Hyundai Santa Fe (2023 year). Manual in english

Smart liftgate (if equipped)

Information

The smart liftgate will NOT operate when:

ś A door is not locked or closed.

ś The smart key is detected within

15 seconds from when the doors were

closed and locked.

ś The smart key is detected within

15 seconds after the doors are closed

and locked, and within 60 in. (1.5

m) from the front door handles. (for

vehicles equipped with Welcome Light).

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ś The smart key is in the vehicle.

On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,

the liftgate can be opened with hands-

1. Settings

free activation using the smart liftgate

To activate the Smart Liftgate, go to

system.

User Settings Mode and select Smart

Liftgate on the LCD display.

Using smart liftgate

2. Detect and Alert

The hands-free smart liftgate system

can be opened automatically when the

The smart liftgate detecting area

extends approximately 20~40 in.

following conditions are met:

(50~100 cm) behind the vehicle. If you

ś The smart liftgate option is enabled in

are positioned in the detecting area

the Settings menu in the infotainment

and are carrying the smart key, the

system screen.

hazard warning lights will blink and

ś The smart liftgate is activated and

the chime will sound to alert you that

ready 15 seconds after all the doors

the smart liftgate will open.

are closed and locked.

ś The smart liftgate will open when

the smart key is detected in the area

behind the vehicle for 3 seconds.

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If you press any button on the smart key

Information

during the Detect and Alert stage, the

Do not approach the detecting area if you

smart liftgate will be deactivated.

do not want the liftgate to open. If you

Make sure to be aware of how to

have unintentionally entered the detecting

deactivate the smart liftgate for

area and the hazard warning lights and

emergency situations.

chime starts to operate, move away from

If you press the door unlock button

the area behind the vehicle with the smart

key. The liftgate will remain closed.

(2), the smart liftgate will be

deactivated temporarily. But, if you do

not open any door for 30 seconds, the

3. Automatic opening

smart liftgate will be activated again.

After the hazard warning lights blink

If you press the liftgate open button

and the chime sounds 6 times, the

(3) for more than 1 second, the liftgate

smart liftgate will open.

opens.

Deactivating smart liftgate

The smart liftgate will still be activated

if you press the door lock button (1) or

Type A

Type B

liftgate open/close button (3) on the

smart key as long as the smart liftgate

is not already in the Detect and Alert

stage.

In case you have deactivated the

smart liftgate by pressing the smart

key button and opened a door, the

smart liftgate can be activated again

by closing and locking all doors.

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1. Door lock

2. Door unlock

3. Liftgate open (Liftgate)

Liftgate open / close (Power liftgate)

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Detecting area

Fuel filler door

Opening the fuel filler door

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The smart liftgate detecting area

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extends approximately 20~40 in.

1. Turn the engine off.

(50~100 cm) behind the vehicle. If

2. Ensure Driver’s door is unlocked.

you are positioned in the detecting

area and are carrying the smart key,

3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel

the hazard warning lights will blink

filler door.

and the chime will sound for about 3

seconds to alert you that the liftgate

will open.

The alert stops once the smart key is

moved outside of the detecting area

within the 3 second period.

Information

Smart liftgate may not operate

properly if any of the following occur:

- The smart key is close to a radio

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transmitter such as a radio station or

4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to

an airport which can interfere with

access the fuel tank cap.

normal operation of the transmitter.

5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn

- The smart key is near a mobile two

it counterclockwise. You may hear a

way radio system or a mobile phone.

hissing noise as the pressure inside

- Another vehicle’s smart key is being

the tank equalizes.

operated close to your vehicle.

6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.

Smart liftgate detecting area may

change when:

- The vehicle is parked on an incline

or slope.

- One side of the vehicle is raised or

lowered relative to the opposite side.

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Convenience features

Closing the fuel filler door

Information

1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it

The fuel filler door will unlock when

clockwise until it “clicks” one time.

Driver’s door is unlocked.

2. Close the fuel filler door until it is

To unlock fuel filler door:

latched securely.

ś Press the unlock button on your smart

key

ś Press the Central Door unlock button

Information

on armrest trim of driver’s door

Make the vehicle door to LOCK position

and the fuel filler door completely closed

The fuel filler door will lock when Driver’s

in order to lock the fuel filler door.

door is locked.

