Hyundai Santa Cruz: Automatic Transmission / Using the Paddle Shifters
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The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the manual shift mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 6mph.
Pull back on the [+] paddle (right side) to upshift or the [-] paddle (left side) to downshift. You will see the gear change in the LCD cluster display.
When using the paddle shifters and you wish to return from manual shift mode to 'D' Drive mode, do one of the following:
- Pull back on the [+] paddle (right side)
for more than one second.
- Toggle the gear shift lever from 'D'
(Drive) to the manual gate on the
left side (towards the driver) and
then toggle it back to the normal 'D'
position.
The vehicle will automatically revert from paddle shifting manual shift mode to 'D' Drive mode if one of the following situations occur:
- When the accelerator pedal is gently
depressed for more than 6 seconds
while driving
- When the vehicle stops
Information
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are pulled at the same time, gear shift may not occur.
Automatic Transmission Operation
The automatic transmission has eight forward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position.
The indicator in the instrument cluster
display ...
Good Driving Practices
Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
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Other information:
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Changing Tires
WARNING
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack
causing serious injury or death to you or
those nearby. Take the following safety
precautions:
Do not get under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
NEVER attempt to change a tire in
the lane of traffic. ALWAYS move the
vehicle completel ...
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: All Wheel Drive (AWD)
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
delivers engine power to both the front
and rear wheels for maximum traction.
AWD is useful when extra traction is
required on roads such slippery, muddy,
wet, or snow-covered roads.
Occasional off-road use such as
established unpaved roads and trails are
OK. ...
