2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE button

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Power liftgate (if equipped)
The power liftgate open/close button
automatically opens and closes the
liftgate.
Before using the power liftgate
The power liftgate operates when the
gear is in P (Park) with the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ON position. However,
the liftgate will operate regardless of the
gear position when the engine is off.
For safety, before attempting to open or
close the liftgate, make sure the vehicle
is in P (Park).
WARNING
• Never leave children unattended
in your vehicle. Children might
operate the power liftgate. Doing so
could result in injury to themselves
or others, and could damage the
vehicle.
• Make sure there are no people or
objects around the liftgate before
operating the power liftgate. Wait
until the liftgate is opened fully and
stopped before loading or unloading
cargo or passengers from the
vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not close or open the power
liftgate manually. This may cause
damage to the power liftgate. If it is
necessary to close or open the power
liftgate manually when the battery is
discharged or disconnected, do not
apply excessive force.
Opening the power liftgate
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The power liftgate will open
automatically by doing one of the
following:
• Press the liftgate button on the
remote key or smart key for
approximately one second.
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• Press the power liftgate button for
approximately one second.
For emergency stop while operating,
press the power liftgate button shortly.

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• Press the liftgate handle switch (1)
carrying the smart key with you.
• If all door is unlock, you can open the
liftgate without the smart key.
Closing the power liftgate
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• Press the power liftgate button for
approximately one second when the
liftgate is opened.
The liftgate will close automatically.
For emergency stop while operating,
press the power liftgate button shortly.
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• Press the power liftgate inner button
when the liftgate is opened.
The liftgate will close automatically.

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Automatic reverse
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During power opening or closing if the
power liftgate senses any obstacle, the
power liftgate will stop and move in the
opposite direction.
The auto reverse function may not work
if objects are too soft or thin, or if the
liftgate is almost fully closed near the
latched position.
Caution should be taken to prevent any
objects from obstructing the liftgate
opening.
If the automatic reverse feature operates
more than two times while attempting
to open or close the liftgate, the power
liftgate may stop at that position.
WARNING
Never intentionally place any object
or part of your body in the path of
the power liftgate to make sure the
automatic reverse function operates.
NOTICE
Do not put heavy objects on the power
liftgate before you operate the power
liftgate. Additional weight may damage
the operation of the system.
Non-operating conditions of the
power liftgate
• The power liftgate does not open
when the vehicle is in motion.
The chime will sound if you drive with
the liftgate opened. Stop your vehicle
immediately at a safe place and check
if your liftgate is opened.
• Operating the power liftgate more
than 5 times continuously could
cause damage to the operating motor.
If this occurs, the power liftgate
system enters into thermal protection
mode to prevent the motor from
overheating. In thermal protection
mode, the power liftgate will not
operate. If any of the power liftgate
buttons are pressed to try to open the
liftgate, the chime will sound 3 times
but the liftgate will not operate.
Allow the power liftgate system
to cool for about 1 minute before
operating the system again.

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Resetting the power liftgate
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If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the power liftgate
fuse has been replaced or removed, reset
the power liftgate by performing the
following procedure:
1.
Put the gear in P (Park
).
2.
Press the po

wer liftgate inner button
(B) and the power liftgate handle
switch (A) simultaneously for more
than 3 seconds. The chime will sound.
3.
Close the liftga

te manually.
If the power liftgate does not work
properly after the above procedure, we
recommend that the system be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
If the power liftgate does not operate
normally, check again if the gear position
is in right position.
WARNING
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Do not hold on to or try to pull on
the liftgate strut. Be aware that the
deformation of the liftgate strut may
cause vehicle damage and risk of injury.
Setting the power liftgate
Power liftgate opening speed
To adjust the power liftgate opening
speed, go to User Settings mode and
select
‘Door → P

ower
lift
gate
Opening Speed → Fas

t/Normal’
on the LCD display
.
- If pow

er liftgate function turns off,
you can not adjust the power liftgate
speed.
- Initial speed of P

ower liftgate is set as
“Fast”.

