key Hyundai Santa Fe 2015 Owner's Guide

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Features of your vehicle
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of
the following occurs while the system
is armed.
transmitter, smart key or mechanical
key.
using the transmitter or smart key.

The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 30 seconds. The
alarm will repeat once more unless
the system is disarmed. To turn off
the system, unlock the doors with the
mechanical key or transmitter or
smart key.
Disarmed stage
Using the smart key (if equipped)
The system will be disarmed when
the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the smart key or
pressing the lock/unlock button of the
front outside door handle with the
smart key in your possession.
After unlocking the doors, the hazard
warning lights and chime will operate
twice to indicate that the system is
disarmed.
After unlocking the doors, if any door
is not opened within 30 seconds, the
system will be rearmed.
Using the transmitter (if equipped)
The system will be disarmed when
the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter.
After unlocking the doors, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to indi-
cate that the system is disarmed.
After unlocking the doors, if any door
is not opened within 30 seconds, the
system will be rearmed.
Using the mechanical key
The system will be disarmed when
the doors are unlocked with the
mechanical key.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If you lock or unlock the doors by
using the mechanical key, the haz-
ard warning light and chime sound
won't operate.

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NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the engine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
• If you lose your keys, contact your authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system becauseit could cause the theft-alarmsystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the theft-alarmsystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.

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Features of your vehicle
DOOR LOCKS
Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
Using the folding key (if equipped)
by pressing the lock button(1) and
unlock button(2) on the folding key.
Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle. When closing the door, push
the door by hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
For more detailed information, refer
to "Folding key" in this section.
Using the smart key (if equipped)
pressing the button of the outside
door handle with the smart key in
your possession.
by pressing the lock button(1) and
unlock button(2) on the smart key.
Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle. When closing the door, push
the door by hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
For more detailed information, refer
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Using the mechanical key in an
emergency situation
If the smart key or folding key does
not operate normally, you can lock or
unlock the doors as follows: 1. Unfold the folding key or remove the
mechanical key from the smart key.
2. Insert the key into the hole of the outside door handle. Turn the key
toward the front of the vehicle to
unlock and toward the rear of the
vehicle to lock.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, door
locks and door mechanisms may
not work properly due to freezing
conditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession
with either the vehicle key or door
lock switch, the system may stop
operating temporarily in order to
protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate the
Tow Turn Unlock function. Refer to
"User Settings" in this section.
WARNING
If you don't close the door
securely, the door may open
again.
Be careful that someone's body and hands are not
trapped when closing the door.
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■Type B
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Features of your vehicle
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the doorlock button(1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark (2) on the button
will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock button(1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark (2) on the button will not be
visible.
To open a door, pull the door han- dle (3) outward. If the inner door handle on either
front door is pulled when the door
lock button is in the locked position,
the door will unlock and open.
The front door cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition
switch and the door is open.
The door cannot be locked if the smart key is in the vehicle and any
door is open.
If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle, try
one or more of the following:
Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
side.
Central door lock switch
Operate by depressing the central
door lock switch.
When pushing down the lock switch(1), all vehicle doors will lock.
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When pushing down the lock
release switch (2), all vehicle doors
will unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch and front door is open, the doors
will not lock even though the cen-
tral door lock switch (1) is pressed.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is open, the doors
will not lock even though the cen-
tral door lock switch (1) is pressed.
WARNING - Unlocked
vehicles
Leaving your vehicle unlocked
can invite theft or possible harm
to you or others from someone
hiding in your vehicle while you
are gone. Always remove the
ignition key, engage the parking
brake, close all windows and
lock all doors when leaving
your vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended chil-
dren or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle. Furthermore,
children might operate features
of the vehicle that could injure
them, or they could encounter
other harm, possibly from some-
one gaining entry to the vehicle.
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
WARNING - Doors
The doors should always be fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion to pre-
vent accidental opening of the
door. Locked doors will also
discourage potential intruders
when the vehicle stops or
slows.
Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles,
motorcycles, bicycles or
pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door.
Opening a door when some-
thing is approaching can
cause damage or injury.

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Features of your vehicle
Impact sensing door unlock
system
All doors will be automatically
unlocked if an impact or collision is
detected by the impact sensors while
the ignition switch is ON.
However, the doors may not be
unlocked if mechanical problems
occur with the door lock system or
battery.
✽ ✽NOTICE
You can select some auto door
lock/unlock features in “User
Settings” as follows;
• Speed sensing auto door lock
• Auto door unlock when the igni-
tion key is removed from the igni-
tion switch or engine is turned off.
• Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the shift lever out of P(Park) or
into P(Park).
For more information, refer to
“User Settings” in this section.
Child-protector rear door lock
The child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenev-
er children are in the vehicle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) into
the hole (1) and turn it to the lock
( ) position. When the child safe-
ty lock is in the lock position, the
rear door will not open even when
the inner door handle is pulled. 3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the out-
side door handle (2).
Even though the doors are unlocked,
the rear door will not open by pulling
the inner door handle until the rear
door child safety lock is unlocked.
WARNING - Rear door
locks
If children accidentally open the
rear doors while the vehicle is
in motion, they could fall out of
the vehicle, resulting in severe
injury or death. To prevent chil-
dren from opening the rear
doors from the inside, the rear
door safety locks should be
used whenever children are in
the vehicle.
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Non-Powered tailgate
Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter,
smart key or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle
switch and pulling the handle up.
Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tailgate unlock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key is pressed for
about 1 second, or the tailgate
handle button is pressed when the
smart key is detected.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
that the tailgate is securely latched.
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WARNING
The tailgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
tailgate before driving yourvehicle. Possible damage mayoccur to the tailgate lift cylin-ders and attached hardware ifthe tailgate is not closed prior todriving.

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Opening the tailgate
The power tailgate will open automat-
ically by doing one of the following:
Press the tailgate unlock button on
the transmitter or smart key.
Press the tailgate handle switch carrying the smart key with you.
Closing the tailgate
1. Press the power tailgate close but- ton (approximately 1 second).
2. The tailgate will close and lock automatically.
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CAUTION
Do not close or open the powertailgate manually. This maycause damage to the power tail-gate. If it is necessary to closeor open the power tailgate man-ually when the battery is dis-charged or disconnected, donot apply excessive force.
WARNING
The chime will sound and the
hazard warning flasher will blink
10 times if you drive with the
tailgate closed but not locked.
Stop your vehicle immediately
at a safe place and check if your
tailgate is securely locked.

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Features of your vehicle
Smart tailgate (if equipped)
On the vehicle equipped with a smart
key, the tailgate can be opened with
no-touch activation using the Smart
tailgate system.
How to use the Smart Tailgate
The tailgate can be opened with no-
touch activation satisfying all the
conditions below.
After 15 seconds when all doorsare closed and locked
Positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The Smart Tailgate does not oper-
ate when:
- The smart key is detected within15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and is contin-
uously detected.
- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and 1.5 m
from the front door handles. (for
vehicles equipped with Welcome
Light)
- A door is not locked or closed.
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
WARNING- Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden stops, occu-
pants should always be proper-
ly restrained.
WARNING - Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the tailgate
open, you will draw dangerous
exhaust fumes into your vehicle
which can cause serious injury
or death to vehicle occupants. If
you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all
windows open so that addition-
al outside air comes into the
vehicle.
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