2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual
Year:
2025
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Santa Fe
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
7
2. Picture index
13
Exterior Overview (Front View)
14
Exterior Overview (Rear View)
15
Interior Overview
16
Center Console Overview
18
Steering Wheel Control Overview
20
Engine Compartment Overview
21
3. Seats & safety system
23
Important Safety Precautions
25
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
25
Restrain All Children
25
Airbag Hazards
25
Driver Distraction
25
Never Drink or Take Drugs and Drive.
26
Control Your Speed
26
Keep Your Vehicle In Proper Operating Condition - Inspecting Your Tires
26
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
26
Seats
27
Safety Precautions
32
Front Seats
33
Rear Seats
40
Head Restraints
48
Seat Warmers
52
Air Ventilation Seats
54
Seat Belts
56
Seat Belt Safety Precautions
56
Seat Belt Warning Light
57
Seat Belt Restraint System
58
Pretensioner seat belt
62
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions
64
Care of Seat Belts
66
Child Restraint System (CRS)
67
Children Always in the Rear
67
Selecting a Child Restraint System
68
Installing a Child Restraint System
69
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbags
76
SRS Components
78
Where are the Airbags?
79
How does the Airbag System Operate?
82
What to Expect After an Airbag Inflates
85
SRS Warning Light
86
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
87
Why didn’t My Airbag Go Off In a Collision?
93
SRS Care
97
Additional Safety Precautions
98
Airbag Warning Labels
98
4. Instrument Cluster
99
Instrument Cluster
100
Instrument cluster control
101
Gauges and meters
102
Transmission shift indicator
106
Warning and indicator lights
107
Cluster display messages
122
Cluster Display
130
Cluster display control
130
View modes
130
Vehicle Settings (infotainment System)
134
Setting your vehicle
134
5. Convenience features
135
Accessing Your Vehicle
140
Smart key
140
Immobilizer system
147
Hyundai Digital Key
148
Digital key (smartphone)
148
Digital key (Card key)
156
Used vehicle/Digital key maintenance
160
Limitations of the system
161
Fingerprint Authentication System
161
Fingerprint authentication system settings
162
Fingerprint authentication system operation
163
Limitations of fingerprint authentication system
165
When purchasing a used vehicle
166
Remotely starting the vehicle
166
Door Locks
167
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
167
Operating door unlocks from inside the vehicle
169
Auto door lock/unlock features
170
Electronic child safety lock
171
Theft-alarm System
172
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
173
Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
174
Advanced rear occupant alert settings
174
Advanced rear occupant alert operation
175
Advanced rear occupant alert precautions
176
Declaration of conformity
177
Integrated Memory System
178
Storing memory positions
178
Recalling memory positions
178
Resetting the integrated memory system
179
While resetting integrated memory system
179
Seat easy access operation
179
Steering Wheel
180
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
180
Tilt/telescopic steering
180
Steering wheel heater
181
Horn
182
Steering wheel grip sensor
183
Haptic warning/Steering wheel vibration warning
183
Mirrors
184
Inside rearview mirror
184
Side view mirrors
202
Reverse parking aid
204
Windows
206
Power windows
207
Sunroof
210
Sunshade
210
Tilt open/close
211
Slide open/close
211
Automatic reversal
212
Resetting the sunroof
213
Sunroof open warning
213
Dual Wide Sunroof
214
Sunshade (Front)/Power sunshade (Rear)
214
Tilt open/close (Front)
215
Slide open/close (Front)
216
Automatic reversal
216
Resetting the sunroof
217
Sunroof open warning
218
Hood
219
Opening the hood
219
Closing the hood
219
Power Liftgate
220
Power liftgate operating conditions
220
Operating the power liftgate
222
Automatic reversal
223
Setting the power liftgate
224
Resetting the power liftgate
225
Emergency liftgate safety release
225
Smart Liftgate
226
Using smart liftgate
226
Deactivating smart liftgate
227
Detecting area
228
Fuel Filler Door
229
Opening the fuel filler door
229
Closing the fuel filler door
230
Head-up Display (HUD)
231
Head-up display settings
231
Head-up display information
232
Precautions while using the head-up display
232
Vehicle System OTA Update
233
Downloading software
233
Approving software update
233
Preparing software update
234
Updating software
234
Exterior Lights
236
Lighting control
236
High beam operation
238
Turn signals and lane change signals
238
Battery saver function
239
Headlight delay function
239
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
239
Reverse guide light
240
Welcome system
240
High Beam Assist (HBA)
242
High Beam Assist settings
242
High Beam Assist operation
243
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations
244
Interior Lights
245
Interior lights auto off
