2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4WD

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Before driving .................................................................................................... 6-4Before entering the vehicle ........................................................................................ 6-4
Before starting
............................................................................................................. 6-4
Ignition switch ................................................................................................... 6-5
Key ignition switch .......................................................................................................6-5
Key ignition switch positions
...................................................................................... 6-6
Starting the engine
....................................................................................................... 6-7
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................................................. 6-9Engine Stop/Start button positions .......................................................................... 6-10
Starting the engine
...................................................................................................... 6-11
Turning off the engine
................................................................................................ 6-12
Remote start
............................................................................................................... 6-13
Automatic transmission ..................................................................................6-14
Automatic transmission operation ............................................................................ 6-14
LCD display message (button type)
.......................................................................... 6-19
Paddle shifter (Manual shift mode)
.......................................................................... 6-20
Good driving practices
............................................................................................... 6-21
Dual clutch transmission ................................................................................ 6-23Dual clutch transmission operation .......................................................................... 6-23
Parking
....................................................................................................................... 6-30
LCD display message (button type)
......................................................................... 6-30
Paddle shifter (Manual shifter mode)
....................................................................... 6-32
Good driving practices
..............................................................................................6-33
Braking system ................................................................................................ 6-34Power-assist brakes ...................................................................................................6-34
Disc brakes wear indicator
........................................................................................6-34
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
.................................................................................6-35
Auto Hold (if equipped)
.............................................................................................6-39
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
................................................................................... 6-43
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............................................................................ 6-44
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
......................................................................6-47
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
................................................................................. 6-48
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
................................................................................. 6-48
Good braking practices
.............................................................................................. 6-51
Four wheel drive (4WD) .................................................................................. 6-52Four Wheel Drive (4WD) operation ...........................................................................6-53
Emergency precautions
............................................................................................ 6-58
Reducing the risk of a rollover
.................................................................................. 6-59
6. Driving your vehicle

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Idle Stop and Go (ISG) ....................................................................................6-61ISG system operation ................................................................................................. 6-61
ISG system off
............................................................................................................ 6-64
Forced to restart engine
........................................................................................... 6-64
ISG malfunction
......................................................................................................... 6-65
Calibrating the Battery Sensor
................................................................................ 6-65
Drive mode integrated control system (2WD) ..............................................6-66Drive mode ................................................................................................................ 6-66
Drive mode integrated control system (4WD) .............................................6-69
Drive mode ................................................................................................................ 6-69
Special driving conditions ...............................................................................6-72Hazardous driving conditions ................................................................................... 6-72
Rocking the vehicle
.................................................................................................... 6-72
Smooth cornering
...................................................................................................... 6-73
Driving at night
........................................................................................................... 6-73
Driving in the rain
....................................................................................................... 6-73
Driving in flooded areas
............................................................................................. 6-74
Highway driving
......................................................................................................... 6-74
Reducing the risk of a rollover
................................................................................... 6-74
Winter driving .................................................................................................. 6-75Snow or icy conditions ............................................................................................... 6-75
Winter precautions
..................................................................................................... 6-77
Trailer towing ................................................................................................... 6-79
If you decide to pull a trailer? ................................................................................... 6-80
Trailer towing equipment.......................................................................................... 6-83
Driving with a trailer
.................................................................................................. 6-84
Maintenance when towing a trailer
..........................................................................6-87
Vehicle load limit.............................................................................................6-88
The Loading Information Label ................................................................................ 6-89

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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) delivers engine
power to front and rear wheels for
maximum traction. 4WD is useful when
extra traction is required, such as when
driving on, muddy, wet, or snow-covered
roads.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH:

[Do not drive in conditions that
exceed the vehicles intended
design such as challenging off-road
conditions.

[Avoid high speeds when cornering or
turning.

[Do not make quick steering wheel
movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.

[The risk of a rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control of your
vehicle at highway speeds.

[Loss of control often occurs if two or
more wheels drop off the roadway
and the driver over steers to reenter
the roadway.

[In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
NOTICE

[Do not drive in water if the level
is higher than the bottom of the
vehicle.

[Check your brake condition once
you are out of mud or water. Depress
the brake pedal several times as you
move slowly until you feel normal
braking return.

[Shorten your scheduled
maintenance interval if you drive in
off-road conditions such as sand,
mud or water (see "Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions"
section in chapter 9).

[Always wash your vehicle thoroughly
after off road use, especially the
bottom of the vehicle.

[Be sure to equip the vehicle with four
tires of the same size and type.

[Make sure that a full time 4WD
vehicle is towed by a flat bed tow
truck.
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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) operation
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) mode selection
Transfer
modeSelection
buttonIndicator
lightDescription
4WD AUTO
(4WD LOCK is
deactivated)
(not
illuminated)
In the 4WD AUTO mode, under normal
operating conditions, onventional 2WD
vehicles. If the system determines
there is a need for four wheel drive, the
engine’s driving power is distributed to
all four wheels automatically.
Use this mode when driving on normal
roads.
If you select the "Driving force
distribution" in the cluster, Driving force
distribution (4WD) state is displayed.
4WD LOCK
(illuminated)In the 4WD LOCK mode, the system is
deactivated when vehicle speed is over
37 mph (60 km/h) and the mode is shifted
to 4WD AUTO mode. If the vehicle speed
slows down to 37 mph (60 km/h), the
mode shifts back to the 4WD LOCK mode.
If 4WD Lock is activated, the driving force
distribution in the cluster is not displayed.
Use this mode when driving up or down
steep inclines, driving off-road, driving on
sandy and muddy roads, etc., to maximize
traction
WARNING
If 4WD warning light () stays on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a
malfunction with the 4WD system. When the 4WD warning light () illuminates have
the vehicle be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

