2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ Owners Manual

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Convenient Features
Accessing Your Vehicle ..................................................................................... 5-4Remote Key ...................................................................................................................5-4
Smart Key ......................................................................................................................5-7
Immobilizer System ................................................................................................... 5-14
Hyundai Digital Key ......................................................................................... 5-15
Door Locks ....................................................................................................... 5-32
Operating Door Locks From Outside the Vehicle .................................................... 5-32
Operating Door Unlocks from Inside the Vehicle .................................................... 5-34
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Features ..............................................................................5-36
Child-protector Rear Door Locks ..............................................................................5-36
Theft-alarm System .........................................................................................5-37
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) ............................................................................ 5-38
Rear Occupant Alert Operation ................................................................................5-38
Steering Wheel ................................................................................................ 5-39
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....................................................................................5-39
Tilt / Telescopic Steering .......................................................................................... 5-40
Heated Steering Wheel ............................................................................................. 5-40
Horn............................................................................................................................. 5-41
Mirrors ............................................................................................................. 5-42Inside Rearview Mirror ...............................................................................................5-42
Side View Mirrors ....................................................................................................... 5-52
Windows .......................................................................................................... 5-54
Power Windows .......................................................................................................... 5-55
Rear Sliding Window .................................................................................................5-58
Sunroof ............................................................................................................ 5-59Sunshade ....................................................................................................................5-59
Tilt Open/Close.......................................................................................................... 5-60
Slide open/close ........................................................................................................ 5-60
Automatic Reversal ................................................................................................... 5-61
Resetting the sunroof ................................................................................................5-62
Sunroof Open Warning ..............................................................................................5-63
Exterior Features ............................................................................................. 5-64Hood ........................................................................................................................... 5-64
Tailgate ........................................................................................................................5-65
Rear Bumper Steps ................................................................................................... 5-68
Fuel Filler Door .......................................................................................................... 5-68
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Lighting ............................................................................................................. 5-71Exterior Lights ............................................................................................................. 5-71
High Beam Assist (HBA) .................................................................................5-75High Beam Assist Settings ......................................................................................... 5-75
High Beam Assist Operation ...................................................................................... 5-76
High Beam Assist Malfunction and Limitations ....................................................... 5-77
Interior Lights .................................................................................................. 5-78Interior Lamp AUTO OFF ............................................................................................ 5-78
Front Lamps ................................................................................................................ 5-78
Rear Lamps ................................................................................................................ 5-79
Vanity Mirror Lamp .................................................................................................... 5-79
Glove Box Lamp ........................................................................................................ 5-80
Welcome System ...................................................................................................... 5-80
Wipers and Washers ....................................................................................... 5-82Windshield Wipers .....................................................................................................5-82
Windshield Washers .................................................................................................. 5-84
Manual Climate Control System .................................................................... 5-85Heating and Air Conditioning ................................................................................... 5-86
System Operation ...................................................................................................... 5-90
System Maintenance ................................................................................................. 5-91
Automatic Climate Control System ............................................................... 5-93Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning ................................................................ 5-94
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning ......................................................................5-95
Multi Air Mode ........................................................................................................... 5-101
System Operation ..................................................................................................... 5-102
System Maintenance ............................................................................................... 5-104
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging .........................................................5-106
Manual Climate Control System.............................................................................. 5-106
Automatic Climate Control System..........................................................................5-107
Rear window defroster ............................................................................................ 5-108
Climate Control Additional Features ............................................................5-109Auto Defogging System on Models with Automatic Temperature Control .......... 5-109
Auto Dehumidify ....................................................................................................... 5-110
Recirculating Air when washer fluid is used ............................................................. 5-111
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation ................................................................................ 5-111
Automatic Controls for the Driver Based on Climate Control System Settings ..... 5-111

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Storage Compartment .................................................................................... 5-112Center Console Storage ............................................................................................ 5-112
Glove Box ................................................................................................................... 5-113
Storage Box Under the Rear Seat ............................................................................. 5-113
Luggage Compartment Features ..................................................................5-114Tonneau Cover ........................................................................................................... 5-114
Sidewall Molded in Features .................................................................................... 5-117
Underbed Storage ..................................................................................................... 5-119
Sidewall Side Storage ............................................................................................... 5-121
Tie Down ....................................................................................................................5-122
Rail and cleat system ................................................................................................5-123
Interior Features ............................................................................................. 5-124Cup Holder ................................................................................................................ 5-124
Sunvisor .....................................................................................................................5-125
Power Outlet ..............................................................................................................5-125
USB Charger ............................................................................................................. 5-126
Wireless Smart Phone Charging System ................................................................. 5-127
Clock .........................................................................................................................5-129
Coat Hook ................................................................................................................. 5-130
Floor Mat Anchor(s) .................................................................................................. 5-130
Exterior Features .............................................................................................5-131Roof Rack .................................................................................................................. 5-131
Infotainment System ..................................................................................... 5-132USB Port .....................................................................................................................5-132
Antenna ......................................................................................................................5-132
Steering Wheel Remote Controls ............................................................................ 5-133
Infotainment System ............................................................................................... 5-134
Voice Recognition .................................................................................................... 5-134
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ............................................................................. 5-134
How Vehicle Radio Works .........................................................................................5-135
5. Convenient Features

