Hyundai Santa Fe 2022 Owner's Manual page 350

Starting the engine
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.
Information
• The vehicle will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the hybrid system may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ACC or ON position, any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. When the smart key is not in the
vehicle, the " " indicator will blink
and the warning "Key not in vehicle"
will come on. When all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle when in the ACC position or
if the hybrid system is ON.
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift button is in P
(Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button. If
the vehicle starts, the "
will come on.
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.
• Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.
• If ambient temperature is low,
the " " indicator may remain
illuminated longer than the normal
amount of time.
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" indicator
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