2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE battery

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USB charger
„Front
OTM050028
„Rear
OTM050058
The USB charger is designed to recharge
batteries of small size electrical devices
using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be recharged
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ACC or ON (or START) position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use.

[A smart phone or a tablet PC may
get warmer during the re-charging
process. It does not indicate any
malfunction with the charging system.

[ A smart phone or a tablet PC, which
adopts a different re-charging
method, may not be properly re-
charged. In this case, use an exclusive
charger of your device.

[ The charging terminal is only to
recharge a device. Do not use the
charging terminal either to turn ON
an audio or to play media In the
infotainment system.
AC Inverter (if equipped)
OTMA050011
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipments.
Information
OJX1070288L

[Rated voltage : AC 115 volts

[ Maximum electric power : 150 watts

[ In order to avoid an electrical system
failure, electric shock, etc., be sure to
read owner’s manual before use.

[ Be sure to close the cover except the
time of use.

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WARNING
To reduce a risk of serious or fatal
injuries:

[ Do not use a heated electric device
such as a coffeepot, toaster, heater,
iron, etc.

[ Do not insert foreign objects into the
outlet and do not touch the outlet as
you may get shocked.

[ Do not let children touch the AC
inverter.
NOTICE

[To help prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not use the
AC inverter while the engine is not
running.

[ When not using the AC inverter,
make sure to close the AC inverter
cover.

[ After using an electric accessory
or equipment, pull the plug out.
Leaving the accessory or equipment
plugged in for a long time may cause
battery discharge.

[ Do not use an electric accessory or
equipment the power consumption
of which is greater than 220
volts/200 watts.

[ Some electric accessories or
equipment can cause electronic
interference. It may cause excessive
audio noise and malfunctions in
other electric systems or devices in
the vehicle.

[ Do not use broken electric
accessories or equipment, which
may damage the AC inverter and
electrical systems of the vehicle.

[ Do not use two or more electric
accessories or equipment at the
same time. It may cause damage to
the electrical systems of the vehicle.

[ When the input voltage is lower,
outlet LED will blink and the AC
inverter will turn off automatically. If
the input voltage goes up to normal,
the AC inverter will turn on again.

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Four wheel drive (4WD) ........................................................................\
.......... 6-53Four Wheel Drive (4WD) operation ........................................................................\
.. 6-54
Emergency precautions ........................................................................\
.................... 6-59
Reducing the risk of a rollover ........................................................................\
.......... 6-60
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) ........................................................................\
............ 6-62ISG system operation ........................................................................\
........................ 6-62
ISG system off ........................................................................\
.................................... 6-65
Forced to restart engine ........................................................................\
................... 6-65
ISG malfunction ........................................................................\
................................. 6-66
Calibrating the Battery Sensor ..........................................................\
.................... 6-66
Drive mode integrated control system (2WD) ............................................. 6-67Drive mode ........................................................................\
.........................................6-67
Drive mode integrated control system (4WD) ............................................. 6-70Drive mode ........................................................................\
.........................................6-70
Special driving conditions ........................................................................\
...... 6-73Hazardous driving conditions ................................................\
................................... 6-73
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................................\
............................ 6-73
Smooth cornering ........................................................................\
.............................. 6-74
Driving at night ........................................................................\
................................... 6-74
Driving in the rain ........................................................................\
............................... 6-74
Driving in flooded areas ........................................................................\
..................... 6-75
Highway driving ........................................................................\
................................. 6-75
Reducing the risk of a rollover ........................................................................\
........... 6-75
Winter driving ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-76Snow or icy conditions ........................................................................\
....................... 6-76
Winter precautions ........................................................................\
............................. 6-78
Trailer towing ........................................................................\
...........................6-80If you decide to pull a trailer? ........................................................................\
............ 6-81
Trailer towing equipment.......................................................................\
................... 6-84
Driving with a trailer ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-85
Maintenance when towing a trailer ........................................................................\
. 6-88
Vehicle load limit.......................................................\
......................................6-89The Loading Information Label ........................................................................\
........ 6-90

Driving your vehicle6-6
Key ignition switch positions
Switch
Position Action
Notes
LOCK T
o turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, push the key in at the ACC
position and turn the key towards the
LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in
the LOCK position.
The steering wheel locks to protect
the vehicle from theft. (if equipped)
ACC Some electrical accessories are
usable. The steering wheel unlocks.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steering
wheel right and left to release.
ON This is the normal key position when
the engine has started. All features
and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked
when you turn the ignition switch
from ACC to ON. Do not leave the ignition switch in the
ON position when the engine is not
running to prevent the battery from
discharging.
START To start the engine, turn the ignition
switch to the START position. The
switch returns to the ON position
when you let go of the key. The engine will crank until you release
the key.

