2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE warning lights

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Engine overheated / Engine has
overheated (if equipped)
This message is displayed when the
engine coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C). This means that the
engine is overheated and may be
damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to
“Overheating” section in chapter 8.
Check exhaust system (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the GPF system. At this
time, the GPF warning light will also
blink. If this occurs, have the GPF system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
GPF : Gasoline Particulate Filter
Check headlight (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if the
headlights are not operating properly.
In addition, if a specific lamp(turn signal
lamp etc.) is not operating properly, the
warning message according to a specific
lamp (turn signal lamp etc.) is displayed.
A corresponding bulb may need to be
replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check turn signal (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the turn
signal lamps are not operating properly.
A lamp may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check headlight LED (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the LED headlight. Have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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OTM080005L
Tire Pressure
This mode displays information related to
Tir
e Pressure.
For more details, refer to "Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)" in chapter
8.
User settings mode
OTM040060L
In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster, doors,
lamps, etc.
1. Driver Assistance
2. Head-Up Display
3. Cluster
4. Lights
5. Door
6. Convenience
7. Units
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle. Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message illuminates if
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ou try to select an item from the User
Settings mode while driving.

[ Automatic transmission / Dual clutch
transmission.
For your safety, change the User
Settings after parking the vehicle,
applying the parking brake and
selecting the shift button to P(Park).
Quick guide (Help)
This mode provides quick guides for the
s
ystems in the User Settings mode.
Select an item, press and hold the OK
button.
For more details about each system,
refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Information
When the infotainment system is applied,
only the User’s Setting mode on the
infotainment system is supported but the
User’s Setting mode on the instrument
cluster is not supported.

Instrument cluster4-36
2. Head-Up Display (if equipped)
Items Explanation
Enable
Head-up display If this item is checked, Head-Up Display will be activated.
Display Height To adjust the height of the image displayed.
Rotation To adjust the angle of the image displayed.
Brightness To adjust the brightness of the image displayed. Content
Selection To select the content to be displayed.
3. Cluster
Items
Explanation
Reset fuel
economy

[ At vehicle start

[ After refueling

[ Manually
To reset the fuel economy displayed.
Wiper/Lights DisplayTo activate or deactivate the Wiper/ Light mode.
When activated, the LCD display shows the selected Wiper/Light mode
whenever you changed the mode.
Traffic Signs To set the traffic signs displayed. Icy Road Warning To activate or deactivate the icy road warning.
Welcome Sound To activate or deactivate the welcome sound.
Theme
Selection You can select the theme of the cluster.

[
Type A Cluster : Theme A / Theme B / Theme C

[ Type B Cluster : Link to Drive Mode / Theme A / Theme B / Theme C /
Theme D

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Remote key (if equipped)
OPD046001
Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which
you can use to lock or unlock the driver
and passenger doors or the liftgate.
1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Liftgate Open
4. Panic
Locking
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and liftgate.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the remote key.
3. The doors will lock. The hazard warning lights will blink. Also, the side
view mirror will fold, if ‘Convenience

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Locking your vehicle (Button type)
OTM048000
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and liftgate.
2. Carry the smart key.
3. Either press the door handle button or press the Door Lock button (1) on the
smart key.
4. The hazard warning lights will blink. Also, the side view mirror will fold,
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Convenience features5-10
Even though you press the outside
door handle button, the doors will not
lock and the chime will sound for three
seconds if any of the following occur:

[ The Smart Key is in the vehicle.

[ The Engine Start/Stop button is in
ACC or ON position.

[ Any door except the liftgate is open.
CAUTION
When you leave your vehicle with
the smart key, make sure to press the
button on the front door handle or
touch the touch sensor on the front
door handle to lock the doors after
close all of the doors, the hood and the
trunk. If you do not press the button
or touch the touch sensor firmly, the
doors might not be locked so please use
caution.
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in your
vehicle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could press the
Engine Start/ Stop button and may
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in serious
injury or death.
Unlocking your vehicle
„Button type
OTM048000
„Touch sensor type
OTM050005
1. Make sure you have the smart key in
your possession.
2. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key, press the button on the
front door handle or touch the door
unlock sensor inside of the front door
handle to unlock the doors.
3. All of the doors will unlock. When the doors unlock, the hazard warning
lights will blink two times and the
chime will sound.

