2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ tailgate

05
5-21
Remote Start with Digital Key
• Using the Hyundai Digital Key app
on your phone, press the Door Lock
button and then press the Remote
Start button (buttons must be pressed
within about 4 seconds). If all the
doors of your vehicle are closed
(including the hood and the tailgate),
the engine will be automatically
started.

Note that when the remote start
feature is activated, the hazard
warning lights will blink two times
and a chime will sound before engine
startup. Also note the following:
• The climate control system will come
on using the same settings from when
you last used the vehicle
• To turn off the engine, press the
Remote Engine Stop button within the
Hyundai Digital Key app.
• The engine will remain running for
approximately 10 minutes, and then
engine will automatically shut OFF.
• To keep the engine running, access
the vehicle and place the smartphone
on the wireless charging pad
(authentication pad) while the engine
is still in remote engine-ON mode.
For more information, refer to the Engine
Start/Stop button in chapter 6.Vehicle information Display
The digital key application displays
the vehicle information such as
driving or door conditions through the
communication with the vehicle.
• How to check : Select the vehicle
what you want to check and touch
the vehicle image, then vehicle
information display page will be
shown.
• Contents : accumulated odometer,
latest fuel economy, driving range,
fuel remaining, tire pressure, doors
lock/unlock status and last data
updated time.
ÃNote that displayed vehicle data may
be slightly different from the current
vehicle condition
ÃFor more information, please refer to
the ‘Tutorial’ on your Digital key app.

05
5-27
Inoperable condition
When using the NFC card key to lock or
unlock your vehicle, be sure to touch
the card key near the center of the door
handle to enable the sensor to activate.
Note that you must take the card out of
your wallet or purse to use the card key
correctly. If the card key is not touching
the door handle sensor or is in close
proximity to other NFC-enabled cards, it
may not work.
Note that if you attempt to use the
NFC card key to lock the doors, the
doors will not lock under the following
circumstances:
• The Smart Key is in the vehicle
• The Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ACC or ON position
• Any of the doors are open (except for
the tailgate)
If this occurs, then a chime will sound
for about 3 seconds. Check the vehicle
before attempting to lock the car again.
If you have difficulty locking or unlocking
the vehicle using the NFC card key,
remove the card key away from the door
handle sensor for a few seconds (card
key must be more than 4 inches away)
and then retry.
If the card key is damaged or bent, the
sensor on the door handle may not
properly detect the card key. If this
occurs contact your authorized Hyundai
dealer for a card key replacement.
Be careful not to damage the card
key or expose the card key to extreme
temperatures or direct sunlight for long
periods of time.
Note that when the doors have been
unlocked using the NFC digital card key,
the Lock/Unlock switch on the driver
door may not be immediately available.
(If you attempt to lock the doors using
the driver door lock switch, the doors will
lock and then immediately unlock when
you close the door.)Start-up with Card key
After placing your registered card key
onto the interior authentication pad
(wireless charger), step on the brake and
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
WARNING
• If you do not place the digital key
(card key) onto the center of the
interior authentication pad (wireless
charger) exactly, the card key may
not be recognized. If the engine is
not turned on, adjust and place the
key again.
• If you overlap and use the key
with NFC-enabled cards such as
transportation card or credit card,
the card key may not be recognized.
• If the digital key (card key) does not
work, please detach the key around
4 inches (0.1 m) from the handle
authentication pad and retry to
contact.
• The card key may be damaged due to
impact. It would not work properly if
the key is damaged. You should buy a
new card and register again.
For more information, refer to the
Engine Start/Stop button in chapter 6.

05
5-37
This system helps to protect your vehicle
and valuables. The horn will sound and
the hazard warning lights will blink
continuously if any of the following
occur:
- A door is opened without using the
remote key or smart key.
- The tailgate is opened without using
the remote key or smart key.
- The engine hood is opened.
The alarm continues for 30 seconds, then
the system resets. To turn off the alarm,
unlock the doors with the remote key or
smart key.
The Theft Alarm System automatically
sets 30 seconds after you lock the
doors and the tailgate. For the system
to activate, you must lock the doors
and tailgate from outside the vehicle by
doing one of the following:
- Using the remote key or smart key
- Pressing the button on the outside of
the door handle with the smart key in
your possession (available with button
type)
- Touching the touch sensor on the
outside of the door handle with
the smart key in your possession
(available with touch sensor type)
The hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once to indicate the
system is armed.
Once the security system is set, opening
any door, the tailgate, or the hood
without using the remote key or smart
key will cause the alarm to activate.
The Theft Alarm System will not set if the
hood, the tailgate, or any door is not fully
closed. If the system will not set, check
the hood, the tailgate, or the doors are
fully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Information
• Do not lock the doors until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If the
remaining passenger leaves the vehicle
when the system is armed, the alarm
will be activated.
• If the vehicle is not disarmed with the
remote key or smart key, open the
doors by using the mechanical key
and place the ignition switch in the
ON position (for remote key) or start
the engine (for smart key) by directly
pressing the Engine Start/Stop button
with the smart key.
• If the system is disarmed by unlocking
the vehicle, but neither a door or the
tailgate is opened within 30 seconds, the
doors will relock and the system will
rearm automatically.
Information
OHI038181LOHI038181L
Vehicles equipped with a theft alarm
system will have a label attached to the
vehicle with the following words:
1. WARNING
2. SECURITY SYSTEM
7+()7

