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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.
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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The Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system
automatically and temporarily shuts
down the engine when the vehicle
is stopped and idling to improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust gas
emissions. (i.e. red stop light, stop sign,
and traffic jam).
The engine is automatically started upon
satisfying the starting conditions.
The ISG system is always active, when
the engine is running.
Information
When the engine is automatically started
by the ISG system, some warning
lights (i.e. ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS,
and parking brake warning light) may
illuminate for a few seconds due to the
low battery voltage. However, it does
not indicate a malfunction with the ISG
system.
To Activate the ISG System
Prerequisite for activation
The 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
• The incline is gradual
• The steering wheel is turned less than
180 degrees and then the vehicle
stops
Information
• The ISG system is not
activated, when the
prerequisites to activate
the ISG system are
unsatisfied. In this case,
the ISG OFF button indicator
illuminates, and the auto stop indicator
(
) illuminates in yellow on the
instrument cluster.
• When the above indicator remains
illuminated on the instrument cluster,
have the IGS system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop mode
1.

Decr
ease the vehicle speed to 0 mph.
2.

Depr
ess the brake pedal with the shift
button in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).
The auto stop indicator (
) illuminates
in green on the instrument cluster, when
the engine stops.
Information
The driving speed must reach at least 3
mph (5 km/h) after an idle stop to stop the
engine in idle stop mode again.
In auto stop mode, when the driver
opens the hood, the ISG system will be
deactivated.
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When the system is deactivated:
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The ISG OFF button indicator illuminates.
If the message "Auto Stop is Off.
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Start vehicle manually", appears on the
LCD display with a beep sound, restart
the vehicle manually by depressing the
brake pedal with the vehicle shifted
to P (Park) or N (Neutral). For your
safety, restart the vehicle in the P (Park)
position.
Auto start
To restart the engine in the auto stop
mode
Release the brake pedal.
- When Auto Hold is activated, if you release the brake pedal, the engine will
be in the auto stop state. However, if
you depress the accelerator pedal, the
engine will start again.
The auto stop indicator () goes OFF on
the instrument cluster, when the engine
is restarted.
The engine is automatically restarted in
the following situations.
• The brake vacuum pressure is low
• The engine has stopped for about 5
minutes
• The air conditioning is ON with the fan
speed set to the highest position
• The front defroster is ON
• The battery is weak
• The cooling and heating performance
of the climate control system is
unsatisfactory
• The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) when
Auto Hold is activated
• The door is opened or the seatbelt
is unfastened when Auto Hold is
activated
• The EPB switch is pressed when Auto
Hold is activated
The auto stop indicator (
) blinks in
green for 5 seconds on the instrument
cluster.
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CUSTOM mode
In CUSTOM mode, the driver
can select separate modes
and combine them on the
infotainment system screen.
- E

ngine/Transmission: NORMAL/
SPORT
- S

teering wheel: NORMAL/SPORT
For more infomation, refer to the
separately supplied manual with your
vehicle.
• When CUSTOM mode is selected
by using the DRIVE MODE button,
the CUSTOM mode indicator will
illuminate.
SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages the
driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting the
steering effort, the engine
and transmission control
logic for enhanced driver
performance.
• When SPORT mode is selected by
using the DRIVE MODE button, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate.
• Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode from
the DRIVE MODE button.
• When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine rpm will t

end to remain
raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts ar

e delayed when
accelerating
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
SMART mode
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SMART mode selects the
proper driving mode among
NORMAL and SPORT by
judging the driver’s driving
habits (i.e. Economic or
Aggressive (Sportive)) from
the brake pedal depression
or the steering wheel
operation.
• Toggle the DRIVE MODE button to
select SMART mode. When SMART
mode is selected, the indicator
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
• SMART mode automatically controls
the vehicle driving, such as gear
shifting patterns and engine torque,
in accordance with the driver’s driving
habits.
Information
When you dynamically drive the vehicle
in SMART mode by abruptly decelerating
or sharply turning the driving mode
changes to SPORT mode. However, it may
adversely affect fuel economy.
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• Your vehicle speed may decelerate
moderately.
• If FCA detects a vehicle in front, the
system operates when your vehicle
speed is between 6 mph (10 km/h )
and 112 mph (180 km/h). Maximum
vehicle speed may decrease
depending on the condition of the
vehicle ahead and surroundings.
• If FCA detects a pedestrian or cyclist
in front, the system operates when
your vehicle speed is between 6
mph (10 km/h ) and 53 mph (85
km/h). Maximum vehicle speed may
decrease depending on the condition
of the pedestrian or cyclist ahead and
surroundings.
• If you select ‘Warning Only’ for the
system setting, FCA system activates
and produces only warning alarms
in accordance with the collision risk
levels. You should control the brake
directly because FCA system will not
control the brake.Emergency braking (Second
warning)
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This warning message appears on the
LCD display with a warning chime.
Additionally, some vehicle system
intervention occurs by the engine
management system to help decelerate
the vehicle.
• FCA system limitedly controls the
brakes to preemptively mitigate
impact in a collision. The brake control
is maximized just before a collision.
• If FCA detects a vehicle in front, the
system operates when your vehicle
speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h ) and
47 mph (75 km/h) or under. Maximum
vehicle speed may decrease
depending on the condition of the
vehicle ahead and surroundings.
• If FCA detects a pedestrian or cyclist
in front, the system operates when
your vehicle speed is between 6 mph
(10 km/h) or above and under 40 mph
(65 km/h). Maximum vehicle speed
may decrease depending on the
condition of the pedestrian or cyclist
ahead or surroundings.
• If you select ‘Warning Only’ for the
system setting, FCA system activates
and produces only warning alarms
in accordance with the collision risk
levels. You should control the brake
directly because FCA system will not
control the brake.

