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AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake  pedal 
When the conversion from Auto Hold to  
EPB is not working properly a warning 
will sound and a message will appear. 
When this message is displayed, Auto  
Hold and EPB may not operate. For your 
safety, depress the brake pedal.
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Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO  HOLD
If you did not apply the brake pedal when  
you release Auto Hold by pressing the 
AUTO HOLD switch, a warning will sound 
and a message will appear.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
 WARNING
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
system will not prevent accidents 
due to improper or dangerous driving 
maneuvers. Even though vehicle 
control is improved during emergency 
braking, always maintain a safe 
distance between you and objects 
ahead of you. Vehicle speeds should 
always be reduced during extreme 
road conditions. The braking distance 
for vehicles equipped with ABS or ESC 
may be longer than for those without 
these systems in the following road 
conditions. 
Drive your vehicle at reduced speeds  
during the following conditions: •	 Rough, gravel or snow-covered  
roads.
•	 On roads where the road surface is 
pitted or has different surface height.
•	 Tire chains are installed on your 
vehicle.
The safety features of ABS or ESC 
equipped vehicle should not be tested 
by high speed driving or cornering. This 
could endanger the safety of yourself or 
others. 
ABS is an electronic braking system that  
helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows 
the driver to steer and brake at the same time.   

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For safe AWD operation
Before driving
•	
Make sure all passengers are wearing  
seat belts.
•	 Sit upright and closer to the steering 
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering 
wheel to a position comfortable for 
you to drive.
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads
•	Start off slowly by applying the  
accelerator pedal gently.
•	 Use snow tires or tire chains.
•	 Keep sufficient distance between your 
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
•	 Using regenerative braking helps the 
steering on the downhill. However, it 
may be difficult to adjust the vehicle 
while coasting using regenerative 
braking, so avoid using the third level 
of regenerative braking as much as possible.
•	 Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, 
sudden brake applications, and sharp 
turns to prevent skids.
•	 It is difficult to start again if the 
vehicle stops on an uphill road. Keep 
your distance from other vehicles and 
drive slowly.
 Information
When using Snow Tires, mount them on  
all four wheels. 
When using tire chains, install them on the  
rear tires. 
However, driving speed must be below 30  km/h and minimize the driving distance. 
High-speed or long-term driving with 
tire chains installed may malfunction or 
damage the AWD system.  
For more details on Snow Tires and Tire  
Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section 
later in this chapter.
Driving in sand or mud
•	 Maintain slow and constant speed.
•	 Use tire chains driving in mud if  
necessary.
•	 Keep sufficient distance between your 
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
•	 Reduce vehicle speed and always 
check the road condition.
•	 Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration, 
sudden brake applications, and sharp 
turns to prevent getting stuck.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand  
or mud, place a nonslip material under 
the drive wheels to provide traction 
OR slowly spin the wheels in forward 
and reverse directions which causes 
a rocking motion that may free the 
vehicle.
Driving up or down hills
•	Driving uphill
 - Before starting off, check if it is  possible to drive uphill.
 - Drive as straight as possible.
•	 Driving downhill
 - Do not change gear while driving  downhill. Select gear before driving  
downhill.
 - Drive straight as possible.
 WARNING
Exercise extreme caution driving up or  
down steep hills. The vehicle may flip 
over depending on the grade, terrain, 
water and mud conditions. 

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Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to  
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn 
the steering wheel right and left to clear 
the area around your front wheels. Then, 
shift back and forth between R (Reverse) 
and a forward gear. 
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do  
not race the vehicle. 
To prevent reduction gear wear, wait  
until the wheels stop spinning before 
shifting gears. Release the accelerator 
pedal while shifting, and press lightly on 
the accelerator pedal while the reduction 
gear is in gear. Slowly spinning the 
wheels in forward and reverse directions 
causes a rocking motion that may free 
the vehicle.
 WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive  
wheel spin occurs, the temperature 
in the tires can increase very quickly. 
If the tires become damaged, a tire 
blow out or tire explosion can occur. 
This condition is dangerous - you and 
others may be injured. Do not attempt 
this procedure if people or objects are 
anywhere near the vehicle. 
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the  
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly 
causing an motor compartment fire or 
other damage. Try to avoid spinning the 
wheels as much as possible to prevent 
overheating of either the tires or the 
motor. DO NOT allow the vehicle to spin 
the wheels above 35 mph (56 km/h).
Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements  
are encountered such as water, snow, 
ice, mud and sand, take the following 
precautions: •	 Drive cautiously and maintain a longer  
braking distance.
•	 Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
•	 When your vehicle is stuck in 
snow, mud, or sand, use second 
gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid unnecessary wheel spin.
•	 Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other 
non-slip materials under the wheels to 
provide additional traction while the 
vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow, or mud.
 WARNING
Changing the tire speed suddenly could  
cause the tires to skid while driving 
on slippery surface. Be careful when 
driving on slippery surfaces.
Special driving conditionS 

