2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE check engine

Instrument cluster
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:

[When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The malfunction indicator light
illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then goes off.

[Whenever there is a malfunction with
either the emission control system or
the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
NOTICE

[Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause
damage to the emission control
system which could affect drivability
and/or fuel economy.

[If the enhanced engine protection
system becomes activated due to
lack of engine oil, engine power
will be limited. If such condition
continues repeatedly, the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp will
illuminate.
NOTICE
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine power.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
Exhaust system (GPF)
warning light (for gasoline
engine, if equipped)

[This warning light illuminates, when
accumulated soot reaches a certain
amount.

[When this warning light illuminates, it
may turn off after driving the vehicle
at more than 50 mph (80km/h) for
about 30 minutes (above 3rd gear
with 1500 ~ 4000 engine rpm).
If this warning light blinks in spite
of the procedure (at this time LCD
warning message will be displayed),
have the GPF system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
If you continue to drive with the GPF
warning light blinking for a long time,
the GPF system can be damaged and
fuel consumption can worsen.

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LCD display messages
Shift to P (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle without the gear in
the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position.
Low key battery (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the battery
of the smart key is discharged while
changing the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position.
Press START button while turning
wheel (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not unlock normally when
the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
You should press the Engine Start/Stop
button while turning the steering wheel
right and left.
Check steering wheel lock system
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not lock normally while the
Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to
the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine (for
smart key system)
This message is displayed if the Engine
Start/Stop button changes to the ACC
position twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the brake
pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not in the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON or Start position.
Always turn off the engine before leaving
your vehicle.
Key not detected (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not detected when you press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again (for smart
key system)
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you press
the Engine Start/Stop button while the
warning message “Key not detected” is
displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the brake
switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC
position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
start the engine in any other position
except P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Information
You can start the engine with the gear
in N (Neutral). But, for your safety, we
recommend that you start the engine with
the gear shifted to P (Park).
Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the 12V
battery voltage is weak due to any
non-factory electrical accessories (ex.
dashboard camera) while parking. Be
careful that the battery is not discharged.
If the message appears after removing
the non-factory electrical accessories,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator
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This warning is displayed if any door or
hood or liftgate is left open. The warning
will indicate which door is open in the
display.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, you should
confirm that the door/ hood/liftgate is
fully closed.
Also, check there is no door/hood/
liftgate open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Sunroof open indicator (if equipped)
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This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.
Low tire pressure
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This warning message is displayed if the
tire pressure is low. The corresponding
tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.

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Engine overheated / Engine has
overheated (if equipped)
This message is displayed when the
engine coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C). 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, have the GPF system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
GPF : Gasoline Particulate Filter
Check headlight (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if the
headlamps are not operating properly.
In addition, if a specific lamp(turn signal
lamp etc.) is not operating properly, the
warning message according to a specific
lamp (turn signal lamp etc.) is displayed.
A corresponding 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 headlamp LED (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the LED headlamp. Have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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5. Door
Items Explanation
Automatically
Lock

[Enable on Shift : All doors will be automatically locked if the shift button
is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D
(Drive) position. (only when the engine is running.)

[Enable on Speed : All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle
speed exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h).

[Off : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
Automatically
Unlock

[On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the shift button is
shifted to the P (Park) position. (only when the engine is running.)

[On key out/On vehicle off : All doors will be automatically unlocked when
the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the Engine Start/
Stop button is set to the OFF position.

[Off : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
Power
LiftgateIf this item is checked, the power liftgate function will be activated.
For more details, refer to "Power liftgate" in chapter 5.
Power
Liftgate
Opening
SpeedTo adjust the power liftgate speed.

[Fast/Normal
For more details, refer to "Power liftgate" in chapter 5.
Smart
LiftgateTo activate or deactivate the smart liftgate.
For more details, refer to "Smart liftgate" in chapter 5.
6. Convenience
Items Explanation
Seat Easy
Access

[Off : The seat easy access function is deactivated.

[Normal/Extended : When you turn off the engine, the driver's seat will
automatically move rearward short (Normal) or long (Extended) for you to
enter or exit the vehicle more comfortably.
For more details, refer to "Driver Position Memory System" in chapter 5.
Rear
Occupant
AlertTo activate or deactivate the Rear Occupant Alert.
For more details, refer to "Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system" in chapter
5.
Welcome
Mirror/Light

[On door unlock : The side view mirrors are unfolded and the welcome
light turns on automatically when the doors are unlocked.

[On driver approach : The side view mirrors are unfolded and the welcome
light turns on automatically when the vehicle is approached with the
smart key.
For more details, refer to ''Welcome System'' in chapter 5."

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[Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy
manually, press the OK switch on the
steering wheel for more than 1 second
when the Average Fuel Economy is
displayed.

[Automatic reset
To automatically reset the average
fuel economy, select between ‘After
Ignition’ or ‘After Refueling’ from
the Settings menu in the instrument
cluster.
- After Ignition: When the engine has
been OFF for 3 minutes or longer
the average fuel economy will reset
automatically.
- After Refueling: The average fuel
economy will reset automatically
after adding 6 liters (1.6 gallons) of
fuel or more and after driving speed
exceeds 1 mph (1 km/h).
ÃFor 12.3-inch instrument cluster, you
can check the fuel economy in the
center bottom of the cluster.„Type A„Type B
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Drive info
Trip distance (1), average fuel economy
(2), and instant fuel economy (3) are
displayed.
The information is combined for each
ignition cycle. However, when the engine
has been OFF for 3 minutes or longer the
Drive Info screen will reset.
To reset manually, press the OK switch
on the steering wheel for more than 1
second when ‘Drive Info’ is displayed.
„Type A„Type B
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Since refuel(l)ing
Trip distance (1), average fuel economy
(2), and instant fuel economy (3) after the
vehicle has been refueled are displayed.
To reset manually, press the OK switch
on the steering wheel for more than
1 second when ‘Since Refueling’ is
displayed.

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[Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy
manually, press the OK switch on the
steering wheel for more than 1 second
when the Average Fuel Economy is
displayed.

[Automatic reset
To automatically reset the average
fuel economy, select between ‘After
Ignition’ or ‘After Refueling’ from
the Settings menu in the instrument
cluster.
- After Ignition: When the engine has
been OFF for 3 minutes or longer
the average fuel economy will reset
automatically.
- After Refueling: The average fuel
economy will reset automatically
after adding 6 liters (1.6 gallons) of
fuel or more and after driving speed
exceeds 1 mph (1 km/h).
ÃFor 12.3-inch instrument cluster, you
can check the fuel economy in the
center bottom of the cluster.„Type A„Type B
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Drive info
Trip distance (1), average fuel economy
(2), and total driving time (3) are
displayed.
The information is combined for each
ignition cycle. However, when the engine
has been OFF for 3 minutes or longer the
Drive Info screen will reset.
To reset manually, press the OK switch
on the steering wheel for more than 1
second when ‘Drive Info’ is displayed.
„Type A„Type B
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Since refuel(l)ing
Trip distance (1), average fuel economy
(2), and total driving time (3) after the
vehicle has been refueled are displayed.
To reset manually, press the OK switch
on the steering wheel for more than
1 second when ‘Since Refueling’ is
displayed.