2016 Hyundai Creta power steering

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Electric power steering (EPS) (if
equipped)
The system assists you with steering
the vehicle. If the engine is off or if
the power steering system becomes
inoperative, the vehicle may still be
steered, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Also, the steering effort becomes
heavier as the vehicle’s speed
increases and becomes lighter as
the vehicle’s speed decreases for
better control of the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, we recommend
that the system be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light () will illuminate
on the instrument cluster. The steer
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate. Take your vehicle
to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Information
T h e f o l l o w i n g s y m p t o m s m a y o c c u r
d u r i n g n o r m a l v e h i c l e o p e r a t i o n :
• T h e s t e e r i n g e f f o r t m a y b e h i g h i m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r p l a c i n g t h e i g n i
t i o n s w i t c h i n t h e O N p o s i t i o n .
T h i s h a p p e n s a s t h e s y s t e m p e r
f o r m s t h e E P S s y s t e m d i a g n o s t i c s .
W h e n t h e d i a g n o s t i c s i s c o m p l e t e d ,
t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l w i l l r e t u r n t o i t s
n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n .
• A c l i c k n o i s e m a y b e h e a r d f r o m t h e E P S r e l a y a f t e r t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h i s
p l a c e d t o t h e O N o r L O C K / O F F
p o s i t i o n .
• M o t o r n o i s e m a y b e h e a r d w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s a t s t o p o r a t a l o w d r i v i n g
s p e e d .
• W h e n y o u o p e r a t e t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l i n l o w t e m p e r a t u r e , a b n o r m a l
n o i s e m a y o c c u r . I f t e m p e r a t u r e
r i s e s , t h e n o i s e w i l l d i s a p p e a r . T h i s
i s a n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n .iNOTICE
STEERING WHEEL

Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
(if equipped)
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
• Once you set the ignition switch orEngine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking sys
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the antilock
brake system).
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Warning Light
(if equipped)
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
• Once you turn the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
It remains on until the engine isstarted.
• When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i l l u m i n a t e s :
• Once you turn the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
It remains on until the engine isstarted.
• When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to
the emission control systems which
could effect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
NOTICE
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Key ignition switch
(if equipped)
IGNITION SWITCH
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To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol
lowing precautions:
•NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with
the vehicle to touch the ignition
switch or related parts.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur.
•NEVER reach through the steer
ing wheel for the ignition switch,
or any other control, while the
vehicle is in motion. The pres
ence of your hand or arm in this
area may cause a loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
WARNING
•NEVER turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK or ACC position
while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This
will result in the engine turning
off and loss of power assist for
the steering and brake systems.
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This may lead to loss of direc
tional control and braking func
tion, which could cause an acci
dent.
•Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in 1st gear (for manual
transaxle vehicle) or P (Park, for
automatic transaxle vehicle)
position, apply the parking
brake, and turn ignition switch to
the LOCK position.
Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not followed.WARNING

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•NEVER press the Engine
Start/Stop button while the vehi
cle is in motion except in an
emergency. This will result in the
engine turning off and loss of
power assist for the steering and
brake systems.
This may lead to loss of direc
tional control and braking func
tion, which could cause an acci
dent.
•Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position, set
the parking brake, press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position, and take the
Smart Key with you.
Unexpected vehicle movement
may occur if these precautions
are not followed.
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WARNING
To turn the engine off in an emer
gency:
Press and hold the Engine
Start/Stop button for more than
two seconds OR Rapidly press
and release the Engine Start/Stop
button three times (within three
seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you
can restart the engine without
depressing the brake pedal by
pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button with the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position.
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•NEVER reach through the steer
ing wheel for the Engine
Start/Stop button or any other
control while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area may
cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury or
death, NEVER allow children or
any person who is unfamiliar with
the vehicle to touch the Engine
Start/Stop button or related parts.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur.
WARNING

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Engine Stop/Start button positions
Vehicle with manual transaxle
Button PositionActionNotice
OFF• To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle and
then press the Engine Start/Stop button.
• The steering wheel locks to protect the vehicle from theft. If the steering wheel is not locked properly
when you open the driver's door, the warning
chime will sound.
Not illuminated
ACC
• Press the Engine Start/Stop button when
the button is in the OFF position without
depressing the clutch pedal.
• Electrical accessories are usable.
• The steering wheel unlocks. • If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ACC position for more than one hour, the
battery power will turn off automatically to
prevent the battery from discharging.
• 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 tension.
Amber indicator

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Engine Stop/Start button positions
Vehicle with automatic transaxle
Button PositionActionNotice
OFFTo turn off the engine, press the Engine
Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park).
When you press the Engine Start/Stop but
ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the
Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to
the OFF position, but turns to the ACC posi
tion.
The steering wheel locks to protect the vehi
cle from theft. If the steering wheel is not locked properly
when you open the driver's door, the warning
chime will sound.
Not illuminated
ACC
Press the Engine Start/Stop button when
the button is in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
Electrical accessories are usable.
The steering wheel unlocks. • If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ACC position for more than one hour,
the battery power will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from discharging.
• If the steering wheel doesn't unlock proper ly, the Engine Start/Stop button will not
work. Press the Engine Start/Stop button
while turning the steering wheel right and
left to release tension.
Amber indicator

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Power brakes
Your vehicle has powerassisted
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
You can still stop your vehicle by
applying greater force to the brake
pedal than typical. The stopping dis
tance, however, will be longer than
with power brakes.
When the engine is not running, the
reser ve brake power is par tially
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
necessary to maintain steering con
trol on slippery surfaces.
BRAKING SYSTEM
Take the following precautions:
•Do not drive with your foot rest
ing on the brake pedal. This will
create abnormal high brake tem
peratures, excessive brake lin
ing and pad wear, and
increased stopping distances.
•When descending a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear
and avoid continuous applica
tion of the brakes. Applying the
brakes continuously will cause
the brakes to overheat and
could result in a temporary loss
of braking performance.
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•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,
lightly tap the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes while main
taining a safe forward speed
until brake performance returns
to normal. Avoid driving at high
speeds until the brakes function
correctly.
WARNING

Vehicle Stability Management (if
equipped)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
when accelerating or braking sud
denly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four
tires can suddenly become uneven.
VSM operation
VSM ON condition
The VSM operates when:
• The Electronic Stability Control(ESC) is on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately above 15 km/h (9 mph) on curve
roads.
• Vehicle speed is approximately above 20 km/h (12 mph) when the
vehicle is braking on rough roads.
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate the
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor
mal and it means your VSM is active.
Information
The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on bank road such as gradi ent or incline
• Driving rearward.
• ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• EPS (Electronic Power Steering) warning light ( ) is on. i
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Take the following precautions
when using the Vehicle Stability
Management (VSM):
•ALWAYS check the speed and
the distance to the vehicle
ahead. The VSM is not a substi
tute for safe driving practices.
•Never drive too fast for the road
conditions. The VSM system will
not prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in bad weath
er, slippery and uneven roads
can result in severe accidents.
WARNING