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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. Sudden brake 
applications on snowy or icy roads may 
cause the vehicle to skid. 
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it  
may be necessary to install tire chains on 
your tires. 
Always carry emergency equipment.  
Some of the items you may want to carry 
include tire chains, tow straps or chains, 
a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a 
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, 
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, 
etc.
Summer tires (if equipped) •	
Summer tires are used to maximize  
the driving performance on dry roads.
•	 If the temperature is below 7°C or 
you are driving on snowy or icy roads, 
the summer tires lose their brake 
performance and traction as the tire 
grip weakens significantly.
•	 If the temperature is below 7°C or 
you are driving on snowy or icy roads, 
mount snow tires or all-season tires 
of the same size with your vehicle’s 
standard tire for safe driving. Both 
snow and all-season tires have M+S markings.
•	 When using the M+S tires, use tires 
with the same tread produced by the 
same manufacturer for safe driving.
•	 When driving with the M+S tires with 
the lower maximum allowable speed 
than that of the vehicle’s standard 
summer tire, be careful not to exceed 
the speed allowed for the M+S tires.
Winter driving 

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Tire chains (Wire chains)
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Since the sidewalls of radial tires are  
thinner than other types of tires, they 
may be damaged by mounting some 
types of tire chains on them. Therefore, 
the use of snow tires is recommended 
instead of tire chains. If tire chains must be used, use genuine Hyundai parts 
and install the tire chain after reviewing 
the instructions provided with the tire 
chains. Damage to your vehicle caused 
by improper tire chain use is not covered 
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty. 
When using tire chains, install tire chains  
only on the rear tires.
 WARNING
The use of tire chains may adversely  
affect vehicle handling: •	 Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)  
or the chain manufacturer’s 
recommended speed limit, 
whichever is lower.
•	 Drive carefully and avoid bumps, 
holes, sharp turns, and other road 
hazards, which may cause the 
vehicle to bounce.
•	 Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel 
braking.
 Information
•	 Install tire chains only in pairs and on  
the rear tires. It should be noted that 
installing tire chains on the tires will 
provide a greater driving force, but will 
not prevent side skids.
•	 Do not install studded tires without first checking local and municipal 
regulations for possible restrictions 
against their use.  

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Tire chains (Auto sock)
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Since the sidewalls of radial tires are  
thinner, they can be damaged by 
mounting some types of snow chains on 
them. Therefore, the use of snow tires is 
recommended instead of snow chains. 
Do not mount tire chains on vehicle  equipped with aluminum wheels; 
snow chains may cause damage to the 
wheels. If snow chains must be used, use 
AutoSock (fabric snow chain). Damage 
to your vehicle caused by improper snow 
chain use is not covered by your vehicle 
manufacturer’s warranty. 
When using tire chains, install tire chains  
only on the rear tires.
 CAUTION
Always check chain installation  
for proper mounting after driving 
approximately 0.3 to 0.6 miles (0.5 to 1 
km) to ensure safe mounting. Retighten 
or remount the chains if they are loose.
Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the  
manufacturer’s instructions and mount 
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly 
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with 
chains installed. If you hear the chains 
contacting the body or chassis, stop and 
tighten them. If they still make contact, 
slow down until the noise stops. Remove 
the tire chains as soon as you begin 
driving on cleared roads. 
When mounting snow chains, park the  
vehicle on level ground away from traffic. 
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning 
Flasher and place a triangular emergency 
warning device behind the vehicle (if 
available). Always place the vehicle in P 
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn 
off the vehicle before installing snow chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains: •	 Wrong size chains or improperly  
installed chains can damage your 
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, body and wheels.
•	 Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.
•	 If you hear noise caused by chains 
contacting the body, retighten the 
chain to prevent contact with the 
vehicle body.
•	 To prevent body damage, retighten 
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles 
(0.5~1.0 km).
•	 Do not use tire chains on vehicles 
equipped with aluminum wheels. If 
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.
•	 Install tire chains that meet the 
specifications of each tire size to 
prevent damage your vehicle.
 - 19 in. tires use wire chains less than 
0.47in. (12 mm).
 - 20 in. tires use AutoSock (fabric 
snow chain).  

