2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE start stop button

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SRS care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free
and there are no parts you can safely
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not illuminate when
the Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position, or continuously remains
on, have the system be immediately
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any
work on the steering wheel, the front
passenger’s panel, front seats and roof
rails be performed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. Improper handling of
the SRS system may result in serious
personal injury. WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death take the following precautions:

[Do not attempt to modify or
disconnect the SRS components or
wiring, including the addition of any
kind of badges to the pad covers or
modifications to the body structure.

[ Do not place objects over or near
the air bag modules on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, and the
front passenger’s panel above the
glove box.

[ Clean the air bag pad covers with
a soft cloth moistened with plain
water. Solvents or cleaners could
adversely affect the air bag covers
and proper deployment of the
system.

[ Always have inflated air bags be
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

[ If components of the air bag system
must be discarded, or if the vehicle
must be scrapped, certain safety
precautions must be observed.
Consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for the necessary information.
Failure to follow these precautions
could increase the risk of personal
injury.

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Additional safety precautions
Passengers should not move out of
or change seats while the vehicle is
moving. A passenger who is not wearing
a seat belt during a crash or emergency
stop can be thrown against the inside of
the vehicle, against other occupants, or
be ejected from the vehicle.
Do not use any accessories on seat
belts. Devices claiming to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the seat
belt can reduce the protection provided
by the seat belt and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Do not modify the front seats.
Modification of the front seats could
interfere with the operation of the
supplemental restraint system sensing
components or side air bags.
Do not place items under the front
seats. Placing items under the front seats
could interfere with the operation of the
supplemental restraint system sensing
components and wiring harnesses.
Do not cause impact to the doors.
Impact to the doors when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON or START
position may cause the air bags to
inflate.
Modifications to accommodate
disabilities. If you require modification
to your vehicle to accommodate
a disability, contact the HYUNDAI
Customer Connect Center at 800-633-
5151.
Adding equipment to or modifying
your air bag equipped vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by changing
your vehicle’s frame, bumper system,
front end or side sheet metal or ride
height, this may affect the operation of
your vehicle’s air bag system.
Air bag warning labels
OTMA030005
Air bag warning labels, required by the
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), are attached
to alert the driver and passengers of
potential risks of the air bag system. Be
sure to read all of the information about
the air bags that are installed on your
vehicle in this Owners Manual.

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AUTO STOP indicator light ........................................................................\
..............4-20
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................\
.................4-21
High beam indicator light ........................................................................\
................4-21
High Beam Assist indicator light ........................................................................\
......4-21
Cruise Indicator Light ........................................................................\
.......................4-21
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
........... 4-22
ECO Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
............... 4-22
SMART Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
.......... 4-22
Master warning light ........................................................................\
........................ 4-22
LCD display messages ........................................................................\
....................... 4-23 Shift to P (for smart key system) ........................................................................\
..... 4-23
Low key battery (for smart key system).................................................................. 4-23
Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system) ......................... 4-23
Check steering wheel lock system
(for smart key system) ........................................................................\
..................... 4-23
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system) .................................... 4-23
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system) ............................................................... 4-23
Key not detected (for smart key system)................................................................ 4-23
Press START button again (for smart key system) ................................................ 4-23
Press START button with key (for smart key system) ........................................... 4-24
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system) ............................................. 4-24
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system) .......................................... 4-24
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices ......................................... 4-24
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator ....................................................................... 4-25
Sunroof open indicator ........................................................................\
.................... 4-25
Low tire pressure ........................................................................\
............................. 4-25
Lights .................................................................\
....................................................... 4-26
Wiper ..................................................................\
......................................................4 -26
Low washer fluid ........................................................................\
..............................4-26
Low fuel ........................................................................\
............................................4-26
Low engine oil ........................................................................\
..................................4-26
Engine overheated / Engine has overheated ......................................................... 4-27
Check exhaust system ........................................................................\
..................... 4-27
Check headlight ........................................................................\
............................... 4-27
Check turn signal ........................................................................\
............................. 4-27
Check headlight LED ........................................................................\
....................... 4-27
Check Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system ...............................................4-28
Check Lane Keeping Assist system ........................................................................\
4-28
Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning system..........................................................4-28
Check Driver Attention Warning system ................................................................4-28
Check High Beam Assist system ........................................................................\
.....4-28
Check Smart Cruise Control system .......................................................................4-28

