2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ABS

Instrument cluster4-20
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

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

- The downhill brake control indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ When you activate the system by
pressing the DBC button.
This indicator light blinks:
When Downhill Brake Control system is
oper
ating.
This indicator light illuminates yellow:
Whenever there is a malfunction with
Do
wnhill Brake Control system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to "Downhill
Brake Control (DBC)“ section in chapter
6.
AUTO STOP indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the engine enters the Idle Stop
mode o
f ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.
When the engine automatically starts,
the AUTO STOP indicator on the cluster
Illuminates to white.
For more details, refer to "ISG (Idle Stop
and Go) system" section in chapter 6.
Information
When the engine automatically starts
by the ISG system, some warning lights
(ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking
brake warning light) may turn on for a
few seconds. This happens because of
low battery voltage. It does not mean the
system has malfunctioned.

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Before driving ........................................................................\
............................ 6-4Before entering the vehicle ........................................................................\
................ 6-4
Before starting ........................................................................\
..................................... 6-4
Ignition switch ........................................................................\
........................... 6-5Key ignition switch ........................................................................\
...............................6-5
Key ignition switch positions ........................................................................\
.............. 6-6
Starting the engine ........................................................................\
............................... 6-7
Engine Start/Stop button ........................................................................\
......... 6-9Engine Stop/Start button positions ........................................................................\
.. 6-10
Starting the engine ........................................................................\
.............................. 6-11
Turning off the engine ........................................................................\
........................ 6-12
Remote start ........................................................................\
....................................... 6-13
Vehicle auto-shut off ........................................................................\
............... 6-14Operating Conditions ........................................................................\
........................ 6-14
Deactivating Conditions ........................................................................\
................... 6-14
System Operation ........................................................................\
............................... 6-14
Automatic transmission ........................................................................\
.......... 6-15Automatic transmission operation ........................................................................\
.... 6-15
LCD display message (button type) ........................................................................\
. 6-20
Paddle shifter (Manual shift mode) ........................................................................\
... 6-21
Good driving practices ........................................................................\
....................... 6-22
Dual clutch transmission ........................................................................\
........ 6-24Dual clutch transmission operation ........................................................................\
..6-24
Parking .................................................................\
.......................................................6-31
LCD display message (button type) ........................................................................\
.. 6-31
Paddle shifter (Manual shifter mode) .......................................................................6-33
Good driving practices ........................................................................\
......................6-34
Braking system ........................................................................\
........................ 6-35Power-assist brakes .....................................................................\
..............................6-35
Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................................................\
............... 6-36
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ........................................................................\
........ 6-36
Auto Hold ........................................................................\
........................................... 6-40
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
........... 6-44
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................................................\
.... 6-45
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ..................................................................... 6-48
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ........................................................................\
......... 6-49
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ........................................................................\
......... 6-49
Good braking practices ........................................................................\
......................6-52
6. Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle6-44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
WARNING
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system will not prevent accidents
due to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle
control is improved during emergency
braking, always maintain a safe
distance between you and objects
ahead of you. Vehicle speeds should
always be reduced during extreme
road conditions. The braking distance
for vehicles equipped with ABS or ESC
may be longer than for those without
these systems in the following road
conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced speeds
during the following conditions:

[ Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.

[ On roads where the road surface is
pitted or has different surface height.

[ Tire chains are installed on your
vehicle.
The safety features of ABS or ESC
equipped vehicle should not be tested
by high speed driving or cornering. This
could endanger the safety of yourself or
others.
ABS is an electronic braking system that
helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows
the driver to steer and brake at the same
time.
Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your brake
pressure and do not try to pump your
brakes. Depress your brake pedal as hard
as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear sounds from the brakes,
or feel a corresponding sensation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and it means
your ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or distance
it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that results
from sudden changes in direction, such
as trying to take a corner too fast or
making a sudden lane change. Always
drive at a safe speed for the road and
weather conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability.
Always steer moderately when braking
hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel
movement can still cause your vehicle to
veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping distance
than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.
The ABS (
) warning light will stay
on for several seconds after the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.

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During that time, ABS will go through
self-diagnosis and the light will go off if
everything is normal. If the light stays on,
you may have a problem with your ABS.
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the ABS () warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problem with
the ABS. Your power brakes will work
normally. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, contact your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
When you drive on a road having poor
traction, such as an icy road, and apply
your brakes continuously, ABS will be
active continuously and the ABS (
)
warning light may illuminate. Pull your
vehicle over to a safe place and turn the
vehicle off.
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning
light is off, then your ABS system is
normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with your ABS system. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
Information
When you jump start your vehicle because
of a drained battery, the ABS ()
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS is malfunctioning. Have the battery
recharged before driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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Electronic Stability Control helps to
stabilize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers.
ESC checks where you are steering and
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC
applies braking pressure to any one of
the vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the
engine management system to assist the
driver with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Always adjust your
speed and driving to the road conditions.
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road
conditions when cornering. ESC will not
prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet
surfaces can result in severe accidents.

