2016 Hyundai Creta warning

VSM OFF condition
To cancel VSM operation, press the
ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) will illuminate.
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF
button again. The ESC OFF indicator
light will go out. Driving with wheels and tires with dif
ferent sizes may cause the ESC sys
tem to malfunction. Before replacing
tires, make sure all four tires and
wheels are the same size. Never
drive the vehicle with different sized
tires and wheels installed.
HillStart Assist Control (HAC)
(if equipped)
A vehicle has the tendency to slide
backwards on a steep slope, before
depressing the accelerator after a
stop. The HAC prevents the vehicle
from sliding backwards by automati
cally operating the brake systems for
about 2 seconds. The brake systems
are automatically released, when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
Information
• The HAC does not operate when the shift lever is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral)
• The HAC activates even when the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
off. However, it does not activate,
when the ESC does not normallyoperate.i
NOTICE
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If ESC indicator light () or EPS
warning light () stays on, your
vehicle may have a malfunction
with the VSM system. When the
warning light illuminates we rec
ommend that the vehicle be
checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as pos
sible.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for
about 2 seconds, so always
depress the accelerator pedal to
begin driving upwards after a stop.
WARNING

Good braking practices Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
driven through standing water or if it
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull
to one side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns
to normal, taking care to keep the
vehicle under control at all times. If
the braking action does not return to
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
do so and we recommend that you
call an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for assistance.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
constant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure. If a tire goes flat while you are driv
ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle pointed straight
ahead while you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
prevent the vehicle from rolling for
ward.
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Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com
plete stop and continue to depress
the brake pedal. Move the shift
lever into the 1st gear (for manual
transaxle vehicle) or P (Park, for
automatic transaxle vehicle) posi
tion, then apply the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the parking
brake not applied or not fully
engaged may roll inadvertently
and may cause injury to the driver
and others. ALWAYS apply the
parking brake before exiting the
vehicle.
WARNING

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Cruise Control Operation
1. CRUISE indicator
2. SET indicator
The Cruise Control system allows
you to drive at speeds above 40
km/h (25 mph) without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control switch
CRUISE: Turns cruise control system on.
CANCEL: Cancels cruise control operation.
RES+: Resumes or increases cruise control speed.
SET: Sets or decreases cruise con trol speed.
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EqUIppED)
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Take the following precautions:
•If the Cruise Control is left on,
(CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminated)
the Cruise Control can be acti
vated unintentionally. Keep the
Cruise Control system off (
/CRUISEindicator light OFF)
when the Cruise Control is not in
use, to avoid inadvertently set
ting a speed.
•Use the Cruise Control system
only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
•Do not use the Cruise Control
when it may not be safe to keep
the vehicle at a constant speed:
Driving in heavy or varying
speed traffic.
On slippery (rainy, icy or snow
covered) roads.
Hilly or winding roads.
Very windy areas.
WARNING
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SpECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud or sand:
Drive cautiously and allow extra dis
tance for braking.
Avoid sudden movements in braking
or steering.
If stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use
second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, or other nonslip
material under the drive wheels to
provide traction when stalled in ice,
snow, or mud.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between 1st and R (Reverse,
for manual transaxle vehicle) or R
(Reverse) and a forward gear (for
automatic transaxle vehicle). Try to
avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transaxle wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before
shifting gears. Release the accelera
tor pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal while
the transaxle is in gear. Slowly spin
ning the wheels in forward and
reverse directions causes a rocking
motion that may free the vehicle.
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle, while driving on slippery
surfaces can cause an accident.
The sudden change in tire speed
could cause the tires to skid. Be
careful when downshifting on slip
pery surfaces.
WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and exces
sive wheel spin occurs, the tem
perature in the tires can increase
very quickly. If the tires become
damaged, a tire blow out or tire
explosion can occur. This condi
tion is dangerous you and others
may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects
are anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle,
the vehicle can overheat quickly,
possibly causing an engine com
partment fire or other damage. Try
to avoid spinning the wheels as
much as possible to prevent over
heating of either the tires or the
engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle
to spin the wheels above 35 mph
(56 km/h).
WARNING

