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When 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 ECO mode is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting
the steering wheel and
hybrid system for enhanced driver
performance.
When SPORT mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the SPORT indicator (yellow color)
will illuminate.
Whenever the hybrid system is restarted, the Drive Mode will
revert back to ECO mode. If
SPORT mode is desired, re-select
SPORT mode from the DRIVE
MODE button.
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
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Plug-in hybrid vehicle
The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference
or road condition.
The system resets to be in the ECO
mode, when the hybrid system is
restarted.
Information
If there is a problem with the instru-
ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
ECO mode and may not change to
NORMAL mode. The mode changes, as below,
whenever the DRIVE MODE button
is pressed.
When NORMAL mode is selected,
it is not displayed on the instrument
cluster.
ECO mode
When the Drive Mode is
set to ECO mode, the
engine and transmission
control logic are changed
to maximize fuel efficiency.
When the ECO mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
the ECO indicator (green color) will
illuminate.
Information
The ECO mode will provide best effi-
ciency for customer driving habits
that are not aggressive in accelerating
and in conditions not involving many
rolling hills. Under aggressive driving
style or driving conditions involving
rolling hills, it is advised to use NOR-
MAL mode for better fuel economy
and drivability. Compare between the
2 modes.
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When ECO mode is activated:
The acceleration response may beslightly 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 ECO mode is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency.
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The second stage warning chimemay be deactivated.
- To activate the warning chime:Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and select "BSD" on the
LCD display.
- To deactivate the warning chime: Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the
LCD display.
Information
The warning chime function helps
alert the driver. Deactivate this func-
tion only when it is necessary.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the proper operation of the sys-
tem.
Warning message
This warning message may appear when :
- One or both of the sensors on therear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the BSD sensor does not detect
another vehicle for an extended
period of time.
- When there is inclement weather such as heavy snow or rain.
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BSD switch and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
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To convert to Cruise Control
Mode
The driver may choose to only use
the Cruise Control Mode (speed con-
trol function) by doing as follows:
1. Turn the Smart Cruise ControlSystem on (the "CRUISE" indica-
tor will be on but the system will
not be activated).
2. Press and hold the Vehicle-to- Vehicle Distance button for more
than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between "Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Mode" and "Cruise
Control (CC) Mode". When the system is canceled using
the CRUISE button or the CRUISE
button is used after the engine is
turned on, the SCC Mode will turn
on.
Smart Cruise Control speed
To set Smart Cruise Control
speed
1. Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel to turn the system
on. The "CRUISE" indicator will
illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed. The Smart Cruise Control speedcan be set as follows:
km/h): when there is no vehicle
in front
km/h): when there is a vehicle in
front
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When using the Cruise Control
Mode, you must manually
adjust the distance to other
vehicles by depressing the
accelerator or brake pedal. The
system does not automatically
adjust the distance to vehicles
in front of you.
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Maintenance
Vehicle Maximum Load on theTire
Load on an individual tire due to curb
and accessory weight plus maximum
occupant and cargo weight.
Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and dividing by 2.
Vehicle Placard
A label permanently attached to a
vehicle showing the original equip-
ment tire size and recommended
inflation pressure.
All season tires
HYUNDAI specifies all season tires
on some models to provide good
performance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer tires
HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on
some models to provide superior
performance on dry roads. Summer
tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have the tire traction rat-
ing M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
side wall. If you plan to operate your
vehicle in snowy or icy conditions,
HYUNDAI recommends the use of
snow tires or all season tires on all
four wheels.
Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result. Snow
tires should carry 4 psi (28 kPa)
more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard tires
on the tire label on the driver’s side of
the center pillar, or up to the maxi-
mum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not
drive faster than 75 mph (120 km/h)
when your vehicle is equipped with
snow tires.

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Odometer........................................................................\
.3-65
Oil (Engine) ....................................................................7-27\
Outside temperature gauge .............................................3-65
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-5
Panoramic sunroof ..........................................................3-42
Parking brake ..................................................................7-34
Parking lamp position ...................................................3-116
Passenger’s front air bag.................................................2-49
PHEV (Plug-in electric vehicle) system ..........................H-3
Plug-in hybrid mode indicator ........................................3-63
Power brakes ...................................................................5-19
Power outlet ..................................................................3-157
Power window lock button .............................................3-41Rear combination light bulb replacement.......................7-87
Rear lamp ......................................................................3-\
126
Rear parking assist system (RPAS) ..............................3-131
Rear seats ........................................................................\
2-12
Rear view camera .........................................................3-130
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...................7-45
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number .........................8-7
Replacement light bulb ...................................................7-81 Back-up lamp .............................................................7-91
High mounted stop lamp ............................................7-92
Interior light bulb replacement ...................................7-92
License plate light bulb replacement .........................7-92
Reporting safety defects .................................................8-10
Reverse parking aid function ..........................................3-37
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-81
Room lamp....................................................................3-12\
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Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-47
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Steering wheel.................................................................3-16Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................3-16
Heated steering wheel ................................................3-17
Horn ........................................................................\
....3-18
Telescope steering ......................................................3-17
Tilt steering.................................................................3-17
Steering wheel audio control ............................................4-3
Storage compartment ....................................................3-154 Center console storage .............................................3-154
Glove box .................................................................3-154
Multi box ..................................................................3-155
Sunglass holder ........................................................3-155
Sunglass holder .............................................................3-155
Sunroof, see panoramic sunroof .....................................3-42
Sunvisor ........................................................................\
3-158
Telescope steering ...........................................................3-17
Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-13
Tilt steering .....................................................................3-1\
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Tire chains .......................................................................5\
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Tire Mobility kit..............................................................6-15
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........................6-9
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-47\
Tire specification and pressure label ................................8-9 Tires and wheels .............................................................7-44
Checking tire inflation pressure .................................7-46
Low aspect ratio tires .................................................7-58
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-45
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-50
Tire replacement .........................................................7-48
Tire rotation ................................................................7-47
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-50
Tire traction ................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-48
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-48
Towing ........................................................................\
....6-22
Trailer towing..................................................................5-95
Transmission Automatic transmission ..............................................5-12
Shift lock system ........................................................5-16
Shift-lock release ........................................................5-16
Trip A/B ........................................................................\
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Trip computer................................................................3-105 Trip A/B ....................................................................3-10\
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Fuel Economy ..........................................................3-107
Digital speedometer..................................................3-109
Trunk ........................................................................\
.......3-47 Smart trunk .................................................................3-50
Trunk room lamp ..........................................................3-126
Turn by turn (TBT) mode ...............................................3-97
Turn signals...................................................................3-120\
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