transmission HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual

Foreword / Hybrid System Overview
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FOREWORD
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are pleased to welcome
you to the growing number of discerning people who drive HYUNDAIs. We are very
proud of the advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each HYUNDAI
we build.
Your Owner’s Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new
HYUNDAI. To become familiar with your new HYUNDAI, so that you can fully enjoy it,
read this Owner’s Manual carefully before driving your new vehicle.
This manual contains important safety information and instructions intended to
familiarize you with your vehicle’s controls and safety features so you can safely
operate your vehicle.
This manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance safe
operation of the vehicle. It is recommended that all service and maintenance on your
car be performed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An authorized HYUNDAI dealers
are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance
that may be required.
This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of your vehicle, and
should be kept in the vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. The manual should stay
with the vehicle if you sell it to provide the next owner with important operating, safety
and maintenance information.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
CAUTION
Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality
fuels and lubricants that do not meet HYUNDAI specifications. You must always use
high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 2-13 in
the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner’s Manual.
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America.
Foreword / Hybrid System Overview

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1. Instrument cluster ..................................4-4
2. Driver’s front air bag .............................3-47
3. Engine Start/Stop button .......................6-5
4. Infotainment system ......Infotainment manual
5. Hazard warning lamp switch .................8-3
6. Climate control system ........................5-93
7. Transmission shift button .....................6-10
8. Auto Hold button ..................................6-23
9. Heated steering wheel button ..............5-37
10. AWD lock button ..................................6-38
11. DBC (Downhill Brake Control) button .6-33
12. Parking Safety button ............................7-111
13. Parking/View button ............................7-89
14. Air ventilation seat button ....................3-19
15. Seat warmer button ..............................3-21
16. Passenger’s front air bag .....................3-47
17. Glove box .............................................5-109
18. Wireless charging system pad .............5-116
19. Cup holder ............................................5-111
20. AC inverter ............................................5-114
21. USB charger ..........................................5-114
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW (I)

Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only
lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine
efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil
*1 *2
(drain and refill) Recommends5.1 US qt. (4.8 ℓ)SAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or
ILSAC GF-6
Automatic transmission fluid6.3 US qt. (6 ℓ)
SP4M-1, S-OIL ATF SP4M-1 or
other brands meeting the above
specification approved by
HYUNDAI Motor Co.
Coolant
4.95 US qt. (4.69 ℓ)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol
coolant for aluminum radiator)
Invert Coolant
5.23 US qt. (4.95 ℓ)
Rear differential oil (4WD) 0.56~0.67 US qt. (0.53~0.63 ℓ)HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE
75W/85 (SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL
75W/85 or EQUIVALENT)
Transfer case oil (4WD) 0.65~0.71 US qt.
(0.62~0.68 ℓ)
Brake fluid *3As required SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, FMVSS 116
DOT-4, ISO4925 CLASS-6
Fuel
70.8 US qt. (67 ℓ)Refer to “Fuel requirements” in
chapter 1.
*1 : Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2 : Requires < API SN PLUS (or above) Full synthetic> grade engine oil. If a lower grade
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine
oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.
*3 : To maintain the best braking performance and ABS/ESC performance, we recommend
that you use genuine brake fluid that conform to specifications.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

4.Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster ........................................................................\
....................4-4Instrument cluster control ........................................................................\
...................4-5
Instrument panel illumination ........................................................................\
...........4-5
Gauges and meters ........................................................................\
..............................4-5
Speedometer ........................................................................\
.....................................4-5
Power gauge ........................................................................\
.....................................4-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
.........................................4-6
Hybrid battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge ...........................................................4 -7
Outside temperature gauge ........................................................................\
..............4 -7
Odometer ........................................................................\
..........................................4-8
Distance to empty ........................................................................\
............................4-8
Fuel economy (for 12.3-inch cluster) ......................................................................4-9
Transmission shift indicator ........................................................................\
................4-9
Automatic transmission shift indicator ...................................................................4-9
Warning and indicator lights ........................................................................\
.............4-10
Seat belt warning light ........................................................................\
....................4-10
Air bag warning light ........................................................................\
.......................4-10
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light ..............................................................4-10
Regenerative brake warning light ........................................................................\
....4-11
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ...........................................................4-11
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light .........................4-12
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light ..........................................................4-12
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................................................................\
..4-13
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light ........................................................4-13
AUTO HOLD indicator light ........................................................................\
.............4-13
Charging system warning light ........................................................................\
.......4-14
Engine oil pressure warning light ........................................................................\
...4-14
Low fuel level warning light ........................................................................\
............4-15
Service warning light ........................................................................\
.......................4-15
Exhaust system (GPF) warning light .......................................................................4-15
Master warning light ........................................................................\
........................4-16
Low tire pressure warning light ........................................................................\
......4-16
Forward Safety warning light ........................................................................\
...........4-17
Lane Safety indicator light ........................................................................\
...............4-17
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light ........................................................................\
.4-17
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK indicator light ..............................................................4-17
LED headlight warning light ........................................................................\
............4-18
Icy road warning light ........................................................................\
......................4-18
Ready indicator ........................................................................\
................................4-19
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Fuel economy (for 12.3-inch cluster)
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The average fuel economy (1) and instant
fuel economy (2) is displayed at the
bottom of the cluster.
Automatic reset
To automatically reset the average fuel
economy, select between "After Ignition"
or "After Refueling" from the Settings
menu in the infotainment system screen.
Transmission shift indicator (if
equipped)
Automatic transmission shift
indicator
„„4.2-Inch
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„„12.3-Inch
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This indicator displays which shift button
position is selected.

