Maintenance -> Tires and wheels for Your Hyundai Kona SUV 2020

EXTERIOR FEATURES  
Roof Side Rails (if equipped)  
NOTICE  
The vehicle center of gravity  
will be higher when items are  
loaded onto the roof side  
rails. Avoid sudden starts,  
braking, sharp turns, abrupt  
maneuvers or high speeds  
that may result in loss of vehi-  
cle control or rollover result-  
ing in an accident.  
Always drive slowly and turn  
corners carefully when carry-  
ing items on the roof side rails.  
Severe wind updrafts, caused  
by passing vehicles or natural  
causes, can cause sudden  
upward pressure on items  
loaded on the roof side rails.  
This is especially true when  
carrying large, flat items such  
as wood panels or mattresses.  
This could cause the items to  
fall off the roof side rails and  
cause damage to your vehicle  
or others around you.  
• When carrying cargo on the roof  
side rails, take the necessary  
precautions to make sure the  
cargo does not damage the roof  
of the vehicle.  
• When carrying large objects on  
the roof side rails, make sure  
they do not exceed the overall  
roof length or width.  
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WARNING  
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If your vehicle comes equipped with  
roof side rails, then roof side rails  
crossbars can be installed on top of  
your vehicle.  
The roof side rails crossbars are an  
accessory and are available at your  
local HYUNDAI dealer.  
The following specification is  
the maximum weight that can  
be loaded onto the roof side  
rails. Distribute the load as  
evenly as possible onto the  
roof side rails and secure the  
load firmly.  
Loading cargo or luggage in  
excess of the specified weight  
limit on the roof side rails may  
damage your vehicle.  
NOTICE  
If the vehicle is equipped with a  
sunroof, be sure not to position  
cargo onto the roof side rails in  
such a way that it could interfere  
with sunroof operation.  
To prevent damage or loss of  
cargo while driving, check fre-  
quently before or while driv-  
ing to make sure the items on  
the roof side rails are secure-  
ly fastened.  
ROOF SIDE  
RAILS  
176 lbs. (80kg)  
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED  
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Infotainment System  
Infotainment System..............................................4-2  
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AUX, USB and iPod Port ...............................................4-2  
Antenna ...............................................................................4-2  
Steering Wheel Audio Controls......................................4-3  
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Bluetooth Wireless Technology Hands-Free...........4-4  
Audio (Display Audio) / Video /  
Navigation System (AVN).................................................4-5  
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Infotainment System  
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM  
NOTICE  
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Antenna  
AUX, USB and iPod Port  
Pole antenna (if equipped)  
• If you install an aftermarket HID  
head lamp, your vehicle's audio  
and electronic devices may not  
function properly.  
• Prevent chemicals such as per-  
fume, cosmetic oil, sun cream,  
hand cleaner, and air freshener  
from contacting the interior  
parts because they may cause  
damage or discoloration.  
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You can use an AUX or USB cable to  
connect audio devices to the vehicle  
AUX or USB port.  
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to  
receive AM or/and FM broadcast sig-  
nals.This antenna pole is removable.  
To remove the roof antenna pole,  
turn it counterclockwise.  
To install the roof antenna pole, turn  
it clockwise.  
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When using a portable audio device  
connected to the power outlet, noise  
may occur during playback. If this  
happens, use the portable audio  
device's power source.  
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
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Shark fin antenna (if equipped)  
Steering Wheel Audio Control  
NOTICE  
Type A  
• Before entering a place with a  
low height clearance or a car  
wash, remove the antenna pole  
by rotating it counterclockwise.  
If not, the antenna may be dam-  
aged.  
• When reinstalling your roof  
antenna, it is important that it is  
fully tightened and adjusted to  
the upright position to ensure  
proper reception.  
• When cargo is loaded on the  
roof rack, do not place the cargo  
near the antenna pole to ensure  
proper reception.  
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Type B  
The shark fin antenna receives  
transmitted data. (for example:  
AM/FM, SXM, GPS, LTE)  
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NOTICE  
Do not operate multiple audio  
remote control buttons simultane-  
ously.  
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Infotainment System  
Bluetooth® Wireless  
Technology Hands-Free  
MEDIA mode  
It will function as the TRACK UP/  
DOWN button.  
VOLUME (VOL + / - ) (1)  
• Press the VOLUME switch up to  
increase volume.  
• Press the VOLUME switch down to  
decrease volume.  
MODE (3)  
Press the MODE button to toggle  
through Radio, SXM, or AUX modes.  
SEEK/PRESET (  
/
) (2)  
If the SEEK/PRESET switch is  
pressed up or down and held for 0.8  
second or more, it will function in the  
following modes:  
MUTE ( ) (4)  
• Press the MUTE button to mute the  
sound.  
RADIO mode  
It will function as the AUTO SEEK  
select button. It will SEEK until you  
release the button.  
• Press the MUTE button again to  
activate the sound.  
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MEDIA mode  
It will function as the FF/RW button.  
Detailed information for audio control  
buttons are described in the separately  
supplied manual with the vehicle.  
If the SEEK/PRESET switch is  
pressed up or down, it will function in  
the following modes:  
RADIO mode  
It will function as the PRESET STA-  
TION UP/DOWN button.  
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With the Bluetooth® Wireless  
Technology in the vehicle, you can  
use the phone wireless.  
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(1) Call / Answer button  
(2) Call end button  
(3) Microphone  
Detailed information for the Bluetooth®  
Wireless Technology hands-free is  
described in the Vehicle Infotainment  
User's Manual.  
Audio (Display Audio) / Video /  
Navigation System (AVN)  
(if equipped)  
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Detailed information for the AVN sys-  
tem is described in the Vehicle  
Infotainment User's Manual.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Before driving.........................................................5-4  
Before Entering the Vehicle...........................................5-4  
Before Starting..................................................................5-4  
Ignition switch ........................................................5-6  
Key Ignition Switch ...........................................................5-6  
Engine Start/Stop Button................................................5-9  
Drive Mode Integrated Control System............5-46  
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) system ...5-47  
BCW (Blind-spot Collision Warning)...........................5-48  
RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning).........5-50  
Detecting sensor.............................................................5-52  
Limitations of the System.............................................5-53  
Automatic Transmission......................................5-14  
Automatic Transmission Operation.............................5-14  
Good Driving Practices..................................................5-18  
Dual clutch transmission.....................................5-20  
Dual Clutch Transmission Operation ..........................5-20  
Good Driving Practices..................................................5-27  
Braking system.....................................................5-29  
Power Brakes...................................................................5-29  
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator..........................................5-30  
Parking Brake...................................................................5-30  
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-32  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-34  
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-36  
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-37  
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)......................................5-37  
Good Braking Practices.................................................5-39  
Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA)  
system - Camera type.........................................5-55  
System setting and activation......................................5-55  
FCA warning message and system control..............5-57  
FCA sensor........................................................................5-59  
System malfunction........................................................5-61  
Limitations of the system .............................................5-63  
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Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA)  
system-sensor fusion type  
(Front radar + Front camera)............................5-68  
System Setting and Activation.....................................5-68  
FCA Warning Message and System Control ............5-70  
FCA Sensor.......................................................................5-72  
System Malfunction .......................................................5-73  
Limitations of the System.............................................5-75  
All Wheel Drive (AWD)........................................5-40  
AWD operation.................................................................5-41  
Emergency precautions.................................................5-44  
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system ...................5-80  
LKA system Operation...................................................5-81  
Warning Light and Message.........................................5-85  
Limitations of the System.............................................5-86  
LKA system Function Change......................................5-87  
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system .........5-88  
System Setting and Activation.....................................5-88  
Resetting the System.....................................................5-89  
System Standby...............................................................5-90  
System Malfunction .......................................................5-90  
Special Driving Conditions................................5-114  
Hazardous Driving Conditions....................................5-114  
Rocking the Vehicle......................................................5-114  
Smooth Cornering.........................................................5-115  
Driving at Night .............................................................5-115  
Driving in the Rain........................................................5-115  
Driving in Flooded Areas.............................................5-116  
Highway Driving ............................................................5-116  
Reducing the risk of a rollover.................................5-117  
Winter driving.....................................................5-118  
Snow or Icy Conditions................................................5-118  
Winter Precautions.......................................................5-120  
Cruise Control.......................................................5-92  
Cruise Control operation...............................................5-92  
Vehicle load limit................................................5-122  
Tire Loading Information Label.................................5-123  
Trailer towing .....................................................5-127  
Smart Cruise Control system..............................5-97  
Smart Cruise Control Switch ........................................5-97  
Smart Cruise Control Speed .........................................5-98  
Smart Cruise Control Vehicle-to-Vehicle  
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Distance...........................................................................5-102  
Sensor to Detect Distance to the Vehicle Ahead..5-105  
SCC Reaction Setting ...................................................5-107  
Conventional Cruise Control Mode...........................5-108  
Limitations of the System...........................................5-108  
WARNING  
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and death.  
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.  
Do not inhale engine exhaust.  
If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately. Exposure to CO can cause  
unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.  
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.  
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If  
you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the  
vehicle, have the exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.  
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Run the engine only  
long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle out of the garage.  
Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.  
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an  
open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.  
Keep the air intakes clear.  
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes located in front of the windshield  
clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.  
If you must drive with the liftgate open:  
Close all windows.  
Open instrument panel air vents.  
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan control set to high.  
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Driving your vehicle  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Before Entering the Vehicle  
Before Starting  
WARNING  
• Be sure all windows, outside mir- • Make sure the hood, the liftgate,  
ror(s), and outside lights are clean  
and unobstructed.  
and the doors are securely closed  
and locked.  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65  
WARNING  
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.  
• Visually check the tires for uneven  
wear and damage.  
• Check under the vehicle for any  
sign of leaks.  
• Adjust the position of the seat and  
steering wheel.  
• Adjust the inside and outside  
rearview mirrors.  
