2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual
Year:
2026
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Santa Fe
Table of Contents
- Introduction
7
Introduction
8
HYUNDAI Motor America
9
Safety messages
10
Vehicle modifications
11
Exterior overview (Front view)
14
Exterior overview (Rear view)
15
Interior overview
16
Center console overview
18
Steering wheel control overview
20
Important safety precautions
26
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
26
Restrain All Children
26
Airbag Hazards
26
Driver Distraction
26
Never Drink or Take Drugs and Drive.
27
Control Your Speed
27
Keep Your Vehicle In Proper Operating Condition - Inspecting Your Tires
27
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
27
Seats
29
Safety Precautions
32
Front Seats
33
Rear Seats
43
Head Restraints
54
Seat warmers
62
Air ventilation seats
65
Seat belts
67
Seat Belt Safety Precautions
67
Seat Belt Warning Light
68
Seat Belt Restraint System
71
Pretensioner seat belt
76
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions
78
Care of Seat Belts
81
Child Restraint System (CRS)
82
Children Always in the Rear
82
Selecting a Child Restraint System
83
Installing a Child Restraint System
85
Supplemental restraint system - airbags
93
SRS Components
95
Where are the Airbags?
96
How does the Airbag System Operate?
100
What to Expect After an Airbag Inflates
103
SRS Warning Light
104
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
105
Why didn’t My Airbag Go Off In a Collision?
112
SRS Care
118
Additional Safety Precautions
119
Instrument cluster
122
Instrument cluster control
123
Gauges and meters
124
Transmission shift indicator
131
Warning and indicator lights
131
Cluster display messages
148
Cluster display
156
Cluster display control
156
View modes
156
Vehicle settings (infotainment system)
161
Accessing your vehicle
168
Smart key
168
Immobilizer system
178
Hyundai Digital Key
179
Digital key (smartphone)
179
Digital key (Card key)
187
Used vehicle/Digital key maintenance
192
Limitations of the system
192
Fingerprint authentication system
194
Fingerprint authentication system settings
194
Fingerprint authentication system operation
196
Limitations of fingerprint authentication system
198
When purchasing a used vehicle
198
Remotely starting the vehicle
198
Door locks
200
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
200
Operating door unlocks from inside the vehicle
202
Auto door lock/unlock features
204
Electronic child safety lock
204
Theft-alarm system
206
Rear occupant alert (ROA)
208
Advanced rear occupant alert (ROA)
210
Advanced rear occupant alert settings
210
Advanced rear occupant alert operation
210
Advanced rear occupant alert precautions
212
Declaration of conformity
213
Integrated memory system
216
Storing memory positions
216
Recalling memory positions
216
Resetting the integrated memory system
217
While resetting integrated memory system
217
Seat easy access operation
217
Steering wheel
219
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
219
Tilt/telescopic steering
219
Steering wheel heater
221
Horn
222
Steering wheel grip sensor
222
Haptic warning/Steering wheel vibration warning
223
Mirrors
224
Inside rearview mirror
224
Side view mirrors
242
Reverse parking aid
245
Windows
247
Power windows
247
Sunroof
252
Sunshade
253
Tilt open/close
253
Slide open/close
254
Automatic reversal
254
Resetting the sunroof
256
Sunroof open warning
257
Dual wide sunroof
258
Sunshade (Front)/Power sunshade (Rear)
258
Tilt open/close (Front)
260
Slide open/close (Front)
261
Automatic reversal
261
Resetting the sunroof
263
Sunroof open warning
264
Hood
265
Opening the hood
265
Closing the hood
265
Power liftgate
267
Power liftgate operating conditions
267
Operating the power liftgate
269
Automatic reversal
271
Setting the power liftgate
272
Resetting the power liftgate
273
Emergency liftgate safety release
274
Smart liftgate
275
Using smart liftgate
275
Deactivating smart liftgate
276
Detecting area
277
Fuel filler door
278
Opening the fuel filler door
278
Closing the fuel filler door
279
Head-up display (HUD)
282
Head-up display settings
282
Head-up display information
283
Precautions while using the head-up display
283
Vehicle system OTA update
285
Downloading software
285
Approving software update
285
Preparing software update
285
Updating software
286
Exterior lights
288
Lighting control
288
High beam operation
290
Turn signals and lane change signals
291
Battery saver function
291
Headlight delay function
292
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
292
Reverse guide light
293
Welcome system
293
High Beam Assist (HBA)
295
High Beam Assist settings
295
High Beam Assist operation
296
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations
297
Interior lights
299
Interior lights auto off
299
Front lights
299
Rear personal lamps
300
Vanity mirror lamp
300
Glove box lamp
301
Interior button lights
301
Mood lighting
302
Cargo area lamp
303
Wipers and washers
304
Front windshield wipers
305
Front windshield washers
306
Rear window wipers and washers
307
