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Ignition switch position
LOCK
The steering wheel locks to protect 
against theft. The ignition key can be 
removed only in the LOCK position.
When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, push the key inward at 
the ACC position and turn the key toward the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory)
The steering wheel is unlocked and elec- 
trical accessories are operative.
✽✽NOTICE
If difficulty is experienced turning the 
ignition switch to the ACC position, turn 
the key while turning the steering wheel 
right and left to release the tension.
ON
The warning lights can be checked 
before the engine is started. This is the 
normal running position after the engine
is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON if the engine is not running to prevent batterydischarge.
START
Turn the ignition key to the START posi- 
tion to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it 
returns to the ON position. The brake 
warning lamp can be checked in thisposition.
WARNING - Ignition key
 Never turn the ignition key to LOCK or ACC while the vehicle is 
moving. This would result in loss
of directional control and braking 
function, which could cause an accident.
 The anti-theft steering column lock is not a substitute for the parking
brake. Before leaving the driver's
seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for the 
automatic transaxle, or reverse for 
the manual transaxle, set the park-
ing brake fully, and shut the engine 
off. Unexpected and sudden vehi- 
cle movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
 Never reach for the ignition switch, or any other controls through the
steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion. The presence of your hand or arm in this area could 
cause a loss of vehicle control, an
accident and serious bodily injuryor death.
 Do not place any movable objects around the driver’s seat as they
may move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an  acci-
dent.
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Illuminated engine start/stop but- ton
Whenever the front door is opened, the 
engine start/stop button will illuminate for
your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door is 
closed. It will also go off immediately
when the theft-alarm system is armed.
Engine start/stop button position
OFF
 With manual transaxle 
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi- 
tion) or vehicle power (ON position), stop 
the vehicle then press the engine
start/stop button. 
 With automatic transaxle 
To turn off the engine (START/RUN posi- 
tion) or vehicle power (ON position),
press the engine start/stop button with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position. 
When you press the engine start/stop 
button without the shift lever in the P
(Park) position, the engine start/stop but- ton will not change to the OFF position 
but to the ACC position. 
Also, the steering wheel locks when the 
engine start/stop button is in the OFF 
position to protect you against theft. It 
locks when the door is opened or when
you pull out the smart key from the smart 
key holder.If the steering wheel is not locked prop- 
erly when you open the driver's door, the 
warning chime will sound. Try locking the 
steering wheel again. If the problem is
not solved, have it checked by an author- 
ized HYUNDAI dealer. 
In addition, if the engine start/stop button 
is in the OFF position after the driver's
door is opened, the steering wheel will 
not lock and the warning chime will 
sound. In such a situation, close the door.
Then the steering wheel will lock and the 
warning chime will stop.
✽✽
  
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock 
properly, the engine start/stop button 
will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to release 
the tension. 
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ACC(Accessory)
 With manual transaxle 
Press the engine start/stop button when 
the button is in the OFF position without depressing the clutch pedal. 
 With automatic transaxle 
Press the engine start/stop button while it is in the OFF position without depressing
the brake pedal. 
The steering wheel unlocks and electri- 
cal accessories are operational.
If the engine start/stop button is in the 
ACC position for more than 1 hour, the 
button is turned off automatically to pre-
vent battery discharge.
ON
 With manual transaxle 
Press the engine start/stop button when 
the button is in the ACC position without depressing the clutch pedal. 
 With automatic transaxle 
Press the engine start/stop button while it 
is in the ACC position without depressing 
the brake pedal. 
The warning lights can be checked 
before the engine is started. Do not leave 
the engine start/stop button in the ON
position for a long time. The battery may
discharge, because the engine is not 
running.
Orange indicatorBlue indicator
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the engine
(START/RUN) or vehicle power (ON),only when the vehicle is not in
motion. In an emergency situationwhile the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to theACC position by pressing the engine
start/stop button for more than 2 sec-onds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds. If the vehicle is still moving,
you can restart the engine withoutdepressing the brake pedal by press-ing the engine start/stop button withthe shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
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3. Press the engine start/stop buttonwhile depressing the brake pedal.
4. Continue depressing the brake pedal until the illuminated glow indicator 
goes off. (approximately 5 seconds)  
5. The engine starts running when the glow indicator goes off.
✽✽  
NOTICE
If the engine start/stop button is pressed 
once more while the engine is pre-heat- 
ing, the engine may start. 
Starting and stopping the engine for tur- 
bocharger intercooler 
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for several 
seconds before sufficient lubrication isensured in the turbocharger unit.
2. After high speed or extended driving, requiring a heavy engine load, idle the
engine about 1 minute before turning it
off.
This idle time will allow the tur- bocharger to cool prior to shutting the
engine off.  Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
if it is far away from you, the engine 
may not start.
 When the engine start/stop button is in the ACC position or above, if any door 
is opened, the system checks for the 
smart key. If the smart key is not in the 
vehicle, the " " indicator and the
“KEY OUT” indicator will blink. And ifall doors are closed, the chime will 
sound for 5 seconds. The indicator or 
warning will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Always have the smart key 
with you.
WARNING
The engine will start, only when the 
smart key is in the vehicle. 
Never allow children or any person 
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle
touch the engine start/stop button
or related parts.CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off immedi- ately after it has been subjected toa heavy load. Doing so may cause
severe damage to the engine or tur- bocharger unit.
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Power brakes  
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes 
that adjust automatically through normal 
usage. 
