Hyundai Santa Fe (2019 year). Instruction - part 21
N (Neutral)
D (Drive)
Sports mode
The wheels and transmission are not
This is the normal driving position.
engaged.
The transmission will automatically
shift through a 6-gear sequence, pro-
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart
viding the best fuel economy and
a stalled engine, or if it is necessary
power.
to stop with the engine ON. Shift into
P (Park) if you need to leave your
For extra power when passing anoth-
vehicle for any reason.
er vehicle or driving uphill, depress
+ (UP)
the accelerator fully. The transmis-
Always depress the brake pedal
when you are shifting from N
sion will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear
(or gears, as
(Neutral) to another gear.
appropriate).
- (DOWN)
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on
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WARNING
the shift lever console, allows the driv-
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Whether the vehicle is stationary or
er to switch from NORMAL mode to
Do not shift into gear unless
in motion, sports mode is selected by
SPORT or ECO mode (if equipped).
your foot is firmly on the brake
pushing the shift lever from the D
pedal. Shifting into gear when
(Drive) position into the manual gate.
the engine is running at high
For more information, refer to
To return to D (Drive) range opera-
"Drive Mode Integrated Control
speed can cause the vehicle to
tion, push the shift lever back into the
System" later in this chapter.
move very rapidly. You could
main gate.
lose control of the vehicle and
hit people or objects.
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Driving your vehicle
In Sports Mode, moving the shift
•
If the driver presses the lever to
Shift-lock system
lever backwards and forwards will
+ (Up) or - (Down) position, the
For your safety, the automatic trans-
allow you to select the desired range
transmission may not make the
mission has a shift-lock system
of gears for the current driving condi-
requested gear change if the next
which prevents shifting the transmis-
tions.
gear is outside of the allowable
sion from P (Park) into R (Reverse)
engine rpm range. The driver must
+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
execute upshifts in accordance with
to shift up one gear.
To shift the transmission from P
road conditions, taking care to keep
- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards
(Park) into R (Reverse):
the engine rpms below the red zone.
once to shift down one
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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When driving on a slippery road,
gear.
push the shift lever forward into the
2. Start the engine or place the igni-
+ (Up) position. This causes the
tion switch in the ON position.
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transmission to shift into the
2nd
3. Move the shift lever.
• Only the 6 forward gears can be
gear which is better for smooth driv-
selected. To reverse or park the
ing on a slippery road. Push the shift
vehicle, move the shift lever to the R
lever to the - (Down) side to shift
Shift-lock release
(Reverse) or P (Park) position as
back to the 1st gear.
If the shift lever cannot be moved
required.
from the P (Park) position into R
(Reverse) position with the brake
• Downshifts are made automatically
pedal depressed, continue depress-
when the vehicle slows down. When
ing the brake, and then do the follow-
the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automat-
ing:
ically selected.
• When the engine rpm approaches
the red zone the transmission will
upshift automatically.
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If you need to use the shift-lock
Ignition key interlock system
release, we recommend that the sys-
(if equipped)
tem be inspected by a HYUNDAI
The ignition key cannot be removed
authorised repairer immediately.
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
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1. Place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
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2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov-
ering the shift-lock access hole.
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw-
driver) into the access hole and
press down on the tool.
5. Move the shift lever whilst holding
down the screwdriver.
6. Remove the tool from the shiftlock
release access hole then install
the cap.
7. Depress the brake pedal, and then
restart the engine.
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Driving your vehicle
Parking
Good driving practices
•
Always apply the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle. Do not
Always come to a complete stop and
•
Never move the shift lever from P
depend on placing the transmis-
continue to depress the brake pedal.
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position with the accelerator pedal
from moving.
position, apply the parking brake,
depressed.
•
Exercise extreme caution when
and place the ignition switch in the
•
Never move the shift lever into P
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key
driving on a slippery surface. Be
(Park) when the vehicle is in
especially careful when braking,
with you when exiting the vehicle.
motion.
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
Be sure the vehicle is completely
slippery surface, an abrupt change
WARNING
stopped before you attempt to shift
in vehicle speed can cause the
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
drive wheels to lose traction and
When you stay in the vehicle
•
Do not move the shift lever to N
may cause loss of vehicle control
with the engine running, be
(Neutral) when driving. Doing so
resulting in an accident
careful not to depress the accel-
may result in an accident because
•
Optimum vehicle performance and
erator pedal for a long period of
of a loss of engine braking and the
economy is obtained by smoothly
time. The engine or exhaust
transmission could be damaged.
depressing and releasing the
system may overheat and start
•
Do not drive with your foot resting
accelerator.
a fire.
