key HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 2021 Owners Manual

03
3-21
• Each time you push the switch, the
airflow changes as follows:
OFF
LOW ( )HIGH ( )
MIDDLE ( )
• When pressing the switch for
more than 1.5 seconds with the
air ventilation seat operating, the
operation will turn OFF.
• The air ventilation seats defaults
to the OFF position whenever the
ignition switch is placed to the ON
position.
• Auto Comfort Control (for driver’s
seat) (if equipped)
- The air ven

tilation seats
automatically controls the seat
temperature depending on the
ambient temperature and the set
climate control temperature when
the engine is running. If the air
ventilation seats switch is pushed,
the air ventilation seats will have to
be controlled manually.
To use this function, it must be
activated from the Settings menu in
the AV/AVN system screen.
- The air ven

tilation seats defaults
to the OFF position whenever the
ignition switch is ON. However, if
the Auto Comfort Control function
is ON, the air ventilation seats will
turn on and off depending on the
ambient temperature and the set
climate control temperature.
For more details, refer to the separately
supplied Infotainment manual with
your vehicle.
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (if
equipped)
Rear Occupant Alert is provided to help
prevent the driver from leaving the
vehicle with the rear passenger left in the
vehicle.
System setting
To use Rear Occupant Alert, it must be
enabled from the Settings menu in the
infotainment system screen. Select:
- Setup → V

ehicle
Se
ttings
→ Conv

enience
→ R
ear
Occupan
t
Alert
F

or detailed information, scan the QR
code in the separately supplied simple
manual.
System operation
• First alert
When you open the front door after
opening and closing the rear door and
turning off the engine, the ‘Check rear
seats’ warning message appears on
the cluster.
• Second alert
After the first alert, the second alert
operates when any movement is
detected in the vehicle after the
driver’s door is closed and all the
doors are locked. The horn will sound
for approximately 25 seconds. If
the system continues to detect a
movement, the alert operates up to 8
times.
Unlock the doors with the smart key
to stop the alert.
• The system detects movement in the
vehicle for 8 hours after the door is
locked.
• The second alert is activated only after
the prior activation of the first alert.

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

04
4-19
Immobilizer Indicator Light
(without smart key)
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the vehicle detects the
immobilizer in the key with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
- At this time, y

ou can start the
engine.
- The indicat

or light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Immobilizer Indicator Light
(with smart key)
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates for up to
30 seconds:
• When the vehicle detects the smart
key in the vehicle with the Engine
Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON
position.
- At this time, y

ou can start the
engine.
- The indicat

or light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
• When the smart key is not in the
vehicle.
- At this time, y

ou cannot start the
engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
• If the smart key is in the vehicle and
the Engine Start/Stop button is ON,
but the vehicle cannot detect the
smart key.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

04
4-23
LCD display messages
Shift to P (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle without the gear in
the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position.
Low key battery (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the battery
of the smart key is discharged while
changing the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position.
Press START button while turning
wheel (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not unlock normally when
the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
You should press the Engine Start/Stop
button while turning the steering wheel
right and left.
Check steering wheel lock system
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not lock normally while the
Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to
the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine (for
smart key system)
This message is displayed if the Engine
Start/Stop button changes to the ACC
position twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the brake
pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not in the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON or Start position.
Always turn off the engine before leaving
your vehicle.
Key not detected (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not detected when you press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again (for smart
key system)
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, we recommend that you have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster
4-24
Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you press
the Engine Start/Stop button while the
warning message “Key not detected” is
displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the brake
switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC
position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you try to
start the engine in any other position
except P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Information
You can start the engine with the gear
in N (Neutral). But, for your safety, we
recommend that you start the engine with
the gear shifted to P (Park).
Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the 12V
battery voltage is weak due to any
non-factory electrical accessories (ex.
dashboard camera) while parking. Be
careful that the battery is not discharged.
If the message appears after removing
the non-factory electrical accessories,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster
4-38
5. Door
ItemsExplanation
Automatically
Lock
• Enable on Shift : All doors will be automatically locked if the shift button
is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D
(Drive) position. (only when the engine is running.)
• Enable on Speed : All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle
speed exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h).
• Off : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
Automatically
Unlock
• On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the shift button is
shifted to the P (Park) position. (only when the engine is running.)
• On key out/On vehicle off : All doors will be automatically unlocked when
the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the Engine Start/
Stop button is set to the OFF position.
• Off : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
Power
LiftgateIf this item is checked, the power liftgate function will be activated.
For more details, refer to "Power liftgate" in chapter 5.
Power
Liftgate
Opening SpeedTo adjust the power liftgate speed.
• Fast/Normal
For more details, refer to "Power liftgate" in chapter 5.
Smart
LiftgateTo activate or deactivate the smart liftgate.
For more details, refer to "Smart liftgate" in chapter 5.
6. Convenience
Items Explanation
Seat Easy
Access
• Off : The seat easy access function is deactivated.
• Normal/Extended : When you turn off the engine, the driver's seat will
automatically move rearward short (Normal) or long (Extended) for you to
enter or exit the vehicle more comfortably.
For more details, refer to "Driver Position Memory System" in chapter 5.
Rear
Occupant AlertTo activate or deactivate the Rear Occupant Alert.
For more details, refer to "Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system" in chapter
5.
Welcome
Mirror/Light
• On door unlock : The side view mirrors are unfolded and the welcome
light turns on automatically when the doors are unlocked.
• On driver approach : The side view mirrors are unfolded and the welcome
light turns on automatically when the vehicle is approached with the
smart key.
For more details, refer to ''Welcome System'' in chapter 5."