[ The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is
within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from
the outside door handle.

[ If you do not open the door after
unlocking within 30 seconds, it will
return to the lock mode.

[ If you unlocked the door with the
door handle, the doors cannot be
locked with the sensor within 2
seconds.

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Opening the liftgate
To open the liftgate:
1. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
2. Press either the liftgate open/close button on the vehicle or press and
hold the liftgate open button on the
smart key for more than one second.
The hazard warning lights will blink
two times and the liftgate will open.
Remotely starting vehicle
(if equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button on the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button on the smart key within 32 feet (10 m) from
the vehicle.
2. Press the Remote Start button for more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds
after pressing the door lock button.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the engine will start.
4. To turn off the remote start function, press the Remote Start button once.
Information

[The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.

[ The engine turns off if you get on the
vehicle without a registered smart key.

[ The engine turns off if you do not get
on the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.

[ The Remote Start button may not
operate if the smart key is not within 32
feet (10 m).

[ The vehicle will not remotely start if the
engine hood or liftgate is opened.

[ Do not idle the engine for a long period.
Remotely moving vehicle forward or
reverse (if equipped)
With the smart key, the driver can move
the vehicle forward or reverse using the
Forward or Reverse button on the smart
key.
For more details, refer to “Remote
Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)” section in
chapter 7.
Panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5
seconds. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the transmitter.
Start-up
You can start the vehicle without
inserting the key.
For more details, refer to the “Engine
Start/Stop Button” section in chapter 6.
Information
If the smart key is not moved for some
time, the detection function for smart key
operation will pause. Lift the smart key to
activate the detection again.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the smart key:

[Keep the smart key in a cool,
dry place to avoid damage or
malfunction. Exposure to moisture
or high temperature may cause
the internal circuit of the smart key
to malfunction which may not be
covered under warranty.

[ Avoid dropping or throwing the
smart key.

[ Protect the smart key from extreme
temperatures.

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Remote Control with Digital Key
To use the remote control function with
y
our android smartphone, Bluetooth
must be turned on.
Remote Control Connection with Digital
Key
1. Open Hyundai digital key application on the smartphone. Select the
vehicle to activate the remote control
function as a main vehicle.
2. Approach with the activated smartphone app to your vehicle
and you can check whether the
connection is available. If it enables
your smartphone to connect, connect
with your vehicle by pressing the
connect button. The remote control
function is activated after completing
the process.
Remote Control Operation with Digital
Key
You can execute the remote control
operation including door lock/unlock,
panic on/off, remote start / remote
stop and trunk opening. The icon for
each function will be highlighted and
alarm/vibration also provided when the
operation is performed.
Note that you cannot lock your vehicle
using the Hyundai digital key app if any
of the following occurs:

[ The Engine Start/Stop button is in
ACC or ON position.

[ Any doors are open.
When the smartphone and the vehicle
are connected by the Bluetooth function
but the remote control command
cannot be received over 5 minutes, the
remote control connection is cancelled
automatically. CAUTION

[ If metallic window tint was applied
to your vehicle, it may cause
bad Bluetooth connection or
performance degradation of the
digital key.

[ If multiple users operate the remote
control function simultaneously, the
connection between the digital key
and the vehicle might result in failed
commands. Please connect and
operate the remote control function
only the necessary user.

[ When using the remote control
operation, the driver (the remote
control user) should leave the vehicle
after confirming the door lock (the
chime sounds once and the hazard
warning lights blink).

[ The remote functions of the Digital
Key app enable the vehicle to be
controlled from a set distance. If
the digital key or the vehicle goes
beyond the operable distance, the
remote control function might be
disconnected or cancelled.

[ If the digital key (smartphone) is
connected with the vehicle for the
remote control, the driver with the
key goes far away from the vehicle,
the function might not work.

[ If the remote control operation
is executed where the mobile
connection is weak, Bluetooth
connection is poor due to several
Bluetooth devices or there is an
object such as metal or concrete, it
might be delayed or the operable
distance might decrease. You should
not cover the smartphone with your
hand or place other devices which
can cause frequency interference. It
may result in poor performance.

[ If the remote control function is not
available, please use NFC function to
lock or unlock the doors.