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
The exhaust gas and the
consistent pedal pressure can
exhaust system are very hot.
result in the brakes overheating,
Keep away from the exhaust
brake wear and possibly even
system components.
brake failure.
Do not stop or park over flam-
•
When driving in sports mode, slow
mable materials, such as dry
down before shifting to a lower
grass, paper or leaves. They
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear
may ignite and cause a fire.
may not be engaged if the engine
rpms are outside of the allowable
range.
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Paddle shifter (if equipped)
WARNING
•
In the event your vehicle
leaves the roadway, do not
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
steer sharply. Instead, slow
INJURY or DEATH:
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
•
ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.
In a collision, an unbelted
•
HYUNDAI recommends you
occupant is significantly more
follow all posted speed limits.
likely to be seriously injured
or killed than a properly belt-
ed occupant.
•
Avoid high speeds when cor-
nering or turning.
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Do not make quick steering
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wheel movements, such as
The paddle shifter is available when
sharp lane changes or fast,
the shift lever is in the D (Drive) posi-
sharp turns.
tion or the sport mode.
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control
of your vehicle at highway
speeds.
•
Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off
the roadway and the driver
over steers to reenter the
roadway.
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Driving your vehicle
With the shift lever in the D posi-
With the shift lever in the sports
tion
mode
The paddle shifter will operate when
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
the vehicle speed is more than 6
to shift up or down one gear.
mph (10 km/h).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
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to shift up or down one gear and the
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are
system changes from automatic
pulled at the same time, gear shift may
mode to sport mode.
not occur.
When the vehicle speed is lower
than 6 mph (10 km/h), if you depress
the accelerator pedal for more than 5
seconds or if you move the shift lever
from D (Drive) to sport mode and
move it from sport mode to D (Drive)
again, the system changes from
sport mode to automatic mode.
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BRAKING SYSTEM
Power brakes
WARNING
•
Wet brakes may impair the
Your vehicle has power-assisted
vehicle's ability to safely slow
brakes that adjust automatically
Take the following precautions:
down; the vehicle may also
through normal usage.
pull to one side when the
•
Do not drive with your foot
If the engine is not running or is
brakes are applied. Applying
resting on the brake pedal.
turned off whilst driving, the power
the brakes lightly will indicate
This will create abnormal high
assist for the brakes will not work.
whether they have been
brake temperatures, exces-
You can still stop your vehicle by
affected in this way. Always
sive brake lining and pad
applying greater force to the brake
test your brakes in this fash-
wear, and increased stopping
pedal than typical. The stopping dis-
ion after driving through deep
distances.
tance, however, will be longer than
water. To dry the brakes, light-
• When descending a long or
with power brakes.
ly tap the brake pedal to heat
steep hill, shift to a lower gear
up the brakes whilst maintain-
When the engine is not running, the
and avoid continuous applica-
ing a safe forward speed until
reserve brake power is partially
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tion of the brakes. Applying
brake performance returns to
depleted each time the brake pedal
the brakes continuously will
normal. Avoid driving at high
is applied. Do not pump the brake
cause the brakes to overheat
speeds until the brakes func-
pedal when the power assist has
and could result in a tempo-
tion correctly.
been interrupted.
rary loss of braking perform-
Pump the brake pedal only when
ance.
necessary to maintain steering con-
trol on slippery surfaces.
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Driving your vehicle
Disc brakes wear indicator
Parking brake
When your brake pads are worn and
new pads are required, you will hear
a high pitched warning sound from
your front or rear brakes. You may
hear this sound come and go or it
may occur whenever you depress
the brake pedal.
Note that some driving conditions or
climates may cause a brake squeal
when you first apply (or lightly apply)
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the brakes. This is normal and does
not indicate a problem with your
Foot type
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brakes.
To engage the parking brake, first
Hand type
apply the foot brake and then
NOTICE
Always set the parking brake before
depress the parking brake pedal
leaving the vehicle, to apply:
down as far as possible.
To avoid costly brake repairs, do
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
not continue to drive with worn
brake pads.
Pull up the parking brake lever as far
WARNING
as possible.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
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INJURY or DEATH, do not oper-
Always replace brake pads as com-
ate the parking brake whilst the
plete front or rear axle sets.
vehicle is moving except in an
emergency situation. It could
damage the brake system and
lead to an accident.
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WARNING
•
Whenever leaving the vehicle
or parking, always come to a
complete stop and continue
to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever into the
1st gear (for manual transmis-
sion vehicle) or P (Park, for
automatic transmission vehi-
cle) position, then apply the
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parking brake, and place the
Hand type
Foot type
ignition
switch in the
To release:
To release:
LOCK/OFF position.
