2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ Owners Manual

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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
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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.

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Closing the tailgate
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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
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• 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.

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Removing the tailgate
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[A] : rear camera connector (If equipped)
1. Disconnect connectors located on the
bottom side of the tailgate.
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2. Disconnect both support cable. And
tilt the tailgate to roughly 45 degrees
from the full open position.
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3. Pull up the tail gate and out
disconnecting the right hand side
hinge.
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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.

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Rear Bumper Steps
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1. Center Step
2. Top Step
3. Corner Step
Use the rear bumper steps shown for
easier access to the pickup bed.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear bumper
steps:
• Do not apply more than 330.7lbs. (150
kgf) of weight onto each step.
• Do not jump or bounce on the steps
of the bumper.
• Do not allow more than one person
to stand on the rear bumper at a
time.
CAUTION
Do not allow others to step or ride on
the rear bumper while vehicle is in
motion.
Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
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1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure Driver’s door is unlocked.
3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel
filler door.
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4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to
access the fuel tank cap.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn
it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.

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Information
The fuel filler door will unlock when
Driver’s door is unlocked.
To unlock fuel filler door:
• Press the unlock button on your remote
key or smart key
• Press the Central Door unlock button
on armrest trim of driver’s door
The fuel filler door will lock when Driver’s
door is locked.
To lock fuel filler door:
• Press the lock button on your remote
key or smart key
• Press the Central Door lock button on
armrest trim of driver’s door
ÃAll doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph. Fuel
filler door is also locked when vehicle
speed exceeds 9 mph.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. Do not pry on the
door. If necessary, spray around the door
with an approved deicer fluid (do not use
radiator antifreeze) or move the vehicle to
a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.
Information
To lock the fuel filler door, make sure the
fuel filler door is completely closed. Press
the LOCK button on the remote key or
smart key to lock your vehicle. The fuel
filler door will also lock.
Note that if the fuel filler door is not
completely closed when the vehicle is
locked, the fuel filler door will not be
locked.
CAUTION
Make sure the fuel filler door is
completely closed before driving
through a car wash or operating a high
pressure spray washer.
WARNING
Automotive fuel is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
• Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station.
• Before refueling, note the location of
the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe
distance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source,
with your bare hand.
• Do not use mobile phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.

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• Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling.
You can generate a buildup of
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any item
or fabric capable of producing
static electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. If you must re-enter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous
static electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle
or other fuel source, with your bare
hand.
• When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact
between your bare hand and the
vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.
• Use only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to carry and
store fuel.
• When refueling, always shift the
gear to the P (Park) position, set the
parking brake, and place the ignition
switch to the LOCK or Engine Start/
Stop button to OFF position. Sparks
produced by electrical components
related to the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
• Do not use matches or a lighter and
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette
in your vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.• Do not over-fill or top-off your
vehicle tank, which can cause
gasoline spillage.
• If a fire breaks out during refueling,
leave the vicinity of the vehicle, and
immediately contact the manager
of the gas station and then contact
the local fire department. Follow any
safety instructions they provide.
• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and thus
subject you to the risk of fire and
burns. Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap is
venting fuel or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until the condition stops
before completely removing the cap.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
Information
Make sure to refuel your vehicle according
to the “Fuel Requirements” section in
suggested in chapter 1.
NOTICE
• Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.
• If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
HYUNDAI cap or the equivalent
specified for your vehicle. An
incorrect fuel filler cap can result
in a serious malfunction of the fuel
system or emission control system.

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LIGHTING
Exterior Lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of the
following positions:
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1. OFF position
2. AUTO headlamp position
3. Position lamp position
4. Headlamp position
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day, especially
after dawn and before sunset. The
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) should
be illuminated whenever you are driving
during daylight hours. The DRL system
will be ON when the headlamp stalk is
in the OFF or the AUTO Position (when
daylight is detected) and the Electronic
Parking Brake (EPB) is released.
The DRL system will turn off when:
• The headlamps are ON.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The vehicle is turned off.
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AUTO headlamp position
The position lamp and headlamp will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of daylight as
measured by the ambient light sensor (1)
at the upper end of the dash board.
Even with the AUTO headlamp feature
in operation, it is recommended to
manually turn ON the headlamps when
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such
as tunnels and parking facilities.
NOTICE
• Do not cover or spill anything on the
sensor (1) located at the upper end of
the dash board.
• Do not clean the sensor using
a window cleaner, the cleanser
may leave a light film which could
interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint or
other types of metallic coating on
the front windshield, the AUTO
headlamp system may not work
properly.

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Position lamp position ()
The position lamp, license plate lamp
and instrument panel lamp are turned
ON.
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Headlamp position ()
The headlamp, position lamp, license
plate lamp and instrument panel lamp
are turned ON.
Information
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlamp.
High beam operation
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To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The lever
will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light when
the headlamp high beams are switched
on.
To turn off the high beam headlamp, pull
the lever towards you. The low beams
will turn on.
WARNING
Do not use high beam when there are
other vehicles approaching you. Using
high beam could obstruct the other
driver’s vision.
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To flash the high beam headlamp, pull
the lever towards you, then release the
lever. The high beams will remain ON as
long as you hold the lever towards you.