Convenience Features

Remote Key

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Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key that you can use to lock or unlock the driver's and passenger's doors or the luggage compartment door.

1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Tailgate open
4. Panic

Locking

To lock:

1. Close all doors, the hood, and the tailgate.

2. Press the door lock button (1) on the smart key.

3. The doors will lock. The hazard warning lights will flash. In addition, the side mirrors will fold if 'Convenience -> Welcome Mirror/Light -> Unlock Door' is selected in the User Settings mode on the LCD display. For more details, refer to 'LCD Display' in chapter 4.

4. Make sure the doors are locked by checking the position of the door lock button inside the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not leave the keys in the vehicle with children unattended. Unattended children may insert the key into the ignition switch and operate the power windows or other controls, or even set the vehicle in motion, which may result in serious injury or death.

Unlocking

To unlock:

1. Press the door unlock button (2) on the smart key.

2. The doors will unlock. The hazard warning lights will flash twice. Also, the side mirrors will unfold if 'Convenience -> Welcome Mirror/Light -> Unlock Door On' is selected in the User Settings mode on the LCD display.

Information

After unlocking the doors, the doors will automatically lock again after 30 seconds if no door is opened.

Panic Alarm

The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will flash for approximately 30 seconds if the button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds. To turn off the horn and lights, press any button on the transmitter.

Information

The word "HOLD" is printed on the button to indicate that you must press and hold the button for more than one second.

Starting

For more information, refer to 'Key Ignition Switch' in chapter 6.

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the remote key:

  • Keep the remote key away from water or any liquids and fire. If the inside of the remote key becomes wet (from drinks or moisture) or heated, the internal circuit may malfunction, which is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Do not drop or throw the smart key.
  • Protect the remote key from extreme temperatures.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Santa Fe quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.