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Hyundai Sonata Turbo (2011 year). Instruction - part 15

Driving your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

(Continued)

A click sound may be heard in the

• On roads where the road surface

engine compartment when the vehicle

is pitted or has different surface

begins to move after the engine is start-

height.

ed. These conditions are normal and

The safety features of an ABS (or

indicate that the anti-lock brake system

ESC) equipped vehicle should not

is functioning properly.

be tested by high speed driving or

cornering. This could endanger the

•

Even with the anti-lock brake system,

safety of yourself or others.

your vehicle still requires sufficient

stopping distance. Always maintain a

safe distance from the vehicle in front

The ABS continuously senses the speed

of you.

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of the wheels. If the wheels are going to

•

Always slow down when cornering.

lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-

The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-

CAUTION

lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the

vent accidents resulting from exces-

wheels.

•

If the ABS warning light is on and

sive speeds.

When you apply your brakes under con-

stays on, you may have a problem

•

On loose or uneven road surfaces,

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

with the ABS. In this case, howev-

operation of the anti-lock brake system

may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the

er, your regular brakes will work

may result in a longer stopping dis-

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation

normally.

tance than for vehicles equipped with a

in the brake pedal. This is normal and it

•

The ABS warning light will stay on

conventional brake system.

means your ABS is active.

for approximately 3 seconds after

In order to obtain the maximum benefit

the ignition switch is ON. During

from your ABS in an emergency situa-

that time, the ABS will go through

tion, do not attempt to modulate your

self-diagnosis and the light will go

brake pressure and do not try to pump

off if everything is normal. If the

your brakes. Press your brake pedal as

light stays on, you may have a

hard as possible or as hard as the situa-

problem with your ABS. Contact

tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

trol the force being delivered to the

soon as possible.

brakes.

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CAUTION

WARNING

•

When you drive on a road having

Never drive too fast for the road

poor traction, such as an icy road,

conditions or too quickly when cor-

and operate your brakes continu-

nering. Electronic stability control

ously, the ABS will be active con-

(ESC) will not prevent accidents.

tinuously and the ABS warning

Excessive speed in turns, abrupt

light may illuminate. Pull your car

maneuvers and hydroplaning on

over to a safe place and stop the

wet surfaces can still result in seri-

engine.

ous accidents. Only a safe and

•

Restart the engine. If the ABS

attentive driver can prevent acci-

warning light is off, then your

dents by avoiding maneuvers that

ABS system is normal.

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cause the vehicle to lose traction.

Otherwise, you may have a prob-

Even with ESC installed, always fol-

Electronic stability control (ESC)

lem with the ABS. Contact an

low all the normal precautions for

The Electronic Stability control

(ESC)

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

driving - including driving at safe

system is designed to stabilize the vehicle

soon as possible.

speeds for the conditions.

during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks

where you are steering and where the

vehicle is actually going. ESC applies the

✽ NOTICE

brakes at individual wheels and

When you jump start your vehicle

intervenes in the engine management

because of a drained battery, the engine

system to stabilize the vehicle.

may not run as smoothly and 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.

• Do not pump your brakes!

• Have the battery recharged before

driving the vehicle.

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The Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)

ESC operation

When operating

system is an electronic system designed

ESC ON condition

When the ESC is in operation,

to help the driver maintain vehicle control

ESC indicator light blinks.

• When the ignition is turned

under adverse conditions. It is not a

ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-

• When the Electronic Stability

-

substitute for safe driving practices.

cator lights illuminate for

Control is operating properly,

Factors including speed, road conditions

approximately

3 seconds,

you can feel a slight pulsation

and driver steering input can all affect

then ESC is turned on.

in the vehicle. This is only the

whether ESC will be effective in

effect of brake control and indi-

• Press the ESC OFF button

preventing a loss of control. It is still your

cates nothing unusual.

for at least half a second after

responsibility to drive and corner at

turning the ignition ON to turn

• When moving out of the mud

reasonable speeds and to leave a

ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator

or driving on a slippery road,

sufficient margin of safety.

will illuminate). To turn the

pressing the accelerator

When you apply your brakes under con-

ESC on, press the ESC OFF

pedal may not cause the

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

button

(ESC OFF indicator

engine rpm (revolutions per

may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the

light will go off).

minute) to increase.