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Snow or icy conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake
applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden
brake applications on snowy or icy
roads may cause the vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires
or to install tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to
carry include tire chains, tow straps
or chains, a flashlight, emergency
flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables,
a window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehi
cle, make sure to use radial tires of
the same size and load range as the
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
handling in all weather conditions.
The traction provided by snow tires
on dry roads may not be as high as
your vehicle's original equipmenttires. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Information
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local and municipal reg
ulations for possible restrictions
against their use.i
WINTER DRIVING
Snow tires should be equivalent in
size and type to the vehicle's stan
dard tires. Otherwise, the safety
and handling of your vehicle may
be adversely affected.
WARNING

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Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner than other types of tires, they
may be damaged by mounting some
types of tire chains on them.
Therefore, the use of snow tires is
recommended instead of tire chains.
Do not mount tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels; if
unavoidable use a wire type chain. If
tire chains must be used, use gen
uine HYUNDAI parts and install the
tire chain after reviewing the instruc
tions provided with the tire chains.
Damage to your vehicle caused by
improper tire chain use is not cov
ered by your vehicle manufacturer’s
warranty.
Information
• Install tire chains on the front tires. It should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tires will provide a
greater driving force, but will not
prevent side skids.
• Do not install tire chains without first checking local and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and
mount them as tightly possible. Drive
slowly (less than 30 km/h (20 mph))
with chains installed. If you hear the
chains contacting the body or chas
sis, stop and tighten them. If they still
make contact, slow down until the
noise stops. Remove the tire chains
as soon as you begin driving on
cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park
the vehicle on level ground away
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
Hazard Warning Flasher and place a
triangular emergency warning device
behind the vehicle (if available).
Always place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply the parking brake and turn off
the engine before installing snow
chains.
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The use of tire chains may
adversely affect vehicle handling:
•Drive less than 30 km/h (20
mph) or the chain manufactur
er’s recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
•Drive carefully and avoid
bumps, holes, sharp turns, and
other road hazards, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
•Avoid sharp turns or locked
wheel braking.
WARNING

Two labels on your driver’s door sill
show how much weight your vehicle
was designed to carry: the Tire and
Loading Information Label and the
Certification Label.
Before loading your vehicle, familiar
ize yourself with the following terms
for determining your vehicle's weight
ratings, from the vehicle's specifica
tions and the Certification Label:
Base Curb Weight
This is the weight of the vehicle
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or option
al equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo Weight
This figure includes all weight added
to the Base Curb Weight, including
cargo and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
This is the total weight placed on
each axle (front and rear) including
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers
are shown on the Certification Label.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus
actual Cargo Weight plus passen
gers.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR
is shown on the Certification Label
located on the driver’s door sill.
Overloading
VEHICLE WEIGHT
The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) for your
vehicle are on the Certification
Label attached to the driver's (or
front passenger’s) door.
Exceeding these ratings can
cause an accident or vehicle dam
age. You can calculate the weight
of your load by weighing the items
(and people) before putting them
in the vehicle. Be careful not to
overload your vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency
Hazard warning flasher ........................................6-2
In case of an emergency while driving ..............6-3If the engine stalls while driving ...................................6-3
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing .........6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving..............................6-3
If the engine will not start ...................................6-4 If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over
slowly....................................................................................6-4
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't
start.......................................................................................6-4
Jump starting ..........................................................6-5
If the engine overheats ........................................6-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......6-10 Low tire pressure telltale ..............................................6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator .................................................6-12
Changing a tire with TPMS...........................................6-13
If you have a flat tire..........................................6-16 Jack and tools .................................................................6-16
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-16
Changing tires .................................................................6-17
Jack label ...........................................................................6-21
Towing ...................................................................6-22 Towing service .................................................................6-22 Removable towing hook....................................................6-23
Emergency towing .........................................................6-24
Emergency commodity ........................................6-26 Fire extinguisher ............................................................6-26
First aid kit ......................................................................6-26
Triangle reflector ...........................................................6-26
Tire pressure gauge .......................................................6-26
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