2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ Owners Manual

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Air bag inflation conditions
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Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate
in a frontal collision depending on the
severity of impact of the front collision.
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Side and curtain air bags
Side and curtain air bags are designed
to inflate when an impact is detected by
side collision sensors depending on the
severity, from a side impact collision.
Although the driver’s and front
passenger’s air bags are designed to
inflate in frontal collisions, they also may
inflate in other types of collisions if the
front impact sensors detect a sufficient
impact. Side and curtain air bags are
designed to inflate in side impact
collisions, but they may inflate in other
collisions if the side impact sensors
detect a sufficient impact.
Also, the side and curtain air bags are
designed to inflate when a rollover
is detected by a rollover sensor. (if
equipped with rollover sensor)
If the vehicle chassis is impacted by
bumps or objects on unimproved roads,
the air bags may deploy. Drive carefully
on unimproved roads or on surfaces not
designed for vehicle traffic to prevent
unintended air bag deployment.

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Air bag non-inflation conditions
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In certain low-speed collisions the air
bags may not deploy. The air bags are
designed not to deploy in such cases
because they may not provide benefits
beyond the protection of the seat belts.
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Front air bags are not designed to inflate
in rear collisions, because occupants
are moved backward by the force of the
impact. In this case, inflated air bags
would not provide any additional benefit.
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Front air bags may not inflate in side
impact collisions, because occupants
move in the direction of the collision,
and thus in side impacts, front air bag
deployment would not provide additional
occupant protection.
However, side and curtain air bags
and front center air bag may inflate
depending on the severity of impact.
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In an angled collision, the force of impact
may direct the occupants in a direction
where the air bags would not be able to
provide any additional benefit, and thus
the sensors may not deploy any air bags.

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Just before impact, drivers often brake
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the
front portion of the vehicle causing it
to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher
ground clearance. Air bags may not
inflate in this “underride” situation
because deceleration forces that are
detected by sensors may be significantly
reduced by such “underride” collisions.
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Front air bags may not inflate in
rollover accidents because front air bag
deployment would not provide additional
occupant protection.
However, the side and curtain air bags
and front center air bag may inflate in a
rollover situation, when it is detected by
the rollover sensor.
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Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle
collides with objects such as utility poles
or trees, where the point of impact is
concentrated and the collision energy is
absorbed by the vehicle structure.

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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-freeand
there are no parts you can safely service
by yourself. If the SRS air bag warning
light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position,
or continuously remains on, have your
vehicle immediately inspected by
anauthorized HYUNDAI dealer. Any work
on the SRS system, such as removing,
installing, repairing, or anywork on the
steering wheel, the front passenger’s
panel, front seats and roofrails must be
performed by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer. Improper handling ofthe SRS
system may result in serious personal
injury. WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death take the following precautions:
• Do not attempt to modify or
disconnect the SRS components or
wiring, including the addition of any
kind of badges to the pad covers or
modifications to the body structure.
• Do not place objects over or near
the air bag modules on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, and the
front passenger’s panel above the
glove box.
• Clean the air bag pad covers with
a soft cloth moistened with plain
water. Solvents or cleaners could
adversely affect the air bag covers
and proper deployment of the
system.
• Always have inflated air
bagsreplaced by an authorized
HYUNDAIdealer.
• If components of the air bag system
must be discarded, or if the vehicle
must be scrapped, certain safety
precautions must be observed.
Consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for the necessary information.
Failure to follow these precautions
could increase the risk of personal
injury.

