2020 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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ESC OFF condition
To cancel ESC operation :

Press the ESC OFF button shortly
(ESC OFF indicator light and a mes-
sage illuminates). In this state, the
engine control function does not
operate. The traction control function
do not operate but only the brake
control function operates.
Press the ESC OFF button for more
than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator
light and message illuminate and
ESC OFF warning chime sound. In
this state, the engine control function
and brake control function does not
operate. The vehicle stability control
function do not operate.
If the ignition switch is placed to the
LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off,
ESC remains off. Upon restarting the
engine, the ESC will automatically
turn on again.
Indicator lights
When the ignition switch is pressed
to the ON position, the ESC indicator
light illuminates, then goes off if the
ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever the ESC is operating.
If the ESC indicator light stays on,
your vehicle may have a malfunction
with the ESC system. When this
warning light illuminates we recom-
mend that the vehicle be checked by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
■Type A■Type B
OLF054439N/OLF054101N
■Type A■Type B
OTLE055030/OTLE055140
■ESC indicator light (blinks)
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

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The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off with
the button.
Driving with tyres or wheels in
various sizes may fail the normal
operation of the ESC system.
Before replacing tyres, make sure
they are in the same size as oth-
ers. Never drive the vehicle, which
is installed with the tyres of differ-
ent diameters.ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be
used briefly to help free the vehicle if
stuck in snow or mud by temporarily
stopping operation of the ESC to
maintain wheel torque.
If you need to turn the ESC off when
driving press the ESC OFF button
only when driving on a flat road sur-
face.To prevent damage to the trans-
mission:
Do not allow wheel(s) of one
axle to spin excessively whilst
the ESC, ABS, and parking brake
warning lights are displayed.
The repairs would not be cov-
ered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do
not spin the wheel(s) excessive-
ly whilst these lights are dis-
played.
When operating the vehicle on a
dynamometer, make sure the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning the ESC off does not affect
ABS or standard brake system opera-
tion.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
When the ESC is blinking, this
indicates the ESC is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER
attempt to accelerate. NEVER
turn the ESC off whilst the ESC
indicator light is blinking or you
may lose control of the vehicle
resulting in an accident.
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Vehicle Stability Management
(if equipped)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
when accelerating or braking sud-
denly on wet, slippery and rough
roads where traction over the four
tyres can suddenly become uneven.
VSM operation
VSM ON condition
The VSM operates when:
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is on.
Vehicle speed is approximately
above 15 km/h (9 mph) on curve
roads.
Vehicle speed is approximately
above 20 km/h (12 mph) when the
vehicle is braking on rough roads.
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate the
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
mal and it means your VSM is active.
Information
The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on bank road such as gradi-
ent or incline
• Driving in reverse.
• The ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• The EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
warning light ( ) is on.
VSM OFF condition
To cancel the VSM operation, press
the ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indi-
cator light ( ) will illuminate.
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF
button again. The ESC OFF indicator
light will go out.
Driving with varying tyre or wheel
sizes may cause the ESC system
to malfunction. When replacing
tyres, make sure they are the
same size as your original tyres
for this vehicle.
NOTICEi
Take the following precautions
when using the Vehicle Stability
Management (VSM):
ALWAYS check the speed and
the distance to the vehicle
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving prac-
tices.
Never drive too fast for the
road conditions. The VSM sys-
tem will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe
accidents.
WARNING
If the ESC indicator light ( ) or
EPS warning light ( ) stays
on, your vehicle may have a
malfunction with the VSM sys-
tem. When the warning light illu-
minates we recommend that the
vehicle be checked by an autho-
rised HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
(if equipped)
A vehicle has the tendency to slide
rearwards on a steep slope, before
depressing the accelerator after a
stop. The HAC prevents the vehicle
from sliding rearwards by automati-
cally operating the brake systems for
about 2 seconds. The brake systems
are automatically released, when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
Information
• The HAC does not operate when the
shift lever is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral)
• The HAC activates even when the
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
off. However, it does not activate,
when the ESC is not operationg nor-
mally.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
(if equipped)
The Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
supports the driver come down a
steep hill without depressing the
brake pedal.It slows down the vehicle under 8
km/h (for automatic transmission/dual
clutch transmission) or 8 km/h (for
manual transmission vehicles) and
lets the driver concentrate on steer-
ing the vehicle.
The DBC defaults to the OFF
position whenever the ignition
switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion.
Noise or vibration may occur
from the brakes when the DBC is
activated.
The rear stop light comes on
when DBC is activated.
NOTICE
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The HAC is activated only for
about 2 seconds, so always
depress the accelerator pedal
to begin driving upwards after a
stop.
WARNING
OTL055119R
■Type A
OTLE055022R
■Type B
Always turn off the DBC on nor-
mal roads. The DBC might acti-
vate inadvertently from the
standby mode when driving
through speed bumps or mak-
ing sharp curves.
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DBC operation
The DBC may not deactivate on
steep inclines even though the
brake or accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Do not turn on the DBC when
driving with shift lever in 3
rdgear
(and above) for vehicles with
manual transmission. The
engine may stop if the DBC sys-
tem is activated.
The DBC does not operate when:
- The shift lever is in P (Park).
- The ESC is activated.
NOTICE
Standby
Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is under
40km/h. The DBC system will turn ON and enter the
standby mode.
The system does not turn ON if vehicle speed is over
40km/h.
In the standby mode, if vehicle speed is under 35km/h
whilst driving down a steep hill, the DBC will activate
automatically.
In the activated mode, the DBC will temporarily deacti-
vate under the following conditions:


