2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID shift lock

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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 shifters to
change gears, do not shift from a
high gear to lower gear 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 with the
vehicle facing down the hill, turn
the steering wheel fully to the right
to prevent the vehicle from rolling
downhill. When parking with the
vehicle facing up the hill, turn the
steering wheel fully to the left.

[ 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) 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) 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.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged.
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a
stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop
with the engine ON. Shift into P (Park)
if you need to leave your vehicle for any
reason.
Always depress the brake pedal when
you are shifting from N (Neutral) to
another gear.
WARNING
Do not shift into gear unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into
gear when the engine is running at high
speed can cause the vehicle to move
very rapidly. You could lose control of
the vehicle and hit people or objects.

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D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through a 6-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. 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
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.
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.
To stay in N (Neutral) position when
vehicle is Off
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If you want to keep the N (Neutral)
position after the vehicle is OFF, do the
following.
1. Turn off Auto Hold and release Electronic Parking Brake when the
engine is running.
2. Push the N (neutral) button while depressing the brake pedal.
3. When you take your foot off the brake pedal, the message ‘Press and hold
OK button to stay in Neutral when
vehicle is Off’ (or 'Hold OK button to
stay in neutral gear position when
vehicle is Off') will appear on the
cluster LCD display.
4. Press and hold the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1
second.

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5. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in (N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will
stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)
appears on the cluster LCD display,
press the Engine Start/Stop button
while depressing the brake pedal.
However, if you open the driver’s or door,
the gear will automatically shift to P
(Park) and the Engine Start/ Stop button
will change to the OFF position.
When the battery is discharged:
You cannot shift the shift button, 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 another
battery.
For more details, refer to “Jump
Starting” in chapter 8.
2. Release the parking brake with the Engine Start/Stop button 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.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift button into the P (Park)
position, apply the parking brake, and
place the ignition switch in the LOCK/
OFF position. Take the Key with you
when exiting the vehicle.

[The gear is shifted to P (Park) position
automatically for safety under the
following conditions.
- When the driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the driver’s
door in the “Stay in Neutral when
the ignition is in the ON or OFF
condition
- When turning off the engine in the R (Reverse) / D (Drive) or N (Neutral)
position
This is supplemental function for safety.
Always check the P (Park) position is
shifted.
WARNING
When you stay in the vehicle with
the engine running, be careful not to
depress the accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. The engine or exhaust
system may overheat and start a fire.
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot. Keep away from the
exhaust system components.
Do not stop or park over flammable
materials, such as dry grass, paper or
leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.

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Good Braking Practices
WARNING
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a complete
stop and continue to depress the brake
pedal. Move the shift button into the P
(Park) position, then apply the parking
brake, and set the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the parking brake
not applied or not fully engaged may
roll inadvertently and may cause injury
to the driver and others. ALWAYS apply
the parking brake before exiting the
vehicle.Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
driven through standing water or if it
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop as
quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet brakes
may cause the vehicle to pull to one side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns to
normal. If the braking action does not
return to normal, stop as soon as it is
safe to do so and you call an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting on
the brake pedal. Even light, but constant
pedal pressure can result in the brakes
overheating, brake wear, and possibly
even brake failure.
If a tire goes flat while you are driving,
apply the brakes gently and keep the
vehicle pointed straight ahead while you
slow down. When you are moving slowly
enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off
the road and stop in a safe location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal
when the vehicle is stopped to prevent
the vehicle from rolling forward.

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Reverse Parking Distance Warning

[Reverse Parking Distance Warning
will operate when the gear is in R
(Reverse).

[ Reverse Parking Distance Warning
helps detect a person, animal or
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rearward speed is below 6 mph (10
km/h).
Distance
from object Warning
indicator when
driving
backward Warning
sound
24~48 in.
(

60~120cm)Buzzer beeps
intermittently
12~24 in.
(30~60cm)
Beeps more frequently
within 12 in. (30cm)
Beeps
continuously

[ The corresponding indicator will
illuminate when ever each ultrasonic
sensor detects a person, animal or
object in its sensing range. Also an
audible warning will sound.

