2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID check engine light

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WINTER DRIVING
The severe weather conditions of winter
quickly wear out tires and cause other
problems. To minimize winter driving
problems, you should take the following
suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid
acceleration, sudden brake applications,
and sharp turns are potentially
very hazardous practices. During
deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications
on snowy or icy roads may cause the
vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires or to
install tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or chains,
a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,
etc.
Snow tires
WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size
and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and handling of
your vehicle may be adversely affected.
You use snow tires when road
temperature is below 45°F (7°C). Refer
to the below chart, and mount the
recommended snow tire for your vehicle.
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,
make sure to use the same Inflation
pressure as the original tires. Mount
snow tires on all four wheels to balance
your vehicle’s handling in all weather
conditions. The traction provided by
snow tires on dry roads may not be as
high as your vehicle’s original equipment
tires. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.

Driving Your Vehicle6-56
Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in
chapter 8. If necessary, replace them.
Also check all ignition wirings and
components for any cracks, wear-out,
and damage.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being frozen,
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin
into key holes. When a lock opening is
already covered with ice, spray approved
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it.
When an internal part of a lock freezes,
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully
use the heated key to avoid an injury.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
To prevent the window washer from
being frozen, add authorized window
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified
on the window washer container.
Window washer anti-freeze solution is
available from an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer, and most vehicle accessory
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or
other types of anti-freeze solution, to
prevent any damage to the vehicle paint. Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. When there is the risk that your
parking brake may freeze, temporarily
apply it with the gear in P (Park). Also,
block the rear wheels in advance, so the
vehicle may not roll. Then, release the
parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in such conditions during the severe
winter, you should check underneath
the vehicle on a regular basis, to ensure
that the front wheels and the steering
components is unblocked.
Carry emergency equipment
In accordance with weather conditions,
you should carry appropriate emergency
equipment, while driving. Some of the
items you may want to carry include tire
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Do not place objects or materials in the
engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the engine
compartment may cause an engine
failure or combustion, because they may
block the engine cooling. Such damage
will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.

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Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, move your hand to the left. To
move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
Turn signals
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind you are seeing your
signals when, in fact, they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be
sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
You must also check the lights every time
you disconnect and then reconnect the
wires.
WARNING
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting
system. Use an approved trailer wiring
harness. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the vehicle electrical system
and/or personal injury. You consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
Driving on hills
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes so much
that they would get overheated and may
not operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70
km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine
and transmission overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trailer
brakes and you have a automatic
transmission, you should drive in D
(Drive) when towing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer will minimize heat
build-up and extend the life of your
transmission.

Driver assistance system7-46
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist Malfunction and
Limitations
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist malfunction
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When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check
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message will appear on the cluster
for several seconds, and the master
(
) warning light will illuminate on
the cluster. If the master warning light
illuminates, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of HYUNDAI
dealer.
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When the side view mirror warning
light is not working properly, the ‘Check
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message will appear on the cluster
for several seconds, and the master
(
) warning light will illuminate on
the cluster. If the master warning light
illuminates, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized retailer of HYUNDAI
dealer.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist disabled
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When the rear bumper around the rear
corner radar or sensor is covered with
foreign material, such as snow or rain,
or installing a trailer or carrier, it can
reduce the detecting performance and
temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety
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message will appear on the cluster.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
will operate properly when such foreign
material or trailer, etc., is removed, and
then the engine is restarted.
If Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
does not operate properly after it is
removed, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING

[ Even though the warning message
does not appear on the cluster, Blind-
Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may
not properly operate.

[ Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not properly operate in
an area (for example, open terrain)
where any objects are not detected
right after the engine is turned on, or
when the detecting sensor is blocked
with foreign material right after the
engine is turned on.

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[The driver and passengers are
responsible for accidents that occurs
while exiting the vehicle. Always
check the surroundings before you
exit the vehicle.

[ Never deliberately operate Safe Exit
Assist. Doing so may lead to serious
injury or death.