Driving your vehicle6-10
Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button
Position Action
Notes
OFF T
o turn off the engine, press the
Engine Start/Stop button with the
vehicle shifted to P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed with the vehicle shifted to D
(Drive), R (Reverse), or N (Neutral), the
gear automatically shifts to P (Park). If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver’s
door, the warning chime will sound.
ACC Press the Engine Start/Stop button
when the button is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories are
usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.

[
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position for more
than one hour, the battery power will
turn off automatically to prevent the
battery from discharging.

[ If the steering wheel doesn’t
unlock properly, the Engine Start/
Stop button will not work. Press
the Engine Start/Stop button while
turning the steering wheel right and
left to release.
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button
while it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON position when the
engine is not running to prevent the
battery from discharging.
START To start the engine, depress the brake
pedal and press the Engine Start/ Stop
button with the gear shifted to the P
(Park) position. If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal, the engine does not start and
the Engine Start/Stop button changes
as follows:
2))

Driving your vehicle6-12
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:

[ If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to shift the
gear to the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the gear in N (Neutral)
while the vehicle is still moving and
press the Engine Start/Stop button in
an attempt to restart the engine.

[ Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot normally start the engine.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If you
are not able to replace the fuse, you
can start the engine by pressing and
holding the Engine Start/Stop button
for 10 seconds with the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ACC position.
For your safety always depress the
brake pedal before starting the vehicle.
Emergency starting
OTM060002
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly, you
can start the vehicle by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button with the smart
key in the direction of the picture above.
Turning off the engine
1. Stop the vehicle and depress the
brake pedal fully.
2. Make sure the shift button is in P(Park).
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position and apply the
parking brake.

Driving your vehicle6-18
4. Press and hold the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1
second.
5. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in (N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will
stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)
will appear on the cluster LCD display,
press the Engine Start/Stop button
while depressing the brake pedal.
However, if you open the driver’s or
front passenger’s door, the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park) and the
Engine Start/ Stop button will change
to the OFF position.
NOTICE
With the gear in N (Neutral) the Engine
Start/Stop button will be in the ACC
position. In the ACC position, the doors
cannot be locked. The battery may
discharge if left in the ACC position for
a long time.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
transmission will automatically shift
through an 8-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D
(Drive) button by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine ON. (button type)
Then depress the accelerator pedal
smoothly.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator fully. The transmission will
automatically down shift to the next
lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).
When the vehicle is stopped in D (Drive)
position, if you open the driver’s door
with the seat belt unfastened, the gear is
shifted to P (Park) position automatically.
(button type)
However while the vehicle is moving in D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s
door with the seat belt unfastened, the
gear may not shift to P (Park) position
automatically to protect the automatic
transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the
shift button console, allows the driver to
switch from NORMAL/COMFORT mode
to SPORT or ECO mode. (if equipped)
For more Details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" later in this
chapter.

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Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic
transmission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the transmission
from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park)
into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the R (Reverse) button. (button type)
Ignition key interlock system
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift button is in the P (Park)
position.
When the battery is discharged:
The shift buttons will not function when
the battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to
move the shift button to N (Neutral) on a
level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from another vehicle or from a another
battery to the jump-starting terminals
inside the engine compartment.
For more details, refer to “Jump
Starting” in chapter 7.
2. Release the parking brake with the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. Shift the gear to the N(Neutral) position refer to the “Stay in Neutral
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift button into the P (Park)
position, apply the parking brake, and
place the ignition switch in the LOCK/
OFF position. Take the Key with you
when exiting the vehicle.
WARNING
When you stay in the vehicle with
the engine running, be careful not to
depress the accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. The engine or exhaust
system may overheat and start a fire.
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot. Keep away from the
exhaust system components.
Do not stop or park over flammable
materials, such as dry grass, paper or
leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.