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Automatic-Dimming Night Vision Safety™
(NVS®) Mirror (if equipped)
The NVS® Mirror automatically reduces
glare by monitoring light levels in the
front and the rear of the vehicle. Any
object that obstructs either light sensor
will degrade the automatic dimming
control feature.
For more information regarding NVS®
mirrors and other applications, please
refer to the Gentex website:
www.gentex.com
Your mirror will automatically dim
upon detecting glare from the vehicles
traveling behind you.
The mirror defaults to the ON position
each time the vehicle is started.
Integrated HomeLink
® Wireless Control
System
The HomeLink® Wireless Control System
provides a convenient way to replace
up to three hand held radio-frequency
transmitters used to activate compatible
devices such as gate operators, garage
door openers, entry door locks, security
systems, and home lighting.
NOTICE
HomeLink® operates while the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position
for safety reasons. It is to prevent
unintentional security problems from
happening when the vehicle is parked
outside the garage.
WARNING
Before programming HomeLink® to a
garage door opener or gate operator,
make sure people and objects are out
of the way of the device to prevent
potential harm or damage. Do not
use the HomeLink® with any garage
door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse features required
by U.S. federal safety standards (this
includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982).
A garage door that cannot detect an
object - signaling the door to stop and
reverse - does not meet current U.S.
federal safety standards. Using a garage
door opener without these features
increases the risk of serious injury or
death.
For more information, contact
HomeLink® at www.homelink.com, or
call Home-Link customer support at
1-800-355-3515.
It is also recommended that a new
battery be replaced in the handheld
transmitter of the device being trained
to HomeLink® for quicker training and
accurate transmission of the radio
frequency.

Convenient features
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1. Programming HomeLink®
The following steps show how to
program HomeLink. If you have any
questions or are having difficulty
programming your HomeLink buttons,
refer to the HomeLink website or call the
HomeLink customer support toll-free
number. Do this before going back to the
dealer who sold you the car.
• Visit the HomeLink website at: www.
homelink.com. Then at the top of the
page, choose your vehicle make. Then
watch the You Tube video, and/or
access additional website information.
• If you choose to access the website
via your cell phone, scan the QR code.
• Or call HomeLink customer support
at 1-800-355-3515 (Please have the
vehicle make/model and the opener
device make/model readily available.)
1) Programming Preparation
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1. When programming a garage door
opener, it is advised to park the
vehicle outside of the garage.
2. It is recommended that a new battery
be placed in the handheld transmitter
of the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and
accurate transmission of the radio-
frequency signal.
3. Place the ignition switch to the ACC
(Accessory) position for programming
of HomeLink.
2) Programming a New HomeLink®
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1. Press and release the HomeLink
button (1), (2) or (3), you would like
to program. The HomeLink indicator
light (7) will flash orange slowly (if
not, perform the steps of “Erasing
HomeLink Buttons” section, and start
over).

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4) Canadian Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter remote signals to “time-
out” (or quit) after a couple seconds of
transmission, which may not be long
enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal
during programming.
If you live in Canada or you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator
or garage door opener by using the
programming procedures, replace
“Programming a New HomeLink Button”
step 3 with the following:
While the HomeLink indicator light (7) is
flashing orange, press and release (“cycle”)
your device’s handheld remote every two
seconds until the HomeLink indicator light
(7) changes from orange to green. You may
now release the hand-held remote button.
Then proceed with “Programming a New
HomeLink Button” step 4.
2. Operating HomeLink®
1) Operating HomeLink®
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1. Press and release the desired
programmed HomeLink button (1, 2
or 3).
Information
The HomeLink indicator (7) should
light green, solid or flashing, and your
programmed device should operate.
If your device does not operate, the
HomeLink programming was not
successful, and you’ll need to reprogram
the button.
2) Two-Way Communication Display Behavior
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1. Press and release one of the
programmed HomeLink buttons (1, 2
or 3).

6. Driving your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
Before driving ........................................................................\
............................6-4Before entering the vehicle ........................................................................\
................6-4
Before starting ........................................................................\
.....................................6-4
Ignition switch ........................................................................\
...........................6-5Engine Start/Stop button ........................................................................\
.....................6-5
Remote start ........................................................................\
........................................6-9
Automatic transmission ........................................................................\
..........6-10Automatic transmission operation ........................................................................\
....6-10
Parking ........................................................................\
................................................6-13
LCD display message ........................................................................\
.........................6-14
Paddle shifter ........................................................................\
......................................6-15
Good driving practices ........................................................................\
.......................6-15
Coasting guide ........................................................................\
.........................6-17
Braking system
........................................................................\
.........................6-18Power brakes ........................................................................\
......................................6-18
Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................................................\
................6-19
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ........................................................................\
..........6-19
Auto Hold ........................................................................\
............................................6-23
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
............6-27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................................................\
.....6-28
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ......................................................................6-31
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ........................................................................\
...........6-32
Trailer stability assist (TSA) ........................................................................\
...............6-33
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ........................................................................\
..........6-33
Good braking practices ........................................................................\
.....................6-36
Four wheel drive (4WD) ........................................................................\
.........6-37Four Wheel Drive (4WD) operation ........................................................................\
..6-38
Emergency precautions ........................................................................\
....................6-42
Reducing the risk of a rollover ........................................................................\
..........6-44
Drive mode integrated control system (4WD) ..............................................6-45Drive mode ........................................................................\
........................................6-45
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Driving your vehicle
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Automatic transmission operation
The automatic transmission has six forward speeds and one reverse speed. The
individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. The indicator in
the instrument cluster displays the shift button position when the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
WARNING
The automatic transmission shift button or interior parts might get hot when a
vehicle is parked outside during hot weather. Always be careful when the vehicle is
hot.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION