2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ key

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Wireless Smart Phone Charging
System (if equipped)
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[A] : Indicator light, [B] : Charging pad
On certain models, the vehicle comes
equipped with a wireless smart phone
charger.
The system is available when all doors
are closed, and when the ignition switch
or the Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON (or START) position.
To charge a cellular phone
The wireless smart phone charging
system charges only the Qi-enabled
smart phones (
). Read the label on
the smart phone accessory cover or
visit your smart phone manufacturer’s
website to check whether your smart
phone supports the Qi technology.
The wireless charging process starts
when you put a Qi-enabled smart phone
on the wireless charging unit.
1. Remove other items, including the
smart key, from the wireless charging
unit. If not, the wireless charging
process may be interrupted. Place
the smart phone on the center of the
charging pad.
2. The indicator light is orange when the
smart phone is charging. The indicator
light will turn blue when phone
charging is complete.
3. You can turn ON or OFF the wireless
charging function from the Settings
menu on the instrument cluster.
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The indicator light will blink orange for 10
seconds if there is a malfunction in the
wireless charging system.
In this case, temporarily stop the
charging process, and re-attempt to
charge your smart phone again.
The system warns you with a message on
the LCD display if the smart phone is still
on the wireless charging unit after the
vehicle is turned OFF and the front door
is opened.
For some manufacturer’s smart phones,
the system may not warn you even
though the smart phone is left on the
wireless charging unit. This is due to the
particular characteristic of the smart
phone and not a malfunction of the
wireless charging.
Information
For some manufacturers’ cellular phones,
the system may not warn you even though
the cellular phone is left on the wireless
charging unit. This is due to the particular
characteristic of the cellular phone and
not a malfunction of the wireless charging.
NOTICE
• The wireless smart phone charging
system may not support certain
smart phones, which are not verified
for the Qi specification (
).
• When placing your smart phone on
the charging pad, position the phone
in the middle of the mat for optimal
charging performance. If your smart
phone is off to the side, the charging
rate may be less and in some cases
the smart phone may experience
higher heat conduction.
• In some cases, the wireless charging
may stop temporarily when the
smart key is used, either when
starting the vehicle or locking/
unlocking the doors, etc.
• When charging certain smart
phones, the charging indicator may
not change to blue when the smart
phone is fully charged.
• The wireless charging process may
temporarily stop, when temperature
abnormally increases inside the
wireless smart phone charging
system. The wireless charging
process restarts when temperature
falls to a certain level.
• The wireless charging process may
temporarily stop when there is
any metallic item, such as a coin,
between the wireless smart phone
charging system and smart phone.

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Before Driving ................................................................................................... 6-4Before Entering the Vehicle ........................................................................................ 6-4
Before Starting ............................................................................................................ 6-4
Ignition Switch .................................................................................................. 6-5
Key Ignition Switch .......................................................................................................6-5
Engine Start/Stop Button ........................................................................................... 6-8
Remote Start ............................................................................................................... 6-12
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off ................................................................................................ 6-12
Automatic Transmission ..................................................................................6-14
Automatic Transmission Operation ........................................................................... 6-14
Using the Paddle Shifters .......................................................................................... 6-19
Good Driving Practices ............................................................................................. 6-20
Dual Clutch Transmission ................................................................................ 6-21
Dual Clutch Transmission Operation ........................................................................ 6-21
Parking ........................................................................................................................6-27
Good Driving Practices .............................................................................................6-28
Braking System ............................................................................................... 6-29Power-assist Brakes ...................................................................................................6-29
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................................................................6-29
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................................................................ 6-30
Auto Hold ....................................................................................................................6-34
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................................................................................... 6-38
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............................................................................6-39
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ..................................................................... 6-42
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) ...................................................................................... 6-43
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ................................................................................. 6-44
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ................................................................................. 6-44
Good Braking Practices .............................................................................................6-47
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ........................................................6-48
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ....................................................................................6-51
AWD Operation ...........................................................................................................6-52
Emergency Precautions .............................................................................................6-55
6. Driving Your Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle

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6-5
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:
• NEVER allow children or any person
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the ignition switch or related
parts. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur.
• NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the ignition switch, or any
other control, while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your hand
or arm in this area may cause a loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Key Ignition Switch (if equipped)
OTM060051LOTM060051L[A] : LOCK, [B] : ACC
[C] : ON, [D] : START
Whenever the front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate, provided
the ignition switch is not in the ON
position. The light will go off immediately
when the ignition switch is turned on or
go off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed. (if equipped)
WARNING
• NEVER turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK or ACC position while the
vehicle is in motion except in an
emergency.
This will result in the engine turning
off and loss of power assist for the
steering and brake systems. This may
lead to loss of directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.
• Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever is in
P (Park, for automatic transmission
vehicle) position, apply the parking
brake, and turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement may
occur if these precautions are not
followed.
NOTICE
Never use aftermarket keyhole covers.
This may generate start-up failure due
to communication failure.
IGNITION SWITCH

Driving Your Vehicle
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Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionAction Notes
LOCKTo turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, push the key in at the ACC
position and turn the key towards the
LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in
the LOCK position.
The steering wheel locks to protect
the vehicle from theft. (if equipped)
ACCSome electrical accessories are
usable. The steering wheel unlocks.If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steering
wheel right and left to release.
ONThis is the normal key position when
the engine has started. All features
and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked
when you turn the ignition switch
from ACC to ON.Do not leave the ignition switch in the
ON position when the engine is not
running to prevent the battery from
discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, turn the ignition
switch to the START position. The
switch returns to the ON position
when you let go of the key.The engine will crank until you release
the key.

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Starting the engine
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to the accelerator
and/or brake pedal.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
• Keep your foot on the brake when
shifting out of P (Park). Make sure
the engine rpm is at idle before
shifting. The vehicle may move
suddenly when the brake pedal is
released if the engine RPM is high.
1. Make sure the Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) is applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position. Hold the key (maximum of
10 seconds) until the engine starts and
release it.
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Avoid hard acceleration when
the engine is still cold.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• Do not hold the ignition key in the
START position for more than 10
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before
trying again.
• Do not turn the ignition switch to
the START position with the engine
running. It may damage the starter.
• If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.

Driving Your Vehicle
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Engine Start/Stop Button (if
equipped)
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Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed.
WARNING
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the Engine
Start/Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the vehicle without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the gear in the N
(Neutral) position.
WARNING
• NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the vehicle turning off and
loss of power assist for the steering
and brake systems. This may lead
to loss of directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.
• Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the gear is in the
P (Park) position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position, and take
the Smart Key with you. Unexpected
vehicle movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
• NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the Engine Start/Stop
button or any other control while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in this area
may cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.

Driving Your Vehicle
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Starting the engine
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
• Keep your foot on the brake when
shifting out of P (Park). Make sure the
engine rpm is at idle before shifting.
The vehicle may move suddenly
when the brake pedal is released if
the engine RPM is high.
Information
• The vehicle will start by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the engine may not start.
• When the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ACC or ON position, if any
door is open, the system checks for the
smart key. When the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the “
” indicator
will blink and the warning 'Key not in
vehicle' will come on. When all doors
are closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle.1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in P(Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Avoid hard acceleration when
the engine is still cold.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
Do not race the engine while warming
it up.