2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV Driving your vehicle User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Driving your vehicle for Your Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2023

Driving your vehicle  
BEFORE DRIVING  
Before entering the vehicle  
śꢀ Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),  
and outside lights are clean and  
unobstructed.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or  
DEATH, take the following precautions:  
śꢀ ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All  
passengers must be properly belted  
whenever the vehicle is moving.  
For more information, refer to “Seat  
Belts” section in chapter 3.  
śꢀ Always drive defensively. Assume  
other drivers or pedestrians may be  
careless and make mistakes.  
śꢀ Remove frost, snow, or ice.  
śꢀ Visually check the tires for uneven  
wear and damage.  
śꢀ Check under the vehicle for any sign  
of leaks.  
śꢀ Be sure there are no obstacles behind  
you if you intend to back up.  
śꢀ Stay focused on the task of driving.  
Driver distraction can cause  
accidents.  
Before starting  
śꢀ Make sure the hood, the liftgate, and  
the doors are securely closed and  
locked.  
śꢀ Leave plenty of space between you  
and the vehicle in front of you.  
śꢀ Adjust the position of the seat and  
steering wheel.  
WARNING  
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.  
śꢀ Adjust the inside and side view  
mirrors.  
Drinking or taking drugs and driving  
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,  
perceptions and judgment. Just  
one drink can reduce your ability to  
respond to changing conditions and  
emergencies and your reaction time  
gets worse with each additional drink.  
śꢀ Verify all the lights work.  
śꢀ Fasten your seat belt. Check that all  
passengers have fastened their seat  
belts.  
śꢀ Check the gauges and indicators  
in the instrument panel and the  
messages on the instrument display  
when the ignition switch is in the ON  
position.  
śꢀ Check that any items you are carrying  
are stored properly or fastened down  
securely.  
Driving while under the influence  
of drugs is as dangerous or more  
dangerous than driving under the  
influence of alcohol.  
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  
driver or call a taxi.  
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IGNITION SWITCH  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or  
DEATH, take the following precautions:  
WARNING  
śꢀ NEVER turn the ignition switch to  
the LOCK or ACC position while the  
vehicle is in motion except in an  
emergency.  
śꢀ NEVER allow children or any person  
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to  
touch the ignition switch or related  
parts. Unexpected and sudden  
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 directional control and  
braking function, which could cause  
an accident.  
vehicle movement can occur.  
śꢀ 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 resulting in an  
accident.  
śꢀ Before leaving the driver's seat,  
always make sure the shift button is  
in 1st gear (for manual transmission  
vehicle) or P (Park, for automatic  
transmission vehicle) position, apply  
the parking brake, and turn the  
Key ignition switch (if equipped)  
ignition switch to the LOCK position.  
Unexpected vehicle movement may  
occur if these precautions are not  
followed.  
NOTICE  
Never use after market keyhole covers.  
This may generate start-up failure due  
to communication failure.  
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[A] : LOCK, [B] : ACC  
[C] : ON, [D] : START  
Whenever the front door is opened, the  
ignition switch will illuminate, provided  
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)  
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Driving your vehicle  
Key ignition switch positions  
Switch  
Action  
Notes  
Position  
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK  
position, push the key in at the ACC  
position and turn the key towards the  
LOCK position.  
The ignition key can be removed in  
the LOCK position.  
LOCK  
The steering wheel locks to protect  
the vehicle from theft. (if equipped)  
Some electrical accessories are  
usable. The steering wheel unlocks.  
If difficulty is experienced turning the  
ignition switch to the ACC position,  
turn the key while turning the steering  
wheel right and left to release.  
ACC  
ON  
This is the normal key position when  
the engine has started. All features  
and accessories are usable.  
The warning lights can be checked  
when you turn the ignition switch  
from ACC to ON.  
Do not leave the ignition switch in the  
ON position when the engine is not  
running to prevent the battery from  
discharging.  
To start the engine, turn the ignition  
switch to the START position. The  
switch returns to the ON position  
when you let go of the key.  
The engine will crank until you release  
the key.  
START  
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Starting the engine  
WARNING  
śꢀ 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,  
accelerator and clutch pedals.  
śꢀ Do not start the vehicle with the  
accelerator pedal depressed. The  
vehicle can move which can lead to  
an accident.  
śꢀ Wait until the engine rpm is normal.  
The vehicle may suddenly move if  
the brake pedal is released when the  
rpm is high.  
Information  
śꢀ Do not wait for the engine to warm up  
while the vehicle remains stationary.  
Start driving at moderate engine  
speeds. (Steep accelerating and  
decelerating should be avoided.)  
śꢀ Always start the vehicle with your foot  
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the  
accelerator while starting the vehicle.  
Do not race the engine while warming  
it up.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the vehicle:  
śꢀ Do not hold the ignition key in the  
START position for more than 10  
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before  
trying again.  
śꢀ Do not turn the ignition switch to  
the START position with the engine  
running. It may damage the starter.  
śꢀ If traffic and road conditions permit,  
you may put the shift button in the N  
(Neutral) position while the vehicle  
is still moving and turn the ignition  
switch to the START position in an  
attempt to restart the engine.  
1. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
2. Make sure the shift button 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.  
śꢀ Do not push or tow your vehicle to  
start the engine.  
NOTICE  
If the engine does not start within 10  
seconds after preheating is completed,  
turn the ignition switch once more  
to the LOCK position and wait for 10  
seconds. Then turn the ignition switch  
to the ON position in order to preheat  
the engine again.  
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Driving your vehicle  
NOTICE  
Do not turn off the engine immediately  
after it has been subjected to a heavy  
load. Doing so may cause severe  
damage to the engine or turbo charger  
unit.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the vehicle:  
śꢀ Do not hold the ignition key in the  
START position for more than 10  
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before  
trying again.  
śꢀ Do not turn the ignition switch to  
the START position with the engine  
running. It may damage the starter.  
śꢀ If traffic and road conditions permit,  
you may put the shift button in the N  
(Neutral) position while the vehicle  
is still moving and turn the ignition  
switch to the START position in an  
attempt to restart the engine.  
śꢀ Do not push or tow your vehicle to  
start the engine.  
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WARNING  
śꢀ NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop  
button while the vehicle is in motion  
except in an emergency. This will  
result in the vehicle turning off and  
loss of power assist for the steering  
and brake systems. This may lead  
to loss of directional control and  
braking function, which could cause  
an accident.  
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śꢀ Before leaving the driver’s seat,  
always make sure the gear is in the  
P (Park) position, set the parking  
brake, press the Engine Start/Stop  
button to the OFF position, and take  
the Smart Key with you. Unexpected  
vehicle movement may occur if these  
precautions are not followed.  
Whenever the front door is opened, the  
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate  
and will go off 30 seconds after the door  
is closed.  
WARNING  
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:  
śꢀ 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 vehicle without depressing  
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine  
Start/Stop button with the gear in the N  
(Neutral) position.  
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Engine Stop/Start button positions  
Button  
Action  
Notes  
Position  
To turn off the engine, press the  
Engine Start/Stop button with the  
vehicle shifted to P (Park).  
If the Engine Start/Stop button is  
pressed with the vehicle shifted to D  
(Drive), R (Reverse), or N (Neutral), the  
gear automatically shifts to P (Park).  
If the steering wheel is not locked  
properly when you open the driver’s  
door, the warning chime will sound.  
OFF  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button  
when the button is in the OFF position  
without depressing the brake pedal.  
Some of the electrical accessories are  
usable.  
śꢀIf you leave the Engine Start/Stop  
button in the ACC position for more  
than one hour, the battery power will  
turn off automatically to prevent the  
battery from discharging.  
śꢀIf the steering wheel doesn’t  
unlock properly, the Engine Start/  
Stop button will not work. Press  
the Engine Start/Stop button while  
turning the steering wheel right and  
left to release.  
The steering wheel unlocks.  
ACC  
Press the Engine Start/Stop button  
Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop  
while it is in the ACC position without button in the ON position when the  
ON  
depressing the brake pedal.  
The warning lights can be checked  
before the engine is started.  
engine is not running to prevent the  
battery from discharging.  
To start the engine, depress the brake If you press the Engine Start/Stop  
pedal and press the Engine Start/ Stop button without depressing the brake  
button with the gear shifted to the P  
(Park) position.  
pedal, the engine does not start and  
the Engine Start/Stop button changes  
as follows:  
START  
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Starting the gasoline engine  
1. Always carry the smart key with you.  
2. Make sure the parking brake is  
applied.  
3. Make sure the shift button is in  
P(Park).  
Starting the engine  
WARNING  
śꢀ Always wear appropriate shoes when  
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable  
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,  
sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere  
with your ability to use the brake and  
accelerator pedals.  
4. Depress the brake pedal.  
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.  
śꢀ Do not start the vehicle with the  
Information  
accelerator pedal depressed.  
śꢀ Do not wait for the engine to warm up  
The vehicle can move which can lead  
to an accident.  
śꢀ Wait until the engine rpm is normal.  
The vehicle may suddenly move if  
the brake pedal is released when the  
rpm is high.  
while the vehicle remains stationary.  
Start driving at moderate engine  
speeds. Steep accelerating and  
decelerating should be avoided.  
śꢀ Always start the vehicle with your foot  
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the  
accelerator while starting the vehicle.  
Do not race the engine while warming  
it up.  
Information  
śꢀ The vehicle will start by pressing the  
Engine Start/Stop button, only when  
the smart key is in the vehicle.  
śꢀ Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,  
and when it is far away from the driver,  
the engine may not start.  
śꢀ When the Engine Start/Stop button  
is in the ACC or ON position, if any  
door is open, the system checks for the  
smart key. When the smart key is not  
in the vehicle, the “  
” indicator  
will blink and the warning 'Key not in  
vehicle' will come on. When all doors  
are closed, the chime will also sound for  
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in  
the vehicle.  
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NOTICE  
Emergency starting  
To prevent damage to the vehicle:  
śꢀ If the engine stalls while you are in  
motion, do not attempt to shift the  
gear to the P (Park) position.  
If traffic and road conditions permit,  
you may put the gear in N (Neutral)  
while the vehicle is still moving and  
press the Engine Start/Stop button in  
an attempt to restart the engine.  
śꢀ Do not push or tow your vehicle to  
start the vehicle.  
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If the smart key battery is weak or the  
smart key does not work correctly, you  
can start the vehicle by pressing the  
Engine Start/Stop button with the smart  
key in the direction of the picture above.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the vehicle:  
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop  
button for more than 10 seconds except  
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.  
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,  
you cannot normally start the engine.  
Replace the fuse with a 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.  
Turning off the engine  
1. Stop the vehicle and depress the  
brake pedal fully.  
2. Make sure the shift button is in  
P(Park).  
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button  
to the OFF position and apply the  
parking brake.  
For your safety always depress the  
brake pedal before starting the vehicle.  
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To start the vehicle remotely:  
1. Press the door lock button within 10 m  
(32 feet) from the vehicle.  
Remote start (if equipped)  
„ꢀType A  
2. Press the remote start ( ) button for  
over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after  
locking the doors. The hazard warning  
lights will blink.  
3. To turn off the remote start function,  
press the remote start ( ) button  
once.  
śꢀ The remote start ( ) button may not  
operate if the smart key is not within  
10 m (32 feet).  
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„ꢀType B  
śꢀ The vehicle will not remotely start if  
the engine hood or liftgate is opened.  
śꢀ The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the  
remote start function to start.  
śꢀ The engine turns off if you get in the  
vehicle without a registered smart key.  
śꢀ The engine turns off if you do not get  
in the vehicle within 10 minutes after  
remotely starting the vehicle.  
śꢀ Do not idle the engine for a long  
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period.  
You can start the vehicle using the  
Remote Start button of the smart key.  
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If your vehicle is parked and the engine  
System Operation  
is left on for a long period of time, the  
engine will turn off automatically to help  
reduce fuel consumption and prevent  
accidents caused by carbon dioxide  
poisoning.  
Operating Conditions  
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer operates  
when all the following conditions are  
satisfied:  
śꢀ Vehicle speed is below 1.8 mph (3  
km/h), and the gear is shifted to P  
(Park)  
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When all the conditions are satisfied, the  
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off operates and turns  
the engine off automatically after 60  
minutes.  
A timer appears on the instrument  
cluster 30 minutes before vehicle shut  
off.  
śꢀ The brake pedal and accelerator pedal  
are not depressed  
śꢀ The driver’s seat belt is unfastened  
śꢀ The passenger seat is empty  
śꢀ The infotainment system is not being  
updated  
Resetting cluster timer  
To reset the cluster timer, do one of  
following:  
śꢀ Release the accelerator pedal or brake  
pedal after Vehicle Auto-Shut Off is  
complete.  
śꢀ Press the OK button on the steering  
wheel while the timer appears on the  
instrument cluster.  
Deactivating Conditions  
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer turns off  
when one of the situation occur:  
śꢀ Vehicle speed is above 1.8 mph (3  
km/h)  
śꢀ The gear is shifted to R (Reverse), D  
(Drive) or N (Neutral)  
śꢀ The brake pedal or accelerator pedal  
is depressed  
śꢀ The driver’s seat belt is fastened  
śꢀ A passenger is in the passenger’s seat  
CAUTION  
Do not leave a passenger or a pet in  
the vehicle in hot weather since the air  
conditioning system turns off when the  
engine is off.  
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Automatic transmission operation  
The automatic transmission has eight forward speeds and one reverse speed.  
The Individual forward speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position.  
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The indicator in the instrument cluster  
displays the shift button position when  
the ignition switch is in the ON position.  
WARNING  
śꢀ Shifting into P (Park) while the  
vehicle is in motion may cause you to  
lose control of the vehicle.  
śꢀ After the vehicle has stopped, always  
make sure the shift button is in P  
(Park), apply the parking brake, and  
turn the engine off.  
śꢀ When parking on an incline, shift  
the gear to P (Park) and apply the  
parking brake to prevent the vehicle  
from rolling downhill.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or  
death:  
śꢀ ALWAYS check the surrounding  
areas near your vehicle for people,  
especially children, before shifting a  
vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).  
śꢀ Before leaving the driver’s seat,  
always make sure the shift button  
is in the P (Park) position, then set  
the parking brake, and place the  
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF  
position. Unexpected and sudden  
vehicle movement can occur if these  
precautions are not followed.  
śꢀ Do not use the P (Park) position in  
place of the parking brake.  
R (Reverse)  
Use this position to drive the vehicle  
backward.  
śꢀ When using the paddle shifter  
(manual shift mode), do not use  
engine braking (shifting from a  
high gear to lower gear) rapidly on  
slippery roads. The vehicle may slip  
causing an accident.  
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)  
When the vehicle is stopped in R  
(Reverse) or D (Drive) position, if you  
open the driver’s door with the seat  
belt unfastened, the gear is shifted to P  
(Park) position automatically.  