Engine exhaust and a wide vari-  
ety of automobile components  
including components found in  
the interior furnishings in a  
vehicle, contain or emit harmful  
chemicals known to the State of  
California to cause cancer and  
birth defects and reproductive  
harm. In addition, certain fluids  
contained in vehicles and cer-  
tain products of components  
contain or emit chemicals  
known to the State of California  
to cause cancer and birth  
defects or other reproductive  
harm.  
• Verify all the lights work.  
• Be sure there are no obstacles • Fasten your seatbelt. Check that all  
behind you if you intend to back up.  
passengers have fastened their  
seatbelts.  
• Check the gauges and indicators in  
the instrument panel and the mes-  
sages on the instrument display  
when the ignition switch is in the  
ON position.  
• Check that any items you are car-  
rying are stored properly or fas-  
tened down securely.  
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You are much more likely to have  
a serious accident if you drink or  
take drugs and drive. If you are  
drinking or taking drugs, don't  
drive. Do not ride with a driver  
who has been drinking or taking  
drugs. Choose a designated driv-  
er or call a taxi.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-  
lowing precautions:  
ALWAYS wear your seat belt.  
All passengers must be prop-  
erly belted whenever the vehi-  
cle is moving. For more infor-  
mation, refer to "Seat Belts" in  
chapter 2.  
Always drive defensively.  
Assume other drivers or pedes-  
trians may be careless and  
make mistakes.  
Stay focused on the task of  
driving. Driver distraction can  
cause accidents.  
NEVER drink or take drugs and  
drive.  
Drinking or taking drugs and driv-  
ing is dangerous and may result  
in an accident and SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH.  
Drunk driving is the number  
one contributor to the highway  
death toll each year. Even a  
small amount of alcohol will  
affect your reflexes, percep-  
tions and judgment. Just one  
drink can reduce your ability to  
respond to changing conditions  
and emergencies and your reac-  
tion time gets worse with each  
additional drink.  
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Leave plenty of space between  
you and the vehicle in front of  
you.  
Driving while under the influ-  
ence of drugs is as dangerous  
or more dangerous than driving  
under the influence of alcohol.  
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Driving your vehicle  
IGNITION SWITCH  
Key Ignition Switch  
ON  
ACC  
WARNING  
START  
WARNING  
NEVER turn the ignition switch  
to the LOCK or ACC position  
while the vehicle is in motion  
except in an emergency. This  
will result in the engine turning  
off and loss of power assist for  
the steering and brake systems.  
This may lead to loss of direc-  
tional control and braking func-  
tion, which could cause an acci-  
dent.  
Before leaving the driver's seat,  
always make sure the shift lever  
is in P (Park, for automatic trans-  
mission/dual clutch transmis-  
sion vehicle) position, apply the  
parking brake, and turn ignition  
switch to the LOCK position.  
LOCK  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH, take the fol-  
lowing precautions:  
NEVER allow children or any  
person who is unfamiliar with  
the vehicle to touch the igni-  
tion switch or related parts.  
Unexpected and sudden vehi-  
cle movement can occur.  
NEVER reach through the  
steering wheel for the ignition  
switch, or any other control,  
while the vehicle is in motion.  
The presence of your hand or  
arm in this area may cause a  
loss of vehicle control result-  
ing in an accident.  
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Whenever the front door is opened,  
the ignition switch will illuminate, pro-  
vided the ignition switch is not in the  
ON position. The light will go off  
immediately when the ignition switch  
is turned on or go off after about 30  
seconds when the door is closed. (if  
equipped)  
Unexpected vehicle movement  
may occur if these precautions  
are not followed.  
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Key ignition switch positions  
Switch  
Position  
Action  
Notice  
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, put the  
key in at the ACC position and turn the key towards the  
LOCK position.  
LOCK  
ACC  
The ignition key can be removed in the LOCK position.  
(The shift lever must be in the P (Park) position for auto-  
matic transmission/dual clutch transmission vehicles)  
Electrical accessories are usable.  
The steering wheel unlocks.  
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This is the normal key position when the engine has Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position when  
started.  
the engine is not running in order to prevent the battery  
from discharging.  
All features and accessories are usable.  
ON  
The warning lights can be checked when you turn the  
ignition switch from ACC to ON.  
To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to the START The engine will crank until you release the key.  
position. The switch returns to the ON position when you  
let go of the key.  
START  
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Driving your vehicle  
Vehicle with automatic transmission/  
dual clutch transmission:  
1. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P  
(Park).  
3. Depress the brake pedal.  
4. Turn the ignition switch to the  
START position. Hold the key  
(maximum of 10 seconds) until the  
engine starts and release it.  
Starting the engine  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the vehicle:  
WARNING  
• Do not hold the ignition key in  
the START position for more  
than 10 seconds. Wait 5 to 10  
seconds before trying again.  
• Do not push or tow your vehicle  
to start the engine.  
Always wear appropriate shoes  
when operating your vehicle.  
Unsuitable shoes, such as high  
heels, ski boots, sandals, flip-  
flops, etc., may interfere with  
your ability to use the brake and  
accelerator pedals.  
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• It is best to maintain a moderate  
engine speed until the vehicle engine  
comes up to normal operating tem-  
perature. Avoid harsh or abrupt  
acceleration or deceleration while  
the engine is still cold.  
• Whether the engine is cold or warm,  
always start the vehicle with your  
foot on the brake pedal. Do not  
depress the accelerator while start-  
ing the vehicle. Do not rev the  
engine while warming it up.  
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Engine Start/Stop Button  
This may lead to loss of direc-  
tional control and braking  
function, which could cause  
an accident.  
WARNING  
To turn the engine off in an  
emergency:  
Before leaving the driver's  
seat, always make sure the  
shift lever is in the P (Park)  
position, set the parking  
brake, press the Engine Start/  
Stop button to the OFF posi-  
tion, and take the Smart Key  
with you. Unexpected vehicle  
movement may occur if these  
precautions are not followed.  
NEVER reach through the  
steering wheel for the Engine  
Start/Stop button or any other  
control while the vehicle is in  
motion. The presence of your  
hand or arm in this area may  
cause a loss of vehicle control  
resulting in an accident.  
Press and hold the Engine  
Start/Stop button for more than  
two seconds OR rapidly press  
and release the Engine Start/  
Stop button three times (within  
three seconds).  
If the vehicle is still moving, you  
can restart the engine without  
depressing the brake pedal by  
pressing the Engine Start/Stop  
button with the shift lever in the  
N (Neutral) position.  
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Whenever the front door is opened,  
the Engine Start/Stop button will illu-  
minate and will go off 30 seconds  
after the door is closed.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
To reduce risk of serious injury  
or death, NEVER allow children  
or any person who is unfamiliar  
with the vehicle to touch the  
Engine Start/Stop button or  
related parts. Unexpected and  
sudden vehicle movement can  
occur.  
NEVER press the Engine Start/  
Stop button while the vehicle  
is in motion except in an emer-  
gency. This will result in the  
engine turning off and loss of  
power assist for the steering  
and brake systems.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Engine Start/Stop button positions  
- Vehicle with automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission  
Button Position  
OFF  
Action  
Notice  
To turn off the engine, press the Engine  
Start/Stop button with shift lever in P (Park).  
When you press the Engine Start/Stop but-  
ton without the shift lever in P (Park), the  
Engine Start/Stop button does not turn to the  
OFF position, but turns to the ACC position.  
ACC  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button when the If you leave the Engine Start/Stop button in the  
button is in the OFF position without depress- ACC position for more than one hour, the bat-  
ing the brake pedal.  
tery power will turn off automatically to prevent  
the battery from discharging.  
Electrical accessories are usable.  
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- Vehicle with automatic transmission/dual clutch transmission  
Button Position  
ON  
Action  
Notice  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button while it is Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop button in  
in the ACC position without depressing the the ON position when the engine is not run-  
brake pedal.  
ning to prevent the battery from discharging.  
The warning lights can be checked before  
the engine is started.  
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START  
To start the engine, depress the brake pedal If you press the Engine Start/Stop button with-  
and press the Engine Start/Stop button with out depressing the brake pedal, the engine  
the shift lever in the P (Park) or in the N does not start and the Engine Start/Stop but-  
(Neutral) position.  
ton changes as follows:  
For your safety, start the engine with the shift OFF ACC ON OFF  
lever in the P (Park) position.  
However, the engine may start if you depress  
the brake pedal within 0.5 second after press-  
ing the Engine Start/Stop button from the OFF  
position.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Vehicle with automatic transmission/  
dual clutch transmission:  
1. Always carry the smart key with  
you.  
2. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
3. Make sure the shift lever is in P  
(Park).  
Starting the engine  
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• The engine will start by pressing the  
Engine Start/Stop button, only when  
the smart key is in the vehicle.  
WARNING  
Always wear appropriate shoes  
when operating your vehicle.  
Unsuitable shoes, such as  
high heels, ski boots, sandals,  
flip-flops, etc., may interfere  
with your ability to use the  
brake and accelerator pedals.  
Do not start the vehicle with the  
accelerator pedal depressed.  
The vehicle can move and lead  
to an accident.  
Wait until the engine rpm is  
normal. The vehicle may sud-  
denly move if the brake pedal  
is released when the rpm is  
high.  
• Even if the smart key is in the vehi-  
cle, if it is far away from the driver,  
the engine may not start.  
• When the Engine Start/Stop button  
4. Depress the brake pedal.  
is in the ACC or ON position, if any  
door is open, the system checks for 5. Press the Engine Start/Stop but-  
the smart key. If the smart key is not  
in the vehicle, the " " indicator  
ton.  
will blink and the warning "Key not  
in vehicle" will come on and if all  
doors are closed, the chime will also  
sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the  
smart key in the vehicle when using  
the ACC position or if the vehicle  
engine is ON.  
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• Do not wait for the engine to warm  
up while the vehicle remains station-  
ary. Start driving at moderate  
engine speeds. (Aggressive accelerat-  
ing and decelerating should be  
avoided.)  
• Always start the vehicle with your  
foot on the brake pedal. Do not  
depress the accelerator while start-  
ing the vehicle. Do not rev the  
engine while warming it up.  
