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BRAKING SYSTEM

Power Brakes

• Wet brakes may impair the

vehicle's ability to safely slow

down; the vehicle may also

pull to one side when the

brakes are applied. Applying

the brakes lightly will indicate

whether they have been

affected in this way. Always

test your brakes in this fash-

ion after driving through deep

water. To dry the brakes, light-

ly tap the brake pedal to heat

up the brakes while maintain-

ing a safe forward speed until

brake performance returns to

normal. Avoid driving at high

speeds until the brakes func-

tion correctly.

WARNING

Your vehicle has power-assisted

brakes that adjust automatically

through normal usage.

Take the following precautions:

• Do not drive with your foot

resting on the brake pedal.

This will create abnormal high

brake temperatures, exces-

sive brake lining and pad

wear, and increased stopping

distances.

• When descending down a

long or steep hill, move the

gear shift lever to Manual

Shift Mode and manually

downshift to a lower gear in

order to control your speed

without using the brake pedal

excessively. Applying the

brakes continuously will

cause the brakes to overheat

and could result in a tempo-

rary loss of braking perform-

ance.

If the engine is not running or is

turned off while driving, the power

assist for the brakes will not work.

You can still stop your vehicle by

applying greater force to the brake

pedal than typical. The stopping dis-

tance, however, will be longer than

with power brakes.

When the engine is not running, the

reserve brake power is partially

depleted each time the brake pedal

is applied. Do not pump the brake

pedal when the power assist has

been interrupted.

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Pump the brake pedal only when

necessary to maintain steering con-

trol on slippery surfaces.

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Disc Brakes Wear Indicator

Parking Brake

When your brake pads are worn and

new pads are required, you will hear

a high pitched warning sound from

your front or rear brakes. You may

hear this sound come and go or it

may occur whenever you depress

the brake pedal.

Note that some driving conditions or

climates may cause a brake squeal

when you first apply (or lightly apply)

the brakes. This is normal and does

not indicate a problem with your

brakes.

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To release:

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Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Always set the parking brake before

leaving the vehicle. To apply the

parking brake:

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Pull up the parking brake lever as far

as possible.

While pressing the release button

(1), slightly pull up on the parking

brake lever then lower the parking

brake lever (2).

If the parking brake does not release

or does not release all the way, have

your vehicle checked by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

To avoid costly brake repairs, do

not continue to drive with worn

brake pads.

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WARNING

Always replace brake pads as com-

plete front or rear axle sets.

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH, do not oper-

ate the parking brake while the

vehicle is moving except in an

emergency situation. It could

damage the brake system and

lead to an accident.

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Check the Parking

Brake Warning Light

by placing the ignition

switch to the ON posi-

tion (do not start the

engine).

NOTICE

WARNING

• Do not apply the accelerator

pedal while the parking brake is

engaged. If you depress the

accelerator pedal with the park-

ing brake engaged, warning will

sound. Damage to the parking

brake may occur.

• Driving with the parking brake

on can overheat the braking sys-

tem and cause premature wear

or damage to brake parts. Make

sure the parking brake is

released and the Brake Warning

Light is off before driving.

• Whenever leaving the vehicle

or parking, always come to a

complete stop and continue to

depress the brake pedal. Move

the shift lever into P (Park)

position, then apply the park-

ing brake, and place the igni-

tion switch in the LOCK/OFF

position.

Vehicles with the parking

brake not fully engaged are at

risk for moving inadvertently

and causing injury to yourself

or others.

This light will be illuminated when the

parking brake is applied with the igni-

tion switch in the START or ON posi-

tion.

Before driving, be sure the parking

brake is released and the Brake

Warning Light is OFF.

If the Parking Brake Warning Light

remains on after the parking brake is

released while engine is running,

there may be a malfunction in the

brake system. Immediate attention is

necessary.

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• When parking on an incline,

block the wheels to prevent

the vehicle from rolling down.

If at all possible, cease driving the

vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-

sible, use extreme caution while

operating the vehicle and only con-

tinue to drive the vehicle until you

can reach a safe location.

• NEVER allow anyone who is

unfamiliar with the vehicle to

touch the parking brake. If the

parking brake is released

unintentionally, serious injury

may occur.