However when the vehicle moves in R  
(Reverse) or D (Drive) position, if you  
open the driver’s door with the seat belt  
unfastened, the gear may be not shifted  
to P (Park) position automatically for  
protecting the automatic transmission.  
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.  
The shift button must be in P (Park)  
before turning the engine off.  
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To stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is  
OFF (button type)  
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.  
Always depress the brake pedal when  
you are shifting from N (Neutral) to  
another gear.  
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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.  
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If you want to stay in N (Neutral) after the  
engine is OFF (in the ACC state), do the  
following.  
1. Turn off Auto Hold and release  
Electronic Parking Brake when the  
engine is running.  
2. Push the N (neutral) button while  
depressing the brake pedal.  
3. When you take your foot off the brake  
pedal, the message ‘Press and hold  
OK button to stay in Neutral when  
vehicle is Off’ (or 'Hold OK button to  
stay in neutral gear position when  
vehicle is Off') will appear on the  
cluster LCD display.  
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4. Press and hold the OK button on  
the steering wheel for more than 1  
second.  
5. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in  
(N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will  
stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)  
will appear on the cluster LCD display,  
press the Engine Start/Stop button  
while depressing the brake pedal.  
D (Drive)  
This is the normal driving position. The  
transmission will automatically shift  
through an 8-gear sequence, providing  
the best fuel economy and power.  
To start the vehicle forward, push the D  
(Drive) button by depressing the brake  
pedal with the engine ON. (button type)  
Then depress the accelerator pedal  
smoothly.  
For extra power when passing another  
vehicle or driving uphill, depress the  
accelerator fully. The transmission will  
automatically down shift to the next  
lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).  
When the vehicle is stopped in D (Drive)  
position, if you open the driver’s door  
with the seat belt unfastened, the gear is  
shifted to P (Park) position automatically.  
(button type)  
However while the vehicle is moving in D  
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s  
door with the seat belt unfastened, the  
gear may not shift to P (Park) position  
automatically to protect the automatic  
transmission.  
However, if you open the driver’s or  
front passenger’s door, the gear will  
automatically shift to P (Park) and the  
Engine Start/ Stop button will change  
to the OFF position.  
NOTICE  
With the gear in N (Neutral) the Engine  
Start/Stop button will be in the ACC  
position. In the ACC position, the doors  
cannot be locked. The battery may  
discharge if left in the ACC position for  
a long time.  
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the  
shift button console, allows the driver to  
switch from NORMAL/COMFORT mode  
to SPORT or ECO mode. (if equipped)  
For more Details, refer to "Drive Mode  
Integrated Control System" later in this  
chapter.  
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Shift-lock system  
Parking  
For your safety, the automatic  
Always come to a complete stop and  
transmission has a shift-lock system  
which prevents shifting the transmission  
from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the  
brake pedal is depressed.  
continue to depress the brake pedal.  
Move the shift button 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.  
To shift the transmission from P (Park)  
into R (Reverse):  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
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.  
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system  
are very hot. Keep away from the  
exhaust system components.  
Do not stop or park over flammable  
materials, such as dry grass, paper or  
leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.  
2. Start the engine or place the ignition  
switch in the ON position.  
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the  
R (Reverse) button. (button type)  
Ignition key interlock system  
(if equipped)  
The ignition key cannot be removed  
unless the shift button is in the P (Park)  
position.  
When the battery is discharged:  
The shift buttons will not function when  
the battery is discharged.  
In emergencies, do the following to  
move the shift button to N (Neutral) on a  
level ground.  
1. Connect the battery cables from  
another vehicle or from a another  
battery to the jump-starting terminals  
inside the engine compartment.  
For more details, refer to “Jump  
Starting” in chapter 7.  
2. Release the parking brake with the  
ignition switch in the ON position.  
3. Shift the gear to the N(Neutral)  
position refer to the “Stay in Neutral  
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter.  
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Press and hold the OK button on the  
steering wheel to stay in Neutral  
LCD display message (button  
type)  
The warning message appears on  
the LCD display, when pushing the  
N(Neutral) button. If you want to stay  
N(Neutral) after turning off the engine,  
press and hold the “OK” button on the  
steering wheel more than 1 second.  
Shifting conditions not met. Reduce  
speed, then shift  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when engine RPM is too  
high, or when driving speed is too fast to  
shift the gear.  
We recommend you decrease the engine  
speed or slow down before shifting the  
gear.  
Vehicle will stay in (N). Change gear  
to cancel  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when pushing the “OK”  
button on the steering wheel after the  
message (“Press and hold OK button  
to stay in Neutral when vehicle is Off”)  
appears on the cluster LCD display. The  
gear stays in N(Neutral) position after  
turning off the engine.  
Press brake pedal to change gear  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the brake pedal is not  
depressed while shifting the gear.  
We recommend you to depress the brake  
pedal and then shift the gear.  
Shift to P after stopping  
NEUTRAL engaged  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the gear is shifted to P  
(Park) while the vehicle is moving.  
The message appears on the LCD  
display, when the N (Neutral) position is  
engaged.  
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P  
(Park).  
Gear already selected  
The message appears on the LCD  
display, when pushing the current shift  
button again.  
PARK engaged  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the gear is shifted to P  
(Park) while the vehicle is moving.  
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P  
(Park).  
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Shift button held down  
Paddle shifter (Manual shift  
mode)  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the shift button is  
pressed continuously or the shift button  
does not properly operate. Clean the  
surroundings of gear shift button.  
If this message appears again, have  
the vehicle inspected by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
Shifter system malfunction! Service  
immediately  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the transmission  
or the shift button does not properly  
operate in the P (Park) position.  
In this case, have the vehicle inspected  
immediately by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
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The paddle shifter is available when the  
shift button is in the D (Drive) position or  
the manual shift mode.  
With the shift button in the D position  
The paddle shifter will operate when the  
vehicle speed is more than 6 mph.  
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once  
to shift up or down one gear and the  
system changes from automatic mode to  
manual shift mode.  
In the manual shift mode, pull the [+]  
or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or  
down one gear.  
Check shift controls  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when there is a malfunction  
with transmission shift button.  
In this case, have the vehicle inspected  
immediately by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
To change back to automatic shift mode  
from manual shift mode, do one of the  
followings :  
-
Pull the [+] paddle shifter for more  
than one second  
-
Press the D button.  
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The manual shift mode also changes  
back to automatic shift mode in one of  
following situations  
Good driving practices  
śꢀ Never move the shift button from  
P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other  
position with the accelerator pedal  
depressed.  
-
When the accelerator pedal is gently  
depressed for more than 6 seconds  
while driving  
śꢀ Never move the shift button into P  
-
When the vehicle stops  
(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).  
Information  
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are pulled  
śꢀ Do not shift the gear to N (Neutral)  
when driving. If the gear is shifted to  
N (Neutral) while driving, the vehicle  
loses the ability to provide engine  
braking. Doing so may increase the  
risk of an accident.  
at the same time, gear shift may not occur.  
Also, shifting the gear back to  
D (Drive) while the vehicle is  
moving may severely damage the  
transmission.  
śꢀ When driving uphill or downhill,  
always shift to D (Drive) for driving  
forward or shift to R (Reverse) for  
driving rearwards. After selecting  
D (Drive) or R (Reverse), check the  
gear position indicated on the cluster  
before driving. If the vehicle moves in  
the opposite direction of the selected  
gear, the engine may turn off and a  
serious accident might occur due to  
degraded brake performance.  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ When driving with shifter paddles,  
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.  
śꢀ Always apply the parking brake when  
leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on  
placing the transmission in P (Park) to  
keep the vehicle from moving.  
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śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ Optimum vehicle performance and  
economy is obtained by smoothly  
depressing and releasing the  
accelerator.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY  
or DEATH:  
śꢀ ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. In a  
collision, an unbelted occupant  
is significantly more likely to be  
seriously injured or killed than a  
properly belted occupant.  
śꢀ Avoid high speeds when cornering or  
turning.  
śꢀ Do not make quick steering wheel  
movements, such as sharp lane  
changes or fast, sharp turns.  
śꢀ The risk of rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control of your  
vehicle at highway speeds.  
śꢀ Loss of control often occurs if two or  
more wheels drop off the roadway  
and the driver over steers to reenter  
the roadway.  
śꢀ In the event your vehicle leaves  
the roadway, do not steer sharply.  
Instead, slow down before pulling  
back into the travel lanes.  
śꢀ HYUNDAI recommends you follow all  
posted speed limits.  
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Dual clutch transmission operation  
The dual clutch transmission has eight forward speeds and one reverse speed.  
The individual speeds are selected automatically when the shift button is in the D  
(Drive) position.  
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śꢀ 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  
śꢀ When rapidly accelerating from a  
lower vehicle speed, the engine  
rpm may increase dramatically as a  
result of clutch slip as the dual clutch  
transmission selects the correct gear.  
This is a normal condition.  
automatic transmission.  
śꢀ When D (Drive) is selected, the  
transmission will automatically  
shift through the gears similar to a  
conventional automatic transmission.  
Unlike a traditional automatic  
śꢀ When accelerating from a stop on  
an incline, press the accelerator  
smoothly and gradually to avoid any  
shudder feeling or jerkiness.  
śꢀ When traveling at a lower vehicle  
speed, if you release the accelerator  
pedal quickly, you may feel engine  
braking before the transmission  
changes gears. This engine braking  
feeling is similar to operating a  
transmission, the gear shifting can  
sometimes be felt and heard as the  
actuators engage the clutches and the  
gears are selected.  
śꢀ The dual clutch transmission  
incorporates a wet-type dual clutch  
mechanism, which allows for better  
acceleration performance and  
manual transmission at low speed.  
śꢀ When driving downhill, you may  
wish to move the gear shift button to  
Manual Shift mode and downshift to  
a lower gear in order to control your  
speed without using the brake pedal  
excessively.  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ During the first 1000 miles (1,500km),  
you may feel that the vehicle may not  
be smooth when accelerating at low  
speed. During this break-in period, the  
shift quality and performance of your  
new vehicle is continuously optimized.  
increased fuel efficiency while driving.  
But it differs from a conventional  
automatic transmission because  
it does not incorporate a torque  
converter. Instead, the transition 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.  
śꢀ The wet-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 launching the vehicle  
from a stop or when traveling at low,  
stop-and-go vehicle speeds.  
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DCT warning messages  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or  
death:  
śꢀ ALWAYS check the surrounding  
areas near your vehicle for people,  
especially children, before shifting a  
vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).  
This warning message is displayed when  
vehicle is driven slowly on a grade and  
the vehicle detects that the brake pedal  
is not applied.  
śꢀ Before leaving the driver’s seat,  
always make sure the shift button  
is in the P (Park) position, then set  
the parking brake, and place the  
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF  
position. Unexpected and sudden  
vehicle movement can occur if these  
precautions are not followed.  
śꢀ Do not use aggressive engine braking  
(shifting from a higher gear to a  
lower gear) on slippery roads. This  
could cause the tires to slip and may  
result in an accident.  
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Steep grade! Press brake pedal  
Driving up hills or on steep grades:  
śꢀ To hold the vehicle on an incline use  
the foot brake or the parking brake.  
NOTICE  
śꢀ Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into D (Drive) or R  
(Reverse).  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ Do not put the shift button in N  
(Neutral) while driving.  
WARNING  
Due to transmission failure, you may  
not continue to drive and the position  
indicator and the position indicator (D,  
P) on the instrument cluster will blink.  
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
and have the system checked.  
śꢀ If the LCD warning is active, the foot  
brake must be applied.  
śꢀ Ignoring the warnings can lead to  
damage to the transmission.  
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„ꢀType B  
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OOSH069013L  
Transmission high temperature  
śꢀ 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  
excessively.  
śꢀ When the clutch temperatures are too  
high, the “Transmission temp. is high!  
Stop safely” warning message will  
appear on the LCD display, a chime  
will sound, and the transmission  
shifting may not be smooth.  
śꢀ 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), and allow  
the transmission to cool.  
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Transmission overheated  
śꢀ If the vehicle continues to be driven  
and the clutch temperatures reach  
the maximum temperature limit, the  
“Transmission Hot! Park with engine  
on” warning will be displayed. When  
this occurs the clutch is disabled  
until the clutch cools to normal  
temperatures.  
śꢀ If you ignore this warning, the driving  
condition may become worse.  
You may experience abrupt shifts,  
frequent shifts, or jerkiness.  
śꢀ The warning will display a time to wait  
for the transmission to cool.  
śꢀ 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), and allow  
the transmission to cool.  
śꢀ When the message “Trans cooled.  
Resume driving.” appears you can  
continue to drive your vehicle.  
śꢀ When possible, drive the vehicle  
smoothly.  
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śꢀ When the message “Trans cooled.  
Resume driving.” appears you can  
continue to drive your vehicle.  
R (Reverse)  
Use this position to drive the vehicle  
backward.  
śꢀ When possible, drive the vehicle  
smoothly.  
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.  
If any of the warning messages in the  
LCD display continue to blink, for your  
safety, contact an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer and have the system checked.  
Transmission ranges  
The indicator in the instrument cluster  
displays the shift button position when  
the ignition switch is in the ON position.  
When the vehicle is stopped in  
R (Reverse) position, if you open  
the driver’s door with the seat belt  
unfastened, the gear is shifted to P (Park)  
position automatically.  
However if the vehicle is moving in  
R(Reverse) position, if the driver's door  
is opened with the seat belt unfastened,  
the gear may not be shifted into P (Park)  
position automatically to protect the dual  
clutch transmission.  
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.  
The shift button must be in P (Park)  
before turning the engine off.  
N (Neutral)  
The wheels and transmission are not  
engaged.  
WARNING  
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.  
Always depress the brake pedal when  
you are shifting from N (Neutral) to  
another gear.  
śꢀ Shifting into P (Park) while the  
vehicle is in motion may cause you to  
lose control of the vehicle.  
śꢀ After the vehicle has stopped, always  
make sure the shift button is in P  
(Park), apply the parking brake, and  
turn the engine off.  
śꢀ When parking on an incline, place  
the shift button in P (Park) and apply  
the parking brake to prevent the  
vehicle from rolling downhill.  
śꢀ For safety, always engage the  
parking brake with the shift button  
in the P (Park) position except for the  
case of emergency parking.  
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.  
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To stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is  
OFF (button type)  
2. Push the N(Neutral) button by  
depressing the brake pedal. If the  
message (“Press and hold the OK  
button on the steering wheel to stay in  
Neutral ”) appears on the cluster LCD  
display, press and hold the OK button  
on the steering wheel for more than 1  
second.  
3. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in  
(N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will  
stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)  
will appear on the cluster LCD display,  
press the Engine Start/Stop button  
while depressing the brake pedal.  
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However, if you open the driver's  
door, the gear will automatically  
shift to P (Park) and the Engine Start/  
Stop button will change to the OFF  
position.  
