2021 HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC Owners Manual

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Emergency braking
If there is a problem with the brake
pedal while driving, emergency brak-
ing is possible by pulling up and
holding the EPB switch. Braking is
possible only while you are holding
the EPB switch.Information
During emergency braking by the
EPB, the parking brake warning light
will illuminate to indicate that the sys-
tem is operating. If you continuously notice a noise
or burning smell when the EPB is
used for emergency braking, have
the system checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
When the EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) does not release
If the EPB does not release normal-
ly, contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer by loading the vehicle on a
flatbed tow truck and have the sys-
tem checked.
Auto Hold
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle
in a standstill even though the brake
pedal is not depressed after the driv-
er brings the vehicle to a complete
stop by depressing the brake pedal.
NOTICE
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Do not operate the parking
brake while the vehicle is mov-
ing except in an emergency sit-uation.
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Set up
1. With the driver's door and hoodclosed, fasten the driver's seat
belt or depress the brake pedal
and then press the [AUTO HOLD]
switch. The white AUTO HOLDindicator will come on and the sys-
tem will be in the standby position. 2. When you stop the vehicle com-
pletely by depressing the brake
pedal, the AUTO HOLD indicator
changes from white to green.
3. The vehicle will remain stationary even if you release the brakepedal.
4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be released.
Leaving
If you press the accelerator pedalwith the gear in D (Drive) or
R(Reverse), the Auto Hold will bereleased automatically and the
vehicle will start to move. The
AUTO HOLD indicator changes
from green to white.
If the vehicle is restarted using the cruise control toggle switch (RES+
or SET-) while Auto Hold and cruise
control is operating, the Auto Holdwill be released regardless of
accelerator pedal operation. The
AUTO HOLD indicator changes
from green to white. (if equipped
with cruise control system)
When driving off from Auto
Hold by depressing the acceler-
ator pedal, always check the
surrounding area near your
vehicle.
Slowly depress the accelerator
pedal for a smooth start.
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Cancel
To cancel the Auto Hold operation,
press the [AUTO HOLD] switch. The
AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.
To cancel the Auto Hold operation
when the vehicle is at a standstill,
press the [AUTO HOLD] switch while
depressing the brake pedal.Information
 The Auto Hold does not operate when:
- The driver's seat belt is unfastenedand driver's door is opened
- The hood is opened
- The gear is in P (Park)
- The EPB is applied
- The tailgate is opened
 For your safety, the Auto Hold auto- matically switches to EPB in such
cases:
- The driver’s door is opened
- The hood is opened while the gearis in D (Drive)
- The vehicle is in a standstill for more than 10 minutes
- The vehicle is standing on a steep slope
- The vehicle moved several times
- The tailgate is opened while the gear is in R (Reverse)
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In these cases, the parking brake
warning light comes on, the AUTO
HOLD indicator changes from green
to white, and a warning sounds and
a message will appear to inform you
that EPB has been automatically
engaged. Before driving again,
depress the brake pedal, check the
surrounding area near your vehicle
and release the parking brake man-
ually with the EPB switch.
 If the AUTO HOLD indicator lights up yellow, the Auto Hold is not
working properly. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
 While operating Auto Hold, you may hear mechanical noise. However, it is
normal operating noise.
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If there is a malfunction with the driver's door or hood open detec-
tion system, the Auto Hold may
not work properly. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Warning messages
Parking brake automatically
applied
When the EPB is applied from Auto
Hold, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
Deactivating AUTO HOLD...Press
brake pedal/Turning off AUTO
HOLD. Press brake pedal
When the conversion from Auto Hold
to EPB is not working properly a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
When this message is displayed, the
Auto Hold and EPB may not operate.
For your safety, depress the brakepedal.
NOTICE
Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly when you start the
vehicle.
For your safety, cancel the
Auto Hold when you drive
downhill, back up the vehicle
or park the vehicle.
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Press brake pedal to deactivate
AUTO HOLD
If you did not apply the brake pedal
when you release the Auto Hold by
pressing the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a
warning will sound and a message
will appear.
AUTO HOLD conditions not met.
Close door, hood and liftgate
When you press the [AUTO HOLD]
switch, if the driver’s door, hood and
liftgate are not closed or the driver’s
seat belt is unfastened, a warningwill sound and a message will
appear on the LCD display.
Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch after
closing the driver’s door, hood and
tailgate and fastening the seat belt.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
OIK057080LOOSEV058076NAn Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system will not
prevent accidents due to
improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehi-
cle control is improved during
emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance
between you and objects ahead
of you. Vehicle speeds should
always be reduced during
extreme road conditions. The
braking distance for cars
equipped with ABS or ESC may
be longer than for those without
these systems in the following
road conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced
speeds during the followingconditions:
Rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
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ABS is an electronic braking system
that helps prevent a braking skid.
ABS allows the driver to steer and
brake at the same time.
Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to
pump your brakes. Depress your
brake pedal as hard as possible.
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 ABS is
active. ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that results from sudden changes in
direction, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather con-
ditions.ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
ing wheel movement can still cause
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem may result in a longer stopping
distance than for vehicles equipped
with a conventional brake system.
The ABS warning light ( ) will stay
on for several seconds after the
POWER button is in the ON position.
During that time, the ABS will gothrough self-diagnosis and the light
will go off if everything is normal. If
the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
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On roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has differentsurface height.
The safety features of an ABS
or ESC equipped vehicle should
not be tested by high speed
driving or cornering. This could
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When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and apply your brakes continu-
ously, the ABS will be active con-
tinuously and the ABS warning
light ( ) may illuminate. Pull
your car over to a safe place and
turn the vehicle off.
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS
warning light is off, then your ABSsystem is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a prob-
lem with your ABS system.
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.Information
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the ABS
warning light ( ) may turn on at the
same time. This happens because of
the low battery voltage. It does not
mean your ABS is malfunctioning.
Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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 electric vehicle
control 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.
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NOTICE
If the ABS warning light ( ) is
on and stays on, you may have
a problem with the ABS. Your
power brakes will work normal-
ly. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, contact your
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
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ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the POWER button 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 opera- tion, the ESC indicator light
blinks:
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.
cle may not respond to the acceler-ator as it does under routine condi-
tions.
when the ESC activates, the Cruise
Control automatically disengages.
The Cruise Control can be reen-
gaged when the road conditions
allow. See "Cruise Control System"
later in this chapter. (if equipped)
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.WARNING