Close the tailgate by lifting upward and ensure that both latches are properly engaged. This can be checked by pulling back on the gate.
WARNING
Always keep the tailgate completely closed while the vehicle is in motion.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the tailgate support struts and the attached hardware, always close the tailgate before driving.
CAUTION
Be careful not to put your hands between the tailgate and the pickup bed area when closing the tailgate.
Information
In cold and wet climates, the tailgate lock mechanism may not operate properly in extreme cold temperatures.
WARNING
WARNING
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Exterior Overview
Front view
1. Hood
2. Front lamps
3. Tires and wheels
4. Side view mirror
5. Sunroof
6. Front windshield wiper blades
7. Windows
8. Front radar
Rear view
1. Door handle
2. Fuel filler door
3. Rear combination lamp
4. Tailgate
5. High mounted stop lamp /
Top mounted bed lamp
6. Tonneau cover
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Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Rear Seats
Folding the rear seat
The right and left seat bottoms can be
folded independently to increase the
luggage capacity of the vehicle.
WARNING
Be careful when carrying a stack of
objects in the second row. If the objects
extend higher than the top of the front
seatbacks, they could inadvertently
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