2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ engine

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FOREWORD
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are pleased to welcome
you to the growing number of discerning people who drive a HYUNDAI vehicle. We are
very proud of the advanced engineering and quality of each HYUNDAI we build.
Your Owner’s Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new
HYUNDAI. To become familiar with your new HYUNDAI, so that you can fully enjoy it,
read this Owner’s Manual carefully before driving your new vehicle.
This manual contains important safety information and instructions intended to
familiarize you with your vehicle’s controls and safety features so you can safely
operate your vehicle.
This manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance safe
operation of the vehicle. It is recommended that all service and maintenance on your
car be performed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. An authorized HYUNDAI dealer is
prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that
may be required.
This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of your vehicle, and
should be kept in the vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. The manual should stay
with the vehicle if you sell it to provide the next owner with important operating, safety
and maintenance information.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
CAUTION
Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality
fuels and lubricants that do not meet HYUNDAI specifications. You must always use
high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 2-14 in
the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner’s Manual.
Copyright 2021 HYUNDAI Motor America. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the prior written permission of HYUNDAI Motor America.

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GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS
1. What are HYUNDAI Genuine Parts?
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are the
same parts used by HYUNDAI Motor
Company to manufacture vehicles.
They are designed and tested for the
optimum safety, performance, and
reliability for our customers.2. Why Hyundai Genuine Parts?
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are
engineered and built to meet rigid
manufacturing requirements.
Damage caused by using imitation,
counterfeit or used salvage parts is
not covered under the HYUNDAI New
Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other
HYUNDAI warranty.
In addition, any damage to or failure
of HYUNDAI Genuine Parts caused
by the installation or failure of an
imitation, counterfeit or used salvage
part is not covered by any HYUNDAI
Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are
purchasing HYUNDAI Genuine Parts?
Look for the HYUNDAI Genuine Parts
Logo on the package (see below).
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts exported
to the U.S. are packaged with labels
written only in English.
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are only
sold through authorized HYUNDAI
Dealerships.

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Gasoline engine
Unleaded Fuel Only
Your new vehicle is designed to perform optimally using unleaded fuel having an
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not use
methanol blended fuels)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL,
as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and engine components, never add any fuel
system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified.
Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for additional information.
WARNING
• Do not “top off” after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.
• Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the
event of an accident.
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol) are being
marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline. For example, “E15” is a
gasohol comprised of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than 15% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems
and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.
“E85” fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent
gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is
not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in poor engine performance
and damage to your vehicle’s engine and fuel system. HYUNDAI recommends that
customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 15 percent.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehicle’s engine and fuel system:
• Never use gasohol which contains methanol.
• Never use gasohol containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Never use leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
• Never use “E85” fuel.
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any
performance problems caused by the use of “E85” fuel.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Using Fuel Additives (except Detergent Fuel Additives)
Using fuel additives such as:
- Silicone fuel additive
- Ferrocene (iron-based) fuel additive
- Other metallic-based fuel additives
May result in cylinder misfire, poor acceleration, engine stalling, damage to the
catalyst, or abnormal corrosion, and may cause damage to the engine resulting in a
reduction in the overall life of the powertrain.
- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or performance problem caused by the use of these fuels
may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
HYUNDAI does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and affect your emission control
system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the cluster may come on.
Detergent Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent
additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation
in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance
performance of the Emission Control System. For more information on TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www. toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, detergent-based fuel additives
that you can purchase separately may be added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank according to the
maintenance schedule is recommended (refer to the Maintenance Schedule in chapter
9).
Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information
on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is available.

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2. Vehicle Information,
Consumer Information and
Reporting Safety Defects
Exterior Overview (I) ..........................................................................................2-2
Exterior Overview (II) .........................................................................................2-3
Interior Overview ............................................................................................. 2-4
Instrument Panel Overview (I) ......................................................................... 2-5
Instrument Panel Overview (II) ........................................................................ 2-6
Engine Compartment ........................................................................................ 2-7
Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 2-8
Engine ................................................................................................................ 2-8
Bulb Wattage ..................................................................................................... 2-9
Tires and Wheels .............................................................................................. 2-10
Air Conditioning System ................................................................................... 2-11
Gross Vehicle Weight ........................................................................................ 2-11
Recommended Lubricants and Capacities .................................................... 2-12
Recommended SAE Viscosity Number .....................................................................2-13
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............................................................. 2-14
Vehicle Certification Label .............................................................................. 2-14
Tire Specification and Pressure Label ............................................................ 2-14
Engine Number ................................................................................................ 2-15
Refrigerant Label ............................................................................................. 2-15
Consumer Information .................................................................................... 2-16
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................................ 2-17

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1. Instrument cluster .................................. 4-4
2. Driver’s front air bag ............................. 3-42
3. Key ignition switch/ ................................ 6-5
Engine Start/Stop button ....................... 6-8
4. Infotainment system ........................... 5-132
5. Hazard warning lamp switch ................. 8-2
6. Climate control system ............... 5-85/5-93
7. Air ventilation seat ................................. 3-18
8. Seat warmer ........................................... 3-16
9. Heated steering wheel ......................... 5-40
10. Transmission shift lever ................ 6-14/6-21
11. DBC button .......................................... 6-4412. Parking/View button ............................ 7-112
13. EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)
switch .................................................... 6-30
14. Auto Hold switch .................................. 6-34
15. AWD lock button ................................... 6-51
16. Drive mode switch ............................... 6-48
17. Passenger’s front air bag ..................... 3-42
18. Glove box .............................................. 5-113
19. USB port ............................................... 5-132
20. Power outlet ......................................... 5-125
21. USB charger ......................................... 5-126
22. Wireless charging system pad ............ 5-127
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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„„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 ...................... 9-20
2. Brake fluid reservoir ............................. 9-23
3. Air cleaner ............................................. 9-25
4. Engine oil dipstick ................................. 9-17
5. Engine oil filler cap (2.5 T-GDI’s filler
cap is under the engine cover) ............. 9-176. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ....... 9-24
7. Fuse box ................................................ 9-49
8. Battery .................................................... 9-31
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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Items in (mm)
Overall length 195.67 (4,970)
Overall width 75 (1,905)
Overall height 66.73 (1,695)
TreadFront Rear
64.69 (1,643) 64.88 (1,648)
Wheelbase 118.30 (3,005)
ENGINE
EngineDisplacement
cu. in (cc)Bore x Stroke
in. (mm)Firing order No. of cylinders
Smartstream G 2.5 GDI
152.4
(2,497)3.5 x 4
(88.5 x 101.5)1-3-4-2 4, in-line
Smartstream G 2.5 TGDI
DIMENSIONS