2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
6-4
Before entering the vehicle

[Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.

[Remove frost, snow, or ice.

[Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.

[Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.

[Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before starting

[Make sure the hood, the liftgate, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.

[Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.

[Adjust the inside and side view
mirrors.

[Verify all the lights work.

[Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.

[Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

[Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:

[ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3.

[Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.

[Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.

[Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

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6-5
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:

[NEVER allow children or any person
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the ignition switch or related
parts. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur.

[NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the ignition switch, or any
other control, while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your hand
or arm in this area may cause a loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Key ignition switch (if equipped)
OTM060051L[A] : LOCK, [B] : ACC
[C] : ON, [D] : START
Whenever the front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate, provided
the ignition switch is not in the ON
position. The light will go off immediately
when the ignition switch is turned on or
go off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed. (if equipped)
WARNING

[NEVER turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK or ACC position while the
vehicle is in motion except in an
emergency.
This will result in the engine turning
off and loss of power assist for the
steering and brake systems. This may
lead to loss of directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.

[Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift button is
in 1st gear (for manual transmission
vehicle) or P (Park, for automatic
transmission vehicle) position, apply
the parking brake, and turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement may
occur if these precautions are not
followed.
NOTICE
Never use after market keyhole covers.
This may generate start-up failure due
to communication failure.
IGNITION SWITCH

Driving your vehicle
6-6
Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionAction Notes
LOCKTo turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, push the key in at the ACC
position and turn the key towards the
LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in
the LOCK position.
The steering wheel locks to protect
the vehicle from theft. (if equipped)
ACCSome electrical accessories are
usable. The steering wheel unlocks.If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steering
wheel right and left to release.
ONThis is the normal key position when
the engine has started. All features
and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked
when you turn the ignition switch
from ACC to ON.Do not leave the ignition switch in the
ON position when the engine is not
running to prevent the battery from
discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, turn the ignition
switch to the START position. The
switch returns to the ON position
when you let go of the key.The engine will crank until you release
the key.

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6-7
Starting the engine
WARNING

[Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.

[Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move which can lead to
an accident.

[Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
rpm is high.
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift button is in P
(Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position. Hold the key (maximum of
10 seconds) until the engine starts and
release it.
Information

[Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)

[Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:

[Do not hold the ignition key in the
START position for more than 10
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before
trying again.

[Do not turn the ignition switch to
the START position with the engine
running. It may damage the starter.

[If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift button in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.

[Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.
NOTICE
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after preheating is completed,
turn the ignition switch once more
to the LOCK position and wait for 10
seconds. Then turn the ignition switch
to the ON position in order to preheat
the engine again.

Driving your vehicle
6-8
NOTICE
Do not turn off the engine immediately
after it has been subjected to a heavy
load. Doing so may cause severe
damage to the engine or turbo charger
unit.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:

[Do not hold the ignition key in the
START position for more than 10
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before
trying again.

[Do not turn the ignition switch to
the START position with the engine
running. It may damage the starter.

[If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift button in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.

[Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.

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6-9
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Driving your vehicle
6-10
Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button
PositionAction Notes
OFFTo turn off the engine, press the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
vehicle shifted to P (Park).
Note if the Engine Start/Stop button
is pressed with the vehicle shifted to
D (Drive) or R (Reverse), the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop button
is pressed with the gear shifted
to N (Neutral), the Engine Start/
Stop button will change to the ACC
position.
The steering wheel locks to protect
the vehicle from theft.If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver’s
door, the warning chime will sound.
ACCPress the Engine Start/Stop button
when the button is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories are
usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
[If you leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position for more
than one hour, the battery power will
turn off automatically to prevent the
battery from discharging.

[If the steering wheel doesn’t
unlock properly, the Engine Start/
Stop button will not work. Press
the Engine Start/Stop button while
turning the steering wheel right and
left to release.
ONPress the Engine Start/Stop button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started.Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON position when the
engine is not running to prevent the
battery from discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the Engine Start/ Stop
button with the gear shifted to the P
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine
with the gear shifted to the P (Park)
position.If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal, the engine does not start and
the Engine Start/Stop button changes
as follows:
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6-11
Starting the engine
WARNING

[Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.

[Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.

[Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
rpm is high.
Information

[The vehicle will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.

[Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the engine may not start.

[When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ACC or ON position, if any
door is open, the system checks for the
smart key. When the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the “
” indicator
will blink and the warning 'Key not in
vehicle' will come on. When all doors
are closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle.
Starting the gasoline engine
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift button is in
P(Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
Information

[Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.

[Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.