NOTICE  
With the gear in N (Neutral) the Engine  
Start/Stop button will be in the ACC  
position. Note that the doors cannot  
be locked in the ACC position or the  
battery may discharge if left in the ACC  
position for a long period.  
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If you want to stay in N (Neutral) after the  
engine is OFF (in the ACC state), do the  
following.  
1. Turn off Auto Hold and release  
Electronic Parking Brake when the  
engine is running.  
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D (Drive)  
Shift-lock system  
This is the normal driving position. The  
transmission will automatically shift  
through a 8-gear sequence, providing  
the best fuel economy and power.  
For your safety, the automatic  
transmission has a shift-lock system  
which prevents shifting the transmission  
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R  
(Reverse) or D (Drive) 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 ignition  
switch in the ON position.  
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the  
R (Reverse) button.  
To start the vehicle forward, push the D  
(Drive) button by depressing the brake  
pedal with the engine ON. Then depress  
the accelerator pedal smoothly. For extra  
power when passing another vehicle or  
driving uphill, depress the accelerator  
fully. The transmission will automatically  
downshift to the next lower gear (or  
gears, as appropriate). When the vehicle  
is stopped in D (Drive) position, if you  
open the driver’s door with the seat belt  
unfastened, the gear is shifted to P (Park)  
position automatically.  
However when the vehicle moves in D  
(Drive) position, if you open the driver’s  
door with the seat belt unfastened,  
the gear may be not shifted to P (Park)  
position automatically for protecting the  
dual clutch transmission.  
When the battery is discharged:  
The shift buttons will not function when  
the battery is discharged.  
In emergencies, do the following to  
move the shift button to N (Neutral) on a  
level ground.  
1. Connect the battery cables from  
another vehicle or from a another  
battery to the jump-starting terminals  
inside the engine compartment.  
For more details, refer to “Jump  
Starting” in chapter 8.  
2. Release the parking brake with the  
ignition switch in the ON position.  
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the  
shift button console, allows the driver to  
switch from NORMAL/ COMFORT mode  
to SPORT or ECO mode. (if equipped)  
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode  
Integrated Control System” later in this  
chapter.  
3. Shift the gear to the N(Neutral)  
position refer to the “Stay in Neutral  
when vehicle is Off” in this chapter.  
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Parking  
LCD display message (button  
type)  
Always come to a complete stop and  
continue to depress the brake pedal.  
Press the P (Park) button, apply the  
parking brake, and place the ignition  
switch in the LOCK/OFF position. Take  
the Key with you when exiting the  
vehicle.  
Shifting conditions not met. Reduce  
speed, then shift  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when engine RPM is too  
high, or when driving speed is too fast to  
shift the gear.  
We recommend you decrease the engine  
speed or slow down before shifting the  
gear.  
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.  
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system  
are very hot. Keep away from the  
exhaust system components.  
Press brake pedal to change gear  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the brake pedal is not  
depressed while shifting the gear.  
We recommend you to depress the brake  
pedal and then shift the gear.  
Do not stop or park over flammable  
materials, such as dry grass, paper or  
leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.  
Shift to P after stopping  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the gear is shifted to P  
(Park) while the vehicle is moving.  
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P  
(Park).  
PARK engaged  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the gear is shifted to P  
(Park) while the vehicle is moving.  
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P  
(Park).  
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Press and hold the OK button on the  
steering wheel to stay in Neutral  
Shift button held down  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the shift button is  
pressed continuously or the shift button  
does not properly operate. Clean the  
surroundings of gear shift button.  
If this message appears again, have  
the vehicle inspected by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
The warning message appears on  
the LCD display, when pushing the  
N(Neutral) button. If you want to stay  
N(Neutral) after turning off the engine,  
press and hold the “OK” button on the  
steering wheel more than 1 second.  
Vehicle will stay in (N). Change gear  
to cancel  
Shifter system malfunction! Service  
immediately  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when the transmission  
or the shift button does not properly  
operate in the P (Park) position.  
In this case, have the vehicle inspected  
immediately by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when pushing the “OK”  
button on the steering wheel after the  
message (“Press and hold OK button  
to stay in Neutral when vehicle is Off”)  
appears on the cluster LCD display. The  
gear stays in N(Neutral) position after  
turning off the engine.  
NEUTRAL engaged  
The message appears on the LCD  
display, when the N (Neutral) position is  
engaged.  
Check shift controls  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when there is a malfunction  
with transmission shift button.  
In this case, have the vehicle inspected  
immediately by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
Gear already selected  
The message appears on the LCD  
display, when pushing the current shift  
button again.  
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To change back to automatic shift mode  
from manual shift mode, do one of the  
followings:  
Paddle shifter (Manual shifter  
mode)  
Pull the [+] paddle shifter for more than  
one second Press the D button.  
The manual shift mode also changes  
back to automatic shift mode in one of  
following situations  
-
When the accelerator pedal is gently  
depressed for more than 6 seconds  
while driving  
-
When the vehicle stops  
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Information  
The paddle shifter is available when the  
shift button is in the D (Drive) position or  
the manual shift mode.  
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are pulled  
at the same time, gear shift may not occur.  
With the shift button in the D  
position  
The paddle shifter will operate when the  
vehicle speed is more than 6 mph.  
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once  
to shift up or down one gear and the  
system changes from automatic mode to  
manual shift mode.  
In the manual shift mode, pull the [+]  
or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or  
down one gear.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Good driving practices  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY  
or DEATH:  
śꢀ ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. In a  
collision, an unbelted occupant  
is significantly more likely to be  
seriously injured or killed than a  
properly belted occupant.  
śꢀ Never move the shift button from  
P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other  
position with the accelerator pedal  
depressed.  
śꢀ Never move the shift button 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).  
śꢀ Avoid high speeds when cornering or  
turning.  
śꢀ Do not move the shift button 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.  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ Always apply the parking brake when  
leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on  
placing the transmission in P (Park) to  
keep the vehicle from moving.  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ Do not make quick steering wheel  
movements, such as sharp lane  
changes or fast, sharp turns.  
śꢀ The risk of rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control of your  
vehicle at highway speeds.  
śꢀ Loss of control often occurs if two or  
more wheels drop off the roadway  
and the driver over steers to reenter  
the roadway.  
śꢀ In the event your vehicle leaves  
the roadway, do not steer sharply.  
Instead, slow down before pulling  
back into the travel lanes.  
śꢀ HYUNDAI recommends you follow all  
posted speed limits.  
śꢀ Optimum vehicle performance and  
economy is obtained by smoothly  
depressing and releasing the  
accelerator.  
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BRAKING SYSTEM  
Power-assist brakes  
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes  
that adjust automatically through normal  
usage.  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions:  
śꢀ Do not drive with your foot resting  
on the brake pedal. This will create  
abnormal high brake temperatures,  
excessive brake lining and pad wear,  
and increased stopping distances.  
śꢀ When descending down a long or  
steep hill, use the paddle shifter  
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 temporary loss of braking  
performance.  
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 distance, 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.  
śꢀ 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.  
Information  
śꢀ When the brake pedal is depressed  
under certain driving conditions  
or weather conditions, you may  
temporarily hear a noise. This is  
normal and does not indicate a problem  
with your brakes.  
śꢀ While driving on a road with deicing  
chemicals, brake noise or abnormal  
tire wear may occur due to deicing  
chemicals. In a safe traffic condition,  
additionally apply the brakes to remove  
deicing chemicals on the brake discs  
and pads.  
Applying the brakes lightly will  
indicate whether they have been  
affected in this way. Always test your  
brakes in this fashion after driving  
through deep water. To dry the  
brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to  
heat up the brakes while maintaining  
a safe forward speed until brake  
performance returns to normal.  
Avoid driving at high speeds until the  
brakes function correctly.  
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Emergency braking  
Disc brakes wear indicator  
If there is a problem with the brake  
pedal while driving, emergency braking  
is possible by pulling up and holding  
the EPB switch. Braking is possible only  
while you are holding the EPB switch.  
However, braking distance will be longer  
than normal.  
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.  
NOTICE  
WARNING  
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not  
continue to drive with worn brake pads.  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY  
or DEATH, do not operate the EPB  
while the vehicle is moving except  
in an emergency situation. It could  
damage the brake system and lead to  
an accident.  
Information  
Always replace brake pads as complete  
front or rear axle sets.  
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  
Applying the parking brake  
Information  
During emergency braking, the Parking  
Brake warning light will illuminate to  
indicate that the system is operating.  
NOTICE  
If you continuously notice a noise or  
burning smell when the EPB is used for  
emergency braking, have the system  
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
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To apply EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Pull up the EPB switch.  
Make sure the Parking Brake warning  
light comes on.  
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be  
automatically applied when:  
śꢀ Requested by other systems  
śꢀ The driver turns the vehicle off while  
Auto Hold is operating.  
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Releasing the parking brake  
Information  
śꢀ For your safety, you can engage EPB  
even though the Engine Stop/Start  
button is in the OFF position (only if  
battery power is available), but you  
cannot release it.  
śꢀ For your safety, depress the brake  
pedal and release the parking brake  
manually with the EPB switch when  
you drive downhill or when backing up  
the vehicle.  
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NOTICE  
To release EPB (Electronic Parking  
Brake):  
śꢀ If the Parking Brake warning light is  
still on even though the EPB has been  
released, have the system checked  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
śꢀ Do not drive your vehicle with EPB  
applied. It may cause excessive brake  
pad and brake rotor wear.  
1. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to  
the ON or START position.  
2. Press the EPB switch while depressing  
the brake pedal.  
Make sure the Parking Brake warning  
light goes off.  
śꢀ Satisfy the following conditions  
1. Ensure seat belts are fastened and the  
doors, hood and liftgate are closed.  
2. With the engine running, depress the  
brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to  
R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual shift  
mode.  
3. Depress the accelerator pedal.  
Make sure the Parking Brake warning  
light goes off.  
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śꢀ NEVER allow anyone who is  
unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch  
the EPB switch. If EPB is released  
unintentionally, serious injury may  
occur.  
Warning messages  
śꢀ Only release EPB when you are  
seated inside the vehicle with your  
foot firmly on the brake pedal.  
NOTICE  
śꢀ Do not apply the accelerator pedal  
while the parking brake is engaged.  
If you depress the accelerator pedal  
with EPB engaged, a warning will  
sound and a message will appear.  
Damage to the parking brake may  
occur.  
śꢀ Driving with the parking brake on  
can overheat the braking system and  
cause premature wear or damage  
to brake parts. Make sure EPB is  
released and the Parking Brake  
warning light is off before driving.  
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To release EPB, fasten seatbelt and close  
door, hood and liftgate  
śꢀ If you try to drive with EPB applied, a  
warning will sound and a message will  
appear.  
śꢀ If the driver's seat belt is unfastened  
and the engine hood or liftgate is  
opened, a warning will sound and a  
message will appear.  
śꢀ If there is a problem with the vehicle,  
a warning may sound and a message  
may appear.  
Information  
If the situation occurs, depress the brake  
pedal and release EPB by pressing the  
EPB switch.  
śꢀ A clicking sound may be heard while  
operating or releasing the EPB. These  
conditions are normal and indicate that  
EPB is functioning properly.  
śꢀ When leaving your keys with a parking  
attendant or assistant, make sure to  
inform him/her how to operate EPB.  
WARNING  
śꢀ Whenever leaving the vehicle or  
parking, always come to a complete  
stop and continue to depress the  
brake pedal.  
Shift the gear into P (Park), pull  
up the EPB switch, and press the  
Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF  
position. Take the Key with you when  
leaving the vehicle.  
Vehicles not fully engaged in P (Park)  
with the parking brake set are at risk  
for moving inadvertently and causing  
injury to yourself or others.  
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EPB malfunction  
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning  
light illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop  
button is pressed to the ON position and  
goes off in approximately 3 seconds if  
the system is operating normally.  
If the EPB warning light remains on,  
comes on while driving, or does not  
come on when the Engine Start/Stop  
button is pressed to the ON position,  
this indicates that the EPB may have  
malfunctioned.  
If this occurs, have the system checked  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
The EPB warning light may illuminate  
when the ESC indicator comes on to  
indicate that ESC is not working properly,  
but it does not indicate a malfunction of  
EPB.  
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AUTO HOLD turning Off!  
Press brake pedal  
When the conversion from Auto Hold to  
EPB is not working properly a warning  
will sound and a message will appear.  
NOTICE  
śꢀ If the EPB warning light is still on,  
have the system checked by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
śꢀ If the Parking Brake warning light  
does not illuminate or blinks even  
though the EPB switch was pulled  
up, EPB may not be applied.  
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śꢀ If the Parking Brake warning light  
blinks when the EPB warning light is  
on, press the switch, and then pull it  
up. Repeat this one more time. If the  
EPB warning does not go off, have  
the system checked by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
Parking brake automatically engaged  
When EPB is applied while Auto Hold  
is activated, a warning will sound and a  
message will appear.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Parking brake warning light  
Auto Hold (if equipped)  
Check the Parking Brake  
warning light by pressing the  
Engine Stop/Start button to the  
ON position.  
Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a  
standstill even though the brake pedal is  
not depressed after the driver brings the  
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing  
the brake pedal.  
This light will be illuminated when the  
parking brake is applied with the Engine  
Stop/Start button in the START or ON  
position.  
To apply:  
Before driving, be sure the parking  
brake is released and the Parking Brake  
warning light is OFF.  
If the Parking Brake warning light  
remains on after the parking brake is  
released while the engine is running,  
there may be a malfunction in the  
brake system. Immediate attention is  
necessary.  
If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle  
immediately. If that is not possible,  
use extreme caution while operating  
the vehicle and only continue to drive  
the vehicle until you can reach a safe  
location.  
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1. With the driver’s door, engine hood  
and liftgate (vehicle equipped with  
shift button) closed, then press the  
AUTO HOLD switch. The white AUTO  
HOLD indicator will come on and the  
system will be in the standby position.  
When the EPB (Electronic Parking  
Brake) does not release  
If the EPB does not release normally,  
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
by loading the vehicle on a flatbed tow  
truck and have the system checked.  
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To cancel:  
OTM060057L  
2. When you stop the vehicle completely  
by depressing the brake pedal, Auto  
Hold maintains the brake pressure  
to hold the vehicle stationary. The  
indicator changes from white to  
green.  
OTM060012  
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.  
2. Press the AUTO HOLD switch.  
The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.  
3. The vehicle will remain stationary  
even if you release the brake pedal.  
4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be  
released.  
WARNING  
To prevent, unexpected and sudden  
vehicle movement, ALWAYS press your  
foot on the brake pedal to cancel the  
Auto Hold before you:  
To release:  
-
-
Drive downhill.  
Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse,  
vehicle equipped with shift button).  
