2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID battery location

01
1-15
Check Hybrid system. Stop safely
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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.

Foreword / Hybrid System Overview1-16
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
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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.

Instrument Cluster4-14
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When the battery is not being charged
while the engine is running. Immedia
tely
turn OFF all electrical accessories. Try
not to use electrically operated controls,
such as the power windows. Keep the
engine running.
You have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
1.

Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” section in
chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil
as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Continued driving with the warning light
on may cause engine failure.
Information
When engine oil pressure decreases due to
insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil
Pressure warning light will illuminate. In
addition, the enhanced engine protection
system which limits engine power will
be activated. If the engine oil pressure is
restored, the Engine Oil Pressure warning
light and the enhanced engine protection
system will turn off.
NOTICE
If the engine is not stopped
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure warning light is illuminated,
severe damage could result.

04
4-27
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.

Convenience Features5-6
When the remote key does not work
correctly, open and close the door
with the mechanical key. If you have
a problem with the remote key, it is
recommended that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the remote key is in close proximity to
your mobile phone, the signal could be
blocked by your mobile phone’s normal
operational signals.
This is especially important when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging, and/ or
sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the remote key and your
mobile phone in the same location and
always try to maintain an adequate
distance between the two devices.
Information
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. If the
keyless entry system is inoperative due
to changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
NOTICE
Keep the remote key away from
electromagnetic materials that block
electromagnetic waves to the key
surface.
Battery replacement
OPD046002
Battery Type: CR2032
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gently pry open the cover.
2. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery
position is correct.
3. Reinstall the rear cover of the remote key.
If you suspect your remote key might
have sustained some damage, or you feel
your remote key is not working correctly,
it is recommended that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON
BATTERY.
If swallowed, a lithium button battery
can cause severe or fatal injuries within
2 hours. Keep batteries out of reach of
children.
If you think batteries may have been
swallowed or placed inside any part
of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.

07
7-143

[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.

07
7-147
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Remote Smart Parking Assist standby
When ‘Parking Assist Conditions Not
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View (
) button has been pressed and
held, Remote Smart Parking Assist is in
standby. After a while, press and hold the
Parking/View (
) button again to see if
Remote Smart Parking Assist works.
The message appears even when the
smart key's battery is low. Check the
smart key battery level.
Limitations of Remote Smart Parking
Assist
In the following circumstances, Remote
Smart Parking Assist performance to
park or exit the vehicle may be limited,
there may be a risk of collision, or
Remote Smart Parking Assist may turn
off. Park or exit the vehicle manually if
necessary.

[ An object is attached to the steering
wheel

[ The vehicle is installed with a snow
chain, spare tire or different size
wheel

[ Tire pressure is lower or higher than
the standard tire pressure

[ Your vehicle is loaded with cargo
longer or wider than your vehicle or a
trailer is connected to your vehicle

[ There is a problem with the wheel
alignment

[ Your vehicle is leaned severely to one
side

[ Your vehicle is equipped with a trailer
hitch

[ The license plate is installed
differently from the original location

[ There is a person, animal or object
above or below the ultrasonic sensor
when Remote Smart Parking Assist is
activated

[ The parking space is curved or
diagonal

[ There is an obstacle such as a person,
animal or object (trash can, bicycle,
motorcycle, shopping cart, narrow
pillar etc.) near the parking space