Manual climate control system
309
Heating and air conditioning
310
System operation
317
System maintenance
318
Automatic climate control system
321
Automatic heating and air conditioning
322
Manual heating and air conditioning
324
System operation
332
System maintenance
333
Windshield defrosting and defogging
336
Manual climate control system
336
Automatic climate control system
337
Rear window defroster
338
Climate control additional features
340
Air conditioning auto-drying
340
Auto defogging system
341
Auto dehumidify
342
Recirculating air when washer fluid is used
342
Recirculating air when entering a tunnel
343
Scheduled ventilation control
344
Storage compartment
345
Two-way multi console
345
Glove box
346
Passenger seat multi tray
347
Passenger seat open tray
347
Front tray
348
Sliding tray
348
Cargo tray
349
Interior features
350
Cup holder
350
Sunvisor
352
Power outlet
352
USB charger
353
Wireless smartphone charging system
356
AC Inverter
358
Clock
360
Coat hook
360
Plastic bag hook
361
Floor mat anchor(s)
361
Rear side sunshade
362
Cargo net holder
363
Cargo security screen
364
Exterior features
366
Roof side rails
366
Hidden type assist handle
367
Infotainment system
369
USB port
369
Antenna
370
Steering wheel remote controls
371
Infotainment System
372
Bluetooth® wireless technology
372
Before driving
378
Before entering the vehicle
378
Before starting
378
Vehicle break-in process
379
Engine Start/Stop button
380
Vehicle auto-shut off
385
Operating conditions
385
Deactivating conditions
385
System operation
385
Automatic transmission
387
Automatic transmission operation
387
Cluster display message
392
Paddle shifter (manual shift mode)
394
Good driving practices
394
Braking system
396
Power-assist brakes
396
Disc brakes wear indicator
397
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
397
Auto hold
401
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
405
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
406
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
409
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
410
Crosswind Stability Control (CSC)
410
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
412
Brake Assistant System (BAS)
414
Good braking practices
414
Four wheel drive (4WD)
416
Four wheel drive (4WD) mode
417
Emergency precautions
420
Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
422
ISG system operation
422
ISG system off
425
Conditions that restart the engine
425
ISG malfunction
425
Calibrating the battery sensor
426
Smart ISG system
427
Smart ISG features
427
Drive mode integrated control system
433
Drive mode features
433
TOW mode
435
Active air flap
437
Malfunction
437
Special driving conditions
439
Hazardous driving conditions
439
Rocking the vehicle
439
Smooth cornering
440
Driving at night
440
Driving in the rain
440
Driving in flooded areas
441
Highway driving
441
Winter driving
442
Snow or icy conditions
442
Winter precautions
444
Trailer towing
447
If you decide to pull a trailer
448
Trailer equipment and accessories
451
Driving with a trailer
452
Maintenance when towing a trailer
455
Vehicle load limit
456
Before Using Driver Assistance System
466
Driver assistance system settings
467
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
469
Forward Collision-Avoidance assist settings
473
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
476
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
491
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
504
Lane Keeping Assist settings
504
Lane Keeping Assist Operation
505
Lane Keeping Assist Malfunction and Limitations
509
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
512
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
513
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
515
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
518
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
525
Safe Exit Assist settings
526
Safe Exit Assist operation
527
Safe Exit Assist malfunction and limitations
529
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
532
Manual Speed Limit Assist Operation
532
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
536
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Settings
536
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Operation
537
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Malfunction and Limitations
540
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
543
Driver Attention Warning Settings
543
Inattentive Driving Warning Operation
544
Driver Attention Warning Malfunction and Limitations
546
Forward Attention Warning (FAW)
550
Forward Attention Warning settings
550
Forward Attention Warning operation
551
Forward Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
552
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
555
Blind-Spot View Monitor Settings
556
Blind-Spot View Monitor Operation
556
Blind-Spot View Monitor Malfunction
557
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
558
Smart Cruise Control Settings
558
Smart Cruise Control Operation
559
Smart Cruise Control Malfunction and Limitations
