How to Jump Start a Hyundai Santa Fe

1. Park the vehicles close enough for the cables to reach without touching, turn off all electrical devices, shift both into P, apply the parking brake, and turn both vehicles OFF.
2. Open the engine hood and identify the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals correctly.
3. Connect one jumper cable to the red, positive (+) battery terminal of your vehicle (1).
4. Connect the other end of that cable to the red, positive (+) battery/jumper terminal of the assisting vehicle (2).
5. Connect the second cable to the black, negative (-) battery/jumper terminal of the assisting vehicle (3).
6. Connect the other end of the second cable to the chassis ground of your vehicle (4).
7. Start the assisting vehicle and run it at about 2,000 RPM for a few minutes, then start your vehicle.
8. Disconnect the cables in exact reverse order: (4), (3), (2), then (1).

• Never connect the cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery; a spark could make the battery explode.
• Keep your vehicle running at least 30 minutes at idle or driving; a fully discharged battery may need up to 60 minutes.
• Use only a 12-volt power supply and do not push-start the vehicle.

Source: 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe owner's manual, PDF pages 675, 676, 677. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.