2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Owner’s Manual

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a distinctive competitor in the automobile industry thanks to its creative combination of SUV comfort and truck practicality. Building on the popularity of its predecessors, this current version offers improved performance and versatility suitable for both daring off-road adventures and urban environments. The distinctive design of the Santa Cruz, which includes a large front grille, streamlined lines, and a small yet sturdy stature, makes it stand out. The interior strikes a mix between luxury and utility, providing a roomy cabin with the newest amenities and technologies. The Santa Cruz is anticipated to have a variety of strong and effective engine options under the hood, meeting a wide range of requirements and tastes. Its bed gives it the functionality required for transporting and outdoor activities, and its smaller size than standard pickups makes it perfect for daily transportation. More than just a car, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is an adaptable partner for people who need the utility of a truck and the luxury of an SUV.

SRS Care

The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and there are no parts you can safely service by yourself. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is in the ON position, or continuously remains on, have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer. Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, installing, repairing, or any work on the steering wheel, the front passenger’s panel, front seats and roof rails must be performed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Improper handling of the SRS system may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death take the following precautions:

• Do not attempt to modify or disconnect the SRS components or wiring, including the addition of any kind of badges to the pad covers or modifications to the body structure.
• Do not place objects over or near the air bag modules on the steering wheel, instrument panel, and the front passenger’s panel above the glove box.
• Clean the air bag pad covers with a soft cloth moistened with plain water. Solvents or cleaners could adversely affect the airbag covers and proper deployment of the system.
• Always have inflated airbags replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• If components of the airbag system must be discarded, or if the vehicle must be scrapped, certain safety precautions must be observed. Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for the necessary information. Failure to follow these precautions could increase the risk of personal injury.

Additional Safety Precautions

• Passengers should not move out of or change seats while the vehicle is moving. A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or be ejected from the vehicle.
• Do not use any accessories on seat belts. Devices claiming to improve occupant comfort or reposition the seat belt can reduce the protection provided by the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Do not modify the front seats. Modification of the front seats could interfere with the operation of the supplemental restraint system sensing components or side airbags.
• Do not place items under the front seats. Placing items under the front seats could interfere with the operation of the supplemental restraint system sensing components and wiring harnesses.
• Do not cause an impact on the doors. Impact to the doors when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON or START position may cause the airbags to inflate.
• Modifications to accommodate disabilities. If you require modification to your vehicle to accommodate a disability, contact the HYUNDAI Customer Connect Center at 800-633-5151.
• Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle
  If you modify your vehicle by changing your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or ride height, this may affect the operation of your vehicle’s airbag system.

Air Bag Warning Labels
Airbag warning labels, required by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), are attached to alert the driver and passengers of potential risks of the airbag system. Be sure to read all of the information about the airbags that are installed on your vehicle in this Owner’s Manual.

Instrument Cluster Control

Instrument panel illumination
When the vehicle’s parking lights or headlights are on, press the illumination control switch to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination. When pressing the illumination control switch, the interior switch illumination intensity is also adjusted. You can adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination from the User Settings Mode on the cluster display. When the vehicle’s parking lights or headlights are on, the interior switch illumination intensity and mood lamps are also adjusted.

Parking brake warning light
This warning light illuminates:

• When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
  • The parking brake & brake fluid warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and will then turn off once the parking brake is released.
• Whenever the parking brake is applied.
• Whenever the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
  • If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to the “Brake Fluid” section in Chapter 9). After adding brake fluid, check all brake components for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or if the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Dual-diagonal braking system Your vehicle is equipped with the dual diagonal braking system. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail. With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle. Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working. If you experience a malfunction with the brake system while driving, attempt to slow your vehicle by coasting or by using engine braking. You may be able to reduce your vehicle speed by manually downshifting to a lower gear. Use Manual Shift Mode using either the gear shift lever or the paddle shifters (if equipped) to shift to a lower gear.

WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:

• When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
  • The ABS warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with the ABS.

Note that the hydraulic braking system will still be operational even if there is a malfunction with the ABS. If the ABS warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light
When the ABS warning and Parking Brake warning lights are on simultaneously, it may indicate a problem with the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system. If both the ABS warning light and the Parking Brake warning light remain illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light When both ABS and Parking Brake warning lights are on, the brake system will not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking. If this occurs, avoid high-speed driving and abrupt braking. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

NOTICE
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light When the ABS warning light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake warning lights are on, the speedometer, odometer or trip meter may not work. Also, the MDPS warning light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease. If both the ABS warning light and the Parking Brake warning light remain illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) warning light
This warning light illuminates:

• When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
  • The electric power steering warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with the electric power steering. If the MDPS warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Charging system warning light

This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system.

If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system:

• Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
• Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.

If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging system. If the Charging system warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Engine Oil Level Warning Light
The engine oil level warning light illuminates when the engine oil level should be checked. If the warning light comes on, check the engine oil level as soon as possible and add engine oil as required. Slowly pour the recommended oil a little by little into a funnel.  Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capacities” in Chapter 2.) Do not overfill the engine oil. Make sure the oil level is not above the F (Full) mark on the dipstick.

WARNING
When the engine oil level warning light appears, it is necessary to check if you have replaced the Engine oil according to the maintenance schedule in Chapter 9. If it has not been checked and followed, the engine oil must be replaced first.

Information

• If you travel approximately 18~37 miles (30~60 km) after the engine warms up, after adding the engine oil, the warning light will go off.
• If you cycle the ignition from OFF to ON 3 times within 10 seconds, the warning light will go off immediately. However, when you turn off the warning light without adding the engine oil, the light will reappear again after travelling approximately 18~37 miles (30~60 km) after the engine warms up.

Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low. If the engine oil pressure is low:

• Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
• Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to the “Engine Oil” section in chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil as required. If the warning light remains on after adding oil or if oil is not available, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. (Continued driving with the warning light on may cause engine failure.)

Information
When engine oil pressure decreases due to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine Oil pressure warning light will illuminate. In addition, the enhanced engine protection a system which limits engine power will be activated. When the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted. However, for gasoline 2.5 GDI engine and 2.5 turbo engine, when the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system will turn off after the engine is restarted.

NOTICE
If the engine does not stop immediately after the Engine Oil Pressure warning light is illuminated severe damage could result.

Low fuel level warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty. Add fuel as soon as possible.

NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel level below “E” or “- – -” on the Distance toEmpty indicator can cause the engine to misfire and damage the catalytic converter.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:

• When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
  • The malfunction indicator light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes off.
• Whenever there is a malfunction with either the emission control system or the engine or the vehicle powertrain. If the MIL warning light remains illuminated while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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