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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
 WARNING
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
system will not prevent accidents 
due to improper or dangerous driving 
maneuvers. Even though vehicle 
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 vehicles 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 following conditions:
•	Rough, gravel or snow-covered 
roads.
•	 On roads where the road surface is 
pitted or has different surface height.
•	 Tire chains are installed on your 
vehicle.
The safety features of ABS or ESC 
equipped vehicle should not be tested 
by high speed driving or cornering. This 
could endanger the safety of yourself or 
others.
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 distance 
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 conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. 
Always steer moderately when braking 
hard. Severe or sharp steering 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 system 
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 Engine 
Start/Stop button is in the ON position. 

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For safe 4WD operation
Before driving
•	Make sure all passengers are wearing 
seat belts.
•	 Sit upright and closer to the steering 
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering 
wheel to a position comfortable for 
you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads
•	 Start off slowly by applying the 
accelerator pedal gently.
•	 Use snow tires or tire chains.
•	 Keep sufficient distance between your 
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
•	 Apply engine braking during 
deceleration by using the paddle 
shifter (manual shift mode) and 
manually selecting a lower gear.
•	 Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, 
sudden brake applications, and sharp 
turns to prevent skids.
 Information
When using Snow Tires, mount them on 
all four wheels.
If a full set of chains is not available for 
an 4WD vehicle when using tire chains, 
chains may be installed on the front wheels 
only.
For more details on Snow Tires and Tire 
Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section 
later in this chapter.
 CAUTION
Mud or snow
If one of the front or rear wheels 
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc. the 
vehicle can sometimes be driven out by 
engaging the accelerator pedal further; 
however avoid running the engine 
continuously at high rpm because doing 
so could damage the AWD system.
Driving in sand or mud
•	Maintain slow and constant speed. 
Operate the accelerator pedal slowly 
to ensure safe driving (wheel-slip 
prevention).
•	 Keep sufficient distance between your 
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
•	 Reduce vehicle speed and always 
check the road condition.
•	 Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, 
sudden brake applications, and sharp 
turns to prevent getting stuck.
•	 When the vehicle is stuck in snow, 
sand or mud, the tires may not 
operate.
•	 This is to protect the transmission and 
not a malfunction.
NOTICE
Moving the vehicle forcibly to get out 
of mud or sand can cause damage/
overheat of the engine or damage/
breakdown of the transmission, 
differential or 4WD system as well as 
damage to tires. If excessive wheel slip 
occurs after entering a sandy/muddy 
road, the vehicle may fall into the sand/
mud. When it happens, put a stone or 
a tree branch under the tire, and then 
try to pull out the vehicle, or try to get it 
unstuck by repeatedly moving forwards 
and backwards.    

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving elements 
are encountered such as water, snow, 
ice, mud and sand, take the following 
precautions:
•	Drive cautiously and maintain a longer 
braking distance.
•	 Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
•	 When your vehicle is stuck in 
snow, mud, or sand, use second 
gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid 
unnecessary wheel spin.
•	 Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other 
non-slip materials under the wheels to 
provide additional traction while the 
vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow, 
or mud.
 WARNING
Downshifting with an automatic 
transmission while driving on slippery 
surfaces can cause an accident. The 
sudden change in tire speed could 
cause the tires to skid. Be careful when 
downshifting on slippery surfaces.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to 
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn 
the steering wheel right and left to clear 
the area around your front wheels. Then, 
shift back and forth between R (Reverse) 
and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do 
not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until 
the wheels stop spinning before shifting 
gears. Release the accelerator pedal 
while shifting, and press lightly on the 
accelerator pedal while the transmission 
is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in 
forward and reverse directions causes a 
rocking motion that may free the vehicle.
 WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive 
wheel spin occurs, the temperature 
in the tires can increase very quickly. 
If the tires become damaged, a tire 
blow out or tire explosion can occur. 
This condition is dangerous - you and 
others may be injured. Do not attempt 
this procedure if people or objects are 
anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the 
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly 
causing an engine compartment fire 
or other damage. Try to avoid spinning 
the wheels as much as possible to 
prevent overheating of either the tires 
or the engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle 
to spin the wheels above 35 mph (56 
km/h).
 Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF 
before rocking the vehicle.    

