRATEDGENERAL INFORMATIONDTC DETECTING CONDITION

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWD

General Information: DTC Detecting Condition

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

Item	Detecting Condition	Possible cause
DTC Strategy	Signal Monitoring	A fail of SAS 0 set
Monitoring Period	During SAS 0 set.
Enable Conditions	The position of steering wheel is out of specified range (straight position, a max. error ±5°) during SAS 0 setting. When SAS is not calibrated.
Fail Safe	Reduced controller function caused by faulty SAS signal. Allow the ABS/EBD control. The ESC warning lamp is activated.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.