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Indicator lights

v ESC indicator light (blinks)

v ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed to the ON position, the ESC
indicator light illuminates, then goes off
if the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
ESC is operating.
If the ESC indicator light stays on, your
vehicle may have a malfunction with
the ESC system. When this warning light
illuminates have the vehicle be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when ESC is turned off.
WARNING
When ESC is blinking, this indicates ESC
is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to
accelerate. NEVER turn ESC off while
the ESC indicator light is blinking or you
may lose control of the vehicle resulting
in an accident.
NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction. Before replacing
tires, make sure all four tires and wheels
are the same size. Never drive the
vehicle with different sized wheels and
tires installed.
ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
brie

fly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow or mud, by temporarily stopping
operation of ESC, to maintain wheel
torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission:

[ Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,
and Parking Brake warning lights
are displayed. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do not
spin the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights are displayed.

[ When operating the vehicle
on a dynamometer, make sure
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or
standard brake system operation.

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Safety chains
You should always attach chains between
your vehicle and your trailer.
Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufacturer
or trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for
attaching safety chains. Always leave just
enough slack so you can turn with your
trailer. And, never allow safety chains to
drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to
your country’s regulations and that
it is properly installed and operating
correctly.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trailer
brakes loaded, then it needs its own
brakes and they must be adequate. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able
to install, adjust and maintain them
properly. Be sure not to modify your
vehicle’s brake system.
WARNING
Do not use a trailer with its own brakes
unless you are absolutely certain that
you have properly set up the brake
system. This is not a task for amateurs.
Use an experienced, competent trailer
shop for this work.
Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you must get to
know your trailer. Acquaint yourself with
the feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector(s), lights, tires and brakes.
During your trip, occasionally check
to be sure that the load is secure, and
that the lights and trailer brakes are still
working.
Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You will need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.

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NOTICE
To prevent engine and/or transmission
overheating:

[When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 6%) pay close
attention to the engine coolant
temperature gauge to ensure the
engine does not overheat. If the
needle of the coolant temperature
gauge moves towards “H” (HOT),
pull over and stop as soon as it is
safe to do so, and allow the engine
to idle until it cools down. You may
proceed once the engine has cooled
sufficiently.

[ If you tow a trailer with the maximum
gross vehicle weight and maximum
trailer weight, it can cause the
engine or transmission to overheat.
When driving in such conditions,
allow the engine to idle until it cools
down. You may proceed once the
engine or transmission has cooled
sufficiently.

[ When towing a trailer, your vehicle
speed may be much slower than the
general flow of traffic, especially
when climbing an uphill grade. Use
the right hand lane when towing a
trailer on an uphill grade. Choose
your vehicle speed according to the
maximum posted speed limit for
vehicles with trailers, the steepness
of the grade, and your trailer weight.
Parking on hills
Generally, if you have a trailer attached
to your vehicle, you should not park your
vehicle on a hill.
However, if you ever have to park your
trailer on a hill, here’s how to do it:
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.
Turn the steering wheel in the
direction of the curb (right if headed
down hill, left if headed up hill).
2. Shift the gear to P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake and shut off the vehicle.
4. Place wheel chocks under the trailer wheels on the down hill side of the
wheels.
5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift to neutral, release the parking brake
and slowly release the brakes until the
trailer chocks absorb the load.
6. Reapply the brakes and parking brakes.
7. Shift the gear to P (Park) when the vehicle is parked on a uphill grade and
in R (Reverse) on a downhill.
8. Shut off the vehicle and release the vehicle brakes but leave the parking
brake set.
WARNING
To prevent serious or fatal injury:

[Do not get out of the vehicle without
the parking brake firmly set. If you
have left the engine running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You and
others could be seriously or fatally
injured.

[ Do not apply the accelerator pedal to
hold the vehicle on an uphill.

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WARNING

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

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

[Reverse Parking Distance Warning
may not operate normally when:
- Moisture is frozen to the sensor
- Sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or water
(Reverse Parking Distance Warning
will operate normally when such
foreign material are removed.)

- The weather is extremely hot or cold
- The sensor or sensor assembly is disassembled
- The surface of the sensor has been subjected to a hard impact
- The surface of the sensor has been scratched with a sharp object
- The sensors or its surrounding area is directly sprayed with high
pressure washer
[
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
may malfunction when:

- Heavy rain or water spray is present
- Water flows on the surface of the sensor
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- The sensor is covered with snow
- Driving on uneven road, gravel roads or bushes
- Objects that generates ultrasonic waves are near the sensor
- Installing the license plate differently from the original location

- The vehicle bumper height or
ultrasonic sensor installation has
been modified
- Attaching equipments or accessories around the ultrasonic
sensors

[ The following objects may not be
detected:

- Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes,
chains or small poles.
- Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency, such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
- Objects smaller than 40 in. (100 cm) in length and narrower than 6 in. (14
cm) in diameter.
- Pedestrians, animals or objects that are very close to the ultrasonic
sensors

[ Parking Distance Warning Indicators
may be displayed differently from
the actual detected location when
the obstacle is located between the
sensors.

[ Parking Distance Warning indicator
may not occur sequentially depending
on vehicle speed or obstacle shape.

[ If Reverse Parking Distance Warning
needs repair, have the vehicle be
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.