If the fuel filler door is not completely

To lock fuel filler door:

closed, the fuel filler door will not be

locked.

ś Press the lock button on your smart key

ś Press the Central Door lock button on

armrest trim of driver’s door

CAUTION

Ã All doors will automatically lock after

Keep the door into LOCK position

the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph. Fuel

when the vehicle is being washed

filler door is also locked when vehicle

(for example, high pressure washer,

speed exceeds 9 mph.

automatic car washer, etc.)

Information

WARNING

If the fuel filler door does not open

Automotive fuel is highly flammable

because ice has formed around it, tap

and explosive. Failure to follow these

lightly or push on the door to break the

guidelines may result in SERIOUS

ice and release the door. Do not pry on the

INJURY or DEATH:

door. If necessary, spray around the door

ś Read and follow all warnings posted

with an approved deicer fluid (do not use

at the gas station.

radiator antifreeze) or move the vehicle to

ś Before refueling, note the location

a warm place and allow the ice to melt.

of the Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, if

available, at the gas station.

ś Before touching the fuel nozzle, you

should eliminate the potential build-

up of static electricity by touching

a metal part of the vehicle, a safe

distance away from the fuel filler

neck, nozzle, or other gas source,

with your bare hand.

ś Do not use mobile phones while

refueling. Electric current and/or

electronic interference from cellular

phones can potentially ignite fuel

vapors and cause a fire.

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Do not get back into a vehicle

ś Do not over-fill or top-off your

once you have begun refueling.

vehicle tank, which can cause fuel

You can generate a buildup of

spillage.

static electricity by touching,

ś If a fire breaks out during refueling,

rubbing or sliding against any item

leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and

or fabric capable of producing

immediately contact the manager

static electricity. Static electricity

of the gas station and then contact

discharge can ignite fuel vapors

the local fire department. Follow any

causing a fire. If you must re-enter

safety instructions they provide.

the vehicle, you should once again

ś If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can

eliminate potentially dangerous

cover your clothes or skin and thus

static electricity discharge by

subject you to the risk of fire and

touching a metal part of the vehicle,

burns. Always remove the fuel cap

away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle

carefully and slowly. If the cap is

or other fuel source, with your bare

venting fuel or if you hear a hissing

hand.

sound, wait until the condition stops

When using an approved portable

before completely removing the cap.

fuel container, be sure to place the

ś Always check that the fuel cap is

container on the ground prior to

installed securely to prevent fuel

refueling. Static electricity discharge

spillage in the event of an accident.

from the container can ignite fuel

vapors causing a fire.

Once refueling has begun, contact

Information

between your bare hand and the

Make sure to refuel your vehicle according

vehicle should be maintained until

to the “Fuel Requirements” section in

the filling is complete.

suggested in chapter 1.

Use only approved portable plastic

fuel containers designed to carry and

NOTICE

store fuel.

ś Do not spill fuel on the exterior

When refueling, always shift the

surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of

gear to the P (Park) position, set

fuel spilled on painted surfaces may

the parking brake, and press the

damage the paint.

Engine Start/Stop button to the

OFF position. Sparks produced by

ś If the fuel filler cap requires

electrical components related to the

replacement, use only a genuine

engine can ignite fuel vapors causing

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a fire.

specified for your vehicle. An

Do not use matches or a lighter and

incorrect fuel filler cap can result

in a serious malfunction of the fuel

do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette

in your vehicle while at a gas station,

system or emission control system.

especially during refueling.

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Head-up display information

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The Head-Up Display is an optional

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feature that allows the driver to view

1. Turn by Turn (TBT) navigation

information projected onto a transparent

screen while still keeping your eyes

2. Traffic

safely on the road ahead while driving.

3. Speedometer

4. SCC set speed

Head-up display settings

5. SCC Vehicle distance

6. Highway Driving Assist

7. Lane Following Assist

8. Lane Safety

9. Blind-Spot Safety

10. Highway Auto Speed Change

Information

If you select Turn By Turn (TBT)

navigation information as Head-Up

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Display contents, the Turn By Turn

Head-up display can be enabled from

(TBT) navigation information will not be

the Settings menu in the User Settings

displayed in the instrument cluster LCD

mode on the instrument cluster LCD

display.

display. Select:

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Head-Up Display

After turning on the head-up

display, you can change the settings

of ‘Display Height’ and ‘Content

Selection’ of the Head-Up Display.

