2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED power steering

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

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4. Press and hold the OK button on
the steering wheel for more than 1
second.
5.
When the message ‘Vehicle will s

tay in
(N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will
stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)
will appear on the cluster LCD display,
press the Engine Start/Stop button
while depressing the brake pedal.
However, if you open the driver's
door, the gear will automatically
shift to P (Park) and the Engine Start/
Stop button will change to the OFF
position.
NOTICE
With the gear in N (Neutral) the Engine
Start/Stop button will be in the ACC
position. Note that the doors cannot be
locked in the ACC position. The battery
may discharge if left in the ACC position
for a long period.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through an 8-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D
(Drive) button by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine ON. (button type)
Then depress the accelerator pedal
smoothly.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator fully. The transmission will
automatically downshift to the next
lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).
When the vehicle is stopped in D (Drive)
position, if you open the driver’s door
with the seat belt unfastened, the gear is
shifted to P (Park) position automatically.
(button type)
However while the vehicle is moving in D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s
door with the seat belt unfastened, the
gear may not shift to P (Park) position
automatically to protect the automatic
transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the
shift lever console, allows the driver to
switch from NORMAL/COMFORT mode
to SPORT or ECO mode. (if equipped)
For more Details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" later in this
chapter.

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During that time, 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. We recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
If the ABS () warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problem with
the ABS. Your power brakes will work
normally. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, contact your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
When you drive on a road having poor
traction, such as an icy road, and apply
your brakes continuously, ABS will be
active continuously and the ABS (
)
warning light may illuminate. Pull your
vehicle over to a safe place and turn the
vehicle off.
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning
light is off, then your ABS system is
normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with your ABS system. We recommend
that you contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Information
When you jump start your vehicle because
of a drained battery, the ABS (When you jump start your vehicle because )
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS is malfunctioning. Have the battery
recharged before driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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Electronic Stability Control helps to
stabilize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers.
ESC checks where you are steering and
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC
applies braking pressure to any one of
the vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the
engine management system to assist the
driver with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Always adjust your
speed and driving to the road conditions.
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road
conditions when cornering. ESC will not
prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet
surfaces can result in severe accidents.

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Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
Vehicle Stability Management is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system. It helps the vehicle
stay stable when accelerating or braking
suddenly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four tires
can suddenly become uneven.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Vehicle Stability Management:
• ALWAYS check the speed and the
distance to the vehicle ahead. VSM
is not a substitute for safe driving
practices.
• Never drive too fast for the road
conditions. VSM will not prevent
accidents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, on slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe accidents.
VSM operation
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate ESC, you
may hear sounds from the brakes, or feel
a corresponding sensation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and it means your
VSM is active.
Information
VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on a banked road such as
gradient or incline.
• Driving in reverse.
• The ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• The EPS (Electric power steering)
warning light (
) is on or blinks.
VSM OFF condition
To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC
OFF button. ESC OFF (
) indicator light
will illuminate.
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF
button again. The ESC OFF indicator light
will go out.
WARNING
If the ESC () indicator light or EPS
() warning light stays illuminated
or blinks, your vehicle may have a
malfunction with the VSM system.
When the warning light illuminates
we recommend that the vehicle be
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause the VSM
system to malfunction. Before replacing
tires, make sure all four tires and wheels
are the same size. Never drive the
vehicle with different sized tires and
wheels installed.

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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) delivers engine
power to front and rear wheels for
maximum traction. 4WD is useful when
extra traction is required, such as when
driving on, muddy, wet, or snow-covered
roads.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH:
• Do not drive in conditions that
exceed the vehicles intended
design such as challenging off-road
conditions.
• Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.
• Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
• The risk of a rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.
• Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.
• In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
NOTICE
• Do not drive in water if the level
is higher than the bottom of the
vehicle.
• Check your brake condition once
you are out of mud or water. Depress
the brake pedal several times as you
move slowly until you feel normal
braking return.
• Shorten your scheduled
maintenance interval if you drive in
off-road conditions such as sand,
mud or water (see "Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions"
section in chapter 9).
• Always wash your vehicle thoroughly
after off road use, especially the
bottom of the vehicle.
• Be sure to equip the vehicle with four
tires of the same size and type.
• Make sure that a full time 4WD
vehicle is towed by a flat bed tow
truck.
FOUR WhEEL DRIVE (4 WD) (IF E QUIppED)

