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Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2016 year). Instruction - part 22

Driving your vehicle

ESC OFF usage

WARNING

CAUTION

When Driving

When the ESC is blinking, this

To prevent damage to the

The ESC OFF mode should only be

indicates the ESC is active:

transaxle:

used briefly to help free the vehicle if

Drive slowly and NEVER

stuck in snow or mud by temporarily

•

Do not allow wheel(s) of one

attempt to accelerate. NEVER

stopping operation of the ESC to

axle to spin excessively while

press the ESC OFF button while

maintain wheel torque.

the ESC, ABS, and brake

the ESC indicator light is blink-

warning lights are displayed.

To turn ESC off while driving, press

ing or you may lose control of

The repairs would not be cov-

the ESC OFF button while driving on

the vehicle resulting in an acci-

ered by the vehicle warranty.

a flat road surface.

dent.

Reduce engine power and do

not spin the wheel(s) exces-

sively while these lights are

displayed.

CAUTION

•

When operating the vehicle on

Driving with varying tire or

a dynamometer, ensure the

wheel sizes may cause the ESC

ESC is turned off (ESC OFF

system to malfunction. When

light illuminated).

replacing tires, make sure they

are the same size as your origi-

nal tires for this vehicle.

✽ NOTICE

Turning the ESC OFF does not

affect ABS or standard brake sys-

tem operation.

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Driving your vehicle

Vehicle Stability Management

VSM operation

✽ NOTICE

(if equipped)

VSM ON condition

The VSM does not operate when:

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

The VSM operates when:

•

Driving on bank road such as gra-

helps ensure the vehicle stays stable

dient or incline

• The Electronic Stability Control

when accelerating or braking sud-

•

Driving rearward.

(ESC) is on.

denly on wet, slippery and rough

•

ESC OFF indicator light is on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately

roads where traction over the four

•

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

above 15 km/h (9 mph) on curve

tires can suddenly become uneven.

warning light (

) is on.

roads.

• Vehicle speed is approximately

WARNING

above 30 km/h (18 mph) when the

Take the following precautions

vehicle is braking on rough roads.

when using the Vehicle Stability

Management (VSM):

When operating

• ALWAYS check the speed and

When you apply your brakes under

the distance to the vehicle

conditions which may activate the

ahead. The VSM is not a sub-

ESC, you may hear sounds from the

stitute for safe driving prac-

brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-

tices.

sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-

• Never drive too fast for the

mal and it means your VSM is active.

road conditions. The VSM sys-

tem will not prevent acci-

dents. Excessive speed in bad

weather, slippery and uneven

roads can result in severe

accidents.

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Driving your vehicle

VSM OFF condition

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

CAUTION

To cancel VSM operation, press the

(if equipped)

ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator

Driving with varying tire or

The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

light (

) will illuminate.

wheel sizes may cause the ESC

helps prevent the vehicle from rolling

system to malfunction. When

To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF

backwards when starting a vehicle

replacing tires, make sure they

button again. The ESC OFF indicator

from a stop on a hill. The system

are the same size as your origi-

light will go out.

operates the brakes automatically for

nal tires for this vehicle.

approximately 2 seconds and releas-

es the brake when the accelerator

WARNING

pedal is depressed or after 2 sec-

If ESC indicator light

(

) or

onds.

EPS warning light (

) stays

on, your vehicle may have a

WARNING

malfunction with the VSM sys-

tem. When the warning light illu-

Always be ready to depress the

minates have the vehicle

accelerator pedal when starting

checked by an authorized

off on a incline. The HAC acti-

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as

vates only for approximately 2

possible.

seconds.

✽ NOTICE

• The HAC does not operate when

the shift lever is in P (Park) or N

(Neutral)

• The HAC activates even though

the ESC

(Electronic Stability

Control) is off but does not acti-

vate when the ESC has malfunc-

tioned.