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Precautions while using the

ś For your safety, make sure to stop the

vehicle before adjusting the settings.

head-up display

ś Do not tint the front windshield glass

It may sometimes be difficult to read

or add other types of metallic coating.

information on the Head-Up Display in

Otherwise, the Head-Up Display

the following situations.

image may be invisible.

- The driver is improperly positioned

ś Do not place any accessories on the

in the driver’s seat

crash pad or attach any objects on the

- The driver wears polarizing-filter

windshield glass.

sunglasses

ś When replacing the front windshield

- An object is located above the

glass, replace it with a windshield

head-up display cover

glass designed for Head-Up Display

- The vehicle is driven on a wet road

operation. Otherwise, duplicated

- Any improper lighting accessory is

images may be displayed on the

windshield glass.

installed inside the vehicle, or there

is incoming light from outside of the

vehicle

WARNING

- The driver wears glasses

Blind-Spot Collision Warning

- The driver wears contact lenses

warnings on the Head-Up Display are

When it is difficult to read the Head-

supplemental. Do not solely depend on

Up Display information, adjust the

them to change lanes. Always take a

image height or brightness level from

look around before changing lanes.

the Settings menu in the infotainment

system screen.

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Convenience features

LIGHTING

Exterior lights

Lighting control

To operate the lights, turn the knob at

the end of the control lever to one of the

following positions:

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AUTO headlight

The position lamp and headlight will

be turned ON or OFF automatically

depending on the amount of daylight as

measured by the ambient light sensor (1)

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at the upper end of the windshield glass.

1. OFF

Even with the AUTO headlight feature

2. AUTO headlight

in operation, it is recommended to

3. Position lamp

manually turn ON the headlights when

4. Headlight

driving at night or in a fog, driving in the

rain, or when you enter dark areas, such

as tunnels and parking facilities.

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can

make it easier for others to see the front

NOTICE

of your vehicle during the day, especially

ś Do not cover or spill anything on the

after dawn and before sunset.

sensor (1) located at the upper end of

the windshield glass.

The DRL system will turn the dedicated

ś Do not clean the sensor using

lamp OFF when :

a window cleaner, the cleanser

ś The headlights are ON.

may leave a light film which could

ś The parking brake is applied.

interfere with sensor operation.

ś The vehicle is turned off.

ś If your vehicle has window tint or

other types of metallic coating on the

front windshield, the AUTO headlight

system may not work properly.

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High beam operation

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Position lamp (

)

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The position lamp, license plate lamp

To turn on the high beam headlight, push

and instrument panel lamp are turned

the lever away from you. The lever will

ON.

return to its original position.

The high beam indicator will light when

the headlight high beams are switched

on.

To turn off the high beam headlight, pull

the lever towards you. The low beams

will turn on.

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Headlight (

)

The headlight, position lamp, license

plate lamp and instrument panel lamp

are turned ON.

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Information

To flash the high beam headlight, pull the

The ignition switch must be in the ON

lever towards you, then release the lever.

position to turn on the headlight.

The high beams will remain ON as long

as you hold the lever towards you.

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Turn signals and lane change signals

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent

the battery from being discharged.

The system automatically turns off the

position lamp when the driver turns the

vehicle off and opens the driver-side

door.

With this feature, the position lamps will

turn off automatically if the driver parks

on the side of road at night.

However, the position lamps stay ON

even when the driver-side door is opened

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if the headlight switch is turned to the

To signal a turn, push down on the lever

position lamp or AUTO (if equipped)

for a left turn or up for a right turn in

position after the engine is turned off.

position (A).

If necessary, to keep the lamps on

If an indicator stays on and does not flash

turn the position lamps OFF and ON

or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn

again using the headlight switch on

signal bulbs may be burned out and will

the steering column after the engine is

require replacement.

turned off.

One touch turn signal

To use One Touch Turn Signal push the

turn signal lever up or down to position

(B) and then release it.

The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or

7 times.

You can enable the One Touch Turn

Signal function or choose the number

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instrument panel LCD cluster.

