Section 9 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2023 Owner's Guide

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For safe 4WD operation
Before driving

[Mak
e sure all passengers are wearing
seat belts.

[ Sit upright and closer to the steering
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering
wheel to a position comfortable for
you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

[ S
tart off slowly by applying the
accelerator pedal gently.

[ Use snow tires or tire chains.

[ Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[ Apply engine braking during
deceleration by using the paddle
shifter (manual shift mode) and
manually selecting a lower gear.

[ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent skids.
Information
When using Snow Tires, mount them on
all four wheels.
If a full set of chains is not available for
an 4WD vehicle when using tire chains,
chains may be installed on the front wheels
only.
For more details on Snow Tires and Tire
Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section
later in this chapter.
CAUTION
Mud or snow
If one of the front or rear wheels
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc., the
vehicle can sometimes be driven out by
engaging the accelerator pedal further;
however avoid running the engine
continuously at high rpm because doing
so could damage the AWD system.
Driving in sand or mud

[Maintain slo
w and constant speed.
Operate the accelerator pedal slowly
to ensure safe driving (wheel-slip
prevention).

[ Keep sufficient distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

[ Reduce vehicle speed and always
check the road condition.

[ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and sharp
turns to prevent getting stuck.

[ When the vehicle is stuck in snow,
sand or mud, the tires may not
operate.

[ This is to protect the transmission and
not a malfunction.
NOTICE
Moving the vehicle forcibly to get out
of mud or sand can cause damage/
overheat of the engine or damage/
breakdown of the transmission,
differential or 4WD system as well as
damage to tires. If excessive wheel slip
occurs after entering a sandy/muddy
road, the vehicle may fall into the sand/
mud. When it happens, put a stone or
a tree branch under the tire, and then
try to pull out the vehicle, or try to get it
unstuck by repeatedly moving forwards
and backwards.

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Towing
4WD vehicles must be towed with
a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground. For more details, refer to
"Towing" section in chapter 8.
Vehicle inspection

[ If the vehicle needs to be operated on
a vehicle lift do not attempt to stop
any of the four wheels from turning.
This could damage the 4WD system.

[ Never engage the parking brake while
running the engine on a car lift. This
may damage the 4WD system.
Dynamometer testing
An 4WD vehicle must be tested on a
special four wheel chassis dynamometer.
OTM060016L[A] : Roll tester (Speedometer),
[B] : Temporary free roller
An 4WD vehicle should not be tested
on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester
must be used, perform the following
procedure:
1. Check the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
2. Place the rear wheels on the roll tester for a speedometer test as shown in
the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the front wheels on the temporary free roller as shown in the
illustration.
WARNING
Keep away from the front of the vehicle
while the vehicle is in gear on the
dynamometer. The vehicle can jump
forward and cause serious injury or
death.
Reducing the risk of a rollover
Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
SUV’s have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track to make them
capable of performing in a wide variety
of off-road applications. The specific
design characteristics give them a higher
center of gravity than ordinary vehicles
making them more likely to roll over if
you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles
have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. Due to this
risk, driver and passengers are strongly
recommended to buckle their seat belts.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
There are steps that a driver can make
to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers, do not load your roof rack
with heavy cargo, and never modify your
vehicle in any way.

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LCD display messages
The messages are displayed on the
instrument cluster to help use ISG
system.
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Auto Stop is Off. Shift to P or N to start
engine
When the system is deactivated, the ISG
o
ff button indicator will illuminate and
a message will appear on the cluster
LCD display with a warning sound in the
following situations.
- When the engine hood is opened.
- When ISG system is not working normally.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal
and restart the engine manually. For your
safety, restart the vehicle in the P (Park)
position.
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Press brake pedal before driving on / Press
brake pedal for Auto Start
When the gear is shifted from N (Neutral)
t

o R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual
shift mode without the brake pedal
depressed, a message will appear on
the cluster LCD display. To activate auto
start, depress the brake pedal.
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AUTO STOP elapsed time
AUTO STOP display shows the elapsed
time o
f engine stop by the Idle Stop and
Go system.
You may check AUTO STOP elapsed time
in the Utility view on the instrument
cluster.
Refer to “View Modes” section in
chapter 4.

