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N button (N1/N2 button)
Use Rev Matching when driving on race
tracks, etc. in N mode.
• When N mode (SPORT+) is selected: - REV Matching is turned on automatically. To turn off Rev
Matching, press the REV button.
- Red REV indicator illuminates.
- Engine speed is automatically adjusted to the shifted gear without
the accelerator pedal depressed.
- Engine RPM response is faster than SPORT mode when downshifting
with heavy braking such as when
driving on a race track.
• When CUSTOM mode (CUSTOM 1/ CUSTOM 2) is selected:
- You may select the drive mode you prefer from the infotainment system
screen Custom setting page. (OFF/
NORMAL/SPORT/ SPORT+).
For more details on “Custom Mode”
refer to the infotainment system
manual separately supplied.
Rev Matching operation
Engine speed is automatically
synchronized with the next selected
gear. The accelerator pedal does not
have to be depressed to speed up the
engine RPM.
• Clutch depressed with the gear engaged
At once, engine speed automatically
decreases right after the clutch is
disengaged, but the selected gear is
fixed and then the engine RPM reverts
to the selected gear’s target speed.
This operation method gives more
comfortable feeling in public road
driving.
• Up shifting Engine speed will automatically
decrease and stay at the target engine
speed before the clutch is engaged.
• Down shifting Engine speed will automatically
increase and stay at the target engine
speed.
Warning message
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Downshift Alert. Downshifting at high
RPMs may result in engine damage.
If transmission input rpm is too high
(
over rev limit) due to shifting, a warning
message will appear and a warning
chime will sound.
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D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. The
tr
ansmission will automatically shift
through a 8-gear sequence, providing
the best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the
accelerator fully. The transmission will
automatically downshift to the next
lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the
shift lever console, allows the driver to
switch from NORMAL mode to ECO or
SPORT mode (if equipped)
For more information, refer to "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System" later
in this chapter.
WARNING
• 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
may lose control of the vehicle and
cause accidents.
• Do not drive with the shift lever in N
(Neutral). The engine brake will not
work and may lead to an accident.
NOTICE
Always make sure the vehicle is
stationary, at a complete stop, before
selecting D (Drive).
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Manual shift mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in mo

tion, sports mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive)
position into the manual gate. To return
to D (Drive) range operation, push the
shift lever back into the main gate.
In manual shift mode, moving the shift
lever backwards and forwards will allow
you to select the desired range of gears
for the current driving conditions.
Up (+) : Pull the lever backwards once to shift up one gear.
Down (-) : Push the lever forward once to shift down one gear.
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Good Driving Practices
• Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other
position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
• Never move the shift lever 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 move the shift lever to N (Neutral) when driving. Doing so
may result in an accident because
of a loss of engine braking and the
transmission could be damaged.
• When driving uphill or downhill, always shift to D (Drive) for driving
forward or shift to R (Reverse) for
driving backwards, and check the
gear position indicated on the cluster
before driving. Driving in the opposite
direction of the selected gear, can
lead to a dangerous situation by
shutting off the engine and affecting
the braking performance.
• 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 RPM is outside
of the allowable range.
• Always apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on
placing the transmission 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.
WARNING
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 belted occupant.
• Avoid high speeds when cornering 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.
• In the event your vehicle leaves
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the t ravel lanes.
• HYUNDAI recommends you follow all
posted speed limits.
WARNING
If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud,
sand, etc., you may attempt to free the
vehicle by rocking it back and forth. Do
not attempt this procedure if people or
objects are anywhere near. Vehicle may
suddenly move forward or backward as
it becomes unstuck, causing injury or
damage to nearby people or objects.
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ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the engine is turned off and then
on again, ESC oper
ation is enabled,
and it is activated in the ESC operating
mode (not in ESC Sport mode or ESC
OFF mode) regardless of the ESC mode
before turning off the engine.
You may select between the following
state of ESC:
• ESC NORMAL activated (ESC ON)
• ESC SPORT activated (ESC SPORT indicator illuminates)
• ESC deactivated (ESC OFF indicator illuminates)
When operating
When the 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 the ESC activates, the engine may not respond to the accelerator as
it does under routine conditions.
• If Cruise Control was in use when the ESC activates, Cruise Control
automatically disengages. Cruise
Control can be reengaged when the
road conditions allow. See “Cruise
Control (CC)” in chapter 7.
• 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.
Deactivating / Activating ESC
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You may select between the following
state of ESC:
• ESC NORMAL activated
• ESC SPORT activated (ESC SPORT indicator illuminates)
• ESC deactivated (ESC OFF indicator illuminates)
Press the ESC OFF
button shortly
Press the ESC OFF button shortly
Press and hold the
ESC OFF button for over 3 seconds
ESC NORMAL
ESC NORMAL ESC SPORT ESC SPORT
ESC OFF
ESC OFF ESC NORMAL
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WARNING
• If you deactivate ESC, ESC no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of skidding and an
accident.
• When ESC SPORT mode is activated,
the stability support from ESC will
be less than in "ESC ON mode", there
is a greater risk of skidding and an
accident.
Only deactivate ESC or activate ESC
SPORT in the situations described in the
following.
In the following situations, it may
be better to activate ESC SPORT or
deactivate ESC (ESC OFF):
• When using snow chains
• Driving in deep snow
• Driving in sand or gravel
• Driving on specially designed roads where oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
We recommend only qualified and
experienced drivers to drive the vehicle
with the ESC deactivated or ESC SPORT
activated.
CAUTION
After the above situations are over,
activate ESC immediately. If not, the
vehicle can be unstable due to vehicle
slip or wheel spin.
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ESC SPORT
To activate ESC SPORT mode
•
Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The
ESC SPORT indicator light illuminates
on the cluster LCD display. In this
state, ESC only stabilizes the vehicle
to a limited degree.
When ESC SPORT mode is activated:
• ESC only improves driving stability to a limited degree.
• Traction control is still activated, but with less wheel control (more slip).
• Engine torque can partially be limited for the vehicle's stability and the
driving wheel spin may be restricted
for better traction.
To deactivate ESC SPORT mode
• Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The ESC SPORT indicator light will go off
on the cluster LCD display.
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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.
WARNING
Don't use ESC SPORT mode or ESC OFF
while using a minispare tire or a tire
repair kit is in use!
ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
brie
fly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow or mud, 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.
Drive mode selection
When the ESC is on, the characteristic
of ESC varies according to which drive
mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE
MODE or N1 or N2 button on the steering
wheel.
Mode
button Selected
mode Characteristic
of ESC
DRIVE
MODE
butt