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The severe weather conditions of winter quickly wear out tires and cause other 
problems. To minimize winter driving problems, you should take the following 
suggestions:
Snow or icy conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of 
you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and 
sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine 
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may 
cause the vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install 
tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include 
tire chains, tow straps or chains, a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper 
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
 WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle’s standard tires. 
Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
We recommend that you use snow tires when road temperature is below 45°F (7°C). 
Refer to the below chart, and mount the recommended snow tire for your vehicle.
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure to use the same Inflation pressure 
as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s 
handling in all weather conditions. The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads 
may not be as high as your vehicle’s original equipment tires. Check with the tire dealer 
for maximum speed recommendations.
WINTER DRIVING   

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Tire chains
Type A
OTM060025
Type B
OTM060045 
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are 
thinner than other types of tires, they 
may be damaged by mounting some 
types of tire chains on them. Therefore, 
the use of snow tires is recommended 
instead of tire chains. If tire chains must 
be used, use genuine HYUNDAI Parts 
and install the tire chain after reviewing 
the instructions provided with the tire 
chains. Damage to your vehicle caused 
by improper tire chain use is not covered 
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.
Fabric-type chains must be used on the 
vehicle with 19”/20” tires.When using tire chains, attach them to 
the drive wheels as follows.
2WD : Front wheels
4WD : All four wheels
If a full set of chains is not 
available for an 4WD vehicle, 
chains may be installed on the 
front wheels only.
 WARNING
The use of tire chains may adversely 
affect vehicle handling:
•	Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h) 
or the chain manufacturer’s 
recommended speed limit, 
whichever is lower.
•	 Drive carefully and avoid bumps, 
holes, sharp turns, and other road 
hazards, which may cause the 
vehicle to bounce.
•	 Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel 
braking.
 Information
•	Install tire chains only in pairs and on 
the front tires. It should be noted that 
installing tire chains on the tires will 
provide a greater driving force, but will 
not prevent side skids.
•	 Do not install studded tires without 
first checking local and municipal 
regulations for possible restrictions 
against their use.    

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Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the 
manufacturer’s instructions and mount 
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly 
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with 
chains installed. If you hear the chains 
contacting the body or chassis, stop and 
tighten them. If they still make contact, 
slow down until the noise stops. Remove 
the tire chains as soon as you begin 
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the 
vehicle on level ground away from traffic. 
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning 
Flasher and place a triangular emergency 
warning device behind the vehicle (if 
available). Always place the vehicle in P 
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn 
off the engine before installing snow 
chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:
•	Wrong size chains or improperly 
installed chains can damage your 
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, 
body and wheels.
•	 Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.
•	 If you hear noise caused by chains 
contacting the body, retighten the 
chain to prevent contact with the 
vehicle body.
•	 To prevent body damage, retighten 
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles 
(0.5~1.0 km).
•	 Do not use tire chains on vehicles 
equipped with aluminum wheels. If 
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.
•	 Use wire chains less than 0.47  in. 
(12mm) thick to prevent damage to 
the chain’s connection.
Winter precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high 
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the 
cooling system. It is the only type of 
coolant that should be used because it 
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling 
system, lubricates the water pump and 
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or 
replenish your coolant in accordance 
with the maintenance schedule in 
chapter 9. Before winter, have your 
coolant tested to assure that its freezing 
point is sufficient for the temperatures 
anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter temperatures affect battery 
performance. Inspect the battery and 
cables, as specified in chapter 9. The 
battery charging level can be checked 
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a 
service station.
Change to “winter weight” oil if 
necessary
In some regions during winter, it is 
recommended to use the “winter 
weight” oil with lower viscosity In 
addition, replace the engine oil and filter 
if it is close to the next maintenance 
interval. Fresh engine oil ensures 
optimum engine operation during the 
winter months. For further information, 
refer to chapter 2. When you are not 
sure about a type of winter weight oil, 
we recommend that you consult an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.   

