Four Wheel Drive (AWD) mode selection
WARNING
If AWD warning light () stays
on
the instrument cluster, your vehicle
may have a malfunction with the
AWD system. When the AWD warning
light (
) illuminates have the
vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
CAUTION
When driving on normal roads, deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by pushing the AWD LOCK button (AWD LOCK indicator light goes off). Driving on normal roads with the AWD LOCK mode, especially, when cornering may cause mechanical noise or vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear when the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated. Prolong driving with the noise and vibration may damage some parts of the power train.
NOTICE
When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a sensation may be felt as the driving power is delivered entirely to the front wheels.
For safe AWD operation
Before driving
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads
Driving in sand or mud
CAUTION
When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand or mud, place a non-slip material under the drive wheels to provide traction OR Slowly spin the wheels in forward and reverse directions which causes a rocking motion that may free the vehicle. However, avoid running the engine continuously at high RPM. Doing so may damage the AWD system.
Driving up or down hills
• Driving uphill
- Before starting off, check if it is
possible to drive uphill.
- Drive as straight as possible.
• Driving downhill
- Do not change gear while driving
downhill. Select gear before driving
downhill.
- Drive as slowly using engine braking
while driving downhill.
- Drive straight as possible.
WARNING
Exercise extreme caution driving up or down steep hills. The vehicle may flip depending on the grade, terrain and water/ mud conditions.
WARNING
Do not drive across the contour of steep hills. A slight change in the wheel angle can destabilize the vehicle, or a stable vehicle may lose stability if the vehicle stops its forward motion. Your vehicle may roll over and lead to a serious injury or death.
Driving through water
Additional driving conditions
• Always hold the steering wheel firmly when you are driving off-road.
WARNING
Do not grab the inside of the steering wheel when you are driving off-road. You may hurt your arm by a sudden steering maneuver or from steering wheel rebound due to an impact with objects on the ground. You could lose control of the steering wheel which may lead to serious injury or death.
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2024 Owners Manual: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-
Avoidance Assist Operation
Warning and control
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision- Avoidance
Assist will warn and help control the
vehicle depending on the collision risk
level: ‘Collision Warning’, ‘Emergency
Braking’ and ‘Stopping vehicle and
ending brake control’.
Collision Warning
To warn the driver of an ap ...
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2024 Owners Manual: Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Check for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your coolant
level when the engine is hot. This may
result in coolant being blown out of the
o ...