245
Front lights
245
Rear personal lamps
246
Vanity mirror lamp
246
Glove box lamp
246
Two-way multi console lamp
247
Interior button lights
247
Mood lighting
248
Cargo area lamp
248
Wipers And Washers
249
Front windshield wipers
249
Front windshield washers
251
Rear window wipers and washers
252
Manual Climate Control System
253
Heating and air conditioning
255
System operation
261
System maintenance
263
Automatic Climate Control System
265
Automatic heating and air conditioning
267
Manual heating and air conditioning
268
System operation
274
System maintenance
276
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
277
Manual climate control system
278
Automatic climate control system
279
Rear window defroster
280
Climate Control Additional Features
281
Air conditioning auto-drying
281
Auto defogging system
282
Auto dehumidify
283
Recirculating air when washer fluid is used
284
Recirculating air when entering a tunnel
284
Scheduled ventilation control
285
Storage Compartment
285
Two-way multi console
286
Glove box
286
Passenger seat multi tray
287
Passenger seat open tray
287
Front tray
288
Sliding tray
288
Cargo tray
288
Interior Features
289
Cup holder
289
UV-C sterilizer system
290
Sunvisor
292
Power outlet
292
USB charger
293
Wireless smartphone charging system
295
AC Inverter
297
Clock
298
Coat hook
298
Plastic bag hook
298
Floor mat anchor(s)
299
Rear side sunshade
299
Cargo net holder
300
Cargo security screen
300
Exterior Features
301
Roof side rails
301
Hidden type assist handle
302
Infotainment System
303
USB port
303
Antenna
304
Steering wheel remote controls
305
Infotainment System
306
Bluetooth® wireless technology
306
Voice Recognition
306
6. Driving your vehicle
307
Before Driving
310
Before entering the vehicle
310
Before starting
310
Vehicle break-in process
311
Engine Start/Stop Button
311
Vehicle Auto-shut Off
316
Operating conditions
316
Deactivating conditions
316
System operation
316
Dual Clutch Transmission
317
Dual Clutch Transmission (Rotary gear shift dial type)
318
DCT warning messages
321
Paddle shifter (manual shift mode)
324
Parking
324
Good driving practices
325
Braking System
326
Power-assist brakes
326
Disc brakes wear indicator
327
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
327
Auto hold
330
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
332
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
334
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
336
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
337
Crosswind Stability Control (CSC)
337
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
338
Brake Assistant System (BAS)
340
Good braking practices
341
Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
341
Four wheel drive (4WD) mode
342
Emergency precautions
345
Idle Stop And Go (ISG)
346
ISG system operation
346
ISG system off
348
Conditions that restart the engine
349
ISG malfunction
349
Calibrating the battery sensor
349
Smart ISG System
350
Smart ISG features
350
Drive Mode Integrated Control System
354
Drive mode features
355
TOW mode
356
Active Air Flap
357
Malfunction
358
Special Driving Conditions
358
Hazardous driving conditions
358
Rocking the vehicle
359
Smooth cornering
359
Driving at night
359
Driving in the rain
360
Driving in flooded areas
360
Highway driving
360
Winter Driving
361
Snow or icy conditions
361
Winter precautions
363
Trailer Towing
365
If you decide to pull a trailer
366
Trailer equipment and accessories
368
Driving with a trailer
370
Maintenance when towing a trailer
372
Vehicle Load Limit
372
The loading information label
373
7. Driver assistance system
379
Before Using Driver Assistance System
382
Driver assistance system settings
383
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
384
Forward Collision-Avoidance assist settings
386
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
389
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
400
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
408
Lane Keeping Assist settings
408
Lane Keeping Assist Operation
409
Lane Keeping Assist Malfunction and Limitations
411
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
414
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
415
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
417
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
420
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
424
Safe Exit Assist settings
425
Safe Exit Assist operation
426
Safe Exit Assist malfunction and limitations
428
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
430
Manual Speed Limit Assist Operation
430
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
432
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Settings
433
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Operation
434
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Malfunction and Limitations
436
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
438
Driver Attention Warning Settings
439