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CAUTION
When driving on normal roads,
deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by
pushing the 4WD LOCK button (4WD
LOCK indicator light goes off). Driving
on normal roads with the 4WD LOCK
mode, especially, when cornering
may cause mechanical noise or
vibration. The noise and vibration will
disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is
deactivated. Prolonged driving with the
noise and vibration may damage some
parts of the power train.
NOTICE

[When the 4WD LOCK mode is
deactivated, a sensation may be felt
as the driving power is delivered
entirely to the front wheels.
Auto Four Wheel Drive mode (normal
driving) (if equipped)
If the 4WD system determines there is a
need for four wheel drive, the engine's
driving power is distributed to all four
wheels automatically.

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Selected mode Description
Auto 4WD
(Normal driving) -
[Use this mode when driving on normal roads.

[Under normal operating conditions, the vehicle
operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the
system determines there is a need for four wheel
drive, the engine's driving power is distributed to all
four wheels automatically.
SNOW

[Use this mode when driving on slippery roads.

[The engine’s driving power is properly distributed to
the wheels, to help start the vehicle stably on slippery
roads or keep tires from slipping.
Be sure to maintain Auto 4WD mode when driving on normal roads. If you drive with
the 4WD Lock mode on normal roads or curved roads, it may damage 4WD parts and
cause vibration and noise. However, vibration and noise are normal conditions that will
disappear when Auto 4WD mode is selected. Also, when the vehicle is changed from
4WD Lock to Auto 4WD, a sensation may be felt as driving power is delivered to the
rear wheels.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) selection
(if equipped)
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For safe 4WD operation
Before driving

[Make sure all passengers are wearing
seat belts.

[Sit upright and closer to the steering
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering
wheel to a position comfortable for
you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

[Start off slowly by applying the
accelerator pedal gently.

[Use snow tires or tire chains.

[Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[Apply engine braking during
deceleration by using the paddle
shifter (manual shift mode) and
manually selecting a lower gear.

[Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent skids.
Information
When using Snow Tires, mount them on
all four wheels.
If a full set of chains is not available for
an 4WD vehicle when using tire chains,
chains may be installed on the front wheels
only.
For more details on Snow Tires and Tire
Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section
later in this chapter.
CAUTION
Mud or snow
If one of the front or rear wheels
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc., the
vehicle can sometimes be driven out by
engaging the accelerator pedal further;
however avoid running the engine
continuously at high rpm because doing
so could damage the AWD system.
Driving in sand or mud

[Maintain slow and constant speed.
Operate the accelerator pedal slowly
to ensure safe driving (wheel-slip
prevention).

[Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[Reduce vehicle speed and always
check the road condition.

[Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent getting stuck.

[When the vehicle is stuck in snow,
sand or mud, the tires may not
operate.

[This is to protect the transmission and
not a malfunction.
NOTICE
Moving the vehicle forcibly to get out
of mud or sand can cause damage/
overheat of the engine or damage/
breakdown of the transmission,
differential or 4WD system as well as
damage to tires. If excessive wheel slip
occurs after entering a sandy/muddy
road, the vehicle may fall into the sand/
mud. When it happens, put a stone or
a tree branch under the tire, and then
try to pull out the vehicle, or try to get it
unstuck by repeatedly moving forwards
and backwards.

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Driving through water

[Try to avoid driving in deep standing
water. It may stall your engine and
clog your exhaust pipes.

[Do not change gear while driving in
water.
CAUTION
Always drive slowly in water. If you
drive too fast, water may get into the
engine compartment and wet the
ignition system causing your vehicle to
suddenly stop.
Additional driving conditions

[Become familiar with the off-road
conditions before driving.

[Always pay attention when driving off-
road and avoid dangerous areas.

[Drive slowly when driving in heavy
wind.

[Reduce vehicle speed when
cornering. The center of gravity
of 4WD vehicles is higher than
conventional 2WD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when you
rapidly turn corners.

[Always hold the steering wheel firmly
when you are driving off-road.
WARNING
Do hold the steering wheel tightly
when you are driving off-road. You may
hurt your arm by a sudden steering
maneuver or from steering wheel
rebound due to an impact with objects
on the ground. You could lose control
of the steering wheel which may lead to
serious injury or death.
Emergency precautions
Tires
When replacing tires, be sure to equip
all four tires with the same size, type,
tread patterns, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
WARNING
Do not use tire and wheel with different
size and type from the one originally
installed on your vehicle. It can affect
the safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could lead to steering
failure or rollover causing serious injury.
In an emergency situation, a compact
spare tire (if equipped) or Tire Mobility
Kit (if equipped) may be used. But,
do not use the compact spare tire
continuously. Repair or replace the
original tire as soon as possible to avoid
failure of the differential or 4WD system.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine while
an 4WD vehicle is raised on a jack.
The vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack
causing serious injury or death to you or
those nearby.