If you depress the accelerator pedal  
with the gear in D (Drive), R (Reverse,  
vehicle equipped with shift button) or  
Manual shift mode or R(vehicle equipped  
with shift button), the Auto Hold will be  
released automatically and the vehicle  
will start to move. The AUTO HOLD  
indicator changes from green to white.  
-
Park the vehicle.  
WARNING  
When Auto Hold is automatically  
released by depressing the accelerator  
pedal, always take a look around your  
vehicle.  
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal  
for a smooth start.  
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WARNING  
Information  
śꢀ The Auto Hold does not operate when:  
- The driver's door is opened  
- The engine hood is opened  
śꢀ Depress the accelerator pedal slowly  
when you start the vehicle.  
śꢀ For your safety, cancel Auto Hold  
when you drive downhill, back up the  
vehicle or park the vehicle.  
- The liftgate is opened (vehicle  
equipped with shift button)  
- The gear is in P (Park)  
NOTICE  
- The gear is in R (Reverse, vehicle  
If there is a malfunction with the  
driver's door or engine hood open  
detection system, Auto Hold may not  
work properly. Contact an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
equipped with shift lever)  
- EPB is applied  
śꢀ For your safety, the Auto Hold  
automatically switches to EPB when:  
- The driver's door is opened  
- The engine hood is opened  
Warning messages  
„ꢀType A  
„ꢀType B  
- The vehicle is in a standstill for more  
than 10 minutes  
- The vehicle is standing on a steep  
slope  
- The vehicle moved several times  
- The liftgate is opened  
In these cases, the Parking Brake  
warning light comes on, the AUTO  
HOLD indicator changes from green  
to white, and a warning sound and a  
message will appear to inform you that  
EPB has been automatically engaged.  
Before driving off again, depress the  
brake pedal, check the surrounding  
area near your vehicle and release the  
parking brake manually with the EPB  
switch.  
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Parking brake automatically engaged /  
Parking brake automatically applied  
When EPB is applied while Auto Hold  
is activated, a warning will sound and a  
message will appear.  
śꢀ While operating Auto Hold, you may  
hear mechanical noise. However, it is  
normal operating noise.  
NOTICE  
If the AUTO HOLD indicator changes  
to yellow, Auto Hold is not working  
properly. Contact an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
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Deactivating AUTO HOLD... Press brake  
pedal  
When the conversion from Auto Hold to  
EPB is not working properly a warning  
will sound and a message will appear.  
When this message is displayed, Auto  
Hold and EPB may not operate. For your  
safety, depress the brake pedal.  
AUTO HOLD conditions not met.  
Close door, hood and liftgate.  
When you press the AUTO HOLD switch,  
if the driver's door and engine hood are  
not closed, a warning will sound and a  
message will appear on the cluster LCD  
display.  
Press the AUTO HOLD switch after  
closing the driver's door and hood.  
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Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO  
HOLD  
If you did not apply the brake pedal when  
you release Auto Hold by pressing the  
AUTO HOLD switch, a warning will sound  
and a message will appear.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Using ABS  
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  
WARNING  
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.  
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
system will not prevent accidents  
due to improper or dangerous driving  
maneuvers. Even though vehicle  
control is improved during emergency  
braking, always maintain a safe  
distance between you and objects  
ahead of you. Vehicle speeds should  
always be reduced during extreme  
road conditions. The braking distance  
for vehicles equipped with ABS or ESC  
may be longer than for those without  
these systems in the following road  
conditions.  
ABS does not reduce the time or distance  
it takes to stop the vehicle.  
Always maintain a safe distance from the  
vehicle in front of you.  
ABS will not prevent a skid that results  
from sudden changes in direction, such  
as trying to take a corner too fast or  
making a sudden lane change. Always  
drive at a safe speed for the road and  
weather conditions.  
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability.  
Always steer moderately when braking  
hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel  
movement can still cause your vehicle to  
veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.  
On loose or uneven road surfaces,  
operation of the anti-lock brake system  
may result in a longer stopping distance  
than for vehicles equipped with a  
conventional brake system.  
Drive your vehicle at reduced speeds  
during the following conditions:  
śꢀ Rough, gravel or snow-covered  
roads.  
śꢀ On roads where the road surface is  
pitted or has different surface height.  
śꢀ Tire chains are installed on your  
vehicle.  
The safety features of ABS or ESC  
equipped vehicle should not be tested  
by high speed driving or cornering. This  
could endanger the safety of yourself or  
others.  
ABS is an electronic braking system that  
helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows  
the driver to steer and brake at the same  
time.  
The ABS (  
) warning light will stay  
on for several seconds after the Engine  
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.  
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During that time, 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.  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
WARNING  
If the ABS (  
) warning light is on and  
stays on, you may have a problem with  
the ABS. Your power brakes will work  
normally. To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death, contact your authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
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Electronic Stability Control helps to  
stabilize the vehicle during cornering  
maneuvers.  
NOTICE  
ESC checks where you are steering and  
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC  
applies braking pressure to any one of  
the vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the  
engine management system to assist the  
driver with keeping the vehicle on the  
intended path. It is not a substitute for  
safe driving practices. Always adjust your  
speed and driving to the road conditions.  
When you drive on a road having poor  
traction, such as an icy road, and apply  
your brakes continuously, ABS will be  
active continuously and the ABS (  
)
warning light may illuminate. Pull your  
vehicle over to a safe place and turn the  
vehicle off.  
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning  
light is off, then your ABS system is  
normal.  
Otherwise, you may have a problem  
with your ABS system. Contact an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as  
possible.  
WARNING  
Never drive too fast for the road  
conditions when cornering. ESC will not  
prevent accidents.  
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt  
maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet  
surfaces can result in severe accidents.  
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  
ESC OFF condition  
To cancel ESC operation:  
ESC operation  
ESC ON condition  
When the Engine Start/Stop button is  
in the ON position, ESC and the ESC  
OFF indicator lights illuminate for  
approximately three seconds. After both  
lights go off, ESC is enabled.  
śꢀ State 1  
Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The  
ESC OFF indicator light and/or message  
'Traction Control disabled' will illuminate.  
In this state, the traction control function  
of ESC (engine management) is disabled,  
but the brake control function of ESC  
(braking management) still operates.  
When operating  
When ESC is in operation, the  
ESC indicator light blinks:  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ When ESC activates, the engine may  
not respond to the accelerator as it  
does under routine conditions.  
śꢀ If Cruise Control was in use when ESC  
activates, Cruise Control automatically  
disengages. Cruise Control can be  
reengaged when the road conditions  
allow. See “Cruise Control System”  
later in this chapter (if equipped).  
śꢀ When moving out of the mud or  
driving on a slippery road, the engine  
rpm (revolutions per minute) may  
not increase even if you press the  
accelerator pedal deeply. This is to  
maintain the stability and traction of  
the vehicle and does not indicate a  
problem.  
śꢀ State 2  
Press and hold the ESC OFF button  
continuously for more than 3 seconds.  
The ESC OFF indicator light and/or  
message 'Traction & 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 (braking management)  
are disabled.  
If the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed  
to the OFF position when ESC is off, ESC  
remains off. Upon restarting the vehicle,  
ESC will automatically turn on again.  
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Indicator lights  
NOTICE  
Driving with wheels and tires with  
different sizes may cause the ESC  
Ŷ
ESC indicator light (blinks)  
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.  
Ŷ
ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)  
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 ESC, to maintain wheel  
torque.  
To turn ESC off while driving, press the  
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat  
road surface.  
When the Engine Start/Stop button is  
pressed to the ON position, the ESC  
indicator light illuminates, then goes off  
if the ESC system is operating normally.  
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever  
ESC is operating.  
If the ESC indicator light stays on, your  
vehicle may have a malfunction with  
the ESC system. When this warning light  
illuminates have the vehicle be checked  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as  
soon as possible.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the transmission:  
śꢀ 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 covered by the vehicle warranty.  
Reduce engine power and do not  
spin the wheel(s) excessively while  
these lights are displayed.  
śꢀ When operating the vehicle  
on a dynamometer, make sure  
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light  
illuminated).  
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on  
when ESC is turned off.  
WARNING  
When ESC is blinking, this indicates ESC  
is active:  
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to  
accelerate. NEVER turn ESC off while  
the ESC indicator light is blinking or you  
may lose control of the vehicle resulting  
in an accident.  
Information  
Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or  
standard brake system operation.  
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Driving your vehicle  
VSM OFF condition  
To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC  
OFF button. ESC OFF ( ) indicator light  
will illuminate.  
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF  
button again. The ESC OFF indicator light  
will go out.  
Vehicle Stability Management  
(VSM)  
Vehicle Stability Management is a  
function of the Electronic Stability  
Control (ESC) system. It helps the vehicle  
stay stable when accelerating or braking  
suddenly on wet, slippery and rough  
roads where traction over the four tires  
can suddenly become uneven.  
WARNING  
If the ESC ( ) indicator light or EPS  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions when  
using Vehicle Stability Management:  
śꢀ ALWAYS check the speed and the  
distance to the vehicle ahead. VSM  
is not a substitute for safe driving  
practices.  
(
) warning light stays illuminated  
or blinks, your vehicle may have a  
malfunction with the VSM system.  
When the warning light illuminates  
have the vehicle be checked by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as  
possible.  
śꢀ Never drive too fast for the road  
conditions. VSM will not prevent  
accidents. Excessive speed in bad  
weather, on slippery and uneven  
roads can result in severe accidents.  
NOTICE  
Driving with wheels and tires with  
different sizes may cause the VSM  
system to malfunction. Before replacing  
tires, make sure all four tires and wheels  
are the same size. Never drive the  
vehicle with different sized tires and  
wheels installed.  
VSM operation  
When operating  
When you apply your brakes under  
conditions which may activate ESC, you  
may hear sounds from the brakes, or feel  
a corresponding sensation in the brake  
pedal. This is normal and it means your  
VSM is active.  
Information  
VSM does not operate when:  
śꢀ Driving on a banked road such as  
gradient or incline.  
śꢀ Driving in reverse.  
śꢀ The ESC OFF indicator light is on.  
śꢀ The EPS (Electric power steering)  
warning light ( ) is on or blinks.  
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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)  
Hill-Start Assist Control helps prevent  
the vehicle from rolling backwards  
when starting a vehicle from a stop on  
a hill. The system operates the brakes  
automatically for approximately 2  
seconds and releases the brake after 5  
seconds or when the accelerator pedal is  
depressed.  
WARNING  
OTM060014  
Always be ready to depress the  
accelerator pedal when starting off  
an incline. Hill-Start Assist Control  
activates only for approximately 2  
seconds.  
Downhill Brake Control assists the driver  
to descend down a steep hill without  
having to depress the brake pedal.  
The system automatically applies the  
brakes to maintain vehicle speed below  
a certain speed and allows the driver  
to concentrate on steering the vehicle  
down hill.  
Information  
śꢀ Hill-Start Assist Control does not  
operate when the gear is shifted to P  
(Park) or N (Neutral).  
The system is turned off whenever the  
engine is turned off.  
śꢀ Hill-Start Assist Control activates even  
when the ESC (Electronic Stability  
Control) is off. However, it does not  
activate, when ESC does not operate  
normally.  
Press the button to turn on the system  
and press the button again to turn it off.  
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System operation  
Mode  
Indicator  
Description  
Press the Downhill Brake Control button when vehicle  
speed is under 37 mph (60 km/h). Downhill Brake  
Control will turn on and enter the standby mode. The  
system does not turn on if vehicle speed is over 37 mph  
(60 km/h).  
Standby  
Green light on  
In the standby mode, Downhill Brake Control will  
activate under the following conditions:  
śꢀThe hill is steep enough.  
śꢀThe brake pedal or accelerator pedal is not depressed.  
Activated  
śꢀVehicle speed is within 2~25 mph (4~40 km/h) range  
(within 1.5~5 mph (2.5~8 km/h) when reversing).  
Green light blink  
Within the activation speed range 2~25 mph (4~40  
km/h), the driver can control the vehicle speed by  
depressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.  
Downhill Brake Control will turn off under the following  
conditions:  
śꢀThe Downhill Brake Control button is pressed again.  
śꢀVehicle speed is over 37 mph (60 km/h).  
Green light off  
Green light on  
Yellow light on  
Deactivated  
Downhill Brake Control will be deactivated but maintain  
the standby mode under the following conditions:  
śꢀThe hill is not steep enough.  
śꢀVehicle speed is between 25~37 mph (40~60 km/h).  
The yellow warning light illuminates when the system  
may have malfunctioned or may not work properly  
during activation. If this occurs, Downhill Brake Control  
is deactivated. Have the system be inspected by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
System  
malfunction  
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Information  
śꢀ Downhill Brake Control may not  
deactivate on steep inclines even though  
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal is  
depressed.  
śꢀ Downhill Brake Control may not  
always maintain vehicle speed at a  
certain speed.  
śꢀ Downhill Brake Control does not  
operate when:  
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- The gear is in P (Park).  
- ESC is activated.  
śꢀ Noise or vibration may occur from the  
brakes when Downhill Brake Control is  
activated.  
Downhill Brake Control disabled. Control  
vehicle speed (manually)  
When Downhill Brake Control is not  
working properly this warning message  
will appear on the cluster LCD display  
and you will hear a warning sound. If  
this occurs, control vehicle speed by  
depressing the brake pedal.  
śꢀ The rear stop light comes on when  
Downhill Brake Control is activated.  
WARNING  
Always turn off Downhill Brake Control  
on normal roads. The system might  
activate inadvertently from the standby  
mode when driving through speed  
bumps or making sharp curves.  
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Wet brakes can be dangerous! The  
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is  
driven through standing water or if it  
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop as  
quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet brakes  
may cause the vehicle to pull to one side.  
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes  
lightly until the braking action returns to  
normal. If the braking action does not  
return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe  
to do so and call an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer for assistance.  
DO NOT drive with your foot resting on  
the brake pedal. Even light, but constant  
pedal pressure can result in the brakes  
overheating, brake wear, and possibly  
even brake failure.  
Good braking practices  
WARNING  
Whenever leaving the vehicle or  
parking, always come to a complete  
stop and continue to depress the brake  
pedal. Shift the gear to the P (Park)  
position, then apply the parking brake,  
and press the Engine Start/Stop button  
to the OFF position.  
Vehicles parked with the parking brake  
not applied or not fully engaged may  
roll inadvertently and may cause injury  
to the driver and others. ALWAYS apply  
the parking brake before exiting the  
vehicle.  
If a tire goes flat while you are driving,  
apply the brakes gently and keep the  
vehicle pointed straight ahead while you  
slow down. When you are moving slowly  
enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off  
the road and stop in a safe location.  
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal  
when the vehicle is stopped to prevent  
the vehicle from rolling forward.  
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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) delivers engine  
power to front and rear wheels for  
maximum traction. 4WD is useful when  
extra traction is required, such as when  
driving on, muddy, wet, or snow-covered  
roads.  
NOTICE  
śꢀ Do not drive in water if the level  
is higher than the bottom of the  
vehicle.  
