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Power brakes
Yo u r v e h i c l e h a s p o w e r - a s s i s t e d
brakes that adjust automatically
through normal usage.
If the engine is not running or is
turned off whilst driving, the power
assist for the brakes will not work.
Yo u c a n s t i l l s t o p y o u r v e h i c l e b y
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
reserve brake power is partially
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.
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Ta k e t h e f o l l o w i n g p r e c a u t i o n s :
•Do not drive with your foot
resting on the brake pedal.
This will create abnormal high
brake temperatures, exces-
sive brake lining and pad
wear, and increased stopping
distances.
•When descending down a
long or steep hill, move the
shift lever to Manual Shift
mode and manually downshift
to a lower gear in order to
control your speed without
using the brake pedal exces-
sively. 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
vehicle'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 fash-
ion after driving through deep
water. To dry the brakes, light-
ly tap the brake pedal to heat
up the brakes whilst maintain-
ing a safe forward speed until
brake performance returns to
normal. Avoid driving at high
speeds until the brakes func-
tion correctly.
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Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) (if equipped)
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system helps to stabilise the
vehicle during cornering manoeu-
vres.
ESC checks where you are steering
and where the vehicle is actually
going. ESC applies braking pressure
to any one of the vehicle’s brakes
and intervenes in the engine man-
agement system to assist the driver
with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
It is not a substitute for safe driving
practices. Always adjust your speed
and driving to the road conditions.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-
mately three seconds. After both
lights go off, the ESC is enabled.Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when
cornering. The ESC system will
not prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
manoeuvres, and hydroplaning
on wet surfaces can result in
severe accidents.
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Information
The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on a gradient or incline.
• Driving in reverse.
• The ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• The EPS(Electric Power Steering)
warning light ( ) is on.
VSM OFF
To c a n c e l V S M o p e r a t i o n , p r e s s t h e
ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) will illuminate.
To t u r n o n V S M , p r e s s t h e E S C O F F
button again. The ESC OFF indicator
light will go out.
Driving with wheels and tyres with
different sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction.
When replacing tyres, make sure
all four tyres and wheels are the
same size. Never drive the vehicle
with different sized tyres and
wheels installed.
NOTICEi
If the ESC indicator light ( ) or
EPS warning light ( ) stays
on, your vehicle may have a
malfunction with the VSM sys-
tem. When the warning light illu-
minates we recommend that the
vehicle be checked by an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
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When the ECO mode is activated:
•The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
•The air conditioner performance
may be limited.
•The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
•The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when the ECO mode is
activated, to improve fuel efficiency.
Limitation of the ECO mode oper-
ation:
If the following conditions occur
whilst the ECO mode is operating,
the system operation is limited even
though there is no change in the
ECO indicator.
•When the coolant temperature is
low:
The system will be limited until
engine performance becomes nor-
mal.
•When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited in gain-
ing power when driving uphill
because engine torque is restrict-
ed.
•When driving the vehicle with the
automatic transmission gear shift
lever in manual shift mode:
The system will be limited due to
the shift location.
•When the accelerator pedal is fully
depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting the
steering effort, and the
engine and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver perform-
ance.
•When SPORT mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the SPORT indicator (orange
colour) will illuminate.
•Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode
from the DRIVE MODE button.
•When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine r pm will tend to
remain raised over a certain
length of time even after releas-
ing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accel-
erating
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In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
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Information
• During normal cruise control opera-
tion, when the SET switch is activat-
ed or reactivated after applying the
brakes, the cruise control will acti-
vate after approximately 3 seconds.
This delay is normal.
• Before activating the cruise control
function, the system will check to
verify that the brake switch is oper-
ating normally. Depress the brake
pedal at least once after turning ON
the ignition or starting the engine.Cruise control switch
CANCEL:Cancels cruise controloperation.
CRUISE: Turns cruise control sys-tem on or off.
RES+: Resumes or increases cruisecontrol speed.
SET-: Sets or decreases cruise con-trol speed.
