Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically unlocked when the impact is delivered to impact sensors while the ignition switch is ON.
However, the doors may not be unlocked if mechanical problems occur with the door lock system or battery.
NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate some auto door lock/unlock features in the vehicle setting as follows;
• Speed sensing auto door lock • Auto door unlock by unlocking the driver's door • Auto door unlock when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the smart key is removed from the smart key holder.
• Auto door lock/unlock by shifting the transmission shift lever out of P (Park) or into P (Park)
If you want to activate or deactivate some door lock/unlock feature, refer to the “vehicle setting” in this chapter.
See also:
Good Braking Practices
WARNING:
o Whenever leaving vehicle or parking, always set the parking brake as far as
possible and fully engage the vehicle's transaxle into the P (Park) position (automatic
transaxle) or in ...
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
• Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front
of the vehicle to lock.
• If you lock the door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock automatically.
• From the driv ...
Driving Impressions
The Santa Fe is one of the friendliest and easiest of the smaller SUVs to
drive, and it handles adeptly and performs admirably. Its bulging fenders, which
are uncommon on SUVs, actually make a dif ...