2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE warning lights

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Safety chains
You should always attach chains between
your vehicle and your trailer.
Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufacturer
or trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for
attaching safety chains. Always leave just
enough slack so you can turn with your
trailer. And, never allow safety chains to
drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to
your country’s regulations and that
it is properly installed and operating
correctly.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trailer
brakes loaded, then it needs its own
brakes and they must be adequate. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able
to install, adjust and maintain them
properly. Be sure not to modify your
vehicle’s brake system.
WARNING
Do not use a trailer with its own brakes
unless you are absolutely certain that
you have properly set up the brake
system. This is not a task for amateurs.
Use an experienced, competent trailer
shop for this work.
Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you must get to
know your trailer. Acquaint yourself with
the feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector(s), lights, tires and brakes.
During your trip, occasionally check
to be sure that the load is secure, and
that the lights and trailer brakes are still
working.
Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You will need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond
the passed vehicle before you can return
to your lane.

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Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, move your hand to the left. To
move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.
Turn signals
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind you are seeing your
signals when, in fact, they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be
sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
You must also check the lights every time
you disconnect and then reconnect the
wires.
WARNING
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting
system. Use an approved trailer wiring
harness. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the vehicle electrical
system and/or personal injury. Consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
Driving on hills
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes so much
that they would get overheated and may
not operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70
km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine
and transmission overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trailer
brakes and you have a automatic
transmission, you should drive in D
(Drive) when towing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer will minimize heat
build-up and extend the life of your
transmission.

Driver assistance system7-10
CAUTION

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist operating speed range may
reduce due to the conditions of
the vehicle or pedestrian in front
or surroundings. Depending on the
speed, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may only warn the driver, or it
may not operate.

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
will operate under certain conditions
by judging the risk level based on
the condition of the oncoming
vehicle, driving direction, speed and
surroundings.
Information

[In a situation where collision is
imminent, braking may be assisted by
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
when braking is insufficient by the
driver.

[ The images and colors in the
instrument cluster may differ
depending on the cluster type or theme
selected from the instrument cluster.
Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist malfunction and
limitations
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
malfunction
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When Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check
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message will appear, and the
and warning lights will illuminate on the
cluster. Have the vehicle be inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
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When the front windshield where the
front view camera is located, front radar
cover or sensor is covered with foreign
material, such as snow or rain, it can
reduce the detecting performance and
temporarily limit or disable Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs the ‘Forward Safety
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the ‘Forward Safety system(s) disabled.
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and the
and warning lights will
illuminate on the cluster.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will
operate normally when when such snow,
rain or foreign material is removed.
If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
does not operate normally after
obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign
material) is removed, have the vehicle
be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING

[ Even though the warning message or
warning light does not appear on the
cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not properly operate.

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not properly operate in an area
(for example, open terrain), where
any substance are not detected after
turning ON the engine.
Limitations of Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not operate normally, or Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist may operate
unexpectedly under the following
circumstances:

[The detecting sensor or the
surroundings are contaminated or
damaged

[ The temperature around the front
view camera is high or low due to
surrounding environment

[ The camera lens is contaminated due
to tinted, filmed or coated windshield,
damaged glass, or stuck of foreign
material (sticker, bug, etc.) on the
glass

[ Moisture is not removed or frozen on
the windshield

[ Washer fluid is continuously sprayed,
or the wiper is on

[ Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick
fog

[ The field of view of the front view
camera is obstructed by sun glare

[ Street light or light from an oncoming
vehicle is reflected on the wet road
surface, such as a puddle on the road

[ An object is placed on the dashboard

Driver assistance system7-64
Smart Cruise Control disabled
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When the front radar cover or sensor
is covered with snow, rain, or foreign
material, it can reduce the detecting
performance and temporarily limit or
disable Smart Cruise Control.
If this occurs the ‘Smart Cruise Control
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message will appear for a certain period
of time on the cluster.
Smart Cruise Control will operate
normally when snow, rain or foreign
material is removed.
WARNING

[ Even though the warning message
does not appear on the cluster,
Smart Cruise Control may not
properly operate.

[ Smart Cruise Control may not
properly operate in an area (for
example, open terrain), where there
is nothing to detect after turning ON
the engine.
Limitations of Smart Cruise Control
Smart Cruise Control may not operate
normally, or the function may operate
unexpectedly under the following
circumstances:

[The detecting sensor or the
surroundings are contaminated or
damaged

[ Washer fluid is continuously sprayed,
or the wiper is on

[ The camera lens is contaminated due
to tinted, filmed or coated windshield,
damaged glass, or stuck of foreign
material (sticker, bug, etc.) on the
glass

[ Moisture is not removed or frozen on
the windshield

[ The field of view of the front view
camera is obstructed by sun glare

[ Street light or light from an oncoming
vehicle is reflected on the wet road
surface, such as a puddle on the road

[ The temperature around the front
view camera is high or low

[ An object is placed on the dashboard

[ The surrounding is very bright

[ The surrounding is very dark, such as
in a tunnel, etc.