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Additional Safety Precautions
Passengers should not move out of
or change seats while the vehicle is
moving. A passenger who is not wearing
a seat belt during a crash or emergency
stop can be thrown against the inside of
the vehicle, against other occupants, or
be ejected from the vehicle.
Do not use any accessories on seat
belts. Devices claiming to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the seat
belt can reduce the protection provided
by the seat belt and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Do not modify the front seats.
Modification of the front seats could
interfere with the operation of the
supplemental restraint system sensing
components or side air bags.
Do not place items under the front
seats. Placing items under the front seats
could interfere with the operation of the
supplemental restraint system sensing
components and wiring harnesses.
Do not cause impact to the doors.
Impact to the doors when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON or START
position may cause the air bags to
inflate.
Modifications to accommodate
disabilities. If you require modification
to your vehicle to accommodate
a disability, contact the HYUNDAI
Customer Connect Center at 800-633-
5151.
Adding equipment to or modifying
your air bag equipped vehicle
If you modify your vehicle by changing
your vehicle’s frame, bumper system,
front end or side sheet metal or ride
height, this may affect the operation of
your vehicle’s air bag system.
Air Bag Warning Labels
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Air bag warning labels, required by the
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), are attached
to alert the driver and passengers of
potential risks of the air bag system. Be
sure to read all of the information about
the air bags that are installed on your
vehicle in this Owners Manual.

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Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster ............................................................................................ 4-4Instrument Cluster Control ..........................................................................................4-5
Instrument panel illumination ...................................................................................4-5
Gauges and Meters ......................................................................................................4-5
Speedometer .............................................................................................................4-5
Tachometer ................................................................................................................4-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................................... 4-6
Fuel gauge ................................................................................................................. 4-6
Outside temperature gauge ...................................................................................... 4-7
Odometer ................................................................................................................... 4-7
Distance to empty .................................................................................................... 4-8
Fuel economy (for 10.25-inch cluster) .................................................................... 4-8
Transmission Shift Indicator ....................................................................................... 4-9
Warning and Indicator Lights ..................................................................................... 4-9
Seat belt warning light ............................................................................................. 4-9
Air bag warning light ................................................................................................ 4-9
Parking brake warning light .................................................................................... 4-10
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ........................................................... 4-11
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light .......................... 4-11
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light .......................................................... 4-12
Charging system warning light ............................................................................... 4-12
Engine oil pressure warning light ........................................................................... 4-12
Low fuel level warning light .................................................................................... 4-13
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .......................................................................... 4-13
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light ....................................................... 4-14
AUTO HOLD indicator light ..................................................................................... 4-15
Low tire pressure warning light .............................................................................. 4-15
Forward Safety warning light ................................................................................. 4-16
Lane Safety indicator light ..................................................................................... 4-16
4 Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light ........................................................................ 4-16
4 Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK Indicator Light ............................................................4-17
LED headlight warning light .....................................................................................4-17
Icy road warning light ............................................................................................. 4-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light ................................................... 4-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light ........................................... 4-18
Immobilizer Indicator Light (without smart key) .................................................. 4-19
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key) ........................................................ 4-19
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light ........................................................4-20
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................................4-20
High beam indicator light .......................................................................................4-20
4. Instrument Cluster

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High Beam Assist indicator light ..............................................................................4-21
Cruise Indicator Light ...............................................................................................4-21
Master warning light .................................................................................................4-21
LCD Display Messages for Vehicles Equipped with Smart Key ............................... 4-22
Shift to P ................................................................................................................... 4-22
Low key battery ........................................................................................................ 4-22
Press START button while turning wheel ............................................................... 4-22
Check steering wheel lock system ........................................................................ 4-22
Press brake pedal to start engine .......................................................................... 4-22
Key not in vehicle ..................................................................................................... 4-22
Key not detected ...................................................................................................... 4-22
Press START button again ...................................................................................... 4-22
Press START button with key .................................................................................. 4-23
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse .................................................................................. 4-23
Shift to P or N to start engine ................................................................................ 4-23
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices ......................................... 4-23
Door, Hood, Tailgate open indicator ...................................................................... 4-24
Sunroof open indicator ............................................................................................ 4-24
Low tire pressure ..................................................................................................... 4-24
Lights ........................................................................................................................4-25
Wiper ........................................................................................................................ 4-25
Low washer fluid ...................................................................................................... 4-25
Low fuel .................................................................................................................... 4-25
Low engine oil .......................................................................................................... 4-25
Engine overheated ..................................................................................................4-26
Check headlight .......................................................................................................4-26
Check turn signal .....................................................................................................4-26
Check headlamp LED ..............................................................................................4-26