2016 Hyundai Creta brake

Check "BRAKE SWITCH" fuse (for
smart key system and automatic
transaxle)
• This warning message is displayedif the brake switch fuse is discon nected.
• If this message is displayed, replace the fuse with a new one
before starting the vehicle. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button for 10 seconds in
the ACC position.
Shift to "P" or "N" to start engine
(for smart key system and automat
ic transaxle)
This warning message is displayed if
you try to start the engine with the
shift lever not in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position.
Information
Y o u c a n s t a r t t h e e n g i n e w i t h t h e s h i f t
l e v e r i n t h e N ( N e u t r a l ) p o s i t i o n . B u t ,
f o r y o u r s a f e t y , w e r e c o m m e n d t h a t
y o u s t a r t t h e e n g i n e w i t h t h e s h i f t
l e v e r i n t h e P ( P a r k ) p o s i t i o n .
Door / Hood / Tailgate Open
This warning message is displayed
indicating which door, or the hood, or
the tailgate is open.
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OGC044176
OGS045116

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Cannot edit settings while driving
This warning message appears if
you try to adjust the User Settings
while driving.
For safety, change the User Settings
after parking the vehicle and engaging
the parking brake (manual transaxle)
or moving the shift lever to P (Park)
position (automatic transaxle).
Trip computer mode
The trip computer mode displays
information related to vehicle driving
parameters including distance to
empty, fuel economy, trip meter infor
mation and vehicle speed.
For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
Information mode
S e r v i c e I n t e r v a l
Service in
It calculates and displays when you
need a scheduled maintenance
service (mileage or days).
If the remaining mileage or time
reaches 1,500 km (900 miles) or 30
days, "Service in" message is dis
played for several seconds each time
you set the ignition switch to the ONposition.
For the setting of the service interval,
refer to "User Settings Mode" of the
LCD display.
OGS045104OGS045105OGS045140/OGS045139
■ Automatic transaxle■Manual transaxle

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Types of warning indicator and sound
•If an object is in between sensors
or close to a sensor, the displayed
indicator may differ from the above
illustration.
•Do not wash the vehicle's sensor
with high pressure water.
•When you shift into the R
(Reverse) position and one or
more of the below situation occurs,
this may indicate a malfunction
with the parking assist system.
•You don't hear an audible warning
sound or the buzzer sounds inter
mittently.
If this occurs, we recommend that
the system be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Nonoperational conditions of rear
parking assist system
The rear parking assist system may
not operate normally when:
• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
• The sensor is covered with dirt or debris such as snow or ice, or the
sensor cover is blocked.
There is a possibility of a parking
assist system malfunction when:
• Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
• Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud motor
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
• Heavy rain or water spray is present.
• Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are present near the sensor.
• The sensor is covered with snow.
• Any nonfactory equipment or acces sories have been installed, or if the
vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
NOTICE
Distance fromobjectWarningindicatorWarning sound
120cm ~ 61cm
(47 in. ~ 24 in.)Buzzer beepsintermittently.
60cm ~ 31cm
(24 in. ~ 12 in.)Buzzer beeps
more frequently.
Less than
30 cm (12 in.)Buzzer beeps continuously.
(blinks)
•is displayed. (if equipped)

Driving your vehicle
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Before driving.........................................................5-3Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-3
Before starting...................................................................5-3
Ignition switch ........................................................5-5 Key ignition switch ............................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................5-9
Manual transaxle .................................................5-19 Manual transaxle operation .........................................5-19
Good driving practices ...................................................5-21
Automatic transaxle ............................................5-23 Automatic transaxle operation ....................................5-24
Parking ...............................................................................5-28
Good driving practices ...................................................5-28
Braking system.....................................................5-30 Power brakes ...................................................................5-30
Disc brakes wear indicator ...........................................5-31
Rear drum brakes ...........................................................5-31
Parking brake ...................................................................5-31
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-36
Vehicle Stability Management......................................5-40
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-41
Good braking practices..................................................5-42 Cruise control .......................................................5-43
Cruise control operation................................................5-43
Special driving conditions ...................................5-48 Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-48
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-48
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-49
Driving at night ................................................................5-49
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-50
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-50
Highway driving ...............................................................5-51
Winter driving .......................................................5-52 Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-52
Winter precautions .........................................................5-54
Vehicle weight ......................................................5-56 Overloading.......................................................................5-56

Key ignition switch
(if equipped)
IGNITION SWITCH
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Driving your vehicle
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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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Driving your vehicle
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Starting the engine Starting the gasoline engine
Vehicle with manual transaxle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu tral.
3. Depress the clutch and brake ped als.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it. Vehicle with automatic transaxle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
•Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as high
heels, ski boots, sandals, flip
flops, etc., may interfere with
your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
•Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.The
vehicle can move and lead to an
accident.
•Wait until the engine rpm is nor
mal. The vehicle may suddenly
move if the brake padel is
released when the rpm is high.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains station
ary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
• Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while start
ing the vehicle. Do not race the
engine while warming it up.Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the
engine is cold, it has to be preheat
ed before starting the engine and
then have to be warmed up before
starting to drive.
Vehicle with manual transaxle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu tral.
3. Depress the clutch and brake ped als.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position to preheat the engine.
The glow indicator light ( ) will
illuminate.
5. When the glow indicator light ( ) goes out, turn the key ignition
switch to the START position. Holdthe key (maximum of 10 seconds)
until the engine starts and release it. Information
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after preheating is completed,
turn the ignition switch once more to
the LOCK position and wait for 10
seconds. Then turn the ignition switch
to the ON position in order to preheat
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Driving your vehicle
•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