• Only release the parking

brake when you are seated

inside the vehicle with your

foot firmly on the brake pedal.

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Using ABS

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

WARNING

• Tire chains are installed on

your vehicle.

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 dis-

tance 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 con-

ditions.

The safety features of an ABS

or ESC equipped vehicle should

not be tested by high speed

driving or cornering. This could

endanger the safety of yourself

or others.

An Anti-Lock Braking System

(ABS) or an Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) system will not

prevent accidents due to

improper or dangerous driving

maneuvers. Even though vehi-

cle control is improved during

emergency braking, always

ABS is an electronic braking system

that helps prevent a braking skid.

ABS allows the driver to steer and

brake at the same time.

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 cars

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-cov-

ered roads.

• On roads where the road sur-

face is pitted or has different

surface height.

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ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-

ty. Always steer moderately when

braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-

ing wheel movement can still cause

your vehicle to veer into oncoming

traffic or off the road.

WARNING

CAUTION

When you drive on a road hav-

ing poor traction, such as an icy

road, and apply your brakes

continuously, the ABS will be

active continuously and the

If the ABS warning light (

) is

on and stays on, you may have

a problem with the ABS. Your

power brakes will work normal-

ly. To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death, contact your

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as

possible.

On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the anti-lock brake sys-

tem may result in a longer stopping

distance than for vehicles equipped

with a conventional brake system.

ABS warning light (

) may

illuminate. Pull your car over to

a safe place and turn the engine

off.

Restart the engine. 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.

The ABS warning light (

) will stay

on for several seconds after the igni-

tion switch is in the ON position.

During that time, the ABS will go

through self-diagnosis and the light

will go off if everything is normal. If

the light stays on, you may have a

problem with your ABS. Contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

as possible

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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.

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When operating

When the ESC is in opera-

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)

WARNING

tion, the ESC indicator light

blinks:

Never drive too fast for the road

conditions or too quickly when

cornering. The ESC system will

not prevent accidents.

Excessive speed in turns, abrupt

maneuvers, and hydroplaning

on wet surfaces can result in

severe accidents.

• 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 the ESC activates, the

engine may not respond to the

accelerator as it does under rou-

tine conditions.

• If the Cruise Control was in use

when the ESC activates, the

Cruise Control automatically disen-

gages. The Cruise Control can be

reengaged when the road condi-

tions allow. See "Cruise Control

System" later in this chapter. (if

equipped)

• 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 sta-

bility and traction of the vehicle and

does not indicate a problem.

ESC operation

ESC ON condition

When the ignition switch is in the ON

position, the ESC and the ESC OFF

indicator lights illuminate for approxi-

mately three seconds. After both

lights go off, the ESC is enabled.

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The Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) system 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 man-

agement 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.

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ESC OFF condition

To cancel ESC operation :

Indicator lights

WARNING

■ ESC indicator light (blinks)

When the ESC is blinking, this

indicates the ESC is active:

• State 1

Press the ESC OFF button briefly.

The ESC OFF indicator light and

message "Traction Control disabled"

will illuminate. In this state, the trac-

tion

control function of ESC (engine man-

agement) is disabled, but the brake

control function of ESC (braking

management) still operates.

Drive slowly and NEVER attempt

to accelerate. NEVER turn the

ESC off while the ESC indicator

light is blinking or you may lose

control of the vehicle resulting in

an accident.

■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

NOTICE

When the ignition switch is placed to

the ON position, the ESC indicator

light illuminates, then goes off if the

ESC system is operating normally.

The ESC indicator light blinks when-

ever the ESC is operating.

If ESC indicator light stays on, your

vehicle may have a malfunction with

the ESC system. When this warning

light illuminates have your vehicle

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer as soon as possible.

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• State 2

Driving with wheels and tires with

different sizes may cause the ESC

system to malfunction. Before

replacing tires, make sure all four

tires and wheels are the same

size. Never drive the vehicle with

different sized wheels and tires

installed.

Press and hold the ESC OFF button

continuously for more than 3 sec-

onds. The ESC OFF indicator light

and message "Traction and Stability

Control disabled" illuminates and a

warning chime sounds. In this state,

both the traction control function of

ESC (engine management) and the

brake control function of ESC (brak-

ing management) are disabled.

