Hold the rear hatch button for about 2 seconds and it will unlock only the rear hatch one time, open it to load / unload your stuff..close it then it will automatically lock itself.
The lift gate button on this model does nothing but unlock. However on the 2015 model now it operates the power assisted lift gate. I can only assume that hyundai designed the key with the view to adding it at a later date and not needing to modify it.
The proximity key will sense when you are at the rear of the Santa Fe and with all doors locked, pushing the soft button on the rear door will open the hatch while keeping the other doors locked. Once closed and the proximity key removed from the area, all doors are again locked. Unless all doors are unlocked you can't open the rear hatch, you will need the proximity key on you to open the rear hatch.
I own the Santa fe sport 2.4 fwd (with all the teh packages) and my parents own the top of the line awd santa fe limited and the key fobs look identical. Thing is that in the santa fe (the three row version) if you hold the trunk button the trunk opens and closes automatically. I think Hyundai simply overlooked the fact that they printed hold on the Santa Fe sport 'smart' key fobs as well. Therefore, it does nothing if you hold it. They also fail to mention in their manual how to stop the side-mirrors from folding when you reverse (place the power mirror selector in the middle), so I think there is just soo much detail it is impossible to find it all before releasing the car.
It might just be me but i like the fact that this car only has a back up camora. I mean really people how much more dobyou need? Look before you drive. People are starting to rely on these technologies way to much. Lift the hatch yourself. They are not heavy. So what if you have to hold a button down for two secounds to have it roll down. At least you dont actually have to do it manually. Ibswear people are just getting dummer and more lazy as time goes on.
I agree somewhat. I rented a Kia Sorrento, when you backed up and someone walks behind you it beeps. A VERY nice feature. Surprised this does not have it. We still turn completely around when backing up so the beep warning is very nice. The camera is really best for parking in particular parallel parking.
The hatch button will unlock the hatch. Now you would only utilize the button on the key fob if you are far away from the vehicle and only want to unlock the hatch for someone while keeping the rest of the car locked. I have a Santa Fe sport 20.t Limited 2013 and to be honest I have never used it. As long as the key fob is in on you, it will simply unlock using the standard trunk release handle. My thoughts, I know Hyundia has their next 5 models of this vehicle already lined up and decided. I'm thinking that hatch button will eventually correspond to a Auto lift gate for maybe the 2016 model maybe for the 2015's if there lucky. :)
Such a gorgeous car! I will be purchasing one after my Mustang GT dies. That's right, I'm going from a Mustang GT to a Santa Fe! :P My family has owned Santa Fes for 10 years, and my hubby drives a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. We love it.
this button working only when the car is off if u want to open the hatchback door you can open it without opining the main doors it will open it only and when u close is car will close auto
Seems more refined then our new Mazda CX5 Grand Touring. Does the system tell you which tire is low? Does the suspension seem wishy washy like the Sorrento? How is the fuel economy? This seems like a nice car, these crossovers in general are outstanding around town vehicles.
johnnieace45 I have the 2015 Santa Fe Sport and it has ALL of that backup camera, beeping, side mirror warning system, heated seats, three adjustments for the driving system, comfort, normal and sport. I like the sport setting as everything rides firmer and you can take tighter turns. This is a well put together vehicle. The only thing I do not like about it is that the passenger power seat does not adjust upwards as the drivers seat does. That would be great for shorter people since I bought it for exactly that reason, a better view of the road and to move dogs and more things. Even the new ford edge is copying most of its features.
One thing I wish vehicle reviewers would focus on more is bluetooth functionality. I really love it in my truck both for handling calls and listening to music but very few people mention it in their reviews
I was confused when I got the car and then I learned that it only unlocks the truck....I’m pretty sure that it’s for just putting something in the trunk without getting in the car to drive.ps. It locks automatically when you just use the trunk button on the key when you close it.
