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Convenient features of your vehicle
Consumption info display
Average energy consumption (1)
 The average energy consumptionis calculated by the total driving dis- 
tance and the high voltage battery
consumption since the last averageenergy consumption reset.
 The average energy consumption can be reset both manually and
automatically. Manual reset 
To clear the average energy con- 
sumption manually, press the OK but-
ton on the steering wheel for more
than 1 second when the average
energy consumption is displayed. 
Automatic reset 
To change the automatic reset for the 
Energy Consumption display, selectone of the options in the User Settings
mode on the LCD display. 
- After ignition: The average energy
consumption  will reset automati-
cally after the vehicle has been 
turned OFF for at least four hours.
- After recharging: The average energy consumption will reset
automatically after the vehicle hasbeen charged more that 10%.
Information 
The vehicle must be driven for a min-
imum of 300 meters (0.19 miles) since
the last ignition key cycle before the
average energy consumption will be
recalculated.
Instant Energy Consumption (2)
 The instantaneous energy con- sumption is displayed according to 
the bar graph in the LCD display
while driving.
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Driving your vehicle
Driving with wheels and tires with 
different sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction. Before
replacing tires, make sure all fourtires and wheels are the same
size. Never drive the vehicle with
different sized wheels and tiresinstalled.
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 the ESC, to
maintain wheel torque. 
To turn ESC off while driving, press 
the ESC OFF button while driving on
a flat road surface. 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 cov-
ered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce vehicle power and do
not spin the wheel(s) excessive-
ly while these lights are dis-
played.
 When operating the vehicle on a dynamometer, make sure theESC is turned off (ESC OFF lightilluminated).
Information 
Turning the ESC off does not affect
ABS or standard brake system opera-
tion.
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NOTICE
When the ESC is blinking, this indicates the ESC is active: 
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt 
to accelerate. NEVER turn theESC off while the ESC indicator
light is blinking or you may lose
control of the vehicle resulting inan accident.
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Driving your vehicle
VSM OFF condition
To cancel VSM operation, press the 
ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) will illuminate. 
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF 
button again. The ESC OFF indicatorlight will go out. Driving with wheels and tires with 
different sizes may cause the VSM
system to malfunction. Before
replacing tires, make sure all fourtires and wheels are the same
size. Never drive the vehicle with
different sized tires and wheelsinstalled.
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) 
helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting a vehicle
from a stop on a hill. The system
operates the brakes automatically for
approximately 2 seconds and releas-
es the brake after 2 seconds or when
the accelerator pedal is depressed.Information 
 The HAC does not operate when the gear is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
 The HAC activates even when the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
off. However, it does not activate,
when the ESC does not operate nor-
mally.
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NOTICE
If the ESC indicator light ( ) or 
EPS warning light ( ) stays
on or blinks, your vehicle may
have a malfunction with the
VSM system. When the warning
light illuminates, have the vehi-
cle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING  
Always be ready to depress the 
accelerator pedal when starting
off an incline.The HAC activates
only for approximately 2 sec-onds.
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Driving your vehicle
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 the paddle
shifter (left side lever) to increase
regenerative braking. However, avoid
increasing the regenerative braking
level suddenly. Sudden change of the
regenerative braking level on snowy
or icy roads may cause the vehicle to
skid and may cause  loss of vehiclecontrol leading to an accident. 
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it 
may be necessary to use snow tires. 
Always carry emergency equipment. 
Some of the items you may want to
carry include tow straps or chains, a
flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window
scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-
alls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehi- 
cle, make sure to use radial tires of
the same size and load range 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.Information 
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, country and
municipal regulations for possible
restrictions against their use.
Winter Precautions
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
In some climates it is recommended 
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. 
See chapter 8 for recommendations. 
If you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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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 affect-ed.
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Maintenance
All Season Tires
HYUNDAI specifies all season tires 
on some models to provide good
performance for use all year round,
including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All season tires are identified
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow
tires have better snow traction than
all season tires and may be more
appropriate in some areas.
Summer Tires
HYUNDAI specifies summer tires on 
some models to provide superior
performance on dry roads. Summer
tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer
tires do not have the tire traction rat-
ing M+S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
side wall. If you plan to operate your
vehicle in snowy or icy conditions,
HYUNDAI recommends the use of
snow tires or all season tires on all
four wheels.
Snow Tires
If you equip your car with snow tires, 
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result. Snow
tires should carry 28 kPa (4 psi)more air pressure than the pressure
recommended for the standard tires
on the tire label on the driver’s side of
the center pillar, or up to the maxi-
mum pressure shown on the tire
sidewall, whichever is less. Do not
drive faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
when your vehicle is equipped with
snow tires.
Radial-Ply Tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved 
tread life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride. The radi-
al-ply tires used on this vehicle are of
belted construction, and are selected
to complement the ride and handling
characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load
carrying capacity, as bias-ply or bias
belted tires of the same size, and usethe same recommended inflation
pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tireswith bias-ply or bias belted tires is
not recommended. Any combina-
tions of radial-ply and bias-ply or biasbelted tires when used on the same
vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to fol-
low is: Identical pairs of radial-ply
tires should always be used as a set
for the front tires and a set for the
rear tires.