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation

• When starting the engine,

in the brake pedal. This is normal and it

you may hear a slight ticking

ESC operation off

means your ESC is active.

sound. This is the ESC per-

ESC OFF state

forming an automatic system

• To cancel ESC operation,

✽ NOTICE

self-check and does not indi-

press the ESC OFF button

A click sound may be heard in the

cate a problem.

(ESC OFF indicator light illu-

engine compartment when the vehicle

minates).

begins to move after the engine is start-

• If the ignition switch is turned

ed. These conditions are normal and

to LOCK position when ESC

indicate that the Electronic Stability

is off, ESC remains off. Upon

Control System is functioning properly.

restarting the engine, the

ESC will automatically turn

on again.

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ESC OFF usage

■ ESC indicator light

CAUTION

When driving

Driving with varying tire or wheel

• ESC should be turned on for daily driv-

sizes may cause the ESC system to

ing whenever possible.

malfunction. When replacing tires,

• To turn ESC off while driving, press the

make sure they are the same size as

ESC OFF button while driving on a flat

■ ESC OFF indicator light

your original tires.

road surface.

Never press the ESC OFF button while

ESC is operating (ESC indicator light

blinks).

WARNING

If ESC is turned off while ESC is operat-

The Electronic Stability Control sys-

ing, the vehicle may slip out of control.

Indicator light

tem is only a driving aid; use pre-

When ignition switch is turned to ON, the

cautions for safe driving by slowing

indicator light illuminates, then goes off if

down on curved, snowy, or icy

✽ NOTICE

the ESC system is operating normally.

roads. Drive slowly and don’t

• When operating the vehicle on a

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

attempt to accelerate whenever the

dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is

ESC is operating or illuminates when

ESC indicator light is blinking, or

turned off (ESC OFF light illuminat-

ESC fails to operate.

when the road surface is slippery.

ed).

The ESC OFF indicator light comes on

• Turning the ESC off does not affect

ABS or brake system operation.

when the ESC is turned off with the but-

ton.

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Good braking practices

•

After parking the vehicle, check to be

WARNING

sure the parking brake is not engaged

Never press the ESC OFF button

and that the parking brake indicator

WARNING

light is out before driving away.

while ESC is operating.

•

Whenever you leave or park your

•

Driving through water may get the

If the ESC is turned off while ESC is

vehicle, always set the parking

brakes wet. They can also get wet

operating, the vehicle may go out of

brake as far as possible and fully

when the car is washed. Wet brakes

control.

engage the vehicle's transaxle

can be dangerous! Your car will not

To turn ESC off while driving, press

into the P (Park) position. If the

stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.

the ESC OFF button while driving

parking brake is not fully

Wet brakes may cause the car to pull

on a flat road surface.

engaged, the vehicle may move

to one side.

inadvertently and injure yourself

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

and others.

lightly until the braking action returns to

•

All vehicles should always have

normal, taking care to keep the car

the parking brake fully engaged

under control at all times. If the braking

when parking to avoid inadver-

action does not return to normal, stop

tent movement of the vehicle

as soon as it is safe to do so and call

which can injure occupants or

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

pedestrians.

assistance.

•

Don't coast down hills with the car out

of gear. This is extremely hazardous.

Keep the car in gear at all times, use

the brakes to slow down, then shift to a

lower gear so that engine braking will

help you maintain a safe speed.

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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM

WARNING

CAUTION

•

If the cruise control is left on,

During cruise-speed driving of a

(CRUISE indicator light in the

manual transaxle vehicle, do not

instrument cluster illuminated)

shift into neutral without depress-

the cruise control can be activat-

ing the clutch pedal, since the

ed unintentionally. Keep the

engine will be overrevved. If this

cruise control system off

happens, depress the clutch pedal

(CRUISE indicator light OFF)

or release the cruise control ON-

when the cruise control is not in

OFF switch.

use, to avoid inadvertently set-

ting a speed.

✽ NOTICE

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•

Use the cruise control system

During normal cruise control operation,

only when traveling on open

➀ CRUISE indicator

when the SET switch is activated or

highways in good weather.

➁ SET indicator

reactivated after applying the brakes,

•

Do not use the cruise control

the cruise control will energize after

when it may not be safe to keep

approximately 3 seconds. This delay is

The cruise control system allows you to

the car at a constant speed, for

normal.

program the vehicle to maintain a con-

instance, driving in heavy or

stant speed without resting your foot on

varying traffic, or on slippery

the accelerator pedal.

