
03
3-69
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Just before impact, drivers often brake  
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the 
front portion of the vehicle causing it 
to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher 
ground clearance. Air bags may not 
inflate in this “underride” situation 
because deceleration forces that are 
detected by sensors may be significantly 
reduced by such “underride” collisions.
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Front air bags may not inflate in  
rollover accidents because front air bag 
deployment would not provide additional 
occupant protection.
 Information
With rollover sensor 
The side and curtain air bags may inflate  
in a rollover situation, when it is detected 
by the rollover sensor.
 Information
Without rollover sensor 
The side and/or curtain air bags may  
inflate when the vehicle is rolled over by a side impact collision, if the vehicle 
is equipped with side and/or curtain air bags.
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Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle  collides with objects such as utility poles 
or trees, where the point of impact is 
concentrated and the collision energy is 
absorbed by the vehicle structure.    

04
4-9
Reduction Gear Shift Indicator
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The indicator displays which gear is  
selected. 
Regenerative braking level indicator
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The regenerative brake indicates the  
level of the regenerative braking that 
you set.  And it also indicates Smart 
regenerative system’s operation status. 
For more details, refer to "Regenerative  
Braking System" in chapter 6. 
Warning and Indicator Lights
 Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF  
after starting the vehicle. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention. 
Ready indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.  - ON : Normal driving is possible. 
 - OFF : Normal driving is not possible,  or a problem has occurred.
 - Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF  
or blinks, there is a problem with the 
system. In this case, have your vehicle 
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer. 
Service warning light
This warning light illuminates:
•	 When the START/STOP button is in the  ON position.
 - It illuminates for approximately 3  seconds and then goes off.
•	 When there is a problem with related 
parts of the electric vehicle control 
system, such as sensors, etc.
When the warning light illuminates while 
driving, or does not go OFF after starting 
the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected 
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.   

05
5-85
Exterior Lights
Lighting control 
To operate the lights, turn the knob at  
the end of the control lever to one of the 
following positions:
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1.  OFF position 
2.  AUTO headlamp position
3.  Position lamp position
4.  Headlamp position
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can  
make it easier for others to see the front 
of your vehicle during the day, especially 
after dawn and before sunset. 
The DRL system will turn the dedicated  lamp OFF when : •	The headlamps are ON.
•	 The parking brake is applied.
•	 The vehicle is turned off.
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AUTO headlamp position
The position lamp and headlamp will  
be turned ON or OFF automatically 
depending on the amount of daylight as 
measured by the ambient light sensor (1) 
at the upper end of the windshield glass. 
Even with the AUTO headlamp feature  
in operation, it is recommended to manually turn ON the headlamps when 
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the 
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such 
as tunnels and parking facilities.
NOTICE
•	 Do not cover or spill anything on the  
sensor (1) located at the upper end of the windshield glass.
•	 Do not clean the sensor using 
a window cleaner, the cleanser 
may leave a light film which could 
interfere with sensor operation.
•	 If your vehicle has window tint or 
other types of metallic coating on 
the front windshield, the AUTO 
headlamp system may not work 
properly.
lighting   

6
6. Driving Your Vehicle
Before Driving ................................................................................................... 6-3
Before Entering the Vehicle  ......................................................................................... 6-3
Before Starting  ............................................................................................................. 6-3
Start/Stop Button  .............................................................................................. 6-4
Start/Stop Button Positions  ......................................................................................... 6-5
Starting the Vehicle  ..................................................................................................... 6-6
Turning Off the Vehicle  ................................................................................................ 6 -7
Remote Start  ................................................................................................................ 6-8
Reduction Gear  ................................................................................................. 6-9
Reduction Gear Operation  .......................................................................................... 6-9
LCD Display Messages (Cluster)  ................................................................................ 6-13
Good Driving Practices  .............................................................................................. 6-15
Regenerative Braking System  ......................................................................... 6-16
One Pedal Driving........................................................................................................6-17 i-Pedal  ......................................................................................................................... 6-18
Smart Recuperation System  ........................................................................... 6-19
Smart Recuperation System Setting  ......................................................................... 6-19
To Activate Smart Recuperation System  .................................................................. 6-19
Ready to Operate  ...................................................................................................... 6-20
How to Operate  .......................................................................................................... 6-21
Smart Recuperation System Will Be Temporarily Cancelled When:  .......................6-21
To Resume Smart Recuperation System  .................................................................. 6-21
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance Recognition Sensor (Front Radar)  .............................6-22
System Malfunction  ................................................................................................... 6-23
Limitations of the System  .......................................................................................... 6-23
Braking System  ............................................................................................... 6-26
Power-Assist Brakes  ................................................................................................... 6-26
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................................................................ 6-27 
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  .................................................................................. 6-27
Auto Hold  .................................................................................................................... 6-32
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)  ................................................................................... 6-35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  ............................................................................. 6-37
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)  ...................................................................... 6-40
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  ................................................................................... 6-41
Good Braking Practices  ............................................................................................ 6-42 