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NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible damage to
the transmission, and tire damage. See
“Towing” section in chapter 8.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards than
driving in the daylight. Here are some
important tips to remember:

[ Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.

[ Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other drivers’ headlights.

[ Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlights will make it much
more difficult to see at night.

[ Avoid staring directly at the headlights
of oncoming vehicles. You could be
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to
readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or on
slick pavement:

[Slow down and allow extra following
distance. A heavy rainfall makes
it harder to see and increases the
distance needed to stop your vehicle.

[ Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if
equipped)

[ Replace your windshield wiper blades
when they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.

[ Be sure your tires have enough tread.
If your tires do not have enough tread,
making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. See “Tire Tread” section
in chapter 9.

[ Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.

[ Driving too fast through large puddles
can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.

[ If you believe your brakes may be wet,
apply them lightly while driving until
normal braking operation returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the water.
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when
the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as
the depth of tire tread decreases, refer
to “Tire Tread” section in chapter 9.

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If you are considering to tow with
your vehicle, you should first know
your country’s legal requirements. As
laws vary the requirements for towing
trailers, cars, or other types of vehicles or
apparatus may differ. When you are not
sure about a type of winter weight oil,
consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Remember that trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by
itself. Trailering means changes in
handling, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering requires
correct equipment, and it has to be used
properly. Damage to your vehicle caused
by improper trailer towing is not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.
This section contains time-tested,
important trailering tips and safety
rules. Many of these are important for
your safety and that of your passengers.
Please read this section carefully before
you pull a trailer. WARNING
Take the following precautions:

[ If you don’t use the correct
equipment and/or drive improperly,
you can lose control of the vehicle
when you are pulling a trailer. For
example, if the trailer is too heavy,
the braking performance may be
reduced. You and your passengers
could be seriously or fatally injured.
Pull a trailer only if you have followed
all the steps in this section.

[ Before towing, make sure the
total trailer weight, GCW (Gross
Combination Weight), GVW (Gross
Vehicle Weight), GAW (Gross Axle
Weight) and trailer tongue load are
all within the limits.

[ When you tow a trailer, make sure to
turn off the Idle Stop and Go system.
TRAILER TOWING

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[The pedestrian or cyclist is not
fully detected, for example, if the
pedestrian is leaning over or is not
fully walking upright

[ The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing
clothing or equipment that makes it
difficult to detect as a pedestrian or
cyclist
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The illustration above shows the image
the front view camera is capable of
detecting as a vehicle, pedestrian and
cyclist.

[The pedestrian or cyclist in front is
moving very quickly

[ The pedestrian or cyclist in front is
short or is posing a low posture

[ The pedestrian or cyclist in front has
impaired mobility

[ The pedestrian or cyclist in front is
moving intersected with the driving
direction

[ There is a group of pedestrians,
cyclists or a large crowd in front
[
The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing
clothing that easily blends into the
background, making it difficult to
detect

[ The pedestrian or cyclist is difficult to
distinguish from the similar shaped
structure in the surroundings

[ You are driving by a pedestrian,
cyclist, traffic sign, structure, etc.,
near the intersection

[ Driving in a parking lot

[ Driving through a tollgate,
construction area, unpaved road,
partial paved road, uneven road,
speed bumps, etc.

[ Driving on an incline road, curved
road, etc.

[ Driving through a roadside with trees
or streetlights

[ The adverse road conditions cause
excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving

[ Your vehicle height is low or high
due to heavy loads, abnormal tire
pressure, etc.

[ Driving through a narrow road where
trees or grass are overgrown

[ There is interference by
electromagnetic waves, such as
driving in an area with strong radio
waves or electrical noise

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Information

[ You may change settings from the
instrument cluster (User Settings) or
infotainment system (Vehicle Settings),
whichever option that is provided with
your vehicle. For more details, see
"User Settings" section in chapter 4, or
"Vehicle Settings" section in supplied
Infotainment Manual.

[ When lane markings (or road edges)
are detected, the lane lines on the
cluster will change from grey to white
and the green
indicator light will
illuminate.
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[Even though the steering is assisted by
Lane Keeping Assist, the driver may
control the steering wheel.