(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or

This system is designed to function

winding roads or over 6% up-hill

above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

or down-hill roads.

•

Pay particular attention to the

driving conditions whenever

using the cruise control system.

•

Be careful when driving downhill

using the cruise control system,

which may increase the vehicle

speed.

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To set cruise control speed:

3. Push the SET- switch, and release it at

To increase cruise control set

the desired speed. The SET indicator

speed:

1. Push the cruise ON-OFF button on the

light in the instrument cluster will illumi-

steering wheel to turn the system on.

Follow either of these procedures:

nate. Release the accelerator at the

The CRUISE indicator light in the

• Push the RES+ switch and hold it. Your

same time. The desired speed will auto-

instrument cluster will illuminate.

vehicle will accelerate. Release the

matically be maintained.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which

switch at the speed you want.

On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow

must be more than 25 mph (40 km/h).

• Push the RES+ switch and release it

down or speed up slightly while going

immediately. The cruising speed will

uphill or downhill.

increase 1.0 mph (1.6 km/h) each time

the RES+ switch is operated in this

manner.

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To temporarily accelerate with the

cruise control on:

If you want to speed up temporarily when

the cruise control is on, depress the

accelerator pedal. Increased speed will

not interfere with cruise control operation

or change the set speed.

To return to the set speed, take your foot

off the accelerator.

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To decrease the cruising speed:

To cancel cruise control, do one

Follow either of these procedures:

of the following:

• Push the SET- switch and hold it. Your

• Press the brake pedal.

vehicle will gradually slow down.

• Press the clutch pedal with a manual

Release the switch at the speed you

transaxle.

want to maintain.

• Shift the shift lever into N (Neutral) with

• Push the SET- switch and release it

an automatic transaxle

immediately. The cruising speed will

• Press the CANCEL switch located on

decrease

1.0 mph (1.6 km/h) each

the steering wheel.

time the SET- switch is operated in this

• Decrease the vehicle speed lower than

manner.

the memory speed by

9 mph (15

km/h).

• Decrease the vehicle speed to less

than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Each of these actions will cancel cruise

control operation (the SET indicator light

in the instrument cluster will go off), but it

will not turn the system off. If you wish to

resume cruise control operation, push

the RES+ switch located on your steering

wheel. You will return to your previously

preset speed.

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To resume cruising speed at

To turn cruise control off, do one

more than approximately 25 mph

of the following:

(40 km/h):

• Push the cruise ON/OFF button (the

If any method other than the cruise

CRUISE indicator light in the instru-

ON/OFF switch was used to cancel cruis-

ment cluster will go off).

ing speed and the system is still activat-

• Turn the ignition off.

ed, the most recent set speed will auto-

Both of these actions cancel cruise con-

matically resume when the RES+ switch

trol operation. If you want to resume

is pushed.

cruise control operation, repeat the steps

It will not resume, however, if the vehicle

provided in “To set cruise control speed”

speed has dropped below approximately

on the previous page.

25 mph (40 km/h).

✽ NOTICE

Always check the road conditions when

pressing the RES+ switch to resume the

speed.

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ACTIVE ECO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Limitation of Active ECO

operation:

If the following conditions occur while

Active ECO is operating, the system

operation is limited even though there is

no change in the ECO indicator.

•

When the coolant temperature is low:

The system will be limited until engine

performance becomes normal.

•

When driving up a hill:

The system will be limited to gain power

when driving uphill because the engine

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torque is restricted.

Active ECO operation

•

When using sports mode:

Active ECO helps improve fuel efficiency

The system will be limited according to

by controlling the engine, transaxle and

the shift location.

air conditioner. But fuel-efficiency can be

•

When the accelerator pedal is deeply

changed by the driver's driving habits

pressed for a few seconds:

and road conditions.

The system will be limited Judging that

• When the Active ECO button is

the driver wants to speed up.

pressed the ECO indicator (green) will

illuminate to show that the Active ECO

is operating.

• When the Active ECO is activated, it

does not turn off even though the

engine is restarted again. To turn off

the system, press the active ECO but-

ton again.

• If Active ECO is turned off, it will return

to the normal mode.

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•

Remember, your vehicle does not

• Use your air conditioning sparingly.

require extended warm-up. After the

The air conditioning system is operat-

WARNING - Engine off dur-

engine has started, allow the engine to

ed by engine power so your fuel econ-

ing motion

run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to plac-

omy is reduced when you use it.