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NOTICE  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the vehicle: To prevent damage to the vehicle:  
• If the engine stalls while you are When the stop lamp switch fuse is  
in motion, do not attempt to blown, you can't start the engine  
move the shift lever to the P normally. Replace the fuse with a  
(Park) position.  
new one. If you are not able to  
replace the fuse, you can start the  
engine by pressing and holding  
the Engine Start/Stop button for  
10 seconds with the Engine Start/  
Stop button in the ACC position.  
If traffic and road conditions  
permit, you may put the shift  
lever in the N (Neutral) position  
while the vehicle is still moving  
and press the Engine Start/Stop  
button in an attempt to restart Do not press the Engine Start/Stop  
the engine.  
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button for more than 10 seconds  
except when the stop lamp switch  
fuse is blown.  
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If the smart key battery is weak or the  
smart key does not work correctly,  
you can start the engine by pressing  
the Engine Start/Stop button with the  
smart key in the direction of the pic-  
ture above.  
• Do not push or tow your vehicle  
to start the engine.  
For your safety always depress  
the brake pedal before starting the  
engine.  
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Driving your vehicle  
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death:  
ALWAYS check the surround-  
ing areas near your vehicle for  
people, especially children,  
before shifting a vehicle into  
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).  
Before leaving the driver's  
seat, always make sure the  
shift lever is in the P (Park)  
position, then set the parking  
brake, and place the ignition  
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-  
tion. Unexpected and sudden  
vehicle movement can occur  
if these precautions are not  
followed.  
When using Manual Shift  
Mode, use caution when shift-  
ing from a higher gear to a  
lower gear on slippery roads.  
This could cause the tires to  
slip and may result in an acci-  
dent.  
Press the shift button, then move shift lever.  
Depress the brake pedal, press ths shift button, and then move shift lever.  
Move shift lever.  
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Automatic Transmission Operation  
The automatic transmission has six forward speeds and one reverse speed.  
The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position.  
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R (Reverse)  
Use this position to drive the vehicle  
backward.  
Transmission ranges  
WARNING  
The indicator in the instrument clus-  
ter displays the shift lever position  
when the ignition switch is in the ON  
position.  
Shifting into P (Park) while the  
vehicle is in motion may  
cause you to lose control of  
the vehicle.  
After the vehicle has stopped,  
always make sure the shift  
lever is in P (Park), apply the  
parking brake, and turn the  
engine off.  
When parking on an incline,  
place the shift lever in P (Park)  
and apply the parking brake to  
prevent the vehicle from  
rolling downhill.  
NOTICE  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into or out of R  
(Reverse); you may damage the  
transmission if you shift into R  
(Reverse) while the vehicle is in  
motion.  
P (Park)  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into P (Park).  
To shift from P (Park), you must  
depress firmly on the brake pedal  
and make sure your foot is off the  
accelerator pedal.  
If you have done all of the above and  
still cannot shift the lever out of P  
(Park), see "Shift-Lock Release" in  
this section.  
The shift lever must be in P (Park)  
before turning the engine off.  
N (Neutral)  
The wheels and transmission are not  
engaged.  
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart  
a stalled engine.  
Shift into P (Park) if you need to  
leave your vehicle for any reason.  
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Always depress the brake pedal  
when you are shifting from N  
(Neutral) to another gear.  
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Driving your vehicle  
In Manual Shift mode, moving the  
shift lever backwards and forwards  
will allow you to select the desired  
range of gears for the current driving  
conditions.  
+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once  
to shift up one gear.  
- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards  
once to shift down one  
gear.  
WARNING  
Do not shift into gear unless  
your foot is firmly on the brake  
pedal. Shifting into gear when  
the engine is running at high  
speed can cause the vehicle to  
move very rapidly. You could  
lose control of the vehicle and  
hit people or objects.  
+ (UP)  
- (DOWN)  
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D (Drive)  
i
Information  
Manual shift mode  
This is the normal driving position.  
The transmission will automatically  
shift through a six-gear sequence,  
providing the best fuel economy and  
power.  
For extra power when passing anoth-  
er vehicle or driving uphill depress  
the accelerator pedal further until  
you feel the transmission downshift  
to a lower gear.  
• Only the six forward gears can be  
selected in Manual Shift mode. To  
reverse or park the vehicle, move  
the shift lever to the R (Reverse) or  
P (Park) position as required.  
Whether the vehicle is stationary or  
in motion, manual shift mode is  
selected by pushing the shift lever  
from the D (Drive) position into the  
manual gate. To return to D (Drive)  
range operation, push the shift lever  
back into the main gate.  
• Downshifts are made automatically  
when the vehicle slows down. When  
st  
the vehicle stops, 1 gear is automat-  
ically selected.  
• When the engine rpm approaches  
the red zone the transmission will  
upshift automatically.  
The DRIVE MODE switch, located  
on the shift lever console, allows the  
driver to switch from COMFORT  
mode to SPORT mode.  
For more information, refer to  
"Drive Mode Integrated Control  
System" later in this chapter.  
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• If the driver presses the lever to  
+ (Up) or - (Down) position, the  
transmission may not make the  
requested gear change if the next  
gear is outside of the allowable  
engine rpm range. The driver must  
execute upshifts in accordance with  
road conditions, taking care to keep  
the engine rpms below the red zone.  
Shift-lock system  
Shift-lock release  
For your safety, the automatic trans-  
mission has a shift-lock system  
which prevents shifting the transmis-  
sion from P (Park) into R (Reverse)  
unless the brake pedal is depressed.  
To shift the transmission from P  
(Park) into R (Reverse):  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Start the engine or place the igni-  
tion switch in the ON position.  
• When accelerating from a stop on a  
slippery road, push the shift lever  
forward into the + (Up) position.  
This allows the transmission to shift  
3. Move the shift lever.  
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nd  
into the 2 gear which is better for  
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smooth driving on a slippery road.  
Push the shift lever to the - (Down)  
If the shift lever cannot be moved from  
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)  
position with the brake pedal  
depressed, continue depressing the  
brake, and then do the following:  
1. Place the ignition switch in the  
LOCK/OFF position.  
st  
side to shift back to the 1 gear.  
• When driving in Manual Shift  
Mode, slow down before shifting to  
a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower  
gear may not be engaged if the  
engine rpms are outside of the  
allowable range.  
2. Apply the parking brake.  
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov-  
ering the shift-lock release access  
hole.  
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw-  
driver) into the access hole and  
press down on the tool.  
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Driving your vehicle  
5. Move the shift lever.  
Parking  
Good Driving Practices  
6. Remove the tool from the shift-  
lock override access hole then  
install the cap.  
Always come to a complete stop and  
continue to depress the brake pedal.  
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)  
position, apply the parking brake,  
and place the ignition switch in the  
LOCK/OFF position. Take the Key  
with you when exiting the vehicle.  
• Never move the shift lever from P  
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other  
position with the accelerator pedal  
depressed.  
• Never move the shift lever into P  
(Park) when the vehicle is in  
motion.  
Be sure the vehicle is completely  
stopped before you attempt to shift  
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).  
If you need to use the shift-lock  
release, have your vehicle inspected  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
as soon as possible.  
WARNING  
When you stay in the vehicle  
with the engine running, be  
careful not to depress the  
accelerator pedal for a long  
period of time. The engine or  
exhaust system may overheat  
and start a fire.  
• Do not move the shift lever to N  
(Neutral) when driving. If the shift  
lever is moved to N (Neutral) while  
driving the vehicle loses the ability  
to provide engine braking. Doing  
so may increase the risk of an acci-  
dent.  
The exhaust gas and the  
exhaust system are very hot.  
Keep away from the exhaust  
system components.  
Also, moving the shift lever back to  
D (Drive) while the vehicle is mov-  
ing may severely damage the  
transmission.  
Do not stop or park over flam-  
mable materials, such as dry  
grass, paper or leaves. They  
may ignite and cause a fire.  
• Do not drive with your foot resting  
on the brake pedal. Even light, but  
consistent pedal pressure can  
result in the brakes overheating,  
brake wear and possibly even  
brake failure.  
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• Depressing both accelerator and  
brake pedals at the same time can  
trigger logic for engine power  
reduction to assure vehicle decel-  
eration. Vehicle acceleration will  
resume after the brake pedal is  
released.  
• Always apply the parking brake  
when leaving the vehicle. Do not  
depend on placing the transmis-  
sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle  
from moving.  
• Exercise extreme caution when  
driving on a slippery surface. Be  
especially careful when braking,  
accelerating or shifting gears. On a  
slippery surface, an abrupt change  
in vehicle speed can cause the  
drive wheels to lose traction and  
may cause loss of vehicle control  
resulting in an accident.  
In the event your vehicle  
leaves the roadway, do not  
steer sharply. Instead, slow  
down before pulling back into  
the travel lanes.  
HYUNDAI recommends you  
follow all posted speed limits.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH:  
ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.  
In a collision, an unbelted  
occupant is significantly more  
likely to be seriously injured  
or killed than a properly belt-  
ed occupant.  
Avoid high speeds when cor-  
nering or turning.  
Do not make quick steering  
wheel movements, such as  
sharp lane changes or fast,  
sharp turns.  
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The risk of rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control  
of your vehicle at highway  
speeds.  
• Optimum vehicle performance and  
economy is obtained by smoothly  
depressing and releasing the  
accelerator.  
Loss of control often occurs if  
two or more wheels drop off  
the roadway and the driver  
over steers to reenter the  
roadway.  
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Driving your vehicle  
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)  
Dual Clutch Transmission  
Operation  
The dual clutch transmission has  
seven forward speeds and one  
reverse speed.  
The individual speeds are selected  
automatically when the shift lever is  
in the D (Drive) position.  
• The dual clutch transmission can  
be thought of as an automatically  
shifting manual transmission. It  
gives the driving feel of a manual  
transmission, yet provides the  
ease of a fully automatic transmis-  
sion.  
• When D (Drive) is selected, the  
transmission will automatically shift  
through the gears similar to a con-  
ventional automatic transmission.  
Unlike  
a traditional automatic  
transmission, the gear shifting can  
sometimes be felt and heard as the  
actuators engage the clutches and  
the gears are selected.  