Convenient Features
5-4
Remote Key (if equipped)
ONX4OB051001ONX4OB051001
Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key, which
you can use to lock or unlock the driver
and passenger doors or the tailgate.
1. Door Lock
2. Door Unlock
3. Tailgate Open (if equipped)
4. Panic
Locking
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the
remote key.
3. The doors will lock. The hazard
warning lights will blink.
4. Make sure the doors are locked by
pulling the outside door handle.
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in
your vehicle with children that are
unattended or unsupervised.
Children could place the key in the
ignition switch or could operate the
power windows or other vehicle
controls or even cause the vehicle to
move. This could result in serious injury
or death.
Unlocking
To unlock:
1. Press the Door Unlock button (2) on
the remote key.
2. The doors will unlock. The hazard
warning lights will blink two times.
• Two press unlock setting :
If you press the door unlock button
on the remote key again within
four seconds, then all the doors will
unlock. Two press unlock setting can
be changed according to owner’s
preference in the cluster User Settings
mode.
• User settings mode method :
Select or deselect the ‘Two Press
Unlock’ feature in the User Settings
mode on the cluster LCD display (User
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5-5
Opening the tailgate
Press and hold the The Tailgate Open
button (3) for 1 second. The rear lamps
will flash and the tailgate will fall with
dampening.
Panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if Panic
button (4) is pressed for more than 1
second. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the transmitter.
Information
The word “HOLD” is written on the
button to inform you that you must press
and hold the button for more than one
second.
Start-up
For detailed information refer to “Key
Ignition Switch” in chapter 6.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key:
• Keep the remote key away from
liquids or any type of extreme heat.
If water or liquid gets inside of the
remote or if the remote is subjected
to extreme heat, damage to the
internal circuit may result. This
would void the vehicle warranty.
• Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
• Protect the remote key from extreme
temperatures.
Mechanical key (if equipped)
ONX4OB051002ONX4OB051002
If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.
To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold
automatically.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button.
NOTICE
Do not fold the key without pressing the
release button. This may damage the
key.
Remote key precautions
The remote key may not operate under
the following conditions :
• The key is in the ignition switch.
• You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 32 feet [10 m]).
• The remote key battery is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The remote key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the remote key.

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When the remote key does not work
correctly, unlock and lock the door
with the mechanical key. If you have a
problem with the remote key, contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the remote key is in close proximity to
your mobile phone, the signal could be
blocked by your mobile phone’s normal
operational signals.
This is especially important when the
phone is active such as making and
receiving calls, text messaging, and/or
sending/receiving emails.
Avoid placing the remote key and your
mobile phone in the same location and
always try to maintain an adequate
distance between the two devices.
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
NOTICE
Keep the remote key away from
electromagnetic materials that block
electromagnetic waves to the key
surface.
Battery replacement
OPD046002OPD046002
Battery Type: CR2032
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the cover.
2. Remove the old battery and insert the
new battery. Make sure the battery
position is correct.
3. Reinstall the rear cover of the remote
key.
If you suspect your remote key might
have sustained some damage, or you feel
your remote key is not working correctly,
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s)
and regulation.

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5-7
Smart Key (if equipped)
ONX4OB051003ONX4OB051003
Your HYUNDAI maybe equipped with a
smart key, which you can use to lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate, and start
the engine while just having the key in
your possession.
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Tailgate Open
4. Panic
5. Remote start
Locking your vehicle (Button type)
ODN8059001ODN8059001
To lock :
1. Close all doors, engine hood and
tailgate.
2. Carry the smart key.
3. Either press the door handle button or
press the Door Lock button (1) on the
smart key.
4. The hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound once.
5. Make sure the doors are locked by
pulling the outside door handle.

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Locking your vehicle (Touch sensor
type) (if equipped)
ODN8059236ODN8059236
1. Make sure that all doors are closed.
2. While having the Smart Key in your
possession, touch the outer part of
the door handle on or near the handle
detent for about 1 second or until you
hear the door locks actuate.
3. The doors will be locked. If the tailgate
was open, then when the tailgate is
closed it will be locked also.
The chime will sound once and the
hazard warning lights will blink.
• The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is within
28-40 inches (0.7-1 m) from the
outside door handle.
• Make sure the doors are locked by
pulling the door handle. If you locked
the door with the touch sensor on
the door handle, the doors cannot
be unlocked with the sensor within 3
seconds.Note that if you press the outside door
handle to lock the doors using the touch
sensor, 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. CAUTION
Before you leave your vehicle with the
Smart Key, verify that your vehicle is
locked. When using the touch sensor
on the front door handle, listen to hear
that the lock has actuated, and then
pull the handle within 3 seconds to
confirm the doors are locked.
(if it has been longer than 3 seconds,
verify the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the Smart Key. You
will hear a single beep.)
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in
your vehicle with children that are
unattended or unsupervised.
Children could inadvertently press
the Engine Start/Stop button or could
operate the power windows or other
vehicle controls or even cause the
vehicle to move. This could result in
serious injury or death.