
6
All Wheel Drive (AWD)  ................................................................................... 6-43
Emergency Precautions  ............................................................................................ 6-45
Drive Mode Integrated Control System (2WD)   ............................................6-47
Drive Mode  ................................................................................................................. 6-47
Drive Mode Integrated Control System (AWD)  .............................................6-49
Drive Mode  ................................................................................................................ 6-49
Drive Modes Characteristic  ....................................................................................... 6-51
Active Air Flap  ................................................................................................. 6-52
Malfunction  ................................................................................................................ 6-52
Special Driving Conditions  ............................................................................. 6-53
Hazardous Driving Conditions  .................................................................................. 6-53
Rocking the Vehicle  ................................................................................................... 6-53
Smooth Cornering  ..................................................................................................... 6-54
Driving at Night  ......................................................................................................... 6-54
Driving in the Rain  ..................................................................................................... 6-54
Driving in Flooded Areas  ............................................................................................ 6-55
Highway Driving  ......................................................................................................... 6-55
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover  ............................................................................... 6-56
Winter Driving  ................................................................................................. 6-57
Snow or Icy Conditions  .............................................................................................. 6-57
Winter Precautions  .................................................................................................... 6-60
Vehicle Load Limit  ........................................................................................... 6-61
The Loading Information Label  ................................................................................ 6-62
Trailer Towing  .................................................................................................. 6-68
If You Decide to Pull a Trailer  .................................................................................... 6-68
Trailer Towing Equipment  ........................................................................................... 6-71
Driving with a Trailer  .................................................................................................. 6-72
Maintenance when Towing a Trailer  ......................................................................... 6-75
Vehicle Weight  ................................................................................................ 6 -76
Overloading  ................................................................................................................ 6 -76 

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6-25
Vehicle recognition
OTM058128
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  

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6-63
Vehicle capacity weight 
5 persons (Standard type) :   
947 lbs. (430 kg) 
5 persons (Extended type) :   
859 lbs. (390 kg) 
Vehicle capacity weight is the  
maximum combined weight of 
occupants and cargo. If your 
vehicle is equipped with a trailer, 
the combined weight includes the 
tongue load. 
Seating capacity 
Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2  
persons, Rear seat : 3 persons) 
Seating capacity is the maximum  
number of occupants including 
a driver, your vehicle may carry. 
However, the seating capacity may 
be reduced based upon the weight 
of all of the occupants, and the 
weight of the cargo being carried or 
towed. Do not overload the vehicle 
as there is a limit to the total weight, 
or load limit including occupants and 
cargo, the vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity 
With brake system  :   
2,000 lbs (907 kg) 
Without brake system  :   
1,653 lbs (750 kg) 
Towing capacity is the maximum  
trailer weight including its cargo 
weight, your vehicle can tow. 
Cargo capacity 
The cargo capacity of your vehicle  
will increase or decrease depending 
on the weight and the number of 
occupants and the tongue load, 
if your vehicle is equipped with a 
trailer. 

Driving Your Vehicle
6-64
Steps for determining correct load  limit 
1.  Locate the statement "The 
combined weight of occupants  
and cargo should never exceed 
XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your 
vehicle's placard.
2.  Determine the combined weight  of the driver and passengers that 
will be riding in your vehicle.
3.  Subtract the combined weight of  the driver and passengers from 
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4.  The resulting figure equals 
the available amount of cargo 
and luggage load capacity. For 
example, if the "XXX" amount 
equals 1400 lbs. and there will 
be five 150 lb passengers in your 
vehicle, the amount of available 
cargo and luggage load capacity 
is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 
650 lbs.)
5.  Determine the combined weight  of luggage and cargo being 
loaded on the vehicle. That 
weight may not safely exceed the 
available cargo and luggage load 
capacity calculated in Step 4.
6.  If your vehicle will be towing a  trailer, load from your trailer will 
be transferred to your vehicle. 
Consult this manual to determine 
how this reduces the available 
cargo and luggage load capacity 
of your vehicle.
 WARNING
Do not overload the vehicle as  
there is a limit to the total weight, 
or load limit, including occupants 
and cargo, the vehicle can carry. 
Overloading can shorten the life 
of the vehicle. If the GVWR or the 
GAWR is exceeded, parts on the 
vehicle can break, and it can change 
the handling of your vehicle. These 
could cause you to lose control and 
result in an accident. 