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Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Vehicles with the parking
brake not fully engaged are at
Slightly pull up the parking brake
Depress the parking brake pedal
risk of moving inadvertently
lever.
down and it will release automatical-
and causing injury to yourself
ly.
Whilst pressing the release button
or others.
(1), lower the parking brake (2).
If the parking brake does not release
•
When parking on an incline,
or does not release all the way, we
block the wheels to prevent
recommend that the system be
the vehicle from rolling down.
checked by a HYUNDAI authorised
repairer.
•
NEVER allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the parking brake. If the
parking brake is released
unintentionally, serious injury
may occur.
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Driving your vehicle
Check the Parking
Electronic Parking Brake
• Only release the parking
Brake Warning Light
(EPB) (if equipped)
brake when you are seated
by placing the ignition
inside the vehicle with your
Applying the parking brake
switch to the ON posi-
foot firmly on the brake pedal.
tion
(do not start the
engine).
NOTICE
This light will be illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the igni-
•
Do not apply the accelerator
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
pedal whilst the parking brake is
tion.
engaged. If you depress the
accelerator pedal with the park-
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is released and the Brake
ing brake engaged, a warning
will sound. Damage to the park-
Warning Light is OFF.
ing brake may occur.
If the Parking Brake Warning Light
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Driving with the parking brake on
remains on after the parking brake is
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can overheat the braking system
released whilst the engine is run-
and cause premature wear or
ning, there may be a malfunction in
To apply the EPB (Electronic
damage to brake parts. Make sure
the brake system. Immediate atten-
Parking Brake):
the parking brake is released and
tion is necessary.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
the Brake Warning Light is off
If at all possible, cease driving the
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
before driving.
vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-
Make sure the Parking Brake Warning
sible, use extreme caution whilst
Light comes on.
operating the vehicle and only con-
tinue to drive the vehicle until you
can reach a safe location.
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Also, the EPB is applied automatical-
Releasing the parking brake
To release EPB (Electronic Parking
ly if the [AUTO HOLD] switch is on
Brake) automatically:
when the engine is turned off.
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Shift lever in P (Park)
However, if you press the EPB switch
With the engine running depress
within one second after the engine is
the brake pedal and shift out of P
turned off, the EPB will not be
(Park) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
applied.
•
Shift lever in N (Neutral)
With the engine running depress
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the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
•
Automatic transmission vehicle
INJURY or DEATH, do not oper-
ate the EPB whilst the vehicle is
1. Start the engine.
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moving except in an emergency
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
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To release the EPB (Electronic
situation. It could damage the
Parking Brake), press the EPB
3. Close the driver's door, engine
brake system and lead to an
switch in the following condition:
bonnet and tailgate.
accident.
• Place the Engine Start/Stop button
4. Depress the accelerator pedal
in the ON position.
whilst the shift lever is in R
(Rear), D (Drive) or Sports mode.
• Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake Warning
Light goes off.
Make sure the Parking Brake Warning
light goes off.
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Driving your vehicle
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Warning messages
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Brake) does not release:
• For your safety, you can engage the
We recommend that you contact a
EPB even though the Engine
HYUNDAI authorised repairer by
Stop/Start button is in the OFF posi-
loading the vehicle on a flatbed tow
tion, but you cannot release it.
truck and have the system checked.
• For your safety, depress the brake
pedal and release the parking brake
manually with the EPB switch when
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
you drive downhill or when backing
may be automatically applied
up the vehicle.
when:
• The EPB is overheated
NOTICE
• It is requested by other systems
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If the parking brake warning
• The engine is turned off with the
Release parking brake
light is still on even though the
EPB applied
• When you try to drive with the EPB
EPB has been released, we rec-
applied, a warning will sound and a
ommend that the system be
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message will appear.
checked by a HYUNDAI autho-
rised repairer.
If the driver turns the engine off
• If the driver's seat belt is unfas-
whilst Auto Hold is operating, EPB
tened and the engine bonnet or
•
Do not drive your vehicle with
will be automatically applied.
tailgate is opened, a warning will
the EPB applied. It may cause
However, if you press the EPB switch
sound and a message will appear.
excessive brake pad and brake
within one second after the engine is
rotor wear.
• When there is a problem with the
turned off, the EPB will not be
vehicle, a warning may sound and
applied.
a message may appear.
If the situation occurs, depress the
brake pedal and release EPB by
pressing the EPB switch.