[ When more than two objects are
detected at the same time, the closest
one will be warned with an audible
warning.

[ The shape of the indicator in the
illustration may differ from the actual
vehicle.
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning Malfunction and
Precautions
Reverse Parking Distance
Warningmalfunction
After starting the engine, a beep will
sound when the gear is shifted to R
(Reverse) to indicate Reverse Parking
Distance Warning is operating properly.
However, if one or more of the following
occurs, first check whether the ultrasonic
sensor is damaged or blocked with
foreign material.
If it still does not work properly, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

[The audible warning does not sound.

[ The buzzer sounds intermittently.

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cluster.
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Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning Malfunction
and Precautions
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning malfunction
After starting the engine, a beep will
sound when the gear is shifted to R
(Reverse) to indicate Forward/Reverse
Parking Distance Warning is operating
properly.
However, if one or more of the following
occurs, first check whether the ultrasonic
sensor is damaged or blocked with
foreign material. If it still does not work
properly, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

[ The audible warning does not sound.

[ The buzzer sounds intermittently.
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warning message appears on the cluster.
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WARNING

[ Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning is a supplemental system.
The operation of Forward/Reverse
Parking Distance Warning can be
affected by several factors (including
environmental conditions). It is the
responsibility of the driver to always
check the front and rear views before
and while parking.

[ Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle due to the malfunction of
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning.

[ Pay close attention when driving
near objects, pedestrians, and
especially children. Some objects
may not be detected by the
ultrasonic sensors, due to the objects
distance, size or material, all of
which can limit the effectiveness of
the sensor.

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Remote Operation
Operating order
Remote Operation operates in the
f
ollowing order:
1. Getting ready to remotely move forward and backward
2. Remotely moving forward and backward
1. Getting ready to remotely move forward
and backward
There are two ways to operate Remote
Operation function.
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Method (1) Using the function with
engine off
(1) Within a certain range from the vehicle press the door lock (
)
button on the smart key and lock
all doors.
(2) Press and hold the Remote Start button (
) within 4 seconds until
the engine starts.

[ For more details on remotely
starting the engine, refer to
“Remote Start” section in chapter 6.
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Method (2) Using the function with
engine on
(1) Park the vehicle in front of the
space where you want to use
Remote Operation function, and
shift the gear to P (Park).
(2) Press and hold the Parking/View (
) button to turn on Smart
Parking Assist. A message ‘Under
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infotainment system screen.
(3) Get out of the vehicle with the smart key and close all doors.

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[When remotely moving forward
using method (2), it is recognized
as a parking situation, and will
immediately control the steering
wheel according to the condition
ahead to assist with entering the
parking space and aligning the
vehicle. However, performance
may reduce depending on the
pedestrians, animals, shape of
objects, location, etc., around the
vehicle.

[ For moving remotely in reverse,
both method (1) and (2) aligns the
steering wheel first, and then will
only move the vehicle straight.

[ When remotely moving forward or
in reverse is completed, the vehicle
will automatically shift to P (Park)
and engage EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake). CAUTION

[ When using Remote Operation
function, make sure that all
passengers have gotten out of the
vehicle.

[ If the vehicle’s battery is discharged
or Remote Smart Parking Assist
malfunctions when parked in a
narrow parking space, Remote
Operation function will not operate.
Always park your vehicle in a space
wide enough for you to get in or out
of your vehicle.

[ Please note that depending on the
parking space, you may not be able
to exit from the space you have
entered by using Remote Operation
function.

[ After parking, the surrounding may
change due to the movement of
surrounding vehicles. If this occurs,
Remote Operation function may not
operate.

[ Before leaving the vehicle, close
windows and sunroofs, and make
sure the engine is off before locking
the doors.

[ After parking, the surrounding may
change due to the movement of
surrounding vehicles. If this occurs,
Remote Operation function may not
operate.