Press the shift button, then move shift lever.  
Depress the brake pedal, press the shift button, and then move shift lever.  
Move shift lever.  
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• The dual clutch transmission incor- • When rapidly accelerating from a • During the first 1000 miles, you  
porates a dry-type dual clutch  
mechanism, which allows for better  
acceleration performance and  
increased fuel efficiency while driv-  
ing. But it differs from a conven-  
tional automatic transmission  
because it does not incorporate a  
torque converter. Instead, the tran-  
sition from one gear to the next is  
managed by clutch slip, especially  
at lower speeds. As a result, shifts  
are sometimes more noticeable,  
and a light vibration can be felt as  
the transmission shaft speed is  
matched with the engine shaft  
speed.This is a normal condition of  
the dual clutch transmission.  
• The dry-type clutch transfers  
torque more directly and provides  
a direct-drive feeling which may  
feel different from a conventional  
automatic transmission. This may  
be more noticeable when launch-  
ing the vehicle from a stop or when  
traveling at low, stop-and-go vehi-  
cle speeds.  
lower vehicle speed, the engine  
rpm may increase dramatically as  
a result of clutch slip as the dual  
clutch transmission selects the cor-  
rect gear. This is a normal condi-  
tion.  
• When accelerating from a stop on  
an incline, press the accelerator  
smoothly and gradually to avoid  
any shudder feeling or jerkiness.  
• When traveling at a lower vehicle  
speed, if you release the accelera-  
tor pedal quickly, you may feel  
engine braking before the trans-  
mission changes gears. This  
engine braking feeling is similar to  
operating a manual transmission at  
low speed.  
• When driving downhill, you may  
wish to move the gear shift lever to  
Manual Shift mode and downshift  
to a lower gear in order to control  
your speed without using the brake  
pedal excessively.  
may feel that the vehicle may not  
be smooth when accelerating at  
low speed. During this break-in  
period, the shift quality and per-  
formance of your new vehicle is  
continuously optimized.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death:  
ALWAYS check the surround-  
ing areas near your vehicle for  
people, especially children,  
before shifting a vehicle into  
D (Drive) or R (Reverse).  
Before leaving the driver's  
seat, always make sure the  
shift lever is in the P (Park)  
position, then set the parking  
brake, and place the ignition  
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-  
tion. Unexpected and sudden  
vehicle movement can occur  
if these precautions are not  
followed.  
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• When you turn the engine on and  
off, you may hear clicking sounds  
as the system goes through a self-  
test. This is a normal sound for the  
dual clutch transmission.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• If the vehicle is held or creeping  
forward on an incline by applying  
the accelerator pedal, the clutch  
and transmission may overheat  
which can result in damage. At this  
time, a warning message will  
appear on the LCD display.  
DCT warning messages  
Do not use aggressive engine  
braking (shifting from a high-  
er gear to a lower gear) on  
slippery roads. This could  
cause the tires to slip and may  
result in an accident.  
• If the LCD display warning is  
active, the foot brake must be  
applied.  
• Ignoring the warnings can lead to  
damage to the transmission.  
NOTICE  
• Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into D (Drive) or  
R (Reverse).  
• Do not put the shift lever in N  
(Neutral) while driving.  
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Steep grade  
This warning message is displayed  
when vehicle is driven slowly on a  
grade and the vehicle detects that  
the brake pedal is not applied.  
WARNING  
Due to transmission failure, you  
may not continue to drive and  
the position indicator (D, P) on  
the instrument cluster will blink.  
Driving up hills or on steep grades:  
To hold the vehicle on an incline  
use the foot brake or the parking  
brake.  
Contact  
an  
authorized  
• When in stop-and-go traffic on an  
incline, allow a gap to form ahead  
of you before moving the vehicle  
forward. Then hold the vehicle on  
the incline with the foot brake.  
HYUNDAI dealer and have the  
system checked.  
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• If this occurs, pull over to a safe  
location, stop the vehicle with the  
engine running, apply the brakes  
and shift the vehicle to P (Park)  
with engine on, and allow the  
transmission to cool.  
• If you ignore this warning, the driv-  
ing condition may become worse.  
You may experience abrupt shifts,  
frequent shifts, or jerkiness.  
• When the message "Trans cooled.  
Resume driving" appears you can  
continue to drive your vehicle.  
• When possible, drive the vehicle  
smoothly.  
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Transmission high temperature  
Transmission overheated  
• Under certain conditions, such as  
repeated stop-and-go launches on  
steep grades, sudden take off or  
acceleration, or other harsh driving  
conditions, the transmission clutch  
temperatures will increase exces-  
sively.  
• When the clutch temperatures are  
too high, the "Transmission temp.  
is high! Stop safely" warning mes-  
sage will appear on the LCD dis-  
play, a chime will sound, and the  
transmission shifting may not be  
smooth.  
• If the vehicle continues to be driv-  
en and the clutch temperatures  
reach the maximum temperature  
limit, the "Transmission Hot! Park  
with engine on" warning will be dis-  
played.When this occurs the clutch  
is disabled until the clutch cools to  
normal temperatures.  
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• The warning will display a time to  
wait for the transmission to cool.  
• If this occurs, pull over to a safe  
location, stop the vehicle with the  
engine running, apply the brakes  
and shift the vehicle to P (Park)  
with engine on for a certain time,  
and allow the transmission to cool.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• When the message "Trans cooled. The shift lever must be in P (Park) R (Reverse)  
Resume driving" appears you can before turning the engine off.  
continue to drive your vehicle.  
Use this position to drive the vehicle  
backward.  
• When possible, drive the vehicle  
smoothly.  
WARNING  
NOTICE  
Shifting into P (Park) while the  
vehicle is in motion may  
cause you to lose control of  
the vehicle.  
After the vehicle has stopped,  
always make sure the shift  
lever is in P (Park), apply the  
parking brake, and turn the  
engine off.  
When parking on an incline,  
place the shift lever in P (Park)  
and apply the parking brake to  
prevent the vehicle from  
rolling downhill.  
For safety, always engage the  
parking brake with the shift  
lever in the P (Park) position  
except for the case of emer-  
gency parking.  
If any of the warning messages in  
the LCD display continue to blink, for  
your safety, contact an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer and have the sys-  
tem checked.  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into or out of R  
(Reverse); you may damage the  
transmission if you shift into R  
(Reverse) while the vehicle is in  
motion.  
Transmission ranges  
The indicator in the instrument clus-  
ter displays the shift lever position  
when the ignition switch is in the ON  
position  
N (Neutral)  
The wheels and transmission are not  
engaged.  
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart  
a stalled engine, or if it is necessary  
to stop with the engine ON.  
Shift into P (Park) if you need to  
leave your vehicle for any reason.  
P (Park)  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into P (Park).  
To shift from P (Park), you must  
depress firmly on the brake pedal  
and make sure your foot is off the  
accelerator pedal.  
Always depress the brake pedal  
when you are shifting from N  
(Neutral) to another gear.  
If you have done all of the above and  
still cannot shift the lever out of P  
(Park), see "Shift-Lock Release" in  
this chapter.  
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The DRIVE MODE switch, located  
on the shift lever console, allows the  
driver to switch from COMFORT  
mode to SPORT mode.  
WARNING  
Do not shift into gear unless  
your foot is firmly on the brake  
pedal. Shifting into gear when  
the engine is running at high  
speed can cause the vehicle to  
move very rapidly. You could  
lose control of the vehicle and  
hit people or objects.  
+ (UP)  
For more information, refer to  
"Drive Mode Integrated Control  
System" later in this chapter.  
- (DOWN)  
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D (Drive)  
Manual shift mode  
This is the normal driving position.  
The transmission will automatically  
Whether the vehicle is stationary or  
in motion, manual shift mode is  
selected by pushing the shift lever  
from the D (Drive) position into the  
manual gate. To return to D (Drive)  
range operation, push the shift lever  
back into the main gate.  
In Manual Shift mode, moving the  
shift lever backwards and forwards  
will allow you to select the desired  
range of gears for the current driving  
conditions.  
5
shift  
through  
a
seven-gear  
sequence, providing the best fuel  
economy and power.  
For extra power when passing anoth-  
er vehicle or driving uphill depress  
the accelerator pedal further until  
you feel the transmission downshift  
to a lower gear.  
+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once  
to shift up one gear.  
- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards  
once to shift down one  
gear.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Shift-lock system  
Shift-lock release  
i
Information  
For your safety, the dual clutch trans-  
mission has a shift-lock system  
which prevents shifting the transmis-  
sion from P (Park) into R (Reverse)  
unless the brake pedal is depressed.  
To shift the transmission from P  
(Park) into R (Reverse):  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Start the engine or place the igni-  
tion switch in the ON position.  
• Only the seven forward gears can be  
selected in Manual Shift Mode. To  
reverse or park the vehicle, move  
the shift lever to the R (Reverse) or  
P (Park) position as required.  
• Downshifts are made automatically  
when the vehicle slows down. When  
st  
the vehicle stops, 1 gear is automat-  
ically selected.  
• When the engine rpm approaches  
the red zone the transmission will  
upshift automatically.  
3. Move the shift lever.  
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If the shift lever cannot be moved from  
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)  
position with the brake pedal  
depressed, continue depressing the  
brake, and then do the following:  
1. Place the ignition switch in the  
LOCK/OFF position.  
• If the driver presses the lever to  
+ (Up) or - (Down) position, the  
transmission may not make the  
requested gear change if the next  
gear is outside of the allowable  
engine rpm range. The driver must  
execute upshifts in accordance with  
road conditions, taking care to keep  
the engine rpms below the red zone.  
2. Apply the parking brake.  
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov-  
ering the shift-lock release access  
hole.  
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw-  
driver) into the access hole and  
press down on the tool.  
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5. Move the shift lever.  
Good Driving Practices  
WARNING  
6. Remove the tool from the shift-  
lock override access hole then  
install the cap.  
• Never move the shift lever from P  
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other  
position with the accelerator pedal  
depressed.  
• Never move the shift lever into P  
(Park) when the vehicle is in  
motion.  
