Foreword / Electric Vehicle System Overview
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Virtual Engine Sound System
The Virtual Engine Sound System  
generates engine sound for pedestrians 
to hear vehicle sound because there is 
no sound while the Electric Vehicle (EV) 
is operating. •	If the vehicle is in the ready (
) 
mode and the gear is not in P (Park),  
the VESS will be operated.
•	 When the gear is shifted to R 
(Reverse), an additional warning 
sound will be heard.
 CAUTION
•	 The vehicle is much quieter while  
driving than a conventional gasoline-
powered vehicle. Be aware of your 
surroundings and always drive safely.
•	 After you park the vehicle or while 
you are waiting at a traffic light, 
check whether there are children or 
obstacles around the vehicle.
•	 Check if there is something behind 
the vehicle when driving in reverse. 
Pedestrians may not hear the sound 
of the vehicle.
Distance to Empty
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The location of where the vehicle range  
is displayed is different depending on 
which drive mode is active. 
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode  
System” in chapter 5.  
When destination is not set •	 On average, a vehicle can drive  
about 400 km (250 miles). Under 
certain circumstances where the air 
conditioner/heater is ON, the range 
is affected, resulting in a possible 
distance range from 335~500 km 
(210~310 miles). When using the 
heater during cold weather or driving 
at high speed, the high voltage battery 
consumes a lot more electricity. This 
may reduce the range significantly.
•	 After “---” has been displayed, 
the vehicle can drive an additional 
3~8 km (2~5 miles) depending on 
driving speed, heater/air conditioner, 
weather, driving style, and other 
factors.  
Safety system
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SRS warning light
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)  
air bag warning light on the instrument 
panel displays the air bag symbol 
depicted in the illustration. The system 
checks the air bag electrical system for 
malfunctions. The light indicates that 
there is a potential problem with your 
air bag system, which could include 
your side and/or curtain air bags used 
for rollover protection (if equipped with 
rollover sensor).
 WARNING
If your SRS malfunctions, the air bag  
may not inflate properly during an 
accident increasing the risk of serious 
injury or death. 
If any of the following conditions occur,  
your SRS is malfunctioning: •	 The light does not turn on for  
approximately three to six seconds 
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
•	 The light stays on after illuminating 
for approximately three to six 
seconds.
•	 The light comes on while the vehicle 
is in motion.
•	 The light blinks when the engine is running.
We recommend that an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer inspect the SRS 
as soon as possible if any of these 
conditions occur. During a moderate to severe frontal 
collision, sensors will detect the 
vehicle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of 
deceleration is high enough, the control 
unit will inflate the front air bags, at the 
time and with the force needed. 
The front air bags help protect the driver  
and front passenger by responding to 
frontal impacts in which seat belts alone 
cannot provide adequate restraint. When 
needed, the side air bags help provide 
protection in the event of a side impact 
or rollover by supporting the side upper 
body area.  •	
Air bags are activated (able to inflate if  
necessary) only when the START/STOP 
button is in the ON position.
•	 Air bags inflate in the event of certain 
frontal or side collisions to help 
protect the occupants from serious 
physical injury.
•	 There is no single speed at which the 
air bags will inflate. Generally, air bags 
are designed to inflate based upon the 
severity of a collision and its direction. 
These two factors determine whether 
the sensors produce an electronic 
deployment/inflation signal.
•	 The front air bags will completely 
inflate and deflate in an instant. It is 
virtually impossible for you to see the 
air bags inflate during an accident. It is 
much more likely that you will simply 
see the deflated air bags hanging out 
of their storage compartments after the collision.