Display Setting Guide: Hyundai Santa FE 2018 Display Messages

Display Setting Guide: Hyundai Santa FE 2018 Display Messages

Greetings and welcome to the Hyundai Santa Fe 2018 Display Setting Guide! For a flawless driving experience, navigating the complex features of your car’s display screen is essential. This guide is meant to be your all-in-one resource for comprehending the different screen messages that could appear on your Hyundai Santa Fe’s display.
Comprehending and optimizing the display settings not only improves your driving experience but also adds to your car’s overall efficiency and safety. Together, let’s explore the subtleties of the display messages on your 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and make sure you have total control over your driving environment.

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LCD DISPLAY

LCD Display Control

The LCD display modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering wheel.

1. : MODE button for changing modes

    

2. : MOVE button for changing items

    

3. : SELECT/RESET button for setting or resetting the selected item

LCD Modes

Modes	Symbol	Explanation
Trip Computer		This mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, fuel economy, and so on. For more details, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.
Turn By Turn (if equipped)		This mode displays the state of the navigation.
SCC/LDWS (if equipped)		This mode displays the state of the Advanced Smart Cruise Control system (SCC) and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS). For more details, refer to “Advanced Smart Cruise Control system (SCC)” or “Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)” in chapter 5.
A/V (if equipped)		This mode displays the state of the A/V system.
Service		This mode informs of the service interval and pressure status of each tire.
		This mode informs of warning messages related to washer fluid or malfunction of Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) and so on.
		When the any door is not closed securely, this symbol is illuminated.
User Settings		In this mode, you can change settings of the doors, lamps and so on.

Trip Computer Mode

The trip computer mode displays information related to vehicle driving parameters including range, fuel economy, trip meter information and vehicle speed.
For more information, refer to “Trip Computer” in this chapter.

Turn By Turn (TBT) Mode

This mode displays the state of the navigation.

SCC/LDWS Mode

This mode displays the state of the Advanced Smart Cruise Control sys-tem (SCC) or Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS).
For more information, refer to “Advanced Smart Cruise Control system (SCC)” or “Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)” in chapter 5.

A/V Mode

This mode displays the state of the A/V system.

Service Mode

Service Interval

Service in
It calculates and displays when you need a scheduled maintenance service (mileage or days).
If the remaining mileage or time reaches 900 mi. (1,500 km) or 30 days, “Service in” message is dis-played for several seconds each time you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.

Service required
If you do not have your vehicle serviced according to the pre-selected service interval, “Service required” message is displayed for several seconds each time you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position (The mileage and time changes to “—“).
To reset the service interval to the mileage and days you inputted before:

• Press the SELECT/RESET button

for more than 1 second.

Service in OFF
If the service interval is not set, the “Service in OFF” message is displayed on the LCD display.

NOTICE
If any of the following conditions occur, the mileage and days may be incorrect.

• The battery cable is disconnected.
• The fuse switch is turned off.
• The battery is discharged.

Master Warning Mode

 

• This warning light informs the driver the following situations:
  • Low washer fluid (if equipped).
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD) malfunction.
  • Lane Departure warning system (LDWS) malfunction.
  • Smart cruise control system (SCC) malfunction.
  • Service reminders and so on.
    The Master Warning Light illuminates when more than one of the above warning situations occur. At this time, the LCD Modes Icon will change from
    If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will be turned off and the LCD Modes Icon will be changed back to its previous icon(ex: refill the washer fluid)

User Settings Mode

Description

On this mode, you can change set-ting of the doors, lamps, and so on.

Driving Assist 

Items	Explanation
Smart Cruise Control Response (if equipped)	Choose the sensitivity of the smart cruise control. For more details, refer to “Advanced Smart Cruise Control System” in chapter 5.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if equipped)	If this item is checked, the rear cross-traffic alert function will be activated. For more details, refer to “Blind Spot Detection System” in chapter 5.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (if equipped)	To activate or deactivate the AEB system. For more details, refer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)” in chapter 5.