śꢀ Check your brake condition once  
you are out of mud or water. Depress  
the brake pedal several times as you  
move slowly until you feel normal  
braking return.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY  
or DEATH:  
śꢀ Shorten your scheduled  
maintenance interval if you drive in  
off-road conditions such as sand,  
mud or water (see "Maintenance  
Under Severe Usage Conditions"  
section in chapter 9).  
śꢀ Do not drive in conditions that  
exceed the vehicles intended  
design such as challenging off-road  
conditions.  
śꢀ Avoid high speeds when cornering or  
śꢀ Always wash your vehicle thoroughly  
after off road use, especially the  
bottom of the vehicle.  
turning.  
śꢀ Do not make quick steering wheel  
movements, such as sharp lane  
changes or fast, sharp turns.  
śꢀ The risk of a rollover is greatly  
increased if you lose control of your  
vehicle at highway speeds.  
śꢀ Loss of control often occurs if two or  
more wheels drop off the roadway  
and the driver over steers to reenter  
the roadway.  
śꢀ Be sure to equip the vehicle with four  
tires of the same size and type.  
śꢀ Make sure that a full time 4WD  
vehicle is towed by a flat bed tow  
truck.  
śꢀ In the event your vehicle leaves  
the roadway, do not steer sharply.  
Instead, slow down before pulling  
back into the travel lanes.  
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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) operation  
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) mode selection  
Transfer  
mode  
Selection  
button  
Indicator  
light  
Description  
In the 4WD AUTO mode, under normal  
operating conditions, onventional 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 automatically.  
Use this mode when driving on normal  
roads.  
If you select the "Driving force  
distribution" in the cluster, Driving force  
distribution (4WD) state is displayed.  
4WD AUTO  
(4WD LOCK is  
deactivated)  
(not  
illuminated)  
In the 4WD LOCK mode, the system is  
deactivated when vehicle speed is over  
37 mph (60 km/h) and the mode is shifted  
to 4WD AUTO mode. If the vehicle speed  
slows down to 37 mph (60 km/h), the  
mode shifts back to the 4WD LOCK mode.  
If 4WD Lock is activated, the driving force  
distribution in the cluster is not displayed.  
Use this mode when driving up or down  
steep inclines, driving off-road, driving on  
sandy and muddy roads, etc., to maximize  
traction  
4WD LOCK  
(illuminated)  
WARNING  
If 4WD warning light ( ) stays on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a  
malfunction with the 4WD system. When the 4WD warning light ( ) illuminates have  
the vehicle be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.  
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Auto Four Wheel Drive mode (normal  
CAUTION  
When driving on normal roads,  
deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode by  
pushing the 4WD LOCK button (4WD  
LOCK indicator light goes off). Driving  
on normal roads with the 4WD LOCK  
mode, especially, when cornering  
may cause mechanical noise or  
driving) (if equipped)  
If the 4WD system determines there is a  
need for four wheel drive, the engine's  
driving power is distributed to all four  
wheels automatically.  
vibration. The noise and vibration will  
disappear when the 4WD LOCK mode is  
deactivated. Prolonged driving with the  
noise and vibration may damage some  
parts of the power train.  
NOTICE  
śꢀ When the 4WD LOCK mode is  
deactivated, a sensation may be felt  
as the driving power is delivered  
entirely to the front wheels.  
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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) selection  
(if equipped)  
OTMA060012  
Selected mode  
Description  
śꢀUse this mode when driving on normal roads.  
śꢀUnder 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 automatically.  
Auto 4WD  
(Normal driving)  
-
śꢀUse this mode when driving on slippery roads.  
śꢀThe engine’s driving power is properly distributed to  
the wheels, to help start the vehicle stably on slippery  
roads or keep tires from slipping.  
SNOW  
Be sure to maintain Auto 4WD mode when driving on normal roads. If you drive with  
the 4WD Lock mode on normal roads or curved roads, it may damage 4WD parts and  
cause vibration and noise. However, vibration and noise are normal conditions that will  
disappear when Auto 4WD mode is selected. Also, when the vehicle is changed from  
4WD Lock to Auto 4WD, a sensation may be felt as driving power is delivered to the  
rear wheels.  
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Driving in sand or mud  
For safe 4WD operation  
śꢀ Maintain slow and constant speed.  
Operate the accelerator pedal slowly  
to ensure safe driving (wheel-slip  
prevention).  
Before driving  
śꢀ Make sure all passengers are wearing  
seat belts.  
śꢀ Sit upright and closer to the steering  
wheel than usual. Adjust the steering  
wheel to a position comfortable for  
you to drive.  
śꢀ Keep sufficient distance between your  
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.  
śꢀ Reduce vehicle speed and always  
check the road condition.  
Driving on snow-covered or icy roads  
śꢀ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,  
sudden brake applications, and sharp  
turns to prevent getting stuck.  
śꢀ Start off slowly by applying the  
accelerator pedal gently.  
śꢀ When the vehicle is stuck in snow,  
sand or mud, the tires may not  
operate.  
śꢀ Use snow tires or tire chains.  
śꢀ Keep sufficient distance between your  
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.  
śꢀ This is to protect the transmission and  
śꢀ Apply engine braking during  
deceleration by using the paddle  
shifter (manual shift mode) and  
manually selecting a lower gear.  
not a malfunction.  
NOTICE  
Moving the vehicle forcibly to get out  
of mud or sand can cause damage/  
overheat of the engine or damage/  
breakdown of the transmission,  
śꢀ Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,  
sudden brake applications, and sharp  
turns to prevent skids.  
differential or 4WD system as well as  
damage to tires. If excessive wheel slip  
occurs after entering a sandy/muddy  
road, the vehicle may fall into the sand/  
mud. When it happens, put a stone or  
a tree branch under the tire, and then  
try to pull out the vehicle, or try to get it  
unstuck by repeatedly moving forwards  
and backwards.  
Information  
When using Snow Tires, mount them on  
all four wheels.  
If a full set of chains is not available for  
an 4WD vehicle when using tire chains,  
chains may be installed on the front wheels  
only.  
For more details on Snow Tires and Tire  
Chains, refer to "Winter Driving" section  
later in this chapter.  
CAUTION  
Mud or snow  
If one of the front or rear wheels  
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc., the  
vehicle can sometimes be driven out by  
engaging the accelerator pedal further;  
however avoid running the engine  
continuously at high rpm because doing  
so could damage the AWD system.  
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Driving your vehicle  
śꢀ When the message “Trans cooled.  
Resume driving” appears you can  
continue to drive your vehicle.  
śꢀ If the warning messages in the LCD  
display continue to blink, for your  
safety, have the system checked by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
Driving up or down hills  
śꢀ Driving uphill  
OTMA060009  
- Before starting off, check if it is  
possible to drive uphill.  
- Drive as straight as possible.  
śꢀ Driving downhill  
- Do not change gear while driving  
downhill. Select gear before driving  
downhill.  
- Drive slowly using engine braking  
while driving downhill.  
- Drive straight as possible.  
OTMA060010  
WARNING  
Transmission overheated  
Exercise extreme caution driving up or  
down steep hills. The vehicle may flip  
over depending on the grade, terrain,  
water and mud conditions.  
śꢀ When driving on muddy and sandy  
roads under the severe condition, the  
transmission could be overheated.  
śꢀ When the transmission is overheated,  
the safe protection mode engages  
and the “Transmission Hot! Park with  
engine on: warning message will  
appear on the LCD display with a  
chime.  
śꢀ 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), and allow  
the transmission to cool.  
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.  
śꢀ If you ignore this warning, the driving  
condition may become worse.  
You may experience abrupt shifts,  
frequent shifts, or jerkiness. To return  
to the normal driving condition, stop  
the vehicle and apply the foot brake  
or shift into P (Park). Then allow the  
transmission to cool for a few minutes  
with engine on, before driving off.  
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Driving through water  
śꢀ Try to avoid driving in deep standing  
water. It may stall your engine and  
clog your exhaust pipes.  
Emergency precautions  
Tires  
When replacing tires, be sure to equip  
all four tires with the same size, type,  
tread patterns, brand and load-carrying  
capacity.  
śꢀ Do not change gear while driving in  
water.  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
Always drive slowly in water. If you  
drive too fast, water may get into the  
engine compartment and wet the  
ignition system causing your vehicle to  
suddenly stop.  
Do not use tire and wheel with 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.  
Additional driving conditions  
In an emergency situation, a compact  
spare tire (if equipped) or Tire Mobility  
Kit (if equipped) may be used. But,  
do not use the compact spare tire  
continuously. Repair or replace the  
original tire as soon as possible to avoid  
failure of the differential or 4WD system.  
śꢀ Become familiar with the off-road  
conditions before driving.  
śꢀ Always pay attention when driving off-  
road and avoid dangerous areas.  
śꢀ Drive slowly when driving in heavy  
wind.  
śꢀ Reduce vehicle speed when  
cornering. The center of gravity  
of 4WD vehicles is higher than  
conventional 2WD vehicles, making  
them more likely to roll over when you  
rapidly turn corners.  
WARNING  
Never start or run the engine while  
an 4WD 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.  
śꢀ Always hold the steering wheel firmly  
when you are driving off-road.  
WARNING  
Do hold the steering wheel tightly  
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.  
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Towing  
WARNING  
4WD vehicles must be towed with  
a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed  
equipment with all the wheels off the  
ground. For more details, refer to  
"Towing" section in chapter 8.  
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.  
Vehicle inspection  
Reducing the risk of a rollover  
śꢀ If the vehicle needs to be operated on  
a vehicle lift do not attempt to stop  
any of the four wheels from turning.  
This could damage the 4WD system.  
śꢀ Never engage the parking brake while  
running the engine on a car lift. This  
may damage the 4WD system.  
Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is  
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).  
SUV’s have higher ground clearance  
and a narrower track to make them  
capable of performing in a wide variety  
of off-road applications. The specific  
design characteristics give them a higher  
center of gravity than ordinary vehicles  
making them more likely to roll over if  
you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles  
have a significantly higher rollover rate  
than other types of vehicles. Due to this  
risk, driver and passengers are strongly  
recommended to buckle their seat belts.  
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person  
is significantly more likely to die than a  
person wearing a seat belt.  
Dynamometer testing  
An 4WD vehicle must be tested on a  
special four wheel chassis dynamometer.  
There are steps that a driver can make  
to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all  
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt  
maneuvers, do not load your roof rack  
with heavy cargo, and never modify your  
vehicle in any way.  
OTM060016L  
[A] : Roll tester (Speedometer),  
[B] : Temporary free roller  
An 4WD vehicle should not be tested  
on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester  
must be used, perform the following  
procedure:  
1. Check the tire pressures  
recommended for your vehicle.  
2. Place the rear wheels on the roll tester  
for a speedometer test as shown in  
the illustration.  
3. Release the parking brake.  
4. Place the front wheels on the  
temporary free roller as shown in the  
illustration.  
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WARNING  
Rollover  
WARNING  
Your vehicle is equipped with tires  
designed to provide safe ride and  
As with other Sports Utility Vehicle  
(SUV), failure to operate this vehicle  
correctly may result in loss of control,  
an accident or vehicle rollover.  
śꢀ Utility vehicles have a significantly  
higher rollover rate than other types  
of vehicles.  
śꢀ Specific design characteristics  
(higher ground clearance, narrower  
track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher  
center of gravity than ordinary  
vehicles.  
śꢀ A SUV is not designed for cornering  
at the same speeds as conventional  
vehicles.  
handling capability. Do not use a size  
and type of tire and wheel that is  
different from the one that is originally  
installed on your vehicle. It can affect  
the safety and performance of your  
vehicle, which could lead to steering  
failure or rollover and 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 nevertheless decide to equip  
your vehicle with any tire/wheel  
combination not recommended by  
HYUNDAI for off road driving, you  
should not use these tires for highway  
driving.  
śꢀ Avoid sharp turns or abrupt  
maneuvers.  
śꢀ In a rollover crash, an unbelted  
person is significantly more likely to  
die than a person wearing a seat belt.  
Make sure everyone in the vehicle is  
properly buckled up.  
WARNING  
Jacked vehicle  
While a full-time 4WD vehicle is being  
raised on a jack, never start the engine  
or cause the tires to rotate.  
There is a danger that rotating tires  
touching the ground could cause the  
vehicle to fall off the jack and to jump  
forward or rearward.  
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Idle Stop and Go helps reduce fuel  
ISG system operation  
consumption by automatically shutting  
down the engine, when the vehicle is  
at a standstill (for example, red stop  
light, stop sign, and traffic jam) subject  
to certain prerequisite conditions being  
satisfied as listed below.  
Prerequisite for activation  
ISG system operates in the following  
situations.  
śꢀ The driver's seatbelt is fastened  
śꢀ The driver's door and hood are closed  
The engine is automatically started upon  
satisfying the starting conditions.  
ISG system is always active, when the  
engine is running.  
śꢀ The brake vacuum pressure is  
adequate  
śꢀ The battery sensor is activated and  
the battery is sufficiently charged  
śꢀ Outside temperature is not too low or  
too high  
Information  
śꢀ The vehicle is driven over a constant  
When the engine is automatically started  
by ISG system, warning lights (for  
example, ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS,  
and parking brake warning light) may  
illuminate for a few seconds due to low  
battery voltage.  
speed and stops  
śꢀ The climate control system satisfies  
the conditions  
śꢀ The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up  
śꢀ ISG related parts are working properly  
śꢀ The incline is gradual  
śꢀ The steering wheel is turned less than  
180 degrees and then the vehicle  
stops  
However, it does not indicate a  
malfunction with ISG system.  
Information  
If the ISG light (white) is turned on on the  
instrument cluster and does not meet the  
ISG system operating conditions, the ISG  
system is not activated.  
When the ISG light (yellow) is on while the  
ISG system meets operating conditions,  
have the system be inspected by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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In the Auto Stop mode, if the engine  
hood is opened, ISG system will be  
deactivated.  
Auto stop  
When ISG is on the engine will be  
stopped automatically when both of the  
following occurs:  
1. Vehicle speed decreases to 0 mph (0  
km/h) full stop condition.  
2. Brake pedal is depressed and gear is  
in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).  
The Auto Stop ( ) indicator illuminates  
in green on the instrument cluster, when  
the engine stops.  
Information  
OTM060017  
Idle stop cannot reoccur again until the  
vehicle speed goes above 3 mph (5 km/h)  
and then returns again to the automatic  
stop conditions as previously mentioned.  
When the system is deactivated, the ISG  
off button indicator will illuminate and  
a message ‘Auto Stop is off. Shift to P or  
N to start engine manually’ appears on  
the cluster LCD display with a warning  
sound.  
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal  
and restart the engine manually.  
Auto start  
When the engine stops automatically by  
ISG, the engine will restart if one of the  
following is done.  
-
-
Release the brake pedal.  