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• Do not use Smart Cruise Control
when it may not be safe to keep the
vehicle at a constant speed:
-When driving in hea

vy traffic or
when traffic conditions make it
difficult to drive at a constant
speed
- When driving on r

ainy, icy, or
snow-covered roads
- When driving on a s

teep downhill
or uphill
- When driving in windy ar

eas
-When driving in parking lo

ts
-When driving near cr

ash barriers
-When driving on a sharp curv

e
-When driving with limit

ed view
(possibly due to bad weather, such
as fog, snow, rain or sandstorm)
- When the v

ehicle sensing
ability decreases due to vehicle
modification resulting level
difference of the vehicle's front
and rear
• Unexpected situations may lead to
possible accidents. Pay attention
continuously to road conditions
and driving even when smart cruise
control system is being operated.Smart Cruise Control Switch
CRUISE/:Turns cruise control system
on or off.
RES+: Resumes or increases cruise control speed.
SET-: Sets or decreases cruise control speed.
:
Sets vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
CANCEL (CNCL): Cancels cruise control operation.
To Convert to Cruise Control
Mode
The driver may choose to only use the
conventional Cruise Control mode
(speed control function) by doing as
follows:
1.

T
urn Smart Cruise Control system on
(the cruise indicator light will be on
but the system will not be activated).
2.

Push and hold the V
ehicle-to-Vehicle
Distance button for more than 2
seconds.
3.

Choose be
tween “Smart Cruise
Control” and “Cruise Control”.
When the system is canceled using the
CRUISE/
button or the CRUISE button
is used after the engine is turned on, the
Smart Cruise Control mode will turn on.
WARNING
When using the Cruise Control mode,
you must manually adjust the distance
to other vehicles by depressing the
brake pedal. The system does not
automatically adjust the distance to
vehicles in front of you.
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LFA Operation
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With the Engine Start/Stop button
is in the ON or START position, Lane
Following Assist can be activated by
pressing the button.
Operating conditions
When the system is activated, the
indicator () on the cluster will
illuminate. The color of the indicator will
change depending on the condition of
LFA system.
- Gr

een: Steering assist mode is ON
- Whit

e: Steering assist mode is OFF
LFA system operation
• If the vehicle is inside the lane with
both lanes detected by the system
(lane color changes from gray to
white), and there is no abrupt steering
made by the driver, LFA system
changes to steering assist mode.
The
indicator light will come on
green, and the system helps the
vehicle stay in line by controlling the
steering wheel.
When the steering wheel is not
controlled temporarily, the

indicator light will flash green and
change to white.
Warning Message
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Keep hands on steering wheel
If the driver takes their hands off the
steering wheel for several seconds while
LFA system is activated, the system will
warn the driver.
Information
Hold the steering wheel tight. Otherwise,
LFA system could misjudge that the
driver’s hands are off the steering wheel,
and the above warning may occur.
WARNING
The warning message may appear
late according to road conditions.
Therefore, always have your hands on
the steering wheel while driving.
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System malfunction
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Check Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
system
If there is a problem with the system, a
message will appear for a few seconds. If
the problem continues, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Information
• High Driving Assist is limited in other
countries.
• High Driving Assist only operates based
on the speed limits of the highway but it
does not work with the speed cameras.
• The time gap could occur between the
navigation speed warning and system
operation.
• The system is not designed to work
on highways other than mentioned as
a controlled access road. The system
automatically cancels when you leave
the highway.
• If there is a problem with Highway
Driving Assist, the system cannot be
activated in the infotainment system
screen.
• If your vehicle is 1640 ft. (500 m) ahead
and behind of an open tollgate, the
system is automatically canceled. Also,
it is converted to Smart Cruise Control
automatically with a pop-up message
on the navigation. •
In the automatic speed setting mode,
the vehicle automatically accelerates
or decelerates when the highway speed
limit changes.
• If your vehicle speed exceeds 95 mph
(153 km/h), Highway Driving Assist
is automatically canceled. Also, it is
converted to Smart Cruise Control
automatically with a pop-up message
on the navigation.
• If you enter a rest area on the highway
or a IC/JC (intersection/junction)
without a destination set, the system is
canceled later than when the vehicle
actually leaves the highway.
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