2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Owner's Manual
Year:
2025
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Santa Cruz
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
7
2. Picture index
11
Exterior overview (Front view)
12
Exterior overview (Rear view)
13
Interior overview
15
Center console overview
17
Steering wheel control overview
19
Engine compartment overview
20
3. Seats & safety system
21
Important safety precautions
23
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
23
Restrain All Children
23
Airbag Hazards
23
Driver Distraction
23
Never Drink or Take Drugs and Drive.
23
Control Your Speed
24
Keep Your Vehicle In Proper Operating Condition - Inspecting Your Tires
24
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
24
Seats
25
Safety Precautions
26
Front Seats
27
Rear Seats
31
Head Restraints
32
Seat warmers
35
Air ventilation seats
37
Seat belts
38
Seat Belt Safety Precautions
38
Seat Belt Warning Light
39
Seat Belt Restraint System
41
Pretensioner seat belt
44
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions
46
Care of Seat Belts
48
Child Restraint System (CRS)
49
Children Always in the Rear
49
Selecting a Child Restraint System
50
Installing a Child Restraint System
51
Supplemental restraint system - airbags
57
SRS Components
59
Where are the Airbags?
60
How does the Airbag System Operate?
63
What to Expect After an Airbag Inflates
65
SRS Warning Light
66
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
67
Why didn't My Airbag Go Off In a Collision?
72
SRS Care
77
Additional Safety Precautions
77
Airbag Warning Labels
78
4. Instrument Cluster
79
Instrument cluster
80
Instrument cluster control
81
Gauges and meters
82
Transmission shift indicator
86
Warning and indicator lights
86
Cluster display messages
102
Cluster display
107
Cluster display control
107
View modes
107
Vehicle settings (infotainment system)
111
Setting your vehicle
111
5. Convenience features
113
Accessing your vehicle
118
Smart key
118
Immobilizer system
125
Hyundai Digital Key
125
Digital key (smartphone)
125
Digital key (Card key)
132
Used vehicle/Digital key maintenance
136
Limitations of the system
136
Fingerprint authentication system
137
Fingerprint authentication system settings
137
Fingerprint authentication system operation
139
Limitations of fingerprint authentication system
140
When purchasing a used vehicle
141
Remotely starting the vehicle
141
Door locks
141
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
141
Operating door unlocks from inside the vehicle
143
Auto door lock/unlock features
144
Child-protector rear door locks
145
Theft-alarm system
145
Rear occupant alert (ROA)
146
Integrated memory system
147
Storing memory positions
148
Recalling memory positions
148
Resetting the integrated memory system
148
While resetting integrated memory system
148
Seat easy access operation
149
Steering wheel
149
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
149
Tilt/telescopic steering
150
Steering wheel heater
151
Horn
152
Haptic warning/Steering wheel vibration warning
152
Mirrors
152
Inside rearview mirror
152
Side view mirrors
163
Reverse parking aid
165
Windows
166
Power windows
167
Rear sliding window
170
Sunroof
171
Sunshade
171
Tilt open/close
172
Slide open/close
172
Automatic reversal
172
Resetting the sunroof
173
Sunroof open warning
174
Hood
174
Opening the hood
174
Closing the hood
175
Liftgate
175
Opening the liftgate
175
Closing the liftgate
176
Removing the liftgate
177
Rear bumper steps
178
Using the rear bumper steps
178
Fuel filler door
178
Opening the fuel filler door
178
Closing the fuel filler door
179
Vehicle system OTA update
181
Downloading software
181
Approving software update
181
Preparing software update
181
Updating software
182
Exterior lights
183
Lighting control
183
High beam operation
185
Turn signals and lane change signals
185
Battery saver function
186
Headlight delay function
186
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
186
Welcome system
187
High Beam Assist (HBA)
189
High Beam Assist settings
189
High Beam Assist operation
190
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations
191
Interior lights
192
Interior lights auto off
192
Front lights
192
Rear lamps
193
Vanity mirror lamp
193
Glove box lamp
193
Interior button lights
194
Mood lighting
194
Wipers and washers
195
Front windshield wipers
195
Front windshield washers
197
Manual climate control system
198
Heating and air conditioning
199
System operation
203
System maintenance
204
Automatic climate control system
206
Automatic heating and air conditioning
207
Manual heating and air conditioning
209
System maintenance
215
Windshield defrosting and defogging
216
Manual climate control system
217
Automatic climate control system
218
Rear window defroster
219
Climate control additional features
220
Air conditioning auto-drying
220
Auto defogging system
221
Auto dehumidify
222
Recirculating air when washer fluid is used
222
Recirculating air when entering a tunnel
223
Scheduled ventilation control
223
Storage compartment
224
Center console storage
224
Glove box
224
Passenger seat open tray
225
Cargo tray
225
Storage box under the rear seat
225
Luggage compartment features
226
Tonneau cover
226
Sidewall molded features
229
Underbed storage
230
Sidewall side storage
232
Tie down
233
Rail and cleat system
234
Interior features
236
Cup holder
236
Sunvisor
237
Power outlet
237
USB charger
238
Wireless smartphone charging system
239
Clock
241
Coat hook
241
Floor mat anchor(s)
241
Exterior features
242
Roof side rails
242
Infotainment system
243
USB port
243
Antenna
244
Steering wheel remote controls
244
Infotainment System
245
Bluetooth® wireless technology
245
Voice Recognition
245
6. Driving your vehicle
247
Before driving
250
Before entering the vehicle
250
Before starting
250
Vehicle break-in process
251
Engine Start/Stop button
252
Vehicle auto-shut off
256
Operating conditions
256
Deactivating conditions
256
System operation
257
Automatic transmission
258
Automatic transmission operation
258
Cluster display message
262
Paddle shifter (manual shift mode)
264
Parking
264
Good driving practices
265
Dual clutch transmission
266
Dual clutch Transmission operation
268
Cluster warning messages
271
