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To release EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) automatically:
 Shift lever in P (Park)
With the vehicle is in the ready
( ) mode, depress the brake
pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R
(Rear) or D (Drive).
 Shift lever in N (Neutral)
With the vehicle is in the ready
( ) mode, depress the brake
pedal and shift out of N (Neutral) to
R (Rear) or D (Drive).
 Automatic transmission vehicle
 Satisfy the following conditions
1. Ensure seat belts are fastened
and the doors, bonnet and tailgate
are closed.
2. With vehicle in the ready ( )
mode, depress the brake pedal
and shift out of P (Park) to R
(Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual
shift mode.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake Warning
light ( ) goes off.
Information 
• For your safety, you can engage
EPB even though the ignition switch
is in the OFF position (only if bat-
tery is available), but you cannot
release it. 
• For your safety, depress the brake
pedal and release the parking brake
manually with the EPB switch when
you drive downhill or when backing
up the vehicle.
 If the parking brake warning
light is still on even though EPB
has been released, we recom-
mend that the system be
checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
 Do not drive your vehicle with
the EPB applied. It may cause
excessive brake pad and brake
rotor wear.
Warning messages
To release EPB, fasten seatbelt,
close door, hood and tailgate
 When you try to drive with EPB
applied, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
 If the driver's seat belt is unfas-
tened and the engine bonnet or
tailgate is opened, a warning will
sound and a message will appear.
 When there is a problem with the
vehicle, a warning may sound and
a message may appear.
If the situation occurs, depress the
brake pedal and release EPB by
pressing the EPB switch.
NOTICE
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Driving your vehicle
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Maintenance
Maintenance itemMaintenance 
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filterRReplace more frequently 
depending on the conditionC, E
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)
in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-
ing temperature
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt
spread roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in
very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust conditionsF : Driving in heavy traffic area
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H : Towing a trailer, or using a camper or roof rack
I : Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions 
     
        
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Maintenance
Dual clutch transmission fluid
The dual clutch transmission fluid
should be inspected according to the
intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Engine clutch actuator fluid
The engine clutch actuator fluid level
should be inspected or replaced to
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and
any leakage. Replace any deteriorat-
ed or damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid 
Check the brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir. The level should
be between the MIN and the MAX
marks on the side of the reservoir.
Use only hydraulic brake fluid con-
forming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifi-
cation.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal
and cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers
and rotors
Check the pads, the disc, and the
rotor for any excessive wear-out.
Inspect calipers for any fluid leakage.
Exhaust pipe and muffler 
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts 
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and the
hybrid system off, check for exces-
sive free-play in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.