2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ Owners Manual

08
8-21
Storing the Flat Tire
The full size flat tire should be stored
and fixed in the vehicle until you reach
a service station.
Information
Do not store the flat tire on the spare
tire carrier underneath your vehicle.
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1. Take out the strap which is stored in
the storage box under the right rear
seat. Connect the two straps with the
buckle, if necessary, before using the
strap to fix the flat tire.
2. Place the flat tire on the floor of the
bed area.
3. Pass one end of the strap through the
wheel center and connect both strap
hooks to each D-rings (A-A’ or B-B’).
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4. Pull the strap (1) to tighten the strap
firmly.
5. Try moving the flat tire to see if it is
properly secured.
CAUTION
Never leave the flat tire unfixed in the
vehicle. An unsecured flat tire may
cause damage to the vehicle when the
vehicle makes sharp turns, suddenly
stops, or is in an accident.

Emergency Situations
8-22
Jack Label
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The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
For more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.
1. Model Name
2. Maximum allowable load
3. When using the jack, set your parking brake.
4. When using the jack, stop the engine.
5. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
6. The designated locations under the frame
7. When supporting the vehicle, the base plate of jack must be vertical under the
lifting point.
8. Shift the gear to the P position on vehicles with automatic transmission.
9. The jack should be used on firm level ground.
10. Jack manufacture
11. Production date
12. Representative company and address

08
8-23
TOWING
Towing Service
A
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If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.
For FWD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle using a tow truck as long as
the front wheels (which are the drive
wheels) are off the ground. The rear
wheels can be on the ground without the
use of dollies.
For AWD vehicles, all wheels must be off
the ground. Therefore, a flat bed trailer is
recommended.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged or the vehicle
is being towed with the rear wheels on
the ground, use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used,
the front of the vehicle should always be
lifted, not the rear.
For AWD vehicles, it must be towed
with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
NOTICE
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts. Otherwise
the vehicle may be damaged.
CAUTION
• Do not tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
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• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
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Emergency Situations
8-24
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Release EPB before turning off the
engine.
2. Place the ignition switch to the OFF
position.
3. Change the gear to N (Neutral) while
pressing the brake pedal.
4. Place the ignition switch to the ACC
position.
CAUTION
Failure to shift the gear to N (Neutral)
may cause internal damage to the
transmission.

9
Maintenance
9. Maintenance
Engine Compartment ....................................................................................... 9-3
Maintenance Services ...................................................................................... 9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ............................................................................................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................................................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................................... 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................... 9-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services ....................................................................9-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 9-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........................................................ 9-12
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .............................................. 9-14Fuel Filter ....................................................................................................................9-14
Parking Brake .............................................................................................................. 9-16
Engine Oil ......................................................................................................... 9-17
Engine Coolant ............................................................................................... 9-20
Checking the Coolant Level...................................................................................... 9-20
Changing Coolant ...................................................................................................... 9-22
Brake Fluid ....................................................................................................... 9-23Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................................................................. 9-23
Washer Fluid .................................................................................................... 9-24Checking the Washer Fluid Level ..............................................................................9-24
Air Cleaner ....................................................................................................... 9-25Filter Replacement ..................................................................................................... 9-25
Cabin Air Filter ..................................................................................................9-27Filter Inspection.......................................................................................................... 9-27
Filter Replacement ..................................................................................................... 9-27
Wiper Blades ................................................................................................... 9-28Blade Inspection ........................................................................................................9-28
Blade Replacement ....................................................................................................9-28
Battery .............................................................................................................. 9-31For Best Battery Service ............................................................................................ 9-32
Battery Capacity Label ............................................................................................... 9-32
Battery Recharging ....................................................................................................9-33
Reset Items .................................................................................................................9-34

9
Tires and Wheels ............................................................................................. 9-35Tire Care ......................................................................................................................9-35
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........................................................9-35
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .....................................................................................9-36
Tire Rotation ............................................................................................................... 9-37
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .......................................................................... 9-38
Tire Replacement ...................................................................................................... 9-38
Wheel Replacement ...................................................................................................9-39
Tire Traction ................................................................................................................9-39
Tire Maintenance........................................................................................................9-39
Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................................................................................... 9-40
Tire Terminology and Definitions ............................................................................. 9-43
All Season Tires .......................................................................................................... 9-46
Summer Tires ............................................................................................................ 9-46
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ...............................................................................................9-47
Fuses ................................................................................................................9-48Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ....................................................................... 9-49
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................... 9-50
Fuse/Relay Panel Description.................................................................................... 9-51
Light Bulbs ....................................................................................................... 9-57Headlamp, Position Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Replacement ............................................................................................................. 9-58
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement .......................................................................... 9-60
Rear Combination Lamp Replacement ................................................................... 9-60
High Mounted Stop Lamp and Top Mounted Bed Lamp /
Side Mounted Bed Lamp Replacement .................................................................. 9-62
License Plate Lamp Replacement ............................................................................ 9-63
Interior light replacement ......................................................................................... 9-63
Appearance Care ............................................................................................ 9-65
Exterior Care .............................................................................................................. 9-65
Interior Care ................................................................................................................9-7 0
Emission Control System ................................................................................ 9-73
California Perchlorate Notice ......................................................................... 9-76

9-3
09
„„Smartstream G2.5 GDISmartstream G2.5 GDI
„„Smartstream G2.5 TGDISmartstream G2.5 TGDI
The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Engine oil filler cap (2.5 T-GDI’s filler
cap is under the engine cover)
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Fuse box
8. Battery
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Maintenance
9-4
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
We recommend you have your
vehicle maintained and repaired by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An
authorized HYUNDAI dealer meets
HYUNDAI’s high service quality
standards and receives technical support
from HYUNDAI in order to provide you
with a high level of service satisfaction.
Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Service Passport provided
with the vehicle. If you’re unsure
about any servicing or maintenance
procedure, have it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES