climate control HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2021 User Guide

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Air conditioning system operation tips
• If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.
• After sufficient cooling has been
achieved, switch back from the
recirculated air to the fresh outside air
position.
• To help reduce moisture inside of
the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system with the windows
and sunroof closed.
• Use the air conditioning system every
month for a few minutes to ensure
maximum system performance.
• If you operate the air conditioner
excessively, the difference between
the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the windshield to
fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob to
the
position and set the fan speed
control knob to the lowest speed
setting.
System maintenance
Cabin air filter
OIK047401L[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core
The cabin air filter is installed behind
the glove box. It filters the dust or other
pollutants that enter the vehicle through
the heating and air conditioning system.
We recommend that the cabin air filter
be replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer according to the maintenance
schedule.
If the vehicle is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty or rough roads,
more frequent climate control filter
inspections and changes are required.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,
we recommend the system be checked
at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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The actual shape of air conditioner may differ from the illustration.
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AUTOmATIC CLImATE C OnTR OL sYsTEm (IF E QUIppED)
1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2.
Passenger’
s temperature control knob
3.
AUT

O (automatic control) button
4.
Fr

ont windshield defroster button
5.
Rear windo

w defroster button
6.
Air conditioning button 7.
SYNC butt
on
8.
OFF button
9.
Fan speed butt

on
10.
Mode selection butt

on
11.
Climat

e control button
12.
Air intak

e control button

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Automatic heating and air
conditioning
The Automatic Climate Control System
is controlled by setting the desired
temperature.
1.
Press the A
UTO button. (3)
The modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by the temperature
setting you select.
2.
Turn the t

emperature control knob
(1, 2) to the desired temperature. If
the temperature is set to the lowest
setting (Lo), the air conditioning
system will operate continuously.
After the interior has cooled
sufficiently, adjust the knob to
a higher temperature set point
whenever possible.
To turn the automatic operation off,
select any button of the following:
- Mode selection butt

on
- Fr

ont windshield defroster button
(Press the button one more time
to deselect the front windshield
defroster function. The ‘AUTO’ sign
will illuminate on the information
display once again.)
- Fan speed con

trol button
The selected function will be
controlled manually while other
functions operate automatically.
For your convenience and to improve
the effectiveness of the climate control,
use the AUTO button and set the
temperature to 73°F (23°C).
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Information
Never place anything near the sensor to
ensure better control of the heating and
cooling system.
Manual heating and air
conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be
controlled manually by pushing buttons
other than the AUTO button. In this case,
the system works sequentially according
to the order of buttons selected. When
pressing any button except the AUTO
button while using automatic operation,
the functions not selected will be
controlled automatically.
1.
Start the engine.
2.
Set the mode t

o the desired position.
For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling, select:
- Hea

ting:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4.
Set the air in

take control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
5.
Set the f

an speed control to the
desired speed.
6.
If air conditioning is desired, turn the
air conditioning s

ystem on.
7.
Press the A

UTO button to convert to
full automatic control of the system.

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Temperature control
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The temperature will increase by pushing
the knob upward. The temperature
will decrease by pushing the knob
downward.
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Adjusting the driver and passenger side
temperature equally
• Press the “SYNC” button to adjust
the driver and passenger side
temperature equally.
The passenger side temperature will
be set to the same temperature as the
driver side temperature.
• Turn the driver side temperature
control knob. The driver and
passenger side temperature will be
adjusted equally. Adjusting the driver and passenger side
temperature individually
•
Press the “SYNC” button again to
adjust the driver and passenger side
temperature individually. The button
indicator will turn off.
Temperature conversion
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the temperature mode
display will reset to Centigrade.
To change the temperature unit from °C
to °F or °F to °C :
- Aut
omatic climate control system
Press the AUTO button for 3 seconds
while pressing the OFF button.
- Instrumen
t cluster
Go
t
o
U
ser
Se
ttings
M
ode
→ Units → Temper

ature Unit.
The temperature unit on both the cluster
LCD display and the climate control
screen will change.

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Air intake control
This is used to select the outside (fresh)
air position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position,
push the control button.
Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air
position selected, air from the
passenger compartment will
be drawn through the heating
system and heated or cooled
according to the function
selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
„„Type AWith the outside (fresh) air
position selected, air enters
the vehicle from outside
and is heated or cooled
according to the function
selected.
„„Type B
Information
Using the system in the fresh air position is
recommended.
Prolonged operation of the heater in the
recirculated air position (without air
conditioning selected) can cause fogging of
the windshield and side windows and the
air within the passenger compartment will
become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected will result in excessively
dry air in the passenger compartment.
WARNING
• Continued climate control system
operation in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure
visibility.
• Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air
conditioning or heating system on. It
may cause serious harm or death due
to a drop in the oxygen level and/or
body temperature.
• Continued climate control system
operation in the recirculated air
position can cause drowsiness
or sleepiness, and loss of vehicle
control. Set the air intake control
to the outside (fresh) air position as
much as possible while driving.

