Hyundai Santa Fe (2019 year). Instruction - part 20
Driving your vehicle
Key ignition switch positions
Switch
Action
Notes
Position
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, push the key in
at the ACC position and turn the key towards the LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect the vehicle from theft.
(if equipped)
Some electrical accessories are usable.
If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition
switch to the ACC position, turn the key
The steering wheel unlocks.
ACC
whilst turning the steering wheel right and
left to release.
This is the normal key position when the engine has started.
Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON
position when the engine is not running to
All features and accessories are usable.
ON
prevent the battery from discharging.
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the ignition
switch from ACC to ON.
To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START position.
The engine will crank until you release the
START
The switch returns to the ON position when you let go of the key.
key.
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Starting the engine
Starting the petrol engine
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Information
Vehicle with manual transmission:
•
Do not wait for the engine to warm
WARNING
1. Make sure the parking brake is
up whilst the vehicle remains sta-
applied.
tionary.
•
Always wear appropriate
2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-
Start driving at moderate engine
shoes when operating your
tral.
speeds.
(Steep accelerating and
vehicle. Unsuitable shoes,
3. Depress the clutch and brake ped-
decelerating should be avoided.)
such as high heels, ski boots,
als.
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may
•
Always start the vehicle with your
interfere with your ability to
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
foot on the brake pedal. Do not
use the brake, accelerator and
START position. Hold the key
depress the accelerator whilst start-
clutch pedals.
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
ing the vehicle. Do not race the
engine starts and release it.
engine whilst warming it up.
•
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
5
The vehicle can move which
Vehicle with automatic transmission:
can lead to an accident.
1. Make sure the parking brake is
•
Wait until the engine rpm is
applied.
normal. The vehicle may sud-
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P
denly move if the brake pedal
(Park).
is released when the rpm is
high.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
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Driving your vehicle
NOTICE
Starting the diesel engine
Vehicle with automatic transmission:
To start the diesel engine when the
1. Make sure the parking brake is
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-
applied.
•
Do not hold the ignition key in
ed before starting the engine and
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P
the START position for more
then have to be warmed up before
(Park).
than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10
starting to drive.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
seconds before trying again.
Vehicle with manual transmission:
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
•
Do not turn the ignition switch to
1. Make sure the parking brake is
position to pre-heat the engine.
the START position with the
applied.
The glow indicator light (
) will
engine running. It may damage
2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-
illuminate.
the starter.
tral.
5. When the glow indicator light (
)
•
If traffic and road conditions
3. Depress the clutch and brake ped-
goes out, turn the key ignition
permit, you may put the shift
als.
switch to the START position. Hold
lever in the N (Neutral) position
the key (maximum of 10 seconds)
whilst the vehicle is still moving
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
until the engine starts and release
and turn the ignition switch to
position to pre-heat the engine.
it.
the START position in an
The glow indicator light (
) will
attempt to restart the engine.
illuminate.
NOTICE
•
Do not push or tow your vehicle
5. When the glow indicator light (
)
to start the engine.
goes out, turn the key ignition
If the engine does not start within
switch to the START position. Hold
10 seconds after preheating is
the key (maximum of 10 seconds)
completed, turn the ignition
until the engine starts and release
switch once more to the LOCK
it.
position and wait for 10 seconds.
Then turn the ignition switch to
the ON position in order to pre-
heat the engine again.
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Starting and stopping the engine
NOTICE
NOTICE
for turbocharger intercooler
Do not turn off the engine immedi-
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
1. Do not race or accelerate the
ately after it has been subjected to
•
Do not hold the ignition key in
engine immediately after starting
a heavy load. Doing so may cause
the engine.
the START position for more
severe damage to the engine or
than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-
turbo charger unit.
seconds before trying again.
al seconds before sufficient lubri-
cation is ensured in the turbo
•
Do not turn the ignition switch to
charger unit.
the START position with the
engine running. It may damage
2. After high speed or extended driv-
the starter.
ing that requires heavy engine
load, idle the engine about
1
•
If traffic and road conditions
minute before turning the engine
permit, you may put the shift
off.
lever in the N (Neutral) position
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whilst the vehicle is still moving
This idle time will allow the tur-
and turn the ignition switch to
bocharger to cool prior to shutting
the START position in an
the engine off.
attempt to restart the engine.
•
Do not push or tow your vehicle
to start the engine.