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Driving your vehicle

Good braking practices

Wet brakes can be dangerous! The

If a tire goes flat while you are driv-

brakes may get wet if the vehicle is

ing, apply the brakes gently and

driven through standing water or if it

keep the vehicle pointed straight

WARNING

is washed. Your vehicle will not stop

ahead while you slow down. When

Whenever leaving the vehicle or

as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet

you are moving slowly enough for it

parking, always come to a com-

brakes may cause the vehicle to pull

to be safe to do so, pull off the road

plete stop and continue to

to one side.

and stop in a safe location.

depress the brake pedal. Move

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

Keep your foot firmly on the brake

the shift lever into the 1st gear

lightly until the braking action returns

pedal when the vehicle is stopped to

(for manual transaxle vehicle) or

to normal, taking care to keep the

prevent the vehicle from rolling for-

P (Park, for automatic transaxle

vehicle under control at all times. If

ward.

vehicle) position, then apply the

the braking action does not return to

parking brake, and place the

normal, stop as soon as it is safe to

ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF

do so and call an authorized

position.

HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

Vehicles with the parking brake

DO NOT drive with your foot resting

not fully engaged are at risk for

on the brake pedal. Even light, but

moving inadvertently and caus-

constant pedal pressure can result in

ing injury to yourself or others.

the brakes overheating, brake wear,

and possibly even brake failure.

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Driving your vehicle

DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM

Active ECO system

• When the Active ECO is activated,

✽ NOTICE

it does not turn off even though the

Active ECO operation

Active ECO is designed on the

engine is restarted again. To turn

assumption of light to mild throttle

off the system, press the active

driving style to control engine and

ECO button again.

transaxle in order to optimize fuel

• If Active ECO is turned off, it will

economy. A person with an aggres-

return to normal mode.

sive throttle driving style may find

the engine performance in Active

ECO on mode to be unsatisfactory,

When Active ECO is activated :

and thus may not realize any fuel

• Engine sound may change.

economy gain. In such an aggressive

• Vehicle speed may slightly be

driver style case, it would be better

reduced.

to keep Active ECO off for best fuel

economy. For best results, it is rec-

• Air conditioner performance may

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be affected.

ommended to compare the perform-

ance of both modes to determine

Active ECO helps improve fuel effi-

which is more effective for your

ciency by controlling the engine and

driving style.

transaxle. Fuel-efficiency is deter-

mined by the driver's driving habits

and road conditions.

• When the Active ECO button is

pressed the ECO indicator (green)

will illuminate to show that the

Active ECO is operating.

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Driving your vehicle

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Cruise control operation

Cruise control switch

WARNING

■ Type A

Take the following precautions:

•

If the cruise control is left on,

(CRUISE indicator light in the

instrument cluster illuminat-

ed) the cruise control can be

activated

unintentionally.

Keep the cruise control sys-

tem off

(CRUISE indicator

OMD051033N

light OFF) when the cruise

■ Type B

control is not in use, to avoid

inadvertently setting a speed.

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•

Use the cruise control system

1.CRUISE indicator

only when traveling on open

2.SET indicator

highways in good weather.

•

Do not use the cruise control

The cruise control system allows you

when it may not be safe to

keep the vehicle at a constant

to drive at speeds above 30 km/h (20

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mph) without depressing the acceler-

speed:

ator pedal.

CRUISE (ON/OFF):

- Driving in heavy or varying

Turns cruise control system on or off.

speed traffic.

CANCEL:

- On slippery

(rainy, icy or

snow covered) roads.

Cancels cruise control operation.

- Hilly or winding roads.

RES+:

- Very windy areas.

Resumes or increases speed.

SET-:

Sets or decreases speed.

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Driving your vehicle

To set cruise control speed

■ Type A

To increase cruise control speed

■ Type A

■ Type A

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■ Type B

OMD050033N

OMD050035N

■ Type B

■ Type B

OUD052036N

3.Push the SET- switch, and release

OUD052033N

OUD052035N

it. The SET indicator light will illu-

1.Push the CRUISE (ON/OFF) but-

minate.

• Push the RES+ switch and hold it,

ton on the steering wheel to turn

while monitoring the SET speed on

4.Release the accelerator pedal.

the system on. The CRUISE indi-

the instrument cluster. Release the

cator will illuminate.

switch when the desired speed is

✽ NOTICE

shown and the vehicle will acceler-

2.Accelerate to the desired speed,

ate to that speed.

which must be more than 30 km/h

The vehicle may slow down or speed

(20 mph).

up slightly while going uphill or

downhill.

