2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Liftgate

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Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
1. Inside door handle .................................5-32
2. Power window switches ...................... 5-58
3. Power window lock button / ............... 5-60
Electronic child safety lock button ...... 5-36
4. Side view mirror folding button .................5-56
5. Side view mirror control switch .................5-56
6. Central door lock switch ...................... 5-33
7. Instrument panel illumination control switch ...................................................... 4-5
8. Lane Safety button ................................ 7-19
9. Power Liftgate open/close button ...... 5-70 10. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF
button .................................................... 6-45
11. EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) switch .................................................... 6-36
12. Steering wheel ...................................... 5-42
13. Steering wheel tilt/telescopic switch.. 5-43
14. Fuse box ................................................ 9-48
15. Hood release lever ................................ 5-67
16. Seat .......................................................... 3-3
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
OTMA020001C

03
3-13
WARNING
Make sure the engine is off, the shift
button is in P (Park), and the parking
brake is securely applied whenever
loading or unloading cargo. Failure
to take these steps may allow the
vehicle to move if the shift button
is inadvertently moved to another
position.
CAUTION

[Be careful when loading cargo
through the rear passenger seats
to prevent damage to the vehicle
interior.

[ When cargo is loaded through the
rear passenger seats, ensure the
cargo is properly secured to prevent
it from moving while driving.
WARNING
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from being thrown about the
vehicle in a collision and causing injury
to the vehicle occupants. Do not place
objects in the rear seats, since they
cannot be properly secured and may hit
the front seat occupants in a collision.
2nd row seat folding (if equipped)
(from outside)
OTMPH031003N
Push the 2nd row seat back folding
switch (1) located in the right side in the
liftgate. (L : Left seatback folding,
R : Right seatback folding)
WARNING
Rear seat folding
Do not fold the rear seats, if passengers,
pets or luggage are in the rear seats.
It may cause injury or damage to
passengers, pets, luggage.

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AUTO STOP indicator light ........................................................................\
..............4-20
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................\
.................4-21
High beam indicator light ........................................................................\
................4-21
High Beam Assist indicator light ........................................................................\
......4-21
Cruise Indicator Light ........................................................................\
.......................4-21
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
........... 4-22
ECO Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
............... 4-22
SMART Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
.......... 4-22
Master warning light ........................................................................\
........................ 4-22
LCD display messages ........................................................................\
....................... 4-23 Shift to P (for smart key system) ........................................................................\
..... 4-23
Low key battery (for smart key system).................................................................. 4-23
Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system) ......................... 4-23
Check steering wheel lock system
(for smart key system) ........................................................................\
..................... 4-23
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system) .................................... 4-23
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system) ............................................................... 4-23
Key not detected (for smart key system)................................................................ 4-23
Press START button again (for smart key system) ................................................ 4-23
Press START button with key (for smart key system) ........................................... 4-24
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system) ............................................. 4-24
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system) .......................................... 4-24
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices ......................................... 4-24
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator ....................................................................... 4-25
Sunroof open indicator ........................................................................\
.................... 4-25
Low tire pressure ........................................................................\
............................. 4-25
Lights .................................................................\
....................................................... 4-26
Wiper ..................................................................\
......................................................4 -26
Low washer fluid ........................................................................\
..............................4-26
Low fuel ........................................................................\
............................................4-26
Low engine oil ........................................................................\
..................................4-26
Engine overheated / Engine has overheated ......................................................... 4-27
Check exhaust system ........................................................................\
..................... 4-27
Check headlight ........................................................................\
............................... 4-27
Check turn signal ........................................................................\
............................. 4-27
Check headlight LED ........................................................................\
....................... 4-27
Check Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system ...............................................4-28
Check Lane Keeping Assist system ........................................................................\
4-28
Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning system..........................................................4-28
Check Driver Attention Warning system ................................................................4-28
Check High Beam Assist system ........................................................................\
.....4-28
Check Smart Cruise Control system .......................................................................4-28

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Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator
OTM040032
This warning is displayed if any door or
hood or liftgate is left open. The warning
will indicate which door is open in the
display.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, you should
confirm that the door/ hood/liftgate are
fully closed.
Also, check there is no door/hood/
liftgate open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Sunroof open indicator (if equipped)
OTM040034
This warning is displayed if you turn off
the engine when the sunroof is open.
Close the sunroof securely before leaving
your vehicle.
Low tire pressure
OTM040022L
This warning message is displayed if the
tire pressure is low. The corresponding
tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.