When Auto Hold is activated, take  
your foot off the brake pedal and then  
depress the accelerator pedal.  
-
-
While depressing the brake pedal,  
shift the gear from N (Neutral) or D  
(Drive) to R (Reverse) or P (Park).  
While depressing the brake pedal,  
shift the gear from N (Neutral) to D  
(Drive).  
The Auto Stop ( ) indicator goes to  
white on the instrument cluster, when  
the engine is restarted.  
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„ꢀType A  
„ꢀType B  
LCD display messages  
The messages are displayed on the  
instrument cluster to help use ISG  
system.  
OJX1069071L  
OJX1069070L  
Press brake pedal before driving on / Press  
brake pedal for Auto Start  
When the gear is shifted from N (Neutral)  
to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual  
shift mode without the brake pedal  
depressed, a message will appear on  
the cluster LCD display. To activate auto  
start, depress the brake pedal.  
OJX1069042L  
Auto Stop is Off. Shift to P or N to start  
engine  
When the system is deactivated, the ISG  
off button indicator will illuminate and  
a message will appear on the cluster  
LCD display with a warning sound in the  
following situations.  
-
-
When the engine hood is opened.  
When ISG system is not working  
normally.  
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal  
and restart the engine manually. For your  
safety, restart the vehicle in the P (Park)  
position.  
OJX1069044  
AUTO STOP elapsed time  
AUTO STOP display shows the elapsed  
time of engine stop by the Idle Stop and  
Go system.  
You may check AUTO STOP elapsed time  
in the Utility view on the instrument  
cluster.  
Refer to “View Modes” section in  
chapter 4.  
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ISG system off  
Forced to restart engine  
The engine is automatically restarted in  
the following situations.  
śꢀ The brake vacuum pressure is low  
śꢀ The engine has stopped for about 5  
minutes  
śꢀ The air conditioning is ON with the fan  
speed set to a certain high level  
śꢀ The front defroster is ON  
śꢀ The battery is weak  
śꢀ The cooling and heating performance  
of the climate control system is  
unsatisfactory  
OTM060017  
Press the ISG OFF button to turn off ISG  
system. The ISG OFF button indicator will  
illuminate. To use the system, press the  
ISG OFF button again.  
śꢀ The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) or R  
(Reverse) when Auto Hold is activated  
śꢀ The door is opened or the seatbelt  
is unfastened when Auto Hold is  
activated  
śꢀ The EPB switch is pressed when Auto  
Hold is activated  
The Auto Stop ( ) indicator blinks in  
green for 5 seconds on the instrument  
cluster when the engine is restarted.  
WARNING  
When the engine is in Idle Stop mode,  
the engine may restart without the  
driver taking any action. Before leaving  
the vehicle or working on the engine  
compartment, turn off the engine by  
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP  
button to the OFF position.  
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Driving your vehicle  
ISG malfunction  
Calibrating the Battery Sensor  
ISG system may not operate when there  
is a malfunction with the ISG sensors or  
ISG system.  
The following will occur, when there is a  
malfunction with the ISG system:  
śꢀ The Auto Stop ( ) indicator will  
illuminate in yellow on the instrument  
cluster.  
śꢀ The light on the ISG OFF button will  
illuminate.  
OTMA060001  
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
[A] : Battery sensor  
1. Turn off the engine.  
2. Disconnect all electronic devices  
that were additionally installed after  
the vehicle was delivered, such as  
navigation, dashcam, etc.  
3. After 4 hours with the engine off, turn  
the engine on and off 3 to 4 times.  
Information  
The ISG system may not operate in the  
following situations.  
-
There is a malfunction with the ISG  
system.  
-
-
The battery is weak.  
The brake vacuum pressure is low.  
If this occurs, have the ISG system  
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
NOTICE  
śꢀ Use only a genuine HYUNDAI ISG  
battery for replacement. If not,  
the ISG system may not properly  
operate.  
śꢀ Do not recharge the ISG battery with  
a general battery charger. It may  
damage or explode the ISG battery.  
śꢀ Do not remove the battery cap. The  
battery electrolyte, which is harmful  
to the human body, may leak out.  
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SPORT mode  
SPORT mode provides sporty  
but firm riding.  
In SPORT mode, the fuel  
efficiency may decrease.  
śꢀ When SPORT mode is selected, the  
SPORT indicator will illuminate on the  
instrument cluster.  
śꢀ Whenever the engine is restarted,  
the drive mode will revert back to  
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is  
desired, re-select SPORT mode.  
OTM060058L  
Drive mode may be selected according  
to the driver's preference or road  
condition.  
śꢀ When SPORT mode is activated:  
- The engine rpm will tend to remain  
raised over a certain length of time  
even after releasing the accelerator  
- Upshifts are delayed when  
accelerating  
Drive mode  
The mode changes whenever the DRIVE  
MODE knob is rotated.  
COMFORT mode  
COMFORT mode provides smooth  
driving and comfortable riding.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Various driving situations, which you may  
encounter in SMART mode  
śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes to ECO mode after a certain  
period of time, when you gently  
depress the accelerator pedal (Your  
driving is categorized to be mild.).  
śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes from SMART ECO mode  
to SMART COMFORT mode after a  
certain period of time, when you  
sharply or repetitively depress the  
accelerator pedal.  
SMART mode  
SMART mode selects the  
proper driving mode among  
ECO, COMFORT and SPORT  
by judging the driver's driving  
habits (for example, mild or  
dynamic) from the brake pedal  
depression or the steering  
wheel operation.  
śꢀ Press the DRIVE MODE button to  
activate SMART mode. When SMART  
mode is activated, the indicator  
illuminates on the instrument cluster.  
śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes to SMART COMFORT mode  
with the same driving patterns, when  
the vehicle starts to drive on an  
upward slope of a certain angle. The  
driving mode automatically returns to  
SMART ECO mode, when the vehicle  
enters a leveled road.  
śꢀ The vehicle starts in SMART mode,  
when the engine was turned OFF in  
SMART mode.  
śꢀ SMART mode automatically controls  
gear shifting patterns, engine torque,  
in accordance with the driver's driving  
habits.  
śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes to SMART SPORT, when  
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle  
or repetitively operate the steering  
wheel (Your driving is categorized  
to be sporty.). In this mode, your  
vehicle drives in a lower gear for  
abrupt accelerating/decelerating  
and increases the engine brake  
performance.  
Information  
śꢀ When you mildly drive the vehicle  
in SMART mode, the driving mode  
changes to ECO mode to improve fuel  
efficiency. However, the actual fuel  
efficiency may differ in accordance  
with your driving situations (for  
example, upward/downward slope,  
vehicle deceleration/acceleration).  
śꢀ You may still sense the engine brake  
performance, even when you release  
the accelerator pedal in SMART  
SPORT mode. It is because your  
vehicle remains to be in a lower gear  
over a certain period of time for next  
acceleration. Thus, it is a normal  
driving situation, not indicating any  
malfunction.  
śꢀ When you dynamically drive the  
vehicle in SMART mode by abruptly  
decelerating or sharply curving, the  
driving mode changes to SPORT mode.  
However, it may adversely affect fuel  
economy.  
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śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes to SMART SPORT mode  
only in harsh driving situations. In  
most of the normal driving situations,  
the driving mode sets to be either  
in SMART ECO mode or in SMART  
COMFORT mode.  
Limitation of SMART mode  
The SMART mode may be limited in  
following situations. (The OFF indicator  
illuminates in those situations.)  
śꢀ The driver manually moves the shift  
button : It deactivates SMART mode.  
The vehicle drives, as the driver  
manually moves the shift button.  
śꢀ The cruise control is activated : The  
cruise system may deactivate the  
SMART mode. When a higher system  
is set by the cruise system, it starts to  
control vehicle speed and deactivates  
SMART mode. (SMART mode is not  
deactivated just by activing the cruise  
system.)  
śꢀ The transmission oil temperature is either  
extremely low or extremely high : The  
SMART mode can be active in most of  
the normal driving situations. However,  
an extremely high/ low transmission oil  
temperature may temporarily deactivate  
the SMART mode, because the  
transmission condition is out of normal  
operation condition.  
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SPORT mode  
Drive mode  
SPORT mode provides sporty  
but firm riding.  
In SPORT mode, the fuel  
efficiency may decrease.  
śꢀ When SPORT mode is selected, the  
SPORT indicator will illuminate on the  
instrument cluster.  
śꢀ Whenever the engine is restarted,  
the drive mode will revert back to  
COMFORT mode. If SPORT mode is  
desired, re-select SPORT mode.  
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śꢀ When SPORT mode is activated:  
Drive mode may be selected according  
to the driver's preference or road  
condition.  
The mode changes whenever the DRIVE  
knob is rotated.  
- The engine rpm will tend to remain  
raised over a certain length of time  
even after releasing the accelerator  
- Upshifts are delayed when  
accelerating  
COMFORT mode  
COMFORT mode provides smooth  
driving and comfortable riding.  
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Various driving situations, which you may  
SMART mode  
encounter in SMART mode  
SMART mode selects the  
śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes to ECO mode after a certain  
period of time, when you gently  
depress the accelerator pedal (Your  
driving is categorized to be mild.).  
śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes from SMART ECO mode  
to SMART COMFORT mode after a  
certain period of time, when you  
sharply or repetitively depress the  
accelerator pedal.  
proper driving mode among  
ECO, COMFORT and SPORT  
by judging the driver's driving  
habits (for example, mild or  
dynamic) from the brake pedal  
depression or the steering  
wheel operation.  
śꢀ Press the DRIVE MODE button to  
activate SMART mode. When SMART  
mode is activated, the indicator  
illuminates on the instrument cluster.  
śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes to SMART COMFORT mode  
with the same driving patterns, when  
the vehicle starts to drive on an  
upward slope of a certain angle. The  
driving mode automatically returns to  
SMART ECO mode, when the vehicle  
enters a leveled road.  
śꢀ The vehicle starts in SMART mode,  
when the engine was turned OFF in  
SMART mode.  
śꢀ SMART mode automatically controls  
gear shifting patterns, engine torque,  
in accordance with the driver's driving  
habits.  
śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes to SMART SPORT, when  
you abruptly accelerate the vehicle  
or repetitively operate the steering  
wheel (Your driving is categorized  
to be sporty.). In this mode, your  
vehicle drives in a lower gear for  
abrupt accelerating/decelerating  
and increases the engine brake  
performance.  
Information  
śꢀ When you mildly drive the vehicle  
in SMART mode, the driving mode  
changes to ECO mode to improve fuel  
efficiency. However, the actual fuel  
efficiency may differ in accordance  
with your driving situations (for  
example, upward/downward slope,  
vehicle deceleration/acceleration).  
śꢀ You may still sense the engine brake  
performance, even when you release  
the accelerator pedal in SMART  
SPORT mode. It is because your  
vehicle remains to be in a lower gear  
over a certain period of time for next  
acceleration. Thus, it is a normal  
driving situation, not indicating any  
malfunction.  
śꢀ When you dynamically drive the  
vehicle in SMART mode by abruptly  
decelerating or sharply curving, the  
driving mode changes to SPORT mode.  
However, it may adversely affect fuel  
economy.  
śꢀ The driving mode automatically  
changes to SMART SPORT mode  
only in harsh driving situations. In  
most of the normal driving situations,  
the driving mode sets to be either  
in SMART ECO mode or in SMART  
COMFORT mode.  
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Limitation of SMART mode  
The SMART mode may be limited in  
following situations. (The OFF indicator  
illuminates in those situations.)  
śꢀ The driver manually moves the shift  
button : It deactivates SMART mode.  
The vehicle drives, as the driver  
manually moves the shift button.  
śꢀ The cruise control is activated : The  
cruise system may deactivate the  
SMART mode. When a higher system  
is set by the cruise system, it starts to  
control vehicle speed and deactivates  
SMART mode. (SMART mode is not  
deactivated just by activing the cruise  
system.)  
śꢀ The transmission oil temperature is either  
extremely low or extremely high : The  
SMART mode can be active in most of  
the normal driving situations. However,  
an extremely high/ low transmission oil  
temperature may temporarily deactivate  
the SMART mode, because the  
transmission condition is out of normal  
operation condition.  
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS  
Hazardous driving conditions  
Rocking the vehicle  
When hazardous driving elements  
are encountered such as water, snow,  
ice, mud and sand, take the following  
precautions:  
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to  
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn  
the steering wheel right and left to clear  
the area around your front wheels. Then,  
shift back and forth between R (Reverse)  
and a forward gear.  
śꢀ Drive cautiously and maintain a longer  
braking distance.  
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do  
not race the engine.  
śꢀ Avoid abrupt braking or steering.  
śꢀ When your vehicle is stuck in  
snow, mud, or sand, use second  
gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid  
unnecessary wheel spin.  
śꢀ Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other  
non-slip materials under the wheels to  
provide additional traction while the  
vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow,  
or mud.  
To prevent transmission wear, wait until  
the wheels stop spinning before shifting  
gears. Release the accelerator pedal  
while shifting, and press lightly on the  
accelerator pedal while the transmission  
is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in  
forward and reverse directions causes a  
rocking motion that may free the vehicle.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive  
wheel spin occurs, the temperature  
in the tires can increase very quickly.  
If the tires become damaged, a tire  
blow out or tire explosion can occur.  
This condition is dangerous - you and  
others may be injured. Do not attempt  
this procedure if people or objects are  
anywhere near the vehicle.  
Downshifting with an automatic  
transmission while driving on slippery  
surfaces can cause an accident. The  
sudden change in tire speed could  
cause the tires to skid. Be careful when  
downshifting on slippery surfaces.  
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the  
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly  
causing an engine compartment fire  
or other damage. Try to avoid spinning  
the wheels as much as possible to  
prevent overheating of either the tires  
or the engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle  
to spin the wheels above 35 mph (56  
km/h).  
Information  
The ESC system must be turned OFF  
before rocking the vehicle.  
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NOTICE  
Driving in the rain  
If you are still stuck after rocking the  
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle  
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid  
engine overheating, possible damage to  
the transmission, and tire damage. See  
“Towing” section in chapter 8.  
Rain and wet roads can make driving  
dangerous. Here are a few things to  
consider when driving in the rain or on  
slick pavement:  
śꢀ Slow down and allow extra following  
distance. A heavy rainfall makes  
it harder to see and increases the  
distance needed to stop your vehicle.  
Smooth cornering  
Avoid braking or gear changing in  
corners, especially when roads are wet.  
Ideally, corners should always be taken  
under gentle acceleration.  
śꢀ Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if  
equipped)  
śꢀ Replace your windshield wiper blades  
when they show signs of streaking or  
missing areas on the windshield.  
śꢀ Be sure your tires have enough tread.  
If your tires do not have enough tread,  
making a quick stop on wet pavement  
can cause a skid and possibly lead to  
an accident. See “Tire Tread” section  
in chapter 9.  
