2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE mode button

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Resetting the power liftgate
OTM050222L
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
OTM050041
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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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.

Convenient features
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Welcome system
OTM050075
Welcome system helps keep the driver
visible by turning on vehicle lights when
the driver approaches the vehicle.
Puddle lamp and door handle lamp
When all the doors (and liftgate) are
closed and locked, the puddle lamp
and door handle lamp will turn on for
approximately 15 seconds if any of the
below is performed.
1.
If ‘Con
venience
→ W
elcome
mirr
or/
light
→ On door unlock’ is select

ed
in the User Se

ttings mode on the LCD
display,
• the lamps will turn on when the
door lock button is pressed on the
smart key.
• the lamps will turn on when the
button of the outside door handle
is pressed with the smart key in
possession.
2.
If bo

th
‘Con
venience
→ W
elcome
mirror/ligh

t
→ On door unlock’ and ‘Conv

enience
→ W
elcome
mirr
or/light
→ On driv

er
appr
oach’
is select
ed
in the User Se

ttings mode on the LCD
display, the lamps will turn on when
the vehicle is approached with the
smart key in possession.
You can activate or deactivate Welcome
Light function from the User Settings
mode on the LCD display.
Headlamp and position lamp
When the headlamp (lamp switch in the
headlamp or AUTO position) is on and
all doors (and liftgate) are locked and
closed, the position lamp and headlamp
will come on for 15 seconds when the
door unlock button is pressed on the
remote key or smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button, the position lamp and
headlamp will turn off immediately.
Interior lamp
When the interior lamp switch is in the position and all doors (and liftgate)
are closed and locked, the room lamp
will come on for 30 seconds if any of the
below is performed.
- When the door unlock button is pr

essed on the remote key or smart
key.
- When you put y

our hand in the
outside door handle while carrying the
smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button on the smart key the
lamps will turn off immediately.

Convenient features
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AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval.
The wiper operation time will be
automatically controlled depends on
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the
sensitivity control knob.
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ON position, the wiper will operate
once to perform a self-check of the
system. Set the wiper to the OFF (O)
position when the wiper is not in use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the engine
is running and the windshield wiper
switch is placed in the AUTO mode:
• Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
• Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.
• Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.
NOTICE
• When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF (O) position
to stop the auto wiper operation. The
wiper may operate and be damaged
if the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system components
could occur and may not be covered
by your vehicle warranty.
• Because of using a photo sensor,
temporary malfunction could occur
according to sudden ambient light
change made by stone and dust
while driving.

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OTM050121L
mAnUAL CLImATE COnTROL sYsTEm (IF EQUIppED)
1. Fan speed control knob
2.
Temper
ature control knob
3.
Mode selection butt

on
4.
Fr

ont windshield defroster button
5.
Rear windo

w defroster button 6. Air conditioning button
7.
Air intak

e control button

Convenient features
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Mode selection (3)
The actual shape of air conditioner may differ from the illustration.
OTMA050100
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation
system.
Heating and air conditioning
1. Start the engine.
2.
Set the mode t
o the desired position.
To improve the effectiveness of
heating and cooling, select:
- Hea

ting:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4.
Set the air in

take control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
5.
Set the f

an speed control to the
desired speed.
6.
If air conditioning is desired, turn the
air conditioning s

ystem on.

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Face-Level (B, C, E)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F, G)
Air flow is directed towards the face and
the floor.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E, F, G)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and side
window defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level
(A, C, D, E, F, G)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.
Front defroster (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
A/C MAX-Level (B, D) (if equipped)
To operate the A/C MAX, turn the
temperature control knob to extreme
left. Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and the
recirculated air position will be selected
automatically.
After the interior has cooled sufficiently,
whenever possible, move the
temperature knob away from A/C MAX
and press the A/C button.

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WARNING
• Continued climate control system
operation in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure
visibility.
• Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air
conditioning or heating system on. It
may cause serious harm or death due
to a drop in the oxygen level and/or
body temperature.
• Continued climate control system
operation in the recirculated air
position can cause drowsiness
or sleepiness, and loss of vehicle
control. Set the air intake control
to the outside (fresh) air position as
much as possible while driving.
Fan speed control
Turn the knob to the right to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the knob
to the left to decrease fan speed and
airflow.
Setting the fan speed control knob to the
“0” position turns off the fan.
NOTICE
Operating the fan speed when the
ignition switch is in the ON position
could cause the battery to discharge.
Operate the fan speed when the engine
is running.
Air conditioning (A/C) (if equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator light
will illuminate). Press the button again to
turn the air conditioning system off.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2.
Set the air in

take control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3.
Set the t

emperature control to the
desired position.
4.
Set the f

an speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2.
Set the air in

take control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3.
Set the t

emperature control to the
desired position.
4.
Set the f

an speed control to the
desired speed.
5.
If dehumidified heating is desir

ed,
turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode
to the
or position.
Operation Tips
• To help keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated
air position. Be sure to return the
control to the fresh air position when
the irritation has passed to keep fresh
air in the vehicle. This will help keep
the driver alert and comfortable.
• To prevent interior fog on the
windshield, set the air intake control
to the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the air
conditioning system, and adjust the
temperature control to the desired
temperature.