2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Quick Reference Guide

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid stands out as an eco-friendly and technologically advanced SUV. It combines Hyundai’s signature design style with hybrid efficiency in a way that is both attractive and practical. In the spirit of a sustainable future, the Santa Fe Hybrid has a high-tech drivetrain that combines a gas engine that uses less gas with an electric motor. This gives the car great gas mileage and a smooth driving experience. It has a large, well-thought-out cabin with modern comforts and connectivity features. It also has a suite of advanced safety systems that show how much Hyundai cares about passenger safety. The 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid sets a new standard for hybrid SUVs with its mix of eco-friendliness, innovation, and flexibility. It’s for people who want to drive in a way that’s better for the environment and more stylish. The 2023 Hyundai Santa FE manual typically provide information on vehicle operation, maintenance, safety features, and troubleshooting guidelines. 

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)

 

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs, Price, Features, Milage (brochure)

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. 1. Inside door handle …………………………… 5-31
2. Power window switches ………………….5-60
3. Power window lock switch …………….. 5-62
   Electronic child safety lock button …. 5-33
4. Side view mirror folding button……….. 5-56
5. Side view mirror control switch ……….. 5-56
6. Central door lock switch ………………….. 5-31
7. Instrument panel illumination control
   switch ……………………………………………… 4-5
8. Lane Safety button …………………………..7-30
9. Power Liftgate open/close button ……. 5-71
10. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF
    button ……………………………………………. 6-29
11. EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) switch 6-20
12. Steering wheel …………………………………5-41
13. Steering wheel tilt/telescopic switch.. 5-42
14. Fuse box …………………………………………9-44
15. Hood release lever …………………………..5-68
16.  Seat …………………………………………………. 3-3

Driving Your Vehicle

BEFORE DRIVING
Before Entering the Vehicle

• Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean and unobstructed.
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.
• Visually check the tires for uneven wear and damage.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.

Before Starting

• Make sure the hood, the liftgate, and the doors are securely closed and locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside and side view mirrors.
• Verify all the lights work.
• Fasten your seat belt. Check that all passengers have fastened their seat belts.
• Check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel and the messages on the instrument display when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
• Check that any items you are carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, take the following precautions:
ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All passengers must be properly belted whenever the vehicle is moving. For more information, refer to “Seat Belts” section in chapter 3.
Always drive defensively. Assume other drivers or pedestrians may be careless and make mistakes.
Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause accidents.
Leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you.

WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving is dangerous and may result in an accident and SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one contributor to the highway death toll each year. Even a small amount of alcohol will affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions and emergencies and your reaction time gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a serious accident if you drink or take drugs and drive. If you are drinking or taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride with a driver who has been drinking or taking drugs. Choose a designated driver or call a taxi.

IGNITION SWITCH
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, take the following precautions:
NEVER allow children or any person who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch the ignition switch or related parts. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur.
NEVER reach through the steering wheel for the ignition switch, or any other control, while the vehicle is in motion. The presence of your hand or arm in this area may cause a loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.

Engine Start/Stop Button
Whenever the front door is opened, the Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate and will go off 30 seconds after the door is closed (if equipped).

WARNING
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop button for more than two seconds OR Rapidly press and release the Engine Start/ Stop button three times (within three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can restart the vehicle without depressing the brake pedal by pressing the Engine Start/Stop button with the shift button in the N (Neutral) position.

• NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop button while the vehicle is in motion except in an emergency. This will result in the vehicle turning off and loss of power assist for the steering and brake systems. This may lead to loss of directional control and braking function, which could cause an accident.
• Before leaving the driver’s seat, always make sure the shift button is in the P (Park) position, set the parking brake, press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position, and take the Smart Key with you. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not followed.
•  NEVER reach through the steering wheel for the Engine Start/Stop button or any other control while the vehicle is in motion. The presence of your hand or arm in this area may cause a loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.

VEHICLE AUTO SSHUT OFF (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is parked and the engine is left on for a long period of time, the engine will turn off automatically to help reduce fuel consumption and prevent accidents caused by carbon dioxide poisoning.
Operating Conditions
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer operates when all the following conditions are satisfied:

• Vehicle speed is below 1.8 mph (3 km/h), and the gear is shifted to P (Park)
• The brake pedal and accelerator pedal are not depressed
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened
• The passenger seat is empty
• The infotainment system is not being updated

Deactivating Conditions
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer turns off when one of the situations occur:

• Vehicle speed is above 1.8 mph (3 km/h)
• The gear is shifted to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral)
• The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened
• A passenger is in the passenger’s seat

System Operation
When all the conditions are satisfied, the Vehicle Auto-Shut Off operates and turns the engine off automatically after 60 minutes.
A timer appears on the instrument cluster 30 minutes before vehicle shut off.
Resetting cluster timer
To reset the cluster timer, do one of the following:

• Release the accelerator pedal or brake pedal after Vehicle Auto-Shut Off is complete.
• Press the OK button on the steering wheel while the timer appears on the instrument cluster.

Parking
Always come to a complete stop and continue to depress the brake pedal. Move the shift button into the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake, and place the ignition switch in the LOCK/ OFF position. Take the Key with you when exiting the vehicle.
The gear is shifted to P (Park) position automatically for safety under the following conditions.
When the driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the driver’s door in the “Stay in Neutral when the ignition is in the ON or OFF condition
When turning off the engine in the R (Reverse) / D (Drive) or N (Neutral) position
This is a supplemental function for safety. Always check the P (Park) position is shifted.

LCD Display Message
Shifting conditions not met. Reduce speed, then shift
The warning message appears on the LCD display, when engine RPM is too high, or when driving speed is too fast to shift the gear.
You decrease the engine speed or slow down before shifting the gear.

Press brake pedal to change gear
The warning message appears on the LCD display, when the brake pedal is not depressed while shifting the gear.
You to depress the brake pedal and then shift the gear.

Shift to P after stopping
The warning message appears on the LCD display, when the gear is shifted to P (Park) while the vehicle is moving.
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P (Park).

PARK engaged
The warning message appears on the LCD display, when the gear is shifted to P (Park).
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P (Park).

Press and hold the OK button on the steering wheel to stay in Neutral
The warning message appears on the LCD display, when pushing the
N(Neutral) button. If you want to stay N(Neutral) after turning off the engine, press and hold the “OK” button on the steering wheel more than 1 second.

Vehicle will stay in (N). Change gear to cancel
The warning message appears on the LCD display, when pushing the “OK” button on the steering wheel after the message (“Press and hold OK button to stay in Neutral when vehicle is Off”) appears on the cluster LCD display. The gear stays in N(Neutral) position after turning off the engine.

NEUTRAL engaged
The message appears on the LCD display, when the N (Neutral) position is engaged.
Gear already selected
The message appears on the LCD display, when pushing the current shift button again.

Shift button held down
The warning message appears on the LCD display, when the shift button is pressed continuously or the shift button does not properly operate. Clean the surroundings of gear shift button.
If this message appears again, you to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Shifter system malfunction! Service immediately
The warning message appears on the LCD display, when the transmission
or the shift button does not properly operate in the P (Park) position.
In this case, you to immediately have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Check shift controls
The warning message appears on the LCD display, when there is a malfunction with the transmission shift button.
In this case, you to immediately have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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