HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI, Model Year: 2021, Model line: SANTA FE HYBRID, Model: HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2021Pages: 598, PDF Size: 66.6 MB
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Detecting area
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• The smart liftgate detecting area 
extends approximately 20-40 in. (50-
100 cm) behind the vehicle. If you are 
positioned in the detecting area and 
are carrying the smart key, the hazard 
warning lights will blink and the chime 
will sound for about 3 seconds to alert 
you that the liftgate will open.
• The alert stops once the smart key is 
moved outside of the detecting area 
within the 3 second period.
 Information
• Smart liftgate may not operate 
properly if any of the following occur:
 -The smart key is close to a radio 
transmitter such as a radio station 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 mobile phone.
 -Another vehicle’s smart key is being 
operated close to your vehicle.
• Smart liftgate detecting area may 
change when:
 -The vehicle is parked on an incline 
or slope.
 -One side of the vehicle is raised or 
lowered relative to the opposite side.
Fuel filler door
Opening the fuel filler door
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1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure driver’s door is unlocked.
3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel 
filler door.
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4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to 
access the fuel tank cap.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn 
it counterclockwise. You may hear a 
hissing noise as the pressure inside 
the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.   
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 Information
The fuel filler door will unlock when 
driver’s door is unlocked.
To unlock fuel filler door:
• Press the unlock button on your smart 
key
• Press the central door unlock button on 
armrest trim of driver’s door
The fuel filler door will lock when 
driver’s door is locked.
To lock fuel filler door:
• Press the lock button on your smart key
• Press the Central Door lock button on 
armrest trim of driver’s door
 Ã All doors will automatically lock after 
the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph. Fuel 
filler door is also locked when vehicle 
speed exceeds 9 mph.
 Information
If the fuel filler door does not open 
because ice has formed around it, tap 
lightly or push on the door to break the 
ice and release the door. Do not pry on the 
door. If necessary, spray around the door 
with an approved deicer fluid (do not use 
radiator antifreeze) or move the vehicle to 
a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it 
clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is 
latched securely.
 Information
Make the vehicle door to LOCK position 
and the fuel filler door completely closed 
in order to lock the fuel filler door.
If the fuel filler door is not completely 
closed, the fuel filler door will not be 
locked.
 CAUTION
Keep the door into LOCK position when 
the vehicle is being washed.
 WARNING
Automotive fuel is highly flammable 
and explosive. Failure to follow these 
guidelines may result in SERIOUS 
INJURY or DEATH:
• Read and follow all warnings posted 
at the gas station.
• Before refueling, note the location 
of the Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, if 
available, at the gas station.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you 
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching 
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe 
distance away from the fuel filler 
neck, nozzle, or other gas source, 
with your bare hand.
• Do not use mobile phones while 
refueling. Electric current and/or 
electronic interference from cellular 
phones can potentially ignite fuel 
vapors and cause a fire.    
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• Do not get back into a vehicle 
once you have begun refueling. 
You can generate a buildup of 
static electricity by touching, 
rubbing or sliding against any item 
or fabric capable of producing 
static electricity. Static electricity 
discharge can ignite fuel vapors 
causing a fire. If you must re-enter 
the vehicle, you should once again 
eliminate potentially dangerous 
static electricity discharge by 
touching a metal part of the vehicle, 
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle 
or other fuel source, with your bare 
hand.
• When using an approved portable 
fuel container, be sure to place the 
container on the ground prior to 
refueling. Static electricity discharge 
from the container can ignite fuel 
vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact 
between your bare hand and the 
vehicle should be maintained until 
the filling is complete.
• Use only approved portable plastic 
fuel containers designed to carry and 
store fuel.
• When refueling, always shift the 
gear to the P (Park) position, set 
the parking brake, and press the 
Engine Start/Stop button to the 
OFF position. Sparks produced by 
electrical components related to the 
engine can ignite fuel vapors causing 
a fire.
• Do not use matches or a lighter and 
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette 
in your vehicle while at a gas station, 
especially during refueling.