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Headlight delay function

Traffic change (if equipped)

(if equipped)

The low beam light distribution is

If you place the ignition switch to the

asymmetric. If you go abroad to a

ACC position or the OFF position with

country with opposite traffic direction,

the headlights ON, the headlights (and/

this asymmetric part will dazzle

or position lamps) remain on for about

oncoming car driver.

5 minutes. However, if the driver’s door

To prevent dazzle, ECE regulation

is opened and closed, the headlights

demand several technical solutions (ex.

are turned off after 15 seconds. Also,

automatic change system, adhesive

with the vehicle off if the driver’s door is

sheet, down aiming). These headlights

opened and closed, the headlights (and/

are designed not to dazzle opposite

or position lamps) are turned off after 15

drivers.

seconds.

You can activate or deactivate the Traffic

The headlights (and/or position lamps)

Change feature from the User Settings

can be turned off by pressing the lock

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button on the remote key or smart key

Travel Mode’.

twice or turning the headlight switch to

For more details, refer to “LCD Display”

the OFF or AUTO position.

In chapter 4.

You can enable the headlight delay

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NOTICE

If the driver exits the vehicle through

another door besides the driver

door, the battery saver function

does not operate and the headlight

delay function does not turn OFF

automatically.

This may cause the battery to

discharge. To avoid battery discharge,

turn OFF the headlights manually from

the headlight switch before exiting the

vehicle.

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NOTICE

Always keep the front view camera in

good condition to maintain optimal

performance of High Beam Assist.

For more details on the precautions

of the front view camera, refer to

“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

(FCA)” section in chapter 7.

High Beam Assist Settings

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High Beam Assist will automatically

Beam Assist (or HBA (High Beam Assist))’

adjust the headlight range (switches

from the Settings menu to turn on High

between high beam and low beam)

Beam Assist and deselect to turn off the

depending on the brightness of detected

system.

vehicles and certain road conditions.

WARNING

Detecting sensor (Front view

camera)

For your safety, change the Settings

after parking the vehicle at a safe

location.

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[1] : Front view camera

The front view camera is used as a

detecting sensor to detect ambient light

and brightness while driving.

Refer to the picture above for the

detailed location of the detecting sensor.

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High Beam Assist Operation

ś When High Beam Assist is operating,

high beam switches to low beam if

Display and control

any of the following conditions occur:

After selecting ‘High Beam Assist’

- When the headlight of an oncoming

in the Settings menu, High Beam

vehicle is detected.

Assist will operate by following the

procedure below.

- When the tail lamp of a vehicle in

front is detected.

- Place the headlight switch in

the AUTO position and push

- When the headlight or tail lamp of a

the headlight lever towards the

motorcycle or a bicycle is detected.

instrument cluster. The High Beam

- When the surrounding ambient light

Assist (

) indicator light will

is bright enough that high beams

illuminate on the cluster and the

are not required.

system will be enabled.

- When streetlights or other lights are

- When the system is enabled, high

detected.

beam will turn on when vehicle

speed is above 25mph (40km/h).

High Beam Assist Malfunction

When vehicle speed is below 15mph

and Limitations

(25km/h), high beam will not turn

High Beam Assist Malfunction

on.

- The High Beam (

) indicator light

Type A

Type B

will illuminate on the cluster when

high beam is on.

When High Beam Assist is operating,

if the headlight lever or switch is used,

the system operates as follow:

- If the headlight lever is pulled

towards you when the high beam

is off, the high beam will turn on

without High Beam Assist canceled.

When you let go of the headlight

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lever, the lever will move to the

When High Beam Assist is not working

middle and the high beam will turn

properly, the ‘Check High Beam Assist

off.

(HBA) system’ or ‘Check HBA (High

- If the headlight lever is pulled

Beam Assist system’ warning message

towards you when the high beam is

will appear and warning light will

on by High Beam Assist, low beam

illuminate on the cluster. Have the

will be on and the system will turn

system be inspected by an authorized

off.

HYUNDAI dealer.

- If the headlight switch is placed

from AUTO to another position

(headlight/position/off), High

Beam Assist will turn off and the

corresponding lamp will turn on.

