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Features of your vehicle
Auto defogging system (if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the probability of
fogging up the inside of the windshield by
automatically sensing the moisture of
inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is on.
This indicator illuminates
when the auto defogging
system senses the moisture
of inside the windshield and
operates.If more moisture is in the vehicle, the
higher steps operate as follow. For exam-
ple if auto defogging does not defog
inside the windshield at step 1 Outside
air position, it tries to defog again at step
2 Blowing air toward the windshield.
Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 : Blowing air toward the wind-
shield
Step 3 : Increasing air flow toward the
windshield
Step 4 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 5 : Maximizing the air conditioning
If your vehicle is equipped with the auto
defogging system, it is automatically acti-
vated when the conditions are met.
However, if you would like to cancel the
auto defogging system, press the front
defroster button 4 times within 2 seconds
while pressing the AUTO button. The
indicator will blink 3 times to notify you
that the system is cancelled. To use the
auto defogging system again, follow the
procedures mentioned above.
If the battery has been disconnected or
discharged, it resets to the auto defog-
ging status.
✽NOTICE
• If the A/C off or recirculated air posi-
tion is manually selected while the
auto defogging system is on, the auto
defogging indicator will blink 3 times
to give notice that manual operation is
canceled.
• If the air quality system (AQS) is
selected while the auto defogging sys-
tem is operating at the step 1 outside
air position, the recirculated air posi-
tion may operate when the outside air
is polluted.
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CAUTION
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the pas-
senger side windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
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• Decreasing the vehicle speed to less
than approximately 10km/h (6.2mph)
as the vehicle in front of you.
• Accelerating the vehicle speed to more
than approximately 180km/h
(113mph).
• The ESP is turned off.
• The sensor or the cover is stained with
foreign matter.
Each of these actions will cancel smart
cruise control operation (the SET indica-
tor light, set speed and vehicle to vehicle
distance on the LCD screen will go out),
but it will not turn the system off. If you
wish to resume smart cruise control
operation, push the RES+ switch located
on your steering wheel. You will return to
your previously preset speed.
To resume cruise control set
speed:
If any method other than the CRUISE
switch was used to cancel cruising speed
and the system is still activated, the most
recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RES+ switch is
pushed. It will not resume, however, if the
vehicle speed has dropped below
approximately 10 km/h (6.2 mph) when
the sensor detects the vehicle ahead or if
the vehicle speed has dropped below
approximately 30 km/h (18.6 mph) when
there is no vehicle in front of your vehicle.
✽NOTICE
Always check the road conditions when
pressing the RES+ switch to resume the
speed.
To turn cruise control off, do one
of the following:
• Push the CRUISE button (the CRUISE
indicator light in the instrument cluster
will go out).
• Turn the engine off.
Both of these actions cancel smart cruise
control operation. If you want to resume
smart cruise control operation, repeat
the steps provided in “To set cruise con-
trol speed” on the previous page.CAUTION
If the sensor cover is dirty or
obstructed, the smart cruise control
operation will cancel automatically.
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Sensor to detect distance to the
vehicle ahead
The sensor detects distance to the vehi-
cle ahead.
If the sensor is covered with dirt or other
foreign matter, the vehicle to vehicle dis-
tance control may not operate correctly.
Always keep the sensor clean.
Sensor malfunction indicator
If the sensor or cover is dirty or obscured
with foreign matter such as snow, the
indicator will illuminate. Clean the sensor
by using a soft cloth.
SCC (Smart cruise control) malfunc-
tion indicator
The warning light illuminates when the
vehicle to vehicle distance control sys-
tem is not functioning normally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer and have the system
checked.
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Limitations of the system
The smart cruise control system may
have limits to its ability to detect distance
to the vehicle ahead due to road and traf-
fic conditions.
On curves
• On curves, the smart cruise control
system may not detect a moving vehi-
cle in your lane, and then your vehicle
could accelerate to the set speed. Also,
the vehicle speed will slow down when
the vehicle ahead is recognized sud-
denly.
• Select the appropriate set speed on
curves and apply the brakes or accel-
erator pedal if necessary.• Your vehicle speed can be reduced
due to a vehicle in the adjacent lane.
Apply the accelerator pedal and select
the appropriate set speed. Check to be
sure that the road conditions permit
safe operation of the smart cruise con-
trol.
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CAUTION
• Do not install accessories around
the sensor and do not replace the
bumper by yourself. It may inter-
fere with the sensor performance.
• Always keep the sensor and
bumper clean.
• To prevent sensor cover damage
from occurring, wash the car with
a soft cloth.
• Do not damage the sensor or sen-
sor area by a strong impact. If the
sensor moves slightly off posi-
tion, the smart cruise control sys-
tem will not operate correctly.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
• Use only a genuine HYUNDAI
sensor cover for your vehicle.

