2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Liftgate

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WARNING
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and
death.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.
Do not inhale engine exhaust.
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows
immediately. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the
oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the exhaust
system be checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous
practice. Run the engine only long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle
out of the garage.
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the
vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at “Fresh” and fan
control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
Keep the air intakes clear.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes
located in front of the windshield clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.
If you must drive with the liftgate open:
Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at “Fresh”, the air flow control at “Floor” or “Face”, and the fan
control set to high.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components including
components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit harmful
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Before entering the vehicle

[ Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.

[ Remove frost, snow, or ice.

[ Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.

[ Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.

[ Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before starting

[Make sure the hood, the liftgate, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.

[ Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.

[ Adjust the inside and side view
mirrors.

[ Verify all the lights work.

[ Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.

[ Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.

[ Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:

[ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3.

[ Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.

[ Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.

[ Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

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Remote start (if equipped)
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„Type B
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You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button of the smart key.To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button within 10 m
(32 feet) from the vehicle.
2. Press the remote start (
) button for
over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after
locking the doors. The hazard warning
lights will blink.
3. To turn off the remote start function, press the remote start (
) button
once.

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

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

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

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

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

[ Do not idle the engine for a long
period.

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Releasing the parking brake
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To release EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake):
1. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON or S
TART position.
2. Press the EPB switch while depressing the brake pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning
light goes off.

[ Satisfy the following conditions
1. Ensure seat belts are fastened and the doors, hood and liftgate are closed.
2. With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to
R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual shift
mode.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal. Make sure the Parking Brake warning
light goes off.
Information

[For your safety, you can engage EPB
even though the Engine Stop/Start
button is in the OFF position (only if
battery power is available), but you
cannot release it.

[ For your safety, depress the brake
pedal and release the parking brake
manually with the EPB switch when
you drive downhill or when backing up
the vehicle.
NOTICE

[If the Parking Brake warning light is
still on even though the EPB has been
released, have the system checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

[ Do not drive your vehicle with EPB
applied. It may cause excessive brake
pad and brake rotor wear.

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Warning messages
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To release EPB, fasten seatbelt and close
door, hood and liftgate

[ If y
ou try to drive with EPB applied, a
warning will sound and a message will
appear.

[ If the driver's seat belt is unfastened
and the engine hood or liftgate is
opened, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.

[ If there is a problem with the vehicle,
a warning may sound and a message
may appear.
If the situation occurs, depress the brake
pedal and release EPB by pressing the
EPB switch.
WARNING

[ Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a complete
stop and continue to depress the
brake pedal.
Shift the gear into P (Park), pull
up the EPB switch, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF
position. Take the Key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
Vehicles not fully engaged in P (Park)
with the parking brake set are at risk
for moving inadvertently and causing
injury to yourself or others.

[NEVER allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch
the EPB switch. If EPB is released
unintentionally, serious injury may
occur.

[ Only release EPB when you are
seated inside the vehicle with your
foot firmly on the brake pedal.
NOTICE

[Do not apply the accelerator pedal
while the parking brake is engaged.
If you depress the accelerator pedal
with EPB engaged, a warning will
sound and a message will appear.
Damage to the parking brake may
occur.

[ Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the braking system and
cause premature wear or damage
to brake parts. Make sure EPB is
released and the Parking Brake
warning light is off before driving.
Information

[A clicking sound may be heard while
operating or releasing the EPB. These
conditions are normal and indicate that
EPB is functioning properly.

[ When leaving your keys with a parking
attendant or assistant, make sure to
inform him/her how to operate EPB.

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Parking brake warning light
Check the Parking Brake
warning light by pressing the
Engine Stop/Start button to the
ON position.
This light will be illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the Engine
Stop/Start button in the START or ON
position.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is released and the Parking Brake
warning light is OFF.
If the Parking Brake warning light
remains on after the parking brake is
released while the engine is running,
there may be a malfunction in the
brake system. Immediate attention is
necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle
immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating
the vehicle and only continue to drive
the vehicle until you can reach a safe
location.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) does not release
If the EPB does not release normally,
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
by loading the vehicle on a flatbed tow
truck and have the system checked.
Auto Hold (if equipped)
Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a
standstill even though the brake pedal is
not depressed after the driver brings the
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal.
To apply:
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1. With the driver’s door, engine hood and liftgate (vehicle equipped with
shift button) closed, then press the
AUTO HOLD switch. The white AUTO
HOLD indicator will come on and the
system will be in the standby position.

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Information

[ The Auto Hold does not operate when:
- The driver's door is opened
- The engine hood is opened
- The liftgate is opened (vehicle
equipped with shift button)
- The gear is in P (Park)
- The gear is in R (Reverse, vehicle
equipped with shift lever)
- EPB is applied

[ For your safety, the Auto Hold
automatically switches to EPB when:
- The driver's door is opened
- The engine hood is opened
- The vehicle is in a standstill for more
than 10 minutes
- The vehicle is standing on a steep
slope
- The vehicle moved several times
- The liftgate is opened
In these cases, the Parking Brake
warning light comes on, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from green
to white, and a warning sound and a
message will appear to inform you that
EPB has been automatically engaged.
Before driving off again, depress the
brake pedal, check the surrounding
area near your vehicle and release the
parking brake manually with the EPB
switch.

[ While operating Auto Hold, you may
hear mechanical noise. However, it is
normal operating noise.
NOTICE
If the AUTO HOLD indicator changes
to yellow, Auto Hold is not working
properly. Contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING

[Depress the accelerator pedal slowly
when you start the vehicle.

[ For your safety, cancel Auto Hold
when you drive downhill, back up the
vehicle or park the vehicle.
NOTICE
If there is a malfunction with the
driver's door or engine hood open
detection system, Auto Hold may not
work properly. Contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Warning messages
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Parking brake automatically engaged /
Parking brake automatically applied
When EPB is applied while Auto Hold
is activ

ated, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.

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Deactivating AUTO HOLD... Press brake
pedal
When the conversion from Auto Hold to
EPB is no
t working properly a warning
will sound and a message will appear.
When this message is displayed, Auto
Hold and EPB may not operate. For your
safety, depress the brake pedal.
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Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO
HOLD
If you did not apply the brake pedal when
y
ou release Auto Hold by pressing the
AUTO HOLD switch, a warning will sound
and a message will appear.
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AUTO HOLD conditions not met.
Close door, hood and liftgate.
When you press the AUTO HOLD switch,
if the driv
er's door and engine hood are
not closed, a warning will sound and a
message will appear on the cluster LCD
display.
Press the AUTO HOLD switch after
closing the driver's door and hood.