2019 Hyundai Creta Brake

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Convenient features of your vehicle
LCD modesCannot edit settings while driving
This warning message appears if
you try to adjust the User Settings
while driving.
For safety, change the User Settings
after parking the vehicle and engaging
the parking brake (manual transaxle)
or moving the shift lever to P (Park)
position (automatic transaxle).
Modes SymbolExplanation
Trip Computer
This mode displays information related to
driving such as tripmeter, fuel economy,
etc.
For more information, refer to "Trip
Computer" in this chapter.
InformationThis mode displays information such
service intervals, warning messages, etc.
User SettingsIn this mode, you can change settings of
the doors, lamps, etc.
or or
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Types of warning indicator and
sound
If an object is in between sen-
sors or close to a sensor, the
displayed indicator may differ
from the above illustration.
Do not wash the vehicle's sen-
sor with high pressure water.
When you shift into the R
(Reverse) position and one or
more of the below situation
occurs, this may indicate a mal-
function with the parking assist
system.
You don't hear an audible warn-
ing sound or the buzzer sounds
intermittently.
If this occurs, we recommend
that the system be checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Non-operational conditions of
rear parking assist system
The rear parking assist system
may not operate normally when:
Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
The sensor is covered with dirt or
debris such as snow or ice, or the
sensor cover is blocked.
There is a possibility of a parking
assist system malfunction when:
Driving on uneven road surfaces
such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
Objects generating excessive noise
such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
Heavy rain or water spray is present.
Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are present near the sensor.
The sensor is covered with snow.
Any non-factory equipment or acces-
sories have been installed, or if the
vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
NOTICE
Distance from
objectWarning
indicatorWarning
sound
120cm ~ 61cm
(47 in. ~ 24 in.)Buzzer beeps
intermittently.
60cm ~ 31cm
(24 in. ~ 12 in.)Buzzer beeps
more frequently.
Less than
30 cm (12 in.)Buzzer beeps
continuously.
(blinks)
is displayed. (if equipped)

Driving your vehicle
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Before driving.........................................................5-3
Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-3
Before starting...................................................................5-3
Ignition switch ........................................................5-5
Key ignition switch ............................................................5-5
Engine Start/Stop button ................................................5-9
Manual transaxle .................................................5-19
Manual transaxle operation .........................................5-19
Good driving practices ...................................................5-21
Automatic transaxle ............................................5-23
Automatic transaxle operation ....................................5-24
Parking ...............................................................................5-28
Good driving practices ...................................................5-28
Braking system.....................................................5-30
Power brakes ...................................................................5-30
Disc brakes wear indicator ...........................................5-31
Rear drum brakes ...........................................................5-31
Parking brake ...................................................................5-31
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-36
Vehicle Stability Management......................................5-40
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-41
Good braking practices..................................................5-42
Cruise control .......................................................5-43
Cruise control operation................................................5-43
Special driving conditions ...................................5-48
Hazardous driving conditions.......................................5-48
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................5-48
Smooth cornering ...........................................................5-49
Driving at night ................................................................5-49
Driving in the rain ...........................................................5-50
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-50
Highway driving ...............................................................5-51
Winter driving .......................................................5-52
Snow or icy conditions ..................................................5-52
Winter precautions .........................................................5-54
Vehicle weight ......................................................5-56
Overloading.......................................................................5-56

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Driving your vehicle
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To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-
lowing precautions:
NEVER allow children or any
person who is unfamiliar with
the vehicle to touch the igni-
tion switch or related parts.
Unexpected and sudden vehi-
cle movement can occur.
NEVER reach through the
steering wheel for the ignition
switch, or any other control,
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area may cause a
loss of vehicle control result-
ing in an accident.
WARNING
NEVER turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK or ACC
position while the vehicle is in
motion except in an emer-
gency. This will result in the
engine turning off and loss of
power assist for the steering
and brake systems.
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This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking
function, which could cause
an accident.
Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in 1st gear (for
manual transaxle vehicle) or P
(Park, for automatic transaxle
vehicle) position, apply the
parking brake, and turn igni-
tion switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
Unexpected vehicle move-
ment may occur if these pre-
cautions are not followed.
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Driving your vehicle
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Starting the engine Starting the gasoline engine
Vehicle with manual transaxle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-
tral.
3. Depress the clutch and brake ped-
als.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.Vehicle with automatic transaxle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P
(Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position. Hold the key
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the
engine starts and release it.
Always wear appropriate
shoes when operating your
vehicle. Unsuitable shoes,
such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may
interfere with your ability to
use the brake, accelerator and
clutch pedals.
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move and lead
to an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is
normal. The vehicle may sud-
denly move if the brake padel
is released when the rpm is
high.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm
up while the vehicle remains station-
ary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
• Always start the vehicle with your
foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while start-
ing the vehicle. Do not race the
engine while warming it up.
Starting the diesel engine
To start the diesel engine when the
engine is cold, it has to be pre-heat-
ed before starting the engine and
then have to be warmed up before
starting to drive.
Vehicle with manual transaxle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in neu-
tral.
3. Depress the clutch and brake ped-
als.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position to pre-heat the engine.
The glow indicator light ( ) will
illuminate.
5. When the glow indicator light ( )
goes out, turn the key ignition
switch to the START position. Hold
the key (maximum of 10 seconds)
until the engine starts and release
it.Information
If the engine does not start within 10
seconds after preheating is completed,
turn the ignition switch once more to
the LOCK position and wait for 10
seconds. Then turn the ignition switch
to the ON position in order to preheat
the engine again.
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Driving your vehicle
NEVER press the Engine
Start/Stop button while the
vehicle is in motion except in
an emergency. This will result
in the engine turning off and
loss of power assist for the
steering and brake systems.
This may lead to loss of direc-
tional control and braking
function, which could cause
an accident.
Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
shift lever is in the P (Park)
position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF
position, and take the Smart
Key with you. Unexpected
vehicle movement may occur
if these precautions are not
followed.
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WARNING
To turn the engine off in an
emergency:
Press and hold the Engine
Start/Stop button for more than
two seconds OR Rapidly press
and release the Engine
Start/Stop button three times
(within three 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.
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NEVER reach through the
steering wheel for the Engine
Start/Stop button or any other
control while the vehicle is in
motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area may
cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury
or death, NEVER allow children
or any person who is unfamiliar
with the vehicle to touch the
Engine Start/Stop button or
related parts. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can
occur.
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Driving your vehicle
Button Position Action Notice
ON
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it
is in the ACC position without depressing
the clutch pedal.
The warning lights can be checked before
the engine is started.Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ON position when the engine is not run-
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.
Blue indicator
START
To start the engine, depress the clutch and
brake pedals and press the Engine Start/
Stop button with the shift lever in neutral.If you press the Engine Start/Stop button
without depressing the clutch pedal, the
engine does not start and the Engine
Start/Stop button changes as follows:
OFF → →
ACC → →
ON → →
OFF
Not illuminated
- Vehicle with manual transaxle