572
Emergency Stop (ES)
579
Emergency Stop operation
579
Emergency Stop malfunction and limitations
581
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
582
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Settings
582
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Operation
583
Limitations of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
584
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
589
Lane Following Assist Settings
589
Lane Following Assist Operation
589
Lane Following Assist Malfunction and Limitations
593
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
594
Highway Driving Assist settings
595
Highway Driving Assist Operation
597
Highway Driving Assist Malfunction and Limitations
606
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
609
Rear View Monitor settings
609
Rear View Monitor Operation
610
Rear View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations
612
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
613
Surround View Monitor settings
613
Surround View Monitor Operation
615
Surround View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations
617
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
619
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance assist settings
620
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
620
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
625
Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
631
Parking Distance Warning settings
631
Parking Distance Warning Operation
632
Parking Distance Warning Malfunction and Limitations
634
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
638
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
638
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
639
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
641
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
646
Remote Smart Parking Assist Settings
646
Remote Smart Parking Assist Operation
647
Remote Smart Parking Assist Malfunction and Limitations
652
Driver Assistance System Sensors
659
Cameras
659
Radars
661
Ultrasonic sensors
663
Declaration Of Conformity
666
Front radar
666
Hazard Warning Flasher
670
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving
671
If the engine stalls while driving
671
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
671
If you have a flat tire while driving
671
If The Engine Will Not Start
672
Jump Starting
673
If The Engine Overheats
678
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
680
Check tire pressure
680
Tire pressure monitoring system
682
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
683
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale
683
TPMS Malfunction Indicator
684
Changing a tire with TPMS
685
If You Have A Flat Tire (With Spare Tire)
687
Jack and tools
687
Removing and storing the spare tire
687
Changing tires
689
Jack label
694
If You Have A Flat Tire (With Tire Mobility Kit)
696
Introduction
696
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit
697
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
698
Using the Tire Mobility Kit when a tire is flat
699
How to adjust tire pressure
703
Towing
705
Engine Compartment
712
Maintenance Services
713
Guide to hyundai genuine parts
713
Owner’s responsibility
716
Owner maintenance precautions
716
Owner Maintenance
718
Owner maintenance schedule
718
Scheduled Maintenance Services
720
Normal maintenance schedule
721
Normal maintenance schedule
725
Maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions
726
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items
729
Engine oil and filter
729
Drive belts
729
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
729
Fuel filter
729
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
729
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses
729
Air cleaner filter
729
Spark plugs
730
Cooling system
730
Engine coolant
730
Automatic Transmission fluid
730
Brake hoses and lines
730
Brake fluid
731
Parking brake
731
Brake discs, pads, calipers, and rotors
731
Drive shaft and related
731
Suspension mounting bolts
731
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
731
Air conditioning refrigerant
731
Engine Oil
732
Checking the engine oil level
732
Checking the engine oil and filter
733
Engine Coolant
735
Checking the coolant level
735
Changing coolant
738
Brake Fluid
739
Checking the brake fluid level
739
Washer Fluid
740
Checking the washer fluid level
740
Air Cleaner
741
Filter replacement
741
Cabin Air Filter
743
Filter inspection
743
Filter replacement
743
Wiper Blades
745
Blade inspection
745
Blade replacement
745
Battery
748
For longer battery life
749
Battery capacity label
750
Battery recharging
750
Reset items
752
Tires And Wheels
753
Tire Care
753
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures
754
Check tire inflation pressure
754
Tire rotation
755
Wheel alignment and tire balance
755
Tire replacement
756
Wheel replacement
757
Tire traction
757
Tire maintenance
758
Tire sidewall labeling
758
Tire terminology and definitions
761
All season tires
