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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.
Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from 
your ABS in an emergency situation, 
do not attempt to modulate your brake 
pressure and do not try to pump your 
brakes. Depress your brake pedal as hard 
as possible.
When you apply your brakes under 
conditions which may lock the wheels, 
you may hear sounds from the brakes, 
or feel a corresponding sensation in the 
brake pedal. This is normal and it means 
your ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or distance 
it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from the 
vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that results 
from sudden changes in direction, such 
as trying to take a corner too fast or 
making a sudden lane change. Always 
drive at a safe speed for the road and 
weather conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. 
Always steer moderately when braking 
hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel 
movement can still cause your vehicle to 
veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces, 
operation of the anti-lock brake system 
may result in a longer stopping distance 
than for vehicles equipped with a 
conventional brake system.
The ABS (
) warning light will stay 
on for several seconds after the Engine 
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
During that time, ABS will go through 
self-diagnosis and the light will go off if 
everything is normal.  

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 WARNING
If the ABS () warning light is on and 
stays on, you may have a problem with 
the ABS. Your power brakes will work 
normally. To reduce the risk of serious 
injury or death, contact your authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
When you drive on a road having poor 
traction, such as an icy road, and apply 
your brakes continuously, ABS will be 
active continuously and the ABS (
) 
warning light may illuminate. Pull your 
vehicle over to a safe place and turn the 
vehicle off.
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning 
light is off, then your ABS system is 
normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem 
with your ABS system. Contact an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as 
possible.
 Information
When you jump start your vehicle because 
of a drained battery, the ABS () 
warning light may turn on at the same 
time. This happens because of the low 
battery voltage. It does not mean your 
ABS is malfunctioning. Have the battery 
recharged before driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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Electronic Stability Control(ESC) helps 
to stabilize the vehicle during cornering 
maneuvers.
ESC checks where you are steering and 
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC 
applies braking pressure to any one of 
the vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the 
engine management system to assist the 
driver with keeping the vehicle on the 
intended path. It is not a substitute for 
safe driving practices. Always adjust your 
speed and driving to the road conditions.
 WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road 
conditions when cornering. ESC will not 
prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt 
maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet 
surfaces can result in severe accidents. 

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ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the engine is turned off and then  
on again, ESC oper
 ation is enabled,  
and it is activated in the ESC operating  
mode (not in ESC Sport mode or ESC  
OFF mode) regardless of the ESC mode  
before turning off the engine.
You may select between the following  
state of ESC:
[  ESC NORMAL activated (ESC ON)
[  ESC SPORT activated (ESC SPORT  
indicator illuminates)
[  ESC deactivated (ESC OFF indicator  
illuminates)
When operating
When ESC is in operation, the 
ESC indicator light blinks:
[  When you apply your brakes under 
conditions which may lock the wheels, 
you may hear sounds from the brakes, 
or feel a corresponding sensation in 
the brake pedal. This is normal and it 
means your ESC is active.
[  When ESC activates, the engine may 
not respond to the accelerator as it 
does under routine conditions.
[  If Cruise Control was in use when ESC 
activates, Cruise Control automatically 
disengages. Cruise Control can be 
reengaged when the road conditions 
allow. See “Cruise Control (CC)” later 
in this chapter.
[  When moving out of the mud or 
driving on a slippery road, the engine 
rpm (revolutions per minute) may 
not increase even if you press the 
accelerator pedal deeply. This is to 
maintain the stability and traction of 
the vehicle and does not indicate a 
problem.
Indicator lights
v
 ESC indicator light (blinks)
v  ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When the Engine Start/Stop button is 
in the ON position, the ESC indicator 
light illuminates, then goes off if the ESC 
system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever 
ESC is operating.
If the ESC indicator light stays on, your 
vehicle may have a malfunction with 
the ESC system. When this warning light 
illuminates have the vehicle be checked 
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as 
soon as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on 
when ESC is turned off.
 WARNING
When ESC is blinking, this indicates ESC 
is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to 
accelerate. NEVER turn ESC off while 
the ESC indicator light is blinking or you 
may lose control of the vehicle resulting 
in an accident. 

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VSM operation
When operating
When you apply your brakes under 
conditions which ma
y activate ESC, you 
may hear sounds from the brakes, or feel 
a corresponding sensation in the brake 
pedal. This is normal and it means your 
VSM is active.
 Information
VSM does not operate when:
[  Driving through banked corners might  
result in a ESC system shut down, 
due to system self-diagnostics and an  
assumption of a sensor failure. In the 
next ignition cycle, the ESC  system is 
available again.
[  Driving in reverse.
[  The ESC OFF indicator light is on.
[  The EPS (Electric power steering) 
warning light (
) is on or blinks.
VSM OFF condition
To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC 
OFF butt
on. ESC OFF () indicator light 
will illuminate.
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF 
button again. The ESC OFF indicator light 
will go out.
 WARNING
If the ESC () indicator light or EPS 
() warning light stays illuminated 
or blinks, your vehicle may have a 
malfunction with the VSM system. 
When the warning light illuminates 
have the vehicle be checked by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as 
possible.
NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with 
different sizes may cause the VSM 
system to malfunction. Before replacing 
tires, make sure all four tires and wheels 
are the same size. Never drive the 
vehicle with different sized tires and 
wheels installed. 