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WARNING
•
Do not apply the accelerator
•
A clicking sound may be heard
•
Whenever leaving the vehicle
pedal whilst the parking brake is
whilst operating or releasing the
or parking, always come to a
engaged. If you depress the
EPB. These conditions are normal
complete stop and continue
accelerator pedal with the EPB
and indicate that the EPB is func-
to depress the brake pedal.
engaged, a warning will sound
tioning properly.
Move the shift lever into the P
and a message will appear.
•
When leaving your keys with a
(Park) position, press the EPB
Damage to the parking brake
parking attendant or assistant,
switch, and press the Engine
may occur.
make sure to inform him/her how to
Start/Stop button to the OFF
•
Driving with the parking brake
operate the EPB.
position. Take the Smart Key
on can overheat the braking sys-
with you when exiting the
tem and cause premature wear
vehicle.
or damage to brake parts. Make
sure the EPB is released and the
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Vehicles not fully engaged in
Parking Brake Warning Light is
P
(Park) with the parking
brake set are at risk for mov-
off before driving.
ing inadvertently and causing
injury to yourself or others.
•
NEVER allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the EPB switch. If the
EPB is released unintentional-
ly, serious injury may occur.
•
Only release the EPB when
you are seated inside the
vehicle with your foot firmly
on the brake pedal.
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Driving your vehicle
EPB malfunction indicator
(if equipped)
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Deactivating AUTO HOLD.
Parking brake automatically
applied
Press brake pedal
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When the conversion from Auto Hold
If the EPB is applied whilst Auto Hold
If the EPB malfunction indicator
is activated, a warning will sound and
to EPB is not working properly a
remains on, comes on whilst driving,
warning will sound and a message
a message will appear.
or does not come on when the
will appear.
Engine Start/Stop button is changed
to the ON position, this indicates that
the EPB may have malfunctioned.
If this occurs, we recommend that
the system be checked by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
The EPB malfunction indicator may
illuminate when the ESC indicator
comes on to indicate that the ESC is
not working properly, but it does not
indicate a malfunction of the EPB.
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NOTICE
Emergency braking
NOTICE
If there is a problem with the brake
•
If the EPB warning light is still
If you continuously notice a noise
pedal whilst driving, emergency
on, we recommend that the sys-
or burning smell when the EPB is
braking is possible by pulling up and
tem be checked by a HYUNDAI
used for emergency braking, we
holding the EPB switch. Braking is
authorised repairer.
recommend that the system be
possible only whilst you are holding
checked by a HYUNDAI authorised
•
If the parking brake warning
the EPB switch.
light does not illuminate or
repairer.
blinks even though the EPB
WARNING
switch was pulled up, the EPB
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
may not be applied.
Brake) does not release
Do not operate the parking
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If the parking brake warning
brake whilst the vehicle is mov-
If the EPB does not release normal-
light blinks when the EPB warn-
ing except in an emergency sit-
ly, we recommend that you contact a
ing light is on, press the switch,
uation. It could damage the
HYUNDAI authorised repairer by
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and then pull it up. Repeat this
brake system and lead to a
loading the vehicle on a flatbed tow
one more time. If the EPB warn-
severe accident.
truck and have the system checked.
ing does not go off, we recom-
mend that the system be
checked by a HYUNDAI autho-
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rised repairer.
During emergency braking, the park-
ing brake warning light will illumi-
nate to indicate that the system is
operating.
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Driving your vehicle
AUTO HOLD (if equipped)
To apply :
White
This feature keeps the brake applied
when the shift lever is in D (Drive), R
(Reverse), N
(Neutral) or Sports
Mode with the feature enabled and
when the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle.
Green
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2. When you stop the vehicle com-
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pletely by depressing the brake
1. With the driver's door, engine bon-
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator
net and tailgate closed, fasten the
changes from white to green.
driver's seat belt or depress the
3. The vehicle will remain stationary
brake pedal and then press the
even if you release the brake
[AUTO HOLD] switch. The white
pedal.
AUTO HOLD indicator will come
on and the system will be in the
4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be
standby position.
released.
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To release :
To cancel :
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If you press the accelerator pedal
with the shift lever in R (Reverse), D
To prevent, unexpected and sud-
(Drive) or sports mode, the Auto
den vehicle movement, ALWAYS
Hold will be released automatically
press your foot on the brake
and the vehicle will start to move.
pedal to cancel the Auto Hold
The indicator changes from green to
before you:
white.
Light off
- Drive downhill.
- Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).
WARNING
- Park the vehicle.
When the AUTO HOLD is auto-
matically released by depress-
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ing the accelerator pedal, always
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1. Depress the brake pedal.
take a look around your vehicle.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
Slowly depress the accelerator
pedal for a smooth start.
The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn
off.
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