Hyundai Santa Fe: Exterior features / Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and set the parking brake.
Then do one of the following:
1. Unlock all doors with the Door Unlock button on your remote key or smart key.
Press the liftgate handle button and open the liftgate.
2. Press and hold the liftgate open button on the remote key or smart key. Press
the liftgate handle button and open the liftgate.
3. With the Smart Key in your possession, press the liftgate handle button and
open the liftgate.
Closing the liftgate
Lower the liftgate lid and press down until it locks. To be sure the liftgate
lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again without pressing
the liftgate handle button.
WARNING
Always keep the liftgate lid completely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases containing carbon monoxide (CO)
may enter the vehicle and serious illness or death may result.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the liftgate lift cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the liftgate before driving.
Information
In cold and wet climates, liftgate lock and liftgate mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
Do not hold the part (gas lifter) that supports the liftgate. Be aware that
the deformation of the part may cause vehicle damage and a risk of injury.
WARNING
- NEVER allow anyone to occupy the luggage compartment of the vehicle
at any time. If the liftgate is partially or totally latched and the person
is unable to get out, serious injury or death could occur due to lack of ventilation,
exhaust fumes and rapid heat build-up, or because of exposure to cold weather
conditions. The luggage compartment is also a highly dangerous location in the
event of a crash because it is not a protected occupant space but is a part
of the vehicle’s crush zone.
- Your vehicle should be kept locked and keys should be kept out of
the reach of children. Parents should teach their children about the dangers
of playing in luggage compartments.
Emergency liftgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency liftgate safety release lever located
on the bottom of the liftgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage
compartment. The liftgate can be opened by doing as follows:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right by a key.
3. Push up the liftgate.
WARNING
- For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency
liftgate safety release lever in the vehicle and how to open the liftgate if
you are accidentally locked in the luggage compartment.
- No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment of the
vehicle at any time. The luggage compartment is a very dangerous location in
the event of a crash.
- Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use with extreme caution,
especially while the vehicle is in motion.
Opening the hood
1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push up the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood...
Power liftgate operating conditions
The power liftgate operates when the gear is in P (Park) with the engine running.
However, the power liftgate will operate regardless of the gear position when the
engine is off...
Other information:
You can start the vehicle using the Remote Start button of the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button within 10 m (32 feet) from the vehicle.
2. Press the remote start ( ) button for over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after
locking the doors...
Check the Parking Brake warning light by pressing the Engine Stop/Start button
to the ON position.
This light will be illuminated when the parking brake is applied with the Engine
Stop/Start button in the START or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake is released and the Parking Brake warning
light is OFF...
Categories
Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer
to “Engine Oil” section in chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil as required.
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