Convenient features
Accessing your vehicle ........................................................................\
.............5-5Remote key ........................................................................\
........................................... 5-5
Smart ke y ........................................................................\
..................................... .........5-8
Immobilizer system
........................................................................\
............................ 5-

14
Hyundai Digital Key
........................................................................\
............................. 5-

15
Door locks.......................................................................\
.................................. 5-31Operating door locks from outside the vehicle.........................................................5-31
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ..........................................................5-
32
Auto door lock/unlock features........................................................................\
......... 5-35
Child-protector rear door locks
........................................................................\
......... 5-35
Electr

onic child safety lock
........................................................................\
................ 5-

36
Theft-alarm system ........................................................................\
.................5-38
In tegrated memory system
........................................................................\
.... 5-39
Storing memory positions ........................................................................\
................. 5-39
R ecalling memory positions ........................................................................\
............. 5-40
R
esetting the system
........................................................................\
........................ 5-40
E

asy access function
........................................................................\
.......................... 5-4

1
Steering wheel ........................................................................\
........................5-42Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........................................................................\
............5-42
Tilt / Telescopic s teering ........................................................................\
.................... 5-43
H
eated steering wheel
........................................................................\
....................... 5-43
H

orn........................................................................\
.................................................... 5-44
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..................................... 5-45Inside rearview mirror ........................................................................\
........................5-45
Side View mirr ors ........................................................................\
............................... 5-55
R
everse parking aid
........................................................................\
............................ 5-57
Windows ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-58Power windows ........................................................................\
..................................5-59
Panoramic sunroof ........................................................................\
..................5-62Sunshade ........................................................................\
............................................ 5-63
Sliding the sunroo f ........................................................................\
............................. 5-63
Tilting the sunr
oof
........................................................................\
............................. 5-64
Closing the sunr

oof
........................................................................\
........................... 5-64
R

esetting the sunroof
........................................................................\
........................ 5-65
Sunr

oof open warning
........................................................................\
...................... 5-66
5. Convenient features
5

05
5-5
Remote key (if equipped)
OPD046001
Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which
you can use to lock or unlock the driver
and passenger doors or the liftgate.
1.
Door Lock
2.
Door Unlock
3.
Liftga

te Open
4.
Panic
Locking
To lock :
1.
Close all doors, engine hood and
lift

gate.
2.
Press the Door L

ock button (1) on the
remote key.
3.
The doors will lock. The hazar

d
warning lights will blink. Also, the side
view mirror will fold, if ‘Convenience
→
W

elcome
mirr
or/light
→ On door unlock’ is selected fr

om the User
Settings mode on the LCD display. For
more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in chapter 4.
4.
Make sur

e the doors are locked by
checking the position of the door lock
button inside the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not leave the keys in your
vehicle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could place the
key in the ignition switch and may
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in serious
injury or death.
Unlocking
To unlock:
1.
Press the Door Unlock butt

on (2) on
the remote key.
2.
The doors will unlock. The hazar

d
warning lights will blink two times.
Also, the side view mirror will unfold,
if
‘Con

venience
→ W
elcome
mirr
or/
light
→ On door unlock’ is select

ed
from the U

ser Settings mode on the
LCD display. For more details, refer to
“LCD Display” in chapter 4.
Information
After unlocking the doors, the doors will
lock automatically after 30 seconds unless
a door is opened.
Panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5
seconds. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the transmitter.
ACCESSING Y OUR VEHICLE

Convenient features
5-6
Information
The word “HOLD” is written on the
button to inform you that you must press
and hold the button for more than one
second.
Start-up
For detailed information refer to “Key
Ignition Switch” in chapter 6.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key:
• Keep the remote key away from
water or any liquid and fire. If
the inside of the remote key gets
damp (due to drinks or moisture),
or is heated, internal circuit may
malfunction, excluding the car from
the warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
• Protect the remote key from extreme
temperatures.
Mechanical key
OPD046003
If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.
To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold
automatically.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button.
NOTICE
Do not fold the key without pressing the
release button. This may damage the
key.
Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of the
following occur:
• The key is in the ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
• The remote key battery is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The remote key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the remote key.