Door

Items	Explanation
Automatically Lock	Off : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated. Enable on Speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle speed exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h). Enable on Shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the automatic transaxle shift lever is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position.
Automatically Unlock	Off : The auto door unlock operation will be cancelled. Vehicle Off/On key out : All doors will be automatically unlocked when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button is set to the OFF position. Driver Door Unlock: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the driver’s door is unlocked. On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the automatic transaxle shift lever is shifted to the P (Park) position.
Two Press Unlock	Off : The two-press unlock function will be deactivated. Therefore, all doors will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed. On : Only the driver’s door will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed. When the door unlock button is pressed again within 4 seconds, the remaining doors will unlock.
Horn Feedback (if equipped)	If this item is checked, the horn feedback operation will be activated. After locking the door by pressing the lock button on the remote key, if you press the lock button again within 4 seconds, the warning sound will operate once to indicate that all doors are locked.
Power Liftgate (Power Tailgate) (if equipped)	If this item is checked, the power liftgate (power tailgate) function will be activated. For more details, refer to “Liftgate (Tailgate)” in this chapter.
Smart Liftgate(Smart Tailgate) (if equipped)	If this item is checked, the smart liftgate (smart tailgate) function will be activated. If the power tailgate function is not activated, you can not activate this function. For more details, refer to “Liftgate (Tailgate)” in this chapter.

Light

Items	Explanation
One Touch Turn Signal	Off: The one-touch turn signal function will be deactivated. 3, 5, 7 Flashes: The lane change signals will blink 3, 5, or 7 times when the turn signal lever is moved slightly. For more details, refer to “Light” in this chapter.
Head Lamp Delay	If this item is checked, the headlamp delay function will be activated.
Welcome Light (If equipped)	If this item is checked, the welcome light function will be activated.

Sound

Items	Explanation
Park Assist System Vol. (if equipped)	Adjust the Park Assist System volume. (Level 1~3)
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) Sound (if equipped)	If this item is checked, the blind spot detection sound will be activated. For more details, refer to “Blind Spot Detection System” in chapter 5.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)	If this item is checked, the welcome sound function will be activated.

Convenience

Items	Explanation
Seat Easy Access (if equipped)	None: The seat easy access function will be deactivated. Normal/Extended: When you turn off the engine, the driver’s seat will automatically move rearward short (Normal) or long (Extended) for you to enter or exit the vehicle more comfortably.  If you change the Engine Start/Stop button from the OFF position to the ACC, ON, or START position, the driver’s seat will return to the original position. For more details, refer to “Driver Position Memory System” in chapter 3.
Steering Position	If this item is checked, the warning function regarding the steering wheel alignment will be activated.
Wiper/Lights Display	If this item is checked, LCD display shows a selected wiper/light mode whenever you change its mode.
Gear Position Pop-up	If this item is checked, the gear position will be displayed when you move the shift lever.

Service interval

Items	Explanation
Service Interval	This mode, you can activate the service interval function with mileage (km or mi.) and period (months). Off : The service interval function will be deactivated. On :You can set the service interval (mileage and months). For more details, refer to “Service Mode” in this chapter.

Other features

Items	Explanation
Fuel Economy Auto Reset	If this item is checked, the average fuel economy will reset automatically when refueling.
Fuel Economy Unit	Choose the fuel economy unit. (Km/L, L/100km MPG)
Temperature Unit	Choose the temperature unit. (°C,°F)
Tire Pressure Unit (if equipped)	Choose the tire pressure unit. (psi, kPa, bar)
Language (if equipped)	Choose the language.

Warning Messages

Shift to P (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine with-out the shift lever in P (Park) position.
• At this time, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If you press the Engine Start/Stop Button once more, it will turn to the ON position).

Low Key Battery (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Press START (POWER) button while turn the steering (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed.
• It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Check steering wheel lock system (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Press the brake pedal to start the engine (for the smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button.

Key not detected (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the Engine Start/Stop Button when there is a problem with the Engine Start/Stop Button system.
• It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop Button once more.
• If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine Start/Stop Button, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Press START (POWER) button again (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop Button while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating.
• At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.

Check fuse BRAKE SWITCH (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is not functioning and should be checked.
• It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.

Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

NOTICE
You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position. But, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.

Door, Liftgate (Tailgate), Hood Open

• This warning message is displayed indicating which door, or the lift-gate (tailgate), or the hood is open.

CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, you should confirm that the door/lift-gate (tailgate)/hood is fully closed. Also, check there is no door/hood/liftgate (tailgate) open warning light or message displayed on the instrument cluster.

Sunroof Open 

• This warning message is displayed if you turn off the engine when the sunroof is opened.

Align steering wheel 

• This warning message illuminates if you start the engine when the steering wheel is turned to more than 90 degrees to the left or right.
• It means that you should turn the steering wheel and make the angle of the steering wheel be less than 30 degrees.

Low Washer Fluid 

• This warning message illuminates on the service reminder menu if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
• It means that you should refill the washer fluid.

Low Fuel

• This warning message illuminates if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
  • When the low fuel level warning light illuminates.
  • When the trip computer displays “— km (or mile)” as distance to empty.

Add fuel as soon as possible.

Engine has overheated

• This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C).
• It means that the engine is overheating and may become damaged.