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Winter Precautions
Check battery and cables 
Winter temperatures affect battery  
performance. Inspect the battery and 
cables, as specified in chapter 9.  The 
battery charging level can be checked 
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a 
service station. 
To prevent locks from freezing 
To prevent the locks from being frozen,  
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin 
into key holes. When a lock opening is 
already covered with ice, spray approved 
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it. 
When an internal part of a lock freezes, 
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully 
use the heated key to avoid an injury. 
Use approved window washer anti- 
freeze solution in system 
To prevent the window washer from  
being frozen, add authorized window 
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified 
on the window washer container. 
Window washer anti-freeze solution is 
available from an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer, and most vehicle accessory 
outlets. Do not use coolant or other types 
of anti-freeze solution, to prevent any 
damage to the vehicle paint. Do not let your parking brake freeze 
Under some conditions your parking  
brake can freeze in the engaged position. 
This is most likely to happen when there 
is an accumulation of snow or ice around 
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes 
are wet. When there is the risk that your 
parking brake may freeze, temporarily 
apply it with the gear in P (Park). Also, 
block the rear wheels in advance, so the 
vehicle may not roll. Then, release the 
parking brake. 
Do not let ice and snow accumulate  
underneath 
Under some conditions, snow and ice  
can build up under the fenders and 
interfere with the steering. When driving 
in such conditions during the severe 
winter, you should check underneath 
the vehicle on a regular basis, to ensure 
that the front wheels and the steering 
components is unblocked. 
Carry emergency equipment 
In accordance with weather conditions,  
you should carry appropriate emergency 
equipment, while driving. Some of the 
items you may want to carry include tire 
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, 
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper 
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground 
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc. 
Do not place objects or materials in the  
motor compartment 
Putting objects or materials in the motor  
compartment may cause an motor 
failure. Such damage will not be covered 
by the manufacturer’s warranty. 

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 WARNING
•	 Reverse Parking Distance Warning  
is a supplemental function. The 
operation of Reverse Parking 
Distance Warning can be affected 
by several factors (including 
environmental conditions). It is the 
responsibility of the driver to always 
check the rear view before and while parking.
•	 Your new vehicle warranty does not 
cover any accidents or damage to 
the vehicle due to the malfunction of 
Reverse Parking Distance Warning.
•	 Pay close attention when driving 
near objects, pedestrians, and 
especially children. Some objects 
may not be detected by the 
ultrasonic sensors, due to the objects 
distance, size or material, all of 
which can limit the effectiveness of 
the sensor.
Limitations of Reverse Parking  
Distance Warning •	 Reverse Parking Distance Warning  
may not operate properly when:
 - Moisture is frozen to the sensor 
 - Sensor is covered with foreign  material, such as snow or water  
(Reverse Parking Distance Warning 
will operate properly when such 
foreign material are removed.)
 - The weather is extremely hot or cold The sensor or sensor assembly is disassembled
 - The surface of the sensor is pressed  hard or hit with a hard object
 - The surface of the sensor is  scratched with a sharp object
 - The sensors or its surrounding  area is directly sprayed with high 
pressure washer •	
Reverse Parking Distance Warning 
may malfunction when:
 - Heavy rain or water spray is present 
 - Water flows on the surface of the  sensor
 - Affected by another vehicle’s  sensors
 - The sensor is covered with snow
 - Driving on uneven road, gravel  roads or bushes
 - Objects that generates ultrasonic  waves are near the sensor
 - License plate is installed in a  different spot from the original  
location 
 - The vehicle bumper height or  ultrasonic sensor installation has been modified
 - Attaching equipment or accessories  next to the ultrasonic sensors
•	 The following objects may not be 
detected:
 - Sharp or slim objects, such as ropes, chains or small poles.
 - Objects, which tend to absorb  sensor frequency, such as clothes, 
spongy material or snow.
 - Objects smaller than 40 in. (100 cm)  in length and narrower than 6 in. (14 
cm) in diameter.
 - Pedestrians, animals or objects  that are very close to the ultrasonic 
sensors
•	 Parking Distance Warning Indicators 
may be displayed differently from 
the actual detected location when 
the obstacle is located between the 
sensors.
•	 Parking Distance Warning indicator 
may not occur sequentially depending 
on vehicle speed or obstacle shape.
•	 If Reverse Parking Distance Warning 
needs repair, have the vehicle be  
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.