Reading the Santa Fe battery label

The manual's Battery capacity label section explains each item on the label it illustrates:

From the Battery capacity label section of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual (code MX5a), read November 10, 2026; the 2026 edition shows the same label. The manual says the actual battery label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

For vehicles with a power liftgate, the same section notes that the power liftgate needs to be reset after the battery has been replaced.

AGM battery rules and Idle Stop and Go

The labeled Santa Fe battery is an Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery, and the manual sets these rules for it:

From the Battery recharging and Idle Stop and Go (ISG) sections of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual.

How to recharge a Santa Fe battery

The manual's By battery charger section gives two charging rates, depending on how the battery ran down:

From the Battery recharging section of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual. For the AGM battery, use only a fully automatic charger made for AGM batteries.

The manual's charging safety rules: turn off all accessories and stop the engine first; keep flames, sparks and smoking materials away; work outdoors or with plenty of ventilation; wear eye protection; remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, since you should never recharge it with the vehicle's battery cables connected; stop or slow the charge if the cells begin boiling violently; and remove the negative cable first and install it last. To disconnect the charger, turn off its main switch, unhook the negative clamp, then unhook the positive clamp.

How to jump start a Santa Fe

The manual says jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly; if in doubt, have a service technician or towing service do it. Never jump start a frozen battery. The manual's procedure:

1. Position the vehicles close enough that the jumper cables can reach, without letting the vehicles touch. Avoid fans and other moving parts in the engine compartment at all times, even with the vehicles turned off.
2. Turn off all electrical devices such as radios, lights and air conditioning. Put both vehicles in P (Park), apply the parking brakes, turn both vehicles off and open the hood.
3. Identify the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals correctly to avoid a reverse-polarity connection.
4. Connect one jumper cable to the red, positive (+) battery terminal of your Santa Fe, then the other end to the red, positive (+) battery or jumper terminal of the assisting vehicle.
5. Connect the second cable to the black, negative (-) battery or jumper terminal of the assisting vehicle, then the other end to the chassis ground of your Santa Fe. Do not connect it to the negative (-) jumper terminal of the discharged battery: a spark could cause the battery to explode.
6. Start the assisting vehicle, let it run at about 2,000 RPM for a few minutes, then start your Santa Fe.
7. Disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: your chassis ground, the assisting vehicle's negative (-) terminal, the assisting vehicle's positive (+) terminal, then your Santa Fe's positive (+) terminal.

Then keep your Santa Fe running for at least 30 minutes at idle or driving so the battery can start the vehicle on its own; a completely discharged battery may need as long as 60 minutes of runtime to fully recharge. If the vehicle does not start after a few attempts, the manual says it probably requires service and should be inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

From the Jump Starting section of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual.

Santa Fe battery care from the owner's manual

For longer battery life, the manual says:

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery right away with a solution of water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle will not be used for an extended period, disconnect the battery cables.
• If you will not use the vehicle for a long time and it is cold enough for the battery to freeze, fully charge the battery and store it indoors.
• Always keep the battery fully charged to prevent battery case damage in low temperature areas, and never connect unauthorized devices to the battery.

The maintenance schedule in the same manual lists battery condition as an inspection item every 8,000 miles or 12 months, and its at-least-once-a-year list includes cleaning the battery and terminals. Under winter precautions, the manual notes that winter temperatures may affect battery performance, says to inspect the battery and cables, and says an authorized Hyundai dealer or a service station can check the charging level.

From the Battery, maintenance schedule and Winter precautions sections of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual.

What to reset after a battery change or disconnect

The manual lists these items as possibly needing a reset after the battery has been discharged or disconnected:

• Auto up/down window
• Power liftgate
• Utility view
• Manual or automatic climate control system
• Integrated memory system
• Clock
• Infotainment system

Want the battery checked? Schedule service or see our battery service near elkhart.

From the Reset items section of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual. Items apply where your vehicle has them.

Hyundai of Goshen service hours

From Hyundai of Goshen's website, November 10, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.