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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
ment must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Lower the hood halfway (lifted
approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
from the closed position) and push
down to securely lock in place.
Then double check to be sure the
hood is secure. If the hood can be
raised slightly, it is not securely
locked. Open it again and close it
with more force.
Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
Make sure the shift lever is in P
(Park).
Then do one of the following:
1. Unlock all doors with the Door
Unlock button on your smart key.
Press the liftgate handle button
and open the liftgate.
2. Press and hold the Liftgate Unlock
button on the smart key. Press the
liftgate handle button and open
the liftgate.
3. With the Smart Key in your pos-
session, press the liftgate handle
button and open the liftgate.Before closing the hood,
ensure all obstructions are
removed from around the
hood opening.
Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away.
Check there is no hood open
warning light or message dis-
played on the instrument clus-
ter. Driving with the hood
opened may cause a total loss
of visibility, which might
result in an accident.
Do not move the vehicle with
the hood in the raised posi-
tion, as vision is obstructed,
which might result in an acci-
dent, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
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Closing the liftgate
Lower the liftgate lid and press down
until it locks.
To be sure the liftgate lid is securely
fastened, always check by trying to
pull it up again without pressing the
liftgate handle button.In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
NOTICE
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The liftgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the liftgate.
WARNING
Make certain that you close the
liftgate before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur
to the liftgate lift cylinders and
attached hardware if the liftgate
is not closed prior to driving.
CAUTION
Do not hold the part (gas lifter)
that supports the liftgate. Be
aware that the deformation of
the part may cause vehicle
damage and a risk of safety
accident.
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Emergency liftgate safety
release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Emergency Liftgate Safety Release
lever located inside the liftgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in
the luggage compartment, the lift-
gate can be opened manually from
inside the luggage compartment by
performing the following steps :
1. Input the mechanical key into the
hole.
2. Push the mechanical key to the
right.
3. Push up the liftgate.
Fuel Filler Door (Hybrid vehicle)
Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pushing
the fuel filler door open switch.
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push the fuel filler door open
switch.For emergencies, be fully
aware of the location of the
emergency liftgate safety
release lever in this vehicle
and how to open the liftgate if
you are accidentally locked in
the luggage compartment.
No one should be allowed to
occupy the luggage compart-
ment of the vehicle at any time.
The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the
event of a crash.
Use the release lever for emer-
gencies only. Use extreme cau-
tion, especially while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
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3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to
fully open.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),
turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break
the ice and release the door. Do not
pry on the door. If necessary, spray
around the door with an approved de-
icer fluid (do not use radiator anti-
freeze) or move the vehicle to a warm
place and allow the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until it "clicks" one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.
i
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
(Continued)
WARNING
(Continued)
Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from cellular phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapors
and cause a fire.
Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refuel-
ing. You can generate a build-
up of static electricity by
touching, rubbing or sliding
against any item or fabric
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. If you
must re-enter the vehicle, you
should once again eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle or other gasoline
source, with your bare hand.
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Fuel Filler Door
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pushing
the fuel filler door open switch.
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push the fuel filler door open
switch.3. Wait until the fuel tank is depres-
surized.
The message "Fuel door open" is
displayed when the fuel filler door
opens after the fuel tank is
depressurized.
Information
• It may take up to 20 seconds to open
the fuel filler door.
• When the fuel filler door is frozen
and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly tap
the fuel filler door and then attempt
to open it.4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to
fully open.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),
turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler
door.
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Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until it "clicks" one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
(Continued)
WARNING
(Continued)
Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from cellular phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapors
and cause a fire.
Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refuel-
ing. You can generate a build-
up of static electricity by
touching, rubbing or sliding
against any item or fabric
capable of producing static
electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. If you
must re-enter the vehicle, you
should once again eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle or other gasoline
source, with your bare hand.
(Continued)
Add fuel into the fuel tank
within 20 minutes after open-
ing the fuel filler door. After 20
minutes, the fuel tank may
shut off, causing fuel to over-
flow. In this case, re-press the
fuel filler door opening but-
ton.
Do not leave the fuel filler
door opened for an extended
period of time. It may dis-
charge the battery.
Close the fuel filler door after
fueling the vehicle. If you start
the vehicle with the fuel filler
door opened, the message,
"Check fuel door", illuminates
on the LCD display.
Avoid refueling the vehicle
while charging the (high-volt-
age) hybrid battery. It may
cause a fire or an explosion
due to static electricity.
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Regenerative Brake
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates :
When you place the Engine Start/
Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds.
When the regenerative brake does
not operate and the brake does not
perform well. This causes the Brake
Warning light and Regenerative
Brake Warning Light to illuminate
simultaneously.
In this case, drive safely and have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
The operation of the brake pedal may
be more difficult than normal and the
braking distance can increase.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you place the Engine Start/
Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with
the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system).
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)
System Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate
at the same time while driving:
When the ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally.
In this case, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking
Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Lights are on, the brake system
will not work normally and you
may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during
sudden braking.
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine coolant temper-
ature is above 248°F (120°C). This
means that the engine is overheat-
ed and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer
to "Overheating" in chapter 6.
Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in oper-
ation in any of the following systems:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist system malfunction
(if equipped)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist radar blocked (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
system malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar
blocked (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control malfunction
(if equipped)
- LED Headlamp malfunction
- High Beam Assist malfunction
(if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
Low Tire Pressure
Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you place Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tires are
significantly underinflated.
For more details, refer to
"Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in chapter 6.