[ The steering wheel may feel heavier
or lighter when the steering wheel is
assisted by Lane Keeping Assist than
when it is not.

[ The images and colors in the
instrument cluster may differ
depending on the cluster type or theme
selected from the instrument cluster.
Lane Keeping Assist Malfunction
and Limitations
Lane Keeping Assist Malfunction
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When Lane Keeping Assist is not working
properly, the ‘Check Lane Keeping Assist
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appear and the yellow
indicator
light will illuminate on the cluster. If this
occurs, have the vehicle be inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Limitations of Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist may not operate
normally or may operate unexpectedly
under the following circumstances:

[The lane is contaminated or difficult
to distinguish because,
- The lane markings (or road edge) is covered with rain, snow, dirt, oil,
etc.
- The color of the lane marking (or road edge) is not distinguishable
from the road
- There are markings (or road edges) on the road near the lane or the
markings (or road edges) on the
road looks similar to the lane
markings (or road edge)
- The lane marking (or road edge) is indistinct or damaged
- The shadow is on the lane marking (or road edge) by a median strip,
trees, guardrail, noise barriers, etc.

[ There are more than two lane
markings (or road edges) on the road

[ The number of lanes change or the
lanes merge

[ The lane markings (or road edges) are
complicated or a structure substitutes
for the lines, such as a construction
area

[ There are road markings, such as
zigzag lanes, crosswalk markings and
road signs

[ The lane suddenly disappears, such as
at the intersection

[ The lane (or road width) is very wide
or narrow
[
There is a road edge without a lane

[ There is a boundary structure in the
roadway, such as a tollgate, sidewalk,
curb, etc.

[ The distance to the front vehicle is
extremely short or the vehicle in front
is covering the lane marking (or road
edge)
For more details on the limitations
of the front view camera, refer to
“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA)” section in chapter 7.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Lane Keeping Assist:

[ The driver has the responsibility to
safely drive and control the vehicle.
Do not solely rely on Lane Keeping
Assist and drive dangerously.

[ The operation of Lane Keeping
Assist can be cancelled or not
work properly depending on road
conditions and surroundings. Always
be cautious while driving.

[ Refer to “Limitations of Lane Keeping
Assist” if the lane is not detected
properly.

[ When you are towing a trailer or
another vehicle, we recommend that
Lane Keeping Assist is turned off due
to safety reasons.

[ If the vehicle is driven at high speed,
the steering wheel will not be
controlled. The driver must always
follow the speed limit when using
Lane Keeping Assist.

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CAUTION
Take the following precautions to
maintain optimal performance of the
detecting sensor:

[Never disassemble the rear corner
radar or radar assembly, or apply any
impact on it.

[ If there is impact on the rear corner
radar or near the radar, even though
the warning message does not
appear on the cluster, Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist may not
operate properly. Have the vehicle be
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

[ If the rear corner radars have
been replaced or repaired, have
the vehicle be inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

[ Use only genuine parts to repair the
rear bumper where the rear corner
radar is located.

[ Do not apply license plate frame or
objects, such as a bumper sticker,
film or a bumper guard near the rear
corner radar.

[ Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not work properly if the
bumper has been replaced, or the
surroundings of the rear corner radar
has been damaged or paint has been
applied.

[ If a trailer, carrier, etc., is installed,
it may adversely affect the
performance of the rear corner radar
or it may not operate.
For more details on the precautions
of the front view camera, refer to
“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA)” section in chapter 7.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist Settings
Blind-Spot Safety
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attention is required in the following
circumstances:

[ The vehicle severely vibrates while
driving over a bumpy road, uneven
road or concrete patch

[ Driving on a slippery surface due to
snow, water puddle, ice, etc.

[ The tire pressure is low or a tire is
damaged

[ The brake is reworked

[ The vehicle makes abrupt lane
changes
For more details on the limitations
of the front view camera, refer to
“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
(FCA)” and “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)”
section in chapter 7. WARNING

[ Driving on a curved road
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly
when driving on a curved road. The
function may not detect the vehicle
in the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly
when driving on a curved road. The
function may recognize a vehicle in
the same lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.