Hyundai Santa Fe 2018 Owner's Manual

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✽
NOTICE
When the engine is not running, the
power liftgate (power tailgate) can
be operated regardless of gear posi-
tion.
However, if ignition switch is ON
position, the power liftgate (power
tailgate) can operate when the auto-
matic shift lever is in P (Park).
Opening the liftgate (tailgate)
The power liftgate (power tailgate)
will open automatically by doing one
of the following:
Press the liftgate (tailgate) unlock
button on the transmitter or smart
key.
CAUTION
Do not close or open the powerliftgate (power tailgate) manual-ly. This may cause damage tothe power liftgate (power tail-gate). If it is necessary to closeor open the power liftgate(power tailgate) manually whenthe battery is discharged or dis-connected, do not apply exces-sive force.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people
or objects around the liftgate
(tailgate) before operating the
power liftgate (power tailgate).
Wait until the liftgate (tailgate) is
opened fully and stopped before
loading or unloading cargo or
passengers from the vehicle.
WARNING
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
Children or animals might oper-
ate the power liftgate (power
tailgate) that could result in
injury to themselves or others,
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Press the power liftgate (powertailgate) open button for approxi-
mately one second.
For emergency stop while operating,
press the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) open button shortly. Press the liftgate (tailgate) handle
switch carrying the smart key with
you.
Closing the liftgate (tailgate)
Press the power liftgate (powertailgate) close button for approxi-
mately one second when the lift-
gate (tailgate) is opened.
The liftgate (tailgate) will close and
lock automatically.
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For emergency stop while operating,
press the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) close button shortly.
Press the power liftgate (powertailgate) inner switch (approximate-
ly 1 second).
The liftgate (tailgate) will close and
lock automatically.
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WARNING
Do not hold the part (gas lifter)
that supports the liftgate(tail-
gate). Be aware that the defor-
mation of the part may cause
vehicle damage and a risk of
safety accident.
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Power liftgate (Power tailgate)non-opening conditions
The power liftgate (power tailgate)
will not open or close automatically,
when the vehicle is moving more
than 2 mph (3 km/h).
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The power liftgate (power tailgate)
can be operated when the engine is
not running. However the power
liftgate (power tailgate) operation
consumes large amounts of vehicle
electric power. To prevent the bat-
tery from being discharged, do not
operate it excessively.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power
liftgate (power tailgate) in the
open position for a long time.
• Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) by yourself. This must be
done by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle,
do not operate the power liftgate
(power tailgate). This could cause
the power liftgate (power tailgate)
to operate improperly.
• In cold and wet climates, the power liftgate (power tailgate) may
not work properly due to freezing
conditions.
WARNING
The chime will sound continu-
ously if you drive over 2 mph (3
km/h) with the liftgate (tailgate)
opened. Stop your vehicle
immediately at a safe place and
check if your liftgate (tailgate) is
opened.
CAUTION
Operating the power liftgate
(power tailgate) more than 5times continuously could causedamages to the operatingmotor. In this case, the systementers into a thermal protectionmode. In thermal protectionmode, the power liftgate (powertailgate) can not operate and thechime will sound for 3 times byany switch inputs. Leave yourpower liftgate (power tailgate)system for rest about 1 minuteand then operate.

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Automatic reversal
During power opening and closing if
the power liftgate (power tailgate) is
blocked by an object or part of the
body, the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) will detect the resistance.
If the resistance is detected while
opening the liftgate (tailgate), it will
stop and move in the opposite
direction.
If the resistance is detected while closing the liftgate (tailgate), it will
stop and move in the opposite
direction. However, if the resistance is weak
such as from an object that is thin or
soft, or the liftgate (tailgate) is near
the latched position, the automatic
stop and reversal may not detect the
resistance.
If the automatic reversal feature
operates continuously more than
twice during opening or closing oper-
ation, the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) may stop at that position. At
this time, close the liftgate (tailgate)
manually and operate the liftgate
(tailgate) automatically again.
CAUTION
Do not put heavy items on the
power liftgate (power tailgate)before you operate the power lift-gate (power tailgate). Additionalweight on liftgate (tailgate) couldcause damages to the system.
WARNING
Never intentionally place any
object or part of your body in
the path of the power liftgate
(power tailgate) to make sure
the automatic reversal oper-
ates.