05
5-65
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and
around the engine compartment to
ensure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects
are removed from the engine room
area or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other
combustible material is removed
from the engine compartment
- All filler caps are tightly and
correctly installed
2. Return the hood support rod to its clip
to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm
(12in.) above the closed position and
let it drop. Make sure that it locks into
place.
4. Check that the hood has engaged
properly. If the hood can be raised
slightly, it is not properly engaged.
Open it again and close it with a little
more force.
WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
ONX4OB051013ONX4OB051013
Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and
set the parking brake.
Then do one of the following:
Open the tailgate by pressing the button
on the tailgate handle or by pressing the
button on the remote key or smart key.
The tailgate is damped and the support
cables will hold the tailgate in the open
position.

Convenient Features
5-66
Closing the tailgate
ONX4OB051014ONX4OB051014
Close the tailgate by lifting upward and
ensure that both latches are properly
engaged. This can be checked by pulling
back on the gate.
WARNING
Always keep the tailgate completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the tailgate
support struts and the attached
hardware, always close the tailgate
before driving.
CAUTION
Be careful not to put your hands
between the tailgate and the pickup
bed area when closing the tailgate.
Information
In cold and wet climates, the tailgate lock
mechanism may not operate properly in
extreme cold temperatures.
WARNING
ONX4OB051015ONX4OB051015
• Ensure that both cables are properly
connected and secured before using
the tailgate or applying any load on
it.
• Do not drive with the tailgate down
even at low speeds. This may result
in death or personal injury.
• Before opening either by with the
handle or remote key or smart key
check that no one is in its path of
travel.
• When removing the tailgate ensure
that the tailgate is placed face up so
that no damage can occur to the rear
camera.
WARNING
• Allowing passengers to ride in the
pickup bed or on tailgate can result
in death or serious injury in a crash.
Make sure all passengers ride in a
seat and wear a seat belt properly.
• Your vehicle should be kept locked
and keys should be kept out of
the reach of children. Parents
should teach their children about
the dangers of playing in luggage
compartments.

05
5-67
Removing the tailgate
ONX4OB051078ONX4OB051078
[A] : rear camera connector (If equipped)
1. Disconnect connectors located on the
bottom side of the tailgate.
ONX4OB051079ONX4OB051079
2. Disconnect both support cable. And
tilt the tailgate to roughly 45 degrees
from the full open position.
ONX4OB051080ONX4OB051080
3. Pull up the tail gate and out
disconnecting the right hand side
hinge.
ONX4OB051081ONX4OB051081
4. Slide the tailgate to the right
disconnecting the left hand side
hinge. While sliding the tailgate to the
right be mindful to avoid potential
contact with the rear bumper.
WARNING
When the connector is disconnected
to remove the tailgate, cover the
connector with the connector cover
enclosed with the owner’s manual to
prevent moisture infow.

05
5-81
Headlamp and position lamp
When the headlamp (lamp switch in the
headlamp or AUTO position) is on and
all doors (and tailgate) are locked and
closed, the position lamp and headlamp
will come on for 15 seconds when the
door unlock button is pressed on the
remote key or smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button, the position lamp and
headlamp will turn off immediately.
Interior lamp
When the interior lamp switch is in the position and all doors (and tailgate)
are closed and locked, the room lamp
will come on for 30 seconds if any of the
below is performed.
• When the door unlock button is
pressed on the remote key or smart
key.
• When you put your hand in the
outside door handle while carrying the
smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button on the smart key the
lamps will turn off immediately.
Top mounted bed lamp and Side
mounted bed lamp (if equipped)
Lamps will be activated when a button
in cabin is pressed once. (Indicator on
button will illuminate when lamps are
on.) Or when underbed storage lid is
opened.
Lamps will turn Off if any of the following
occur:
• After 10 minutes of being activated.
• When remote key or smart key lock
button is pressed twice.
• When underfloor storage lid is closed
securely.
NOTICE
Bed lamps can only be activated when
vehicle is in Park (P) or Neutral (N) with
the vehicle speed is below 3.1 mph (5
km/h).

Convenient Features
5-114
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FEATURES
Tonneau Cover (if equipped)
Locking the tonneau cover
ONX4OB051059ONX4OB051059
Turn lock knob 90 degrees counter-
clockwise to lock the tonneau cover.
Unlocking the tonneau cover
ONX4OB051060ONX4OB051060
Turn lock knob 90 degrees clockwise to
unlock the tonneau cover.
Emergency release
ONX4OB051061ONX4OB051061
Push emergency release lever.
Fully opening tonneau cover
ONX4OB051062ONX4OB051062
1. Make sure that tonneau cover is
unlocked.
2. Push tonneau handle forward
until unlatched. Handle will stay in
“unlatched” position.
ONX4OB051063ONX4OB051063
3. Tonneau cover will retract and fully.
Information
The purpose of tonneau cover is to cover
the bed from rain and dirt:
• Designed to withstand rain water, some
water ingress may occur. In the tailgate
area there will be water ingress due to
lack of sealing.
• Dust can enter the compartment
through various gaps around the
tailgate area, other sealings etc.