Hyundai Santa Cruz: Battery / Battery Recharging
Battery Recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
- If the battery becomes discharged
over a short time (because, for
example, the headlamps or interior
lights were left on while the vehicle
was not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
- If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electrical load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge it
at 20-30A for two hours.
WARNING
Always follow these instructions when
recharging your vehicle’s battery to
avoid the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid burns:
- Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
- Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery.
- Always work outdoors or in an area
with plenty of ventilation.
- Wear eye protection when checking
the battery during charging.
- The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in a well
ventilated area.
- Watch the battery during charging,
and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin boiling
violently.
- The negative battery cable must
be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
Disconnect the battery charger in the
following order:
1. Turn off the battery charger main
switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from
the negative battery terminal.
3. Unhook the positive clamp from
the positive battery terminal.
- Use batteries for replacement from
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
AGM battery
- Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)
batteries are maintenance-free
and we recommend that the AGM
battery be serviced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. For charging
your AGM battery, use only fully
automatic battery chargers that
are specially developed for AGM
batteries.
- When replacing the AGM battery,
use parts for replacement from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
- Do not open or remove the cap on
top of the battery. This may cause
leaks of internal electrolyte that
could result in severe injury.
By jump starting
After a jump start from a good battery,
drive the vehicle for 20-30 minutes
before it is shutoff. The vehicle may
not restart if you shut it off before the
battery had a chance to adequately
recharge. See “Jump Starting” in chapter
8 for more information on jump starting
procedures.
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human health.
Dispose of the battery according
to your local law(s) or regulation.
Reset Items
The following items may need to be reset
after the battery has been discharged or
the battery has been disconnected.
- Auto up/down window
- Sunroof
- Trip computer
- Climate control system
- Infotainment system (see
infotainment system manual)
1. MF68L-DIN : The HYUNDAI model
name of battery
2. 12V : The nominal voltage
3. 68Ah (20HR) : The nominal capacity
(in Ampere hours)
4. RC 110min : The nominal capacity (in
Ampere hours)
5. 600A ...
WARNING
Tire failure may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an
accident. To reduce risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the
following precautions:
Inspect your tires monthly for
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Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure Driver’s door is unlocked.
3. Press the rear center edge of the fuel
filler door.
4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to
access the fuel tank cap.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn
it counterclockwise. You may hear a
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Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of
the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, you
must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
t ...