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After unlock the door or start up the 
vehicle with digital key, even though 
the driver tries to lock the doors by the 
central door lock switch, the door lock 
will be once locked and immediately 
released at the moment of door closed.
Start-up with Digital Key
1.
 Aft
er placing your registered 
smartphone onto the interior 
authentication pad (wireless charger), 
step on the brake and press the 
Engine Start/Stop button.
2.
 Aft
er start-up, the digital key data 
will be automatically updated. It 
takes 5 to 20 seconds, after that, 
the smartphone can be go into the 
wireless charging mode automatically. 
Once the engine started, you can 
remove the smartphone from the pad.
OTM050022
[B] :  Wireless Charging Pad (In-vehicle Authentication 
P
ad)
 Information
After reconnecting the vehicle battery 
power supply or charging the battery, it 
may take time to operate due to remote 
renewal of security information. When you 
lock or unlock the door with NFC, please 
contact and hold your smartphone on the 
door handle until it works.  The solution allows for offline mode usage 
when the mobile data connection of the 
smartphone is weak. When you are in the 
place where the mobile data connection 
of your smartphone is available and 
place your smartphone on the interior 
authentication pad (wireless charger) and 
start up your vehicle or contact the digital 
key on the door handle to lock or unlock 
the door, the remote renewal of security 
information starts automatically. Even 
though the engine is turned on, please 
wait until the remote renewal process 
is completed and wireless charger is 
converted to charging mode.
 CAUTION
The engine can be turned on if the 
registered smartphone or card key is 
placed on the interior authentication 
pad (wireless charger). Do not leave 
unsupervised children or people who 
are not aware of the system since it 
can result in serious injury or death. 
Always have the registered digital key 
(smartphone) or card key with you to 
prevent vehicle theft when leaving the 
vehicle.
For more information, refer to the 
Engine Start/Stop button in chapter 6.
    

