
F12
Introduction
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Whilst driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is need-
ed to properly break-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km of operation.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds
- It remains on if the parking brake
is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and
add fluid as required (For more
details, refer to “Brake Fluid” in
chapter 7). After adding brake
fluid, check all brake components
for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is
found, or if the warning light
remains on, or if the brakes do not
operate properly, do not drive the
vehicle. We recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle.Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail whilst you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light illuminates with
the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid
level is low.
In this case, we recommend
that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
Low Tyre Pressure
Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tyres
are significantly underinflated (The
location of the underinflated tyres
are displayed on the LCD display).
For more details, refer to
“Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in chapter 6.
This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 sec-
onds or repeatedly blinks on and off
at approximately 3 second intervals:
When there is a malfunction with
the TPMS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For more details, refer to
“Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in chapter 6.
Fuel Filter Warning
Light
(for diesel engine)
This warning light illuminates:
When water has accumulated
inside the fuel filter.
In this case, remove the water from
the fuel filter.
For more details, refer to "Fuel
Filter" in chapter 7.
When the Fuel Filter Warning
Light illuminates, engine power
(vehicle speed & idle speed) may
decrease.
If you keep driving with the warn-
ing light on, engine parts (injec-
tor, common rail, high pressure
fuel pump) may be damaged. If
this occurs, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected
by an authorised HYUNDAI deal-
er as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Safe Stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tyre dam-
age caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle insta-
bility, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brakes gradually with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.
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3
Non-operational conditions of
Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse) system
The Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse) system may not operate
normally when:
Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
Sensor is covered with foreign mat-
ter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked.
There is a possibility of Parking
Distance Warning (Reverse) system
malfunction when:
Driving on uneven road surfaces
such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradients.
Objects generating excessive noise
such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
Heavy rain or water spray is present. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are present near the sensor.
The sensor is covered with snow.
Any non-factory equipment or acces-
sories have been installed, or if the
vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
Detecting range may decrease when:
Outside air temperature is extreme-
ly hot or cold.
Undetectable objects smaller than
1 m and narrower than 14 cm in
diameter.
The following objects may not be
recognised by the sensor:
Sharp or slim objects such as
ropes, chains or small poles.
Objects, which tend to absorb sen-
sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
Your new vehicle warranty does
not cover any accidents or dam-
age to the vehicle or injuries to
its occupants related to a
Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse) system. Always drive
safely and cautiously.
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Non-operational conditions of
Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system
Parking Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system may not
operate normally when:
Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
Sensor is covered with foreign mat-
ter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked.
There is a possibility of Parking
Distance Warning
(Reverse/Forward) system malfunc-
tion when:
Driving on uneven road surfaces
such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradients.
Objects generating excessive noise
such as vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes
can interfere with the sensor.
Heavy rain or water spray is present.
Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are present near the sensor.
The sensor is covered with snow. The indicator may differ from the illustration depending on objects or
sensor status. If the indicator blinks, we recommend that the system
be checked by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
If the audible warning does not sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently when shifting into R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a
malfunction with the Parking Distance Warning (Reverse/Forward)
system. If this occurs, we recommend that you have your vehicle
checked by an authorised HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Distance
from object Warning indicator
Warning soundWhen driving
forwardWhen driving
rearward
61 ~ 100Front-Buzzer beeps
intermittently
61 ~ 120Rear-Buzzer beeps
intermittently
31 ~ 60
FrontBuzzer beeps
frequently
Rear-Buzzer beeps
frequently
30
FrontBuzzer sounds
continuously
Rear-Buzzer sounds
continuously
Types of warning sound and indicatorcm

Driving your vehicle
Before driving.........................................................5-5
Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-5
Before starting...................................................................5-5
Key ignition switch ............................................................5-7
Ignition switch ........................................................5-7
Engine Start/Stop button ..............................................5-11
Manual transmission............................................5-20
Manual transmission operation ..................................5-20
Good driving practices ..................................................5-22
Automatic transmission .......................................5-24
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-24
Parking ...............................................................................5-29
Good driving practices ...................................................5-29
Dual clutch transmission .....................................5-31
Dual clutch transmission operation ............................5-31
Parking ...............................................................................5-39
Good driving practices ..................................................5-39
Braking system.....................................................5-41
Power brakes ...................................................................5-41
Disc brakes wear indicator ...........................................5-42
Parking brake (hand type) ............................................5-42
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)...................................5-44
Auto hold ...........................................................................5-49
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-53
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-55
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-58
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-60
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) ......................................5-60
Good braking practices..................................................5-61
Drive mode integrated control system .............5-62
Blind-spot collision warning (BCW) system ....5-64
BCW ....................................................................................5-65
RCCW (Rear cross-traffic collision warning) ...........5-67
Detecting sensor .............................................................5-69
Limitations of the system .............................................5-71
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Driving your vehicle
5
Using the clutch
The clutch pedal should be
depressed all the way to the floor
before:
- Starting the engine
The engine will not start without
depressing the clutch pedal.
- Shifting into gear, up shifting to the
next higher gear, or down shifting
to the next lower gear.
When releasing the clutch pedal,
release it slowly. The clutch pedal
should always be released whilst
driving.To prevent unnecessary wear or
damage to the clutch:
Do not rest your foot on the
clutch pedal whilst driving.
Do not hold the vehicle with the
clutch on an incline, whilst wait-
ing for traffic lights, etc.
Always depress the clutch pedal
down fully to prevent noise or
damage.
Do not start with the 2nd gear
engaged except when you start
on a slippery road.
Do not drive with cargo loaded
more than required loading
capacity.
Downshifting
Downshift when you must slow down
in heavy traffic or drive up a steep
hill, to prevent engine load.
Also, downshifting reduces the
chance of stalling and helps to accel-
erate when you need to increase
your speed again.
When the vehicle is going downhill,
downshifting helps maintain safe
speed by providing brake power from
the engine and results in less wear
on the brakes.
NOTICE

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Driving your vehicle
To prevent damage to the engine,
clutch and transmission:
When downshifting from 5th
gear to 4th gear, be careful not
to inadvertently push the shift
lever sideways engaging the 2nd
gears. A drastic downshift may
cause the engine speed to
increase to the point the
tachometer will enter the red-
zone.
Do not downshift more than two
gears at a time or downshift the
gear when the engine is running
at high speed (5,000 RPM or
higher). Such a downshifting
may damage the engine, clutch
and the transmission.
Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear
and coast down a hill. This is
extremely dangerous.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can
cause the brakes and related parts
to overheat and malfunction.
When you are driving down a long
hill, slow down and shift to a lower
gear. Engine braking will help slow
down the vehicle.
Slow down before shifting to a
lower gear. This will help avoid
over-revving the engine, which can
cause damage.
Slow down when you encounter
cross winds. This gives you much
better control of your vehicle.
Be sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before you shift into R
(Reverse) to prevent damage to
the transmission. 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.
NOTICE
Do not use aggressive engine
braking (shifting from a higher
gear to a lower gear) on slip-
pery roads. This could cause
the tyres to skid and may result
in an accident.
WARNING