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Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
• Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . 5-5
. . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
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25
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Smart cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Active ECO system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56
Blind spot detection system (BSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-63
Lane departure warning system (LDWS) . . . . . . 5-65
Forward collision warning system (FCWS). . . . . 5-69
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-78
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
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Be sure the exhaust system does
not leak.
The exhaust system should be
checked whenever the vehicle is
raised to change the oil or for any
other purpose. If you hear a change in
the sound of the exhaust or if you
drive over something that strikes the
underside of the vehicle, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as
possible by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING - Engine
exhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged
time. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death by
asphyxiation.
WARNING - Open trunk
Do not drive with the trunk
open. Poisonous exhaust gases
can enter the passenger com-
partment.
If you must drive with the trunk
open proceed as follows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan
at the highest speed.
To assure proper operation of
the ventilation system, be sure
the ventilation air intakes locat-
ed just in front of the windshield
are kept clear of snow, ice,
leaves or other obstructions.WARNING - California
proposition 65
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-
ety of automobile components
and parts, including compo-
nents found in the interior fur-
nishings in a vehicle, contain or
emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects and repro-
ductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain or emit chem-
icals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, with the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in section 7,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is
changed to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted
driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any hand-held devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the driver should
not be used during vehicle
operation. Distracted driving
can result in injuries or death.
WARNING
All passengers must be proper-
ly belted whenever the vehicle
is moving. Refer to “Seat belts”
in section 3 for more informa-
tion on their proper use.
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WARNING - Driving while
intoxicated
Do not drive while intoxicated.
Drinking and driving is danger-
ous. Even a small amount of
alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous as or
more dangerous than driving
drunk. Driving while intoxicated
can result in a serious accident.
WARNING - Loose object
Securely store items in your
vehicle. When you make a sud-
den stop or turn the steering
wheel rapidly, loose objects
may drop on the floor and it
could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident.WARNING - Fire risk
When you intend to park or stop
the vehicle with the engine on,
be careful not to depress the
accelerator pedal for a long
period of time. It may overheat
the engine or exhaust system
and cause fire.WARNING - Check
surroundings
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for peo-
ple, especially children, before
putting a vehicle into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse). Otherwise, an
accident may occur hurting or
killing people or children around
the vehicle.
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Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
(if equipped)
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
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), 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 button will not change
to the OFF position but to the ACC
position.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the engine off and to the ACC
position by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for more than
2 seconds or 3 times successively
within 3 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.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
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ACC(Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
The electrical accessories are opera-
tional.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC position for more than
1 hour, the button turns off automati-
cally to prevent battery discharge.
ON
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.
START/RUN
To start the engine, depress the
brake pedal and press the ENGINE
START/ STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position. For your safety,
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position.
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✽
✽
NOTICE
• If you press the ENGINE START/
STOP button without depressing
the brake pedal the engine will not
start and the ENGINE START/
STOP button changes as follows:
OFF
➔ACC ➔ON ➔OFF
• If you leave the ENGINE START/ STOP button in the ACC or ON
position for a long time, the bat-
tery will discharge.
Starting the engine
✽ ✽
NOTICE - Kick down switch
If your vehicle is equipped with a
kick down switch in the accelerator
pedal, it prevents you from driving
at full throttle unintentionally by
making the driver require increased
effort to depress the accelerator
pedal. However, if you depress the
pedal more than approximately
80%, the accelerator pedal can be
depressed down further to full throt-
tle. This is not a malfunction but a
normal condition.
1.Carry the smart key or leave it
inside the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3.Place the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
4.Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while depressing the brake
pedal.
It should be started without depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.
5.Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
WARNING
Never press the ENGINE START/
STOP button while the vehicle is
in motion. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.
WARNING - Proper
footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels,
ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use
the brake and accelerator pedal.
The inability to properly operate
the pedals could result in seri-
ous injuries or death.
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Even if the smart key is in the vehi-cle, if it is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, if any door is opened, the sys-
tem checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the
warning "Key not in vehicle" will
illuminate on the LCD display. If all
doors are closed, the chime will
sound for 5 seconds. The warning
will turn off while the vehicle is
moving or the smart key is detect-
ed in the vehicle. Always have the
smart key with you.
The engine will start, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle. If the engine stalls while the vehicle
is in motion, do not attempt to move
the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion. If the traffic and road conditions
permit, you may put the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and press the
ENGINE START/STOP button in an
attempt to restart the engine. If the battery is weak or the smart
key does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button
directly with the smart key.WARNING - Unintended
vehicle movement
Never leave the smart key in the
vehicle with children or vehicle
occupants who are unfamiliar
with the vehicle operation.
Pushing the ENGINE START/
STOP button while the smart key
is in the vehicle may result in
unintended engine activation
and/or unintended vehicle move-
ment which could result in seri-
ous injuries or death.
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