Be sure the vehicle is completely  
stopped before you attempt to shift  
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).  
• Do not move the shift lever to N  
(Neutral) when driving. Doing so  
may result in an accident because  
of a loss of engine braking and the  
transmission could be damaged.  
When you stay in the vehicle  
with the engine running, be  
careful not to depress the accel-  
erator pedal for a long period of  
time. The engine or exhaust  
system may overheat and start  
a fire.  
The exhaust gas and the  
exhaust system are very hot.  
Keep away from the exhaust  
system components.  
If you need to use the shift-lock  
release, have your vehicle inspected  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
immediately.  
Parking  
Always come to a complete stop and  
continue to depress the brake pedal.  
Move the shift lever into the P (Park)  
position, apply the parking brake,  
and place the ignition switch in the  
LOCK/OFF position. Take the key  
with you when exiting the vehicle.  
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Do not stop or park over flam-  
mable materials, such as dry  
grass, paper or leaves. They  
may ignite and cause a fire.  
• Do not drive with your foot resting  
on the brake pedal. Even light, but  
consistent pedal pressure can  
result in the brakes overheating,  
brake wear and possibly even  
brake failure.  
Moving up a steep grade from a  
standing start  
To move up a steep grade from a  
standing start, depress the brake  
pedal, shift the shift lever to D  
(Drive). Depress the accelerator  
pedal gradually while releasing the  
brake pedal.  
• Depressing both accelerator and  
brake pedals at the same time can  
trigger logic for engine power  
reduction to assure vehicle decel-  
eration. Vehicle acceleration will  
resume after the brake pedal is  
released.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• When driving in Manual Shift  
mode, slow down before shifting to  
a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower  
gear may not be engaged if the  
engine rpms are outside of the  
allowable range.  
• Always apply the parking brake  
when leaving the vehicle. Do not  
depend on placing the transmis-  
sion in P (Park) to keep the vehicle  
from moving.  
In the event your vehicle  
leaves the roadway, do not  
steer sharply. Instead, slow  
down before pulling back into  
the travel lanes.  
HYUNDAI recommends you  
follow all posted speed limits.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH:  
ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.  
In a collision, an unbelted  
occupant is significantly more  
likely to be seriously injured  
or killed than a properly belt-  
ed occupant.  
Avoid high speeds when cor-  
nering or turning.  
Do not make quick steering  
wheel movements, such as  
sharp lane changes or fast,  
sharp turns.  
The risk of rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control  
of your vehicle at highway  
speeds.  
Loss of control often occurs if  
two or more wheels drop off  
the roadway and the driver  
over steers to reenter the  
roadway.  
• Exercise extreme caution when  
driving on a slippery surface. Be  
especially careful when braking,  
accelerating or shifting gears. On a  
slippery surface, an abrupt change  
in vehicle speed can cause the  
drive wheels to lose traction and  
may cause loss of vehicle control  
resulting in an accident.  
• Optimum vehicle performance and  
economy is obtained by smoothly  
depressing and releasing the  
accelerator.  
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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.  
5
Pump the brake pedal only when  
necessary to maintain steering con-  
trol on slippery surfaces.  
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Driving your vehicle  
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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Information  
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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Driving your vehicle  
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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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.  
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Driving your vehicle  
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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Driving your vehicle  
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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Information  
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  
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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Driving your vehicle  
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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To dry the brakes, apply the brakes  
lightly until the braking action returns  
to normal, taking care to keep the  
vehicle under control at all times. 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 driv-  
ing, 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 for-  
ward.  
Good Braking Practices  
WARNING  
WARNING  
If the DBC red indicator light  
illuminates, the system may  
have overheated or have mal-  
functioned. 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.  
Whenever leaving the vehicle or  
parking, always come to a com-  
plete stop and continue to  
depress the brake pedal. Move  
the shift lever into P (Park) posi-  
tion, then apply the parking  
brake, and place the ignition  
switch in the LOCK/OFF posi-  
tion.  
Vehicles parked with the park-  
ing brake not applied or not  
fully engaged may roll inadver-  
tently and may cause injury to  
the driver and others. ALWAYS  
apply the parking brake before  
exiting the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
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• The DBC may not deactivate on  
steep inclines even though the  
brake or accelerator pedal is  
depressed.  
• The DBC does not operate  
when:  
- The shift lever is in P (Park).  
- The ESC is activated.  
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.  
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Driving your vehicle  
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (IF EQUIPPED)  
NOTICE  
WARNING  
• Do not drive in water if the level  
is higher than the bottom of the  
vehicle.  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH:  
Do not drive in conditions that  
exceed the vehicles intended  
design such as challenging  
off-road conditions.  
Avoid high speeds when cor-  
nering or turning.  
• Check your brake condition  
once you are out of mud or  
water. Depress the brake pedal  
several times as you move slow-  
ly until you feel normal braking  
return.  
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• Shorten your scheduled mainte-  
nance interval if you drive in off-  
road conditions such as sand,  
mud or water (see "Maintenance  
Under Severe Usage Conditions"  
in chapter 7).  
• Always wash your vehicle thor-  
oughly after off road use, espe-  
cially the bottom of the vehicle.  
• Be sure to equip the vehicle with  
four tires of the same size and  
type.  
• Make sure that a full time AWD  
vehicle is towed by a flat bed  
tow truck.  
Do not make quick steering  
wheel movements, such as  
sharp lane changes or fast,  
sharp turns.  
The risk of a rollover is great-  
ly increased if you lose con-  
trol of your vehicle at highway  
speeds.  
Loss of control often occurs if  
two or more wheels drop off  
the roadway and the driver  
over steers to reenter the  
roadway.  
In the event your vehicle  
leaves the roadway, do not  
steer sharply. Instead, slow  
down before pulling back into  
the travel lanes.  
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system  
delivers engine torque to both the  
front and rear wheels for extra trac-  
tion. AWD is useful when maximum  
traction is required on slippery,  
muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.  
Occasional off-road use such as  
established unpaved roads and trails  
are OK. It is always important that  
the driver carefully reduces the  
speed to a level that does not exceed  
the safe operating speed for those  
conditions.  
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AWD operation  
All Wheel Drive (AWD) mode selection  
Transfer mode  
Selection button  
Indicator light  
Description  
In the AWD AUTO mode, under normal operating conditions,  
the vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the  
system determines there is a need for four wheel drive, the  
engine's driving power is distributed to all four wheels automat-  
ically.  
AWD AUTO  
(AWD LOCK is  
deactivated)  
(not illuminated)  
Use this mode when driving on normal roads.  
In the AWD LOCK mode, the system is deactivated when vehi-  
cle speed is over 20 mph (30 km/h) and the mode is shifted to  
AWD AUTO mode. If the vehicle speed is reduced back down  
to 20 mph (30 km/h) the system shifts back into AWD LOCK  
mode.  
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AWD LOCK  
Use this mode when driving up or down steep inclines, driving  
off-road, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc. to maximize  
traction  
(illuminated)  
WARNING  
If AWD warning light (  
AWD system. When the AWD warning light (  
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
) stays on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a malfunction with the  
) illuminates have your vehicle checked by an authorized  
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Driving your vehicle  
Driving in sand or mud  
• Maintain slow and constant speed.  
For safe AWD operation  
Before driving  
CAUTION  
• 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.  
• Make sure all passengers are  
wearing seat belts.  
• Sit upright and closer to the steer-  
ing wheel than usual. Adjust the  
steering wheel to a position com-  
fortable for you to drive.  
When driving on normal roads,  
deactivate the AWD LOCK mode  
by pushing the AWD LOCK but-  
ton (AWD LOCK indicator light  
goes off). Driving on normal  
roads with the AWD LOCK  
mode, especially, when corner-  
ing may cause mechanical  
noise or vibration. The noise  
and vibration will disappear  
when the AWD LOCK mode is  
deactivated. Prolong driving  
with the noise and vibration  
may damage some parts of the  
power train.  
Driving on snow-covered or icy  
roads  
• Start off slowly by applying the  
accelerator pedal gently.  
• Use snow tires or tire chains.  
CAUTION  
• Keep sufficient distance between  
your vehicle and the vehicle in front  
of you.  
• Apply engine braking during decel-  
eration by switching the gear shift  
lever to Manual Shift Mode and  
manually selecting a lower gear.  
• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,  
sudden brake applications, and  
sharp turns to prevent skids.  
When the vehicle is stuck in  
snow, sand or mud, place a non-  
slip material under the drive  
wheels to provide traction OR  
Slowly spin the wheels in for-  
ward and reverse directions  
which causes a rocking motion  
that may free the vehicle.  
However, avoid running the  
engine continuously at high  
rpm, doing so may damage the  
AWD system.  
NOTICE  
When the AWD LOCK mode is  
deactivated, a sensation may be  
felt as the driving power is deliv-  
ered entirely to the front wheels.  
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Driving through water  
Try to avoid driving in deep stand-  
ing water. It may stall your engine  
and clog your exhaust system.  
• If you need to drive in water, stop  
your vehicle, set the vehicle in  
AWD LOCK mode and drive under  
5 mph (8 km/h).  
WARNING  
Exercise extreme caution when  
driving up or down steep hills.  
The vehicle may flip over  
depending on the grade, the ter-  
rain, and the trail conditions.  
• Do not change gear while driving in  
water.  
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CAUTION  
Driving up or down hills  
• Driving uphill  
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Always drive slowly in water. If  
you drive too fast, water may  
get into the engine compart-  
ment and wet the ignition sys-  
tem causing your vehicle to  
suddenly stop.  
- 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 driv-  
ing downhill.  
- Drive slowly using engine braking  
while driving downhill.  
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WARNING  
Do not drive across the contour  
of steep hills. A slight change in  
the wheel angle can destabilize  
the vehicle, or a stable vehicle  
may lose stability if the vehicle  
stops its forward motion. Your  
vehicle may roll over and lead to  
a serious injury or death.  
- Drive straight as possible.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Additional driving conditions  
• Become familiar with the off-road  
conditions before driving.  
• Always pay attention when driving  
off-road and avoid dangerous  
areas.  
