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When the hybrid system is turned ON, 
the gasoline engine may run or may not. 
In this situation, you may feel a vibration. 
This does not indicate a malfunction. 
When the “
” indicator illuminates, the 
hybrid system is ready to begin driving. 
Even if the engine is off, you can operate 
the vehicle as long as the “
” indicator 
is illuminated.
NOTICE
The hybrid system contains many 
electronic components. High voltage 
components, such as cables and other 
parts, may emit electromagnetic waves. 
Even when the electromagnetic cover 
blocks electromagnetic emissions, 
electromagnetic waves may have an 
effect on electronic devices. When your 
vehicle is not used for a long period of 
time, the hybrid system will discharge. 
You need to drive the vehicle several 
times a month. We recommend driving 
at least for 1 hour or 10 miles. When the 
hybrid battery is discharged, or when it 
is impossible to jump start the vehicle, 
we recommend that you contact your 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
 WARNING
[  When you start the hybrid system 
with the shift lever in P (Parking), 
the “
” indicator illuminates on 
the instrument cluster. The driver 
can drive the vehicle, even when the 
gasoline engine is off.
[  When you leave the vehicle, you 
should turn OFF the hybrid system 
or locate the shift lever in P (Park). 
When you depress the accelerator 
pedal by mistake, or when the shift 
lever is not in P (Park), the vehicle 
will abruptly move, possibly resulting 
in serious injury or death.
Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System 
generates engine sound for pedestrians 
to hear vehicle sound because there is 
limited sound while motor power is used.
[ If the gear shifts from P (Parking) after 
start-up, the VESS sound is output.
[  When the gear is shifted to R 
(Reverse), an additional warning 
sound will be heard.
What does regenerative braking do?
It uses an electric motor when 
decelerating and when braking. It 
transforms kinetic energy to electrical 
energy in order to charge the high 
voltage battery.
Battery
[ The vehicle is composed of a high 
voltage battery that drives the motor 
and air conditioner, and an integrated 
12V lithium ion polymer battery with 
the HEV battery that drives the lamps, 
wipers, and audio system.
[  The integrated 12V battery is 
automatically charged when the 
vehicle is in the ready (
) mode.