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Operation of the
Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning System
Operating condition
This system will activate when the
Parking Distance Warning system
button is pressed with the engine
running.
Sensing distance when backing up
is approximately 47 in (120 cm)
when you are driving less than
6 mph (10 km/h).
Sensing distance when moving for-
ward is approximately 39 in (100
cm) when you are driving less than
6 mph (10 km/h). When more than two objects are
sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.
If you push R (Reverse) position
button on shift button with the
engine running and the Parking
Distance Warning system off, the
system will operate automatically.
Convenient features of your vehicle
ALWAYS look around your
vehicle to make sure there are
no objects or obstacles
before moving the vehicle in
any direction to prevent a col-
lision.
Always pay close attention
when the vehicle is driven
close to objects, particularly
pedestrians, and especially
children.
Be aware that some objects
may not be visible on the
screen or be detected by the
sensors, due to the objects
distance, size or material, all
of which can limit the effec-
tiveness of the sensor.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
5
Before Driving ........................................................5-5
Before Entering the Vehicle ...........................................5-5
Before Starting ..................................................................5-5
Ignition Switch ........................................................5-7
Key Ignition Switch ...........................................................5-7
Engine Start/Stop Button .............................................5-10
Automatic Transmission ......................................5-15
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-15
Parking ...............................................................................5-18
LCD display message ......................................................5-19
Good driving practices ...................................................5-20
Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift Mode) ..........................5-22
Braking system.....................................................5-23
Power Brakes ...................................................................5-23
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ..........................................5-24
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)...................................5-24
Auto Hold ..........................................................................5-29
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-33
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-35
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-38
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-39
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ......................................5-39
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) .........................................5-42
Good Braking Practices .................................................5-42
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ........................................5-43
AWD Operation ................................................................5-44
LCD display message ......................................................5-47
Emergency Precautions.................................................5-48
ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system ...........................5-50
To Activate the ISG System ..........................................5-50
To Deactivate the ISG System......................................5-53
ISG System Malfunction ................................................5-53
Battery Sensor Deactivation ........................................5-54
Drive Mode Integrated Control system
(2WD) .....................................................................5-55
Drive Mode .......................................................................5-55
Drive Mode Integrated Control system
(AWD) ....................................................................5-59
Drive Mode .......................................................................5-59
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system....................................................................5-63
System Setting and Operation .....................................5-63
FCA Warning Message and Brake Control ...............5-66
FCA Sensor (Front Radar/Front Camera) .................5-68
System Malfunction .......................................................5-70
Limitations of the System .............................................5-72

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Driving your vehicle
5
Automatic transmission opera-
tion
The automatic transmission has
eight forward speeds and one
reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected
automatically in the D (Drive) posi-
tion.
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The automatic transmission
shift button or interior parts
might get hot when a vehicle is
parked outside during hot
weather. Always be careful
when the vehicle is hot.
WARNING