Driving Your Vehicle
6-66
Certification label
OBH059070
The certification label is located on  
the driver's door sill at the center 
pillar and shows the maximum 
allowable weight of the fully loaded 
vehicle. This is called the GVWR 
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The 
GVWR includes the weight of the 
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and 
cargo. 
This label also tells you the maximum  
weight that can be supported by the 
front and rear axles, called Gross 
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). 
The total weight of the vehicle,  
including all occupants, accessories, 
cargo, and trailer tongue load must 
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight 
Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle 
Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out 
the actual loads on your front and 
rear axles, you need to go to a weigh 
station and weigh your vehicle. Be 
sure to spread out your load equally 
on both sides of the centerline.
 WARNING
Overloading •	 Never exceed the GVWR for your  
vehicle, the GAWR for either the 
front or rear axle and vehicle 
capacity weight. Exceeding these 
ratings can affect your vehicle's 
handling and braking ability, and 
cause an accident.
•	 Do not overload your vehicle. 
Overloading your vehicle can 
cause heat buildup in your 
vehicle's tires and possible 
tire failure, increased stopping 
distances and poor vehicle 
handling-all of which may result 
in a crash.
NOTICE
Overloading your vehicle may cause  
damage. Repairs would not be 
covered by your warranty. Do not 
overload your vehicle.  

Driving Your Vehicle
6-68
If you are considering to tow with your  
vehicle, you should first your country’s 
legal requirements. As laws vary the 
requirements for towing trailers, cars, or 
other types of vehicles or apparatus may 
differ. Ask an authorized HYUNDAI dealer 
for further details before towing. 
Remember that trailering is different  
than just driving your vehicle by itself. 
Trailering means changes in handling, 
durability, and electric energy economy. 
Successful, safe trailering requires 
correct equipment, and it has to be used 
properly. Damage to your vehicle caused 
by improper trailer towing is not covered 
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty. 
This section contains many time-tested,  
important trailering tips and safety 
rules. Many of these are important for 
your safety and that of your passengers. 
Please read this section carefully before 
you pull a trailer.
 WARNING
Take the following precautions: •	 If you don’t use the correct  
equipment and/or drive improperly, 
you can lose control of the vehicle 
when you are pulling a trailer. For 
example, if the trailer is too heavy, 
the braking performance may be 
reduced. You and your passengers 
could be seriously or fatally injured. 
Pull a trailer only if you have followed 
all the steps in this section.
•	 Before towing, make sure the 
total trailer weight, GCW (Gross 
Combination Weight), GVW (Gross 
Vehicle Weight), GAW (Gross Axle 
Weight) and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
If You Decide to Pull a Trailer
Here are some important points if you  
decide to pull a trailer: •	Consider using a sway control. You  
can ask a trailer hitch dealer about 
sway control.
•	 Do not do any towing with your 
vehicle during its first 1,200 miles 
(2,000 km) in order to allow the 
vehicle to properly break in. Failure to 
heed this caution may result in serious 
motor damage.
•	 When towing a trailer, consult an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for 
further information on additional 
requirements such as towing kit etc.
•	 Always drive your vehicle at a 
moderate speed (less than 60 mph 
(100 km/h)) or posted towing speed limit.
•	 On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 
45 mph (70 km/h) or the posted 
towing speed limit, whichever is 
lower.
•	 Carefully observe the weight and load 
limits provided in the following pages.
trailer toWing 

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6-69
Trailer weight
Tongue Load Total Trailer Weight
OOSH069129L
What is the maximum safe weight of a  
trailer? It should never weigh more than 
the maximum trailer weight with trailer 
brakes. But even that can be too heavy. 
It depends on how you plan to use your 
trailer. For example, speed, altitude, 
road grades, outside temperature and 
how often your vehicle is used to pull a 
trailer are all important. The ideal trailer 
weight can also depend on any special 
equipment that you have on your vehicle. Tongue load
Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight
OOSH069130L
The tongue load is an important weight  
to measure because it affects the 
total Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 
your vehicle. The trailer tongue should 
weigh a maximum of 10% of the total 
loaded trailer weight, within the limits 
of the maximum trailer tongue load permissible. 
After you’ve loaded your trailer,  
weigh the trailer and then the tongue, 
separately, to see if the weights are 
proper. If they aren’t, you may be able 
to correct them simply by moving some 
items around in the trailer.
 WARNING
Take the following precautions: •	 Never load a trailer with more weight  
in the rear than in the front. The front 
should be loaded with approximately 
60% of the total trailer load; the rear 
should be loaded with approximately 
40% of the total trailer load.
•	 Never exceed the maximum weight 
limits of the trailer or trailer towing 
equipment. Improper loading can 
result in damage to your vehicle and/
or personal injury. Check weights 
and loading at a commercial scale or 
highway patrol office equipped with scales.   

Driving Your Vehicle
6-70
Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer
ltem
Standard typeExtended type
Maximum trailer weight
lbs. (kg)With brake  
system
- 2000 (907)
Without brake 
system - 1653 (750)
Maximum permissible static vertical load on 
the coupling device lbs. (kg)- 220 (100)
Recommended distance from rear wheel 
center to coupling point inch (mm)- 34 (867)