This guy needs to understand the difference between saying Honda and Hyundai. A car reviewer should be able to do that easily. Honda is pronounced the way it is (hon-da) and Hyundai is pronounced Hun - day.
Grant, you're a great reviewer, however, it is important that you learn to pronounce the name correctly. Many people will find it offensive that you haven't bothered to learn the proper way to say Hyundai. Allow me to teach you along with others who may not know as well. First off, it is not Honday. That is very very wrong and way off base. It would be like someone calling you Grunt. Is that you're name? Obviously not. Wouldn't you find it offensive if someone didn't learn to pronounce your name correctly and just called you Grunt? People would chuckle and you would be annoyed. Well, same thing here. The proper pronunciation for Hyundai (현대) is "Hyeondae." I like to romanize it as "Hee-yun Deh" for English speakers.... You're better off just saying it like "Sunday," but with an H. Say it smooth and fast and there you go. Good enough. Hyundai like (H)unday. That'll be good enough although still not 100%. Hyundai spelled (현대) is broken down to "현" = Hyun ..and... "대" = Deh ...I hope this helps. Remember....Hyundai like Sunday...
where I'm from, we pronounce it Ha-yun-Die. lol. I think you're back to square one with your 'Sunday' Analogy. Sunday is also pronounced 'Honday' just like Grunt calls it. lol. I'd stick to Hee-yun-Deh. New Thinking New Possibilities!
Hold the rear hatch button for about 2 seconds and it will unlock only the rear hatch one time, open it to load / unload your stuff..close it then it will automatically lock itself.
I just bought a 2014 Santa Fe Sport and LOVE IT!
I know this was posted two years ago but do you still have it and like it? Is it fast enough? Thanks
@ Charles D. It’s very very fast if you have the turbo engine.
I have over 200k on mine and its still running great
@@jrosalia that's good to hear. I just bought a used 2015 with 101k on it and was wondering about the longevity.
The lift gate button on this model does nothing but unlock. However on the 2015 model now it operates the power assisted lift gate. I can only assume that hyundai designed the key with the view to adding it at a later date and not needing to modify it.
Best review of this car!
Does it last long
I love this truck. just buy one on Saturday!!!! wow wow
The proximity key will sense when you are at the rear of the Santa Fe and with all doors locked, pushing the soft button on the rear door will open the hatch while keeping the other doors locked. Once closed and the proximity key removed from the area, all doors are again locked. Unless all doors are unlocked you can't open the rear hatch, you will need the proximity key on you to open the rear hatch.
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I'm not interested in the way it looks. I need to know about how long the engine last & how many miles are to many in older suvs.
I own the Santa fe sport 2.4 fwd (with all the teh packages) and my parents own the top of the line awd santa fe limited and the key fobs look identical. Thing is that in the santa fe (the three row version) if you hold the trunk button the trunk opens and closes automatically. I think Hyundai simply overlooked the fact that they printed hold on the Santa Fe sport 'smart' key fobs as well. Therefore, it does nothing if you hold it. They also fail to mention in their manual how to stop the side-mirrors from folding when you reverse (place the power mirror selector in the middle), so I think there is just soo much detail it is impossible to find it all before releasing the car.
Agree with reviewer it would be optimal if the rear hatch had a pop up glass.
It might just be me but i like the fact that this car only has a back up camora. I mean really people how much more dobyou need? Look before you drive. People are starting to rely on these technologies way to much. Lift the hatch yourself. They are not heavy. So what if you have to hold a button down for two secounds to have it roll down. At least you dont actually have to do it manually. Ibswear people are just getting dummer and more lazy as time goes on.
I agree somewhat. I rented a Kia Sorrento, when you backed up and someone walks behind you it beeps. A VERY nice feature. Surprised this does not have it. We still turn completely around when backing up so the beep warning is very nice. The camera is really best for parking in particular parallel parking.
one of the best auto reviewers on youtube! keep up the good work! perhaps review a volvo xc60 sometime? thanks!