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Driving your vehicle
Engine Start/Stop button
WARNING
WARNING
(if equipped)
To turn the engine off in an
•
NEVER press the Engine Start/
emergency:
Stop button whilst the vehicle
is in motion except in an emer-
Press and hold the Engine
gency. This will result in the
Start/Stop button for more than
engine turning off and loss of
two seconds OR Rapidly press
power assist for the steering
and release the Engine Start/
and brake systems. This may
Stop button three times (within
lead to loss of directional con-
three seconds).
trol and braking function,
If the vehicle is still moving, you
which could cause an accident.
can restart the engine without
•
Before leaving the driver's
depressing the brake pedal by
seat, always make sure the
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pressing the Engine Start/Stop
shift lever is in the P (Park)
button with the shift lever in the
Whenever the front door is opened,
position, set the parking
N (Neutral) position.
the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-
brake, press the Engine Start/
minate and will go off 30 seconds
Stop button to the OFF posi-
after the door is closed.
tion, and take the Smart Key
with you. Unexpected vehicle
movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
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Engine Stop/Start button positions
- Vehicle with manual transmission
Button Position
Action
Notes
To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle and
If the steering wheel is not locked properly when
then press the Engine Start/Stop button.
you open the driver's door, the warning chime will
sound.
OFF
The steering wheel locks to protect the
vehicle from theft (if equipped).
Press the Engine Start/Stop button when
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
the button is in the OFF position without
ACC position for more than one hour, the battery
depressing the clutch pedal.
power will turn off automatically to prevent the bat-
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tery from discharging.
Some electrical accessories are usable.
ACC
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly, the
The steering wheel unlocks.
Engine Start/Stop button will not work. Press the
Engine Start/Stop button whilst turning the steering
wheel right and left to release.
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Driving your vehicle
- Vehicle with manual transmission
Button Position
Action
Notes
Press the Engine Start/Stop button whilst it
Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
is in the ACC position without depressing
ON position when the engine is not running to pre-
the clutch pedal.
vent the battery from discharging.
ON
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started.
To start the engine, depress the clutch and
If you press the Engine Start/Stop button without
brake pedals and press the Engine Start/
depressing the clutch pedal, the engine does not
Stop button with the shift lever in neutral.
start and the Engine Start/Stop button changes as
START
follows:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC
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Engine Stop/Start button positions
- Vehicle with automatic transmission
Button Position
Action
Notes
To turn off the engine, press the Engine
If the steering wheel is not locked properly when
Start/Stop button with shift lever in P
you open the driver's door, the warning chime will
(Park).
sound.
When you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without the shift lever in P (Park),
OFF
the Engine Start/Stop button does not turn
to the OFF position, but turns to the ACC
position.
The steering wheel locks to protect the
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vehicle from theft (if equipped).
Press the Engine Start/Stop button when
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
the button is in the OFF position without
ACC position for more than one hour, the battery
depressing the brake pedal.
power will turn off automatically to prevent the bat-
tery from discharging.
Some electrical accessories are usable.
ACC
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock properly, the
The steering wheel unlocks.
Engine Start/Stop button will not work. Press the
Engine Start/Stop button whilst turning the steering
wheel right and left to release tension.
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Driving your vehicle
- Vehicle with automatic transmission
Button Position
Action
Notes
Press the Engine Start/Stop button whilst it
Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the
is in the ACC position without depressing
ON position when the engine is not running to pre-
the brake pedal.
vent the battery from discharging.
ON
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started.
To start the engine, depress the brake
If you press the Engine Start/Stop button without
pedal and press the Engine Start/Stop but-
depressing the brake pedal, the engine does not
ton with the shift lever in the P (Park) or in
start and the Engine Start/Stop button changes as
START
the N (Neutral) position.
follows:
For your safety, start the engine with the
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC
shift lever in the P (Park) position.
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Starting the engine
Starting the petrol engine
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Vehicle with manual transmission:
•
The engine will start by pressing the
WARNING
1. Always carry the smart key with
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
you.
the smart key is in the vehicle.
•
Always wear appropriate
•
Even if the smart key is in the vehi-
2. Make sure the parking brake is
shoes when operating your
applied.
cle, if it is far away from the driver,
vehicle. Unsuitable shoes,
the engine may not start.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in neutral.
such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may
•
When the Engine Start/Stop button
4. Depress the clutch and brake ped-
interfere with your ability to
is in the ACC or ON position, if any
als.
use the brake, accelerator and
door is open, the system checks for
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
clutch pedals.
the smart key. If the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the "
" indicator
•
Do not start the vehicle with the
will blink and the warning "Key not
Vehicle with automatic transmission:
accelerator pedal depressed.
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in vehicle" will come on, and if all
1. Always carry the smart key with
The vehicle can move which
doors are closed, the chime will also
you.
can lead to an accident.
sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the
2. Make sure the parking brake is
•
Wait until the engine rpm is
smart key in the vehicle when using
applied.
normal. The vehicle may sud-
the ACC position or if the vehicle
3. Make sure the shift lever is in P
denly move if the brake pedal
engine is ON.
is released when the rpm is
(Park).
high.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
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Driving your vehicle
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-
Starting and stopping the engine
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ton.
for turbocharger intercooler
• Do not wait for the engine to warm
6. Continue depressing the brake
1. Do not race or accelerate the
up whilst the vehicle remains sta-
pedal until the glow indicator light
engine immediately after starting
tionary.
