2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Owners Manual

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Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push up the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood center and
lift the hood.
After the hood has been lifted halfway,
it will raise completely by itself.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and around the engine compartment to
ensure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects are removed from the engine room
area or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other combustible material is removed
from the engine compartment

- All filler caps are tightly and
correctly installed
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approximately 12 in. (30 cm) from the
closed position) and push down to
securely lock in place. Then double
check to be sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not securely locked. Open it again and
close it with more force.
WARNING

[Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.

[ Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.

[ Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
EXTERIOR FEATURES

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Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
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Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and
set the parking brake.
Then do one of the following:
1. Unlock all doors with the Door Unlock button on your remote key or smart
key. Press the liftgate handle button
and open the liftgate.
2. Press and hold the liftgate open button on the remote key or smart
key. Press the liftgate handle button
and open the liftgate.
3. With the Smart Key in your possession, press the liftgate handle
button and open the liftgate.
Closing the liftgate
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Lower the liftgate lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the liftgate lid is
securely fastened, always check by trying
to pull it up again without pressing the
liftgate handle button.
WARNING
Always keep the liftgate lid completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and serious
illness or death may result.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the liftgate lift
cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the liftgate before driving.
Information
In cold and wet climates, liftgate lock
and liftgate mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

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WARNING
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Do not hold the part (gas lifter) that
supports the liftgate. Be aware that
the deformation of the part may cause
vehicle damage and a risk of injury.
WARNING

[NEVER allow anyone to occupy the
luggage compartment of the vehicle
at any time. If the liftgate is partially
or totally latched and the person
is unable to get out, serious injury
or death could occur due to lack
of ventilation, exhaust fumes and
rapid heat build-up, or because of
exposure to cold weather conditions.
The luggage compartment is also
a highly dangerous location in the
event of a crash because it is not a
protected occupant space but is a
part of the vehicle’s crush zone.

[ Your vehicle should be kept locked
and keys should be kept out of
the reach of children. Parents
should teach their children about
the dangers of playing in luggage
compartments.
Emergency liftgate safety release
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency liftgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the liftgate.
When someone is inadvertently locked
in the luggage compartment. The liftgate
can be opened by doing as follows:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right by
a key.
3. Push up the liftgate.
WARNING

[ For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
liftgate safety release lever in the
vehicle and how to open the liftgate
if you are accidentally locked in the
luggage compartment.

[ No one should be allowed to occupy
the luggage compartment of the
vehicle at any time. The luggage
compartment is a very dangerous
location in the event of a crash.

[ Use the release lever for
emergencies only. Use with extreme
caution, especially while the vehicle
is in motion.

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Power Liftgate (if equipped)
Power liftgate operating conditions
The power liftgate operates when
the gear is in P (Park) with the engine
running. However, the power liftgate will
operate regardless of the gear position
when the engine is off. Also, the liftgate
can be opened only when vehicle speed
is below 1.8 mph (3 km/h).
For safety, before attempting to open or
close the liftgate, make sure the vehicle
is in P (Park).
WARNING

[ Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. Children
may operate the power liftgate.
Doing so can result in injury to
themselves or others and can
damage the vehicle.

[
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Make sure that there are no people
or objects in the path of the power
liftgate or smart liftgate prior to
use. Serious injury, damage to the
vehicle or damage to surrounding
objects (for example, walls, ceilings,
vehicles, etc.) may result if contact
with the liftgate occurs.
NOTICE

[ Do not close or open the liftgate
manually. This may cause damage to
the power liftgate. If it is necessary
to close or open the liftgate manually
when the battery is discharged or
disconnected, do not apply excessive
force.

[ Do not operate the power liftgate
more than 10 times continuously
when the engine is not running. Use
the power liftgate with the engine
running when the power liftgate is
used repeatedly to prevent battery
discharge.

[ Do not leave the power liftgate open
for a long period of time. This may
drain the battery.

[ Do not apply excessive force when
the power liftgate is operating. Doing
so could result in vehicle damage.

[
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Do not grab or hold on to the liftgate
support struts at any time. Damage
to the liftgate support struts could
result. Deformation of the liftgate
support struts may cause vehicle
damage and personal injury may
occur.

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[Do not modify or repair any part
of the power liftgate by yourself.
This must be done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

[ Do not operate the power liftgate
under the following conditions.
The power liftgate may not operate
properly.
- One side of the vehicle is lifted to
inspect the vehicle or change a tire
- Parking on an uneven road such as
a slope, etc.

