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Door, Bonnet, Boot Open
• It means that any door, bonnet, or
boot is open.
Sunroof Open (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if
you turn off the engine when the sun-
roof is open.
Turn on "FUSE SWITCH"
• This warning message illuminates
if the fuse switch located on the
fuse box under the steering wheel
is OFF.
• It means that you should turn the
fuse switch on.
For more details, refer to “Fuses”
in chapter 7.
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• For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
• If warm air to the floor is desired
whilst defrosting or defogging, set
the mode to the floor-defrost posi-
tion.
• Before driving, clear all snow and
ice from the windscreen, rear win-
dow, outside rearview mirrors, and
all side windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the
bonnet and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the proba-
bility of fogging up inside of the
windscreen.Manual climate control system
To defog inside windscreen
1. Select any fan speed except “0”
position.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be select-
ed automatically. Additionally, the air
conditioning (if equipped) will auto-
matically operate if the mode is
selected to the position.
If the air conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
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Windscreen heating
Do not use the or posi-
tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and that
of the windscreen could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
screen to fog up, causing loss
of visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button
to the position and fan
speed control knob or button to
lower speed.
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering the vehicle
• Ensure all windows, outside mir-
ror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.
• Visually check the tyres for uneven
wear and damage.
• Check under the vehicle for any
sign of leaks.
• Ensure there are no obstacles
behind you if you intend to reverse.
Before starting
• Ensure the bonnet, the boot, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
• Verify all the lights work.
• Fasten your seat belt. Check that
all passengers have fastened their
seat belts.
• Check the gauges and indicators in
the instrument cluster and the
messages on the LCD display
when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
• Check that any items you are car-
rying are stored properly or fas-
tened down securely.
BEFORE DRIVING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-
lowing precautions:
•ALWAYS wear your seat belt.
All passengers must be prop-
erly restrained whenever the
vehicle is moving. For more
information, refer to “Seat
Belts” in chapter 2.
•Always drive defensively.
Assume other drivers or
pedestrians may be careless
and make mistakes.
•Stay focused on the task of
driving. Driver distraction can
cause accidents.
•Leave plenty of space
between you and the vehicle
in front of you.
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Also, the EPB is applied automatical-
ly if the [AUTO HOLD] switch is on
when the engine is turned off.
However, if you press the EPB switch
within 1 second after the engine is
turned off, the EPB will not be
applied.Releasing the parking brake
To release the EPB (Electric
Parking Brake), press the EPB
switch whilst you:
• Place the Engine Start/Stop button
in the ON position.
• Depress the brake pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake
Warning Light goes off.
To release EPB (Electric Parking
Brake) automatically:
• Shift lever in P (Park)
With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of P
(Park) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
• Shift lever in N (Neutral)
With the engine running depress
the brake pedal and shift out of N
(Neutral) to R (Rear) or D (Drive).
• Automatic transaxle vehicle
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Close the driver's door, engine
bonnet and boot.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal
whilst the shift lever is in R
(Rear), D (Drive) or Sports
mode.
Make sure the Parking Brake
Warning light goes off.
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To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, do not oper-
ate the EPB whilst the vehicle is
moving except in an emergency
situation. It could damage the
brake system and lead to an
accident.
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Warning messages
Release parking brake
• If you try to drive with the EPB
applied, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
• If the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened and the engine bonnet or
boot is opened, a warning will
sound and a message will appear.
• If there is a problem with the vehi-
cle, a warning may sound and a
message may appear.
If the situation occurs, depress the
brake pedal and release EPB by
pressing the EPB switch.• Do not apply the accelerator
pedal whilst the parking brake is
engaged. If you depress the
accelerator pedal with the EPB
engaged, a warning will sound
and a message will appear.
Damage to the parking brake
may occur.
• Driving with the parking brake
on can overheat the braking sys-
tem and cause premature wear
or damage to brake parts. Make
sure the EPB is released and the
Parking Brake Warning Light is
off before driving.
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•Whenever leaving the vehicle
or parking, always come to a
complete stop and continue
to depress the brake pedal.
Move the shift lever into the P
(Park) position, press the EPB
switch, and press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF
position. Take the smart key
with you when exiting the
vehicle.
Vehicles not fully engaged in
P (Park) with the parking
brake set are at risk of moving
inadvertently and causing
injury to yourself or others.
•NEVER allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the vehicle to
touch the EPB switch. If the
EPB is released unintentional-
ly, serious injury may occur.
•Only release the EPB when
you are seated inside the
vehicle with your foot firmly
on the brake pedal.
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To cancel :
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn
off.
Information
• The Auto Hold does not operate
when:
- The driver's seat belt is unbuckled
and driver's door is opened
- The engine bonnet is opened
- The boot is opened
- The shift lever is in P (Park)
- The EPB is applied
• For your safety, the Auto Hold auto-
matically switches to EPB if:
- The driver's seat belt is unbuckled
and driver's door is opened
- The engine bonnet is opened
whilst the shift lever is in D (Drive)
- The boot is opened whilst the shift
lever is in R (Reverse)
- The vehicle is at a standstill for
more than 10 minutes
- The vehicle is standing on a steep
slope
- The vehicle moved several times
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ALWAYS press your foot on the
brake pedal to cancel the Auto
Hold before you:
- Drive downhill.
- Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).
- Park the vehicle.
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In these cases, the brake warning
light comes on, the AUTO HOLD
indicator changes from green to
white, a warning sounds and a mes-
sage will appear to inform you that
EPB has been automatically
engaged. Before driving off again,
press the foot brake pedal, check the
surrounding area near your vehicle
and release the parking brake man-
ually with the EPB switch.
• If the AUTO HOLD indicator
changes to yellow, the Auto Hold is
not working properly. We recom-
mend that you contact an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer.
• Whilst operating Auto Hold, you
may hear a mechanical noise. This is
a normal.If there is a malfunction with the
driver’s door, engine bonnet or
boot open detection system, the
Auto Hold may not work properly.
We recommend that you contact
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.Warning messages
Parking brake automatically locked
When the EPB is applied from Auto
Hold, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
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•Press the accelerator pedal
slowly when you start the
vehicle.
•For your safety, cancel the
Auto Hold when you drive
downhill, reverse the vehicle
or park the vehicle.
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AUTO HOLD deactivating.
Press brake pedal
When the conversion from Auto Hold
to EPB is not working properly a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
Depress the brake pedal when the
above message appears as the
Auto Hold and the EPB may not
activate.
Press brake pedal to deactivate
AUTO HOLD
If you did not apply the brake pedal
when you released the Auto Hold by
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
AUTO HOLD conditions not met.
Close door, bonnet, boot, and fasten
seatbelt
When you press the [AUTO HOLD]
switch, if the driver’s door, engine
bonnet and boot are not closed or
the driver’s seat belt is not fastened,
a warning will sound and a message
will appear on the LCD display. In this
case, before pressing the [AUTO
HOLD] button again, check that the
driver's door, engine bonnet and
boot are closed and fasten the seat
belt.
NOTICE
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