• Drive slowly when driving in heavy  
wind.  
• Reduce vehicle speed when cor-  
nering. The center of gravity of  
AWD vehicles is higher than con-  
ventional 2WD vehicles, making  
them more likely to roll over when  
you rapidly turn corners.  
Emergency precautions  
Tires  
Do not use a tire and wheel package  
with a different size and type from  
the one originally installed on your  
vehicle. It can affect the safety and  
performance of your vehicle, which  
could lead to steering failure or  
rollover causing serious injury.  
When replacing the tires, be sure to  
equip all four tires with the tire and  
wheel of the same size, type, tread,  
brand and load-carrying capacity. If  
you equip your vehicle with any  
tire/wheel combination not recom-  
mended by HYUNDAI for off-road  
driving, you should not use these  
tires for highway driving.  
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• Always hold the steering wheel  
firmly when you are driving off-  
road.  
WARNING  
Do not grab the inside of the  
steering wheel when you are  
driving off-road. You may hurt  
your arm by a sudden steering  
maneuver or from steering wheel  
rebound due to an impact with  
objects on the ground.You could  
lose control of the steering wheel  
which may lead to serious injury  
or death.  
WARNING  
Never start or run the engine  
while a full-time AWD vehicle is  
raised on a jack.The vehicle can  
slip or roll off of a jack causing  
serious injury or death to you or  
those nearby.  
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Towing  
CAUTION  
AWD vehicles must be towed with a  
wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equip-  
ment with all the wheels off the  
ground. For more information, refer  
to "Towing" in chapter 6.  
Never engage the parking  
brake while performing the  
test.  
When the vehicle is lifted up,  
do not operate the front and  
rear wheel separately. All four  
wheels should be operated.  
Dynamometer testing  
A full-time AWD vehicle must be test-  
ed on a special four wheel chassis  
dynamometer.  
Temporary Free Roller  
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Roll Tester (Speedometer)  
WARNING  
A full-time AWD vehicle should not  
be tested on a 2WD roll tester. If a  
2WD roll tester must be used, per-  
form the following procedure:  
1. Check the tire pressures recom-  
mended for your vehicle.  
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Keep away from the front of the  
vehicle while the vehicle is in  
gear on the dynamometer. The  
vehicle can jump forward and  
cause serious injury or death.  
2. Place the front wheels on the roll  
tester for a speedometer test as  
shown in the illustration.  
3. Release the parking brake.  
4. Place the rear wheels on the tem-  
porary free roller as shown in the  
illustration.  
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Driving your vehicle  
DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
The mode changes, as below, when-  
ever the DRIVE MODE button is  
pressed.  
SPORT mode  
SPORT mode manages  
the driving dynamics by  
automatically adjusting the  
steering effort, and the  
engine and transmission  
control logic for enhanced  
driving performance.  
NORMAL  
SPORT  
NORMAL mode  
• When SPORT mode is selected by  
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,  
the SPORT indicator will illuminate.  
• Whenever the engine is restarted,  
the Drive Mode will revert back to  
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is  
desired, re-select SPORT mode  
from the DRIVE MODE button.  
In NORMAL mode the engine and  
transmission control logic work  
together to provide regular daily driv-  
ing performance with some fuel effi-  
ciency.  
• When NORMAL mode is selected,  
it is not displayed on the instrument  
cluster.  
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The drive mode may be selected  
according to the driver's preference  
or road condition.  
The system resets to be in the NOR-  
MAL mode, when the engine is  
restarted.  
• When SPORT mode is activated:  
- The engine rpm will tend to  
remain a little higher for a brief  
time even after releasing the  
accelerator. This is a typical when  
the SPORT mode is activated.  
- Upshifts are delayed when accel-  
erating  
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If there is a problem with the instru-  
ment cluster, the drive mode will be in  
NORMAL mode and may not change  
to SPORT mode.  
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In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency  
may decrease.  
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BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
(1) Blind-Spot Collision Warning  
(BCW)  
The feature will operate when the  
vehicle is moving in reverse below  
about 6 mph (10 km/h). If oncom-  
ing cross traffic is detected a  
warning chime will sound. The  
time of alert varies according to  
the speed difference between you  
and the approaching vehicle.  
The Blind-Spot Collision Warning  
A
(BCW) range varies relative to  
vehicle speed. Note that if your  
vehicle is traveling much faster  
than the vehicles around you, the  
warning will not occur.  
B
(2) BCW : Closing at high speed  
WARNING  
The BCW-Closing at high speed  
feature will alert you when a vehi-  
cle is approaching in an adjacent  
lane at a high rate of speed. If the  
driver activates the turn signal  
when the system detects an  
oncoming vehicle, the system  
sounds an audible alert.  
The time of alert (warning signal)  
varies according to the speed dif-  
ference between you and the  
approaching vehicle.  
Always be aware of road con-  
ditions while driving and be  
alert for unexpected situations  
even though the Blind-Spot  
Collision Warning (BCW) sys-  
tem is operating.  
The Blind-Spot Collision  
Warning (BCW) system is not  
a substitute for proper and  
safe driving. Always drive  
safely and use caution when  
changing lanes or backing up  
the vehicle. The Blind-Spot  
Collision Warning (BCW) sys-  
tem may not detect every  
object alongside the vehicle.  
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[A] : Blind spot area  
[B] : Closing at high speed  
The Blind-Spot Collision Warning  
(BCW) system uses radar sensors in  
the rear bumper to monitor and warn  
the driver of an approaching vehicle  
in the driver's blind spot area.  
The system monitors the rear area of  
the vehicle and provides information  
to the driver with an audible alert and  
an indicator on the outer side view  
mirrors.  
(3) RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic  
Collision Warning)  
The RCCW feature monitors  
approaching cross traffic from the  
left and right side of the vehicle  
when your vehicle is in reverse.  
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Driving your vehicle  
To cancel:  
Press the BCW switch again. The  
indicator on the switch will go off.  
Left side  
BCW (Blind-Spot Collision  
Warning)  
Operating conditions  
When the system is not used, turn  
the system off by turning off the  
switch.  
Right side  
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• If the ignition switch is turned OFF  
and then ON again, the BCW sys-  
tem returns to the previous state.  
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• When the system is turned on, the  
warning light will illuminate for 3  
seconds on the outer side view mir-  
ror.  
First stage alert  
If a vehicle is detected within the  
boundary of the system, a warning  
light will illuminate on the outer side  
view mirror.  
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To operate:  
Press the BCW switch with the igni-  
tion switch in the ON position.  
The indicator on the BCW switch will  
illuminate.  
Once the detected vehicle is no  
longer within the blind spot area, the  
warning will turn off depending on  
the driving conditions of the vehicle.  
The function will activate when:  
1. The system is on.  
2. The vehicle speed is above  
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).  
3. An oncoming vehicle is detected  
in the blind spot area.  
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Left side  
Right side  
• The second stage alarm may be  
deactivated.  
- To deactivate the warning chime:  
Go to the ''User Settings Driver  
Assistance and deselect Blind-  
Spot Collision Warning sound'' on  
the LCD display.  
- To activate the warning chime:  
Go to the ''User Settings Driver  
Assistance and select Blind-Spot  
Collision Warning sound'' on the  
LCD display.  
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[A] : Warning sound  
Second stage alert  
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A warning chime to alert the driver will activate when:  
1. A vehicle has been detected in the blind spot area by the radar system  
(the warning light will illuminate on the outer side view mirror) AND  
2. The turn signal is applied (same side as where the vehicle is being  
detected).  
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The warning chime function helps  
alert the driver. Deactivate this func-  
tion only when it is necessary.  
When this alert is activated, the warning light on the side view mirror will  
also blink.  
If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the warning chime will be deacti-  
vated.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Warning type  
RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic  
Collision Warning)  
The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision  
Warning function monitors approach-  
ing cross traffic from the left and right  
side of the vehicle when your vehicle  
is in reverse.  
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Information  
Left  
Right  
The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision  
Warning (RCCW) detecting range is  
approximately 1 - 65 ft (0.5 – 20 m).  
An approaching vehicle will be detect-  
ed if their vehicle speed is within 2.5 -  
22.5 mph (4 - 36 km/h).  
Note that the detecting range may  
vary under certain conditions. As  
always, use caution and pay close  
attention to your surroundings when  
backing up your vehicle.  
Operating conditions  
To operate:  
Go to the 'User Settings Driver  
Assistance and select Rear Cross-  
Traffic Collision Warning' on the LCD  
display. (For more information,  
refer to "LCD Display" in chapter  
3.)  
The system will turn on and standby  
to activate. The system will activate  
when vehicle speed is below 6 mph  
(10 km/h) and with the shift lever in R  
(Reverse).  
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If the vehicle detected by the sensors  
approaches your vehicle, the warn-  
ing chime will sound, the warning  
light on the outer side view mirror will  
blink and a message will appear on  
the LCD display.  
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Information  
• The warning chime will turn off  
The Blind-Spot Collision  
Warning (BCW) system and  
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision  
Warning (RCCW) are not a  
substitute for proper and safe  
driving practices. Always  
drive safely and use caution  
when changing lanes or back-  
ing up your vehicle.The Blind-  
Spot Collision Warning (BCW)  
system may not detect every  
object alongside the vehicle.  
WARNING  
The warning light on the outer  
side view mirror will illumi-  
nate whenever a vehicle is  
detected at the rear side by  
the system.  
To avoid accidents, do not  
focus only on the warning  
light and neglect to see the  
surrounding of the vehicle.  
when:  
- The detected vehicle moves out of  
the sensing area or  
- when the vehicle is right behind  
your vehicle or  
- when the vehicle is not approach-  
ing your vehicle or  
- when the other vehicle slows down.  
• The system may not operate proper-  
ly due to other factors or circum-  
stances. Always pay attention to  
your surroundings.  
• If the sensing area near the rear  
bumper is blocked by either a wall  
or barrier or by a parked vehicle,  
the system sensing area may be  
reduced.  