Instrument cluster4-38
5. Door
Items Explanation
Automatically
Lock

[Enable on Shift : All doors will be automatically locked if the shift button
is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D
(Drive) position. (only when the engine is running.)

[ Enable on Speed : All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle
speed exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h).

[ Off : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
Automatically
Unlock

[On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the shift button is
shifted to the P (Park) position. (only when the engine is running.)

[ On key out/On vehicle off : All doors will be automatically unlocked when
the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the Engine Start/
Stop button is set to the OFF position.

[ Off : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
Power
LiftgateIf this item is checked, the power liftgate function will be activated.
For more details, refer to "Power liftgate" in chapter 5.
Power
Liftgate
Opening SpeedTo adjust the power liftgate speed.

[ Fast/Normal
For more details, refer to "Power liftgate" in chapter 5.
Smart
LiftgateTo activate or deactivate the smart liftgate.
For more details, refer to "Smart liftgate" in chapter 5.
6. Convenience
Items Explanation
Seat Easy
Access

[ Off : The seat easy access function is deactivated.

[ Normal/Extended : When you turn off the engine, the driver's seat will
automatically move rearward short (Normal) or long (Extended) for you to
enter or exit the vehicle more comfortably.
For more details, refer to "Driver Position Memory System" in chapter 5.
Rear
Occupant AlertTo activate or deactivate the Rear Occupant Alert.
For more details, refer to "Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system" in chapter
5.
Welcome
Mirror/Light

[ On door unlock : The side view mirrors are unfolded and the welcome
light turns on automatically when the doors are unlocked.

[ On driver approach : The side view mirrors are unfolded and the welcome
light turns on automatically when the vehicle is approached with the
smart key.
For more details, refer to ''Welcome System'' in chapter 5."

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Exterior features ........................................................................\
...................... 5-67Hood ....................................................................\
........................................................ 5-67
Liftgate ......................................................................\
................................................ . 5-68
Power liftgate ........................................................................\
..................................... 5-70
Smart liftgate ........................................................................\
...................................... 5-75
Fuel filler door.........................................................\
.................................................... 5-77
Head-Up Display (HUD) ........................................................................\
......... 5-80Head-up display settings ........................................................................\
.................. 5-80
Head-up display information ...................................................................\
................ 5-80
Precautions while using the head-up display .......................................................... 5-81
Lighting ...............................................................\
............................................. 5-82Exterior lights............................................................\
..................................................5- 82
High Beam Assist (HBA) ........................................................................\
........ 5-86System settings ........................................................................\
................................. 5-86
System operation ........................................................................\
............................... 5-87
System malfunction and limitations ........................................................................\
. 5-87
Interior lights ........................................................................\
........................... 5-89Interior lamp AUTO cut ........................................................................\
..................... 5-89
Front lamps ........................................................................\
........................................ 5-89
Rear lamps ........................................................................\
......................................... 5-90
Vanity mirror lamp ........................................................................\
............................. 5-90
Luggage compartment lamp ........................................................................\
............ 5-91
Puddle lamp ........................................................................\
........................................ 5-91
Welcome system ........................................................................\
................................5-92
Wipers and washers ........................................................................\
................ 5-93Windshield wipers ........................................................................\
..............................5-93
Front windshield washers ........................................................................\
..................5-95
Rear window wiper and washer ........................................................................\
....... 5-96
Manual climate control system ...................................................................... 5-97Heating and air conditioning ........................................................................\
............ 5-98
System operation ........................................................................\
.............................. 5-101
System maintenance .................................................................\
.............................. 5-103
Automatic climate control system ................................................................ 5-105Automatic heating and air conditioning ................................................................. 5-106
Manual heating and air conditioning ...................................................................... 5-106
System operation ........................................................................\
............................... 5-111
System maintenance .................................................................\
............................... 5-113

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5-5
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

Convenience features5-8
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s)
and regulation.
Smart key (if equipped)
„Type A
OTM050003
„Type B
OTM050004
Your HYUNDAI uses a smart key, which
you can use to lock or unlock a door (and
liftgate) and even start the engine even
just carrying the key.
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate Open (Liftgate) Liftgate Open / Close (Power liftgate)
4. Panic Open / Close
5. Remote Smart parking Assist (Forward)
6. Remote Smart parking Assist (Rearward)
7. Remote start
„Type C
OTMA050022
„Type D
OTMA050021
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Panic
4. Remote Smart Parking Assist (Forward)
5. Remote Smart Parking Assist (Rearward)
6. Remote start