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Limitations of High Beam Assist

WARNING

High Beam Assist may not work properly

At times, High Beam Assist may not

in the following situations:

work properly. It is the responsibility

Light from a vehicle is not detected

of the driver for safe driving

because of lamp damage, or because

practices and always check the road

it is hidden from sight, etc.

conditions for your safety.

Headlight of a vehicle is covered with

When High Beam Assist does not

dust, snow or water.

operate normally, change the

A vehicle’s headlights are off but the

headlight position manually between

fog lamps are on and etc.

high beam and low beam.

There is a lamp that has a similar

shape as a vehicle’s lamp.

Headlights have been damaged or not

repaired properly.

Headlights are not aimed properly.

Driving on a narrow curved road,

rough road, uphill or downhill.

Vehicle in front is partially visible on a

crossroad or curved road.

There is a traffic light, reflecting sign,

flashing sign or mirror ahead.

There is a temporary reflector or flash

ahead (construction area).

The road conditions are bad such as

being wet, iced or covered with snow.

A vehicle suddenly appears from a

curve.

The vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or

is being towed.

Light from a vehicle is not detected

because of exhaust fume, smoke, fog,

snow, etc.

For more details on the limitations

of the front view camera, refer to

“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

(FCA)” section in chapter 7.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS

Front lamps

WARNING

Do not use the interior lights when

driving in the dark. The interior lights

may obscure your view and cause an

accident.

NOTICE

Do not use the interior lights for

extended periods when the vehicle is

turned off or the battery will discharge.

Interior lamp AUTO cut

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The interior lamps will automatically go

Front map lamp (

off approximately 10 minutes after the

Touch either icons to turn the map lamp

vehicle is turned off and the doors are

on or off. This light produces a spot

closed. If a door is opened, the lamp

beam for convenient use as a map lamp

will go off 40 minutes after the vehicle

at night or as a personal lamp for the

is turned off. If the doors are locked by

driver and the front passenger.

the smart key and the vehicle enters the

armed stage of the theft alarm system,

Door lamp (

the lamps will go off five seconds later.

The front or rear room lamps come on

when the front or rear doors are opened.

When doors are unlocked by the smart

key, the front and rear lamps come on

for approximately 30 seconds as long as

any door is not opened. The front and

rear room lamps go out gradually after

approximately 30 seconds when the

door is closed. However, if the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position

or all doors are locked, the front and rear

lamps will turn off. If a door is opened

with the ignition switch in the ACC

position or the OFF position, the front

and rear lamps will stay on for about 10

minutes.

Room lamp (

)

Press the button to turn ON the room

lamp for the front/rear seats.

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Luggage compartment lamp

Puddle lamp

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ON : The luggage compartment lamp

stays on at all times.

Welcome light

DOOR : The luggage compartment

When all doors (and liftgate) are closed

lamp comes on when the liftgate is

and locked, the puddle lamp will turn on

opened.

for 15 seconds if the door is unlocked by

the smart key or when you put your hand

OFF : The luggage compartment lamp

in the outside door handle with the smart

is off.

key in possession.

For more details, refer to “Welcome

System” in this chapter.

Escort light

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in

the OFF position and the driver’s door is

opened, the puddle lamp will turn on for

30 seconds. If the driver’s door is closed

within the 30 second period, the puddle

lamp will turn off after 15 seconds. If the

driver’s door is closed and locked, the

puddle lamp will turn off immediately.

The Puddle Lamp Escort Light will turn

on only the first time the driver’s door is

opened after the engine is turned off.

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Convenience features

Welcome system

Headlight and position lamp

When the headlight (lamp switch in the

headlight or AUTO position) is on and

all doors (and liftgate) are locked and

closed, the position lamp and headlight

will come on for 15 seconds when the

door unlock button is pressed on the

remote key or smart key.

At this time, if you press the door lock

or unlock button, the position lamp and

headlight will turn off immediately.

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Interior lamp

Welcome system helps keep the driver

When the interior lamp switch is in the

visible by turning on vehicle lights when

position and all doors (and liftgate)

the driver approaches the vehicle.

are closed and locked, the room lamp

will come on for 30 seconds if any of the

Puddle lamp and door handle lamp

below is performed.

