2011 Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate

Introduction
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Engine oil pressure warning light
*: if equipped ❈: For more detailed explanations, refer
to section 4, “Instrument cluster”.
Passenger’s front air bag OFF indicator*
Seat belt warning light
Tailgate open warning light
High beam indicator
Light on indicator*
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
4WD system warning light* 4WD LOCK indicator*
Malfunction indicator*
Air bag warning lightCruise SET indicator*
Low fuel level warning light
Shift pattern indicator*
Charging system warning light
Low windscreen washer fluid
level warning light*
Door ajar warning light
Glow indicator (Diesel only)
Fuel filter warning light (Diesel only)
ESP indicator*
ESP OFF indicator*Immobiliser indicator*
Low tyre pressure telltale*
Low tyre pressure position telltale*
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Manual transaxle shift indicator*Engine oil level warning light (Diesel engine*)
ECO indicator*
ECO
Cruise indicator*

Safety system of your vehicle
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5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the
seatback backward by pulling on the
folding lever. Pull the seatback firmly
until it clicks into place. Make sure the
seatback is locked in place.
6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.
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WARNING - 3rd row seat
The head restraint on the 3rd row seat should be adjusted so the mid-dle of the head restraint is at thesame height of the top of the occu-
pant's eyes.
If the tailgate is pushed down to
close it when a passenger's head is
not against a properly adjusted
head restraint or a tall person is
seated, the tailgate may hit the
occupant's head, which could
cause injury.
WARNING
When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being
folded down:
Be careful not to damage the seat
belt webbing or buckle. Do not
allow the seat belt webbing or
buckle to get caught or pinched in
the rear seat. Ensure that the seat-
back is completely locked into its
upright position by pushing on the
top of the seatback. Otherwise, in
an accident or sudden stop, the
seat could fold down and allow
cargo to enter the passenger com-
partment, which could result in
serious injury or death.
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Keys / 4-2
Remote keyless entry / 4-5
Smart key / 4-7
Theft-alarm system / 4-10
Door locks / 4-12
Tailgate / 4-16
Windows / 4-18
Bonnet / 4-22
Fuel filler lid / 4-24
Sunroof / 4-28
Steering wheel / 4-32
Mirrors / 4-34
Instrument cluster / 4-38
Rear parking assist system / 4-60
Rearview camera / 4-62
Hazard warning flasher / 4-63
Lighting / 4-64
Wipers and washers / 4-70
Interior light / 4-74
Defroster / 4-77
Manual climate control system / 4-78
Automatic climate control system / 4-87
Windscreen defrosting and defogging / 4-95
Storage compartment / 4-98
Interior features / 4-101
Exterior features / 4-110
Audio system / 4-111
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Features of your vehicle
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock
a door (and tailgate) and even start the
engine without inserting the key.
The functions of the buttons on a smart
key are similar to the remote keyless
entry. (Refer to the “Remote keyless
entry” in this section.)Smart key functions
Carrying the smart key, you may lock and
unlock the vehicle doors (and tailgate).
Also, you may start the engine. Refer to
the following, for more details.
Locking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles or tailgate handle with all
doors (and tailgate) closed and any door
unlocked, locks all the doors (and tail-
gate). The hazard warning lights will blinkonce to indicate that all doors (and tail-
gate) are locked.
The button will only operate when the
smart key is within 28 in. (0.7 m) from the
outside door handle. If you want to make
sure that a door has locked or not, you
should check the door lock button inside
the vehicle or pull the outside door han-
dle.
Even though you press the button, the
doors will not lock and the chime sounds
if any of the following occurs:
The smart key is in the vehicle.
The ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position.
Any door except the tailgate is opened.
SMART KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
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Type BOCM040007R
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Type B

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Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles or tailgate handle with all
doors (and tailgate) closed and locked,
unlocks all the doors (and tailgate). The
hazard warning lights will blink twice toindicate that all doors (and tailgate) are
unlocked. The button will only operate
when the smart key is within 28 in. (0.7
m) from the outside door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the
area of 28 in. (0.7 m) from the front out-
side door handle, other people can alsoopen a door without possession of the
smart key.
Start-up
You can start the engine without inserting
the key. For detailed information refer to
“Starting the engine with a smart key” insection 5. Smart key precautions
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NOTICE
 If, for some reason, you happen to lose your smart key, you will not be able to
start the engine. Tow the vehicle, if
necessary, and contact a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer.
 A maximum of 2 smart keys can be
registered to a single vehicle. If you
lose a smart key, you should immedi-
ately take the vehicle and key to your
HYUNDAI authorised repairer to
protect it from potential theft.
 The smart key will not work if any of
the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the smart key.
- The smart key is near a mobile two-
way radio system or a mobile phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.
When the smart key does not work
properly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the smart key, contact a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.CAUTION
Keep the smart key away from
water or any liquid. If the keyless
entry system is inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it willnot be covered by your manufactur-er’s vehicle warranty.

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This system is designed to provide pro-
tection from unauthorised entry into the
car. This system is operated in three
stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the
second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and
the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig-
gered, the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard warning
lights. D030100AUN-EE
Armed stage
Park the car and stop the engine. Arm
the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the igni-
tion switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and the engine bonnet are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system.
After completion of the steps above, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to
indicate that the system is armed.
If any door (or tailgate) or engine bonnet
remains open, the hazard warning lights
will not blink and the theft-alarm will not
arm. If all doors (and tailgate) and engine
bonnet are closed after the lock button is
pressed, the hazard warning lights blink
once. Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If thesystem is armed whilst a passen-
ger(s) remains in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the
remaining passenger(s) leave the
vehicle. If any door (or tailgate) orengine bonnet is opened within 30
seconds after the system enters the
armed stage, the system is dis-
armed to prevent unnecessaryalarm.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage

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Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs whilst the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened withoutusing ignition key (*) or transmitter (or
smart key).
The tailgate is opened without using ignition key (*) or transmitter (or smart
key).
The engine bonnet is opened. The siren will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
27 seconds, unless the system is dis-
armed. To turn off the system, unlock the
doors with the ignition key (*) or transmit-
ter.
(*) : To enable the ignition key to function, consult your HYUNDAI authorised
repairer. D030400BFD
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
The doors are unlocked using the
transmitter, smart key or ignition key(*).
The engine is started.
The ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion for 30 seconds or more.
After depressing unlock button, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice to indi-
cate that the system is disarmed.
After depressing unlock button, if any
door is not opened within 30 seconds,
the system will be rearmed.
✽✽ NOTICE - Non-immobiliser system
 Avoid trying to start the engine whilst the alarm is activated. The vehicle
starting motor is disabled during the
theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with the
transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and wait for
30 seconds. Then the system will be
disarmed.
 If you lose your keys, consult your
HYUNDAI authorised repairer. ✽
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NOTICE - Immobiliser system
 If the system is not disarmed with the transmitter, insert the key into the
ignition switch and start the engine.
Then the system will be disarmed.
 If you lose your keys, consult your
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it could cause the theft-alarm system tomalfunction and should only be serviced by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer.
Malfunctions caused by improperalterations, adjustments or modifi- cations to the theft-alarm systemare not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty.

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D070100AFD Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter (or smart key)
or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.
✽✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
D070200AUN Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure thatthe tailgate is securely latched.
TAILGATE
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WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail- gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to thetailgate lift cylinders and attachinghardware if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving.
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