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Key ignition switch positions
Switch 
Position Action
Notes
LOCK To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 
position, push the key in at the ACC 
position and turn the key towards the 
LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in 
the LOCK position.
The steering wheel locks to protect 
the vehicle from theft. (if equipped)
ACC Some electrical accessories are 
usable. The steering wheel unlocks.
If difficulty is experienced turning the 
ignition switch to the ACC position, 
turn the key while turning the steering 
wheel right and left to release.
ON This is the normal key position when 
the engine has started. All features 
and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked 
when you turn the ignition switch 
from ACC to ON. Do not leave the ignition switch in the 
ON position when the engine is not 
running to prevent the battery from 
discharging.
START To start the engine, turn the ignition 
switch to the START position. The 
switch returns to the ON position 
when you let go of the key. The engine will crank until you release 
the key.    

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Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button 
Position Action
Notes
OFF To turn off the engine, press the 
Engine Start/Stop button with the 
vehicle shifted to P (Park).
Note if the Engine Start/Stop button 
is pressed with the vehicle shifted to 
D (Drive) or R (Reverse), the gear will 
automatically shift to P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop button 
is pressed with the gear shifted 
to N (Neutral), the Engine Start/
Stop button will change to the ACC 
position.
The steering wheel locks to protect 
the vehicle from theft. If the steering wheel is not locked 
properly when you open the driver’s 
door, the warning chime will sound.
ACC Press the Engine Start/Stop button 
when the button is in the OFF position 
without depressing the brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories are 
usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
•	
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop 
button in the ACC position for more 
than one hour, the battery power will 
turn off automatically to prevent the 
battery from discharging.
•	 If the steering wheel doesn’t 
unlock properly, the Engine Start/
Stop button will not work. Press 
the Engine Start/Stop button while 
turning the steering wheel right and 
left to release.
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop button 
while it is in the ACC position without 
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked 
before the engine is started. Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop 
button in the ON position when the 
engine is not running to prevent the 
battery from discharging.
START To start the engine, depress the brake 
pedal and press the Engine Start/ Stop 
button with the gear shifted to the P 
(Park) or the N (Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the engine 
with the gear shifted to the P (Park) 
position. If you press the Engine Start/Stop 
button without depressing the brake 
pedal, the engine does not start and 
the Engine Start/Stop button changes 
as follows:
OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC    

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Remote start (if equipped)
Type A
OTM060003
Type B
OTM060004
You can start the vehicle using the 
Remote Start button of the smart key.To start the vehicle remotely:
1.
 Press the door lock butt
on within 10 m 
(32 feet) from the vehicle.
2.
 Press the r
 emote start (
) button for 
over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after 
locking the doors. The hazard warning 
lights will blink.
3.
 To turn o
ff the remote start function, 
press the remote start (
) button 
once.
•	 The remote start (
) button may not 
operate if the smart key is not within 
10 m (32 feet).
•	 The vehicle will not remotely start if 
the engine hood or liftgate is opened.
•	 The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the 
remote start function to start.
•	 The engine turns off if you get in the 
vehicle without a registered smart key. 
•	 The engine turns off if you do not get 
in the vehicle within 10 minutes after 
remotely starting the vehicle.
•	 Do not idle the engine for a long 
period.    

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ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the Engine Start/Stop button is 
in the ON position, ESC and the ESC 
OFF indicator lights illuminate for 
approximately three seconds. After both 
lights go off, ESC is enabled.
When operating
When 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 ESC activates, the engine may 
not respond to the accelerator as it 
does under routine conditions.
•	 If Cruise Control was in use when ESC 
activates, Cruise Control automatically 
disengages. Cruise Control can be 
reengaged when the road conditions 
allow. See “Cruise Control System” 
section in chapter 7 (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. ESC OFF condition
To cancel ESC operation:
•	 State 1
Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The 
ESC OFF indicator light and/or 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/or 
message 'Traction & 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 Engine Start/Stop button is pressed 
to the OFF position when ESC is off, ESC 
remains off. Upon restarting the vehicle, 
ESC will automatically turn on again.   

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Indicator lights
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When the Engine Start/Stop button 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 whenever 
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 recommend that the 
vehicle be checked by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on 
when ESC is turned off.
 WARNING
When ESC is blinking, this indicates ESC 
is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to 
accelerate. NEVER turn 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.
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 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 
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light 
illuminated).
 Information
Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or 
standard brake system operation.    

