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Cruise Control operation
1. CRUISE indicator
2. SET indicator
The Cruise Control system allows you to
drive at speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h)
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
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• During normal cruise control operation,when the SET switch is activated or
reactivated after applying the brakes,
the cruise control will energize 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 operating nor-
mally. Depress the brake pedal at least
once after turning ON the ignition or
starting the engine.
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Take the following precautions:
If the Cruise Control is left on,
("CRUISE" indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated)
the Cruise Control can be activat-
ed unintentionally. Keep the
Cruise Control system off
("CRUISE" indicator light OFF)
when the Cruise Control is not in
use, to avoid inadvertently set-
ting a speed.
Use the Cruise Control system
only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
Do not use the Cruise Control
when it may be unsafe to keep
the vehicle at a constant speed:
- When driving in heavy traffic or
when traffic conditions make it
difficult to drive at a constant
speed
- When driving on rainy, icy, or snow-covered roads
- When driving on hilly or windy roads
- When driving in windy areas
- When driving with limited view (possibly due to bad weather
such as fog, snow, rain and
sandstorm)
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To Convert to Cruise Control
Mode
The driver may choose to only use the
Cruise Control Mode (speed control
function) by doing as follows:
1. Turn the Smart Cruise Control Systemon (the "CRUISE" indicator will be on
but the system will not be activated).
2. Press and hold the Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance button for more than 2 sec-
onds.
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 steer-
ing wheel to turn the system on. The
"CRUISE" indicator will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed. The Smart Cruise Control speed canbe 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 auto-
matically adjust the distance to
vehicles in front of you.
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Canceled automatically
The vehicle speed is under 6 mph (10km/h).
The driver’s door is opened.
The parking brake is applied.
The shift lever is shifted to N (Neutral), R (Reverse) or P (Park).
The vehicle speed is over 105 mph (170 km/h).
The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS is operating.
The ESC is turned off.
The radar or the cover is dirty or blocked with foreign matter.
The SCC system has malfunctioned.
The accelerator pedal is continuously depressed for a long period.
The engine RPM enters the red zone.
The AEB is activated.
If the Smart Cruise Control is can-
celed by other than the reasons men-
tioned, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. If the system is canceled, the warning
chime will sound and a message will
appear for a few seconds.
You must adjust the vehicle speed by
depressing the accelerator or brake
pedal according to the road condition
ahead and driving condition.
Always check the road conditions. Do not
rely on the warning chime.To resume Smart Cruise Control
set speed
If any method other than the cruise lever
was used to cancel cruising speed and
the system is still activated, the cruising
speed will automatically resume when
you push the toggle switch up (RES+) or
down (SET-).
If you push the toggle switch up (RES+),
the speed will resume to the recently set
speed. However, if vehicle speed drops
between 5 mph to 20 mph (10 km/h to 30
km/h), it will resume when there is a vehi-
cle in front of your vehicle.
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To turn Cruise Control off
Press the CRUISE button (the "CRUISE"
indicator light will go off).
Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-
to-Vehicle Distance
To set Vehicle-to-VehicleDistance
When the Smart Cruise Control System
is ON, you can set and maintain the dis-
tance from the vehicle ahead of you with-
out pressing the accelerator or brake
pedal. Each time the button is pressed, the vehi-
cle to vehicle distance changes as fol-
lows:
For example, if you drive at 56 mph (90
km/h), the distance maintain as follows:
Distance 4 -
approximately 172 feet
(52.5 m)
Distance 3 - approximately 130 feet (40 m)
Distance 2 - approximately 106 feet
(32.5 m)
Distance 1 - approximately 82 feet (25 m)
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The distance is set to the last set distance
when the system is used for the first time
after starting the engine.
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Always check the road conditions
when you push the toggle switch
up (RES+) to resume speed.
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SCC Front Radar Sensor
The Smart Cruise Control uses a radar to
detect distance to the vehicle ahead.
Warning message
Check SCC radar
When the sensor lens cover is blocked
with dirt, snow, or debris, the Smart
Cruise Control System operation may
stop temporarily. If this occurs, a warning
message will appear on the LCD display.
Remove any dirt, snow, or debris and
clean the radar sensor lens cover before
operating the Smart Cruise Control
System.
The Smart Cruise Control system may
not properly activate, if the radar is total-
ly contaminated, or if any substance is
not detected after turning ON the engine
(e.g. in an open terrain).
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If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed:
less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) disap-
pears to the next lane, the warning
chime will sound and a message
will appear. Adjust your vehicle
speed for vehicles or objects that
can suddenly appear in front of you
by depressing the brake pedal.
Always pay attention to the road
condition ahead.
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Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud and sand, take the below sugges-
tions:
Drive cautiously and keep a longerbraking distance.
Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
When your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear.
Accelerate slowly to avoid unneces-
sary wheel spin.
Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other non-slip materials under the wheels to
provide additional traction while the
vehicle becomes 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 forth between R (Reverse)
and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator pedal
while shifting, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal while 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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The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
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Downshifting with an automatic
transmission/dual clutch transmis-
sion while driving on slippery sur-
faces can cause an accident. The
sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires 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 tires can increase very quick-
ly. If the tires become damaged, a
tire blow out or tire explosion can
occur. This condition is dangerous -
you and others may be injured. Do
not attempt this procedure if people
or objects are anywhere near the
vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle,
the vehicle can overheat quickly,
possibly causing an engine com-
partment fire or other damage. Try
to avoid spinning the wheels as
much as possible to prevent over-
heating of either the tires or the
engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle to
spin the wheels above 35 mph (56
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If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible damage
to the transmission, and tire damage.
See "Towing" in chapter 6.
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-
ners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more distancebetween you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlamps.
Keep your headlamps clean and prop- erly aimed. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlamps will make it much more dif-
ficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You could be
temporarily blinded, and it will take
several seconds for your eyes to read-
just to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to con-
sider when driving in the rain or on slick
pavement:
Slow down and allow extra followingdistance. A heavy rainfall makes it
harder to see and increases the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle.
Turn OFF your Cruise Control.
Replace your windshield wiper blades when they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
Tires should be properly maintained with at least 2/32nds of an inch of tread
depth. If your tires do not have enough
tread, making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and possi-
bly lead to an accident. See "Tire
Tread" in chapter 7.
Turn on your headlamps to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large puddles can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
If you believe your brakes may be wet, apply them lightly while driving until
normal braking operation returns.
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Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may have
little or no contact with the road surface
and actually ride on the water. The best
advice is SLOW DOWN when the road is
wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as
the depth of tire tread decreases, refer
to "Tire Tread" in chapter 7.
Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no high-
er than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or adversely
affect vehicle handling. This could lead to
sudden tire failure that may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an accident.
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Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engineoil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may over-
heat the engine.
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In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-
son is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat
belt. Make sure all passengers are
wearing their seat belts.
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