Santa Fe roof side rails and crossbars

The manual's Roof side rails section says your vehicle may come equipped with roof side rails. If it is, you can add roof rack crossbars as an accessory.

From the Roof side rails section of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual (printed page 348, listed as if equipped).

Santa Fe roof side rail load limit

From the warning in the Roof side rails section of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual. Loading cargo or luggage in excess of the specified weight limit on the roof side rails may damage your vehicle.

The hidden type assist handle

The manual describes a hidden type assist handle (if equipped) for safe boarding and alighting when loading cargo on the roof using the roof rack. Its steps:

From the Hidden type assist handle section of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual (printed pages 349-350). The manual warns to be on a flat surface and keep a firm grip on the handle to prevent falling, and to be careful not to slip when stepping on a tire.

Driving with cargo on the roof

The vehicle's center of gravity is higher when items are loaded onto the roof side rails. The manual says to avoid sudden starts, braking, sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers or high speeds that may result in loss of vehicle control or rollover, and to always drive slowly and turn corners carefully when carrying items on the roof side rails.

Severe wind updrafts caused by passing vehicles or natural causes can cause sudden upward pressure on items loaded on the roof side rails, especially large, flat items such as wood panels or mattresses. That may cause the items to fall off and damage your vehicle or others around you. To prevent damage or loss of cargo, check frequently before or while driving that the items on the roof side rails are securely fastened.

From the warning in the Roof side rails section of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual.

Loading tips from the manual

The manual's notes for carrying cargo on the roof:

From the Roof side rails, Sunroof and Shark fin antenna sections of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual.

Santa Fe overall height

Before a trip with cargo on top, start from the overall height in the manual's Dimensions table, then add your crossbars and cargo:

Figures as listed in the Dimensions section of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual. The antenna section also says to check the vehicle's height before entering low-ceiling spaces such as automated parking lots or automated washing machines.

Roof cargo and the vehicle load limit

The label on the driver's door jamb shows the vehicle capacity weight, which the manual defines as the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo (including the tongue load if you tow). Roof cargo is still cargo, so count it in that figure. Use the figure on your own vehicle's label.

The manual warns never to exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front or rear axle, or the vehicle capacity weight. Exceeding these ratings may affect your vehicle's handling and braking ability.

From the vehicle load limit sections of the 2027 Santa Fe owner's manual.

Michigan City Hyundai service hours

From Michigan City Hyundai's website, November 11, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.