765
Summer tires
765
Snow tires
765
Radial-ply tires
766
Low aspect ratio tires
766
Fuses
767
Instrument panel fuse replacement
768
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
769
Fuse panel description
771
Light Bulbs
780
Headlight, parking light, turn signal light, daytime running light (DRL) replacement
781
Side repeater light replacement
782
Rear combination light replacement
782
High mounted stop light replacement
783
License plate light replacement
784
Interior light replacement
784
Appearance Care
787
Exterior care
787
Interior care
792
Emission Control System
796
1. Crankcase emission control system
796
2. Evaporative emission control system including onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
796
3. Exhaust emission control system
797
Fuel Requirements
799
Gasoline engine
799
Dimensions
804
Engine
805
Bulb Wattage
806
Tires And Wheels
807
Air Conditioning System
808
Volume And Weight
809
Reference Weight And Distance When Towing A Trailer
810
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities
811
Recommended SAE viscosity number
812
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
814
Vehicle Certification Label
815
Tire Specification And Pressure Label
816
Engine Number
817
Refrigerant Label
818
Air Conditioner Compressor Label
819
Operation In Foreign Countries
820
Hyundai Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy
821
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
822
Reporting Safety Defects
823
FCC statement
823
Consumer Information
825
Open Source Software Notice
826
Index
827
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
Owner's Manual
The Owner's Manual for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is an essential resource designed to provide comprehensive information about your vehicle. It serves as a detailed guide on operating, maintaining, and understanding the features unique to your Santa Fe. Whether you are a first-time owner or a seasoned driver, this manual helps you familiarize yourself with key functionalities, safety protocols, and maintenance schedules. By referencing the manual, you can ensure you get the most out of your Santa Fe while adhering to manufacturer recommendations. Everything from basic controls to troubleshooting guidance can be found within its pages, making it an indispensable companion for an enjoyable ownership experience.
Introduction
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is an evolution in midsize SUVs, delivering a sophisticated blend of style, comfort, and advanced technology. Distinctive in design, it features a bold front fascia and sleek silhouette that commands attention on the road. With spacious interiors and a plethora of tech options, the Santa Fe is ideal for families and adventurers alike. Emphasizing safety and reliability, the 2026 model comes equipped with innovative features that elevate every drive.
Powertrains
The 2026 Santa Fe offers an array of robust powertrains to cater to diverse driving preferences. Customers can choose from a fuel-efficient, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that combines performance with economy, or opt for a powerful V6 option for those who desire increased capability. All engines are paired with an intelligent eight-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth transitions between gears and enhanced responsiveness. For eco-conscious drivers, a hybrid variant is also available, providing an efficient and dynamic driving experience without compromising power.
Trims
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in multiple trims—SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy—each offering a unique set of features. The base SE trim offers a rich array of standard equipment, ensuring you start your journey comfortably. The SEL trim adds conveniences like a power liftgate and upgraded infotainment system. Stepping up to the Limited trim introduces luxury elements such as leather upholstery and enhanced driver-assist technologies. The top-tier Calligraphy trim exemplifies sophistication, with exclusive design elements and premium features tailored to elevate your driving experience.
Features
The 2026 Santa Fe is packed with state-of-the-art features designed for comfort, safety, and connectivity. Standard tech options include a large touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, allowing seamless integration with your smartphone. For safety, Hyundai’s SmartSense suite provides advanced driver-assist systems such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Lane Keeping Assist. The Santa Fe also prioritizes passenger comfort, boasting spacious seating, an available panoramic sunroof, and customizable ambient lighting options. Every journey is enhanced by these thoughtful features, making the Santa Fe a standout choice in the SUV market.
User manual download
The Hyundai Santa Fe owner manual for the 2026 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2026 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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