brake HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 2021 Owners Manual

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1 -7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
• This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its
performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and
emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may
not be covered under warranty.
• If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to operate
abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your safety, we
recommend that you do not use unauthorized electronic devices.
VEhICLE bREAk-In pROCEss
By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000km) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between
2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying
engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000km) of operation.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Items contained in motor vehicles or emitted from them are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. These include:
• Gasoline and its vapors
• Engine exhaust
• Used engine oil
• Interior passenger compartment components and materials
• Component parts which are subject to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead, lead
compounds and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.
For more information go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle

Introduction
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VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
1. Inside door handle .................................
5- 32
2.
Po
wer window switches
...................... 5-58
3.
Po

wer window lock button /
............... 5-60
Electr

onic child safety lock button
......5-

36
4.
Side view mirr

or folding button
.................5-56
5.
Side view mirr

or control switch
.................5-56
6.
Centr

al door lock switch
...................... 5-

33
7.
Instrumen

t panel illumination control
switch
...................................................... 4-5
8.
Lane Saf

ety button
................................ 7

-19
9.
Po

wer Liftgate open/close button
......5-

7010. ESC (Electronic S
tability Control) OFF
button
.................................................... 6-44
11.
EPB (Electronic P

arking Brake)
switch
.................................................... 6-35
12.
St

eering wheel
......................................5-42
13.
St

eering wheel tilt/telescopic switch.. 5-43
14.
Fuse bo

x
................................................9-42
15.
Hood r

elease lever
................................5-67
16.
Seat .......................................................... 3-3
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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3-13
WARNING
Make sure the engine is off, the shift
lever is in P (Park), and the parking
brake is securely applied whenever
loading or unloading cargo. Failure to
take these steps may allow the vehicle
to move if the shift lever is inadvertently
moved to another position.
CAUTION
• Be careful when loading cargo
through the rear passenger seats
to prevent damage to the vehicle
interior.
• When cargo is loaded through the
rear passenger seats, ensure the
cargo is properly secured to prevent
it from moving while driving.
WARNING
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from being thrown about the
vehicle in a collision and causing injury
to the vehicle occupants. Do not place
objects in the rear seats, since they
cannot be properly secured and may hit
the front seat occupants in a collision.
2nd row seat folding (if equipped)
(from outside)
OTMA038034
Push the 2nd row seat back folding
switch (1) located in the right side in the
liftgate. (L : Left seatback folding,
R : Right seatback folding)
WARNING
Rear seat folding
Do not fold the rear seats, if passengers,
pets or luggage are in the rear seats.
It may cause injury or damage to
passengers, pets, luggage.

Seats & Safety System
3-64
OTM030018
Just before impact, drivers often brake
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the
front portion of the vehicle causing it
to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher
ground clearance. Air bags may not
inflate in this “underride” situation
because deceleration forces that are
detected by sensors may be significantly
reduced by such “underride” collisions.
OTM030041
Front air bags may not inflate in
rollover accidents because front air bag
deployment would not provide additional
occupant protection.
However, the side and curtain air bags
and front center air bag may inflate in a
rollover situation, when it is detected by
the rollover sensor.
OTM030019
Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle
collides with objects such as utility poles
or trees, where the point of impact is
concentrated and the collision energy is
absorbed by the vehicle structure.

Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster ........................................................................\
....................4-4Instrument cluster control ........................................................................\
...................4-5
Instrumen t panel illumination ........................................................................\
........... 4-5
Gauges and me
ters
........................................................................\
.............................. 4-5
Speedome

ter
........................................................................\
..................................... 4-5
T

achometer
........................................................................\
.....................................
...4-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge
........................................................................\
. 4-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
.....................................

....4-6
Outside temperature gauge
........................................................................\
.............. 4

-7
Odometer
........................................................................\
.....................................

.....4-8
Distance to empty
........................................................................\
............................ 4-8
F

uel economy (for 12.3-inch cluster)
...................................................................... 4-9
T

ransmission shift indicator
........................................................................\
................ 4-9
A

utomatic transmission / Dual clutch transmission shift indicator
..................... 4-9
W

arning 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
An

ti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
........................................................... 4-

11
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
.......................... 4-

11
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light
.......................................................... 4-

12
Charging system warning light
........................................................................\
....... 4-

12
Engine oil pressure warning light
........................................................................\
... 4-

13
Low fuel level warning light
........................................................................\
............ 4-

13
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
........................................................................\
.. 4-13
Exhaus

t system (GPF) warning light (for gasoline engine)
................................... 4-

14
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light
........................................................ 4-

14
AUTO HOLD indicator light
........................................................................\
............. 4-

15
Low tire pressure warning light
........................................................................\
...... 4-

15
Forward Safety warning light
........................................................................\
.......... 4-16
Lane Sa

fety indicator light
........................................................................\
.............. 4-

16
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light
........................................................................\
4-

16
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK Indicator Light
............................................................ 4-17
LED headligh

t warning light
........................................................................\
............. 4-

17
Icy road warning light
........................................................................\
...................... 4-

18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light
................................................... 4-

18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light
........................................... 4-

18
Immobilizer Indicator Light (without smart key)
.................................................. 4-

19
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key)
......................................................... 4-

19
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light
........................................................

