Features of your vehicle
Immobilizer system
To activate the immobilizer sys-
tem:
✽ NOTICE
When starting the engine, do not use
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
ignition key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key into
the ignition switch and turn it to ON,
it checks to verify if the ignition key is
valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
Turn the ignition key to the OFF posi- the key with other immobilizer keys
tion. The immobilizer system acti- around. Otherwise the engine may
vates automatically. Without a valid not start or may stop soon after it
ignition key for your vehicle, the starts. Keep each key separate in
engine will not start.
order to avoid a starting malfunction.
To deactivate the immobilizer
system:
Insert the ignition key into the key
cylinder and turn it to the ON position.
CAUTION
Do not put metal accessories
near the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt
the transponder signal and may
prevent the engine from being
started.
WARNING
In order to prevent theft of your
vehicle, do not leave spare keys
anywhere in your vehicle. Your
Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and
should be kept confidential. Do
not leave this number anywhere
in your vehicle.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
✽ NOTICE
If you need additional keys or lose
your keys, contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Product Specification
Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Santa Fe Manuals |
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Document Type | Owners Manual |
Language | English |
Product Brand | Hyundai, Santa Fe |
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