The full size flat tire should be stored and fixed in the vehicle until you reach a service station.
Information
Do not store the flat tire on the spare tire carrier underneath your vehicle.
1. Take out the strap which is stored in the storage box under the right rear seat. Connect the two straps with the buckle, if necessary, before using the strap to fix the flat tire.
2. Place the flat tire on the floor of the bed area.
3. Pass one end of the strap through the wheel center and connect both strap hooks to each D-rings (A-A’ or B-B’).
4. Pull the strap (1) to tighten the strap firmly.
5. Try moving the flat tire to see if it is properly secured.
CAUTION
Never leave the flat tire unfixed in the vehicle. An unsecured flat tire may cause damage to the vehicle when the vehicle makes sharp turns, suddenly stops, or is in an accident.
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2024 Owners Manual: The Loading Information Label
The label located on the driver’s door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that can
be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity
weight.
Vehicle capacity weight
5 persons : 1,411 lbs (640 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi ...
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2024 Owners Manual: Closing the tailgate
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
...