4-20
4. Instrument cluster
4

AUTO STOP indicator light ........................................................................\
..............4-20
T urn signal indicator light ........................................................................\
................. 4-
21
High beam indicator light
........................................................................\
................ 4-

21
High Beam Assist indicator light
........................................................................\
...... 4-

21
Cruise Indicator Light
........................................................................\
....................... 4-

21
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
........................................................................\
........... 4-

22
ECO Mode Indicator Light
........................................................................\
............... 4-

22
SMART Mode Indicator Light
........................................................................\
.......... 4-22
Mas

ter warning light
........................................................................\
........................ 4-

22
LCD display messages
........................................................................\
....................... 4-

23
Shift to P (for smart key system)
........................................................................\
..... 4-

23
Low key battery (for smart key system).................................................................. 4-23
Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system)
......................... 4-

23
Check steering wheel lock system
(for smart key system)
........................................................................\
..................... 4-

23
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)
.................................... 4-

23
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)
............................................................... 4-23
K

ey not detected (for smart key system)................................................................ 4-23
Press START button again (for smart key system)
................................................ 4-

23
Press START button with key (for smart key system)
........................................... 4

-24
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system)
............................................. 4

-24
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)
.......................................... 4

-24
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices
......................................... 4

-24
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator
....................................................................... 4-25
Sunr

oof open indicator
........................................................................\
.................... 4-

25
Low tire pressure
........................................................................\
............................. 4-

25
Lights
........................................................................\
................................................ 4-

26
Wiper
........................................................................\
.....................................

...........4-26
Low washer fluid
........................................................................\
.............................. 4-

26
Low fuel
........................................................................\
.....................................

.......4-26
Low engine oil
........................................................................\
.................................. 4-

26
Engine overheated / Engine has overheated
......................................................... 4-

27
Check exhaust system
........................................................................\
..................... 4-

27
Check headlight
........................................................................\
............................... 4-

27
Check turn signal
........................................................................\
............................. 4-

27
Check headlamp LED
........................................................................\
...................... 4-

27
Check Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system
............................................... 4-

28
Check Lane Keeping Assist system
........................................................................\
4-28
Check Blind-

Spot Collision Warning system..........................................................4-28
Check Driver Attention Warning system
................................................................ 4-

28
Check High Beam Assist system
........................................................................\
..... 4-

28
Check Smart Cruise Control system
....................................................................... 4-28
4

Instrument cluster
4-10
Warning and indicator lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF
after starting the engine. If any light is still
ON, this indicates a situation that needs
attention.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that
the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to “Seat Belts”
section in chapter 3.
Air bag warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you turn the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminat

es for approximately 3~6
seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the
SRS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The parking brak

e & brake fluid
warning light illuminates for about 3
seconds and will then turn off once
the parking brake is released.
• Whenever the parking brake is
applied.
• Whenever the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning ligh

t illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:
1.
Drive car

efully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
With the engine st

opped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” section in
chapter 9). After adding brake fluid,
check all brake components for fluid
leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or
if the warning light remains on, or if
the brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle. We recommend
that you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking system. This means you
still have braking on two wheels even if
one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure is required to
stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine
braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning
light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light
ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake
& Brake Fluid warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level is
low.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The ABS warning ligh

t illuminates
for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even if
there is a malfunction with the ABS.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) system
warning light
When the ABS warning and
Parking Brake warning lights are on
simultaneously, it may indicate a
problem with the Electronic Brake Force
Distribution system.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster
4-12
WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the
brake system will not work normally
and you may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during sudden
braking.
If this occurs, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning light
When the ABS warning light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter
may not work. Also, the EPS warning
light may illuminate and the steering
effort may increase or decrease.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The electric pow

er steering warning
light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with
the electric power steering.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator or electrical charging system:
1.
Drive car

efully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.
Turn the engine o

ff and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there
may be a problem in the electrical
charging system.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.