2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE door lock

Driving your vehicle
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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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Remote start (if equipped)
„Type A
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„Type B
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You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button of the smart key.To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button within 10 m
(32 feet) from the vehicle.
2. Press the remote start (
) button for
over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after
locking the doors. The hazard warning
lights will blink.
3. To turn off the remote start function,
press the remote start (
) button
once.

[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 liftgate is opened.

[The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.

[The engine turns off if you get in the
vehicle without a registered smart key.

[The engine turns off if you do not get
in the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.

[Do not idle the engine for a long
period.

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The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift button position when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:

[ALWAYS check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before shifting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

[Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift button
is in the P (Park) position, then set
the parking brake, and place the
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF
position. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed.

[When using the paddle shifter
(manual shift mode), do not use
engine braking (shifting from a
high gear to lower gear) rapidly on
slippery roads. The vehicle may slip
causing an accident.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must depress
firmly on the brake pedal and make sure
your foot is off the accelerator pedal.
The shift button must be in P (Park)
before turning the engine off.
WARNING

[Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.

[After the vehicle has stopped, always
make sure the shift button is in P
(Park), apply the parking brake, and
turn the engine off.

[When parking on an incline, shift
the gear to P (Park) and apply the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle
from rolling downhill.

[Do not use the P (Park) position in
place of the parking brake.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you
shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is
in motion.
When the vehicle is stopped in R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) position, if you
open the driver’s door with the seat
belt unfastened, the gear is shifted to P
(Park) position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) position, if you
open the driver’s door with the seat belt
unfastened, the gear may be not shifted
to P (Park) position automatically for
protecting the automatic transmission.

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4. Press and hold the OK button on
the steering wheel for more than 1
second.
5. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in
(N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will
stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)
will appear on the cluster LCD display,
press the Engine Start/Stop button
while depressing the brake pedal.
However, if you open the driver’s or
front passenger’s door, the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park) and the
Engine Start/ Stop button will change
to the OFF position.
NOTICE
With the gear in N (Neutral) the Engine
Start/Stop button will be in the ACC
position. Note that the doors cannot be
locked in the ACC position. The battery
may discharge if left in the ACC position
for a long period.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through an 8-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D
(Drive) button by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine ON. (button type)
Then depress the accelerator pedal
smoothly.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator fully. The transmission will
automatically down shift to the next
lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).
When the vehicle is stopped in D (Drive)
position, if you open the driver’s door
with the seat belt unfastened, the gear is
shifted to P (Park) position automatically.
(button type)
However while the vehicle is moving in D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s
door with the seat belt unfastened, the
gear may not shift to P (Park) position
automatically to protect the automatic
transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the
shift button console, allows the driver to
switch from NORMAL/COMFORT mode
to SPORT or ECO mode. (if equipped)
For more Details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" later in this
chapter.

Driving your vehicle
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To stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is
OFF (button type)
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If you want to stay in N (Neutral) after the
engine is OFF (in the ACC state), do the
following.
1. Turn off Auto Hold and release
Electronic Parking Brake when the
engine is running.
2. Push the N(Neutral) button by
depressing the brake pedal. If the
message (“Press and hold the OK
button on the steering wheel to stay in
Neutral ”) appears on the cluster LCD
display, press and hold the OK button
on the steering wheel for more than 1
second.
3. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in
(N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will
stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)
will appear on the cluster LCD display,
press the Engine Start/Stop button
while depressing the brake pedal.
However, if you open the driver's
door, the gear will automatically
shift to P (Park) and the Engine Start/
Stop button will change to the OFF
position.
NOTICE
With the gear in N (Neutral) the Engine
Start/Stop button will be in the ACC
position. Note that the doors cannot
be locked in the ACC position or the
battery may discharge if left in the ACC
position for a long period.

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D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through a 8-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D
(Drive) button by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine ON. Then depress
the accelerator pedal smoothly. For extra
power when passing another vehicle or
driving uphill, depress the accelerator
fully. The transmission will automatically
downshift to the next lower gear (or
gears, as appropriate). When the vehicle
is stopped in D (Drive) position, if you
open the driver’s door with the seat belt
unfastened, the gear is shifted to P (Park)
position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s
door with the seat belt unfastened,
the gear may be not shifted to P (Park)
position automatically for protecting the
dual clutch transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the
shift button console, allows the driver to
switch from NORMAL/ COMFORT mode
to SPORT or ECO mode. (if equipped)
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” later in this
chapter.
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic
transmission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the transmission
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place the ignition
switch in the ON position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the
R (Reverse) button.
When the battery is discharged:
The shift buttons will not function when
the battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to
move the shift button to N (Neutral) on a
level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from
another vehicle or from a another
battery to the jump-starting terminals
inside the engine compartment.
For more details, refer to “Jump
Starting” in chapter 8.
2. Release the parking brake with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Shift the gear to the N(Neutral)
position refer to the “Stay in Neutral
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter.

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SAFE EXIT ASSIST (SEA) (IF EQUIPPED)
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After the vehicle stops, when an
approaching vehicle from the rear area is
detected as soon as a passenger opens a
door, Safe Exit Assist will warn the driver
with a warning message and an audible
warning to help prevent a collision.
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In addition, when the electronic child
safety lock button is in the LOCK position
and an approaching vehicle from the
rear area is detected, the electronic child
safety lock button will not unlock even if
the driver presses the button to prevent
the rear doors from opening.
CAUTION
Warning timing may vary depending on
the speed of the approaching vehicle.
Detecting sensor
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The rear corner radars are sensors
located inside the rear bumper to detect
the side and rear areas. Always keep the
rear bumper clean for proper operation
of Safe Exit Assist.
NOTICE
For more details on the precautions of
the rear corner radars, refer to “Blind-
Spot Collision Assist (BCA)” section in
chapter 7.
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Driver assistance system
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System linked with Electronic child safety
lock
• When Electric child safety lock is
operating and an approaching vehicle
from the rear area is detected, the
rear doors cannot be unlocked even
if the driver tries to unlock the rear
doors using the electronic child safety
lock button. The ‘Check surroundings
then try again’ warning message will
appear on the cluster.
• Safe Exit Assist will warn the driver
when vehicle speed is below 2
mph (3 km/h) and the speed of the
approaching vehicle from the rear is
above 3 mph (5 km/h).
• For more details on electric child
safety lock button, refer to “Electronic
Child Safety Lock” section in chapter
5.
CAUTION
If the driver presses the electronic child
lock button again within 10 seconds
after the warning message appears,
Safe Exit Assist judges that the driver
has unlocked the doors acknowledging
the rear status. The electronic child
safety lock will turn off (button
indicator OFF) and the rear doors will
unlock. Always check the surroundings
before turning off the electronic child
safety lock button.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Safe Exit Assist:
• For your safety, change the Settings
after parking the vehicle at a safe
location.
• If any other system’s warning
message is displayed or audible
warning is generated, Safe Exit
Assist warning message may not be
displayed and audible warning may
not be generated.
• You may not hear the warning sound
of Safe Exit Assist if the surrounding
is noisy.
• Safe Exit Assist does not operate in
all situations or cannot prevent all
collisions.
• Safe Exit Assist may warn the driver
late or may not warn the driver
depending on the road and driving
conditions. Always check vehicle
surroundings.
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