Keys
Pic. 1.5. Hyundai SantaFe car key set
For greater convenience, all car locks can be opened with one key (pic. 1.5).
Since the doors can be locked without using a key, carry a spare key with you, which you can use if you accidentally lock the key inside your own car.
Pic. 1.6. license plate
To prevent unauthorized persons from recognizing the key number, it is not stamped on the key itself, but on the removable license plate (pic. 1.6).
Store the license plate in a safe place away from the keys outside the vehicle.
Electronic immobilizer - anti-theft engine start blocking system (optional equipment)
The immobilizer is designed to minimize the possibility of vehicle theft.
All car locks can be locked and unlocked with one key. Since the doors are locked without the use of a key, be careful not to lock the key inside your own vehicle by mistake.
Attention! When starting the engine, do not use a key with another immobilizer code. The engine may not start or stall shortly after starting.
Emergency operation and immobilizer malfunction indicator lamp
Pic. 1.7. Immobilizer Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If the indicator lamp (pic. 1.7) immobilizer fault flashes for five seconds when the ignition is on, it means the immobilizer is faulty. You will not be able to start the engine without enabling emergency operation with the ignition key.
The following describes the operations that must be performed to start the engine in emergency operation (the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3 are given as an example for a password).
Note. You can find out the password for emergency operation when you receive a new car. If you do not have a password, please contact your authorized Hyundai dealer.
1. To enter the password, turn the ignition key to the «ON» («On») and then to position «OFF» («Off») according to the password numbers. For example, to enter a number «1» turn the ignition key in this order once, for a number «2» - twice, etc. to enter a number «0», it is necessary to turn the ignition key in the order shown ten times.
2. Wait 3 to 10 seconds.
3. Enter the remaining digits of the password in steps 1-4.
4. If all four digits of the password are entered successfully, start the engine within 30 seconds. After this time, it will be impossible to start the engine.
5. If the immobilizer control lamp flashes for 5 seconds, repeat the operations for emergency operation.
After switching to emergency operation, contact an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
Illuminated ignition switch (optional equipment)
Pic. 1.8. Ignition light
When the ignition key is in any position other than «ON» («On»), When the door is opened, the ignition switch light comes on. It turns off approximately 10 seconds after the door is closed or after the ignition key is turned to the «ON» («On») (pic. 1.8).
Attention! Driving with unlocked doors is dangerous. Before driving (especially if there are children in the car) make sure all doors are securely locked and cannot be accidentally opened from inside the vehicle.
Attention! With the correct use of seat belts and locked doors, passengers can not be thrown out of the car in the event of a traffic accident (accidents).
Attention! Before opening the door, make sure there is no approaching traffic.
Attention! In the event of an accident, the doors unlock automatically (optional equipment).
Attention! Until all passengers have exited the vehicle, do not lock the doors with the key or remote control. In this case, it is not possible to unlock the door with the door lock switch from inside the vehicle (optional equipment).
Attention! Do not leave children, helpless adults, or pets in a closed vehicle as this can lead to heatstroke and even death.
Locking and unlocking the front doors with the key
The door can be locked and unlocked with the key.
Pic. 1.9. Locking and unlocking the door with the key
To lock the door, turn the key towards the front of the vehicle, and to unlock it, turn the key towards the rear (pic. 1.9).
Locking the doors from outside the car
Pic. 1.10. Internal door lock button
The doors can be locked without using a key. To lock the doors from the outside of the vehicle, set the inside door lock button to the «LOCK» («blocked») so that the red mark at the end of the button is not visible, and then close the door. The doors will not lock if the key is left in the ignition and the front doors are closed. This condition is considered normal (pic. 1.10).
Note. When locking the doors, be careful not to leave the ignition key inside the car.
Note. To prevent theft, always remove the key from the ignition, roll up all windows, and lock all doors when you leave your vehicle unattended.
Locking the doors from inside the car
Pic. 1.11. Door lock interlock
To lock the doors from inside the vehicle, close the door and set the inside door lock button to the «LOCK» («blocked») (pic. 1.11).
Note. When the door is locked, instead of a red mark at the end of the button, the inscription is visible «LOCK» («blocked»).
Note. The door can be opened from the inside by pulling the handle, even when the lock button is in the «LOCK» («blocked»).
Rear door locks («protection against unwanted opening by children»)
Pic. 1.12. Rear door lock button
The car is equipped with rear door locks («protection against unwanted opening by children»). If the lock levers are in the locked position, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. It is recommended to use the rear door locks if there are small children in the back seat (pic. 1.12).
To prevent the rear doors from being opened from inside the vehicle, move the door lock lever to the position and close the door. to return to normal door lock operation, move the lock lever to the position.
To open the tailgate in position «blocked» lock lever, use the outside door handle.