[ Safe Exit Assist does not operate if
there is a problem with Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist. There
may be a problem with Blind Spot
Safety system when:
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist warning light appears
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist sensor or the sensor
surrounding is polluted or covered
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist fails to warn passengers or
falsely warn passengers
Information
After the engine is turned off, Safe Exit
Assist operates approximately for 3
minutes, but turns off immediately if the
doors are locked.
Safe Exit Assist Malfunction and
Limitations
Safe Exit Assist malfunction
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When Safe Exit Assist is not working
properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot Safety
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the cluster for several seconds, and the
master (
) warning light will illuminate
on the cluster. If the master warning light
illuminates, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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When the side view mirror warning
light is not working properly, the ‘Check
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message will appear on the cluster
for several seconds, and the master
(
) warning light will illuminate on
the cluster. If the master warning light
illuminates, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Driver assistance system7-134
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warning message will appear on the
cluster if the following situations occur:
- The rear view camera is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain,
etc.
- There is inclement weather, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.
If this occurs, Reverse Parking Collision-
Avoidance Assist may turn off or may not
operate properly. Check whether the rear
view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors
are clean.
Limitations of Reverse
ParkingCollision-Avoidance Assist
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not assist braking or warn
the driver even if there are pedestrians
or objects under the following
circumstances:

[ Any non-factory equipment or
accessory is installed

[ Your vehicle is unstable due to an
accident or other causes

[ Bumper height or rear ultrasonic
sensor installation has been modified

[ Rear view camera or rear ultrasonic
sensor(s) is damaged

[ Rear view camera or the rear
ultrasonic sensor(s) is stained with
foreign material, such as snow, dirt,
etc.

[ Rear view camera is obscured by a
light source or by inclement weather,
such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.

[ The surrounding is very bright or very
dark

[ Outside temperature is very high or
very low

[ The wind is either strong (above
12 mph (20 km/h)) or blowing
perpendicular to the rear bumper

[ Objects generating excessive
noise, such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines or truck air
brakes, are near your vehicle

[ An ultrasonic sensor with similar
frequency is near your vehicle

[ There is ground height difference
between the vehicle and the
pedestrian

[ The image of the pedestrian in the
rear view camera is indistinguishable
from the background

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8. Emergency Situations
Hazard Warning Flasher ........................................................................\
........... 8-2
In Case of an Emergency while Driving........................................................... 8-2
If the Engine Stalls while Driving........................................................................\
......... 8-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing .......................................................... 8-2
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving ........................................................................\
...8-3
If the Engine will not Start ........................................................................\
........ 8-3
Jump Starting ........................................................................\
........................... 8-4
If the Engine Overheats ........................................................................\
.............8-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................................................ 8-9
Check Tire Pressure (if equipped) ........................................................................\
...... 8-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................................................\
...... 8-10
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ........................................................................\
........ 8-11
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale ............................................... 8-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator ............................ 8-12
Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
............... 8-12
If You Have a Flat Tire (with spare tire) ...........................................................8-14Jack and Tools ........................................................................\
.................................... 8-14
Removing and Storing the Spare Tire ....................................................................... 8-14
Changing Tires ........................................................................\
.................................... 8-15
Jack Label ........................................................................\
.......................................... 8-20
Towing ...................................................................\
........................................... 8-21Towing Service ........................................................................\
................................... 8-21
Removable Towing Hook ........................................................................\
................... 8-22
Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
............................. 8-23
Emergency Commodity ........................................................................\
......... 8-25Fire Extinguisher ........................................................................\
................................. 8-25
First Aid Kit ........................................................................\
..........................................8-25
Triangle Reflector ........................................................................\
............................... 8-25
Tire Pressure Gauge ........................................................................\
........................... 8-25

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8-3
If You Have a Flat Tire While
Driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

[Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and let the vehicle slow down
while driving straight ahead. Do not
apply the brakes immediately or
attempt to pull off the road as this
may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident. When the
vehicle has slowed to such a speed
that it is safe to do so, brake carefully
and pull off the road. Drive off the
road as far as possible and park on
firm, level ground. If you are on a
divided highway, do not park in the
median area between the two traffic
lanes.

[ When the vehicle is stopped, press the
hazard warning flasher button, move
the shift button into P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF position.

[ Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on the
side of the vehicle that is away from
traffic.

[ When changing a flat tire, follow the
instructions provided later in this
chapter.
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT
START

[Be sure to shift the gear to N (Neutral)
or P (Park). The engine starts only
when the gear is in N (Neutral) or P
(Park).

[ Turn on the interior light. If the light
dims or goes out when you operate
the starter, the battery is drained.
See instructions for “Jump Starting”
provided in this chapter.

[ Check the fuel level and add fuel if
necessary.
If the vehicle still does not start, we
recommend that you call an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.
NOTICE
Push or pull starting the vehicle may
cause the catalytic converter to
overload which can lead to damage to
the emission control system.