Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Driving your vehicle / Vehicle auto-shut off
If your vehicle is parked and the engine is left on for a long period of time, the engine will turn off automatically to help reduce fuel consumption and prevent accidents caused by carbon dioxide poisoning.
Operating Conditions
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer operates when all the following conditions are satisfied:
- Vehicle speed is below 1.8 mph (3 km/h), and the gear is shifted to P (Park)
- The brake pedal and accelerator pedal are not depressed
- The driver’s seat belt is unfastened
- The passenger seat is empty
- The infotainment system is not being updated
Deactivating Conditions
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer turns off when one of the situation occur:
- Vehicle speed is above 1.8 mph (3 km/h)
- The gear is shifted to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral)
- The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed
- The driver’s seat belt is fastened
- A passenger is in the passenger’s seat
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.
When all the conditions are satisfied, the Vehicle Auto-Shut Off operates and turns the engine off automatically after 60 minutes. A timer appears on the instrument cluster 30 minutes before vehicle shut off.
Other information:
Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2023 Service and Repair Manual: Blower Motor. Repair procedures
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Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2023 Service and Repair Manual: Rear Heater Unit. Components and components location
Component Location 1. Rear Heater & A/C Unit Components 1. Rear heater & blower unit assembly 2. Blower motor assembly 3. Rear power mosfet 4. Duct seal guide 5.