2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ 4WD

Introduction
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
ABS warning light (if equipped)
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
4WD system warning light (if equipped)
4WD LOCK indicator (if equipped)
ESP indicator (if equipped)
ESP OFF indicator (if equipped)
Malfunction indicator (if equipped)
Air bag warning light (if equipped)
Cruise indicator (if equipped)
Cruise SET indicator (if equipped)
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
Low fuel level warning light
Glow indicator (Diesel only)
Fuel filter warning light (Diesel only)
* For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
Charging system warning light
Low windshield washer fluid
level warning light (if equipped)
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Door (and tailgate) open position indicator (if equipped)
Overspeed warning light (if equipped)
120km/h
Key out indicator (if equipped) KEY
OUT
AIR
BAG
Door ajar warning light (if equipped)
Tailgate open warning light (if equipped)
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator (if equipped)
Low tire pressure telltale (if equipped)
Low tire pressure position tell- tale (if equipped)
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Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-14
2. Driver position memory system
button*...............................................4-37
3. Outside rearview mirror folding button*...............................................4-48
4. Outside rearview mirror control switch ................................................4-47
5. Central door lock switch....................4-14
6. Power window lock button ................4-27
7. Power window switches ....................4-24
8. Air vent ..............................................4-90
9. Front fog light switch*........................4-76
10. Head lamp leveling device*.............4-77
11. Rear fog light switch* .....................4-77
12. Instrument panel illumination control knob ................................................4-50
13. 4WD LOCK button*.........................5-16
14. ESP OFF button* ............................5-26
15. Power tailgate main control button* 4-19
16. Steering wheel power tilt control* ...4-40
17. Steering wheel ................................4-39
18. Fuse box .........................................7-46
19. Hood release lever ..........................4-28
20. Parking brake pedal ........................5-22
21. Brake pedal .....................................5-21
22. Accelerator pedal ..............................5-6
23. Seat...................................................3-2
* : if equipped OEN006001L
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Features of your vehicle
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4WD system warning light
(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the 4WD system warning
light will come on and then go off in a few
seconds. D150337AEN
4WD LOCK indicator
(if equipped)
The 4WD LOCK indicator light is illumi-
nated when the 4WD LOCK button is
pushed. The purpose of this 4WD LOCK
mode is to increase the drive power
when driving on dry road surfaces, wet
pavement, snow-covered roads and/or
off-road. The 4WD LOCK indicator light is
turned off by pushing the button again D150338BEN
KEY OUT indicator
(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, if any door is open, the sys-
tem checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the indi-
cator will blink, and if all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. The indicator will turn
off while the vehicle is moving. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle.
4WD
LOCKKEY
OUT
CAUTION
Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on dry paved roads or highway, it cancause noise, vibration or damage of
4WD related parts.
CAUTION
If the 4WD system warning light ( ) illuminates, this indicates thatthere is a malfunction in the 4WD
system. If this occurs, have yourvehicle checked by an authorizedHYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi- ble.
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Before driving / 5-3
Key positions / 5-4
Starting the engine / 5-6
Automatic transaxle / 5-9
Four wheel drive (4WD) / 5-14
Brake system / 5-21
Cruise control system / 5-31
Economical operation / 5-35
Special driving conditions / 5-37
Winter driving / 5-42
Trailer towing / 5-46
Vehicle weight / 5-54
Driving your vehicle
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Driving your vehicle
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Moving up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the
appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually while releasing the
service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the
shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will
help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards.
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Engine power can be delivered to all front
and rear wheels for maximum traction.
Full-time 4WD is useful when extra trac-
tion is required on road, such as, when
driving on slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-
covered roads. These vehicles are not
designed for challenging off-road use.
WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
by moving it forward and backward.