06
6-23
System Malfunction
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Check smart recuperation system
The message will appear when the  
system is not functioning normally. The 
system will be cancelled and the word 
'AUTO' on the cluster will disappear and 
instead display regenerative braking 
level. Check for foreign substances on 
the front radar. Remove any dirt, snow, or 
foreign material that could interfere with 
the radar sensors. If the system still does 
not operate normally, take your vehicle 
to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and 
have the system checked.
Limitations of the System
The Smart Recuperation System may  
not operate properly in certain situations 
when the driving condition is beyond the 
performance of the front radar sensor. 
Driver's attention is required in such  
cases when the system does not react 
properly or operate unintentionally.On curves
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When coasting on the curve, the system  
may not detect the vehicle in your lane 
and the regenerative braking level will 
reduce automatically, making you feel 
that the vehicle is accelerating.  
Also, if the system suddenly recognizes  
the vehicle in front, the regenerative 
braking level will increase automatically, 
making you feel that the vehicle is 
decelerating. 
The driver must maintain a safe braking  
distance, and if necessary, depress the 
brake pedal to reduce your driving speed 
in order to maintain a safe distance.
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Your vehicle speed can be reduced due  
to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. 
Apply the accelerator pedal and select  
the appropriate speed. Check to be sure 
that the road conditions permit safe 
operation of the Smart Recuperation 
System.    

Driving Your Vehicle
6-24
On inclines
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When coasting on an uphill or downhill,  
the system may not detect the vehicle in 
your lane and the regenerative braking 
level will reduce automatically, making 
you feel that the vehicle is accelerating.  
Also, if the system suddenly recognizes  
the vehicle in front, the regenerative 
braking level will increase automatically, 
making you feel that the vehicle is 
decelerating. 
The driver must maintain a safe braking  
distance, and if necessary, depress the 
brake pedal to reduce your driving speed 
in order to maintain a safe distance. Lane changingOTM058074
•	 A vehicle which moves into your lane  
from an adjacent lane cannot be 
recognized by the sensor until it is in 
the sensor's detection range.
•	 The radar may not detect immediately 
when a vehicle cuts in suddenly. 
Always pay attention to the traffic, 
road and driving conditions.   

06
6-25
Vehicle recognition
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Some vehicles in your lane cannot be  
recognized by the sensor:  - Narrow vehicles such as motorcycles or bicycles
 - Vehicles offset to one side 
 - Slow-moving vehicles or sudden- decelerating vehicles 
 - Stopped vehicles (When the vehicle  ahead drives away, the system may not  
detect a stopped vehicle.)
 - Vehicles with small rear profile such as  trailers with no loads
A vehicle ahead cannot be recognized  
correctly by the sensor if any of following 
occurs:  - When the vehicle is pointing upwards due to overloading in the luggage  
compartment.
 - While the steering wheel is operating. 
 - When driving to one side of the lane.
 - When driving on narrow lanes or on  curves.
 - Apply the brake or accelerator pedal if  necessary.
 WARNING
When using the Smart Recuperation  
System take the following precautions: •	 If an emergency stop is necessary,  
you must apply the brakes. 
•	 Keep a safe distance according to 
road conditions and vehicle speed. If 
the vehicle to vehicle distance is too close during a high-speed driving, a 
serious collision may result.
•	 Always maintain sufficient braking 
distance and decelerate your vehicle 
by applying the brakes if necessary.
•	 The Smart Recuperation System 
cannot recognize a stopped vehicle, 
pedestrians or an oncoming vehicle. 
Always look ahead cautiously to 
prevent unexpected and sudden 
situations from occurring.
•	 Vehicles moving in front of you with 
a frequent lane changes may cause 
a delay in the system's reaction or 
may cause the system to react to a 
vehicle actually in an adjacent lane. 
Always drive cautiously to prevent 
unexpected and sudden situations 
from occurring.
•	 The Smart Recuperation System 
may not recognize complex driving 
situations so always pay attention to 
driving conditions and control your 
vehicle speed.
NOTICE
The Smart Recuperation System may  
not operate temporarily due to:  •	Electrical interference
•	 Modifying the suspension
•	 Differences of tire abrasion or tire  
pressure 
•	 Installing different type of tires  

Driver Assistance System
7-22
•	
There are markings on the road near  
the lane or the markings on the road 
looks similar to the lane markings
•	 The shadow is on the lane marking by 
a median strip, trees, guardrail, noise 
barriers, etc.
•	 The lane number increases or 
decreases, or the lane markings are 
crossing
•	 There are more than two lane 
markings on the road
•	 The lane markings are complicated or 
a structure substitutes for the lines, 
such as a construction area
•	 There are road markings, such as 
zigzag lanes, crosswalk markings and 
road signs 
•	 The lane suddenly disappears, such as 
at the intersection
•	 The lane is very wide or narrow
•	 There is a curb or road edges without a lane
•	 The vehicle in front is driving with one side on the lane marking
•	 The distance to the front vehicle is 
extremely short
 WARNING
•	 Driving on a curved road
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist  
may not detect other vehicles, 
pedestrians or cyclists in front of 
you while driving on curved roads 
adversely affecting the performance 
of the sensors. This may result in no 
warning, braking assist or steering 
assist (if equipped) when necessary.  
When driving on a curved road,  
you must maintain a safe braking 
distance, and if necessary, steer the 
vehicle and depress the brake pedal 
to reduce your driving speed in order 
to maintain a safe distance.