• Do not over-fill or top-off your 
vehicle tank, which can cause fuel 
spillage.
• If a fire breaks out during refueling, 
leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and 
immediately contact the manager 
of the gas station and then contact 
the local fire department. Follow any 
safety instructions they provide.
• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can 
cover your clothes or skin and thus 
subject you to the risk of fire and 
burns. Always remove the fuel cap 
carefully and slowly. If the cap is 
venting fuel or if you hear a hissing 
sound, wait until the condition stops 
before completely removing the cap.
• Always check that the fuel cap is 
installed securely to prevent fuel 
spillage in the event of an accident.
 Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according 
to the “Fuel Requirements” section in 
suggested in chapter 1.
NOTICE
• Do not spill fuel on the exterior 
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of 
fuel spilled on painted surfaces may 
damage the paint.
• If the fuel filler cap requires 
replacement, use only a genuine 
HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent 
specified for your vehicle. An 
incorrect fuel filler cap can result 
in a serious malfunction of the fuel 
system or emission control system.   
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HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD) (IF EQUIPPED)
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The Head-Up Display is an optional 
feature that allows the driver to view 
information projected onto a transparent 
screen while still keeping your eyes 
safely on the road ahead while driving.
Head-up display settings
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• Head-up display can be enabled from 
the Settings menu in the User Settings 
mode on the instrument cluster LCD 
display. Select:
 -Setup → Head-Up Display → Enable 
Head-Up Display
• After turning on the head-up 
display, you can change the settings 
of ‘Display Height’ and ‘Content 
Selection’ of the Head-Up Display.
Head-up display information
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1. Turn by Turn (TBT) navigation
2. Traffic
3. Speedometer
4. SCC set speed
5. SCC Vehicle distance
6. Highway Driving Assist 
7. Lane Following Assist
8. Lane Safety
9. Blind-Spot Safety
10. Highway Auto Speed Change
 Information
If you select Turn By Turn (TBT) 
navigation information as Head-Up 
Display contents, the Turn By Turn 
(TBT) navigation information will not be 
displayed in the instrument cluster LCD 
display.    
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Precautions while using the 
head-up display
• It may sometimes be difficult to read 
information on the Head-Up Display in 
the following situations.
 -The driver is improperly positioned 
in the driver’s seat
 -The driver wears polarizing-filter 
sunglasses
 -An object is located above the 
head-up display cover
 -The vehicle is driven on a wet road
 -Any improper lighting accessory is 
installed inside the vehicle, or there 
is incoming light from outside of the 
vehicle
 -The driver wears glasses
 -The driver wears contact lenses
When it is difficult to read the Head-
Up Display information, adjust the 
image height or brightness level from 
the Settings menu in the infotainment 
system screen.
• For your safety, make sure to stop the 
vehicle before adjusting the settings.
• Do not tint the front windshield glass 
or add other types of metallic coating. 
Otherwise, the Head-Up Display 
image may be invisible.
• Do not place any accessories on the 
crash pad or attach any objects on the 
windshield glass.
• When replacing the front windshield 
glass, replace it with a windshield 
glass designed for Head-Up Display 
operation. Otherwise, duplicated 
images may be displayed on the 
windshield glass.
 WARNING
Blind-Spot Collision Warning 
warnings on the Head-Up Display are 
supplemental. Do not solely depend on 
them to change lanes. Always take a 
look around before changing lanes.   
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LIGHTING
Exterior lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at 
the end of the control lever to one of the 
following positions:
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1. OFF position
2. AUTO headlamp position
3. Position lamp position
4. Headlamp positionDaytime Running Light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can 
make it easier for others to see the front 
of your vehicle during the day, especially 
after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated 
lamp OFF when :
• The headlamps are ON.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The vehicle is turned off.
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AUTO headlamp position
The position lamp and headlamp will 
be turned ON or OFF automatically 
depending on the amount of daylight as 
measured by the ambient light sensor (1) 
at the upper end of the windshield glass.
Even with the AUTO headlamp feature 
in operation, it is recommended to 
manually turn ON the headlamps when 
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the 
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such 
as tunnels and parking facilities.    