The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed.
If the above conditions are gone, the DBC will automat-
ically activate again.
The DBC will turn OFF under the following conditions:


Activated
Temporarily
deactivated
OFF Mode Indicator light Description
blinks
illuminated
not
illuminated
illuminated
If the DBC red indicator light
illuminates, the system may
have overheated or have mal-
functioned. When the warning
light illuminates even though
the DBC system has cooled off,
we recommend that the vehicle
be checked by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
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Low Vacuum Assist (LVA)
(if equipped)
Low Vacuum Assist (LVA) amplifies
the hydraulic brake force to assist the
driver under low or temporarily low
engine vacuum. You may hear a
motor running sound and feel a slight
vibration in the brake pedal like ABS
operating. This indicates that the
Supplemental Brake Assist system is
working to maintain braking power.
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
(if equipped)
The Emergency Stop Signal system
alerts the driver following your vehi-
cle, by blinking the stop lights, whilst
sharply and severely braking.
The system is activated when:
The vehicle suddenly stops (the
deceleration power exceeds 7
m/s
2, and the driving speed
exceeds 55 km/h).
The ABS is activated.
The hazard warning flasher automat-
ically turns ON; after blinking the
stop lights, when driving speed is
below 40 km/h , when the ABS is
deactivated, and when a sudden
braking situation has stopped.
The hazard warning flasher turns
OFF, when the driving speed
exceeds 10 km/h after a complete
stop. The hazard warning flasher
turns OFF, when the vehicle drives at
a low speed for a certain period of
time. The driver can manually turn
OFF the hazard warning flasher by
pressing the button.
Information
The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) sys-
tem will not activate, when the hazard
warning flasher blinks.
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Low Vacuum Assist (LVA) will
not prevent accidents due to
improper or dangerous driving
manoeuvres.
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Good braking practices
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
driven through standing water or if it
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull
to one side.To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns
to normal, taking care to keep the
vehicle under control at all times. If
the braking action does not return to
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
do so and we recommend that you
call an authorised HYUNDAI dealer
for assistance.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
constant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure.
If a tyre goes flat whilst you are driv-
ing, apply the brakes gently and
keep the vehicle pointed straight
ahead whilst you slow down. When
you are moving slowly enough for it
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
ward.
The Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
System delivers engine power to all
front and rear wheels for maximum
traction. Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a com-
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever into P (Park) posi-
tion, apply the parking brake,
and place the Engine Start/Stop
button in the OFF position.
Vehicles without the parking
brake fully engaged are at risk
of moving inadvertently and
causing injury to yourself or
others.
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4WD is useful when extra traction is
required on roads such slippery,
muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.
Occasional off-road use such as
established unpaved roads and trails
are OK. It is always important that
the driver carefully reduces the
speed to a level that does not exceed
the safe operating speed for those
conditions. Do not drive in water if the level
is higher than the bottom of the
vehicle.
Check your brake condition
once you are out of mud or
water. Depress the brake pedal
several times as you move slow-
ly until you feel normal braking
return.
Shorten your scheduled mainte-
nance interval if you drive in off-
road conditions such as sand,
mud or water (see "Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions"
in chapter 7).
Always wash your vehicle thor-
oughly after off road use, espe-
cially the bottom of the vehicle.
Be sure to equip the vehicle with
four tyres and wheels of the
same size and type.
Make sure that if a full-time 4WD
vehicle requires towing, it is
towed by a flat bed tow truck.NOTICE
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
Do not drive in conditions that
exceed the vehicle's intended
design such as challenging
off-road conditions.
Avoid high speeds when cor-
nering or turning.
Do not make quick steering
wheel movements, such as
sharp lane changes or fast,
sharp turns.
The risk of a rollover is great-
ly increased if you lose con-
trol of your vehicle at highway
speeds.
Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off
the roadway and the driver
over steers to reenter the
roadway.
In the event your vehicle
leaves the roadway, do not
steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
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