To s e t C r u i s e C o n t r o l s p e e d
1. Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator will illu-
minate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 30 km/h.
Information - Manual trans-
mission
For manual transmission vehicles, you
should depress the brake pedal at
least once to set the cruise control
after starting the engine.
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To d e c r e a s e C r u i s e C o n t r o l
speed
•Push the toggle switch (1) down
(SET-) and hold it. Your vehicle will
gradually slow down. Release the
toggle switch at the speed you
want to maintain.
•Push the toggle switch (1) down
(SET-) and release it immediately.
The cruising speed will decrease
2.0 km/h each time the toggle
switch is operated in this manner.
•Lightly tap the brake pedal.When
the vehicle attains the desired
speed, push the toggle switch (1)
down (SET-).
To t e m p o r a r i l y a c c e l e r a t e w i t h
the Cruise Control ON
Depress the accelerator pedal. When
you take your foot off the accelerator,
the vehicle will return to the previ-
ously set speed.
If you push the toggle switch down
(SET-) at the increased speed, the
Cruise Control will maintain the
increased speed.
Cruise Control will be cancelled
when:
•Depressing the brake pedal.
•Depressing the clutch pedal.
(for manual transmission vehicle)
•Pressing the CANCEL button
located on the steering wheel.
•Pressing the CRUISE button.Both
the CRUISE indicator and the SET
indicator will turn OFF.
•Moving the shift lever into N
(Neutral).
(for automatic transmission)
•Decreasing the vehicle speed
lower than the set speed by 20
km/h.
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•Decreasing the vehicle speed to
less than approximately 30 km/h.
•The ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) is operating.
•Downshifting to 2ndgear when in
Manual Shift mode.
Information
Each of the above actions will cancel
Cruise Control operation (the SET
indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter will go off), but only pressing the
CRUISE button will turn the system
off. If you wish to resume Cruise
Control operation, push the toggle
switch up (RES+) located on your
steering wheel. You will return to your
previously preset speed, unless the sys-
tem was turned off using the CRUISE
button.
To r e s u m e p r e s e t C r u i s i n g
speed
Push the toggle switch (1) up
(RES+). If the vehicle speed is over
30 km/h, the vehicle will resume the
preset speed.
To t u r n C r u i s e C o n t r o l o f f
•Press the CRUISE button (the
CRUISE indicator light will go off).
•Turn the engine OFF.
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Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving elements
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud and sand, take the
following precautions:
•Drive cautiously and maintain a
longer braking distance.
•Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
•When your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud, or sand, use second gear.
Accelerate slowly to avoid unnec-
essary wheel spin.
•Put sand, rock salt, tyre chains or
other non-slip materials under the
wheels to provide additional trac-
tion whilst the vehicle is stuck 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
for th between R (Reverse) and a for-
ward gear.
Tr y t o a v o i d s p i n n i n g t h e w h e e l s , a n d
do not race the engine.
To p r e v e n t t r a n s m i s s i o n w e a r , w a i t
until the wheels stop spinning before
shifting gears. Release the accelera-
tor pedal whilst shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal whilst
the transmission is in gear. Slowly
spinning the wheels in forward and
reverse directions causes a rocking
motion that may free the vehicle.
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Downshifting with an automatic
transmission whilst driving on
slippery surfaces can cause an
accident. The sudden change in
tyre speed could cause the
tyres to skid. Be careful when
downshifting on slippery sur-
faces.
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If the vehicle is stuck and
excessive wheel spin occurs,
the temperature in the tyres can
increase very quickly. If the
tyres become damaged, a tyre
blow out or tyre explosion can
occur. This condition is danger-
ous - you and others may be
injured. Do not attempt this pro-
cedure if people or objects are
anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehi-
cle, the vehicle can overheat
quickly, possibly causing an
engine compartment fire or
other damage. Try to avoid spin-
ning the wheels as much as
possible to prevent overheating
of either the tyres or the engine.
DO NOT allow the vehicle to
spin the wheels above 56 km/h.
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