Drive safely even though the  
vehicle is equipped with a  
Blind-Spot Collision Warning  
(BCW) system and Rear  
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NOTICE  
• The system may not work prop-  
erly when the bumper has been  
damaged, or if the rear bumper  
has been replaced or repaired.  
• The sensing range differs some-  
what according to the width of  
the road. When the road is nar-  
row, the system may detect  
other vehicles in the next lane  
OR when the road is wide, the  
system may not detect other  
vehicles in the next lane.  
Cross-Traffic  
Collision  
Warning (RCCW). Do not sole-  
ly rely on the system but  
check  
your  
surrounding  
before changing lanes or  
backing the vehicle up.  
The system may not alert the  
driver in some conditions so  
always check your surround-  
ings while driving.  
• The system may turn off due to  
strong electromagnetic waves.  
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Driving your vehicle  
- A trailer or carrier is installed. To  
use the BCW system, remove the  
trailer or carrier from your vehicle.  
Warning message  
Blind-Spot Collision Warning -  
Sensor Location  
If any of these conditions occur, the  
light on the BCW switch and the sys-  
tem will turn off automatically.  
When the BCW cancelled warning  
message is displayed in the cluster,  
check to make sure that the rear  
bumper is free from any dirt or snow  
in the areas where the sensor is  
located. Remove any dirt, snow, or  
foreign material that could interfere  
with the radar sensors.  
After any dirt or debris is removed,  
the BCW system should operate nor-  
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-  
ing the vehicle.  
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning  
(BCW) system disabled.  
Radar blocked  
• This warning message may appear  
when :  
- One or both of the sensors on the  
rear bumper is blocked by dirt or  
snow or a foreign object.  
The sensors are located inside the  
rear bumper.  
Always keep the rear bumper clean  
for the proper operation of the sys-  
tem.  
If the system still does not operate  
normally have your vehicle inspected  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
- Driving in rural areas where the  
BCW sensor does not detect  
another vehicle for an extended  
period of time.  
- When there is inclement weather  
such as heavy snow or rain.  
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Turn off the system by pressing the  
BCW switch and deselecting Rear  
Cross Traffic Alert from the User  
Settings mode on the cluster, when  
using a trailer or carrier behind your  
vehicle.  
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Non-operating condition  
Limitations of the System  
The BCW indicator on the outer  
side view mirror may not illumi-  
nate properly when:  
- The outer side view mirror housing  
is damaged.  
- The mirror is covered with dirt,  
snow, or debris.  
- The window is covered with dirt,  
snow, or debris.  
The driver must be cautious in the  
below situations, because the sys-  
tem may not detect other vehicles or  
objects in certain circumstances.  
• When a trailer or carrier is  
installed.  
• The vehicle driven in inclement  
weather such as heavy rain or  
snow.  
• The sensor is polluted with rain,  
snow, mud, etc.  
• The rear bumper where the sensor  
is located is covered with a foreign  
object such as a bumper sticker, a  
bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.  
• The rear bumper is damaged, or  
the sensor is out of the original  
default position.  
• The vehicle height gets lower or  
higher due to heavy loading in a  
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.  
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- The window is tinted.  
Check Blind-Spot Collision  
Warning (BCW) system  
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If there is a problem with the BCW  
system, a warning message will  
appear and the light on the switch  
will turn off. The system will turn off  
automatically. Have your vehicle  
inspected  
by  
an  
authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
• When the temperature of the rear  
bumper is high.  
• When the sensors are blocked by  
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot  
pillars.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• The vehicle driven on a curved • When the other vehicle passes at a  
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This device complies with Part 15 of  
road.  
very fast speed.  
• The vehicle driven through a toll- • While changing lanes.  
the FCC rules.  
Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
gate.  
• If the vehicle has started at the  
same time as the vehicle next to  
you and has accelerated.  
• When the vehicle in the next lane  
moves two lanes away from you  
OR when the vehicle two lanes  
away moves to the next lane from  
you.  
• The road pavement (or the periph-  
eral ground) abnormally contains  
metallic components (i.e. possibly  
due to subway construction).  
• There is a fixed object near the  
vehicle, such as a guardrail.  
1. This device may not cause harmful  
interference.  
2. This device must accept any inter-  
ference received, including interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired  
operation.  
• While going down or up a steep  
road where the height of the lane is • A motorcycle or bicycle is near.  
different.  
• A flat trailer is near.  
• Driving on a narrow road where  
trees or grass or overgrown.  
• Driving in rural areas where the  
sensor does not detect another  
vehicle or structure for an extended  
period of time.  
• If there are small objects in the  
detecting area such as a shopping  
cart or a baby stroller.  
• If there is a low height vehicle such  
as a sports car.  
• Driving on a wet road.  
• Driving on a road where the  
guardrail or wall is in double struc-  
ture.  
• A big vehicle is near such as a bus  
or truck.  
• When the other vehicle approach-  
es very close.  
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FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) SYSTEM - CAMERA TYPE (IF EQUIPPED)  
The Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist (FCA) system is designed to  
help detect and monitor the vehicle  
ahead in the roadway through camera  
recognition to warn the driver that a  
collision is imminent, and if necessary,  
apply emergency braking.  
The camera type Forward Collision-  
Avoidance Assist (FCA) system  
detects the vehicle ahead in the  
roadway through camera.  
System setting and activation  
System setting  
• The Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist (FCA) system is enabled  
whenever the vehicle is turned on.  
To turn off the system, go to the  
'User settings Driver assistance'  
and deselect 'FCA (Forward  
Collision Avoidance Assist)' on the  
cluster LCD display.  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions  
when using the Forward  
Collision-Avoidance  
(FCA) system:  
This system is only a supple-  
mental system and it is not  
intended to, nor does it  
replace the need for extreme  
care and attention of the driv-  
er. The sensing range and  
objects detectable by the sen-  
sors are limited. Pay attention  
to the road conditions at all  
times.  
NEVER drive too fast in accor-  
dance with the road condi-  
tions or while cornering.  
Always drive cautiously to  
prevent unexpected and sud-  
den situations from occur-  
ring. FCA does not stop the  
vehicle completely and is not  
a collision avoidance system.  
Assist  
The warning light illumi-  
nates on the cluster,  
when you cancel the FCA  
system. The driver can  
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monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on  
the LCD display. Also, the warning  
light illuminates when the ESC  
(Electronic Stability Control) is  
turned off. If the warning light  
remains ON when the FCA is acti-  
vated, have the system checked by  
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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Driving your vehicle  
• The driver can select the initial warn- The options for the initial Forward - Late:  
ing activation time on the LCD dis- Collision Warning includes the fol-  
When this condition is selected,  
the initial Forward Collision  
Warning is activated later than nor-  
mal. This setting reduces the  
amount of distance between the  
vehicle ahead before the initial  
warning occurs.  
Even though, 'Late' is selected if  
the front vehicle suddenly stops  
the initial warning activation time  
may not seem late.  
play.  
lowing:  
Go to the 'User settings Driver - Early:  
assistance  
FCW (Forward  
When this condition is selected,  
the initial Forward Collision  
Warning is activated earlier than  
normal. This setting maximizes the  
amount of distance between the  
vehicle ahead before the initial  
warning occurs.  
Even though, 'Early' is selected if  
the front vehicle suddenly stops  
the initial warning activation time  
may not seem fast.  
Collision Warning) Late/Normal/  
Early'.  
Select 'Late' when traffic is light  
and when driving speed is slow.  
If you feel the warning activates too  
early, set the Forward Collision  
Warning to "Normal".  
- Normal:  
When this condition is selected,  
the initial Forward Collision  
Warning is activated normally. This  
setting allows for  
a
nominal  
amount of distance between the  
vehicle ahead before the initial  
warning occurs.  
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Prerequisite for activation  
FCA warning message and  
system control  
WARNING  
The FCA gets ready to be activated,  
when the FCA is selected on the  
LCD display, and when the following  
prerequisites are satisfied.  
- The ESC (Electronic Stability  
Control) is on.  
- Vehicle speed is over 10 km/h (6  
mph) and below 60 km/h (38 mph).  
(The FCA is only activated within a  
certain speed range.)  
- The system detects a vehicle in  
front, which may collide with your  
vehicle. (The FCA may not be acti-  
vated or may sound a warning  
alarm in accordance with the driv-  
ing situation or vehicle condition.)  
The FCA produces warning mes-  
sages and warning alarms in accor-  
dance with the collision risk levels,  
such as abrupt stopping of the vehi-  
cle in front or insufficient braking dis-  
tance. Also, it controls the brakes in  
accordance with the collision risk lev-  
els.  
The driver can select the initial warn-  
ing activation time in the User  
Settings on the LCD display. The  
options for the initial Forward  
Collision Warning include Late,  
Normal or Early initial warning time.  
Completely stop the vehicle  
on a safe location before  
operating the switch on the  
steering wheel to activate/  
deactivate the FCA system.  
The FCA automatically acti-  
vates upon placing the  
POWER button to the ON  
position. The driver can deac-  
tivate the FCA by canceling  
the system setting on the LCD  
display.  
The FCA automatically deacti-  
vates upon canceling the ESC  
(Electronic Stability Control).  
When the ESC is canceled,  
the FCA cannot be activated  
on the LCD display. The FCA  
warning light will illuminate  
which is normal.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Collision warning  
(First warning)  
Emergency braking  
(Second warning)  
Brake operation  
• In an urgent situation, the braking  
system enters into the ready status  
for prompt reaction against the dri-  
ver’s depressing the brake pedal.  
• The FCA provides additional brak-  
ing power for optimum braking per-  
formance, when the driver depress-  
es the brake pedal.  
• The braking control is automatical-  
ly deactivated, when the driver  
sharply depresses the accelerator  
pedal, or when the driver abruptly  
operates the steering wheel.  
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• The FCA brake control is automat-  
ically canceled, when risk factors  
disappear.  
This warning message appears on This warning message appears on  
the LCD display with a warning the LCD display with a warning  
chime. Additionally, some vehicle chime. Additionally, some vehicle  
system intervention occurs by the system intervention occurs to help  
engine management system to help decelerate the vehicle.  
CAUTION  
decelerate the vehicle.  