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Electric Power Steering (EPS)
The system assists you with steering the 
vehicle. If the vehicle is turned off or 
if the power steering system becomes 
inoperative, you may still steer the 
vehicle, but it will require increased 
steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the 
effort required to steer during normal 
vehicle operation, we recommend that 
you have the system checked by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
 CAUTION
If Electric Power Steering does not 
operate normally, the  warning light 
and the message ‘Check motor driven 
power steering’ will illuminate on the 
instrument cluster. You may steer the 
vehicle, but it will require increased 
steering efforts. We recommend that 
you take your vehicle to an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer or to a service station 
and have the system checked as soon as 
possible.
 Information
The following symptoms may occur during 
normal vehicle operation:
•	 The steering effort may be high 
immediately after pressing the Engine 
Start/Stop button to the ON position.
This happens as the system performs 
the EPS system diagnostics. When the 
diagnostics are completed, the steering 
wheel effort will return to its normal 
condition.
•	 When the battery voltage is low, you 
might have to put more steering effort. 
However, it is a temporary condition so 
that it will return to normal condition 
after charging the battery.
•	 A click noise may be heard from the 
EPS relay after the Engine Start/Stop 
button is in the ON or OFF position.
•	 Motor noise may be heard when the 
vehicle is at a stop or at a low driving 
speed.
•	 When you operate the steering wheel 
in low temperatures, abnormal noise 
may occur. If the temperature rises, the 
noise will disappear. This is a normal 
condition.
•	 When an error is detected from EPS, 
the steering effort assist function will 
not be activated in order to prevent 
fatal accidents. Instrument cluster 
warning lights may be on or the 
steering effort may be high. If these 
symptoms occur, drive the vehicle 
to a safe area as soon as it is safe to 
do so. We recommend that you have 
the system checked by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
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USB charger
Front
OTM050028
Rear
OTM050058
The USB charger is designed to recharge 
batteries of small size electrical devices 
using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be recharged 
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in 
the ACC or ON (or START) position.
The battery charging state may be 
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB 
port after use.
•	A smart phone or a tablet PC may 
get warmer during the re-charging 
process. It does not indicate any 
malfunction with the charging system.
•	 A smart phone or a tablet PC, which 
adopts a different re-charging 
method, may not be properly re-
charged. In this case, use an exclusive 
charger of your device.
•	 The charging terminal is only to 
recharge a device. Do not use the 
charging terminal either to turn ON 
an audio or to play media In the 
infotainment system.
AC Inverter (if equipped)
OTMA050011
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W 
electric power to operate electric 
accessories or equipments.
 Information
OJX1070288L
•	Rated voltage : AC 115 volts
•	 Maximum electric power : 150 watts
•	 In order to avoid an electrical system 
failure, electric shock, etc., be sure to 
read owner’s manual before use.
•	 Be sure to close the cover except the 
time of use.   
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Wireless smart phone charging 
system (if equipped)
OTM050022
[A] : Indicator light, [B] : Charging pad
On certain models, the vehicle comes 
equipped with a wireless smart phone 
charger.
Th HYUNDAI SANTA FE CALLIGRAPHY 2021  Owners Manual 05
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Wireless smart phone charging 
system (if equipped)
OTM050022
[A] : Indicator light, [B] : Charging pad
On certain models, the vehicle comes 
equipped with a wireless smart phone 
charger.
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Wireless smart phone charging 
system (if equipped)
OTM050022
[A] : Indicator light, [B] : Charging pad
On certain models, the vehicle comes 
equipped with a wireless smart phone 
charger.
The system is available when all doors 
are closed, and when the Engine Start/
Stop button is in the ACC or ON (or 
START) position.
To charge a cellular phone
The wireless smart phone charging 
system charges only the Qi-enabled 
smart phones (
). Read the label on 
the smart phone accessory cover or 
visit your smart phone manufacturer’s 
website to check whether your smart 
phone supports the Qi technology.
The wireless charging process starts 
when you put a Qi-enabled smart phone 
on the wireless charging unit.
1.
 Remo
ve other items, including the 
smart key, from the wireless charging 
unit. If not, the wireless charging 
process may be interrupted. Place 
the smart phone on the center of the 
charging pad.
2.
 The indicat
or light is orange when the 
smart phone is charging. The indicator 
light will turn blue when phone 
charging is complete.
3.
 You can turn ON or OFF the wir
eless 
charging function from the Settings 
menu on the instrument cluster. 
Select:
 - Setup	→	U
ser
	se
 ttings
	→	Conv
enience
	→	Wir
 eless
	Char
 ging
	
If your smart phone is no
t charging:
 - Slightly change the position o
f the 
smart phone on the charging pad.
 - Make sur
e the indicator light is 
orange.   

