From within about 32 feet, press Lock and then hold Remote Start for more than two seconds within four seconds; press Remote Start once to stop the engine.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2025 U.S.-market gasoline Santa Fe vehicles equipped with the Remote Start smart-key button; this record is not scoped to the hybrid powertrain.
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for 2025 U.S.-market gasoline Santa Fe vehicles equipped with the Remote Start smart-key button; this record is not scoped to the hybrid powertrain.
- 2025 Santa Fe gasoline models with Smart Key Remote Start
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Park outdoors in a ventilated location, shift to Park and make sure the hood and liftgate are closed.
- 02
Stand within approximately 32 feet and press the smart-key Lock button.
- 03
Within four seconds, press and hold Remote Start for more than two seconds; confirm the hazards flash and the engine starts.
- 04
Enter with a registered smart key within 10 minutes, or press Remote Start once to stop the engine early.
Important limits
- Never remote-start in a closed garage or another poorly ventilated area.
- Remote start is blocked when the hood or liftgate is open and the engine stops after 10 minutes if no registered key enters.
Quick checks.
- ✓If it does not start, repeat the Lock-to-Remote-Start sequence within four seconds and move closer.
- ✓Check that the vehicle is in Park and that the hood and liftgate are fully latched.
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual — Smart Key Remote Start
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