When all the doors (and liftgate) are

- When the door unlock button is

closed and locked, the puddle lamp

pressed on the remote key or smart

and door handle lamp will turn on for

key.

approximately 15 seconds if any of the

- When you put your hand in the

below is performed.

outside door handle while carrying the

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the User Settings mode on the LCD

At this time, if you press the door lock

display,

or unlock button on the smart key the

ś the lamps will turn on when the

lamps will turn off immediately.

door lock button is pressed on the

smart key.

ś the lamps will turn on when the

button of the outside door handle

is pressed with the smart key in

possession.

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the User Settings mode on the LCD

display, the lamps will turn on when

the vehicle is approached with the

smart key in possession.

You can activate or deactivate Welcome

Light function from the User Settings

mode on the LCD display.

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Front windshield wiper/washer

Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the ignition

switch is turned ON.

MIST :

For a single wiping cycle,

move the lever upward and

release it. The wipers will

operate continuously if the

lever is held in this position.

OFF :

Wipers are not in operation.

INT :

Wipers operate intermittently

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at the same wiping intervals.

Rear windshield wiper/washer

Use this mode in light rain

or mist. To vary the speed

setting, turn the speed

control knob.

LO :

The wiper runs at a lower speed.

HI :

The wiper runs at a higher speed.

Information

If there is heavy accumulation of snow

or ice on the windshield, defrost the

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windshield for about 10 minutes, or until

A. Wiper speed control (front)

the snow and/or ice is removed before

ś MIST - Single wipe

using the windshield wipers to ensure

proper operation.

ś OFF - Off

If you do not remove the snow and/or ice

ś INT - Intermittent wipe

before using the wiper and washer, it may

AUTO* - Auto control wipe

damage the wiper and washer system.

ś LO- Low wiper speed

ś HI - High wiper speed

B. Intermittent control wipe time

adjustment

C. Wash with brief wipes (front)

(pull lever towards you)

D. Rear wiper control*

ś HI - High wiper speed

ś LO- Low wiper speed

ś OFF - Off

E. Wash with brief wipes (rear)

(pull lever towards you)

* : if equipped

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Convenience features

AUTO (Automatic) control

WARNING

(if equipped)

To avoid personal injury from the

The rain sensor located on the upper

windshield wipers, when the engine

end of the windshield glass senses

is running and the windshield wiper

the amount of rainfall and controls the

switch is placed in the AUTO mode:

wiping cycle for the proper interval.

ś Do not touch the upper end of the

The wiper operation time will be

windshield glass facing the rain

automatically controlled depends on

sensor.

rainfall.

ś Do not wipe the upper end of the

When the rain stops, the wiper stops.

windshield glass with a damp or wet

To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the

cloth.

sensitivity control knob.

ś Do not put pressure on the

If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode

windshield glass.

when the Engine Start/Stop button is in

the ON position, the wiper will operate

NOTICE

once to perform a self-check of the

system. Set the wiper to the OFF (O)

ś When washing the vehicle, set the

position when the wiper is not in use.

wiper switch in the OFF (O) position

to stop the auto wiper operation. The

wiper may operate and be damaged

if the switch is set in the AUTO mode

while washing the vehicle.

ś Do not remove the sensor cover

located on the upper end of the

passenger side windshield glass.

Damage to system components

could occur and may not be covered

by your vehicle warranty.

ś Because of using a photo sensor,

temporary malfunction could occur

according to sudden ambient light

change made by stone and dust

while driving.

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Front windshield washers

WARNING

When the outside temperature is below

freezing, ALWAYS warm the windshield

using the defroster to help prevent

the washer fluid from freezing on the

windshield and obscuring your vision

which could result in an accident and

serious injury or death.

NOTICE

ś To prevent possible damage to the

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washer pump, do not operate the

washer when the fluid reservoir is

In the OFF position, pull the lever gently

empty.

toward you to spray washer fluid on the

windshield and to run the wipers 1-3

ś To prevent possible damage to the

cycles. The spray and wiper operation

wipers or windshield, do not operate

will continue until you release the lever. If

the wipers when the windshield is

the washer does not work, you may need

dry.

to add washer fluid to the washer fluid

ś To prevent damage to the wiper

reservoir.

arms and other components, do

not attempt to move the wipers

manually.

