2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE key

05
5-5
Remote key (if equipped)
OPD046001
Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which
you can use to lock or unlock the driver
and passenger doors or the liftgate.
1.
Door Lock
2.
Door Unlock
3.
Liftga

te Open
4.
Panic
Locking
To lock :
1.
Close all doors, engine hood and
lift

gate.
2.
Press the Door L

ock button (1) on the
remote key.
3.
The doors will lock. The hazar

d
warning lights will blink. Also, the side
view mirror will fold, if ‘Convenience
→
W

elcome
mirr
or/light
→ On door unlock’ is selected fr

om the User
Settings mode on the LCD display. For
more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in chapter 4.
4.
Make sur

e the doors are locked by
checking the position of the door lock
button inside the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not leave the keys in your
vehicle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could place the
key in the ignition switch and may
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in serious
injury or death.
Unlocking
To unlock:
1.
Press the Door Unlock butt

on (2) on
the remote key.
2.
The doors will unlock. The hazar

d
warning lights will blink two times.
Also, the side view mirror will unfold,
if
‘Con

venience
→ W
elcome
mirr
or/
light
→ On door unlock’ is select

ed
from the U

ser Settings mode on the
LCD display. For more details, refer to
“LCD Display” in chapter 4.
Information
After unlocking the doors, the doors will
lock automatically after 30 seconds unless
a door is opened.
Panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5
seconds. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the transmitter.
ACCESSING Y OUR VEHICLE

Convenient features
5-6
Information
The word “HOLD” is written on the
button to inform you that you must press
and hold the button for more than one
second.
Start-up
For detailed information refer to “Key
Ignition Switch” in chapter 6.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key:
• Keep the remote key away from
water or any liquid and fire. If
the inside of the remote key gets
damp (due to drinks or moisture),
or is heated, internal circuit may
malfunction, excluding the car from
the warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
• Protect the remote key from extreme
temperatures.
Mechanical key
OPD046003
If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.
To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold
automatically.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button.
NOTICE
Do not fold the key without pressing the
release button. This may damage the
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 distance
limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
• 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.

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5 -7
When the remote key does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key. If you have
a problem with the remote key, it is
recommended that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the remote key is in close proximity to
your mobile phone, the signal could be
blocked by your mobile phone’s normal
operational signals.
This is especially important when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging, and/ or
sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the remote key and your
mobile phone in the same location and
always try to maintain an adequate
distance 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
interference r

eceived, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
3.
Changes or modifications not expr

essly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
NOTICE
Keep the remote key away from
electromagnetic materials that block
electromagnetic waves to the key
surface.
Battery replacement
OPD046002
Battery Type: CR2032
1.
Insert a slim tool in

to the slot and
gently pry open the cover.
2.
Remo

ve the old battery and insert the
new battery. Make sure the battery
position is correct.
3.
Reins

tall the rear cover of the remote
key.
If you suspect your remote key might
have sustained some damage, or you feel
your remote key is not working correctly,
it is recommended that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s)
and regulation.

Convenient features
5-8
Smart key (if equipped)
„„Type A
OTM050003
„„Type B
OTM050004
Your HYUNDAI uses a smart key, which
you can use to lock or unlock a door (and
liftgate) and even start the engine even
just carrying the key.
1.
Door lock
2.
Door unlock
3.
Liftga

te Open (Liftgate)
Liftgate Open / Close (Power liftgate)
4.
Panic Open / Close
5.
Remo

te Smart parking Assist
(Forward)
6.
Remo

te Smart parking Assist
(Rearward)
7.
Remo

te start
„„Type C
OTMA050022
„„Type D
OTMA050021
1. Door lock
2.
Door unlock
3.
Panic
4.
Remo

te Smart Parking Assist
(Forward)
5.
Remo

te Smart Parking Assist
(Rearward)
6.
Remo

te start

05
5-9
Locking your vehicle (Button type)
OTM048000
To lock :
1.
Close all doors, engine hood and
lift
gate.
2.
Carry the smart ke

y.
3.
Either press the door handle butt

on or
press the Door Lock button (1) on the
smart key.
4.
The hazard w

arning lights will blink.
Also, the side view mirror will fold,
if
‘Con

venience
→ W
elcome
mirr
or/
light
→ On door unlock or On driv

er
approach

’ is selected from the User
Settings mode on the LCD display. For
more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in chapter 4.
5.
Make sur