Paddle shifter (manual shift mode)
274
Parking
275
Good driving practices
275
Braking system
276
Power-assist brakes
276
Disc brakes wear indicator
277
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
277
Auto hold
280
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
283
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
284
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
287
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
288
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
288
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
288
Good braking practices
290
Four wheel drive (4WD)
291
Four wheel drive (4WD) mode
291
Emergency precautions
294
Drive mode integrated control system
295
Drive mode features
296
TOW mode
297
Active air flap
298
Malfunction
298
Special driving conditions
299
Hazardous driving conditions
299
Rocking the vehicle
299
Smooth cornering
300
Driving at night
300
Driving in the rain
300
Driving in flooded areas
301
Highway driving
301
Integrated front recovery hook
301
Winter driving
302
Snow or icy conditions
302
Winter precautions
303
Trailer towing
305
If you decide to pull a trailer
306
Trailer equipment and accessories
308
Driving with a trailer
310
Maintenance when towing a trailer
312
Vehicle load limit
313
The loading information label
314
7. Driver assistance system
319
Before using driver assistance system
322
Driver assistance system settings
323
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front view camera only)
324
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
324
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
325
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
327
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)
334
Forward Collision-Avoidance assist settings
335
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
336
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
341
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
349
Lane Keeping Assist settings
349
Lane Keeping Assist Operation
350
Lane Keeping Assist Malfunction and Limitations
352
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
355
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
356
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
357
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
359
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
363
Safe Exit Warning settings
364
Safe Exit Warning operation
364
Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
365
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
367
Manual Speed Limit Assist Operation
368
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
370
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Settings
370
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Operation
371
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist Malfunction and Limitations
373
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
376
Driver Attention Warning Settings
376
Inattentive Driving Warning Operation
377
Driver Attention Warning Malfunction and Limitations
378
Forward Attention Warning (FAW)
381
Forward Attention Warning settings
382
Forward Attention Warning operation
382
Forward Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
383
Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)
385
Blind-Spot View Monitor Settings
386
Blind-Spot View Monitor Operation
386
Blind-Spot View Monitor Malfunction
386
Cruise Control (CC)
387
Cruise Control operation
387
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
391
Smart Cruise Control Settings
391
Smart Cruise Control Operation
392
Smart Cruise Control Malfunction and Limitations
400
Emergency Stop (ES)
405
Emergency Stop operation
406
Emergency Stop malfunction and limitations
407
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
408
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Settings
408
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control Operation
409
Limitations of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
410
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
413
Lane Following Assist Settings
413
Lane Following Assist Operation
414
Lane Following Assist Malfunction and Limitations
417
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
417
Highway Driving Assist settings
418
Highway Driving Assist Operation
418
Highway Driving Assist Malfunction and Limitations
422
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
424
Rear View Monitor settings
424
Rear View Monitor Operation
425
Rear View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations
426
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
426
Surround View Monitor settings
427
Surround View Monitor Operation
428
Surround View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations
430
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance assist (RCCA)
431
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance assist settings
431
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Operation
432
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations
435
Driver assistance system sensors
440
Cameras
440
Radars
441
Declaration of conformity
442
Front radar
442
Rear corner radar
442
8. Emergency situations
443
Hazard warning flasher
444
In case of an emergency while driving
444
If the engine stalls while driving
444
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
444
If you have a flat tire while driving
445
If the engine will not start
445
Jump starting
446
If the engine overheats
449
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
450
Check tire pressure
451
Tire pressure monitoring system
451
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
452
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale
453
TPMS Malfunction Indicator
454
Changing a tire with TPMS
454
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)
456
Jack and tools
456
Removing and storing the spare tire
456
Changing tires
458
Storing the flat tire
462
Jack label
463
Towing
464
Towing service
464
Integrated front recovery hook
465
9. Maintenance
467
Engine compartment
470
Maintenance services
471
Guide to hyundai genuine parts
471
Owner’s responsibility
472
Owner maintenance precautions
472
Owner maintenance
473
Owner maintenance schedule
