2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID warning lights

Instrument Cluster
4-12
Transmission Shift Indicator (if equipped)
Automatic transmission shift
indicator
„4.2-Inch
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„12.3-Inch
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This indicator displays which shift button
position is selected.
Warning and Indicator Lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF
after starting the engine. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that
the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to “Seat Belts”
section in chapter 3.
Air bag warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- The air bag warning light illuminates for about 3 ~ 6 seconds and then
turns off when all checks have been
performed.

[ The air bag warning light will remain
illuminated if there is a malfunction
with the Safety Restraint System (SRS)
air bag operation.
If this occurs, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

Instrument Cluster
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Regenerative brake warning
light
(yellow)
This warning light illuminates:
When the regenerative brake does not
operate and the brake does not perform
well. This causes the Brake Warning
light (red) and Regenerative Brake
Warning Light (yellow) to illuminate
simultaneously.
If this occurs, drive safely and you have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
The operation of the brake pedal may
be more difficult than normal and the
braking distance may increase.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[
When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.

- The ABS warning light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even if
there is a malfunction with the ABS. Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) system
warning light
When the ABS warning and
Parking Brake warning lights are on
simultaneously, it may indicate a
problem with the Electronic Brake Force
Distribution system.
If this occurs, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the
brake system will not work normally
and you may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during sudden
braking.
If this occurs, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Information - Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system warning light
When the ABS warning light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
warning lights are on, the speedometer,
odometer, or tripmeter may not work. Also, the EPS warning light may illuminate and the steering effort may
increase or decrease. If this occurs, you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.

Instrument Cluster
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Wiper/Lights display
„Wiper„Lights
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[ This indicator displays which wiper
speed is selected using the wiper
control.

[ This indicator displays which exterior
light is selected using the lighting
control.
You can activate or deactivate Wiper/
Lights display function from the User
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Wiper/Lights display
Low washer fluid (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the washer
fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.
Low fuel
This message is displayed if the fuel tank
is almost out of fuel.
When this message is displayed, the low
fuel level warning light in the cluster will come on.
It is recommended to look for the nearest
fueling station and refuel as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with low fuel.
Hybrid battery damage may occur
when the fuel tank is completely empty.
Engine has overheated
This message is displayed when the
engine coolant temperature is above
120°C (248°F). This means that the
engine is overheated and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to
“Overheating” section in chapter 8.
Check exhaust system (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the GPF system. At
this time, the GPF warning light will
also blink. If this occurs, you have the
GPF system checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
GPF : Gasoline Particulate Filter
Check headlight (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the
headlights are not operating properly. A
headlight bulb may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating. Check turn signal (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the turn
signal lamps are not operating properly.
A lamp may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check brake light (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the stop
lamps are not operating properly. A lamp
may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with low fuel.
Hybrid battery damage may occur
when the fuel tank is completely empty.

Instrument Cluster
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Engine coolant temperature
OTMH040007
This engine coolant temperature gauge
display shows the temperature of the
engine coolant when the engine is running.
NOTICE
When the gauge indicator gets out of
the normal range, toward the "H(Hot)"
position, it indicates overheating of the
engine. It may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with the
overheated engine.
For more details, refer to "If the Engine
Overheats" section in the chapter 8.
User settings mode
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In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster, doors,
lamps, etc.
1. Driver Assistance
2. Eco vehicle
3. Head-up display 4. Cluster5. Lights6. Door
7. Convenience8. Units
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.
Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message appears if you try
to adjust the User Settings while driving.
For your safety, change the User Settings
after parking the vehicle, applying the
parking brake and pressing the P (Park)
button.
Quick guide help
This mode provides quick guides for the
systems in the User Settings mode.
Select an item, press and hold the OK
button.
For more details, about each system,
refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Information
When the infotainment system is applied,
only the User’s Setting mode on the infotainment system is supported but the
User’s Setting mode on the instrument
cluster is not supported.

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3. Head-Up Display (if equipped)
ItemsExplanation
Enable head-up display If this item is checked, Head-Up Display will be activated.
Display height To adjust the height of the image displayed.
Rotation To adjust the angle of the image displayed.
Brightness To adjust the brightness of the image displayed.
High Beam Assist To select the content to be displayed.
4. Cluster
ItemsExplanation
Reset fuel economy
[
At vehicle start

[ After refueling

[ Manually
To reset the fuel economy displayed.
Wiper/lights display To activate or deactivate the Wiper/ Light mode.
When activated, the LCD display shows the selected Wiper/
Light mode whenever you changed the mode.
Traffic signs To set the traffic signs displayed.
Icy road warning To activate or deactivate the icy road warning.
Ready sound To activate or deactivate the ready sound. Theme selection You can select the theme of the cluster.
[
Type A Cluster : Theme A / Theme B / Theme C

[ Type B Cluster : Link to Drive Mode / Theme A / Theme B / Theme C / Theme D

Convenience Features
5-4
Remote Key (if equipped)
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Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which
you can use to lock or unlock the driver
and passenger door or the rear tailgate.
1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Tailgate Unlock
Locking
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and tailgate.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the remote key.
3. The doors will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink. Also, the
outside rearview mirror will fold, if

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the User Settings mode on the LCD
display. For more details, refer to
“LCD Display” in chapter 4.
4. Make sure 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 button (2) on the remote key.
2. The doors will unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink two times.
Also, the outside rearview mirror will
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selected from the User 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.
Tailgate unlocking
To unlock:
1. Press the Tailgate Unlock button (3) on the remote key for more than one second.
2. The hazard warning lights will blink two times. Once the tailgate is opened
and then closed, the tailgate will lock
automatically.
ACCESSING YOUR VEHICLE

Convenience Features
5-8
Locking your vehicle
OTM048000
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and tailgate.
2. Carry the smart key.
3. Either press the door handle button or press the Door Lock button on the
smart key.
4. The hazard warning lights will blink. Also, the side view mirror will fold,
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approach’ is selected from the User
Settings mode on the LCD display. For
more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in chapter 4.
5. Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock
button inside the vehicle.
Information
The door handle button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7~1 m
(28~40 in.) from the outside door handle. 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 tailgate is open.
CAUTION
When you leave your vehicle with
the smart key, make sure to press the
button on the front door handle to lock
the doors after close all of the doors,
the hood and the tailgate. If you do not
press the button 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.

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Unlocking your vehicle
OTM048000
1. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
2. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key or press the button on
the front door to unlock the doors.
3. All of the doors 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 0.7~1 m (28~40 inches) 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.
Opening the tailgate
To open the tailgate:
1. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
2. Press either the tailgate open/close button on the vehicle or press and
hold the tailgate open button on the
smart key for more than one second.
The hazard warning lights will blink
two times and the tailgate 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 button on the
smart key within 10 m (32 feet) from
the vehicle.
2. Press the Remote Start button for more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds
after pressing the door lock button.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the engine will start.
4. To turn off 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 10 m (32 feet).

[ The vehicle will not remotely start if the
engine hood or tailgate 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.