Driving your vehicle
Transmission ranges
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the gear position when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must
depress firmly on the brake pedal
and make sure your foot is off the
accelerator pedal.
The gear must be in P (Park) before
turning the engine off.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into or out of R
(Reverse); you may damage the
transmission if you shift into R
(Reverse) while the vehicle is in
motion.
When the vehicle is stopped in R
(Reverse) position, if you open the
driver's door with the seat belt unfas-
tened, the gear is shifted to P (Park)
position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in
R (Reverse) position, if you open the
driver's door with the seat belt unfas-
tened, the gear may be not shifted to
P (Park) position automatically for
protecting the automatic transmis-
sion.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death:
ALWAYS check the surround-
ing areas near your vehicle for
people, especially children,
before shifting a vehicle into
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s
seat, always make sure the
gear is in the P (Park) posi-
tion, then set the parking
brake, and place the ignition
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur
if these precautions are not
followed.
Do not use the engine brake
(shifting from a high gear to
lower gear) rapidly on slip-
pery roads. The vehicle may
slip causing an accident.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may
cause you to lose control of
the vehicle.
After the vehicle has stopped,
always make sure the gear is
in P (Park), apply the parking
brake, and turn the engine
off.
Do not use the P (Park) posi-
tion in place of the parking
brake.
WARNING
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Driving your vehicle
5
N (Neutral)
The wheels and transmission are not
engaged.
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart
a stalled engine, or if it is necessary
to stop with the engine ON. Shift into
P (Park) if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason.
Always depress the brake pedal
when you are shifting from N
(Neutral) to another gear.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transmission will automatically
shift through a 8-gear sequence, pro-
viding the best fuel economy and
power.
To start the vehicle forward, push the
D (Drive) button by depressing the
brake pedal with the engine ON.
Then depress the accelerator pedal
smoothly.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or driving uphill, depress
the accelerator fully. The transmis-
sion will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear (or gears, as
appropriate).
When the vehicle is stopped in D
(Drive) position, if you open the dri-
ver's door with the seat belt unfas-
tened, the gear is shifted to P (Park)
position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in
D (Drive) position, if you open the dri-
ver's door with the seat belt unfas-
tened, the gear may not shift to P
(Park) position automatically to pro-
tect the automatic transmission.
Shift-lock system
For your safety, the automatic trans-
mission has a shift-lock system
which prevents shifting the gear
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the
brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the gear from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or place the igni-
tion switch in the ON position.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push
the R (Reverse) or D (Drive) but-
ton. Do not shift into gear unless
your foot is firmly on the brake
pedal. Shifting into gear when
the engine is running at high
speed can cause the vehicle to
move very rapidly. You could
lose control of the vehicle and
hit people or objects.
WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
When the battery is discharged:
You cannot shift the gear when the
battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to
move the shift button to N (Neutral)
on a level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from
another vehicle or from a another
battery to the jump-starting termi-
nals inside the engine compart-
ment.
For more information refer to
"Jump Starting" in chapter 6.
2. Release the parking brake with
the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ON position.
3. Shift the gear to the N(Neutral)
position. Refer to the "Stay in
Neutral when vehicle is Off" in this
chapter.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Press the P button, apply the parking
brake, and place the ignition switch
in the LOCK/OFF position. Take the
Key with you when exiting the vehi-
cle.
The gear is shifted to P (Park)
position automatically for safety
under the following conditions.
- When the driver unfastens the
seat belt and opens the driver’s
door.
- When the engine is turned off with
the gear shifted to R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or N (Neutral).When you stay in the vehicle
with the engine running, be
careful not to depress the accel-
erator pedal for a long period of
time. The engine or exhaust
system may overheat and start
a fire.
The exhaust gas and the
exhaust system are very hot.
Keep away from the exhaust
system components.
Do not stop or park over flam-
mable materials, such as dry
grass, paper or leaves. They
may ignite and cause a fire.WARNING

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Driving your vehicle
Shift button held down
The warning message appears on
the LCD display, when the shift but-
ton is pressed continuously or the
shift button does not properly oper-
ate. Clean the surroundings of gear
shift button.
If this message appears again, we
recommend you to have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Shifter system malfunction
The warning message appears on
the LCD display, when the transmis-
sion or the shift button does not prop-
erly operate in the P (Park) position.
In this case, we recommend you to
immediately have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Check shift controls
The warning message appears on
the LCD display, when there is a mal-
function with transmission shift but-
ton.
In this case, we recommend you to
immediately have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Good driving practices
Never shift the gear from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to any other position
with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never shift the gear into P (Park)
when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
Do not shift the gear to N (Neutral)
when driving. Doing so may result
in an accident because of a loss of
engine braking and the transmis-
sion could be damaged.
Driving uphill or downhill, always
shift to D (Drive) when driving for-
ward or to R (Reverse) when driv-
ing backwards, and check the gear
position indicated on the cluster
before driving. If you drive in the
opposite direction of the selected
gear, the engine will turn off and a
serious accident might be occurred
due to the degraded brake per-
formance.

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5
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
consistent pedal pressure can
result in the brakes overheating,
brake wear and possibly even
brake failure.
When driving in sports mode, slow
down before shifting to a lower
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear
may not be engaged if the engine
rpms are outside of the allowable
range.
Always apply the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle. Do not
depend on placing the transmis-
sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle
from moving.
Exercise extreme caution when
driving on a slippery surface. Be
especially careful when braking,
accelerating or shifting gears. On a
slippery surface, an abrupt change
in vehicle speed can cause the
drive wheels to lose traction and
may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident
Optimum vehicle performance and
economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the
accelerator.In the event your vehicle
leaves the roadway, do not
steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
HYUNDAI recommends you
follow all posted speed limits.
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.
In a collision, an unbelted
occupant is significantly more
likely to be seriously injured
or killed than a properly belt-
ed occupant.
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 rollover is greatly
increased if you lose control
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.
WARNING