Central door locking system (optional equipment)
Pic. 1.13. Central door lock button
The central locking switch is located on the armrest of the driver's and front passenger's doors and is operated by pressing it. If any of the doors is open when the switch is pressed, it will be locked after closing (pic. 1.13).
Note. When the front of the central locking switch on the armrest of the driver's or front passenger's door is pressed, all doors are locked.
Note. Pressing the back of the switch will unlock all doors.
Note. Pulling the inside door lock handle will unlock the driver's and front passenger's doors even if the doors were locked by pressing the front of the central locking switch.
Anti-theft system (optional equipment)
Pic. 1.14. Locking and unlocking with remote control
This system is designed to prevent unauthorized entry into the vehicle and has three modes of operation: «readiness», «Signaling» And «Shutdown». When the anti-theft system is activated, an audible alarm is activated (siren) and the turn signals start flashing (pic. 1.14).
Park the car and turn off the engine. Bring the system to the ready state, and as indicated below.
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Make sure the hood and tailgate are locked.
Lock the doors with the door lock transmitter.
After completing the above steps, the direction indicators will flash once, indicating that the system has been brought to a ready state.
However, if any of the doors or the hood remain open, the direction indicators will not flash. After all doors and the hood are closed, the direction indicators will flash once. The anti-theft system can be activated by closing the front or rear doors with the key. In this case, the direction indicators do not flash.
Note. If any of the doors or the hood are open, the system will not be brought to a ready state. In this case, bring the system out of ready state as follows.
Attention! Do not make the system ready until all passengers have left the vehicle.
If any of the doors or the hood are opened within 30 seconds after the anti-theft system is activated, the system will automatically turn off to prevent unnecessary activation of the audible alarm.
Alarm Status
The alarm is triggered when the vehicle is parked and the system is in the ready state in one of the following cases.
Opening the front or rear door without using the transmitter.
The back door opens without using the transmitter.
The hood opens.
In these cases, an audible alarm will sound (siren) and direction indicators flash for 27 s. To turn off the system, unlock the side doors or rear door using the transmitter.
Attention! Do not attempt to start the engine when the anti-theft system is on alert.
Shutdown state
The system is disabled when the driver's or passenger's door is unlocked by pressing the button («Unlock») on the transmitter (pic. 1.15).
Pic. 1.15. Buttons for locking and unlocking the remote control
After that, the direction indicators will flash twice, indicating that the system is disabled.
Note. If one of the doors or the hood is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will restart.
Attention! The system can only be disabled using the transmitter. If the transmitter does not work when the anti-theft system is in the ready state, the following measures must be taken:
- open the door with the key. In this case, an audible alarm will sound (siren);
- insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the position «ON» («On».);
- wait 30 s.
After that, the system will be turned off.
Door lock remote control system (optional equipment)
Door locking:
1. Close all doors.
2. Press the button («block») on the transmitter.
3. The direction indicators will flash once to indicate that the doors are locked.
Unlocking the doors:
1. Press the button («Unlocked») on the transmitter.
2. The direction indicators will flash twice to indicate that all doors are unlocked.
Battery replacement
When the transmitter's battery starts to run low, it may take several button presses to open or close the doors and the indicator will not light. In this case, replace the battery as soon as possible.
Pic. 1.16. Battery replacement
To replace the battery, use a coin to open the transmitter housing as shown in the figure (pic. 1.16).
Remove the old battery from the case, noting the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is correct (side «+» should look down) and install it.
Note. The transmitter will not work in the following cases:
- the key is in the ignition;
- the distance from the transmitter to the car is more than 10 m;
- the battery in the transmitter is discharged;
- other cars or any objects block the signal;
- too low ambient temperature;
- The transmitter is located near radio stations, an airport, or other objects that generate high frequency radiation that may interfere with its normal operation.
If the transmitter does not work, open and close the door with the key. To troubleshoot the transmitter, contact an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Do not allow water to enter the transmitter housing. If the transmitter fails due to the ingress of water or any liquids, the warranty for the repair or replacement of the transmitter is not valid.
Backdoor
The rear door is lifted manually by pulling the outer door handle towards you.
Attention! The tailgate must always be fully closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior, which can lead to poisoning or death of passengers.
To close the rear door, lower it and press it until it is completely closed. to make sure the tailgate is fully closed, try to open it without using the outside handle.
Luggage net
The luggage compartment net is used to secure cargo in the luggage compartment.
Pic. 1.17. Eyelets for attaching the luggage compartment net
Use the luggage compartment mesh by attaching it to the four eyelets as shown in Figure 1.17.
Attention! Be careful when transporting fragile and bulky items in the luggage compartment.
Attention! Avoid damaging the eyelets. Do not overstretch the luggage compartment net. Do not use mesh that shows visible signs of wear or damage.
Luggage protection shelf (optional equipment)
Pic. 1.18. Luggage protection shelf
To use the protective shelf of the luggage compartment, pull it out of the cassette and fix the latch in the lock, as shown in Figure 1.18.
