2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID check engine

Instrument Cluster4-24
Press START button with key (if
equipped)
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 (if
equipped)
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.
12V battery discharging due to
additional 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,
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator
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This warning is displayed if any door or
the hood or the 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
are fully closed. Also, check there is no
door/hood/liftgate open warning light
or message displayed on the instrument
cluster.

Instrument Cluster4-26
Engine has overheated
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, you have the
GPF system checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
GPF : Gasoline Particulate Filter
Check headlight (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the
headlights are not operating properly. A
headlight 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 brake light (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the stop
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.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with low fuel.
Hybrid battery damage may occur
when the fuel tank is completely empty.
Check headlamp LED (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the LED headlamp.
You have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check Active Air Flap system
This message is displayed in the
following situations: - There is a malfunction with the actuator flap
- There is a malfunction with the actuator air flap controller
- The air flap does not open
When all of the above conditions are
fixed, the warning will disappear.
Ready to start driving
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is ready to be driven.
Check regenerative brakes
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.

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Stop vehicle and check brakes
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
This message is displayed when there
is a problem with the hybrid system.
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 Hybrid system
This message is displayed when there is
a problem with the hybrid 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
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
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
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.
Refill inverter coolant
This message is displayed when the
inverter coolant is nearly empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Park with engine On to charge
battery
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
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.

Instrument Cluster4-28
Check regenerative brakes
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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.
In this case, it may take longer for the
brake pedal to operate and the braking
distance may become longer.
Check virtual engine sound system
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This message is displayed when there is
a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound
System (VESS).
In this case, you have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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6. Door
ItemsExplanation
Automatically lock
[
E
nable 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
vehicle is in ready mode)

[ Enable on Speed : All doors will be automatically locked
when the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph (15 km/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
vehicle is in ready mode)

[ 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 liftgate If this item is checked, the power liftgate function will be
activated.
For more details, refer to ''Power liftgate' in chapter 5.
Power liftgate opening
speed To adjust the power liftgate speed.

[
Fast/Normal
For more details, refer to ''Power liftgate' in chapter 5.
Smart liftgate To activate or deactivate the smart liftgate.
For more details, refer to ''Smart liftgate' in chapter 5.
7. Convenience
Items
Explanation
Seat easy access
[
Off : The sea
t 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 alert To activate or deactivate the Rear Occupant Alert.
For more details, refer to ''Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
system'' in chapter 5.

Instrument Cluster4-42
Trip Computer (Type A)
The trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information system that
displays information related to driving.
Information
Some driving information stored in the
trip computer (for example Average
Vehicle Speed) resets if the battery is
disconnected.
Trip modes
Since refueling

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Energy flow
Digital Speedometer

v Type A

v Type B
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To change the trip mode, toggle the
", " switch on the steering wheel

[ 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).

à For 12.3-inch instrument cluster, you
can check the fuel economy in the
center bottom of the cluster.

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v Type A

v Type B
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To change the trip mode, toggle the
", " switch on the steering wheel

[ 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).

à For 12.3-inch instrument cluster, you
can check the fuel economy in the
center bottom of the cluster.
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Drive info
Trip distance (1), average fuel economy
(2), and t

otal 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.
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Since refuel(l)ing
Trip distance (1), average fuel economy
(2), and t

otal 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.

Convenience Features5-20
Remote Start with Digital Key

[ When the shift button of your vehicle
is in P (Park) and all of the doors
including trunk and hood is locked
and the vehicle is off, press the Door
Lock button in the Hyundai Digital
Key app then press the Remote Start
button within 4 seconds.
You can confirm the engine is on if the
hazard warning lights blinks two times
and the chime sounds.

[ If you want to turn off the engine,
press Remote Engine Stop. Air
Conditioner / Heating system
maintains the same status as when
you last used the vehicle.

[ Unless you put the registered digital
key(smartphone) on the interior
authentication pad (wireless charger)
when the remote start function is on,
the engine will turn off.

[ If you do not get on the vehicle within
10 minutes after the engine turns on,
the vehicle will turn off.
For more information, refer to the Engine
Start/Stop button in chapter 6.
Vehicle information Display
The digital key application displays
the vehicle information such as
driving or door conditions through the
communication with the vehicle.

[ How to check : Select the vehicle
what you want to check and touch
the vehicle image, then vehicle
information display page will be
shown.

[ Contents : accumulated odometer,
latest fuel economy, driving range,
fuel remaining, tire pressure, doors
lock/unlock status and last data
updated time.

à Displayed vehicle date could be
differed from the current vehicle
condition.

à For more information, please refer to
the ‘Tutorial’ on your Digital key app. Smartphone change/App deletion
If you change your smartphone or delete
the Hyundai Digital K

ey App, please refer
to the following to set up your Digital
Key:
Smartphone Change/ Reset
If you change or reset the smartphone,
the registered digital key in your previous
smartphone may not be used. Please
refer to following procedure to use the
digital key.
1. Install the digital key application and log in.
2. If you are the owner, retry the Digital key save process.
3. If you are the sharer, need to re-share the key from owner.
App delete & reinstall/ Delete App data
You can re-download the digital key
from server in these cases as follow
procedure.
1. Reinstall the application and log in.
2. Input the PIN number for user verification.
3. If PIN is correct, digital key data will be re-downloaded to your
smartphone and you can use it
without any further registration or
sharing.
Smartphone operability with Digital Key
The digital key application may not
be available to old type smartphones.
Please check the available smartphone
models with your dealer. NFC antenna
position on the smartphone can be
confirmed on each smartphone’s manual
or contact to customer service center of
the smartphone manufacture.