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Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in 
chapter 8. If necessary, replace them. 
Also check all ignition wirings and 
components for any cracks, wear-out, 
and damage.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being frozen, 
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin 
into key holes. When a lock opening is 
already covered with ice, spray approved 
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it. 
When an internal part of a lock freezes, 
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully 
use the heated key to avoid an injury.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
To prevent the window washer from 
being frozen, add authorized window 
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified 
on the window washer container. 
Window washer anti-freeze solution is 
available from an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer, and most vehicle accessory 
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or 
other types of anti-freeze solution, to 
prevent any damage to the vehicle paint.Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking 
brake can freeze in the engaged position. 
This is most likely to happen when there 
is an accumulation of snow or ice around 
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes 
are wet. When there is the risk that your 
parking brake may freeze, temporarily 
apply it with the gear in P (Park). Also, 
block the rear wheels in advance, so the 
vehicle may not roll. Then, release the 
parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate 
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice 
can build up under the fenders and 
interfere with the steering. When driving 
in such conditions during the severe 
winter, you should check underneath 
the vehicle on a regular basis, to ensure 
that the front wheels and the steering 
components is unblocked.
Carry emergency equipment
In accordance with weather conditions, 
you should carry appropriate emergency 
equipment, while driving. Some of the 
items you may want to carry include tire 
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, 
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper 
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground 
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Do not place objects or materials in the 
engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the engine 
compartment may cause an engine 
failure or combustion, because they may 
block the engine cooling. Such damage 
will not be covered by the manufacturer’s 
warranty.    

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 WARNING
•	Reverse Parking Distance Warning 
is a supplemental system. The 
operation of the system can be 
affected by several factors (including 
environmental conditions). It is the 
responsibility of the driver to always 
check the rear view before and while 
parking. 
•	 Your new vehicle warranty does not 
cover any accidents or damage to 
the vehicle due to the malfunction of 
Reverse Parking Distance Warning. 
•	 Pay close attention when driving 
near objects, pedestrians, and 
especially children. Some objects 
may not be detected by the 
ultrasonic sensors, due to the objects 
distance, size or material, all of 
which can limit the effectiveness of 
the sensor. 
Limitations of the system
•	Reverse Parking Distance Warning 
may not operate normally when: 
 - Mois
ture is frozen to the sensor 
 - Sensor is cov
ered with foreign 
material, such as snow or water 
(The system will operate normally 
when such foreign material are 
removed.) 
 - The w
eather is extremely hot or cold 
 - The sensor or sensor assembly is disassembled
 - The surface o
f the sensor has been 
subjected to a hard impact
 - The surface o
f the sensor has been 
scratched with a sharp object
 - The sensors or its surr
ounding 
area is directly sprayed with high 
pressure washer •	
Reverse Parking Distance Warning 
may malfunction when: 
 - Hea
 vy rain or water spray is present 
 - Wa
ter flows on the surface of the 
sensor 
 - Aff
 ected by another vehicle’s 
sensors 
 - The sensor is cov
 ered with snow 
 - Driving on unev
en road, gravel 
roads or bushes
 - Objects that gener
 ates ultrasonic 
waves are near the sensor 
 - Installing the license pla
 te 
differently from the original location 
 - The vehicle bumper heigh
 t or 
ultrasonic sensor installation has 
been modified
 - Attaching equipmen
 ts or 
accessories around the ultrasonic 
sensors
•	 The following objects may not be 
detected:  -Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, 
chains or small poles. 
 - Objects, which tend t
o absorb 
sensor frequency, such as clothes, 
spongy material or snow. 
 - Objects smaller than 40 in. (100 cm)  in length and narr
ower than 6 in. (14 
cm) in diameter.
 - Pedes
trians, animals or objects 
that are very close to the ultrasonic 
sensors
•	 Parking Distance Warning Indicators 
may be displayed differently from 
the actual detected location when 
the obstacle is located between the 
sensors.
•	 Parking Distance Warning indicator 
may not occur sequentially depending 
on vehicle speed or obstacle shape. 
•	 If Reverse Parking Distance Warning 
needs repair, we recommend that the 
system be inspected by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.