In the event that the power-assisted 
brakes lose power because of a stalled
engine or some other reason, you can 
still stop your vehicle by applying greater 
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
mally would. The stopping distance, how- 
ever, will be longer. 
When the engine is not running, the 
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do 
not pump the brake pedal when the 
power assist has been interrupted. 
Pump the brake pedal only when neces- 
sary to maintain steering control on slip- 
pery surfaces. BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING
- Brakes
 Do not drive with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal. This will create abnormal high brake tem- 
peratures, excessive brake lining 
and pad wear, and increasedstopping distances.
 When descending a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and
avoid continuous application of
the brakes. Continuous brake application will cause the brakes 
to overheat and could result in a
temporary loss of braking per-
formance.
 Wet brakes may impair the vehi- cle’s ability to safely slow down;
the vehicle may also pull to one side when the brakes are applied. 
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test 
your brakes in this fashion after 
driving through deep water. To
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
while maintaining a safe forward 
speed until brake performance returns to normal.
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 Always, confirm the position ofthe brake and accelerator pedal 
before driving. If you don't checkthe position of the accelerator
and brake pedal before driving, 
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Check the brake warning light by turning 
the ignition switch ON (do not start the 
engine). This light will be illuminated when 
the parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switch in the START or ON position. 
Before driving, be sure the parking brake 
is fully released and the brake warning
light is off. 
If the brake warning light remains on after 
the parking brake is released while the 
engine is running, there may be a mal-
function in the brake system. Immediate 
attention is necessary. 
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi- 
cle immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating the 
vehicle and only continue to drive the 
vehicle until you can reach a safe loca-
tion or repair shop.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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WARNING
 To prevent unintentional move- ment when stopped and leaving 
the vehicle, do not use the shift
lever in place of the parking 
brake. Set the parking brake AND 
make sure the shift lever is
securely positioned in P (Park).
 Never allow anyone who is unfa- miliar with the vehicle to touch
the parking brake. If the parking
brake is released unintentionally, 
serious injury may occur.
 All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully engaged
when parking to avoid inadver- 
tent movement of the vehicle
which can injure occupants orpedestrians.
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci- 
dents due to improper or danger- 
ous driving maneuvers. Even 
though vehicle control is improved
during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between 
you and objects ahead. Vehicle 
speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions. 
The braking distance for vehicles 
equipped with an anti-lock braking
system (or Electronic Stability
Control System) may be longer 
than for those without it in the fol- 
lowing road conditions. 
During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reduced speeds: 
 Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
 With tire chains installed.
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CAUTION
 Driving with the parking brakeapplied will cause excessive
brake pad and brake rotor wear.
 Do not operate the parking brake while the vehicle is moving exceptin an emergency situation. It coulddamage the vehicle system and make endanger driving safety.    

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✽✽NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle 
because of a drained battery, the engine
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
warning light may turn on at the same 
time. This happens because of the low 
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS is malfunctioning.
 Do not pump your brakes!
 Have the battery recharged before driving the vehicle.
Electronic stability control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability control (ESC) 
system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks 
where you are steering and where the 
vehicle is actually going. ESC applies the
brakes at individual wheels and 
intervenes in the engine management 
system to stabilize the vehicle.
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CAUTION
 If the ABS warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problemwith the ABS. In this case, howev- er, your regular brakes will worknormally.
 The ABS warning light will stay on for approximately 3 seconds after
the ignition switch is ON. Duringthat time, the ABS will go throughself-diagnosis and the light will gooff if everything is normal. If the light stays on, you may have aproblem with your ABS. Contactan authorized HYUNDAI dealer assoon as possible.
CAUTION
 When you drive on a road having poor traction, such as an icy road,and have operated your brakes
continuously, the ABS will beactive continuously and the ABSwarning light may illuminate. Pullyour vehicle over to a safe place
and stop the engine.
 Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light is off, then your
ABS system is normal. Otherwise, you may have a prob-lem with the ABS. Contact anauthorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
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The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is an electronic system designed 
to help the driver maintain vehicle control
under adverse conditions. It is not a
substitute for safe driving practices. 
Factors including speed, road conditions 
and driver steering input can all affect
whether ESC will be effective in 
preventing a loss of control. It is still your 
responsibility to drive and corner at
reasonable speeds and to leave a
sufficient margin of safety. 
When you apply your brakes under con- 
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the 
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation 
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ESC is active.
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NOTICE
A click sound may be heard in the 
engine compartment when the vehicle 
begins to move after the engine is start- 
ed. These conditions are normal and
indicate that the Electronic Stability
Control System is functioning properly. 
ESC operation
ESC ON condition ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi- 
cator lights illuminate for 
approximately 3 seconds,
then ESC is turned on.
 for at least half a second after
turning the ignition ON to turn
ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator 
will illuminate). To turn the ESC on, press the ESC OFF
button (ESC OFF indicatorlight will go off).
 you may hear a slight ticking
sound. This is the ESC per- 
forming an automatic system 
self-check and does not indi-
cate a problem.WARNING
Never drive too fast according to 
the road conditions or too quickly
when cornering. Electronic stability
control (ESC) will not prevent acci- 
dents. Excessive speed in turns, 
abrupt maneuvers and hydroplan-ing on wet surfaces can still result 
in serious accidents. Only a safe 
and attentive driver can prevent
accidents by avoiding maneuvers
that cause the vehicle to lose trac- 
tion. Even with ESC installed, 
always follow all the normal precau-
tions for driving - including driving 
at safe speeds for the conditions.
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