Do not attempt this procedure if
people or objects are anywhere
near the vehicle. During the rocking
operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward of backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury
or damage to nearby people orobjects.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
(IF EQUIPPED)
1KMA3053
4WD
1KMA3054
2WD
Front wheel
Front wheel
Rear wheel
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Driving your vehicle
Occasional off-road use such as estab-
lished unpaved roads and trails is OK. It
is always important when traveling off-
highway that the driver carefully reduce
speed to a level that does not exceed the
safe operating speed for those condi-
tions. In general, off-road conditions pro-
vide less traction and braking effective-
ness than normal road conditions. The
driver must be especially alert to avoid
driving on slopes which tilt the vehicle to
either side.
These factors must be carefully consid-
ered when driving off-road. Keeping the
vehicle in contact with the driving surfaceand under control in these conditions is
always the driver's responsibility for the
safety of him/herself and his or her pas-
sengers.E170201AEN
Tight corner brake effect
This is called tight corner brake effect.
Tight corner brake effect is a unique
characteristic of four-wheel drive vehicles
caused by the difference in tire rotation at
the four wheels and the zero-degreealignment of the front wheels and sus-pension.
Sharp turns at low speeds should be car-
ried out with caution.
WARNING
- Off road driv- ing
This vehicle is designed primarily
for on road use although it can
operate effectively off road.
However it was not designed for
driving in challenging off-road con-
ditions. Driving in conditions that
exceed the vehicle's intended
design or the driver's experience
level may result in severe injury ordeath.
CAUTION - 4WD
When turning sharply on a paved
road at low speed while in four-wheel drive, steering control will be difficult.
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Driving your vehicle
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Transfer mode Selection button Indicator light Description
This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades,
off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc., to
maximize traction.
This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds above 30 km/h (19 mph) and is shifted to 4WD AUTO mode
at speed above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle decelerates
to speeds below 30 km/h (19 mph), however, the transfermode is shifted into 4WD LOCK mode again.
When driving in 4WD AUTO mode, the vehicle operates sim- ilar to conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating
conditions. However, if the system determines that there is a
need for the 4WD mode, the engine’s driving power is dis-
tributed to all four wheels automatically without driver inter-
vention.
When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle moves similar to conventional 2WD vehicles.
4 W D
LOCK
4WD LOCK
4WD AUTO
(4WD LOCK is deactivated)
(Indicator light isnot illuminated)
(Indicator light is
illuminated)
✽✽ NOTICE
 When driving on normal roads, deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by pushing the 4WD LOCK button(the indi cator light goes
off). Driving on normal roads with 4WD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause mechanic al noise or vibration.
The noise and vibration will disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated. Some parts of the power train may be dam-
aged by prolonged driving with the noise and vibration.
 When the 4WD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered en tirely to the front wheels.
This shock is not a mechanical failure.
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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) transfer mode selection
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Driving your vehicle
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You must consciously take the effort to
learn how to corner in a 4WD vehicle.
Do not rely on your experience in con-
ventional 2WD vehicles in choosing
safe cornering speed in 4WD mode.
For starters, you must drive more slow-
ly in 4WD.
Drive carefully off-road because your vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
off-road conditions where you are
going to drive before you begin driving.
Always hold the steering wheel firmlywhen you are driving off-road.
Make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts. If you need to drive in water, stop your
vehicle, set your transfer to the 4WD
LOCK mode and drive at less than 8km/h (5 mph).
WARNING - 4WD
Reduce speed when you turn cor-
ners. The center of gravity of 4WD
vehicles is higher than that of con-
ventional 2WD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when
you turn corners too fast.
WARNING - Steering wheel
Do not grab inside of the steering
wheel when you are driving off-
road. Your arm may be hurt by a
sudden steering maneuver or fromsteering wheel rebound due to
impact with objects on the ground.
You could lose control of the steer-ing wheel.
WARNING - Wind danger
If you are driving in heavy wind, the
vehicle's higher center of gravity
decreases your steering control
capacity and requires you to drive
more slowly.
WARNING - Driving
through water
Drive slowly. If you are driving too
fast in water, the water spray can
get into the engine compartment
and wet the ignition system, caus-
ing your vehicle to suddenly stall. If
this happens and your vehicle is in
a tilted position, your vehicle may
roll over.
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