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NOTICE
• Do not cover or spill anything on the 
sensor (1) located at the upper end of 
the windshield glass.
• Do not clean the sensor using 
a window cleaner, the cleanser 
may leave a light film which could 
interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint or 
other types of metallic coating on 
the front windshield, the AUTO 
headlamp system may not work 
properly.
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Position lamp position ()
The position lamp, license plate lamp 
and instrument panel lamp are turned 
ON.
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Headlamp position ()
The headlamp, position lamp, license 
plate lamp and instrument panel lamp 
are turned ON.
 Information
The ignition switch must be in the ON 
position to turn on the headlamp.     
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High beam operation
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To turn on the high beam headlamp, 
push the lever away from you. The lever 
will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light when 
the headlamp high beams are switched 
on.
To turn off the high beam headlamp, pull 
the lever towards you. The low beams 
will turn on.
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To flash the high beam headlamp, pull 
the lever towards you, then release the 
lever. The high beams will remain ON as 
long as you hold the lever towards you.
Turn signals and lane change signals
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To signal a turn, push down on the lever 
for a left turn or up for a right turn in 
position (A).
If an indicator stays on and does not flash 
or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn 
signal bulbs may be burned out and will 
require replacement.
One touch turn signal
To use One Touch Turn Signal push the 
turn signal lever up or down to position 
(B) and then release it.
The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or 
7 times.
You can enable the One Touch Turn 
Signal function or choose the number 
of blinking by selecting ‘Setup → User 
Settings → Lights → One Touch Turn Signal 
→ Off/3 flashes/5 flashes/7 flashes’ in the 
instrument panel LCD cluster.    
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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent 
the battery from being discharged. 
The system automatically turns off the 
position lamp when the driver turns the 
vehicle off and opens the driver-side 
door.
With this feature, the position lamps will 
turn off automatically if the driver parks 
on the side of road at night.
If necessary, to keep the lamps on when 
the vehicle is turned off, perform the 
following:
(1) Open the driver-side door.
(2) Turn the position lamps OFF and ON 
again using the headlamp switch on 
the steering column.
Headlamp delay function  
(if equipped)
If you place the ignition switch to the 
ACC position or the OFF position with 
the headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/
or position lamps) remain on for about 
5 minutes. However, if the driver’s door 
is opened and closed, the headlamps 
are turned off after 15 seconds. Also, 
with the vehicle off if the driver’s door is 
opened and closed, the headlamps (and/
or position lamps) are turned off after 15 
seconds.
The headlamps (and/or position lamps) 
can be turned off by pressing the lock 
button on the smart key twice or turning 
the headlamp switch to the OFF or AUTO 
position.
You can enable the headlamp delay 
function by selecting ‘Setup → User 
Settings → Lights → Headlight Delay.
NOTICE
If the driver exits the vehicle through 
another door besides the driver 
door, the battery saver function 
does not operate and the headlamp 
delay function does not turn OFF 
automatically.
This may cause the battery to 
discharge. To avoid battery discharge, 
turn OFF the headlamps manually from 
the headlamp switch before exiting the 
vehicle.   
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HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA) 
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High Beam Assist will automatically 
adjust the headlamp range (switches 
between high beam and low beam) 
depending on the brightness of detected 
vehicles and certain road conditions. 
Detecting sensor (Front view 
camera)
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The front view camera is used as a 
detecting sensor to detect ambient light 
and brightness while driving.
Refer to the picture above for the 
detailed location of the detecting sensor.
NOTICE
Always keep the front view camera in 
good condition to maintain optimal 
performance of High Beam Assist.
For more details on the precautions 
of the front view camera, refer to 
“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 
(FCA)” section in chapter 7. 
System settings
With the engine on, select ‘Lights → High 
Beam Assist (or HBA (High Beam Assist))’ 
from the Settings menu to turn on High 
Beam Assist and deselect to turn off the 
system.
 WARNING
For your safety, change the Settings 
after parking the vehicle at a safe 
location.