Quick answer

Reduce speed, stop safely in Park with hazards on, switch off and restart while pressing the brake; if it still fails, check fuel and follow Hyundai's jump-start section.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified emergency guidance for the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid.

Retail trim / version
2025 Santa Fe Hybrid
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Published availability and qualifications

Verified emergency guidance for the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid.

Visual orientation

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.

Maintenance orientation diagram for Hyundai Santa Fe
Maintenance orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Gradually reduce speed and pull completely off the road in a safe area.

  2. 02

    Shift to Park, turn on the hazard flashers and switch the vehicle off.

  3. 03

    Press the brake and attempt one normal restart with the Engine Start/Stop button.

  4. 04

    If the hybrid system still does not operate, check fuel level and follow the manual's jump-start procedure or request assistance.

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Important limits

  • Do not attempt to continue solely on battery power when fuel is empty.
  • Work beside traffic and high-voltage components presents serious hazards; use roadside assistance when conditions are unsafe.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Check that Park is selected and the brake is fully depressed for the restart attempt.
  • ✓If the system remains off or a hybrid warning persists, stop retrying and contact an authorized Hyundai dealer or roadside service.
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Primary evidence

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Owner's Manual — When the Hybrid Vehicle Shuts Off

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