If your vehicle is overheated, refer to “Overheating” in chapter 6.

Low Tire Pressure 

• This warning message illuminates if the tire pressure is low with the Engine/Start button in the ON position.

For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in chapter 6.

Heated Steering Wheel On/Off

• This message illuminates if you turn on/off the heated steering wheel feature.

For more details, refer to “Heated Steering Wheel” in this chapter.

Turn on FUSE SWITCH

• This warning message illuminates if the fuse switch under the steering wheel is OFF.
• It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.

For more details, refer to “Fuses” in chapter 7.

Check AEB system 

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

For more details, refer to the “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system” in chapter 5.

Check SCC System 

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the advanced smart cruise control system, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

For more details, refer to “Advanced Smart Cruise Control System” in chapter 5.

Check BSD System 

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the Blind Spot Detection (BSD) system. And the BSD system will be automatically deactivated, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

For more details, refer to “Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System” in chapter 5.

Check headlight 

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the head-lamp. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

• When replacing the bulb, use the same wattage bulb.
  For more information, refer to “BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.
• If the different wattage bulb is equipped with the vehicle, this warning message is not displayed.

TRIP COMPUTER

Overview Description
The trip computer is a microcomputer-controlled driver information system that displays information related to driving.

NOTICE
Some driving information stored in the trip computer (for example Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the battery is disconnected.

Trip Modes

To change the trip mode, press the MOVE button

Fuel Economy

Distance To Empty (1)

• The distance to empty is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel.
  • Distance range : 1 ~ 9999 mi or 1 ~ 9999 km.
  • If the estimated distance is below 1 mi. (1 km), the trip computer will display “—-” as distance to empty.

NOTICE

• If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupted, the distance to empty function may not operate correctly.
• The distance to empty may differ from the actual driving distance as it is an estimate of the available driving distance.
• The trip computer may not register additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
• The fuel economy and distance to empty may vary significantly based on driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of the vehicle.

Average Fuel Economy (2)

• The average fuel economy is calculated by the total driving distance and fuel consumption since the last average fuel economy reset.
  • Fuel economy range: 0.0 ~ 99.9 MPG or L/100km
• The average fuel economy can be reset both manually and automatically.

Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy manually, press the SELECT/RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the average fuel economy is displayed.

Automatic reset
To make the average fuel economy be reset automatically whenever refuelling, select the “Auto Reset” mode in User Settings menu of the LCD display (Refer to “LCD Display”).
Under “Auto Reset” mode, the aver-age fuel economy will be cleared to zero (–.-) when the vehicle speed exceeds 1 km/h after refuelling more than 1.6 gallons (6 liters).

Instant Fuel Economy (3)

• This mode displays the instant fuel economy during the last few seconds when the vehicle speed is more than 6.2 MPH (10 km/h).
  • Fuel economy range: 0 ~ 50 MPG or 0 ~ 30 L/100km

Trip A/B

Tripmeter (1)

• The tripmeter is the total driving distance since the last tripmeter reset.
  • Distance range: 1 ~ 9999.9 mi. or km
• To reset the tripmeter, press the SELECT/RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the tripmeter is dis-played.

Average Vehicle Speed (2)

• The average vehicle speed is calculated by the total driving distance and driving time since the last average vehicle speed reset.
  • Speed range: 0 ~ 999 MPH or km/h
• To reset the average vehicle speed, press the SELECT/RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the average vehicle speed is displayed.

NOTICE

• The average vehicle speed is not displayed if the driving distance is less than 0.03 miles (50 meters) or the driving time is less than 10 seconds since the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button is turned to ON.
• Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the average vehicle speed keeps going while the engine is running.

Elapsed Time (3)

• The elapsed time is the total driving time since the last elapsed time reset.
  • Time range (hh:mm): 00:00 ~ 99:59
• To reset the elapsed time, press the SELECT/RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the elapsed time is displayed.

NOTICE
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the elapsed time keeps going while the engine is running.

 

Digital Speedometer This message shows the speed of the vehicle (in mph.).

Driving information mode 

This display shows trip distance (1), average fuel economy (2) and the vehicle range that can be driven with the remaining fuel (3).
This information is displayed for a few seconds when you turn off the engine and then goes off automatically. The information provided is calculated according to each trip.
If the estimated distance is below 1 mi. (1km), the distance to empty (3) will display as “—-” and a refuel message will appear (4).

NOTICE
If window open or sunroof open warning is displayed in the cluster, driving information mode may not be displayed in the cluster.

FAQs

Useful links

View Full PDF: 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Owner’s Manual| Auto User Guide

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