474
Scheduled maintenance services
475
Normal maintenance schedule
477
Normal maintenance schedule
481
Maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions
482
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
484
Engine oil and filter
484
Drive belts
484
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
484
Fuel filter
484
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
484
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses
484
Air cleaner filter
484
Spark plugs
484
Cooling system
485
Engine coolant
485
Automatic Transmission fluid
485
Dual Clutch Transmission fluid
485
Brake hoses and lines
485
Brake fluid
485
Parking brake
485
Brake discs, pads, calipers, and rotors
485
Drive shaft and related
486
Suspension mounting bolts
486
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
486
Air conditioning refrigerant
486
Engine oil
486
Checking the engine oil level
486
Checking the engine oil and filter
488
Engine coolant
489
Checking the coolant level
489
Changing coolant
491
Brake fluid
492
Checking the brake fluid level
492
Washer fluid
493
Checking the washer fluid level
493
Air cleaner
493
Filter replacement
493
Cabin air filter
495
Filter inspection
495
Filter replacement
495
Wiper blades
496
Blade inspection
496
Blade replacement
496
Battery
498
For longer battery life
499
Battery capacity label
499
Battery recharging
500
Reset items
501
Tires and wheels
501
Tire Care
502
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures
502
Check tire inflation pressure
503
Tire rotation
504
Wheel alignment and tire balance
504
Tire replacement
505
Wheel replacement
506
Tire traction
506
Tire maintenance
506
Tire sidewall labeling
506
Tire terminology and definitions
509
All season tires
513
Summer tires
513
Snow tires
513
Radial-ply tires
514
Low aspect ratio tires
514
Fuses
515
Instrument panel fuse replacement
516
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
517
Fuse panel description
518
Light bulbs
525
Headlight, parking light, turn signal light, daytime running light (DRL) replacement
526
Side repeater light replacement
527
Rear combination light replacement
527
High mounted stop light and Top mounted bed light/Side mounted bed light replacement
529
License plate light replacement
529
Interior light replacement
530
Tonneau cover
531
Tonneau cover maintenance
531
Cleaning the canister
531
Tonneau cover spring adjustment
532
Appearance care
533
Exterior care
533
Interior care
537
Emission control system
539
1. Crankcase emission control system
540
2. Evaporative emission control system including onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
540
3. Exhaust emission control system
540
Fuel requirements
542
Gasoline engine
542
California perchlorate notice
543
10. Vehicle information, reporting safety defects, and consumer information
545
Dimensions
546
Engine
546
Bulb wattage
547
Tires and wheels
548
Air conditioning system
549
Volume and weight
549
Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer
550
Recommended lubricants and capacities
551
Recommended SAE viscosity number
553
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
554
Vehicle certification label
554
Tire specification and pressure label
554
Engine number
555
Refrigerant label
555
Air conditioner compressor label
555
Operation in Foreign Countries
556
Hyundai vehicle owner privacy policy
557
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
558
Reporting safety defects
559
FCC statement
560
Consumer information
561
Open source software notice
562
Index
563
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Overview
Introduction
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a groundbreaking blend of SUV comfort and pickup truck versatility, designed for adventurers and urban dwellers alike. This innovative vehicle demonstrates Hyundai's commitment to pushing boundaries while delivering a stylish, functional, and capable driving experience. The 2025 model continues to elevate the Santa Cruz lineup with fresh design elements, advanced technology, and enhanced performance features, appealing to a diverse audience.
Powertrains
The 2025 Santa Cruz offers two robust powertrains, ensuring that every driver finds the perfect balance between efficiency and performance. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter inline-four delivering a spirited 191 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking enhanced power, the available 2.5-liter turbocharged engine boasts an impressive 281 horsepower and a staggering 311 lb-ft of torque, making it ideal for towing and off-road adventures. Both engines come with an all-wheel-drive option, ensuring optimal traction in various driving conditions.
Trims
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is available in four distinct trims: SE, SEL, Night, and Limited. The SE serves as the base model packed with essential features, while the SEL enhances comfort and technology capabilities. The Night trim introduces a sleek, blacked-out aesthetic, lending an aggressive style to the Santa Cruz. Finally, the Limited trim epitomizes luxury with premium materials, advanced safety features, and cutting-edge technology for the ultimate driving experience.
Features
This versatile pickup boasts an extensive list of features, including a user-friendly touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility. Safety is prioritized with Hyundai's SmartSense suite, incorporating features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Blind-Spot Monitoring. The Santa Cruz also offers flexible cargo solutions with its innovative in-bed trunk, optimizing space for all your gear.
Owner's Manual
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance the ownership experience. This manual provides crucial information on vehicle operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It ensures that owners maximize the performance, safety, and functionality of their Santa Cruz, promoting a deeper understanding of the vehicle's capabilities and features.
User manual download
The Hyundai Santa Cruz owner manual for the 2025 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2025 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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