2019 Hyundai Santa Fe mechanical key

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Convenient features of your vehicle
Mechanical key
If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
driver's door by using the mechanical
key.
To unfold the mechanical key, press
the release button on the remote key.
To return the key to its stored posi-
tion, press the release button and
fold the key back into the remote key.
Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of
the following occur:
• The key is in the ignition switch.
You exceed the operating distancelimit (about 90 feet [30 m]).
The remote key battery is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
The weather is extremely cold.
The remote key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the remote
key.
If the remote key does not work cor-
rectly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the remote key contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the remote key is in close proximi-
ty to your mobile phone, the signal
could be blocked by your mobile
phone's normal operational signals.
This is specifically relevant when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging,
and/or sending/receiving emails. When possible, avoid placing the
remote key and your mobile phone in
the same location such as a pants or
jacket pocket in order to avoid inter-
ference between the two devices.
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
three conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the device.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Power liftgate
To unlock and open the liftgate:
1. Make sure you have the smart keyin your possession.
2. Press either the liftgate handle release switch on the vehicle or
press and hold the Liftgate Unlock
button on the smart key for more
than one second. The hazard
warning lights will blink two times
and the liftgate latch will open.
3. Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate will auto-
matically re-lock after 30 seconds.
Information
The liftgate handle switch will only
operate when the smart key is within
28 inches (0.7 m) from the liftgate
handle.
Panic button
Press and hold the Panic button (4)
for more than one second. The horn
sounds and hazard warning lights
blink for about 30 seconds. To cancel
the panic mode, press any button on
the Smart Key.
Start-up
You can start the vehicle without
inserting the key.
For information, refer to the
"Engine Start/Stop Button" sec-
tion in chapter 5.
To prevent damaging the smart key:
Keep the smart key in a cool, dryplace to avoid damage or mal-
function. Exposure to moisture
or high temperature may cause
the internal circuit of the smart
key to malfunction which may
not be covered under warranty.
Avoid dropping or throwing the smart key.
Protect the smart key from extreme temperatures.
Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
driver's door by using the mechanical
key.
To remove the mechanical key from
the smart key FOB, slide the release
lever in the direction of the arrow (1)
and then pull the mechanical key (2)
outward.
To unlock the vehicle using the
mechanical key. insert the mechani-
cal key into the key hole in the driver
door (Refer to page 3-14).
To reinstall the mechanical key into
the FOB, insert the key in the top of
the key FOB and push inward until a
click sound is heard.
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Loss of a smart key
A maximum of two Smart Keys can
be registered to a single vehicle. If
you happen to lose your smart key,
you should immediately take the
vehicle and remaining keys to your
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or tow
the vehicle, if necessary.
Smart key precautions
The smart key may not work if any of
the following occur:
The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio station
or an airport which can interfere
with normal operation of the trans-
mitter.
The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular
phone.
Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehi-
cle.
If the smart key does not work cor-
rectly, open and close the door with
the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the smart key, contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. If the smart key is in close proximity
to your mobile phone, the signal
could be blocked by your mobile
phone's normal operational signals.
This is specifically relevant when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging,
and/or sending/receiving emails.
When possible, avoid keeping the
remote key and your mobile phone in
the same location such as a pants or
jacket pocket in order to avoid inter-
ference between the two devices.
Keep the smart key away from
electromagnetic materials that
blocks electromagnetic waves to
the key surface.
Always have the smart key with
you when leaving the vehicle. If
the smart key is left near the vehi-
cle, the vehicle battery may be dis-
charged.
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
three conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the device.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Battery replacement
If the Smart Key is not working prop-
erly, try replacing the battery with a
new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Use a slim tool to pry open therear cover of the smart key.
3. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the
battery position is correct.
4. Reinstall the rear cover of the smart key. If you suspect your smart key might
have sustained some damage, or
you feel your smart key is not work-
ing correctly, contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulations.
Immobilizer System
(if equipped)
The immobilizer system protects
your vehicle from theft. If an improp-
erly coded key (or other device) is
used, the engine's fuel system is dis-
abled.
When the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the immobilizer sys-
tem indicator should come on briefly,
then go off. If the indicator starts to
blink, the system does not recognize
the coding of the key.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position, then turn the
ignition switch to the ON position
again.
In some circumstances, the vehicle
may not recognize your remote key
or smart key if another remote key or
smart key device is nearby or a metal
object such as a key chain is causing
interference with the remote key or
smart key.
If this occurs, your vehicle may not
start. Remove any metal objects or
additional keys near the remote key
or smart key before attempting to
start the vehicle again.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
Operating Door Locks from
Outside the Vehicle
Mechanical key
[A] : Unlock, [B] : Lock
To remove the cover:
1. Pull out the door handle.
2. Press the lock located at the sideof the cover with a key or flat-blade
screwdriver (1).
3. Push out the cover (2) while pressing the lock.
Be careful not to damage the
cover while removing it or mis-
place it after removing it.
After removing the cover, turn the
key toward the front of the vehicle to
unlock and toward the rear of the
vehicle to lock.
If you lock the driver's door with a
mechanical key, the driver’s door will
lock. If you unlock the driver's door
with a mechanical key, you can open
and close the driver’s door only.
Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle. When closing the door, push
the door by hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.Remote key
To lock the doors, press the Door
Lock button (1) on the remote key.
Press the Door Unlock button (2) on
the remote key, the driver's door will
unlock. If you press the Door Unlock
button on the remote key again with-
in four seconds, then all the doors
will unlock.
Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle. When closing the door, push
the door by hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
If the inner door handle of either the driver door or passenger door
is pulled when the door lock button
is in the lock position, the button is
unlocked and the door will open.
For Key Start Vehicles (with Remote Key)
The front doors cannot be locked if
the remote key is in the ignition
switch and either of the front doors
are open.
For Push Button Start Vehicles (with Smart Key)
The doors cannot be locked if the
smart key is inside the vehicle and
any of the doors are open.
Information
If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock featurerepeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the mechanical key to unlock the door
from outside.
Information
When the vehicle’s battery run out
and you leave the vehicle, make sure
all the doors are locked. You can lock
the driver’s door with a key and the
rest of the doors with the lock button
above the door inside handle.
With the central door lockswitch
The driver side and front passenger
side door armrest is equipped with a
central door lock switch. The lock
button is indicated by a ( ) symbol.
The unlock button is indicated by a
( ) symbol.
When the lock button (1) is pressed,
all the vehicle doors will lock.
When the unlock button (2) is
pressed, all the vehicle doors will
unlock.
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Convenient features of your vehicleThis system helps to protect your vehi-
cle and valuables. The horn will sound
and the hazard warning lights will blink
continuously if any of the following
occur:
- A door is opened without using theremote key or smart key.
- The liftgate is opened without using the remote key or smart key.
- The engine hood is opened.
The alarm continues for 30 seconds
(repeats 2 times unless the system is
disarmed), then the system resets. To
turn off the alarm, unlock the doors
with the remote key or smart key.
The Theft Alarm System automatically
sets 30 seconds after you lock the
doors and the liftgate. For the system
to activate, you must lock the doors
and the liftgate from outside the vehi-
cle with the remote key or smart key or
by pressing the button on the outside
of the door handle with the smart key
in your possession.
The hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound once to indi-
cate the system is armed.
Once the security system is set, open-
ing any door, the liftgate, or the hood
without using the remote key or smart
key will cause the alarm to activate. The Theft Alarm System will not set if
the hood, the liftgate, or any door is
not fully closed. If the system will not
set, check the hood, the liftgate, or the
doors are fully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it.
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• Do not lock the doors until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the
remaining passenger leaves the
vehicle when the system is armed,
the alarm will be activated.
• If the vehicle is not disarmed with the remote key or smart key, open
the doors by using the mechanical
key and place the ignition switch in
the ON position (for remote key) or
start the engine (for smart key) by
directly pressing the ignition switch
with the smart key.
• If the system is disarmed by unlock- ing the vehicle, but neither a door or
the liftgate is opened within 30 sec-
onds, the doors will relock and the
system will rearm automatically.
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Even if your vehicle is
equipped with the Rear
Occupant Alert (ROA) system,
always make sure you check
the rear seat before you get
off the vehicle.
The alert may not operate if:
- The movement does not
continue for a certain period
of time or the movement is
small.
- The rear passenger is cov- ered with an obstacle such
as a blanket.
- Also, always be cautious of the passenger’s safety as
the detection function and
2nd alert may not operate
according to the surround-
ing environment and certain
conditions.
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Range ........................................................................\
......3-73
Rear center seat belt ........................................................2-31
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) system .................................................5-82
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) system ..5-82
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system ...............................3-22
Rear seat adjustment .......................................................2-13 Armrest .......................................................................2\
-16
Armrest .......................................................................2\
-16
Folding the rear seat ...................................................2-13
Rear seat head restraints .................................................2-20 Adjusting the height up and down .............................2-20
Removal/Reinstallation ..............................................2-21
Rear view monitor ........................................................3-130
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...................7-38
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-7
Reduce the risk of a rollover ........................................5-128
Refrigerant label..............................................................8-11
Remote key .......................................................................3\
-4 Battery replacement......................................................3-7
Locking........................................................................\
.3-4
Mechanical key ............................................................3-6
Unlocking .....................................................................3-4\
Unlocking the liftgate ...................................................3-5
Replacement light bulb ...................................................7-65
Reverse parking aid function ..........................................3-41 Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-125
Roof side rails ...............................................................3-181
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-39
Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system .......................................3-20
Safety messages ................................................................F-6
Scheduled maintenance services.......................................7-7
Seat belt warning light
Driver's seat ................................................................2-26
Front passenger's seat .................................................2-27
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.2-25 Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-34
Care of seat belts ........................................................2-37
Convertible locking retractor .....................................2-30
Do not lie down ..........................................................2-36
Emergency locking retractor ......................................2-28
Height adjustment ......................................................2-29
Keep belts clean and dry ............................................2-37
Lap/shoulder belt ........................................................2-28
One person per belt ....................................................2-36
Periodic inspection .....................................................2-37
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-31
Rear center seat belt ...................................................2-31
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-25
Seat belt use and children...........................................2-3\
5
Seat belt use during pregnancy ..................................2-34
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-26
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