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Driving your vehicle

• Push the RES+ switch and release

To decrease cruise control speed

• Lightly tap the brake pedal. When

it immediately. The cruising speed

the vehicle attains the desired

■ Type A

will increase

1.6 km/h

(1 mph)

speed, push the SET- switch.

each time the switch is operated in

this manner.

To temporarily accelerate with the

• Depress the accelerator pedal.

cruise control ON

When the vehicle attains the

Depress the accelerator pedal. When

desired speed, push the SET-

you take your foot off the accelerator,

switch.

the vehicle will return to the previ-

ously set speed.

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■ Type B

If you push the SET- switch. at the

increased speed, the cruise control

will maintain the increased speed.

OUD052036N

• Push the SET- switch and hold it.

Your vehicle will gradually slow

down. Release the switch at the

speed you want to maintain.

• Push the SET- switch and release

it immediately. The cruising speed

will decrease 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph)

each time the switch is operated in

this manner.

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Driving your vehicle

Cruise control will be canceled

•

Depressing the clutch pedal.

✽ NOTICE

when:

(for manual transaxle vehicle)

Each of the previous actions will

•

Moving the shift lever into N

cancel cruise control operation (the

■ Type A

(Neutral).

SET indicator light in the instru-

(for automatic transaxle vehicle)

ment cluster will go off), but only

pressing the CRUISE

(ON/OFF)

•

Decreasing the vehicle speed

button will turn the system off. If

lower than the memory speed by

you wish to resume cruise control

20 km/h (12 mph).

operation, push the RES+ switch

•

Decreasing the vehicle speed to

located on your steering wheel. You

less than approximately 30 km/h

will return to your previously preset

OMD050034N

(20 mph).

speed, unless the system was turned

■ Type B

•

The ESC

(Electronic Stability

off using the CRUISE

(ON/OFF)

Control) is operating. (if equipped)

button.

•

Downshifting to the 2nd gear with

sports mode.

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• Depressing the brake pedal.

• Pressing the CANCEL switch

located on the steering wheel.

• Pushing the CRUISE

(ON/OFF)

button. Both the CRUISE indicator

and the SET indicator will turn OFF.

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Driving your vehicle

To resume preset cruising speed

To turn cruise control off

■ Type A

■ Type A

OMD050035N

OMD050033N

■ Type B

■ Type B

OUD052035N

OUD052033N

Push the RES+ switch. If the vehicle

• Push the CRUISE (ON/OFF) but-

speed is over 30 km/h (20 mph), the

ton (the CRUISE indicator light will

vehicle will resume the preset speed.

go off).

• Turn the engine OFF.

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Driving your vehicle

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Hazardous driving conditions

Rocking the vehicle

WARNING

When hazardous driving conditions

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle

are encountered such as water,

to free it from snow, sand, or mud,

If the tires spin at high speed

the tires can explode, and you or

snow, ice, mud or sand:

first turn the steering wheel right and

left to clear the area around your

others may be injured. Do not

Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-

attempt this procedure if people

front wheels. Then, shift back and

tance for braking.

forth between 1st and R (Reverse,

or objects are anywhere near the

Avoid sudden movements in braking

vehicle.

for manual transaxle vehicle) or R

or steering.

(Reverse) and a forward gear (for

The vehicle can overheat caus-

If stuck in snow, mud, or sand, use

automatic transaxle vehicle). Try to

ing an engine compartment fire

second gear. Accelerate slowly to

avoid spinning the wheels, and do

or other damage. Spin the

avoid spinning the drive wheels.

not race the engine.

wheels as little as possible and

To prevent transaxle wear, wait until

avoid spinning the wheels at

speeds over 56 km/h (35 mph) as

WARNING

the wheels stop spinning before

shifting gears. Release the accelera-

indicated on the speedometer.