(
) goes out.
the engine.
Start driving at moderate engine
7. When the glow indicator light (
)
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-
speeds. Steep accelerating and decel-
goes out, the engine will start.
al seconds before sufficient lubri-
erating should be avoided.
cation is ensured in the turbo
• Always start the vehicle with your
charger unit.
Vehicle with automatic transmission:
foot on the brake pedal. Do not
2. After high speed or extended driv-
depress the accelerator whilst start-
1. Always carry the smart key with
ing that requires heavy engine
ing the vehicle. Do not race the
you.
load, idle the engine about
1
engine whilst warming it up.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
minute before turning the engine
applied.
off. This idle time will allow the tur-
Starting the diesel engine
3. Make sure the shift lever is in P
bocharger to cool prior to shutting
(Park).
the engine off.
To start the diesel engine when the
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-
4. Depress the brake pedal.
ed before starting the engine and
NOTICE
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-
then have to be warmed up before
ton.
Do not turn off the engine immedi-
starting to drive.
6. Continue depressing the brake
ately after it has been subjected to
Vehicle with manual transmission:
pedal until the glow indicator light
a heavy load. Doing so may cause
1. Always carry the smart key with
(
) goes out.
severe damage to the engine or
you.
turbo charger unit.
7. When the glow indicator light (
)
2. Make sure the parking brake is
goes out, the engine will start.
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-
NOTICE
tral.
If the Engine Start/Stop button is
4. Depress the clutch and brake
pressed whilst the engine is pre-
pedal.
heating, the engine may start.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
•
If the engine stalls whilst you are
Do not press the Engine Start/
in motion, do not attempt to
Stop button for more than 10 sec-
move the shift lever to the P
onds except when the stop lamp
(Park) position.
fuse is blown.
If traffic and road conditions
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
permit, you may put the shift
you can't start the engine normal-
lever in the N (Neutral) position
ly. Replace the fuse with a new
whilst the vehicle is still moving
one. If you are not able to replace
and press the Engine Start/Stop
the fuse, you can start the engine
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button in an attempt to restart
by pressing and holding the
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the engine.
Engine Start/Stop button for
10
5
seconds with the Engine Start/
If the smart key battery is weak or the
•
Do not push or tow your vehicle
Stop button in the ACC position.
smart key does not work correctly,
to start the engine.
For your safety always depress the
you can start the engine by pressing
brake and/or clutch pedal before
the Engine Start/Stop button with the
starting the engine.
smart key in the direction of the pic-
ture above.
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Driving your vehicle
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
During cold weather, shifting may be
Before leaving the driver's seat,
difficult until the transmission lubri-
always make sure the shift lever
cant has warmed up.
is in 1st gear when the vehicle
is parked on a uphill and in R
Using the clutch
(Reverse) on a downhill, set the
parking brake, and place the
The clutch pedal should be
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF
depressed all the way to the floor
position. Unexpected vehicle
before:
movement may occur if these
- Starting the engine
precautions are not followed.
The engine will not start without
The shift lever can be moved without
depressing the clutch pedal.
pressing the button (1).
The button
(1) must be pressed
To shift to R (Reverse), make sure
- Shifting into gear, up shifting to the
whilst moving the shift lever.
the vehicle has completely stopped,
next higher gear, or down shifting
to the next lower gear.
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and then move the shift lever to neu-
tral before moving into R (Reverse).
- Stopping the engine
Manual transmission operation
Stop the vehicle safely and
The manual transmission has 6 for-
depress the brake pedal and the
ward gears. The transmission is fully
When you've come to a complete
clutch pedal. Then shift into
synchronized in all forward gears so
stop and it's hard to shift into 1st gear
N(Neutral) gear and turn off the
shifting to either a higher or a lower
or R (Reverse):
engine.
gear is easily accomplished.
1. Put the shift lever in neutral and
When releasing the clutch pedal,
release the clutch pedal.
release it slowly. The clutch pedal
2. Depress the clutch pedal, and
should always be released whilst
then shift into first or R (Reverse)
driving.
gear.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
WARNING
To prevent unnecessary wear or
To prevent damage to the engine,
damage to the clutch:
•
In case that there is not
clutch and transmission:
equipped with an ignition lock
•
Do not rest your foot on the
•
When downshifting from
5th
switch, if starting engine in
clutch pedal whilst driving.
gear to 4th gear, be careful not
below conditions, the vehicle
to inadvertently push the shift
•
Do not hold the vehicle with the
suddenly may move.
lever sideways engaging the 2nd
clutch on an incline, whilst wait-
- the
parking brake is
gear. A drastic downshift may
ing for the traffic light, etc.
released.
cause the engine speed to
•
Always depress the clutch pedal
- the shift lever is not in
increase to the point the
down fully to prevent noise or
tachometer will enter the red-
N(neutral) position.
damage.
zone.