Driving at night  
Night driving presents more hazards than  
driving in the daylight. Here are some  
important tips to remember:  
śꢀ Slow down and keep more distance  
between you and other vehicles, as it  
may be more difficult to see at night,  
especially in areas where there may  
not be any street lights.  
śꢀ Turn on your headlights to make it  
easier for others to see you.  
śꢀ Driving too fast through large puddles  
can affect your brakes. If you must go  
through puddles, try to drive through  
them slowly.  
śꢀ If you believe your brakes may be wet,  
apply them lightly while driving until  
normal braking operation returns.  
śꢀ Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare  
from other drivers’ headlights.  
śꢀ Keep your headlights clean and  
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly  
aimed headlights will make it much  
more difficult to see at night.  
śꢀ Avoid staring directly at the headlights  
of oncoming vehicles. You could be  
temporarily blinded, and it will take  
several seconds for your eyes to  
readjust to the darkness.  
Hydroplaning  
If the road is wet enough and you are  
going fast enough, your vehicle may  
have little or no contact with the road  
surface and actually ride on the water.  
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when  
the road is wet.  
The risk of hydroplaning increases as  
the depth of tire tread decreases, refer  
to “Tire Tread” section in chapter 9.  
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Driving in flooded areas  
Reducing the risk of a rollover  
Avoid driving through flooded areas  
unless you are sure the water is no  
higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.  
Drive through any water slowly. Allow  
adequate stopping distance because  
brake performance may be reduced.  
Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is  
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).  
SUV’s have higher ground clearance  
and a narrower track to make them  
capable of performing in a wide variety  
of off-road applications. The specific  
design characteristics give them a higher  
center of gravity than ordinary vehicles  
making them more likely to roll over if  
you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles  
have a significantly higher rollover rate  
than other types of vehicles. Due to this  
risk, driver and passengers are strongly  
recommended to buckle their seat belts.  
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person  
is significantly more likely to die than a  
person wearing a seat belt.  
After driving through water, dry the  
brakes by gently applying them several  
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.  
Highway driving  
Tires  
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.  
Under-inflation may overheat or damage  
the tires.  
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,  
which may reduce traction or fail the  
braking operation.  
There are steps that a driver can make  
to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all  
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt  
maneuvers, do not load your vehicle  
with heavy cargo on the roof, and never  
modify your vehicle in any way.  
Information  
Never over-inflate your tires above the  
maximum inflation pressure, as specified  
on your tires.  
WARNING  
Utility vehicles have a significantly  
higher rollover rate than other types of  
vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of  
control:  
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil  
Driving at higher speeds on the highway  
consumes more fuel and is less efficient  
than driving at a slower, more moderate  
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in  
order to conserve fuel when driving on  
the highway.  
śꢀ Take corners at slower speeds than  
you would with a passenger vehicle.  
śꢀ Avoid sharp turns and abrupt  
maneuvers.  
Be sure to check both the engine coolant  
level and the engine oil before driving.  
śꢀ Do not modify your vehicle in any  
way that you would raise the center  
of gravity.  
Drive belt  
A loose or damaged drive belt may  
overheat the engine.  
śꢀ Keep tires properly inflated.  
śꢀ Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.  
WARNING  
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person  
is significantly more likely to die than a  
person wearing a seat belt. Make sure  
all passengers are wearing their seat  
belts.  
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WINTER DRIVING  
The severe weather conditions of winter quickly wear out tires and cause other  
problems. To minimize winter driving problems, you should take the following  
suggestions:  
Snow or icy conditions  
You need to keep sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of  
you.  
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and  
sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices. During deceleration, use engine  
braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may  
cause the vehicle to skid.  
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install  
tire chains on your tires.  
Always carry emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include  
tire chains, tow straps or chains, a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper  
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.  
Snow tires  
WARNING  
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.  
Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.  
We recommend that you use snow tires when road temperature is below 45°F (7°C).  
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure to use the same Inflation pressure  
as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s  
handling in all weather conditions. The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads  
may not be as high as your vehicle’s original equipment tires. Check with the tire dealer  
for maximum speed recommendations.  
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When using tire chains, attach them to  
the drive wheels as follows.  
2WD : Front wheels  
Tire chains  
„ꢀType A  
4WD : All four wheels  
If a full set of chains is not  
available for an 4WD vehicle,  
chains may be installed on the  
front wheels only.  
WARNING  
The use of tire chains may adversely  
affect vehicle handling:  
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śꢀ Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)  
or the chain manufacturer’s  
recommended speed limit,  
whichever is lower.  
„ꢀType B  
śꢀ Drive carefully and avoid bumps,  
holes, sharp turns, and other road  
hazards, which may cause the  
vehicle to bounce.  
śꢀ Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel  
braking.  
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Information  
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are  
thinner than other types of tires, they  
may be damaged by mounting some  
types of tire chains on them. Therefore,  
the use of snow tires is recommended  
instead of tire chains. If tire chains must  
be used, use genuine HYUNDAI Parts  
and install the tire chain after reviewing  
the instructions provided with the tire  
chains. Damage to your vehicle caused  
by improper tire chain use is not covered  
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.  
śꢀ Install tire chains only in pairs and on  
the front tires. It should be noted that  
installing tire chains on the tires will  
provide a greater driving force, but will  
not prevent side skids.  
śꢀ Do not install studded tires without  
first checking local and municipal  
regulations for possible restrictions  
against their use.  
Fabric-type chains must be used on the  
vehicle with 19”/20” tires.  
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Chain Installation  
Winter precautions  
When installing tire chains, follow the  
manufacturer’s instructions and mount  
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly  
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with  
chains installed. If you hear the chains  
contacting the body or chassis, stop and  
tighten them. If they still make contact,  
slow down until the noise stops. Remove  
the tire chains as soon as you begin  
driving on cleared roads.  
When mounting snow chains, park the  
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.  
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning  
Flasher and place a triangular emergency  
warning device behind the vehicle (if  
available). Always place the vehicle in P  
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn  
off the engine before installing snow  
chains.  
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant  
Your vehicle is delivered with high  
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the  
cooling system. It is the only type of  
coolant that should be used because it  
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling  
system, lubricates the water pump and  
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or  
replenish your coolant in accordance  
with the maintenance schedule in  
chapter 9. Before winter, have your  
coolant tested to assure that its freezing  
point is sufficient for the temperatures  
anticipated during the winter.  
Check battery and cables  
Winter temperatures affect battery  
performance. Inspect the battery and  
cables, as specified in chapter 9. The  
battery charging level can be checked  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a  
service station.  
NOTICE  
When using tire chains:  
śꢀ Wrong size chains or improperly  
installed chains can damage your  
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension,  
body and wheels.  
Change to “winter weight” oil if  
necessary  
In some regions during winter, it is  
recommended to use the “winter  
weight” oil with lower viscosity In  
addition, replace the engine oil and filter  
if it is close to the next maintenance  
interval. Fresh engine oil ensures  
optimum engine operation during the  
winter months. For further information,  
refer to chapter 2. When you are not sure  
about a type of winter weight oil, consult  
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
śꢀ Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.  
śꢀ If you hear noise caused by chains  
contacting the body, retighten the  
chain to prevent contact with the  
vehicle body.  
śꢀ To prevent body damage, retighten  
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles  
(0.5~1.0 km).  
śꢀ Do not use tire chains on vehicles  
equipped with aluminum wheels. If  
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.  
śꢀ Use wire chains less than 0.47 in.  
(12mm) thick to prevent damage to  
the chain’s connection.  
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Check spark plugs and ignition system  
Do not let your parking brake freeze  
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in  
chapter 8. If necessary, replace them.  
Also check all ignition wirings and  
components for any cracks, wear-out,  
and damage.  
Under some conditions your parking  
brake can freeze in the engaged position.  
This is most likely to happen when there  
is an accumulation of snow or ice around  
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes  
are wet. When there is the risk that your  
parking brake may freeze, temporarily  
apply it with the gear in P (Park). Also,  
block the rear wheels in advance, so the  
vehicle may not roll. Then, release the  
parking brake.  
To prevent locks from freezing  
To prevent the locks from being frozen,  
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin  
into key holes. When a lock opening is  
already covered with ice, spray approved  
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it.  
When an internal part of a lock freezes,  
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully  
use the heated key to avoid an injury.  
Do not let ice and snow accumulate  
underneath  
Under some conditions, snow and ice  
can build up under the fenders and  
interfere with the steering. When driving  
in such conditions during the severe  
winter, you should check underneath  
the vehicle on a regular basis, to ensure  
that the front wheels and the steering  
components is unblocked.  
Use approved window washer anti-  
freeze solution in system  
To prevent the window washer from  
being frozen, add authorized window  
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified  
on the window washer container.  
Window washer anti-freeze solution is  
available from an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer, and most vehicle accessory  
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or  
other types of anti-freeze solution, to  
prevent any damage to the vehicle paint.  
Carry emergency equipment  
In accordance with weather conditions,  
you should carry appropriate emergency  
equipment, while driving. Some of the  
items you may want to carry include tire  
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,  
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper  
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground  
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.  
Drive your vehicle when water vapor  
condenses and accumulates inside the  
exhaust pipes  
When the vehicle is stopped for a  
long time in winter while the engine is  
running, water vapor may condense and  
accumulate inside the exhaust pipes.  
Water in the exhaust pipes may cause  
noise, etc., but it is drained driving at  
medium to high speed.  
Do not place objects or materials in the  
engine compartment  
Putting objects or materials in the engine  
compartment may cause an engine  
failure or combustion, because they may  
block the engine cooling. Such damage  
will not be covered by the manufacturer’s  
warranty.  
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TRAILER TOWING  
If you are considering to tow with  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions:  
śꢀ If you don’t use the correct  
your vehicle, you should first know  
your country’s legal requirements. As  
laws vary the requirements for towing  
trailers, cars, or other types of vehicles or  
apparatus may differ. When you are not  
sure about a type of winter weight oil,  
consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
equipment and/or drive improperly,  
you can lose control of the vehicle  
when you are pulling a trailer. For  
example, if the trailer is too heavy,  
the braking performance may be  
reduced. You and your passengers  
could be seriously or fatally injured.  
Pull a trailer only if you have followed  
all the steps in this section.  
Remember that trailering is different  
than just driving your vehicle by  
itself. Trailering means changes in  
handling, durability, and fuel economy.  
Successful, safe trailering requires  
correct equipment, and it has to be used  
properly. Damage to your vehicle caused  
by improper trailer towing is not covered  
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.  
This section contains time-tested,  
important trailering tips and safety  
rules. Many of these are important for  
your safety and that of your passengers.  
Please read this section carefully before  
you pull a trailer.  
śꢀ Before towing, make sure the  
total trailer weight, GCW (Gross  
Combination Weight), GVW (Gross  
Vehicle Weight), GAW (Gross Axle  
Weight) and trailer tongue load are  
all within the limits.  
śꢀ When you tow a trailer, make sure to  
turn off the Idle Stop and Go system.  
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Trailer weight  
If you decide to pull a trailer?  
Here are some important points if you  
decide to pull a trailer:  
śꢀ Consider using a sway control. You  
can ask a trailer hitch dealer about  
sway control.  
śꢀ Do not do any towing with your  
vehicle during its first 1,200 miles  
(2,000 km) in order to allow the  
engine to properly break in. Failure to  
heed this caution may result in serious  
engine or transmission damage.  
Tongue Load  
Total Trailer Weight  
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śꢀ When towing a trailer, consult an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for  
What is the maximum safe weight of a  
trailer? It should never weigh more than  
the maximum trailer weight with trailer  
brakes. But even that can be too heavy.  
It depends on how you plan to use your  
trailer. For example, speed, altitude,  
road grades, outside temperature and  
how often your vehicle is used to pull a  
trailer are all important. The ideal trailer  
weight can also depend on any special  
equipment that you have on your vehicle.  
further information on additional  
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.  
śꢀ Always drive your vehicle at a  
moderate speed (less than 60 mph  
(100 km/h)) or posted towing speed  
limit.  
śꢀ On a long uphill grade, do not exceed  
45 mph (70 km/h) or the posted  
towing speed limit, whichever is  
lower.  
śꢀ Carefully observe the weight and load  
limits provided in the following pages.  
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Tongue load  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions:  
śꢀ Never load a trailer with more weight  
in the rear than in the front. The front  
should be loaded with approximately  
60% of the total trailer load; the rear  
should be loaded with approximately  
40% of the total trailer load.  
śꢀ Never exceed the maximum weight  
limits of the trailer or trailer towing  
equipment. Improper loading can  
result in damage to your vehicle and/  
or personal injury. Check weights  
and loading at a commercial scale or  
highway patrol office equipped with  
scales.  
Gross Axle Weight  
Gross Vehicle Weight  
OOSH069130L  
The tongue load is an important weight  
to measure because it affects the  
total Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of  
your vehicle. The trailer tongue should  
weigh a maximum of 10% of the total  
loaded trailer weight, within the limits  
of the maximum trailer tongue load  
permissible.  
Information  
With increasing altitude the engine  
performance decreases. From 1,000 m  
above sea level and for every 1,000 m  
thereafter 10% of vehicle/trailer weight  
(trailer weighter + gross vehicle weight)  
must be deducted.  
After you’ve loaded your trailer,  
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,  
separately, to see if the weights are  
proper. If they aren’t, you may be able  
to correct them simply by moving some  
items around in the trailer.  
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Reference weight and distance when towing a trailer  
Smartstream  
G2.5 GDI  
A/T  
Smartstream  
G2.5 TGDI  
DCT  
Item  
Maximum trailer  
weight  
Without brake system  
1,653 (750)  
2,000 (907)  
2,800 (1,270)  
1,653 (750)  
2,000 (907)  
3,500 (1,588)  
With brake system (PKG OPT)  
With brake system (STD)  
lbs. (kg)  
Maximum permissible static vertical load on the  
coupling device  
lbs. (kg)  
280 (127)  
350 (159)  
Recommended distance from rear wheel center  
to coupling point  
inch (mm)  
49.1 (1,248)  
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Driving your vehicle  
śꢀ Any part of the rear number plate or  
lighting devices of the vehicle must  
not be obscured by the mechanical  
coupling device.  
Trailer towing equipment  
Hitches  
If the rear number plate and/or  
lighting devices can be obscured  
partially by any part of the mechanical  
coupling device, mechanical coupling  
devices that can not be easily  
removed or repositioned without use  
of any tools, except an easily operated  
(for example, an effort not exceeding  
20Nm) release key which is supplied  
by the manufacturer of the coupling  
device, are not permitted for use.  
OTM060050L  
Please note that the mechanical  
coupling device that is fitted and  
not in use must always be removed  
or repositioned if the rear number  
plate and/or rear lighting devices  
are obscured by any part of the  
mechanical coupling device.  