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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) 
Hill-Start Assist Control helps prevent 
the vehicle from rolling backwards 
when starting a vehicle from a stop on 
a hill. The system operates the brakes 
automatically for approximately 2 
seconds and releases the brake after 2 
seconds or when the accelerator pedal is 
depressed.
 WARNING
Always be ready to depress the 
accelerator pedal when starting off 
an incline. The HAC activates only for 
approximately 2 seconds.
 Information
[  The HAC does not operate when 
the gear is shifted to P (Park) or N 
(Neutral).
[  The HAC activates even when the ESC 
(Electronic Stability Control) is off. 
However, it does not activate, when 
ESC does not operate normally.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) 
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The Downhill Brake Control (DBC) feature 
assists the driver to descend down a 
steep hill without having to depress the 
brake pedal. The system automatically 
applies the brakes to maintain the 
vehicle speed below 5 mph (8 km/h) 
and allows the driver to concentrate on 
steering the vehicle down hill.
 WARNING
Always turn off the DBC on normal 
roads. The DBC might activate 
inadvertently from the standby mode 
when driving through speed bumps or 
making sharp curves. 
NOTICE
[ The DBC defaults to the OFF position 
whenever the Engine Start/Stop 
button is placed in the ON position.
[  Noise or vibration may occur 
from the brakes when the DBC is 
activated.
[  The rear stop light comes on when 
DBC is activated.  

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Downhill Brake Control disabled. Control 
vehicle speed 
When Downhill Brake Control is not 
w
 orking properly this warning message 
will appear on the cluster LCD display 
and you will hear a warning sound. If 
this occurs, control vehicle speed by 
depressing the brake pedal.
 WARNING
Always turn off Downhill Brake Control 
on normal roads. The system might 
activate inadvertently from the standby 
mode when driving through speed 
bumps or making sharp curves.
 WARNING
If the DBC red indicator light 
illuminates, the system may have 
overheated or have malfunctioned. 
When the warning light illuminates 
even though the DBC system has cooled 
off, have your vehicle checked by an 
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as 
possible.
 Information
[  Downhill Brake Control may not 
deactivate on steep inclines even though 
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal is 
depressed.
[  Downhill Brake Control may not 
always maintain vehicle speed at a 
certain speed.
[  Downhill Brake Control does not 
operate when:
 - The gear is in P (Park).
 - ESC is activated.
[  Noise or vibration may occur from the 
brakes when Downhill Brake Control is 
activated.
[  The rear stop light comes on when 
Downhill Brake Control is activated. 

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Good Braking Practices
 WARNING
Whenever leaving the vehicle or 
parking, always come to a complete 
stop and continue to depress the brake 
pedal. Shift the gear to the P (Park) 
position, then apply the parking brake, 
and press the Engine Start/Stop button 
to the OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the parking brake 
not applied or not fully engaged may 
roll inadvertently and may cause injury 
to the driver and others. ALWAYS apply 
the parking brake before exiting the 
vehicle.Wet brakes can be dangerous! The 
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is 
driven through standing water or if it 
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop as 
quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet brakes 
may cause the vehicle to pull to one side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes 
lightly until the braking action returns to 
normal. If the braking action does not 
return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe 
to do so and call an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer for assistance.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting on 
the brake pedal. Even light, but constant 
pedal pressure can result in the brakes 
overheating, brake wear, and possibly 
even brake failure.
If a tire goes flat while you are driving, 
apply the brakes gently and keep the 
vehicle pointed straight ahead while you 
slow down. When you are moving slowly 
enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off 
the road and stop in a safe location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal 
when the vehicle is stopped to prevent 
the vehicle from rolling forward.
 WARNING
Whenever leaving the vehicle or  
parking, always come to a complete  
stop and continue to depress the brake  
pedal. Move the shift lever into the P  
(Park) position, then apply the parking  
brake, and set the Engine Start/Stop 
button in the  OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the parking brake  
not applied or not fully engaged may  
roll inadvertently and may cause injury  
to the driver and others. ALWAYS apply  
the parking brake before exiting the  
vehicle. 

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NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the 
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle 
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid 
engine overheating, possible damage to 
the transmission, and tire damage. See 
“Towing” section in chapter 8.
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in 
corners, especially when roads are wet. 
Ideally, corners should always be taken 
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards than 
driving in the daylight. Here are some 
important tips to remember:
[ Slow down and keep more distance 
between you and other vehicles, as it 
may be more difficult to see at night, 
especially in areas where there may 
not be any street lights.
[  Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare 
from other drivers’ headlamps.
[  Keep your headlamps clean and 
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly 
aimed headlamps will make it much 
more difficult to see at night.
[  Avoid staring directly at the 
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You 
could be temporarily blinded, and it 
will take several seconds for your eyes 
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving 
dangerous. Here are a few things to 
consider when driving in the rain or on 
slick pavement:
[ Slow down and allow extra following 
distance. A heavy rainfall makes 
it harder to see and increases the 
distance needed to stop your vehicle.
[  Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if 
equipped)
[  Replace your windshield wiper blades 
when they show signs of streaking or 
missing areas on the windshield.
[  Be sure your tires have enough tread. 
If your tires do not have enough tread, 
making a quick stop on wet pavement 
can cause a skid and possibly lead to 
an accident.  See “Tire Replacement” 
in chapter 9.
[  Turn on your headlamps to make it 
easier for others to see you.
[  Driving too fast through large puddles 
can affect your brakes. If you must go 
through puddles, try to drive through 
them slowly.
[  If you believe your brakes may be wet, 
apply them lightly while driving until 
normal braking operation returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are 
going fast enough, your vehicle may 
have little or no contact with the road 
surface and actually ride on the water. 
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when 
the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases 
as the depth of tire tread decreases, 
refer to “Tire Replacement” section in 
chapter 9.