eng HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2023 Owners Manual

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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
OTM050115
1. Select any fan speed except “0”
position.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The outside (fresh) 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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Rear window defrosterNOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear window
defroster conducting elements bonded
to the inside surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to clean
the window.
The defroster heats the
window to remove frost, fog
and thin ice from the interior
and exterior of the rear
window, while the engine is
running.

[ To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster
button located in the center control
panel. The indicator on the rear
window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.

[ To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Information

[If there is heavy accumulation of snow
on the rear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.

[ The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after
approximately 20 minutes or when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF
position.
Side view mirror defroster (if
equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the Side
view mirror defrosters, they will operate
at the same time you turn on the rear
window defroster.

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Turning the Auto Defogging System
ON or OFF
Climate control system
Press the front windshield defroster
butt
on for 3 seconds when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
turned off, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
3 times and ADS OFF will be displayed on
the climate control information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
turned on, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
6 times without a signal.
Infotainment system
Auto Defogging System can be turned
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WARNING
Never store cigarette lighters, propane
cylinders, or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These items
may catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures
for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage compartment
covers closed securely while driving.
Items inside your vehicle are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the
items may fly out of the compartment
and may cause an injury if they strike
the driver or a passenger.
NOTICE
To avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the storage compartments.
Center console storage
OTM050037
To open:
Press the button.
Glove box
OTM050223L
To open:
Pull the lever (1).
WARNING
ALWAYS close the glove box door after
use.
An open glove box door can cause
serious injury to the passenger in an
accident, even if the passenger is
wearing a seat belt.
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Tray
OTM050034
WARNING
Do not place the heavy, sharp or
breakable objects in the tray. Such
objects can be thrown from the
tray in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injuring the
passengers in the vehicle.
Luggage tray (if equipped)
„Type A
OTM050202
„Type B
OTM050203
You can place a first aid kit, a reflector
triangle (front tray), tools, etc., in the box
for easy access.

[Grasp the handle on the top of the
cover and lift it.

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Power outlet
„Front
OTM050026
„Rear
OTM050031
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 180 watts with the engine
running.
WARNING
Avoid electrical shocks. Do not place
your fingers or foreign objects (pin, etc.)
into a power outlet or touch the power
outlet with a wet hand.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the power
outlets:

[ Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged periods
of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.

[ Only use 12 volts electric accessories
which are less than 180 watts in
electric capacity.

[ Adjust the air-conditioner or heater
to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.

[ Close the cover when not in use.

[ Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.

[ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat and the fuse may open.

[ Plug in battery equipped electrical/
electronic devices with reverse
current protection. The current
from the battery may flow into the
vehicle’s electrical/electronic system
and cause system malfunction.

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USB charger
„Front
OTM050028
„Rear
OTM050058
The USB charger is designed to recharge
batteries of small size electrical devices
using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be recharged
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ACC or ON (or START) position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use.

[A smart phone or a tablet PC may
get warmer during the re-charging
process. It does not indicate any
malfunction with the charging system.

[ A smart phone or a tablet PC, which
adopts a different re-charging
method, may not be properly re-
charged. In this case, use an exclusive
charger of your device.

[ The charging terminal is only to
recharge a device. Do not use the
charging terminal either to turn ON
an audio or to play media In the
infotainment system.
AC Inverter (if equipped)
OTMA050011
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipments.
Information
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[Rated voltage : AC 115 volts

[ Maximum electric power : 150 watts

[ In order to avoid an electrical system
failure, electric shock, etc., be sure to
read owner’s manual before use.

[ Be sure to close the cover except the
time of use.

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WARNING
To reduce a risk of serious or fatal
injuries:

[ Do not use a heated electric device
such as a coffeepot, toaster, heater,
iron, etc.

[ Do not insert foreign objects into the
outlet and do not touch the outlet as
you may get shocked.

[ Do not let children touch the AC
inverter.
NOTICE

[To help prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not use the
AC inverter while the engine is not
running.

[ When not using the AC inverter,
make sure to close the AC inverter
cover.

[ After using an electric accessory
or equipment, pull the plug out.
Leaving the accessory or equipment
plugged in for a long time may cause
battery discharge.

[ Do not use an electric accessory or
equipment the power consumption
of which is greater than 220
volts/200 watts.

[ Some electric accessories or
equipment can cause electronic
interference. It may cause excessive
audio noise and malfunctions in
other electric systems or devices in
the vehicle.

[ Do not use broken electric
accessories or equipment, which
may damage the AC inverter and
electrical systems of the vehicle.

[ Do not use two or more electric
accessories or equipment at the
same time. It may cause damage to
the electrical systems of the vehicle.

[ When the input voltage is lower,
outlet LED will blink and the AC
inverter will turn off automatically. If
the input voltage goes up to normal,
the AC inverter will turn on again.

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Wireless smart phone charging
system (if equipped)
OTM050022
[A] : Indicator light, [B] : Charging pad
On certain models, the vehicle comes
equipped with a wireless smart phone
charger.
The system is available when all doors
are closed, and when the Engine Start/
Stop button is in the ACC or ON (or
START) position.
To charge a cellular phone
The wireless smart phone charging
system charges only the Qi-enabled
smart phones (
). Read the label on
the smart phone accessory cover or
visit your smart phone manufacturer’s
website to check whether your smart
phone supports the Qi technology.
The wireless charging process starts
when you put a Qi-enabled smart phone
on the wireless charging unit.
1. Remove other items, including the smart key, from the wireless charging
unit. If not, the wireless charging
process may be interrupted. Place
the smart phone on the center of the
charging pad.
2. The indicator light is orange when the smart phone is charging. The indicator
light will turn blue when phone
charging is complete.
3. You can turn ON or OFF the wireless charging function from the Settings
menu on the instrument cluster.
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
Roof side rails
OTM050017
If your vehicle comes with roof side rails,
then roof side rails crossbars can be
installed on top of your vehicle.
The roof side rails crossbars are an
accessory and are available at your
HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, be sure not to position cargo
onto the roof side rails in such a way
that it could interfere with sunroof
operation.
NOTICE

[ When carrying cargo on the roof side
rails, take the necessary precautions
to make sure the cargo does not
damage the roof of the vehicle.

[ When carrying large objects on the
roof side rails, make sure they do
not exceed the overall roof length or
width.
WARNING

[The following specification is the
maximum weight that can be loaded
onto the roof side rails. Distribute the
load as evenly as possible onto the
roof side rails and secure the load
firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in excess
of the specified weight limit on the
roof side rails may damage your
vehicle.
ROOF SIDE
RAILS 220 lbs. (100 kg)
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

[ The vehicle center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded onto
the roof side rails. Avoid sudden
starts, braking, sharp turns, abrupt
maneuvers or high speeds that may
result in loss of vehicle control or
rollover resulting in an accident.

[ Always drive slowly and turn corners
carefully when carrying items on the
roof side rails. Severe wind updrafts,
caused by passing vehicles or natural
causes, can cause sudden upward
pressure on items loaded on the
roof side rails. This is especially true
when carrying large, flat items such
as wood panels or mattresses. This
could cause the items to fall off the
roof side rails and cause damage to
your vehicle or others around you.

[ To prevent damage or loss of cargo
while driving, check frequently
before or while driving to make sure
the items on the roof side rails are
securely fastened.