Hyundai Santa Fe: Smart key / Opening the liftgate. Remotely starting vehicle

Opening the liftgate

To open the liftgate:

1. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.

2. Press either the liftgate open/close button on the vehicle or press and hold the liftgate open button on the smart key for more than one second. The hazard warning lights will blink two times and the liftgate will open.

Remotely starting vehicle (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 feet (10 m) from the vehicle.

2. Press the Remote Start button for more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds after pressing the door lock button.

3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the engine will start.

4. To turn off the remote start function, press the Remote Start button once.

Information

• The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the remote start function to start.
• The engine turns off if you get on the vehicle without a registered smart key.
• The engine turns off if you do not get on the vehicle within 10 minutes after remotely starting the vehicle.
• The Remote Start button may not operate if the smart key is not within 32 feet (10 m).
• The vehicle will not remotely start if the engine hood or liftgate is opened.
• Do not idle the engine for a long period.