2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
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Record your key number
The key code num-
ber is stamped or
printed on the key
code tag attached to
the key set. Should
you lose your keys, this number will
enable an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
Remove the key code tag and store it
in a safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle.
Key operations
• Used to start the engine.
• Used to lock and unlock the doors.
• Used to lock and unlock the glove
box.
• To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold auto-
matically. To fold the key, fold the
key manually while pressing the
release button.
FOLDING KEY
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CAUTION
Do not fold the key without
pressing the release button.
This may damage the key.
WARNING
Use only HYUNDAI original
parts for the ignition key in your
vehicle. If an aftermarket key is
used, the ignition switch may
not return to ON after START. If
this happens, the starter will
continue to operate causing
damage to the starter motor
and possible fire due to exces-
sive current in the wiring.

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Features of your vehicle
Door Lock (1)
1. Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
2. Press the lock button(1).
3. All doors and tailgate will lock. The
hazard warning lights will blink
once.
4. If the lock button is pressed once
more within 4 seconds, the hazard
warning lights will blink and the
horn will sound once.
5. Make sure that doors are locked by
checking the door lock button inside
or pulling the outside door handle.
Door Unlock (2)
1. Press the unlock button(2).
2. The driver's door will unlock. The
hazard warning lights will blink two
times.
3. Press the unlock button(2) twice
within 4 seconds and all doors and
tailgate will unlock. The hazard
warning lights will blink two times.
✽NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate the
Two Turn Unlock function. Refer to
"User settings" in this section.
WARNING
- Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous even if the key is not
in the ignition switch is ACC or
ON position. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition switch.
The ignition key would enable
children to operate power win-
dows or other controls, or even
make the vehicle move, which
could result in serious bodily
injury or even death. Never
leave the keys in your vehicle
with unsupervised children,
when the engine is running.
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Tailgate unlock (3)
The tailgate is unlocked if the button
is pressed for more than 1 second.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate will be
locked automatically.
Panic (4)
The horn sounds and hazard warn-
ing lights flash for about 30 seconds
if this button is pressed for more than
1.5 seconds. To stop the horn and
lights, press any button except the
trunk button on the transmitter.
Transmitter precautions
✽NOTICE
The transmitter will not work if any
of following occur:
• The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
• The battery in the transmitter is
weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio substa-
tion or an airport which can inter-
fere with normal operation of the
transmitter.
When the transmitter does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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• If the transmitter is in close prox-
imity to your mobile phone, the
signal could be blocked by your
mobile phones normal operational
signals. This is especially impor-
tant when the phone is active such
as making and receiving calls, text
messaging, and/or sending/receiv-
ing emails. Avoid placing the
transmitter and your mobile
phone in the same pants or jacket
pocket and always try to maintain
an adequate distance between the
two devices.
CAUTION
Keep the transmither away from
water or any liquid and fire.
If the inside of the smart key
gets damp (due to drinks or
moisture), or is heated, internal
circuit may malfunction, exclud-
ing the car from the warranty.

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Features of your vehicle
Battery replacement
The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new
battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
position.
3. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.For replacement transmitters, see an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
transmitter reprogramming.
• The transmitter is designed to give
you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed to
moisture or static electricity. If you
are unsure how to use your trans-
mitter or replace the battery, contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• Using the wrong battery can cause
the transmitter to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
• To avoid damaging the transmitter,
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
• An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and may cause
risk to human health.
Dispose the battery accord-
ing to your local law(s) or
regulation.
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CAUTION - Transmitter
damage
Do not drop, wet or expose the
keyless entry system transmit-
ter to heat or sunlight.
IC WARNING
This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.

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Immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
it checks to verify if the ignition key is
valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
To activate the immobilizer sys-
tem:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. The immobilizer system acti-
vates automatically. Without a valid
ignition key for your vehicle, the
engine will not start.
To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
✽NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use
the key with other immobilizer keys
around. Otherwise the engine may
not start or may stop soon after it
starts. Keep each key separate in
order to avoid a starting malfunction.
✽NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere
in your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories
near the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt
the transponder signal and may
prevent the engine from being
started.

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Features of your vehicle
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation."Limp Home" Mode and Related
Procedures
If the immobilizer warning indicator
blinks for five seconds when the igni-
tion key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion, this indicates the immobilizer
system requires service. The engine
cannot be started without using the
procedure below.
The following procedure describes
how to start the engine using the
limp home function (0, 1, 2, 3 as a
sample password).
✽NOTICE
You can get a limp home password
when the vehicle is first delivered to
you. If you do not have a password,
consult your authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. If the
keyless entry system is inopera-
tive due to changes or modifica-
tions not approved by the party
responsible for compliance, it
will not be covered by your man-
ufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
CAUTION
The transponder in your ignition
key is an important part of the
immobilizer system. It is
designed to give years of trou-
ble-free service, however you
should avoid exposure to mois-
ture, static electricity and rough
handling. Immobilizer system
malfunction could occur.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust
the immobilizer system because
it could cause the immobilizer
system to malfunction and
should only be serviced by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-
er alterations, adjustments or
modifications to the immobilizer
system are not covered by your
vehicle manufacturer warranty.

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1. To activate the password, turn the
ignition key "ON" and "OFF"
according to the digit numbers.
The immobilizer indicator will blink
along with the operation of the
ignition key. For example, turn the
ignition key once for digit number
"1", and twice for "2", and so on.
For the digit number "0", you must
cycle the ignition key 10 times.
2. Wait for 3~10 seconds.
3. You may set the remaining number
of digits by following steps 1 and 2.
4. If all of the four password digits
have been successfully entered,
turn the ignition key "ON" and
check that the immobilizer indica-
tor illuminates. From this time, you
have to start your engine within 30
seconds. If you try to start your
engine after 30 seconds, your
engine will not start.✽NOTICE
If the engine stalls while driving in
the "limp home" mode, you can
start your engine within 3 seconds
without re-entering the password.
If the immobilizer indicator blinks for
five seconds, you must re-enter the
password (steps 1~4).
After performing the limp home acti-
vation procedure, consult with your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
CAUTION
• If the password is entered
incorrectly three consecutive
times, wait for about one hour
to perform the limp home acti-
vation procedure again.
• If you cannot start your engine
using the limp home activa-
tion procedure, have your
vehicle towed by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Features of your vehicle
Record your key number
The key code num-
ber is stamped or
printed on the key
code tag attached to
the key set. Should
you lose your keys,
this number will enable an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer to duplicate
the keys easily. Remove the key
code tag and store it in a safe place.
Also, record the code number and
keep it in a safe and handy place, but
not in the vehicle.
Smart key function
To remove the mechanical key, press
and hold the release button(1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put
the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
With a smart key, you can lock or
unlock a door (and Tailgate) and start
the engine.
Refer to the following for more details.
SMART KEY
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WARNING - Smart key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the smart key is
dangerous even if the Engine
Start/Stop Button is in the ACC
or ON position. Children copy
adults and they could press the
Engine Start/Stop Button.
The smart key would enable
children to operate power win-
dows or other controls, or even
make the vehicle move, which
could result in serious bodily
injury or even death. Never
leave the keys in your vehicle
with unsupervised children,
when the Engine is running.