Inattentive Driving Warning Operation
439
Driver Attention Warning Malfunction and Limitations
441
Forward Attention Warning (FAW)
444
Forward Attention Warning settings
444
Forward Attention Warning operation
445
Forward Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
446
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
448
Blind-Spot View Monitor Settings
448
Blind-Spot View Monitor Operation
448
Blind-Spot View Monitor Malfunction
449
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
449
Smart Cruise Control Settings
450
Smart Cruise Control Operation
451
Smart Cruise Control Malfunction and Limitations
460
Emergency Stop (ES)
466
Emergency Stop operation
466
Emergency Stop malfunction and limitations
467
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
468
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Settings
468
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Operation
469
Limitations of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
470
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
473
Lane Following Assist Settings
473
Lane Following Assist Operation
474
Lane Following Assist Malfunction and Limitations
477
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
477
Highway Driving Assist settings
478
Highway Driving Assist Operation
479
Highway Driving Assist Malfunction and Limitations
487
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
489
Rear View Monitor settings
490
Rear View Monitor Operation
491
Rear View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations
492
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
493
Surround View Monitor settings
493
Surround View Monitor Operation
494
Surround View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations
496
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
497
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance assist settings
498
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
498
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
502
Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
507
Parking Distance Warning settings
508
Parking Distance Warning Operation
508
Parking Distance Warning Malfunction and Limitations
511
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
514
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
514
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
515
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
516
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
520
Remote Smart Parking Assist Settings
521
Remote Smart Parking Assist Operation
522
Remote Smart Parking Assist Malfunction and Limitations
527
Driver Assistance System Sensors
533
Cameras
533
Radars
534
Ultrasonic sensors
535
Declaration Of Conformity
537
Front radar
537
Front corner radar/Rear corner radar
537
8. Emergency situations
539
Hazard Warning Flasher
540
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving
540
If the engine stalls while driving
540
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
540
If you have a flat tire while driving
541
If The Engine Will Not Start
541
Jump Starting
542
If The Engine Overheats
545
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
546
Check tire pressure
547
Tire pressure monitoring system
547
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
548
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale
549
TPMS Malfunction Indicator
550
Changing a tire with TPMS
550
If You Have A Flat Tire (with Spare Tire)
551
Jack and tools
551
Removing and storing the spare tire
552
Changing tires
553
Jack label
558
If You Have A Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)
559
Introduction
559
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit
560
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
561
Using the Tire Mobility Kit when a tire is flat
562
How to adjust tire pressure
565
Towing
566
Towing service
566
9. Maintenance
569
Engine Compartment
572
Maintenance Services
573
Guide to hyundai genuine parts
573
Owner’s responsibility
574
Owner maintenance precautions
574
Owner Maintenance
575
Owner maintenance schedule
575
Scheduled Maintenance Services
578
Normal maintenance schedule
580
Normal maintenance schedule
584
Maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions
585
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items
586
Engine oil and filter
586
Drive belts
586
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
586
Fuel filter
587
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
587
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses
587
Air cleaner filter
587
Spark plugs
587
Cooling system
587
Engine coolant
587
Dual Clutch Transmission fluid
588
Brake hoses and lines
588
Brake fluid
588
Parking brake
588
Brake discs, pads, calipers, and rotors
588
Drive shaft and related
588
Suspension mounting bolts
588
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
588
Air conditioning refrigerant
588
Engine Oil
589
Checking the engine oil level