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How to reset the power liftgate(power tailgate)
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the related fuse
has been replaced or disconnected,
for the power liftgate (power tailgate)
to operate normally, reset the power
liftgate (power tailgate) as follow:
1. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
2. While pressing the liftgate (tailgate) inner switch, press the liftgate (tail-
gate) handle switch for more than 3
seconds. (the chime will sound)
3. Close the liftgate (tailgate) manu- ally.
If the power liftgate (power tailgate)
does not work properly after the
above procedure, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the power liftgate (power tailgate)
does not operate normally, first check
the following condition before using
the power liftgate (power tailgate).
Check if the shift lever is in:
• P (Park) for automatic transaxle
vehicles
Power liftgate (Power tailgate)
opening height user setting
The driver may set the height of a
fully opened liftgate (tailgate) by fol-
lowing the below instruction.
1. Position the liftgate (tailgate) man- ually to the height you prefer.
2. Press the liftgate (tailgate) inner switch for more than 3 seconds.
3. Close the liftgate (tailgate) manu- ally after hearing the buzzer
sound.
The liftgate (tailgate) will open to the
height the driver has set up.
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
Always keep the liftgate(tail-
gate) lid completely closed
while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous
exhaust gases containing car-
bon monoxide (CO) may enter
the vehicle and serious illness
or death may result.
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Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
(if equipped)
On the vehicle equipped with a smart
key, the liftgate (tailgate) can be
opened with no-touch activation
using the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) system.
How to use the Smart Liftgate
(Smart Tailgate)
The liftgate (tailgate) can be opened
with no-touch activation satisfying all
the conditions below.
After 15 seconds when all doors are closed and locked
Positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) does not operate 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 60 inches
(1.5 m) from the front door han-
dles. (for vehicles equipped with
Welcome Light)
- A door is not locked or closed.
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
1. Setting
To activate the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate), go to User Settings Mode
and select Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) on the LCD display.
❈ For more details, refer to "LCD
Display" in this chapter.
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2. Detect and Alert
If you are positioned in the detecting
area (50 ~100 cm (20 ~ 40 in.)
behind the vehicle) carrying a smart
key, the hazard warning lights will
blink and chime will sound to alert
you the smart key has been detected
and the tailgate will open.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Do not approach the detecting area
if you do not want the liftgate (tail-
gate) to open. If you have uninten-
tionally entered the detecting area
and the hazard warning lights and
chime starts to operate, leave the
detecting area with the smart key.
The liftgate (tailgate) will stay
closed.
3. Automatic opening
The hazard warning lights will blink
and chime will sound 6 times and
then the liftgate (tailgate) will slowly
open.
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How to deactivate the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)function using the smart key
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate (Tailgate) open
4. Panic
If you press any button of the smart
key during the Detect and Alert
stage, the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function for emergency situ-
ations.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If you press the door unlock but-
ton (2), the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be deacti-
vated temporarily. But, if you do
not open any door for 30 seconds,
the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be activated
again.
• If you press the liftgate (tailgate) open button (3) for more than 1
second, the liftgate (tailgate)
opens.
• If you press the door lock button (1) or liftgate (tailgate) open but-
ton (3) when the Smart Liftgate
(Smart Tailgate) function is not in
the Detect and Alert stage, the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function will not be deactivated.
• In case you have deactivated the Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function by pressing the smart key
button and opened a door, the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function can be activated again by
closing and locking all doors.
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WARNING
Make certain that you close
the liftgate (tailgate) before
driving your vehicle.
Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate
(tailgate) before opening or
closing the liftgate (tailgate).
Make sure objects in the rear cargo area do not come out
when opening the liftgate (tail-
gate) on the slope way. It may
cause serious injury.
Make sure to deactivate the Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function when washing your
vehicle.
Otherwise, the liftgate (tail-
gate) may open inadvertently.
The key should be kept out of reach of children. Children
may inadvertently open the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
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Detecting area
The Smart Liftgate (SmartTailgate) operates with a welcome
alert if the smart key is detected
within 20~40 inches (50~100 cm)
from the liftgate (tailgate).
The alert stops at once if the smart key is positioned outside the
detecting area during the Detect
and Alert stage.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will not work if
any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter such as a radio sta-
tion or an airport which can
interfere with normal operation
of the transmitter.
- The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellu-
lar phone.
- Another vehicle's smart key is being operated close to your
vehicle.
• The detecting range may decrease or increase when :
- One side of the tire is raised toreplace a tire or to inspect the
vehicle.
- The vehicle is slantingly parked on a slope or unpaved road, etc.
Emergency liftgate (tailgate)
safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate (tailgate) safety
release lever located on the bottom
of the liftgate (tailgate). When some-
one is inadvertently locked in the lug-
gage compartment, the liftgate (tail-
gate) can be opened by doing as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right.
3. Push up the liftgate (tailgate).
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