If the ignition switch is placed to the

LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off,

ESC remains off. Upon restarting the

engine, the ESC will automatically turn

on again.

The ESC OFF indicator light comes

on when the ESC is turned off.

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ESC OFF usage

When Driving

The ESC OFF mode should only be

used briefly to help free the vehicle if

stuck in snow or mud by temporarily

stopping operation of the ESC to

maintain wheel torque.

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• Never drive too fast for the

road conditions.The VSM sys-

tem will not prevent acci-

dents. Excessive speed in bad

weather, slippery and uneven

roads can result in severe

accidents.

Turning the ESC off does not affectABS

or standard brake system operation.

Vehicle Stability Management

(VSM)

To turn ESC off while driving, press The Vehicle Stability Management

the ESC OFF button while driving on (VSM) is a function of the Electronic

VSM operation

VSM ON condition

The VSM operates when:

• The Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) is on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately

above 9 mph (15 km/h) on curve

roads.

a flat road surface.

Stability Control (ESC) system. It

helps ensure the vehicle stays stable

when accelerating or braking sud-

denly on wet, slippery and rough

roads where traction over the four

tires can suddenly become uneven.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the trans-

mission:

• Do not allow wheel(s) of one

axle to spin excessively while

the ESC, ABS, and parking brake

warning lights are displayed.

The repairs would not be cov-

ered by the vehicle warranty.

Reduce engine power and do

not spin the wheel(s) excessive-

ly while these lights are dis-

played.

• When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, make sure the

ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light

illuminated).

WARNING

• Vehicle speed is approximately

above 12 mph (20 km/h) when the

vehicle is braking on rough roads.

Take the following precautions

when using the Vehicle Stability

Management (VSM):

• ALWAYS check the speed and

the distance to the vehicle

ahead. The VSM is not a sub-

stitute for safe driving prac-

tices.

When operating

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may activate the

ESC, you may hear sounds from the

brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-

sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-

mal and it means your VSM is active.

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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

NOTICE

The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

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 releas-

es the brake after 2 seconds or when

the accelerator pedal is depressed.

The VSM does not operate when:

• Driving on a banked road such

as gradient or incline.

• Driving rearward.

• ESC OFF indicator light is on.

• EPS (Electric Power Steering)

warning light ( ) is on or

blinks.

WARNING

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Always be ready to depress the

accelerator pedal when starting

off on a incline.The HAC activates

only for approximately 2 seconds.

If ESC indicator light ( ) or

EPS warning light ( ) stays on

or blinks, your vehicle may have

a malfunction with the VSM sys-

tem.When the warning light illu-

minates, have your vehicle

checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as

possible.

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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.

NOTICE

• The HAC does not operate when

the shift lever is in P (Park) or N

(Neutral)

• The HAC activates even though

the ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) is off but does not acti-

vate when the ESC has malfunc-

tioned.

Driving with wheels and tires with dif-

ferent sizes may cause the ESC sys-

tem 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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DBC operation

WARNING

Mode

Indicator light

Description

Always turn off the DBC on nor-

mal roads. The DBC might acti-

vate inadvertently from the stand-

by mode when driving through

speed bumps or making sharp

curves.

Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is under

25 mph (40 km/h). The DBC system will turn ON and

enter the standby mode.

Standby

The system does not turn ON if vehicle speed is over

25 mph (40 km/h).

illuminated

blinks

In the standby mode, if vehicle speed is under 22 mph

(35 km/h) while driving down a steep hill, the DBC will

activate automatically.

NOTICE

Activated

• The DBC defaults to the OFF

position whenever the ignition

switch is placed in the ON posi-

tion.

In the activated mode, the DBC will temporarily deacti-

vate under the following conditions:

Temporarily

deactivated

• Noise or vibration may occur

from the brakes when the DBC is

activated.

• The rear stop light comes on

when DBC is activated.

• The hill is not steep enough.

•

The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed.

If the above conditions are not met, the DBC will auto-

matically activate again.

illuminated

The DBC will turn OFF under the following conditions:

• The DBC button is pressed again.

OFF

not

illuminated

• Vehicle speed is over 38 mph (60 km/h).

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