2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID Owners Manual

Convenience Features
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Power Tailgate (if equipped)
The power tailgate open/close button
automatically opens and closes the
tailgate.
Before using the power tailgate
The power tailgate operates when the
gear is in P (Park) with the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ON position. However,
the tailgate will operate regardless of the
gear position when the engine is off.
For safety, before attempting to open or
close the tailgate, make sure the vehicle
is in P (Park).
WARNING

[ Never leave children unattended
in your vehicle. Children might
operate the power tailgate. 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 tailgate before
operating the power tailgate. Wait
until the tailgate is opened fully and
stopped before loading or unloading
cargo or passengers from the
vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not close or open the power
tailgate manually. This may cause
damage to the power tailgate. If it is
necessary to close or open the power
tailgate manually when the battery is
discharged or disconnected, do not
apply excessive force. Opening the power tailgate
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The power tailgate will open
automatically by doing one of the
following:
[ Press the tailgate unlock button on
the smart key for approximately one second.
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[ Press the power tailgate button for
approximately one second.
For emergency stop while operating,
press the power tailgate button shortly.

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[ Press the tailgate handle switch (1)
carrying the smart key with you.

[ If all door is unlock, you can open the
tailgate without the smart key.
Closing the power tailgate
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[ Press the power tailgate button for
approximately one second when the
tailgate is opened.
The tailgate will close automatically.
For emergency stop while operating,
press the power tailgate button shortly.
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[ Press the power tailgate inner button
when the tailgate is opened.
The tailgate will close automatically.
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[ Press the power tailgate button for
approximately one second when the
tailgate is opend.
The lift gate will close automatically.
For emergency stop while
operating,press the power tailgate
button shortly.

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Automatic reverse
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During power opening or closing if the
power tailgate senses any obstacle, the
power tailgate 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
tailgate is almost fully closed near the
latched position.
Caution should be taken to prevent any
objects from obstructing the tailgate opening.
If the automatic reverse feature operates
more than two times while attempting
to open or close the tailgate, the power
tailgate may stop at that position.
WARNING
Never intentionally place any object
or part of your body in the path of
the power tailgate to make sure the
automatic reverse function operates.
NOTICE
Do not put heavy objects on the power
tailgate before you operate the power
tailgate. Additional weight may damage
the operation of the system. Non-operating conditions of the
power tailgate
[
The power tailgate does not open
when the vehicle is in motion.
The chime will sound if you drive with
the tailgate opened. Stop your vehicle
immediately at a safe place and check
if your tailgate is opened.

[ Operating the power tailgate more
than 5 times continuously could
cause damage to the operating motor.
If this occurs, the power tailgate
system enters into thermal protection
mode to prevent the motor from
overheating. In thermal protection
mode, the power tailgate will not
operate. If any of the power tailgate
buttons are pressed to try to open the
tailgate, the chime will sound 3 times
but the tailgate will not operate.
Allow the power tailgate system
to cool for about 1 minute before
operating the system again.

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Resetting the power tailgate
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If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the power tailgate
fuse has been replaced or removed, reset
the power tailgate by performing the
following procedure:
1. Put the gear in P (Park).
2. Press the power tailgate inner button (B) and the power tailgate handle
switch (A) simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. The chime will sound.
3. Close the tailgate manually. If the power tailgate does not work
properly after the above procedure,
the system is checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
If the power tailgate 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 tailgate strut. Be aware that the
deformation of the tailgate strut may
cause vehicle damage and risk of injury.
Setting the power tailgate
Power tailgate opening speed
To adjust the power tailgate opening
speed, go to User Settings mode and
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- If power tailgate function turns off, you can not adjust the power tailgate speed.
- Initial speed of Power tailgate is set as “Fast”.

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Power tailgate opening height
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The driver may set the height of a fully
opened tailgate by following the below
instruction.
1. Position the tailgate manually to the height you prefer.
2. Press the power tailgate inner switch for more than 3 seconds.
3. Close the tailgate manually after hearing the buzzer sound.
The tailgate will open to the height the
driver has set up.
WARNING
Always keep the tailgate completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and serious
illness or death may result.
WARNING
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints are
available. To avoid injury in the event of
an accident or sudden stops, occupants
should always be properly restrained. Emergency tailgate safety release
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency tailgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the tailgate
inside the vehicle.
To unlock and open the tailgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right.
3. Push the tailgate outward and upward.
WARNING

[ Be aware of the location of the
emergency tailgate safety release
lever in your vehicle and know how
to open the tailgate using the safety
release lever.

[ No one should be allowed to occupy
the luggage compartment of the
vehicle at any time. The luggage
compartment is a very dangerous
location in the event of a crash.

[ Use the release lever for emergencies
only. Use extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.

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Smart Tailgate (if equipped)
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On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,
the tailgate can be opened with hands-
free activation using the smart tailgate
system.
Using smart tailgate
The hands-free smart tailgate system
can be opened automatically when the
following conditions are met:
[ The smart tailgate option is enabled in
the Settings menu in the infotainment
system screen.

[ The smart tailgate is activated and
ready 15 seconds after all the doors
are closed and locked.

[ The smart tailgate will open when
the smart key is detected in the area
behind the vehicle for 3 seconds.
Information
The smart tailgate will NOT operate when:
[ A door is not locked or closed.

[ The smart key is detected within
15 seconds from when the doors were closed and locked.

[ The smart key is detected within
15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked, and within 1.5 m (60 in.)
from the front door handles. (for
vehicles equipped with Welcome Light).

[ The smart key is in the vehicle.
1. Settings To activate the Smart Tailgate, go to
User Settings Mode and select Smart
Tailgate on the LCD display.
2. Detect and Alert The smart tailgate detecting area
extends approximately 50-100 cm
(20-40 in.) behind the vehicle. If you
are positioned in the detecting area
and are carrying the smart key, the
hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound to alert you that
the smart tailgate will open.
Information
Do not approach the detecting area if you do not want the tailgate 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 tailgate will remain closed.
3. Automatic opening After the hazard warning lights blink and the chime sounds 6 times, the
smart tailgate will open.

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Deactivating smart tailgate
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„Type B
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1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Tailgate open/close (Power tailgate)
If you press any button on the smart key
during the Detect and Alert stage, the
smart tailgate will be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the smart tailgate for
emergency situations.
[ If you press the door unlock button
(2), the smart tailgate will be
deactivated temporarily. But, if you do
not open any door for 30 seconds, the
smart tailgate will be activated again.

[ If you press the tailgate open button
(3) for more than 1 second, the tailgate opens.

[ The smart tailgate will still be
activated if you press the door lock
button (1) or tailgate open/close
button (3) on the smart key as long as
the smart tailgate is not already in the
Detect and Alert stage.

[ In case you have deactivated the
smart tailgate by pressing the smart
key button and opened a door, the
smart tailgate can be activated again
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[ The smart tailgate detecting area
extends approximately 50-100 cm
(20-40 in.) behind the vehicle. If you
are positioned in the detecting area
and are carrying the smart key, the
hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound for about 3
seconds to alert you that the tailgate will open.

[ The alert stops once the smart key is
moved outside of the detecting area within the 3 second period.
Information

[ Smart tailgate may not operate
properly 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.

[ Smart tailgate detecting area may change when:
- The vehicle is parked on an incline
or slope.
- One side of the vehicle is raised or
lowered relative to the opposite side.

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Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
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1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure driver’s door is unlocked.
3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel filler door.
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4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to access the fuel tank cap.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
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

à All 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.