Hyundai Santa Cruz: Luggage Compartment Features / Sidewall Molded in Features
Commonly sold lumber items to be
added to the pickup bed, allowing users
to customize.
2x6 cross pickup bed support shelf
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Cut two 2”x6” pieces of standard lumber
to ~52” lengths and inset into forming’s
provided on the sidewalls.
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A 4’x4’ sheet of plywood can be placed
on top of the 2x6 supports to form a shelf
within the pickup bed.
Plywood carrying shelf
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Steps to put tailgate in plywood position:
1. Detach both left and right support
cables.
2. Lift tailgate upward to 20 degrees
from full open position.
3. Connect both cables just below.
WARNING
- Close the tonneau cover securely
before driving.
- Cargo should not be interfered
with tonneau cover latching and
completely closing.
- When the tonneau cover is fully
opened, make sure that the buckle
is secure by pulling on the storage
strap.
- Be careful not to get your hands
pinched between the tonneau
cover and the deck when opening
and closing the tonneau cover, or
between the panels when folding.
- Make sure that all latches are
securely locked by pulling it
upwards.
- Do not stand or sit on the tonneau
cover.
- Do not install the tonneau
cover backwards, or in any other
orientation than indicated.
WARNING
- Allowing passengers to ride in the
pickup bed or on the tailgate can
result in death or serious injury in
a crash. Make sure all passengers
ride in a seat and wear a seat belt
properly.
- Never let passengers ride in the
pickup bed, in the trunk space, or on
the bed rails. This could cause very
serious injuries or death. No one
should ride in any position on your
vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
- Exceeding load limits or improperly
loading cargo on the vehicle can
cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
- Load the cargo securely before
starting to drive.
Tonneau Cover
Locking the tonneau cover
Turn lock knob 90 degrees counterclockwise
to lock the tonneau cover.
Unlocking the tonneau cover
Turn lock knob 90 degrees clockwise to
unlock the tonneau ...
The underbed storage area is water
resistant and can be locked and unlocked
using the remote key or smart key.
Opening underbed storage
The underbed storage can be unlocked
and opened by the follo ...
Other information:
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2024 Owners Manual: Engine Oil
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Engine oil is used for lubricating,
cooling, and operating various hydraulic
components in the engine. Engine oil
consumption while driving is normal,
and it is necessary to check and refill the
engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill
the oil level within the ...
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2024 Owners Manual: Trailer Towing - Important
Information
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:
Consider using a trailer hitch that
incorporates sway control through the
use of anti-sway bars. Consult your
trailer hitch dealer about the different
types of sway control trailer hitches
for your vehicle and trailer.
Do ...