589
Checking the engine oil and filter
590
Engine Coolant
591
Checking the coolant level
591
Changing coolant
593
Brake Fluid
593
Checking the brake fluid level
593
Washer Fluid
594
Checking the washer fluid level
594
Air Cleaner
595
Filter replacement
595
Cabin Air Filter
596
Filter inspection
596
Filter replacement
596
Wiper Blades
597
Blade inspection
597
Blade replacement
598
Battery
599
For longer battery life
600
Battery capacity label
601
Battery recharging
601
Reset items
602
Tires And Wheels
603
Tire Care
603
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures
604
Check tire inflation pressure
604
Tire rotation
605
Wheel alignment and tire balance
606
Tire replacement
606
Wheel replacement
607
Tire traction
607
Tire maintenance
607
Tire sidewall labeling
608
Tire terminology and definitions
611
All season tires
614
Summer tires
615
Snow tires
615
Radial-ply tires
615
Low aspect ratio tires
616
Fuses
616
Instrument panel fuse replacement
617
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
618
Fuse panel description
619
Light Bulbs
627
Headlight, parking light, turn signal light, daytime running light (DRL) replacement
628
Side repeater light replacement
629
Rear combination light replacement
629
High mounted stop light replacement
630
License plate light replacement
630
Interior light replacement
630
Appearance Care
631
Exterior care
631
Interior care
636
Emission Control System
639
1. Crankcase emission control system
639
2. Evaporative emission control system including onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
639
3. Exhaust emission control system
640
Fuel Requirements
641
Gasoline engine
641
California Perchlorate Notice
643
10. Vehicle information, reporting safety defects, and consumer information
645
Dimensions
646
Engine
647
Bulb Wattage
648
Tires And Wheels
649
Air Conditioning System
650
Volume And Weight
650
Reference Weight And Distance When Towing A Trailer
651
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities
652
Recommended SAE viscosity number
653
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
654
Vehicle Certification Label
654
Tire Specification And Pressure Label
654
Engine Number
655
Refrigerant Label
655
Air Conditioner Compressor Label
655
Operation In Foreign Countries
656
Hyundai Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy
657
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
658
Reporting Safety Defects
659
FCC statement
660
Consumer Information
661
Open Source Software Notice
662
Index
663
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
Introduction
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe reinvents the modern SUV experience with a perfect blend of versatility, style, and technology. With an athletic stance and bold design elements, the Santa Fe embodies a commanding presence that combines sophistication with rugged capability. Designed to cater to every family’s needs, it seamlessly fits into both urban and outdoor lifestyles, making it a compelling choice for adventure seekers and daily commuters alike.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a choice of powertrains that deliver exhilarating performance and impressive efficiency. The base model features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, generating a robust 191 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission for smooth shifting. For those seeking extra power, the optional 2.5-liter turbocharged engine produces an exhilarating 277 horsepower. Additionally, a hybrid variant combines efficiency and performance for eco-conscious drivers, enhancing your driving experience with an EPA-rated fuel economy that rivals traditional sedans.
Trims
The 2025 Santa Fe is available in multiple trims, including the SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy. Each trim level offers a unique combination of luxury and advanced features to cater to various tastes and preferences. From the well-equipped SE with standard smart features to the luxurious Calligraphy trim boasting premium materials and a host of advanced technologies, there’s a perfect fit for everyone.
Features
This model comes packed with cutting-edge tech and safety features. Standard equipment includes a user-friendly 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation, and an available premium audio system. Safety is paramount, with advanced driver assistance systems such as blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and automated emergency braking ensuring peace of mind on the road.
Owner's Manual
The comprehensive owner's manual for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe offers detailed information on all aspects of car ownership. From routine maintenance schedules to troubleshooting tips, this manual ensures you maximize the capabilities and longevity of your vehicle, allowing for a seamless and enjoyable driving experience.
User manual download
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