Downshifting with an automatic

tor pedal while shifting, and press

transaxle, while driving on slip-

lightly on the accelerator pedal while

pery surfaces can cause an

the transaxle is in gear. Slowly spin-

accident. The sudden change in

ning the wheels in forward and

tire speed could cause the tires

reverse directions causes a rocking

to skid. Be careful when down-

motion that may free the vehicle.

shifting on slippery surfaces.

Use sand, rock salt, or other non-slip

material under the drive wheels to

provide traction when stalled in ice,

snow, or mud.

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Driving your vehicle

Smooth cornering

Driving at night

CAUTION

If you are still stuck after rock-

ing the vehicle a few times, have

the vehicle pulled out by a tow

vehicle to avoid engine over-

heating, possible damage to the

transaxle, and tire damage. See

“Towing” in chapter 6.

To prevent damage to the

transaxle, turn OFF the ESC

prior to rocking the vehicle.

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Avoid braking or gear changing in

Night driving presents more hazards

corners, especially when roads are

than driving in the daylight. Here are

wet. Ideally, corners should always

some important tips to remember:

be taken under gentle acceleration.

• Slow down and keep more dis-

tance between you and other vehi-

cles, as it may be more difficult to

see at night, especially in areas

where there may not be any street

lights.

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

glare from other driver's head-

lights.

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Driving your vehicle

•

Keep your headlights clean and

Driving in the rain

•

Be sure your tires have enough

properly aimed. Dirty or improperly

tread. If your tires do not have

aimed headlights will make it much

enough tread, making a quick stop

more difficult to see at night.

on wet pavement can cause a skid

and possibly lead to an accident.

•

Avoid staring directly at the head-

See “Tire Tread” in chapter 7.

lights of oncoming vehicles. You

could be temporarily blinded, and it

•

Turn on your headlights to make it

will take several seconds for your

easier for others to see you.

eyes to readjust to the darkness.

•

Driving too fast through large pud-

dles can affect your brakes. If you

must go through puddles, try to

drive through them slowly.

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•

If you believe your brakes may be

wet, apply them lightly while driv-

Rain and wet roads can make driving

ing until normal braking operation

dangerous. Here are a few things to

returns.

consider when driving in the rain or

on slick pavement:

• Slow down and allow extra follow-

ing distance. A heavy rainfall

makes it harder to see and increas-

es the distance needed to stop

your vehicle.

• Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if

equipped)

• Replace your windshield wiper

blades when they show signs of

streaking or missing areas on the

windshield.

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Driving your vehicle

WINTER DRIVING

Snow or icy conditions

Snow tires

Use high quality ethylene gly-

col coolant

You need to keep sufficient distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle

WARNING

Your vehicle is delivered with high

in front of you.

quality ethylene glycol coolant in the

Snow tires should be equivalent

Apply the brakes gently. Speeding,

in size and type to the vehicle's

cooling system. It is the only type of

coolant that should be used because

rapid acceleration, sudden brake

standard tires. Otherwise, the

applications, and sharp turns are

safety and handling of your

it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-

ing system, lubricates the water

potentially very hazardous practices.

vehicle may be adversely affect-

During deceleration, use engine

ed.

pump and prevents freezing. Be sure

to replace or replenish your coolant

braking to the fullest extent. Sudden

brake applications on snowy or icy

in accordance with the maintenance

If you mount snow tires on your vehi-

schedule in section 7. Before winter,

roads may cause skids to occur.

cle, make sure to use radial tires of

have your coolant tested to assure

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

the same size and load range as the

that its freezing point is sufficient for

may be necessary to use snow tires.

original tires. Mount snow tires on all

the temperatures anticipated during

Always carry emergency equipment.

four wheels to balance your vehicle’s

the winter.

Some of the items you may want to

handling in all weather conditions.

carry include, tow straps or chains, a

The traction provided by snow tires

flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a

on dry roads may not be as high as

shovel, jumper cables, a window

your vehicle's original equipment

scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-

tires. Check with the tire dealer for

alls, a blanket, etc.

maximum speed recommendations.

✽ NOTICE

Do not install studded tires without

first checking local and municipal

regulations for possible restrictions

against their use.

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