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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system helps to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks
where you are steering and where the
vehicle is actually going. ESC applies
braking pressure to any one of the
vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the
engine management system to assist the
driver with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Always adjust your
speed and driving to the road conditions.
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when
cornering. The ESC system will not
prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet
surfaces can result in severe accidents.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition switch is in the
ON position, the ESC and the ESC
OFF indicator lights illuminate for
approximately three seconds. After both
lights go off, the ESC is enabled.
When operating
When the ESC is in operation,
the ESC indicator light blinks:
• When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear sounds from the brakes,
or feel a corresponding sensation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ESC is active.
• When the ESC activates, the engine
may not respond to the accelerator as
it does under routine conditions.
• If the Cruise Control was in use when
the ESC activates, the Cruise Control
automatically disengages. The Cruise
Control can be reengaged when the
road conditions allow. See "Cruise
Control System" later in this chapter.
(if equipped)
• When moving out of the mud or
driving on a slippery road, the engine
RPM (revolutions per minute) may
not increase even if you press the
accelerator pedal deeply. This is to
maintain the stability and traction of
the vehicle and does not indicate a
problem.
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ESC OFF condition
To cancel ESC operation:
• State 1
Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The
ESC OFF indicator light and message
"Traction Control disabled" will
illuminate. In this state, the traction
control function of ESC (engine
management) is disabled, but the
brake control function of ESC (braking
management) still operates.
• State 2
Press and hold the ESC OFF button
continuously for more than 3 seconds.
The ESC OFF indicator light and message
"Traction and Stability Control disabled"
illuminates and a warning chime sounds.
In this state, both the traction control
function of ESC (engine management)
and the brake control function of ESC
(braking management) are disabled.
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
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When the ignition switch is placed to
the ON position, the ESC indicator light
illuminates, then goes off if the ESC
system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
the ESC is operating.
If ESC indicator light stays on, your
vehicle may have a malfunction with
the ESC system. When this warning light
illuminates have your vehicle checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when the ESC is turned off.
WARNING
When the ESC is blinking, this indicates
the ESC is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to
accelerate. NEVER turn the ESC off
while the ESC indicator light is blinking
or you may lose control of the vehicle
resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction. Before replacing
tires, make sure all four tires and wheels
are the same size. Never drive the
vehicle with different sized wheels and
tires installed.
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ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow by temporarily stopping operation
of the ESC to maintain wheel torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission:
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,
and parking brake warning lights
are displayed. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do not
spin the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights are displayed.
• 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 operation.
Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
is a function of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system. It helps ensure the
vehicle stays stable when accelerating
or braking suddenly on wet, slippery and
rough roads where traction over the four
tires can suddenly become uneven.
WARNING
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 substitute for safe
driving practices.
• Never drive too fast for the road
conditions. The VSM system will not
prevent accidents. Excessive speed
in bad weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe accidents.
VSM operation
VSM ON condition
The VSM operates when:
• The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
is on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately above
9 mph (15 km/h) on curve roads.
• Vehicle speed is approximately above
12 mph (20 km/h) 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 sensation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and it means
your VSM is active.
NOTICE
The VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on a banked road such as
gradient or incline.
• Driving rearward.
• ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• EPS (Electric Power Steering)
warning light (
) is on or blinks.
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WARNING
If ESC indicator light () or EPS
warning light () stays on or blinks, your vehicle may have a malfunction
with the VSM system. When the
warning light illuminates, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause the ESC system
to malfunction. Before replacing tires,
make sure all four tires and wheels are
the same size. Never drive the vehicle
with different sized tires and wheels
installed.
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting a vehicle from
a stop on a hill. The system operates the
brakes automatically for approximately
2 seconds and releases the brake after 2
seconds or when the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
WARNING
Always be ready to depress the
accelerator pedal when starting off on
a incline. The HAC activates only for
approximately 2 seconds.
NOTICE
• The HAC does not operate when the
shift lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
• The HAC activates even though the
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
off but does not activate when the
ESC has malfunctioned.
Good Braking Practices
WARNING
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a complete
stop and continue to depress the brake
pedal. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
position, then apply the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the parking brake
not applied or not fully engaged may
roll inadvertently and may cause injury
to the driver and others. ALWAYS apply
the parking brake before exiting the
vehicle.
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 call
an authorized 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 tire goes flat while you are driving,
apply the brakes gently and keep the
vehicle pointed straight ahead while 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 forward.