[ Close the liftgate completely and
lock all doors and liftgate using the
central door lock button before using
an automatic car wash.

[ Do not spray high pressure water
directly on the power liftgate outside
open/close button. The liftgate may
open unintentionally. Information

[If the liftgate is not fully closed and
vehicle speed is at or above 3 km/h (1.8
mph), a warning will sound 10 times.
Immediately park the vehicle at a safe
place, close the liftgate, and check
that the liftgate open warning on the
instrument cluster is turned off.

[ In cold and wet climates, the outside
power liftgate open/close button may
not work properly due to freezing
conditions. If this occurs, remove the
ice before using the outside power
liftgate open/close button or use the
power liftgate open/close button on the
smart key or the instrument panel.

[ Operating the power liftgate more
than 5 times continuously could cause
damage to the operating motor. If
this occurs, the power liftgate will not
operate to prevent the motor from
overheating. If any of the power liftgate
buttons are pressed to try to open the
liftgate, the chime will sound 3 times,
but the liftgate will remain closed.
Allow the power liftgate system to cool
for about 1 minute before operating the
system again.

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Operating the power liftgate
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Power liftgate open/close button (Smart
key, Instrument panel)
Press the power liftgate open/close
butt
on for 1 second. The liftgate opens or
closes with a warning sound.
While the liftgate is opening or closing,
press the button to stop liftgate
operation.
If the smart key is not within operation
range (approximately 10 m) from the
vehicle, liftgate operation will stop with a
warning sound for 5 seconds.
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Power liftgate open/close button (Outside
the power liftgate)
When the liftgate is closed, press the
po
wer liftgate open/close button to open
the liftgate.
If the vehicle is locked, press the power
liftgate open/close button with the smart
key in your possession.
If the liftgate is unlocked, the liftgate
will open or close with a warning sound
when the power liftgate open/close
button is pressed without carrying the
smart key.
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Power liftgate open/close button (Inside
the power liftgate)
Press the power liftgate open/close
butt
on. The liftgate opens or closes with
a warning sound.

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Automatic reverse
During po
wer liftgate operation if the
power liftgate senses any obstacle,
the liftgate will stop or will fully open.
The automatic reverse feature may
not operate properly, or it may operate
unexpectedly under the following
circumstances:

[ The automatic reverse feature may
not detect the resistance if the
detected resistance is below a certain
level, or if the liftgate is almost fully
closed near the latched position.

[ The automatic reverse feature may
operate if a strong impact is applied
with no obstructions placed.
WARNING
Never intentionally place any object
or part of your body in the path of
the power liftgate to make sure the
automatic reverse feature operates.
Serious injury, or damage to the vehicle
or object may occur.
Information
The power liftgate may stop operating if
the automatic reverse feature operates
more than two times while attempting to
open or close the liftgate. If this occurs,
carefully open or close the liftgate
manually, and then after 30 seconds try to
operate the power liftgate automatically
again.
Setting the power liftgate
To use each feature, you must select the
opening speed or opening height from
the settings menu. Deselect the settings
when you do not want to use the feature.
Power liftgate opening speed
To adjust the power liftgate speed,
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Resetting the power liftgate
In some circumstances resetting the
power liftgate operation may need to
be performed. Some instances where
resetting the power liftgate may be
required include:

[ When the 12-volt battery is recharged

[ When the 12-volt battery is reinstalled
after removal or replacement

[ When the related fuse is reinstalled
after removal or replacement
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1. With the engine off or running, put the
gear in P (Park).
2. Press the power liftgate open/close inner button (A) and outer button (B)
simultaneously until a chime sounds.
3. Slowly close the liftgate manually.
4. Press the power liftgate open/close outer button. The power liftgate will
open with a chime sound.
Wait until the liftgate fully opens to
complete resetting. If the liftgate
stops before it is fully open, resetting
cannot be completed.
Information
If the power liftgate does not operate
properly after the above procedure, have
the system inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Emergency liftgate safety release
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To unlock and open the liftgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following procedure:
1. Insert a long, flat object, such as a key into the opening at the bottom of the
liftgate.
2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the liftgate.
3. Push the liftgate to open.
WARNING

[ For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
liftgate safety release latch in the
vehicle and how to open the liftgate
if you are accidentally locked in the
luggage compartment.

[ No one, including animals, should
be allowed to occupy the luggage
compartment of the vehicle at any
time. The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the event
of an accident.

[ Use the release latch for
emergencies only. Use extreme
caution, especially while the vehicle
is in motion.