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When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the indi-
cator will illuminate.
If a high amount of humidity is
detected in the vehicle, the Auto
Defogging System will be enabled.
The following steps will be performed
automatically:
Step 1) The A/C button will turn ON.
Step 2) The air intake control will change to Fresh mode.
Step 3) The mode will be changed to defrost to direct airflow to the
windshield.
Step 4) The fan speed will be set to MAX.
If the air conditioning is off or recircu-
lated air position is manually select-
ed while Auto Defogging System is
ON, the Auto Defogging System
Indicator will blink 3 times to signal
that the manual operation has been
canceled.To cancel or reset the
Auto Defogging System
Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
canceled, the ADS OFF symbol will
blink 3 times and ADS OFF will be
displayed on the climate control
information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
6 times without a signal.
Information
• When the air conditioning is turned on by Auto defogging system, if you
try to turn off the air conditioning,
the indicator will blink 3 times and
the air conditioning will not be
turned off.
• To maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the Auto Defogging
System, do not select Recirculation
mode while the system is operating.
• When the Auto Defogging System is operating, the fan speed adjust-
ment button, the temperature
adjustment knob, and the air
intake control button are all dis-
abled.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
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Cluster ionizer (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the clean air function turns
on automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off
automatically, when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.
Air recirculation of passenger
compartment while spraying
the washer fluid
While spraying the washer fluid on
the windshield, the air recirculation
mode and the air conditioning sys-
tem are automatically operated
according to the outside temperature
in order to prevent the outside air
intake. If you control the recirculation
mode manually during operation, it
will be controlled but will change
back after a while. (It may not work
under certain circumstances: in case
of the cold weather or the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.) To set up the air recirculation
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the air flow outlet direction to
the Floor Level Mode by
pressing the mode selection but-
ton.
3. While pressing the air condition- ing button, push the recirculation
mode button over 4 times within 2
seconds.
4. If the function is set, the recircula- tion button indicator will blink 6
times.
To release the air recirculation
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the air flow outlet direction to the Floor Level Mode by
pressing the mode selection but-
ton.
3. While pressing the air condition- ing button, push the recirculation
mode button indicator over 4
times within 2 seconds.
4. If the function is released, the recirculation button indicator will
blink 3 times.
Automatic Ventilation
(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position or when the engine is run-
ning and temperature is below 59°F
(15°C) with the recirculation mode
selected more than three to five min-
utes, the air intake position will auto-
matically change to fresh mode.
To cancel or reset the Automatic
Ventilation
When the air conditioning system is
on, select Face Level mode and
press the recirculation mode button
five times within three seconds while
pressing A/C button.
When the Automatic Ventilation fea-
ture is enabled, the recirculation but-
ton LED indicator will blink 6 times.
When the Automatic Ventilation fea-
ture is disabled, the recirculation but-
ton LED indicator will blink 3 times.

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Sunroof Inside Air
Recirculation (if equipped)
When the sunroof is opened, out-
side (fresh) air will be automatically
selected. At this time, if you press the
air intake control button, recirculated
air position will be selected but will
change back to outside (fresh) air
after 3 minutes. When the sunroof is
closed, the air intake position will
return to the original position that
was selected.
Auto comfort control
(for driver's seat) (if equipped)
The temperature of the driver's seat
warmer, seat cooler and heated
steering wheel is automatically con-
trolled depending on the ambient
temperature and the set climate con-
trol temperature of the vehicle when
the engine is running.
To use this function, it must be acti-
vated from the Settings menu in the
AV/AVN system screen. Select:
- All menus →Setup →Vehicle →
Heated/Ventilated Features
For more details on Auto Comfort
Control, refer to "Seat Warmers
and Air ventilation seats" in chap-
ter 2, and "Heated Steering Wheel"
in chapter 3.