- clutch
pedal is
not
•
Do not start with the 2nd (sec-
•
Do not downshift more than two
depressed fully.
ond) gear engaged except when
5
gears at a time or downshift the
you start on a slippery road.
gear when the engine is running
•
Do not drive with cargo loaded
Downshifting
at high speed
(5,000 RPM or
more than required loading
higher). Such a downshifting
Downshift when you must slow down
capacity.
may damage the engine, clutch
in heavy traffic or drive up a steep
•
Make sure to depress the clutch
and the transmission.
hill, to prevent engine load.
pedal until the engine starts
Also, downshifting reduces the
completely. If you release the
chance of stalling and helps to accel-
clutch pedal before the engine
erate when you need to increase
starts completely, the engine
your speed again.
may stop.
When the vehicle is going downhill,
downshifting helps maintain safe
speed by providing brake power from
the engine and results in less wear
on the brakes.
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Driving your vehicle
Good driving practices
On a slippery surface, an abrupt
•
Do not make quick steering
change in vehicle speed can cause
•
Never take the vehicle out of gear
wheel movements, such as
the drive wheels to lose traction
and coast down a hill. This is
sharp lane changes or fast,
and may cause loss of vehicle con-
extremely dangerous.
sharp turns.
trol resulting in an accident.
•
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
cause the brakes and related parts
increased if you lose control
WARNING
to overheat and malfunction.
of your vehicle at highway
When you are driving down a long
speeds.
Do not use aggressive engine
hill, slow down and shift to a lower
•
Loss of control often occurs if
braking (shifting from a higher
gear. Engine braking will help slow
two or more wheels drop off
gear to a lower gear) on slip-
down the vehicle.
the roadway and the driver
pery roads. This could cause
•
Slow down before shifting to a
the tyres to slip and may result
over steers to reenter the
lower gear. This will help avoid
in an accident.
roadway.
over-revving the engine, which can
•
In the event your vehicle
cause damage.
leaves the roadway, do not
•
Slow down when you encounter
WARNING
steer sharply. Instead, slow
cross winds. This gives you much
down before pulling back into
better control of your vehicle.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
the travel lanes.
•
Be sure the vehicle is completely
INJURY or DEATH:
•
HYUNDAI recommends you
stopped before you shift into R
• ALWAYS wear your seat belt.
follow all posted speed limits.
(Reverse) to prevent damage to
In a collision, an unbelted
the transmission.
occupant is significantly more
likely to be seriously injured
•
Exercise extreme caution when
or killed than a properly belt-
driving on a slippery surface. Be
ed occupant.
especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears.
• Avoid high speeds when cor-
nering or turning.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
Automatic transmission opera-
tion
Shift lever
The automatic transmission has six
forward speeds
(eight forward
Shift
speeds, if equipped) and one reverse
button
speed.
The individual speeds are selected
automatically in the D (Drive) posi-
tion.
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
Sports mode
position.
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Depress the brake pedal and press the shift button whilst moving the shift lever.
Press the shift button whilst moving the shift lever.
The shift lever can freely operate.
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Driving your vehicle
P (Park)
R (Reverse)
WARNING
Always come to a complete stop
Use this position to drive the vehicle
before shifting into P (Park).
backward.
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
To shift from P
(Park), you must
depress firmly on the brake pedal
NOTICE
•
ALWAYS check the surround-
and make sure your foot is off the
ing areas near your vehicle for
Always come to a complete stop
accelerator pedal.
people, especially children,
before shifting into or out of R
before shifting a vehicle into
If you have done all of the above
(Reverse); you may damage the
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
and still cannot shift the lever out of
transmission if you shift into R
P (Park), see "Shift-Lock Release"
•
Before leaving the driver’s
(Reverse) whilst the vehicle is in
in this chapter.
seat, always make sure the
motion.
shift lever is in the P (Park)
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
position, then set the parking
before turning the engine off.
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
WARNING
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur
•
Shifting into P
(Park) whilst
if these precautions are not
the vehicle is in motion may
followed.
cause you to lose control of
•
Do not use the engine brake
the vehicle.
(shifting from a high gear to
•
After the vehicle has stopped,
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
always make sure the shift
pery roads. The vehicle may
lever is in P (Park), apply the
slip causing an accident.
parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
•
Do not use the P (Park) posi-
tion in place of the parking
brake.
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