Owners of other Hyundai or Kia vehicles such as the Optima, Cadenza, K900, Sorento, Sportage, Sedona, Soul, Elantra, Veloster, Sonata, Azera, Tucson, Forte, Genesis, Cerato, Spectra, Accent, Sephia, i20, i30, ix35, i40 and Equus may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

The 3rd generation Santa Fe is equipped with the relatively newer style low profile mini blade fuses.

A white plastic fuse puller tool should be included on the engine bay electrical block.

The engine bay fuse box is located next to the air filter housing and behind the driver side headlight assembly.

Push in the tab on the front edge of the fuse box cover to release the retaining clip.

Then push in the tab on the back side of the cover to release the second retaining clip.

Pull the cover straight off the fuse box.

Turn over the cover to view the fuse location diagram. There is also another fuse location diagram in the owner's manual.

The interior passenger compartment fuse panel is located behind a rectangular shaped access cover on the bottom left of the dashboard. It is located near where the driver's left knee would normally reside.

Insert your fingers in to the opening at the bottom of the access cover and gently pull it straight out.

Pinch the end of the fuse puller tool to open the jaws.

To check the old fuse, hold it up to a light bulb.

If the thin metal strip in the translucent plastic middle of the old fuse appears to be burnt or broken, the old fuse is most likely faulty or "blown" and should be replaced with a new one of the same amperage rating.

Push a new low profile mini blade fuse of the same amperage rating (e.g. 5, 10, 15, 20, 25) straight in to the socket.

If necessary, you can also use the slightly taller standard mini blade fuses which will just stick out of the socket a bit.

If the metal band or bar in the center of the old fuse appears to be intact, the old fuse is most likely still good.

Since new fuses are so inexpensive, the old fuse should still be replaced as part of your electrical issue troubleshooting process.

Line up the engine bay fuse box cover and push it down in to place until you hear or feel the two retaining clips "click".

Re-insert the top edge of the interior fuse panel access cover in to the dashboard and then gently pop in the bottom edge.

Test the electrical component you were having problems with such as the radio, power windows, headlights, tail lights, window wipers, horn, rear wiper, gauges, A/C system, etc.

If you are still having the same issue, there may be a shorted wire or the component itself needs to be replaced.

Be sure to record the fuse change in your vehicle's service records.

For more, check out all of my 2013-2016 Hyundai Santa Fe DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.