e the doors are locked by
checking the position of the door lock
button inside the vehicle.
Locking your vehicle (Touch sensor
type)
OTMA050001
1. Close all of the door s, the hood and
the liftgate.
2.
Make sur

e you have the smart key in
your possession and touch either the
touch sensor on the door handle (the
engraved part) or press the Door Lock
button (1) on the smart key within 1
second.
3.
The doors, hood and trunk ar

e locked.
The chime will sound once and the
hazard warning lights will blink.
• The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is within
28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the
outside door handle.
• Make sure the doors are locked by
pulling the door handle.
• If you locked the door with the touch
sensor on the door handle, the doors
cannot be unlocked with the sensor
within 3 seconds.

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Even though you press the outside
door handle button, the doors will not
lock and the chime will sound for three
seconds if any of the following occur:
• The Smart Key is in the vehicle.
• The Engine Start/Stop button is in
ACC or ON position.
• Any door except the liftgate is open.
CAUTION
When you leave your vehicle with
the smart key, make sure to press the
button on the front door handle or
touch the touch sensor on the front
door handle to lock the doors after
close all of the doors, the hood and the
trunk. If you do not press the button
or touch the touch sensor firmly, the
doors might not be locked so please use
caution.
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in your
vehicle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could press the
Engine Start/ Stop button and may
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in serious
injury or death.
Unlocking your vehicle
„„Button type
OTM048000
„„Touch sensor type
OTM050005
1. Make sure you have the smart key in
y
our possession.
2.
Press the Door Unlock butt

on (2) on
the smart key, press the button on the
front door handle or touch the door
unlock sensor inside of the front door
handle to unlock the doors.
3.
All of the door

s will unlock. When the
doors unlock, the hazard warning
lights will blink two times and the
chime will sound.
• The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is
within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from
the outside door handle.
• If you do not open the door after
unlocking within 30 seconds, it will
return to the lock mode.
• If you unlocked the door with the
door handle, the doors cannot be
locked with the sensor within 2
seconds.

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Opening the liftgate
To open the liftgate:
1.
Make sur
e you have the smart key in
your possession.
2.
Press either the lift

gate open/close
button on the vehicle or press and
hold the liftgate open button on the
smart key for more than one second.
The hazard warning lights will blink
two times and the liftgate will open.
Remotely starting vehicle
(if equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button on the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1.
Press the door lock butt

on on the
smart key within 32 feet (10 m) from
the vehicle.
2.
Press the R

emote Start button for
more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds
after pressing the door lock button.
3.
The hazard w

arning lights will blink
and the engine will start.
4.
To turn o

ff the remote start function,
press the Remote Start button once.
Information
• The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.
• The engine turns off if you get on the
vehicle without a registered smart key.
• The engine turns off if you do not get
on the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.
• The Remote Start button may not
operate if the smart key is not within 32
feet (10 m).
• The vehicle will not remotely start if the
engine hood or liftgate is opened.
• Do not idle the engine for a long period.
Remotely moving vehicle forward or
reverse (if equipped)
With the smart key, the driver can move
the vehicle forward or reverse using the
Forward or Reverse button on the smart
key.
For more details, refer to “Remote
Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)” section in
chapter 7.
Panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5
seconds. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the transmitter.
Start-up
You can start the vehicle without
inserting the key.
For more details, refer to the “Engine
Start/Stop Button” section in chapter 6.
Information
If the smart key is not moved for some
time, the detection function for smart key
operation will pause. Lift the smart key to
activate the detection again.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the smart key:
• Keep the smart key in a cool,
dry place to avoid damage or
malfunction. 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.

Convenient features
5-12
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:
OFE048007
Press and hold the release button (1) and
remove the mechanical key (2). Insert the
mechanical key into the key hole on the
door.
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the
key into the hole and push it until a click
sound is heard.
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,
it is recommended that you should
immediately take the vehicle and
remaining key 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 radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.
• The smart key is near a mobile two
way radio system or a mobile phone.
• Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.
If the smart key does not work correctly,
open and close the door with the
mechanical key. If you have a problem
with the smart key, it is recommended to
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
smart key and your mobile phone in the
same location such as a pants or jacket
pocket in order to avoid interference
between the two devices.