Precautions when using the luggage compartment safety net
Do not place luggage on the protective net of the luggage compartment. In the event of a traffic accident (accidents) or sudden braking, luggage may shift and cause injury to passengers and the driver.
To save fuel, do not overload your vehicle with unnecessary luggage.
Never allow passengers to be in the luggage compartment while the vehicle is in motion. The luggage compartment is used only for carrying luggage.
When loading luggage, try to place it as close as possible to the front of the luggage compartment.
Luggage compartment under the luggage compartment tray
This versatile luggage compartment is located under the luggage compartment tray.
Pic. 1.19. Luggage tray
To use it, you need to lift the luggage compartment tray by a special handle (pic. 1.19).
Roof rack (optional equipment)
Pic. 1.20. Movement of the crossbar: 1 - longitudinal mounting rack of the trunk; 2 - cross member
The car can also be equipped with a roof rack. By pulling the lock lever up, move the crossbar to the desired position and lower the lever to securely lock the crossbar (pic. 1.20).
Attention! The crossbars must be placed in such a way as to ensure a uniform load on the longitudinal mounting racks of the trunk, depending on the weight and dimensions of the luggage being transported.
Attention! If the car is equipped with a sunroof, do not place luggage in the area of the sunroof opening, so as not to damage the drive mechanism and the sunroof itself.
Attention! Be careful not to damage the roof of the vehicle when carrying cargo on the roof rack.
Attention! When transporting bulky goods on the trunk, make sure that the dimensions of the load do not exceed the dimensions of the roof of the car.
Remote opening of the fuel filler cap
Pic. 1.21. The lever of opening of a cover of a bulk mouth of a fuel tank
The fuel filler cap can be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up the cap release lever located on the driver's door (pic. 1.21).
Note. If the fuel filler cap cannot be opened due to icing, lightly tap or press on the cap to break the ice and open the cap. If necessary, use an approved de-icing spray (do not use antifreeze in the cooling system) or place the car in a heated room and wait for the ice to melt.
Pic. 1.22. Fuel filler cap
Attention! Gasoline vapors are poisonous. Always turn off the engine before refueling. When handling fuel, make sure there are no open flames nearby. If you need to replace the filler cap, install only a genuine Hyundai plug that is designed for your brand of car. Sometimes, when the plug is unscrewed at a high ambient temperature, a slight «hiss». This is normal (pic. 1.22).
When opening the fuel filler cap, turn it slowly. Fuel for internal combustion engines is a flammable/explosive substance. Therefore, when filling fuel, in order to avoid serious injury, burns, as well as to prevent fuel ignition, fire, explosion, always follow the following recommendations:
- before refueling, pay attention to the location of the emergency exit from the gas station;
- Before touching the fuel gun or fuel filler cap, make sure there is no potentially dangerous static electricity. To do this, touch with your hand to any metal part in the front of the car, away from the neck, the fuel nozzle of the filling station.
Do not return to the vehicle while refueling. Do not touch or rub any synthetic materials (polyester, nylon, etc.), capable of causing a discharge of static electricity, which can ignite fuel vapors with subsequent explosion.
When pouring fuel into the canister, make sure it is on the ground. A discharge of static electricity from a canister can ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire.
The canister must be «grounded» until the end of fuel filling. Use only a canister designed for transporting and storing fuel.
Always turn off the engine when refueling. Sparks from engine electrical equipment can ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire. Always make sure the engine is off before refueling. When refueling is complete, check that the fuel filler cap and hatch are tightly closed before starting the engine.
Do not light anything near a gas station. Do not use matches or a lighter and do not smoke in the vehicle while refueling. It is strictly forbidden to smoke at the petrol station. Fuel is highly flammable.
If a fire breaks out while refueling, get out of the vehicle immediately, move as far away from the vehicle as possible and report the fire to the petrol station staff or call the emergency services.
Manual release of the fuel filler cap
Pic. 1.23. Manual release of the fuel filler cap
If you cannot open the lid remotely using the button, use the manual release handle located in the luggage compartment. to open the cover, open the plastic panel, pull the handle, as shown in Figure 1.23.
Hood opening
Pic. 1.24. Hood lock handle
To open the hood, pull the hood latch handle towards you (pic. 1.24).
Pic. 1.25. Safety lever
Press the safety lever (pic. 1.25).
Open the hood.
Pic. 1.26. Closing the hood
When closing the hood, slowly lower the hood and make sure that the lock is securely closed (pic. 1.26).
Attention! Always make sure the hood is securely closed before driving. If the hood is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving, resulting in a complete loss of visibility and, in turn, may lead to an accident (accident).
Attention! Do not drive the vehicle while the hood is open, as this will obstruct visibility and the hood may fall and be damaged.