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Warning and indicator lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF
after starting the engine. If any light is still
ON, this indicates a situation that needs
attention.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that
the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to “Seat Belts”
section in chapter 3.
Air bag warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou turn the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3~6 seconds and then goes off.

[ When there is a malfunction with the
SRS.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The parking brake & brake fluid warning light illuminates for about 3
seconds and will then turn off once
the parking brake is released.

[ Whenever the parking brake is
applied.

[ Whenever the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.

- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” section in
chapter 9). After adding brake fluid,
check all brake components for fluid
leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or
if the warning light remains on, or if
the brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal br
aking system. This means you
still have braking on two wheels even if
one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure is required to
stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine
braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning
light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light
ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake
& Brake Fluid warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level is
low.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

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

- The ABS warning light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even if
there is a malfunction with the ABS.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) system
warning light
When the ABS warning and
Parking Brake warning lights are on
simultaneously, it may indicate a
problem with the Electronic Brake Force
Distribution system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the
brake system will not work normally
and you may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during sudden
braking.
If this occurs, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
NOTICE
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning light
When the ABS warning light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter
may not work. Also, the EPS warning
light may illuminate and the steering
effort may increase or decrease.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The electric power steering warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the electric power steering.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with either
the alt

ernator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator
or electrical charging system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there
may be a problem in the electrical
charging system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:

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

- The malfunction indicator light
illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
either the emission control system or
the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
NOTICE

[Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause
damage to the emission control
system which could affect drivability
and/or fuel economy.

[ If the enhanced engine protection
system becomes activated due to
lack of engine oil, engine power
will be limited. If such condition
continues repeatedly, the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp will
illuminate.
NOTICE
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine power.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
Exhaust system (GPF)
warning light (for gasoline
engine, if equipped)

[This warning light illuminates, when
accumulated soot reaches a certain
amount.

[ When this warning light illuminates, it
may turn off after driving the vehicle
at more than 50 mph (80km/h) for
about 30 minutes (above 3rd gear
with 1500 ~ 4000 engine rpm).
If this warning light blinks in spite
of the procedure (at this time LCD
warning message will be displayed),
have the GPF system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
If you continue to drive with the GPF
warning light blinking for a long time,
the GPF system can be damaged and
fuel consumption can worsen.

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Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

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

- The EPB warning light illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
EPB.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
warning light may illuminate when
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
indicator light comes on to indicate that
ESC is not working properly. This does
not indicate malfunction of EPB.
AUTO HOLD indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[[Whit
e] When you activate Auto Hold
by pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.

[ [Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the brake
pedal with Auto Hold activated.

[ [Yellow] Whenever there is a
malfunction with the Auto Hold
function.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Parking Brake (EPB)” section in chapter
6.
Low tire pressure warning
light
This warning light illuminates:

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

- The low tire pressure warning light
illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[ When one or more of your tires are
significantly underinflated. (The
location of the underinflated tires are
displayed on the LCD display.)
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.
This warning light remains ON after
blinking for
approximately 60 seconds, or
repeatedly blinks ON and OFF in 3 second
intervals:
When there is a malfunction with the
TPMS.
If this occur

s, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.
WARNING
Safe Stopping

[ The TPMS cannot alert you to severe
and sudden tire damage caused by
external factors.

[ If you notice any vehicle instability,
immediately take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, apply the brakes
gradually with light force, and slowly
move to a safe position off the road.