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Information
Do not approach the detecting area if you
do not want the liftgate to open. If you
have unintentionally entered the detecting
area and the hazard warning lights and
chime starts to operate, move away from
the area behind the vehicle with the smart
key. The liftgate will remain closed.
3.
Aut
omatic opening
After the hazard warning lights blink
and the chime sounds 6 times, the
smart liftgate will open.
Deactivating smart liftgate
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1. Door lock
2.
Door unlock
3.
Liftga

te open (Liftgate)
Liftgate open / close (Power liftgate) If you press any button on the smart key
during the Detect and Alert stage, the
smart liftgate will be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the smart liftgate for
emergency situations.
•
If you press the door unlock button
(2), the smart liftgate will be
deactivated temporarily. But, if you do
not open any door for 30 seconds, the
smart liftgate will be activated again.
• If you press the liftgate open button
(3) for more than 1 second, the liftgate
opens.
• The smart liftgate will still be activated
if you press the door lock button (1) or
liftgate open/close button (3) on the
smart key as long as the smart liftgate
is not already in the Detect and Alert
stage.
• In case you have deactivated the
smart liftgate by pressing the smart
key button and opened a door, the
smart liftgate can be activated again
by closing and locking all doors.

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Information
The fuel filler door will unlock when
Driver’s door is unlocked.
To unlock fuel filler door:
• Press the unlock button on your smart
key
• Press the Central Door unlock button
on armrest trim of driver’s door
The fuel filler door will lock when Driver’s
door is locked.
To lock fuel filler door:
• Press the lock button on your smart key
• Press the Central Door lock button on
armrest trim of driver’s door
ÃAll doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph. Fuel
filler

door is also locked when vehicle
speed exceeds 9 mph.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. Do not pry on the
door. If necessary, spray around the door
with an approved deicer fluid (do not use
radiator antifreeze) or move the vehicle to
a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise un til it “clicks” one time.
2.
Close the fuel filler door until it is
la

tched securely.
Information
Make the vehicle door to LOCK position
and the fuel filler door completely closed
in order to lock the fuel filler door.
If the fuel filler door is not completely
closed, the fuel filler door will not be
locked.
CAUTION
Keep the door into LOCK position when
the vehicle is being washed (i.e. high
pressure washer, automatic car washer,
etc.)
WARNING
Automotive fuel is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
• Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station.
• Before refueling, note the location
of the Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe
distance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source,
with your bare hand.
• Do not use mobile phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.

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• Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling.
You can generate a buildup of
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any item
or fabric capable of producing
static electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. If you must re-enter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous
static electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle
or other fuel source, with your bare
hand.
• When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact
between your bare hand and the
vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.
• Use only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to carry and
store fuel.
• When refueling, always shift the
gear to the P (Park) position, set
the parking brake, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to the
engine can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.
• Do not use matches or a lighter and
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette
in your vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.• Do not over-fill or top-off your
vehicle tank, which can cause fuel
spillage.
• If a fire breaks out during refueling,
leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and
immediately contact the manager
of the gas station and then contact
the local fire department. Follow any
safety instructions they provide.
• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and thus
subject you to the risk of fire and
burns. Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until the condition stops
before completely removing the cap.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according
to the “Fuel Requirements” section in
suggested in chapter 1.
NOTICE
• Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.
• If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, we recommend that
you use only a genuine HYUNDAI cap
or the equivalent specified for your
vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap
can result in a serious malfunction of
the fuel system or emission control
system.

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Headlamp delay function
(if equipped)
If you place the ignition switch to the
ACC position or the OFF position with
the headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/
or position lamps) remain on for about
5 minutes. However, if the driver’s door
is opened and closed, the headlamps
are turned off after 15 seconds. Also,
with the vehicle off if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlamps (and/
or position lamps) are turned off after 15
seconds.
The headlamps (and/or position lamps)
can be turned off by pressing the lock
button on the remote key or smart key
twice or turning the headlamp switch to
the OFF or AUTO position.
You can enable the headlamp delay
function
b
y
selecting ‘Se
tup
→ U
ser
Settings → Ligh

ts
→ H
eadlight
Dela
y.
NOTICE
If the driver exits the vehicle through
another door besides the driver
door, the battery saver function
does not operate and the headlamp
delay function does not turn OFF
automatically.
This may cause the battery to
discharge. To avoid battery discharge,
turn OFF the headlamps manually from
the headlamp switch before exiting the
vehicle.
Traffic change (if equipped)
The low beam light distribution is
asymmetric. If you go abroad to a
country with opposite traffic direction,
this asymmetric part will dazzle
oncoming car driver.
To prevent dazzle, ECE regulation
demand several technical solutions (ex.
automatic change system, adhesive
sheet, down aiming). These headlamps
are designed not to dazzle opposite
drivers.
You can activate or deactivate the Traffic
Change feature from the User Settings
mode
on the L
CD
displa
y.
Go t
o
‘Ligh
ts
→ Tr

avel Mode’.
For more details, refer to “LCD Display”
In chapter 4.