2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Owner’s Manual

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz comes out as a compelling mix of the flexibility of a crossover SUV and the utility of a compact truck. It changes what a sport adventure vehicle is. The Santa Cruz has a unique look that combines modern style with rugged practicality. It has room for five people and a versatile bed for hauling, so it can be used by both city explorers and outdoor enthusiasts. Under the hood, you can choose from a variety of efficient and powerful powertrains, and modern technology and safety features make driving a smooth experience. The Santa Cruz is an innovative and flexible car that pushes the limits of what cars can do. It’s perfect for people who want a bold and flexible ride for their journeys.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs, Price, Features, Milage (brochure)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine coolant temperature gaugev
4. Fuel gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Cluster Display

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 also adjusted.
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination from the User Settings Mode on the cluster display when the ignition switch is on (‘Lights 􀀁 Illumination’). When the vehicle’s parking lights or headlights are on, interior switch illumination intensity and mood lamps are also adjusted.
If your vehicle is equipped with additional navigation, please refer
to the infotainment system manual separately supplied.

WARNING
Never adjust the instrument cluster
while driving. This could result in loss of control and lead to an accident that may cause vehicle damage, or lead to serious injury or death.

• The brightness of the instrument panel illumination is displayed.
• When the brightness setting reaches either the minimum or maximum level, a chime will sound.

Engine coolant temperature gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

NOTICE
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the H position, it indicates overheating that may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer to “If the Engine Overheats” section in chapter 8.

WARNING
Never remove the engine coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. The engine coolant is under pressure and could cause a severe burn or injury. Wait until the engine is cool before adding coolant to the reservoir.

Outside temperature gauge
The outside ambient temperature is displayed in the lower portion of the LCD cluster display. The temperature will read in Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on the units selected in the User Settings menu.
Note that the temperature indicated on the cluster display may not change as quickly as the outside temperature
(there may be a slight delay before the temperature changes.)
You can change the temperature unit from the Settings menu in the cluster or infotainment system screen.

Select:

• Setup Unit Temperature Unit °F/°C (for cluster type)
• Setup General Settings Unit Temperature Unit °C/°F (for infotainment system screen type)
  Both the temperature unit on the cluster display and the infotainment system screen will change.

Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance that the vehicle has been driven and should be used to determine when periodic maintenance is required.

Distance to empty
The distance to empty is the estimated mileage the vehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel.
If the estimated distance is below 1 mi.(1 km), the trip computer will display “—” as distance to empty. When this occurs, the remaining fuel is very low. Refuel the vehicle immediately.

Information

• If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupted, the distance to empty function may not operate correctly.
• The distance to empty may differ from the actual driving distance as it is an estimate of the available driving distance.
• The Distance to Empty indicator may not change accurately if less than 1.5 gallons of fuel are added to the vehicle.
• The distance to empty may vary significantly based on driving conditions, driving habits, and condition of the vehicle.

Fuel economy (for 10.25-inch cluster)
The average fuel economy (1) and instant fuel economy (2) is displayed at the bottom of the cluster.
Automatic reset
To automatically reset the average fuel economy, select between “After Ignition” or “After Refueling” from the Settings menu in the infotainment system screen.

Convenient Features

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
This system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables. The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously if any of the following occur:

•  A door is opened without using the remote key or smart key.
• The liftgate is opened without using the remote key or smart key.
• The engine hood is opened.
  The alarm continues for 30 seconds, then the system resets. To turn off the alarm, unlock the doors with the remote key or smart key.
  The Theft Alarm System automatically sets 30 seconds after you lock the doors and the liftgate. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors and liftgate from outside the vehicle by doing one of the following:
• Using the remote key or smart key
• Pressing the button on the outside of the door handle with the smart key in your possession (available with button type)
• Touching the touch sensor on the outside of the door handle with the smart key in your possession (available with touch sensor type)

The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to indicate the system is armed.
Once the security system is set, opening any door, the liftgate, or the hood without using the remote key or smart key will cause the alarm to activate.
The Theft Alarm System will not set if the hood, the liftgate, or any door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check the hood, the liftgate, or the doors are fully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

Information

• Do not lock the doors until all passengers have left the vehicle. If the remaining passenger leaves the vehicle when the system is armed, the alarm will be activated.
• If the vehicle is not disarmed with the remote key or smart key, open the doors by using the mechanical key and place the ignition switch in the ON position (for remote key) or start the engine (for smart key) by directly pressing the Engine Start/Stop button with the smart key.
• If the system is disarmed by unlocking the vehicle, but neither a door or the liftgate is opened within 30 seconds, the doors will relock and the system will rearm automatically.

REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA)
Rear Occupant Alert is provided to prevent a driver from leaving a vehicle with a rear passenger left in the vehicle.

Rear Occupant Alert Operation
When you turn off the engine and open the driver’s door after opening and closing the rear door or liftgate,the
‘Check rear seats’ warning message appears on the cluster.

WARNING
Rear Occupant Alert provides information to the driver to check
the rear seats but it does not detect whether there is an object or passenger. Always check the rear seats when leaving the vehicle.

STEERING WHEEL
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
The electric power steering system assists you with steering the vehicle. If the vehicle is turned off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, you may still steer the vehicle, but it will require increased steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the effort required to steer during normal vehicle operation, have the system checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION
If Motor Driven Power Steering does not operate normally, the warning light and the message ‘Check motor driven power steering’ will illuminate on the instrument cluster. You may steer the vehicle, but it will require increased steering efforts. Take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or to
a service station and have the system checked as soon as possible.

Tilt / Telescopic Steering
When adjusting the steering wheel to a comfortable position, adjust the steering wheel so that it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument cluster warning lights and gauges. After adjusting, push the steering wheel both up and down to be certain it is locked in position.
Always adjust the position of the steering wheel before driving.

WARNING
NEVER adjust the steering wheel while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.
To adjust the steering wheel angle and height:

1. Pull down the lock-release lever (1).
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle (2) and distance forward/back (3).
3. Pull up the lock-release lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

Heated Steering Wheel (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position or when the engine is running, press the heated steering wheel button to warm the steering wheel.
The indicator on the button will illuminate.
To turn the heated steering wheel off, press the button again. The indicator on the button will turn off.
Automatic Controls for the Driver Based on Climate Control System Settings (if equipped)
The Automatic Comfort Control feature can control the steering wheel heater operation according to the ambient temperature and the set climate control temperature while the engine is running.
If the heated steering wheel switch is pressed while the Automatic Comfort Control feature is operating, then the heated steering wheel operation will be controlled manually.
The Auto Comfort Control feature is enabled from the Vehicle Settings menu on the navigation infotainment screen.
The heated steering wheel defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is ON. However, if the Auto Comfort Control function is ON, the heated steering wheel will turn on and off depending on the ambient temperature and the set climate control temperature.

FAQ