Opening the Liftgate. Vehicle with Remote Start
Opening the Tailgate
To open the tailgate:
1. Make sure you have the smart key.
2. Press either the liftgate open/close button on the vehicle, or press and hold the liftgate open button on the electronic key for more than one second. The hazard warning lights will flash twice and the liftgate will open.
Remote Start System (if equipped)
You can start the vehicle using the remote start button on the smart key. To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button on the smart key within 32 ft. (10 m) of the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the remote start button for more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds after pressing the door lock button.
3. The hazard warning lights will start flashing and the engine will start.
4. To deactivate the remote start function, press the remote start button once.
Information
- The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the remote start function to operate.
- The engine will stop if you enter the vehicle without the smart key registered.
- The engine will stop if you do not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes after remote starting the vehicle.
- The remote start button may not operate if the smart key is not within 32 ft (10 m).
- The vehicle will not remote start if the hood or the tailgate is open.
- Do not leave the engine idling for extended periods.
Test yourself
A quick Hyundai Santa Fe quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.