The hatch button will unlock the hatch. Now you would only utilize the button on the key fob if you are far away from the vehicle and only want to unlock the hatch for someone while keeping the rest of the car locked.
I have a Santa Fe sport 20.t Limited 2013 and to be honest I have never used it.
As long as the key fob is in on you, it will simply unlock using the standard trunk release handle.
My thoughts, I know Hyundia has their next 5 models of this vehicle already lined up and decided. I'm thinking that hatch button will eventually correspond to a Auto lift gate for maybe the 2016 model maybe for the 2015's if there lucky. :)
Interesting that he makes the mistake and calls this the "Honda" Santa Fe when referring to the dash cluster (5:36 mark)
someone can help tell me what's the name of first music in video. Thanks
Such a gorgeous car! I will be purchasing one after my Mustang GT dies. That's right, I'm going from a Mustang GT to a Santa Fe! :P My family has owned Santa Fes for 10 years, and my hubby drives a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. We love it.
this button working only when the car is off if u want to open the hatchback door you can open it without opining the main doors it will open it only and when u close is car will close auto
this button unlock the boot lock only if the car is locked, and when u close the boot once done, the car will relock itself thus locking the boot
Seems more refined then our new Mazda CX5 Grand Touring. Does the system tell you which tire is low? Does the suspension seem wishy washy like the Sorrento? How is the fuel economy? This seems like a nice car, these crossovers in general are outstanding around town vehicles.
johnnieace45 I have the 2015 Santa Fe Sport and it has ALL of that backup camera, beeping, side mirror warning system, heated seats, three adjustments for the driving system, comfort, normal and sport. I like the sport setting as everything rides firmer and you can take tighter turns. This is a well put together vehicle. The only thing I do not like about it is that the passenger power seat does not adjust upwards as the drivers seat does. That would be great for shorter people since I bought it for exactly that reason, a better view of the road and to move dogs and more things. Even the new ford edge is copying most of its features.
One thing I wish vehicle reviewers would focus on more is bluetooth functionality. I really love it in my truck both for handling calls and listening to music but very few people mention it in their reviews
Terrific. I need one.
Thus a beauty
There was NO testdrive !!!
The lift gate button unlocks the lift gate only. That's it.
Great review
The trunk button is to only unlock the trunk
Well, that is helpful to someone
I was confused when I got the car and then I learned that it only unlocks the truck....I’m pretty sure that it’s for just putting something in the trunk without getting in the car to drive.ps. It locks automatically when you just use the trunk button on the key when you close it.
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This guy needs to understand the difference between saying Honda and Hyundai. A car reviewer should be able to do that easily.
Honda is pronounced the way it is (hon-da) and Hyundai is pronounced Hun - day.
Grant, you're a great reviewer, however, it is important that you learn to pronounce the name correctly. Many people will find it offensive that you haven't bothered to learn the proper way to say Hyundai. Allow me to teach you along with others who may not know as well. First off, it is not Honday. That is very very wrong and way off base. It would be like someone calling you Grunt. Is that you're name? Obviously not. Wouldn't you find it offensive if someone didn't learn to pronounce your name correctly and just called you Grunt? People would chuckle and you would be annoyed. Well, same thing here. The proper pronunciation for Hyundai (현대) is "Hyeondae." I like to romanize it as "Hee-yun Deh" for English speakers.... You're better off just saying it like "Sunday," but with an H. Say it smooth and fast and there you go. Good enough. Hyundai like (H)unday. That'll be good enough although still not 100%. Hyundai spelled (현대) is broken down to "현" = Hyun ..and... "대" = Deh ...I hope this helps. Remember....Hyundai like Sunday...
where I'm from, we pronounce it Ha-yun-Die. lol. I think you're back to square one with your 'Sunday' Analogy. Sunday is also pronounced 'Honday' just like Grunt calls it. lol. I'd stick to Hee-yun-Deh. New Thinking New Possibilities!
Please, please, please stop saying “now”. Had to stop listening to this repetitive blather.