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The indicator light will blink orange for 10 
seconds if there is a malfunction in the 
wireless charging system.
In this case, temporarily stop the 
charging process, and re-attempt to 
charge your smart phone again.
The system warns you with a message on 
the LCD display if the smart phone is still 
on the wireless charging unit after the 
vehicle is turned OFF and the front door 
is opened.
For some manufacturer’s smart phones, 
the system may not warn you even 
though the smart phone is left on the 
wireless charging unit. This is due to the 
particular characteristic of the smart 
phone and not a malfunction of the 
wireless charging.
 Information
For some manufacturers’ cellular phones, 
the system may not warn you even though 
the cellular phone is left on the wireless 
charging unit. This is due to the particular 
characteristic of the cellular phone and 
not a malfunction of the wireless charging.
NOTICE
•	The wireless smart phone charging 
system may not support certain 
smart phones, which are not verified 
for the Qi specification (
).
•	 When placing your smart phone on 
the charging pad, position the phone 
in the middle of the mat for optimal 
charging performance. If your smart 
phone is off to the side, the charging 
rate may be less and in some cases 
the smart phone may experience 
higher heat conduction.
•	 In some cases, the wireless charging 
may stop temporarily when the 
smart key is used, either when 
starting the vehicle or locking/
unlocking the doors, etc.
•	 When charging certain smart 
phones, the charging indicator may 
not change to blue when the smart 
phone is fully charged.
•	 The wireless charging process may 
temporarily stop, when temperature 
abnormally increases inside the 
wireless smart phone charging 
system. The wireless charging 
process restarts, when temperature 
falls to a certain level.
•	 The wireless charging process may 
temporarily stop when there is 
any metallic item, such as a coin, 
between the wireless smart phone 
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•	When charging some smart phones 
with a self-protection feature, 
the wireless charging speed may 
decrease and the wireless charging 
may stop.
•	 If the smart phone has a thick cover, 
the wireless charging may not be 
possible.
•	 If the smart phone is not completely 
contacting the charging pad, 
wireless charging may not operate 
properly.
•	 Some magnetic items like credit 
cards, phone cards or rail tickets may 
be damaged if left with the smart 
phone during the charging process.
•	 When any smart phone without 
a wireless charging function or a 
metallic object is placed on the 
charging pad, a small noise may 
sound. This small sound is due to the 
vehicle discerning compatibility of 
the object placed on the charging 
pad. It does not affect your vehicle or 
the smart phone in any way.
 Information
If the Ignition switch is in the OFF 
position, the charging also stops.
 Information
This device complies with part 15 of the 
FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:
1.
 This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and
2.
 This device must accept any 
interference r
eceived, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
Clock
The clock can be set from the 
infotainment system.
For detailed information, refer to the 
separately supplied infotainment 
system manual.
 WARNING
Do not attempt to adjust the clock 
while driving. Doing so may result in 
distracted driving which may lead to 
an accident involving personal injury or 
death.
Coat hook
OTM048095
These hooks are not designed to hold 
large or heavy items.   

Driving your vehicle
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Key ignition switch positions
Switch 
Position Action
Notes
LOCK To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 
position, push the key in at the ACC 
position and turn the key towards the 
LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in 
the LOCK position.
The steering wheel locks to protect 
the vehicle from theft. (if equipped)
ACC Some electrical accessories are 
usable. The steering wheel unlocks.
If difficulty is experienced turning the 
ignition switch to the ACC position, 
turn the key while turning the steering 
wheel right and left to release.
ON This is the normal key position when 
the engine has started. All features 
and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked 
when you turn the ignition switch 
from ACC to ON. Do not leave the ignition switch in the 
ON position when the engine is not 
running to prevent the battery from 
discharging.
START To start the engine, turn the ignition 
switch to the START position. The 
switch returns to the ON position 
when you let go of the key. The engine will crank until you release 
the key.    

Driving your vehicle
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Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button 
Position Action
Notes
OFF To turn off the engine, press the 
Engine Start/Stop button with the 
vehicle shifted to P (Park).
Note if the Engine Start/Stop button 
is pressed with the vehicle shifted to 
D (Drive) or R (Reverse), the gear will 
automatically shift to P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop button 
is pressed with the gear shifted 
to N (Neutral), the Engine Start/
Stop button will change to the ACC 
position.
The steering wheel locks to protect 
the vehicle from theft. If the steering wheel is not locked 
properly when you open the driver’s 
door, the warning chime will sound.
ACC Press the Engine Start/Stop button 
when the button is in the OFF position 
without depressing the brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories are 
usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
•	
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop 
button in the ACC position for more 
than one hour, the battery power will 
turn off automatically to prevent the 
battery from discharging.
•	 If the steering wheel doesn’t 
unlock properly, the Engine Start/
Stop button will not work. Press 
the Engine Start/Stop button while 
turning the steering wheel right and 
left to release.
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button 
while it is in the ACC position without 
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked 
before the engine is started. Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop 
button in the ON position when the 
engine is not running to prevent the 
battery from discharging.
START To start the engine, depress the brake 
pedal and press the Engine Start/ Stop 
button with the gear shifted to the P 
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine 
with the gear shifted to the P (Park) 
position. If you press the Engine Start/Stop 
button without depressing the brake 
pedal, the engine does not start and 
the Engine Start/Stop button changes 
as follows:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC