Opening the hood
1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push up the secondary latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood.
4. Pull up on the hood support rod.
5. Install the end of the hood support rod into the slot located on the hood (3).
WARNING
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and around the engine compartment to ensure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects
are removed from the engine room
area or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other
combustible material is removed
from the engine compartment
- All filler caps are tightly and
correctly installed
2. Return the hood support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (12in.) above the closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it locks into place.
4. Check that the hood has engaged properly. If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open it again and close it with a little more force.
WARNING
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Exterior Features
Roof Rack
Your vehicle may come equipped with
roof rack rails. If your vehicle is equipped
with roof rack rails, you may be able to
add roof rack crossbars as an accessory
(not shown).
NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, be sure not to position cargo
onto the roof side rails in ...
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Removing the tailgate
[A] : rear camera connector (If equipped)
1. Disconnect connectors located on the
bottom side of the tailgate.
2. Disconnect both support cable. And
tilt the tailgate to roughly 45 degrees
from the full open position.
3. Pull up the tail gate and out
disconnecting the right hand side
hinge.
...