Information  
The mounting hole for hitches are located  
on both sides of the underbody behind the  
rear tires.  
It’s important to have the correct hitch  
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks  
going by, and rough roads are a few  
reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.  
Here are some rules to follow:  
śꢀ A HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessory is  
available at an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
śꢀ Do you have to make any holes in  
the body of your vehicle when you  
install a trailer hitch? If you do, then  
be sure to seal the holes later when  
you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal  
them, carbon monoxide (CO) from  
your exhaust can get into your vehicle,  
as well as dirt and water.  
śꢀ The bumpers on your vehicle are not  
intended for hitches. Do not attach  
rental hitches or other bumper-type  
hitches to them. Use only a frame-  
mounted hitch that does not attach to  
the bumper.  
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Safety chains  
You should always attach chains between  
your vehicle and your trailer.  
Instructions about safety chains may  
be provided by the hitch manufacturer  
or trailer manufacturer. Follow the  
manufacturer’s recommendation for  
attaching safety chains. Always leave just  
enough slack so you can turn with your  
trailer. And, never allow safety chains to  
drag on the ground.  
Driving with a trailer  
Towing a trailer requires a certain  
amount of experience. Before setting  
out for the open road, you must get to  
know your trailer. Acquaint yourself with  
the feel of handling and braking with the  
added weight of the trailer. And always  
keep in mind that the vehicle you are  
driving is now longer and not nearly as  
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.  
Before you start, check the trailer hitch  
and platform, safety chains, electrical  
connector(s), lights, tires and brakes.  
Trailer brakes  
If your trailer is equipped with a braking  
system, make sure it conforms to  
your country’s regulations and that  
it is properly installed and operating  
correctly.  
If your trailer weighs more than the  
maximum trailer weight without trailer  
brakes loaded, then it needs its own  
brakes and they must be adequate. Be  
sure to read and follow the instructions  
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able  
to install, adjust and maintain them  
properly. Be sure not to modify your  
vehicle’s brake system.  
During your trip, occasionally check  
to be sure that the load is secure, and  
that the lights and trailer brakes are still  
working.  
Distance  
Stay at least twice as far behind the  
vehicle ahead as you would when driving  
your vehicle without a trailer. This can  
help you avoid situations that require  
heavy braking and sudden turns.  
Passing  
You will need more passing distance up  
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,  
because of the increased vehicle length,  
you’ll need to go much farther beyond  
the passed vehicle before you can return  
to your lane.  
WARNING  
Do not use a trailer with its own brakes  
unless you are absolutely certain that  
you have properly set up the brake  
system. This is not a task for amateurs.  
Use an experienced, competent trailer  
shop for this work.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Backing up  
WARNING  
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel  
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer  
to the left, move your hand to the left. To  
move the trailer to the right, move your  
hand to the right. Always back up slowly  
and, if possible, have someone guide  
you.  
Do not connect a trailer lighting system  
directly to your vehicle’s lighting  
system. Use an approved trailer wiring  
harness. Failure to do so could result  
in damage to the vehicle electrical  
system and/or personal injury. Consult  
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for  
assistance.  
Making turns  
When you’re turning with a trailer, make  
wider turns than normal. Do this so your  
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,  
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid  
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in  
advance.  
Driving on hills  
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear  
before you start down a long or steep  
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you  
might have to use your brakes so much  
that they would get overheated and may  
not operate efficiently.  
On a long uphill grade, shift down and  
reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70  
km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine  
and transmission overheating.  
If your trailer weighs more than the  
maximum trailer weight without trailer  
brakes and you have a automatic  
transmission, you should drive in D  
(Drive) when towing a trailer.  
Turn signals  
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has  
to have a different turn signal flasher and  
extra wiring. The green arrows on your  
instrument panel will flash whenever you  
signal a turn or lane change. Properly  
connected, the trailer lights will also flash  
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,  
change lanes, or stop.  
When towing a trailer, the green arrows  
on your instrument panel will flash for  
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer  
are burned out. Thus, you may think  
drivers behind you are seeing your  
signals when, in fact, they are not. It’s  
important to check occasionally to be  
sure the trailer bulbs are still working.  
You must also check the lights every time  
you disconnect and then reconnect the  
wires.  
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)  
when towing a trailer will minimize heat  
build-up and extend the life of your  
transmission.  
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NOTICE  
Parking on hills  
Generally, if you have a trailer attached  
to your vehicle, you should not park your  
vehicle on a hill.  
To prevent engine and/or transmission  
overheating:  
śꢀ When towing a trailer on steep  
grades (in excess of 6%) pay close  
attention to the engine coolant  
temperature gauge to ensure the  
engine does not overheat. If the  
needle of the coolant temperature  
gauge moves towards “H” (HOT),  
pull over and stop as soon as it is  
safe to do so, and allow the engine  
to idle until it cools down. You may  
proceed once the engine has cooled  
sufficiently.  
However, if you ever have to park your  
trailer on a hill, here’s how to do it:  
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.  
Turn the steering wheel in the  
direction of the curb (right if headed  
down hill, left if headed up hill).  
2. Shift the gear to P (Park).  
3. Set the parking brake and shut off the  
vehicle.  
śꢀ If you tow a trailer with the maximum  
gross vehicle weight and maximum  
trailer weight, it can cause the  
engine or transmission to overheat.  
When driving in such conditions,  
allow the engine to idle until it cools  
down. You may proceed once the  
engine or transmission has cooled  
sufficiently.  
4. Place wheel chocks under the trailer  
wheels on the down hill side of the  
wheels.  
5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift  
to neutral, release the parking brake  
and slowly release the brakes until the  
trailer chocks absorb the load.  
6. Reapply the brakes and parking  
brakes.  
śꢀ When towing a trailer, your vehicle  
speed may be much slower than the  
general flow of traffic, especially  
when climbing an uphill grade. Use  
the right hand lane when towing a  
trailer on an uphill grade. Choose  
your vehicle speed according to the  
maximum posted speed limit for  
vehicles with trailers, the steepness  
of the grade, and your trailer weight.  
7. Shift the gear to P (Park) when the  
vehicle is parked on a uphill grade and  
in R (Reverse) on a downhill.  
8. Shut off the vehicle and release the  
vehicle brakes but leave the parking  
brake set.  
WARNING  
To prevent serious or fatal injury:  
śꢀ Do not get out of the vehicle without  
the parking brake firmly set. If you  
have left the engine running, the  
vehicle can move suddenly. You and  
others could be seriously or fatally  
injured.  
śꢀ Do not apply the accelerator pedal to  
hold the vehicle on an uphill.  
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Driving your vehicle  
NOTICE  
To prevent vehicle damage:  
śꢀ Due to higher load during trailer  
usage, overheating might occur on  
hot days or during uphill driving.  
If the coolant gauge indicates  
Driving the vehicle after it has been  
parked on a hill  
1. With the gear in P (Park), apply your  
brakes and hold the brake pedal down  
while you:  
śꢀStart your engine;  
over-heating, switch off the air  
conditioner and stop the vehicle in a  
safe area to cool down the engine.  
śꢀShift into gear; and  
śꢀRelease the parking brake.  
2. Slowly remove your foot from the  
brake pedal.  
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of  
the chocks.  
śꢀ Do not switch off the engine while  
the coolant gauge indicates over-  
heating.  
(Keep the engine idle to cool down  
the engine)  
4. Stop and have someone pick up and  
store the chocks.  
śꢀ When towing check transmission  
fluid more frequently.  
Maintenance when towing a  
trailer  
Your vehicle will need service more  
often when you regularly pull a trailer.  
Important items to pay particular  
attention to include engine oil,  
śꢀ If your vehicle is not equipped with  
an air conditioner, you should install  
a condenser fan to improve engine  
performance when towing a trailer.  
transmission fluid, axle lubricant and  
cooling system fluid. Brake condition  
is another important item to frequently  
check. If you’re trailering, it’s a good  
idea to review these items before  
you start your trip. Don’t forget to  
also maintain your trailer and hitch.  
Follow the maintenance schedule that  
accompanied your trailer and check it  
periodically. Preferably, conduct the  
check at the start of each day’s driving.  
Most importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts  
should be tight.  
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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT  
Two labels on your driver’s door sill show  
how much weight your vehicle was  
designed to carry: the Tire and Loading  
Information Label and the Certification  
Label.  
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize  
yourself with the following terms for  
determining your vehicle’s weight  
ratings, from the vehicle’s specifications  
and the Certification Label:  
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)  
This is the maximum allowable weight  
that can be carried by a single axle (front  
or rear). These numbers are shown on  
the Certification Label. The total load on  
each axle must never exceed its GAWR.  
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)  
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual  
Cargo Weight plus passengers.  
Base Curb Weight  
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)  
This is the weight of the vehicle  
including a full tank of fuel and all  
standard equipment. It does not  
include passengers, cargo, or optional  
equipment.  
This is the maximum allowable weight  
of the fully loaded vehicle (including  
all options, equipment, passengers  
and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the  
Certification Label located on the driver’s  
door sill.  
Vehicle Curb Weight  
This is the weight of your new vehicle  
when you picked it up from your dealer  
plus any aftermarket equipment.  
Cargo Weight  
This figure includes all weight added to  
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo  
and optional equipment.  
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)  
This is the total weight placed on each  
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle  
curb weight and all payload.  
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Driving your vehicle  
„ꢀ19 inch  
‡ꢀType A  
The Loading Information Label  
„ꢀ18 inch  
‡ꢀType A  
OTMA060004  
OTMA060002  
‡ꢀType B  
‡ꢀType B  
OTMA060005  
OTMA060003  
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„ꢀ20 inch  
‡ꢀType A  
Vehicle capacity weight  
5 persons : 903 lbs. (410 kg)  
Vehicle capacity weight is the maximum  
combined weight of occupants and  
cargo. If your vehicle is equipped with a  
trailer, the combined weight includes the  
tongue load.  
Seating capacity  
Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2 persons,  
Rear seat : 3 persons)  
OTMA060006  
Seating capacity is the maximum  
‡ꢀType B  
number of occupants including a driver,  
your vehicle may carry. However, the  
seating capacity may be reduced based  
upon the weight of all of the occupants,  
and the weight of the cargo being carried  
or towed. Do not overload the vehicle as  
there is a limit to the total weight, or load  
limit including occupants and cargo, the  
vehicle can carry.  
OTMA060007  
Towing capacity  
The label located on the driver’s door  
sill gives the original tire size, cold  
tire pressures recommended for your  
vehicle, the number of people that can  
be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity  
weight.  
With brake system (PKG OPT) : 2,000 lbs  
(907 kg)  
With brake system (STD) : 2,800 lbs  
(1,270 kg) (GDI) / 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)  
(T-GDI)  
Towing capacity is the maximum trailer  
weight including its cargo weight, your  
vehicle can tow.  
Cargo capacity  
The cargo capacity of your vehicle will  
increase or decrease depending on the  
weight and the number of occupants  
and the tongue load, if your vehicle is  
equipped with a trailer.  
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Driving your vehicle  
Steps for determining correct load  
limit  
1. Locate the statement "The combined  
weight of occupants and cargo should  
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on  
your vehicle's placard.  
2. Determine the combined weight of  
the driver and passengers that will be  
riding in your vehicle.  
3. Subtract the combined weight of the  
driver and passengers from XXX kg or  
XXX lbs.  
WARNING  
Do not overload the vehicle as there  
is a limit to the total weight, or load  
limit, including occupants and cargo,  
the vehicle can carry. Overloading can  
shorten the life of the vehicle. If the  
GVWR or the GAWR is exceeded, parts  
on the vehicle can be broken and it can  
change the handling of your vehicle.  
These could cause you to lose control  
and result in an accident.  
4. The resulting figure equals the  
available amount of cargo and  
luggage load capacity. For example,  
if the "XXX" amount equals 1400  
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb  
passengers in your vehicle, the  
amount of available cargo and  
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.  
(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)  
5. Determine the combined weight of  
luggage and cargo being loaded on  
the vehicle. That weight may not  
safely exceed the available cargo and  
luggage load capacity calculated in  
Step 4.  
6. If your vehicle will be towing a  
trailer, load from your trailer will be  
transferred to your vehicle. Consult  
this manual to determine how this  
reduces the available cargo and  
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.  
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Example 1  
Example 2  
ŧ
ŧ
+
+
Maximum Load  
(1400 lbs.)  
(635 kg)  
Passenger Weight  
(150 lbs. × 2 = 300 lbs.)  
(68 kg × 2 = 136 kg)  
Cargo Weight  
(1100 lbs.)  
(499 kg)  
Maximum Load  
(1400 lbs.)  
(635 kg)  
Passenger Weight  
(150 lbs. × 5 = 750 lbs.)  
(68 kg × 5 = 340 kg)  
Cargo Weight  
(650 lbs.)  
(295 kg)  
Example 3  
ŧ
+
Maximum Load  
(1400 lbs.)  
(635 kg)  
Passenger Weight  
(172 lbs. × 5 = 860 lbs.)  
(78 kg × 5 = 390 kg)  
Cargo Weight  
(540 lbs.)  
(245 kg)  
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Driving your vehicle  
Certification label  
WARNING  
Overloading  
śꢀ Never exceed the GVWR for your  
vehicle, the GAWR for either the front  
or rear axle and vehicle capacity  
weight. Exceeding these ratings  
can affect your vehicle's handling  
and braking ability, and cause an  
accident.  
śꢀ Do not overload your vehicle.  
Overloading your vehicle can cause  
heat buildup in your vehicle's tires  
and possible tire failure, increased  
stopping distances and poor vehicle  
handling-all of which may result in a  
crash.  
OBH059070  
The certification label is located on the  
driver's door sill at the center pillar and  
shows the maximum allowable weight of  
the fully loaded vehicle. This is called the  
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The  
GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle,  
all occupants, fuel and cargo.  
This label also tells you the maximum  
weight that can be supported by the  
front and rear axles, called Gross Axle  
Weight Rating (GAWR).  
NOTICE  
Overloading your vehicle may cause  
damage. Repairs would not be covered  
by your warranty. Do not overload your  
vehicle.  
The total weight of the vehicle, including  
all occupants, accessories, cargo, and  
trailer tongue load must not exceed the  
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or  
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).  
To find out the actual loads on your front  
and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh  
station and weigh your vehicle. Be sure  
to spread out your load equally on both  
sides of the centerline.  
WARNING  
If you carry items inside your vehicle  
(for example, suitcases, tools, packages,  
or anything else), they are moving as  
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop  
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the  
items will keep going and can cause  
an injury if they strike the driver or a  
passenger.  
śꢀ Put items in the cargo area of your  
vehicle. Try to spread the weight  
evenly.  
śꢀ Do not stack items like suitcases  
inside the vehicle above the tops of  
the seats.  
śꢀ Do not leave an unsecured child  
restraint in your vehicle.  
śꢀ When you carry something inside the  
vehicle, secure it.  
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