2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID Owners Manual

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Hybrid System Gauge
Power gauge
„4.2-Inch
OTMH040003
„12.3-Inch
OTMH040004E
The hybrid system gauge indicates
whether the current driving condition is
fuel efficient or not.

[ CHARGE:
Shows that the energy made by the
vehicle is being converted to electrical
energy. (Regenerated energy)

[ ECO:
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.

[ POWER:
Shows that the vehicle is exceeding
the Eco-friendly range.
Hybrid battery SOC (State of Charge)
gauge
„4.2-Inch
OTMH040011N
„12.3-Inch
OTMH040006N
This gauge indicates the remaining
hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near
the “L (Low) or O” level, the vehicle
automatically operates the engine to
charge the battery.
However, if the Service Indicator (
)
and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
(
) turn on when the SOC gauge is
near the “L (Low) or O” level, the vehicle
be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Warning and Indicator Lights
Ready indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is ready to be driven. -
ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. If this occurs, you have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
EV mode indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is driven by the electric
mo
tor.
- “EV” indicator ON : Vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the
gasoline engine is stopped.
- “EV” indicator OFF : Vehicle is driven using the gasoline engine.
Service warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.

- The service warning light illuminates
for approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off when all checks have
been performed.

[ When there is a problem with the
hybrid vehicle control system or
hardware.
When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF after
starting the vehicle, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Regenerative brake warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When the regenerative brake does not
oper
ate and the brake does not perform
well. This causes the Brake Warning
light (red) and Regenerative Brake
Warning Light (yellow) to illuminate
simultaneously.
If this occurs, drive safely and have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. The operation of the
brake pedal may be more difficult than
normal and the braking distance may
increase.

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LCD Display Messages
Ready to drive
OTMHQ010019N
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is ready to be driven.
Check regenerative brakes
OTMHQ010020N
This message is displayed when
the brake performance is low or the
regenerative brake does not work
properly due to a failure in the brake
system.
If this occurs, it may take longer for the
brake pedal to operate and the braking
distance may become longer.
Stop vehicle and check regenerative
brakes
OTMHQ010021N
This message is displayed when a failure
occurs in the brake system.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe
location and you tow your vehicle to the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the vehicle inspected.
Check Hybrid system
OTMHQ010022N
This message is displayed when there is a
problem with the hybrid control system.
Refrain from driving when the warning
message is displayed.
If this occurs, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Check Hybrid system. Stop safely
OTMHQ010023N
This message is displayed when there
is a problem with the hybrid control
system. The “
” indicator will blink
and a warning chime will sound until the
problem is solved. Refrain from driving
when the warning message is displayed.
If this occurs, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Check Hybrid system. Do not start
engine
OTMHQ010024N
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.
A warning chime will sound until the
problem is solved. Refrain from driving
when the warning message is displayed.
If this occurs, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Stop safely and check power supply
OTMHQ010025N
This message is displayed when a failure
occurs in the power supply system.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe
location and tow your vehicle to the
nearest authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
have the vehicle inspected.
Check virtual engine sound system
OTMHQ010026N
This message is displayed when there is
a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound
System (VESS).
If this occurs, you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Refill inverter coolant
OTMHQ010028N
This message is displayed when the
inverter coolant is nearly empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Park with engine On to charge
battery
OTMHQ010029N
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.
If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe
location and wait until the hybrid battery
is charged.
Start engine to avoid battery
discharge
OTMHQ010030N
This message is displayed to inform the
driver the 12V battery may be discharged
if the ignition switch is in ON position
(without the
indicator ON).
Set the vehicle to the ready (
) mode
to prevent the 12V battery from being
discharged.

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Energy Flow
The hybrid system informs the drivers its
energy flow in various operating modes.
While driving, the current energy flow is
specified in 11 modes.
Vehicle stop
OTMH040015N
The vehicle is stopped.
(No energy flow)
Electric mode
OTMHQ010003
Only the motor power is used to drive the
vehicle.
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Engine generation
OTMHQ010006
When the vehicle is stopped, the high-
voltage battery is charged up by the
engine.
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Engine generation/motor drive
OTMHQ010010
The engine charges up the high-voltage
battery. The motor power is used to drive
the vehicle.
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