Never turn the engine off to coast

ing the vehicle in gear. In very cold

• Open windows at high speeds can

down hills or anytime the vehicle is

weather, however, give your engine a

reduce fuel economy.

in motion. The power steering and

slightly longer warm-up period.

• Fuel economy is less in crosswinds

power brakes will not function

•

Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

and headwinds. To help offset some of

properly without the engine run-

Lugging is driving too slowly in too high

this loss, slow down when driving in

ning. Instead, keep the engine on

a gear resulting in the engine bucking.

these conditions.

and downshift to an appropriate

If this happens, shift to a lower gear.

gear for engine braking effect. In

Over-revving is racing the engine

addition, turning off the ignition

Keeping a vehicle in good operating con-

beyond its safe limit. This can be avoid-

while driving could engage the

dition is important both for economy and

ed by shifting at the recommended

steering wheel lock resulting in

safety. Therefore, have an authorized

speeds.

loss of vehicle steering which

HYUNDAI dealer perform scheduled

could cause serious injury or

inspections and maintenance.

death.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

Rocking the vehicle

WARNING - ABS

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn

vehicle equipped with ABS.

the steering wheel right and left to clear

the area around your front wheels. Then,

shift back and forth between 1st (First)

•

If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use

and R (Reverse) in vehicles equipped

second gear. Accelerate slowly to

with a manual transaxle or R (Reverse)

avoid spinning the drive wheels.

and any forward gear in vehicles

•

Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or

equipped with an automatic transaxle.

other non-slip material under the drive

Do not race the engine, and spin the

wheels to provide traction when stalled

wheels as little as possible. If you are still

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in ice, snow, or mud.

stuck after a few tries, have the vehicle

pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid

Hazardous driving conditions

engine overheating and possible dam-

When hazardous driving conditions are

WARNING - Downshifting

age to the transaxle.

encountered such as water, snow, ice,

Downshifting with an automatic

mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow

transaxle, while driving on slippery

these suggestions:

CAUTION

surfaces can cause an accident.

• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-

The sudden change in tire speed

Prolonged rocking may cause

tance for braking.

could cause the tires to skid. Be

engine over-heating, transaxle dam-

• Avoid sudden in braking or steering.

careful when downshifting on slip-

age or failure, and tire damage.

pery surfaces.

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WARNING - Spinning tires

Do not spin the wheels, especially

at speeds more than 35 mph (56

km/h). Spinning the wheels at high

speeds when the vehicle is station-

ary could cause a tire to overheat

which could result in tire damage

that may injure bystanders.

✽ NOTICE

The ESC system should be turned OFF

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prior to rocking the vehicle.

Smooth cornering

Driving at night

Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-

Because night driving presents more

WARNING

ners, especially when roads are wet.

hazards than driving in the daylight, here

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

Ideally, corners should always be taken

are some important tips to remember:

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you

under gentle acceleration. If you follow

• Slow down and keep more distance

may attempt to rock the vehicle free

these suggestions, tire wear will be held

between you and other vehicles, as it

by moving it forward and backward.

to a minimum.

may be more difficult to see at night,

Do not attempt this procedure if

especially in areas where there may

people or objects are anywhere

not be any street lights.

near the vehicle. During the rocking

operation the vehicle may suddenly

move forward or backward as it

becomes unstuck, causing injury

or damage to nearby people or

objects.

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Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil

WARNING

High speed travel consumes more fuel

•

Underinflated or overinflated

than urban motoring. Do not forget to

tires can cause poor handling,

check both engine coolant and engine

loss of vehicle control, and sud-

oil.

den tire failure leading to acci-

dents, injuries, and even death.

Drive belt

Always check tires for proper

A loose or damaged drive belt may result

inflation before driving. For prop-

in overheating of the engine.

er tire pressures, refer to “Tires

and wheels” in section 8.

•

Driving on tires with no or insuffi-

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cient tread is dangerous. Worn-

Highway driving

out tires can result in loss of

vehicle control, collisions, injury,

Tires

and even death. Worn-out tires

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to

should be replaced as soon as

specification. Low tire inflation pressures

possible and should never be

will result in overheating and possible

used for driving. Always check

failure of the tires.

the tire tread before driving your

Avoid using worn or damaged tires which

car. For further information and

may result in reduced traction or tire fail-

tread limits, refer to “Tires and

ure.

wheels” in section 7.

✽ NOTICE

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation

pressure shown on the tires.

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