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System Setting
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• Setting Blind-Spot Safety function
The driver can activate the system
by placing the ignition switch to the
ON position and by selecting 'User
Settings → Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety'.
-BCW turns on and gets ready to
be operated when 'Warning Only'
is selected. Then, if a vehicle
approaches the driver's blind spot
area a warning sounds.
-The system is deactivated and the
indicator on the BCW button is
extinguished when 'Off' is selected.
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• Selecting Warning Timing
The driver can select the initial
warning activation time in the
User Settings in the LCD display by
selecting 'User Settings → Driver Assistance → Warning Timing'.
• The options for the initial Blind-
Spot Collision Warning includes the
following:
-Normal:
When this option is selected, the
initial Blind-Spot Collision Warning
is activated normally. If this setting
feels sensitive change the option to
‘Late’.
The warning activation time may
feel late if a vehicle at the side or
rear abruptly accelerates.
-Late:
Select this warning activation time
when the traffic is light and you are
driving in a low speed.
Information
If you change the warning timing, the
warning time of other systems may
change. Always be aware before changing
the warning timing.
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Warning and System Control
Blind-Spot Collision Warning system
Left side
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Right side
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First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a yellow
warning light will illuminate on the outer
side view mirror.
If the detected vehicle is no longer within
the blind spot area, the warning will turn
off according to the driving conditions of
the vehicle.
Left side
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Right side
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Second stage alert
A warning chime to alert the driver will
activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in the
blind spot area by the radar system
AND.
2. The turn signal is applied (same
side as where the vehicle is being
detected).
When this alert is activated, the warning
light on the outer side view mirror. Will
also blink. And a warning chime will
sound.
If you turn off the turn signal indicator,
the second stage alert will be
deactivated.
If the detected vehicle is no longer within
the blind spot area, the warning will turn
off according to the driving conditions of
the vehicle.
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WARNING
• The warning light on the outer side
view mirror will illuminate whenever
a vehicle is detected at the rear side
by the system.
To avoid accidents, do not focus only
on the warning light and neglect to
see the surroundings of the vehicle.
• Drive safely even though the vehicle
is equipped with Blind-Spot Collision
Warning system. Do not solely
rely on the system but check your
surroundings before changing lanes
or backing the vehicle up.
• The system may not alert the driver
in some situations due to system
limitations so always check your
surroundings while driving.
CAUTION
• Always pay attention to road and
traffic conditions while driving,
whether or not the warning light
on the outside rearview mirror
illuminates or there is a warning
alarm.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at
high volume may prevent occupants
from hearing Blind-Spot Collision
Warning system warning sounds.
• If any other warning sound such as
seat belt warning chime is already
generated, Blind-Spot Collision
Warning system warning may not
sound.
Detecting Sensor
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The rear corner radars are located inside
the rear bumper for detecting the side and
rear areas. Always keep the rear bumper
clean for proper operation of the system.
NOTICE
• The system may not work properly
when the bumper has been
damaged, or if the rear bumper has
been replaced or repaired.
• The sensing range differs somewhat
according to the width of the road.
When the road is narrow, the system
may detect other vehicles in the next
lane.
• The system may turn off if interfered
by electromagnetic waves.
• Always keep the sensors clean.
• NEVER disassemble the sensor
component or apply any impact on
the sensor component.
• Be careful not to apply unnecessary
force on the radar sensor or sensor
cover. If the sensor is forcibly moved
out of proper alignment, the system
may not operate correctly. In this
case, a warning message may not be
displayed. Have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• Do not apply foreign objects such as
a bumper sticker or a bumper guard
near the radar sensor or apply paint
to the sensor area. Doing so may
adversely affect the performance of
the sensor.
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Warning message
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning system
disabled. Radar blocked
This warning message may appear when:
-One or both of the sensors on the rear
bumper is blocked by dirt or snow or a
foreign object.
-Driving in rural areas where the sensor
does not detect another vehicle for an
extended period of time.
-When there is inclement weather such
as heavy snow or rain.
If any of these conditions occur, the light
on the BCW switch and the system will
turn off automatically.
When BCW canceled warning message
is displayed in the cluster, check to make
sure that the rear bumper is free from
any dirt or snow in the areas where the
sensor is located. Remove any dirt, snow,
or foreign material that could interfere
with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed, the
system should operate normally after
about 10 minutes of driving the vehicle.
If the system still does not operate
normally have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
system
If there is a problem with BCW system,
a warning message will appear and the
light on the switch will turn off. The
system will turn off automatically. Have
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.