Maintenance
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Instrument panel fuse panel
Fuse NameFuse
Rating Circuit Protected
ISG 15ALow DC-DC Converter (AMP), Instrument Cluster, Front
A/C Control Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, Head Up
Display, Audio
RR SEAT(LH) 25A2nd Seat Warmer LH Control Module, 2nd Seat LH Folding
Actuator
CLUSTER 7.5A Instrument Cluster, Head Up Display
MDPS 10AMDPS Unit
❈
MDPS(Mo

tor Driven Power Steering) is the same as
EPS(Electric Power Steering).
A/C 7.5A E/R Junction Block (Blower Relay, PTC Heater Relay)
CHILD LOCK 15A ICM Relay Box (Child Lock/Unlock Relay)
DOOR LOCK 20ADoor Lock Relay, Door Unlock Relay, Tailgate Relay, Driver
Door Unlock Relay
SUNROOF 1 20A
Panorama Sunroof
P/WINDOW LH 25ADriver Safety Power Window Module, Rear Power Window
Switch LH, Rear Safety Power Window LH
MODULE 3 7.5A IBU
MODULE 6 7.5AAudio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, A/V & Navigation
Keyboard, Front A/C Control Module, Front Wireless
Charger, Electro Chromic Mirror, Low DC-DC Converter
WASHER 15A Multifunction Switch
RR SEAT(RH) 25A2nd Seat Warmer RH Control Module, 2nd Seat RH Folding
Actuator
WIPER RR 15A Rear Wiper Relay, Rear Wiper Motor
AMP 25A Low DC-DC Converter (With AMP)
ACC 7.5AIBU, Front USB Charger, Low DC-DC Converter,
Rear USB Charger LH/RH, IAU (Identity Authentication
Unit)
P/SEAT (PASS) 30A
Passenger Seat Manual Switch
P/SEAT (DRV) 30A
Driver IMS Control Module, Driver Seat Manual Switch

Index
I-8
Infotainment system........................................................................\
................... 5-137
Antenna ........................................................................\
..................................5-137
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ....................................................................5-139
How vehicle radio works ........................................................................\
........ 5-139
Infotainment system ........................................................................\
............... 5-138
Steering wheel remote controls ......................................................................5-137
USB Port ........................................................................\
................................ 5-137
Voice recognition ........................................................................\
....................5-138
Infotainment System specifications
.................................................................. 5-143
Bluetooth ........................................................................\
................................ 5-144
USB ........................................................................\
........................................ 5-143
Instrument cluster
........................................................................\
.......................... 4-4
Gauges and meters ........................................................................\
.....................4-5
Instrument cluster control ........................................................................\
...........4-5
LCD display messages ........................................................................\
............. 4-23
Transmission shift indicator ........................................................................\
.......4-9
Warning and indicator lights ........................................................................\
....4-10
Instrument panel overview (I)
........................................................................\
....... 2-5
Instrument panel overview (II)
........................................................................\
...... 2-6
Integrated memory system
........................................................................\
........... 5-39
Easy access function ........................................................................\
................. 5-41
Recalling memory positions ........................................................................\
.....5-40
Resetting the system ........................................................................\
................. 5-40
Storing memory positions ........................................................................\
........5-39
Interior features
........................................................................\
.......................... 5-124
AC Inverter ........................................................................\
............................. 5-127
Ashtray ........................................................................\
................................... 5-125
Cargo security screen ........................................................................\
.............5-134
Clock ........................................................................\
...................................... 5-131
Coat hook ........................................................................\
...............................5-131
Cup holder ........................................................................\
..............................5-124
Floor mat anchor(s) ........................................................................\
................5-132
Luggage net holder ........................................................................\
................. 5-133
Power outlet ........................................................................\
............................ 5-126
Side curtain ........................................................................\
............................. 5-133
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-125
USB charger ........................................................................\
...........................5-127
Wireless smart phone char

ging system
.......................................................... 5-129

Index
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Seat belts ........................................................................\
......................................3-23
Additional seat belt safety precautions .............................................................3-31
Care of seat belts ........................................................................\
...................... 3-33
Seat belt restraint system ........................................................................\
..........3-25
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................................................\
......3-23
Seat belt warning light ........................................................................\
.............. 3-24
Seats
........................................................................\
............................................... 3-3
Air ventilation seat ........................................................................\
...................3-20
Front seats ........................................................................\
.................................. 3-5
Head Restraints ........................................................................\
........................3-14
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) ........................................................................\
.....3-21
Safety precautions ........................................................................\
...................... 3-4
Seat warmers ........................................................................\
............................ 3-18
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
........................................................................\
....... 7-53
System display and control ........................................................................\
......7-58
System malfunction and limitations .................................................................7-63
System operation ........................................................................\
...................... 7-57
System settings ........................................................................\
......................... 7-54
Special driving conditions
........................................................................\
........... 6-72
Driving at night ........................................................................\
........................ 6-73
Driving in flooded areas ........................................................................\
...........6-74
Driving in the rain ........................................................................\
.................... 6-73
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................................................\
...6-72
Highway driving ........................................................................\
....................... 6-74
Reducing the risk of a rollover ........................................................................\
.6-74
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................................\
.................. 6-72
Smooth cornering ........................................................................\
..................... 6-73
Steering wheel
........................................................................\
............................. 5-42
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................................................................\
.5-42
Heated steering wheel ........................................................................\
.............. 5-43
Horn ........................................................................\
.......................................... 5-44
Tilt /

Telescopic steering
........................................................................\
.......... 5-43
Storage compartment
........................................................................\
................. 5-122
Center console storage ........................................................................\
...........5-122
Glove box ........................................................................\
............................... 5-122
Luggage tray ........................................................................\
...........................5-123
T

ray
........................................................................\
........................................ 5-123