- The FCA system limitedly con-  
- Your vehicle speed may deceler-  
ate moderately.  
The driver should always use  
extreme caution while operating  
the vehicle, whether or not there  
is a warning message or alarm  
from the FCA system.  
trols the brakes to preemptively  
mitigate impact in a collision. The  
- The FCA system limitedly con-  
trols the brakes to preemptively  
mitigate impact in a collision.  
brake control is maximized just  
before a collision.  
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FCA sensor  
NOTICE  
WARNING  
Front camera  
• Always keep the camera sensor  
clean and free of dirt and debris.  
The FCA braking control cannot  
completely stop the vehicle nor  
avoid all collisions. The driver  
should hold the responsibility  
to safely drive and control the  
vehicle.  
• Be careful not to apply unneces-  
sary force on the camera sensor.  
If the sensor is forcibly moved  
out of proper alignment, the FCA  
system may not operate correct-  
ly. In this case, a warning mes-  
sage may not be displayed. Have  
the vehicle inspected by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
WARNING  
The FCA system logic operates  
within certain parameters, such  
as the distance from the vehicle  
ahead, the speed of the vehicle  
ahead, and the driver's vehicle  
speed. Certain conditions such  
as inclement weather and road  
conditions may affect the oper-  
ation of the FCA system.  
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• Use only genuine HYUNDAI  
parts to repair or replace a dam-  
aged sensor.  
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In order for the FCA system to oper-  
ate properly, always make sure the  
camera is clean and free of dirt,  
snow, and debris. Dirt, snow, or for-  
eign substances on the surface may  
adversely affect the sensing perform-  
ance of the camera.  
WARNING  
Never deliberately drive danger-  
ously to activate the system.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Warning message and warning  
light  
NOTICE  
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• NEVER install any accessories Have the system checked by an  
or stickers on the front wind- authorized HYUNDAI dealer when:  
shield, nor tint the front wind-  
• The windshield glass is replaced.  
shield.  
• The camera or related parts are  
• NEVER locate any reflective  
repaired or removed.  
objects (i.e. white paper, mirror)  
over the dashboard. Any light  
reflection may cause a malfunc-  
tion of the system.  
• Pay extreme caution to keep the  
camera out of water.  
• NEVER disassemble the camera  
assembly, nor apply any impact  
on the camera assembly.  
• Playing the vehicle audio sys-  
tem at high volume may offset  
the system warning sounds.  
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist  
(FCA) system disabled.  
Camera obscured  
When the sensor is contaminated  
due to external environment such as  
snow, rain or foreign substances, the  
FCA system operation may stop  
temporarily. If this occurs, a warning  
message will appear on the LCD dis-  
play. In order for the FCA system to  
operate properly, remove any dirt,  
snow or debris and clean the camera  
sensor cover before the system  
operation.  
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The FCA may not properly operate in  
an area (e.g. open terrain), where  
any substances are not detected  
after turning ON the engine.  
System malfunction  
WARNING  
The FCA is only a supplemen-  
tal system for the driver's con-  
venience. The driver should  
hold the responsibility to con-  
trol the vehicle operation. Do  
not solely depend on the FCA  
system. Rather, maintain a  
safe braking distance, and, if  
necessary, depress the brake  
pedal to reduce the driving  
speed.  
WARNING  
Depending on the driving, traf-  
fic, road or weather condition,  
the FCA system may not acti-  
vate properly without the warn-  
ing message displayed.  
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In certain instances and  
under certain driving condi-  
tions, the FCA system may  
activate unintentionally. This  
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Check Forward Collision Avoidance  
Assist system  
• When the FCA is not working prop-  
erly, the FCA warning light (  
)
initial  
warning  
message  
will illuminate and the warning  
message will appear for a few sec-  
onds. After the message disap-  
pears, the master warning light  
appears on the LCD display  
with a warning chime.  
Also, in certain instances the  
front camera recognition sys-  
tem may not detect the vehi-  
cle ahead. The FCA system  
may not activate and the  
warning message will not be  
displayed.  
(
) will illuminate. In this case,  
have the vehicle inspected by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
• The FCA warning message may  
appear along with the illumination  
of the ESC (Electronic Stability  
Control) warning light and the FCA  
is automatically deactivated.  
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Driving your vehicle  
If there is a malfunction with  
the FCA system, the Forward  
Collision avoidance assist  
system is not applied even  
though the braking system is  
operating normally.  
If the vehicle in front stops  
suddenly, you may have less  
control of the brake system.  
Therefore, always keep a safe  
distance between your vehicle  
and the vehicle in front of you.  
Occupants may get injured, if  
the vehicle abruptly stops by  
the activated FCA system. Pay  
extreme caution.  
Even if there is any problem in  
the FCA system's brake con-  
trol function, general braking  
performance will operate nor-  
mally. In this case, the brake  
control function which oper-  
ates when the collision is  
imminent will not activate.  
WARNING  
The FCA system operates  
only to detect vehicles in front  
of the vehicle.  
The FCA system does not  
operate when the vehicle is in  
reverse.  
The FCA system is not  
designed to detect other  
objects on the road such as  
animals.  
The FCA system may activate  
during braking and the vehi-  
cle may stop suddenly shift-  
ing loose objects toward the  
passengers. Always keep  
loose objects secured.  
The FCA system may not acti-  
vate if the driver applies the  
brake pedal to avoid a colli-  
sion.  
The brake control may not  
work, possibly causing a colli-  
sion, if a vehicle in front  
abruptly stops. Always pay  
extreme caution.  
The FCA system does not  
detect vehicles in the oppo-  
site lane.  
The FCA system does not  
detect cross traffic vehicles  
that are approaching.  
The FCA system cannot detect  
the driver approaching the  
side view of a parked vehicle  
(for example on a dead end  
street.)  
In these cases, you must main-  
tain a safe braking distance,  
and if necessary, depress the  
brake pedal to reduce the driv-  
ing speed in order to maintain a  
safe distance.  
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• The rear part of the vehicle in front  
is not normally visible. (the vehicle  
turns in other direction or the vehi-  
cle is overturned.)  
• The vehicle in front is too small to  
be detected (for example a motor-  
cycle or a bicycle, etc.)  
• The vehicle in front is an oversize  
vehicle or trailer that is too big to  
be detected by the camera recog-  
nition system (for example a tractor  
trailer, etc.)  
• The camera's field of view is not  
well illuminated (either too dark or  
too much reflection or too much  
backlight that obscures the field of  
view)  
Detecting vehicles  
The sensor may be limited when:  
Limitations of the system  
The Forward Collision-Avoidance  
Assist (FCA) system is designed to  
monitor the vehicle ahead in the road-  
way through camera recognition to  
warn the driver that a collision is immi-  
nent, and if necessary, apply emer-  
gency braking.  
In certain situations, the camera may  
not be able to detect the vehicle  
ahead. In these cases, the FCA sys-  
tem may not operate normally. The  
driver must pay careful attention in  
the following situations where the  
FCA operation may be limited.  
• The camera is blocked with a for-  
eign object or debris  
• The camera lens is contaminated  
due to tinted, filmed or coated  
windshield, damaged glass, or  
stuck of foreign matter (sticker,  
bug, etc.) on the glass  
• Inclement weather such as heavy  
rain or snow obscures the field of  
view of the camera  
• The camera sensor recognition is  
limited  
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• The camera does not recognize  
the entire vehicle in front.  
• The camera is damaged.  
• The vehicle in front does not have  
their rear lights properly turned ON  
or their rear lights are located  
unusually.  
• The outside brightness changes  
suddenly, for example when enter-  
ing or exiting a tunnel  
• The brightness outside is too low  
such as when the headlamps are  
not on at night or the vehicle is  
going through a tunnel.  
• The shadow is on the road by a  
median strip, trees, etc.  
• When light coming from a street  
light or an oncoming vehicle is  
reflected on a wet road surface  
such as a puddle in the road  
• The vehicle drives through a toll-  
gate.  
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• The field of view in front is obstruct-  
ed by sun glare  
• The windshield glass is fogged up;  
a clear view of the road is obstruct-  
ed  
• The vehicle in front is driving errati-  
cally  
• The vehicle is on unpaved or  
uneven rough surfaces, or road  
with sudden gradient changes.  
• The vehicle drives inside a building,  
such as a basement parking lot  
• The adverse road conditions cause  
excessive vehicle vibrations while  
driving  
• The sensor recognition changes  
suddenly when passing over a  
speed bump  
• The vehicle in front is moving verti-  
cally to the driving direction  
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- Driving on a curve  
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist  
system may recognize a vehicle in  
the next lane or outside the lane  
when driving on a curved road.  
If this occurs, the system may unnec-  
essarily alarm the driver and apply  
the brake.  
The performance of Forward  
Collision-Avoidance Assist system  
may be limited when driving on a  
curved road.  
The front camera recognition system  
may not detect the vehicle traveling  
in front on a curved road. This may Always pay attention to road and  
result in no alarm and braking when driving conditions, while driving.  
• The vehicle in front is stopped ver- necessary.  
tically  
Always pay attention to road and  
• The vehicle in front is driving driving conditions, and if necessary,  
towards your vehicle or reversing  
You are on a roundabout and the  
vehicle in front circles  
depress the brake pedal to reduce  
your driving speed in order to main-  
tain a safe distance.  
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Always keep your eyes forward while  
driving upward or downward on a  
slope, and, if necessary, depress the  
brake pedal to reduce your driving  
speed in order to maintain distance.  
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- Driving on a slope  
- Changing lanes  
The performance of Forward  
Collision-Avoidance Assist system  
may be decreased while driving  
upward or downward on a slope. The  
front camera recognition may not  
detect the vehicle in front. This may  
result in unnecessary alarm and  
braking or no alarm and braking  
when necessary.  
When a vehicle changes lanes in  
front of you, the FCA system may not  
immediately detect the vehicle, espe-  
cially if the vehicle changes lanes  
abruptly. In this case, you must main-  
tain 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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When the system suddenly recog-  
nizes the vehicle in front while pass-  
ing over a slope, you may experience  
sharp deceleration.  
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