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IDLE sTOp AnD gO (Isg) (IF EQUIppED)
Idle Stop and Go helps reduce fuel 
consumption by automatically shutting 
down the engine, when the vehicle is 
at a standstill (i.e. red stop light, stop 
sign, and traffic jam) subject to certain 
prerequisite conditions being satisfied as 
listed below.
The engine is automatically started upon 
satisfying the starting conditions.
ISG system is always active, when the 
engine is running.
 Information
When the engine is automatically started 
by ISG system, warning lights (i.e. ABS, 
ESC, ESC OFF, EPS, and parking brake 
warning light) may illuminate for a few 
seconds due to low battery voltage.
However, it does not indicate a 
malfunction with ISG system.
ISG system operation
Prerequisite for activation
ISG system operates in the following 
situations.
•	The driver's seatbelt is fastened
•	 The driver's door and hood are closed
•	 The brake vacuum pressure is 
adequate
•	 The battery sensor is activated and 
the battery is sufficiently charged
•	 Outside temperature is not too low or 
too high
•	 The vehicle is driven over a constant 
speed and stops
•	 The climate control system satisfies 
the conditions
•	 The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up
•	 ISG related parts are working properly
•	 The incline is gradual
•	 The steering wheel is turned less than 
180 degrees and then the vehicle 
stops
 Information
If the ISG light (white) is turned on on the 
instrument cluster and does not meet the 
ISG system operating conditions, the ISG 
system is not activated.
When the ISG light (yellow) is on while the 
ISG system meets operating conditions, we 
recommend that the system be inspected 
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.   

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NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the 
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle 
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid 
engine overheating, possible damage to 
the transmission, and tire damage. See 
“Towing” section in chapter 8.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in 
corners, especially when roads are wet. 
Ideally, corners should always be taken 
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards than 
driving in the daylight. Here are some 
important tips to remember:
•	Slow down and keep more distance 
between you and other vehicles, as it 
may be more difficult to see at night, 
especially in areas where there may 
not be any street lights.
•	 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare 
from other drivers’ headlamps.
•	 Keep your headlamps clean and 
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly 
aimed headlamps will make it much 
more difficult to see at night.
•	 Avoid staring directly at the 
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You 
could be temporarily blinded, and it 
will take several seconds for your eyes 
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving 
dangerous. Here are a few things to 
consider when driving in the rain or on 
slick pavement:
•	Slow down and allow extra following 
distance. A heavy rainfall makes 
it harder to see and increases the 
distance needed to stop your vehicle.
•	 Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if 
equipped)
•	 Replace your windshield wiper blades 
when they show signs of streaking or 
missing areas on the windshield.
•	 Be sure your tires have enough tread. 
If your tires do not have enough tread, 
making a quick stop on wet pavement 
can cause a skid and possibly lead to 
an accident. See “Tire Tread” section 
in chapter 9.
•	 Turn on your headlamps to make it 
easier for others to see you.
•	 Driving too fast through large puddles 
can affect your brakes. If you must go 
through puddles, try to drive through 
them slowly.
•	 If you believe your brakes may be wet, 
apply them lightly while driving until 
normal braking operation returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are 
going fast enough, your vehicle may 
have little or no contact with the road 
surface and actually ride on the water. 
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when 
the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as 
the depth of tire tread decreases, refer 
to “Tire Tread” section in chapter 9.   

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Safety chains
You should always attach chains between 
your vehicle and your trailer.
Instructions about safety chains may 
be provided by the hitch manufacturer 
or trailer manufacturer. Follow the 
manufacturer’s recommendation for 
attaching safety chains. Always leave just 
enough slack so you can turn with your 
trailer. And, never allow safety chains to 
drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking 
system, make sure it conforms to 
your country’s regulations and that 
it is properly installed and operating 
correctly.
If your trailer weighs more than the 
maximum trailer weight without trailer 
brakes loaded, then it needs its own 
brakes and they must be adequate. Be 
sure to read and follow the instructions 
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able 
to install, adjust and maintain them 
properly. Be sure not to modify your 
vehicle’s brake system.
 WARNING
Do not use a trailer with its own brakes 
unless you are absolutely certain that 
you have properly set up the brake 
system. This is not a task for amateurs. 
Use an experienced, competent trailer 
shop for this work.
Driving with a trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain 
amount of experience. Before setting 
out for the open road, you must get to 
know your trailer. Acquaint yourself with 
the feel of handling and braking with the 
added weight of the trailer. And always 
keep in mind that the vehicle you are 
driving is now longer and not nearly as 
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch 
and platform, safety chains, electrical 
connector(s), lights, tires and brakes.
During your trip, occasionally check 
to be sure that the load is secure, and 
that the lights and trailer brakes are still 
working.
Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the 
vehicle ahead as you would when driving 
your vehicle without a trailer. This can 
help you avoid situations that require 
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You will need more passing distance up 
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, 
because of the increased vehicle length, 
you’ll need to go much farther beyond 
the passed vehicle before you can return 
to your lane.