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Driving your vehicle
5
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause
unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If
you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the
vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run the engine only
long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an
open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield
clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the liftgate open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
5
Depressing both accelerator andbrake pedals at the same time can
trigger logic for engine power
reduction to assure vehicle decel-
eration. Vehicle acceleration will
resume after the brake pedal is
released.
Always apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle. Do not
depend on placing the transmis-
sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle
from moving.
Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be
especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On
a slippery surface, an abrupt
change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an acci-
dent.
Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the
accelerator. To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.
In a collision, an unbelted
occupant is significantly more
likely to be seriously injured
or killed than a properly belt-
ed occupant.
Avoid high speeds when cor-
nering or turning.
Do not make quick steering
wheel movements, such as
sharp lane changes or fast,
sharp turns.
The risk of rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control
of your vehicle at highway
speeds.
Loss of control MAY occur if
two or more wheels drop off
the roadway and the driver
over steers to reenter the
roadway.
WARNING In the event your vehicle
leaves the roadway, do not
steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
HYUNDAI recommends you
follow all posted speed limits.

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Driving your vehicle
Parking brake automatically
engaged
If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold
is activated, a warning will sound and
a message will appear.
EPB malfunction indicator
This warning light illuminates if the
ignition switch is set to the ON posi-
tion and goes off in approximately 3
seconds if the system is operating
normally.
If the EPB malfunction indicator
remains on, comes on while driving,
or does not come on when the igni-
tion switch is changed to the ON
position, this indicates that the EPB
may have malfunctioned.
If this occurs, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.The EPB malfunction indicator may
illuminate when the ESC indicator
comes on to indicate that the ESC is
not working properly, but it does not
indicate a malfunction of the EPB.
If the EPB warning light is still
on, have the system checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the parking brake warning light does not illuminate or
blinks even though the EPB
switch was pulled up, the EPB
may not be applied.
If the parking brake warning light blinks when the EPB warn-
ing light is on, press the switch,
and then pull it up. Repeat this
one more time. If the EPB warn-
ing does not go off, have the
system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
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To cancel :
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn
off.
Information
• The Auto Hold does not operatewhen:
- The drivers door is opened
Hyundai Santa Fe 2020 Owners Manual 5-28
To cancel :
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn
off.
Information
• The Auto Hold does not operatewhen:
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To cancel :
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn
off.
Information
• The Auto Hold does not operatewhen:
- The driver's door is opened
- The engine hood is opened
- The shift lever is in P (Park) or R(Reverse)
- The EPB is applied
• For your safety, the Auto Hold automatically switches to EPB
when:
- The driver's door is opened withthe shift lever in D (Drive) or N
(Neutral)
- The engine hood is opened with the shift lever in D (Drive) or N
(Neutral)
- The vehicle stops for more than 10 minutes
- The vehicle stands on a steep slope
- The vehicle moves several times In these cases, the parking brake
warning light comes on, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from
green to white, and a warning
sound and a message will appear to
inform you that EPB has been auto-
matically engaged. Before driving
off again, press foot brake pedal,
check the surrounding area near
your vehicle and release parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch.
• While operating Auto Hold, you may hear mechanical noise.
However, it is normal operating
noise.
If the AUTO HOLD indicator
changes to yellow, the Auto Hold
is not working properly. Contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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To prevent, unexpected and sud-
den vehicle movement, ALWAYS
press your foot on the brake
pedal to cancel the Auto Hold
before you:
- Drive downhill.
- Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).
- Park the vehicle.
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ABS is an electronic braking system
that helps prevent a braking skid.
ABS allows the driver to steer and
brake at the same time.
Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to
pump your brakes. Depress your
brake pedal as hard as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear sounds from
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and it means your ABS is
active.
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from sudden changes in
direction, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather con-
ditions.ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
ing wheel movement can still cause
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem may result in a longer stopping
distance than for vehicles equipped
with a conventional brake system.
The ABS warning light ( ) will stay
on for several seconds after the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
During that time, the ABS will go
through self-diagnosis and the light
will go off if everything is normal. If
the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possibleTire chains are installed on
your vehicle.
The safety features of an ABS
or ESC equipped vehicle should
not be tested by high speed
driving or cornering. This could
endanger the safety of yourself
or others.