[ The brightness changes suddenly, for
example when entering or exiting a
tunnel

[ The brightness outside is low, and the
headlights are not on or are not bright

[ Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick
fog

[ Driving through steam, smoke or
shadow

Driver assistance system7-134

[ Parking in snow
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Snow may interfere with sensor
operation, or Remote Smart Parking
Assist may cancel if the road is
slippery while parking.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Remote Smart Parking Assist:

[The driver is responsible for safe
parking and exit when using Remote
Smart Parking Assist. Make sure
there are no pedestrians, animals
or objects around the vehicle when
using Remote Smart Parking Assist.

[ When using Remote Smart Parking
Assist, stay out of the way in the
direction the vehicle moves for your
safety.

[ Always check surroundings when
using Remote Smart Parking Assist.
You may collide with pedestrians,
animals, or objects if they are near
the sensor or are in the sensor’s blind
spot area.

[ A collision may occur if a pedestrian,
animal, or object suddenly appears
while Remote Smart Parking Assist is
operating.

[Do not use Remote Smart Parking
Assist when under the influence of
alcohol.

[ Do not let children or other people to
use the smart key.

[ If Remote Smart Parking Assist is
used continuously for a long period,
it may adversely affect function
performance.

[ Remote Smart Parking Assist may not
operate normally if the vehicle needs
wheel alignment adjustment such
as when the vehicle tilts to one side.
Have the vehicle be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

[ Noise may be heard when braking
occurs by Remote Smart Parking
Assist or when the brake pedal is
depressed by the driver.

[ Remote Smart Parking Assist may
suddenly apply the brake to avoid
collision.

[ Use Remote Smart Parking Assist
only in a parking space that is large
enough for the vehicle to move
safely.
NOTICE

[If the 3rd stage warning (continuous
beep) of the Forward/Reverse
Parking Distance Warning sounds
while Remote Smart Parking
Assist is operating, it means the
obstacle detected is close to your
vehicle. At this time, Remote Smart
Parking Assist will temporarily stop
operating. Make sure there are no
pedestrians, animals, or objects
around your vehicle.

[ Depending on brake operation, the
stop lights may come on while the
vehicle is moving.

Emergency situations8-2
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER
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The hazard warning flasher serves as
a warning to other drivers to exercise
extreme caution when approaching,
overtaking, or passing your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emergency
repairs are being made or when the
vehicle is stopped near the edge of a
roadway.
To turn the hazard warning flasher on
or off, press the hazard warning flasher
button with the Engine Start/Stop button
in any position. The hazard warning
flasher button is located in the center
fascia panel. All turn signal lights will
flash simultaneously.

[ The hazard warning flasher operates
regardless of whether your vehicle is
running or not.

[ The turn signals do not work when the
hazard flasher is on.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
WHILE DRIVING
If the engine stalls while driving

[Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.

[ Turn on your hazard warning flasher.

[ Try to start the engine again. If your
vehicle will not start, contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek
other qualified assistance.
If the engine stalls at a crossroad
or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroads or
crossing, if safe to do so, shift the gear to
N (Neutral) and then push the vehicle to
a safe location.

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Jump starting procedure
1. Position the vehicles close enough that the jumper cables will reach, but
do not allow the vehicles to touch.
2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in the engine compartment at all times, even
when the vehicles are turned off.
3. Turn off all electrical devices such as radios, lights, air conditioning, etc.
Put the vehicles in P (Park) and set the
parking brake. Turn both vehicles OFF.
4. Open the engine hood.
CAUTION
Before jump starting, make sure to
correctly identify the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals to avoid reverse
polarity connections.
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5. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence shown in the
illustration. First connect one jumper
cable to the red, positive (+) jumper
terminal of your vehicle (1).
6. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the red, positive (+) battery/
jumper terminal of the assisting
vehicle (2).
7. Connect the second jumper cable to the black, negative (-) battery/jumper
terminal of the assisting vehicle (3).
8. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable to the black, negative (-)
chassis ground of your vehicle (4).
Do not allow the jumper cables to
contact anything except the correct
battery or jumper terminals or the
correct ground. Do not lean over the
battery when making connections.
WARNING
Do not connect the jumper cable to
the negative (-) jumper terminal of the
discharged battery. A spark could cause
the battery to explode and lead to a
personal injury or vehicle damage.