ś To prevent possible damage to the

wipers and washer system, use anti-

freezing washer fluids in the winter

season or cold weather.

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Convenience features

Rear window wiper and washer

Auto rear wiper (if equipped)

The rear wiper will operate while the

vehicle is in reverse with the front wiper

ON by selecting the function from the

Settings menu on the LCD display.

Select:

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The rear window wiper and washer

switch is located at the end of the wiper

and washer switch lever. Turn the switch

to the desired position to operate the

rear wiper and washer.

HI - High wiper speed

LO - Low wiper speed

OFF - Off

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Push the lever away from you to spray

rear washer fluid and to run the rear

wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray and wiper

operation will continue until you release

the lever.

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Convenience features

Heating and air conditioning

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

1. Start the engine.

4. Set the air intake control to the

2. Set the mode to the desired position.

outside (fresh) air position.

To improve the effectiveness of

5. Set the fan speed control to the

heating and cooling, select:

desired speed.

- Heating:

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the

- Cooling:

air conditioning system on.

Mode selection (3)

The actual shape of air conditioner may differ from the illustration.

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The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation

system.

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Floor/Defrost-Level

Face-Level (B, C, E)

(A, C, D, E, F, G)

Air flow is directed toward the upper

Most of the air flow is directed to the

body and face. Additionally, each outlet

floor and the windshield with a small

can be controlled to direct the air

amount directed to the side window

discharged from the outlet.

defrosters.

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F, G)

Front defroster (A, D)

Air flow is directed towards the face and

Most of the air flow is directed to the

the floor.

windshield with a small amount of air

directed to the side window defrosters.

A/C MAX-Level (B, D) (if equipped)

Floor-Level (A, C, D, E, F, G)

To operate the A/C MAX, turn the

temperature control knob to extreme

Most of the air flow is directed to the

left. Air flow is directed toward the upper

floor, with a small amount of the air

body and face.

being directed to the windshield and side

In this mode, the air conditioning and the

window defrosters.

recirculated air position will be selected

automatically.

After the interior has cooled sufficiently,

whenever possible, move the

temperature knob away from A/C MAX

and press the A/C button.

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Convenience features

Front

Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air

position selected, air from the

passenger compartment will

be drawn through the heating

system and heated or cooled

according to the function

selected.

Outside (fresh) air position

Type A

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With the outside (fresh) air

Rear

position selected, air enters

the vehicle from outside

and is heated or cooled

according to the function

Type B

selected.

Information

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Using the system in the fresh air position is

Instrument panel vents

recommended.

The outlet vents can be opened or closed

Prolonged operation of the heater in the

separately using the vent control lever.

recirculated air position (without air

If you move the vent control lever to the

conditioning selected) can cause fogging of

left end, the outlet vents can be closed.

the windshield and side windows and the

air within the passenger compartment will

Temperature control

become stale.

The temperature will increase by turning

In addition, prolonged use of the air

the knob to the right. The temperature

conditioning with the recirculated air

will decrease by turning the knob to the

position selected will result in excessively

left.

dry air in the passenger compartment.

Air intake control

This is used to select outside (fresh) air

position or recirculated air position. To

change the air intake control position,

press the control button.

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System operation

WARNING

Ventilation

ś Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated air

1. Set the mode to the

position.

position may allow humidity to

2. Set the air intake control to the

increase inside the vehicle which

outside (fresh) air position.

may fog the glass and obscure

3. Set the temperature control to the

visibility.

desired position.

ś Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air

4. Set the fan speed control to the

conditioning or heating system on. It

desired speed.

may cause serious harm or death due

to a drop in the oxygen level and/or

Heating

body temperature.

1. Set the mode to the

position.

ś Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated air

2. Set the air intake control to the

position can cause drowsiness

outside (fresh) air position.

or sleepiness, and loss of vehicle

3. Set the temperature control to the

control. Set the air intake control

desired position.

to the outside (fresh) air position as

4. Set the fan speed control to the

much as possible while driving.

desired speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

Fan speed control

turn the air conditioning system (if

Turn the knob to the right to increase

equipped) on.

the fan speed and airflow. Turn the knob

If the windshield fogs up, set the mode

to the left to decrease fan speed and

to the

position.

airflow.