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Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set as desired by
pushing the fan speed control button.
More air is delivered with higher fan
speeds.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the fan.
NOTICE
Operating the fan when the ignition
switch is in the ON position could cause
the battery to discharge. Operate the
fan when the engine is running.
Air conditioning
Push the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator light
will illuminate).
Push the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
OFF mode
Push the OFF button to turn the climate
control system off. However, you can still
operate the mode and air intake buttons
as long as the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2.
Set the air in

take control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3.
Set the t

emperature control to the
desired position.
4.
Set the f

an speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2.
Set the air in

take control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3.
Set the t

emperature control to the
desired position.
4.
Set the f

an speed control to the
desired speed.
5.
If dehumidified heating is desir

ed,
turn the air conditioning system on.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode
to the
or position.
Operation Tips
• To help keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated
air position. Be sure to return the
control to the fresh air position when
the irritation has passed to keep fresh
air in the vehicle. This will help keep
the driver alert and comfortable.
• To prevent interior fog on the
windshield, set the air intake control
to the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the air
conditioning system, and adjust the
temperature control to the desired
temperature.

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Air conditioning system operation tips
• If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.
• After sufficient cooling has been
achieved, switch back from the
recirculated air to the fresh outside air
position.
• To help reduce moisture inside of
the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system with the windows
and sunroof closed.
• Use the air conditioning system every
month for a few minutes to ensure
maximum system performance.
• If you operate the air conditioner
excessively, the difference between
the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the windshield to
fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection button to
the
position and set the fan speed
control knob to the lowest speed
setting.
System maintenance
Cabin air filter
OIK047401L[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core
The cabin air filter is installed behind
the glove box. It filters the dust or other
pollutants that enter the vehicle through
the heating and air conditioning system.
We recommend that the cabin air filter
be replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is being driven
in severe conditions such as dusty or
rough roads, more frequent climate
control filter inspections and changes are
required.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,
we recommend the system be checked
at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
position during
cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection button to the
position
and fan speed control knob to a lower
speed.
• For maximum defrost performance,
set the temperature control to the
highest temperature setting and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.
• If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors, and all side
windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield.
NOTICE
If the engine temperature is still cold
after starting, then a brief engine warm
up period may be required for the
vented air flow to become warm or hot.
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
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1. Select any f an speed except “0”
position.
2.
Select the desired t

emperature.
3.
Press the de

froster button (
).
4.
The outside (fr

esh) air will be selected
automatically. Additionally, the
air conditioning (if equipped) will
automatically operate if the mode is
selected to the
position.
If the air conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the corresponding
button manually.

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To defrost outside windshield
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1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2.
Set the t

emperature to the extreme
hot position.
3.
Press the de

froster button (
).
4.
The outside (fr

esh) air and air
conditioning (if equipped) will be
selected automatically.
Automatic climate control
system
To defog inside windshield
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1. Select the desired f an speed.
2.
Select the desired t
emperature.
3.
Press the de

froster button (
).
4.
The air-conditioning will turn on
accor

ding to the detected ambient
temperature, outside (fresh) air
position and higher fan speed will be
selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh)
air position and higher fan speed are
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button or knob manually.
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.

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To defrost outside windshield
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1. Set fan speed to the highest position.
2.
Set t
emperature to the extreme hot
(HI) position.
3.
Press the de

froster button (
).
4.
The air-conditioning will turn
on accor

ding to the detected
ambient temperature and outside
(fresh) air position will be selected
automatically.
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.
Auto defogging system (only
for automatic climate control
system, if equipped)
Auto defogging help reduce the
possibility of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the
moisture on inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is on.
Information
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside
temperature is below 14°F(-10°C).
To cancel or set the Auto Defogging
System, keep the front defroster button
pressed for 3 seconds. The “ADS OFF”
symbol will be shown in the climate
display to inform you that the system
is deactivated. To re-activate the auto
defogging system, follow the procedure
mentioned above and the “ADS OFF”
symbol will disappear.
If the battery has been disconnected
or discharged, it resets to the auto
defogging status.
Information
For efficiency, do not select recirculated
air position while the Auto defogging
system is operating.
NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the top of the windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.