on ECO mode NORMAL
NORMAL mode NORMAL
SPORT mode NORMAL
N button N mode SPORT
N CUSTOM mode NORMAL/
SPORT/OFF
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in this
chapter.
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CUSTOM mode
You may select the drive mode you
pr
efer from the infotainment system
screen.
• From the CUSTOM mode menu, select 'ESC → NORMAL / SPORT / OFF'.
• You may directly go to the CUSTOM mode menu by touching the
infotainment system screen. For
more details, refer to the separately
supplied infotainment system manual.
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When N1 or N2 button is set to CUSTOM
mode, you cannot turn CUSTOM mode
on by pressing either N1 or N2 button if
ESC OFF setting is saved within CUSTOM
mode. If N1 or N2 button is pressed, a
message "ESC disabled in CUSTOM 1 (or
2) mode settings. Hold the button again
to acknowledge" appears on the cluster
LCD display. To turn on CUSTOM mode
with ESC OFF setting, press and hold N1
or N2 button.
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, on slippery and
uneven roads can result in severe
accidents.
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ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
Electronic Limited Slip Differential refers
to a feature equipped with a mechanism
that controls the differential functions of
the wheels.
The Electronic Limited Slip Differential
helps:
• Improve handling performance when circling at high speed.
• Improve launching performance.
• Prevent slipping on rainy or snowy roads due to dissimilar friction of the
left and right wheels.
WARNING
Never run wheels with one of them
lifted by the jack. It is extremely
dangerous for a vehicle equipped with
Electronic Limited Slip Differential.
Drive mode selection
The characteristic of e-LSD varies
according to which drive mode is
selected by pressing the DRIVE MODE or
N1 or N2 button on the steering wheel.
Mode
button Selected
mode Characteristic
of e-LSD
DRIVE
MODE
butt

on ECO mode NORMAL
NORMAL mode NORMAL
SPORT mode SPORT
N button N mode SPORT
N CUSTOM mode NORMAL/
SPORT
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in this
chapter. CUSTOM mode
You may select the drive mode you
pr

efer from the infotainment system
screen.
• From the CUSTOM mode menu, select 'e- LSD → NORMAL/SPORT'.
• You may directly go to the CUSTOM mode menu by touching the
infotainment system screen. For
more details, refer to the separately
supplied infotainment system manual.
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