Setting the fan speed control knob to the

Operation Tips

“0” position turns off the fan.

ś To help keep dust or unpleasant fumes

from entering the vehicle through the

NOTICE

ventilation system, temporarily set the

Operating the fan speed when the

air intake control to the recirculated

ignition switch is in the ON position

air position. Be sure to return the

could cause the battery to discharge.

control to the fresh air position when

Operate the fan speed when the engine

the irritation has passed to keep fresh

is running.

air in the vehicle. This will help keep

the driver alert and comfortable.

Air conditioning (A/C) (if equipped)

ś To prevent interior fog on the

Press the A/C button to turn the air

windshield, set the air intake control

conditioning system on (indicator light

to the fresh air position and fan speed

will illuminate). Press the button again to

to the desired position, turn on the air

turn the air conditioning system off.

conditioning system, and adjust the

temperature control to the desired

temperature.

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Convenience features

Air conditioning

Air conditioning system operation tips

HYUNDAI Air Conditioning Systems are

If the vehicle has been parked in

filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.

direct sunlight during hot weather,

open the windows for a short time

1. Start the engine. Push the air

to let the hot air inside the vehicle

conditioning button.

escape.

2. Set the mode to the position.

After sufficient cooling has been

3. Set the air intake control to the

achieved, switch back from the

outside air or recirculated air position.

recirculated air to the fresh outside air

4. Adjust the fan speed control and

position.

temperature control to maintain

To help reduce moisture inside of

maximum comfort.

the windows on rainy or humid

days, decrease the humidity inside

NOTICE

the vehicle by operating the air

conditioning system with the windows

When using the air conditioning system,

and sunroof closed.

monitor the temperature gauge closely

Use the air conditioning system every

while driving up hills or in heavy traffic

when outside temperatures are high.

month for a few minutes to ensure

maximum system performance.

Air conditioning system operation may

cause engine overheating. Continue to

If you operate the air conditioner

use the fan but turn the air conditioning

excessively, the difference between

system off if the temperature gauge

the temperature of the outside air and

indicates engine overheating.

that of the windshield could cause

the outer surface of the windshield to

fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this

case, set the mode selection knob to

the

position and set the fan speed

control knob to the lowest speed

setting.

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System maintenance

Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

Cabin air filter

compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is low,

the performance of the air conditioning

is reduced. Overfilling also reduces the

performance of the air conditioning system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is found,

have the system be inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

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It is important that the correct type and

amount of oil and refrigerant is used.

[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air

[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower

Otherwise, damage to the compressor

and abnormal system operation may

[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core

occur. To prevent damage, the air

The cabin air filter is installed behind

conditioning system in your vehicle

the glove box. It filters the dust or other

should only be serviced by trained and

pollutants that enter the vehicle through

certified technicians.

the heating and air conditioning system.

Have the cabin air filter be replaced by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer according

to the maintenance schedule.

If the vehicle is being driven in severe

conditions such as dusty or rough roads,

more frequent climate control filter

inspections and changes are required.

If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,

have the system be checked at an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Convenience features

NOTICE

ś The refrigerant system should only

be serviced by trained and certified

technicians to insure proper and safe

operation.

ś The refrigerant system should be

serviced in a well-ventilated place.

ś The air conditioning evaporator

(cooling coil) shall never be repaired

or replaced with one removed from

a used or salvaged vehicle and new

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replacement MAC evaporators shall

Air Conditioning refrigerant label

be certified (and labeled) as meeting

You can find out which air conditioning

SAE Standard J2842.

refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on

the label located inside of the hood.

WARNING

Example

Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf

Since the refrigerant is

mildly flammable and

operated at high pressure,

the air conditioning system

should only be serviced

by trained and certified

technicians. It is important

that the correct type and

amount of oil and refrigerant

are used.

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All refrigerants should be reclaimed

Each symbols and specification on

with proper equipment.

the air conditioning refrigerant label is

Venting refrigerants directly to the

represented as below:

atmosphere is harmful to individuals

1. Classification of refrigerant

and environment. Failure to heed these

warnings can lead to serious injuries.

2. Amount of refrigerant

3. Classification of compressor lubricant

4. Caution

5. Flammable refrigerant

6. To require registered technician to

service air conditioning system

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