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On inclines
• During uphill or downhill driving, the
smart cruise control system may not
detect a moving vehicle in your lane,
and cause your vehicle to accelerate to
the set speed. Also, the vehicle speed
will slow down when the vehicle ahead
is recognized suddenly.
• Select the appropriate set speed on
inclines and apply the brakes or accel-
erator pedal if necessary.
Lane changing
• A vehicle which moves into your lane
from an adjacent lane cannot be rec-
ognized by the sensor until it is in the
sensor's detection range.
• The sensor may not detect immediate-
ly when a vehicle cuts in suddenly.
Always pay attention to the traffic, road
and driving conditions.
• If a vehicle which moves into your lane
is slower than your vehicle, your speed
may decrease to maintain the distance
to the vehicle ahead.
• If a vehicle which moves into your lane
is faster than your vehicle, your vehicle
will accelerate to the selected speed.
Vehicle recognition
Some vehicles ahead in your lane cannot
be recognized by the sensor as follows:
- Narrow vehicles such as motorcycles or
bicycles
- Vehicles offset to one side
- Slow-moving vehicles or sudden-decel-
erating vehicles
- Stopped vehicles
- Vehicles with small rear profile such as
trailers with no loads
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A vehicle ahead cannot be recognized
correctly by the sensor if any of following
occurs:
- When the vehicle is pointing upwards
due to overloading in the trunk
- While the steering wheel is operating
- When driving to one side of the lane
- When driving on narrow lanes or on
curves
Apply the brakes or accelerator pedal if
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• The smart cruise control system
is not a substitute for safe driving
practices but a convenience
function only. It is the responsi-
bility of the driver to always
check the speed and the distance
to the vehicle ahead.
• Always be aware of the selected
speed and vehicle to vehicle dis-
tance.
• Always maintain sufficient brak-
ing distance and decelerate your
vehicle by applying the brakes if
necessary.
• As the smart cruise control sys-
tem may not recognize complex
driving situations, always pay
attention to driving conditions
and control your vehicle speed.
• For safe operation, carefully read
and follow the instructions in this
manual before use.WARNING
• The vehicle cannot be stopped by
using the smart cruise control
system.
If an emergency stop is neces-
sary, you must apply the brakes.
• Keep a safe distance according
to road conditions and vehicle
speed. If the vehicle to vehicle
distance is too close during a
high-speed driving, it may cause
a serious collision.
• The smart cruise control system
can not recognize a stopped
vehicle, pedestrians or an
oncoming vehicle. Always look
ahead cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situa-
tions from occurring.
• In front of you, vehicles moving
with a frequent lane change may
cause a delay in the system's
reaction or may cause the system
to react to a vehicle actually in an
adjacent lane. Always look ahead
cautiously to prevent unexpected
and sudden situations from
occurring.
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CAUTION
The smart cruise control system
may not operate temporarily due to
electrical interference.

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This system detects the lane with the
sensor at the front windshield and warns
you when your vehicle leaves the lane.To operate the LDWS, pull the switch or
press the switch with the engine
start/stop button in the ON position. The
indicator illuminates on the cluster. To
cancel the LDWS, pull the switch or
press the switch again.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
• The LDWS does not make the
vehicle change lanes. It is the dri-
ver's responsibility to always
check the road conditions.
• Do not turn the steering wheel
suddenly, when the LDWS warns
you that your vehicle is leaving
the lane.
• If the sensor can not detect the
lane or if the vehicle speed does
not exceed 60km/h, the LDWS
won't warn you even though vehi-
cle leaves the lane.
• If your vehicle has window tint or
other types of coating on the
front windshield, the LDWS may
not work properly.
• Do not let water or any kind of liq-
uid come in contact with the
LDWS sensor.
• Do not remove the LDWS parts
and do not affect the sensor by a
strong impact.
• Do not put objects that reflect
light on the dash board.
• Always check the road conditions
because you may not hear the
warning chime because of audio,
and external conditions.
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If your vehicle leaves the lane when the
LDWS is operating and vehicle speed
exceeds 60km/h, the warning operates
as follows:1. Visual warning
If you leave the lane, the lane you leave
on the LCD display blinks yellow with 0.8
seconds of interval.
2. Auditory warning
If you leave the lane, the warning sound
operates with 0.8 seconds of interval.
3. Accelerator pedal warning
(if equipped)
If you leave the lane, the accelerator
pedal warning (vibration) operates after
auditory warning.4. Tactual warning (if equipped with pre-
safe seat belt)
If you leave the lane for about 3 seconds,
the pre-safe seat belt pulls with 3 sec-
onds of interval.
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• When the sensor detects the lane line
• When the sensor doesn’t detect the lane line