Hyundai Veracruz (2012 year). Instruction - part 8
Features of your vehicle
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Automatic-dimming outside rearview
mirror (AUTO DIM) (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the auto-
matic-dimming outside rearview mirror, it
will operate at the same time you turn on
the auto-dimming function of the electric
chromic inside rearview mirror (ECM).
The automatic-dimming outside rearview
mirror will automatically dim upon detect-
ing glare from vehicles traveling behind
you.
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Folding the outside rearview mirror
To fold the outside rearview mirror, grasp
the housing of the mirror and then fold it
toward the rear of the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicators
3. Speedometer
4. Engine temperature gauge
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Shift position indicator
7. Odometer/Trip computer*
8. Fuel gauge
* : if equipped
* The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
For more details refer to the "Gauges" in the next pages.
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Gauges
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Instrument panel illumination
Tachometer
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When the vehicle’s parking lights or
The tachometer indicates the approxi-
Speedometer
headlights are on, rotate the illumination
mate number of engine revolutions per
The speedometer indicates the forward
control knob to adjust the brightness of
minute (rpm).
speed of the vehicle.
the instrument panel illumination.
Use the tachometer to select the correct
The speedometer is calibrated in miles
shift points and to prevent lugging and/or
per hour and/or kilometers per hour.
over-revving the engine.
When the door is open, or if the engine is
not started within 1 minute, the tachome-
ter pointer may move slightly in ON posi-
tion with the engine OFF. This movement
is normal and will not affect the accuracy
of the tachometer once the engine is run-
ning.
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Features of your vehicle
CAUTION
WARNING
Do not operate the engine within
Never remove the radiator cap
the tachometer's RED ZONE.
when the engine is hot. The engine
This may cause severe engine dam-
coolant is under pressure and
age.
could cause severe burns. Wait
until the engine is cool before
adding coolant to the reservoir.
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Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the
engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheat-
ed engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “If the engine overheats” in section 6.
CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the
“H” position, it indicates overheat-
ing that may damage the engine.
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Features of your vehicle
WARNING - Fuel gauge
Running out of fuel can expose
vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain addition-
al fuel as soon as possible after the
warning light comes on or when the
gauge indicator comes close to the
E level.
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CAUTION
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Avoid driving with a very low fuel
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Fuel gauge
level. If you run out of fuel, it could
Odometer/Tripmeter (if equipped)
cause the engine to misfire and
The fuel gauge indicates the approxi-
Odometer
result in excessive loading of the
mate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
The odometer indicates the total dis-
catalytic converter.
tank. The fuel tank capacity is given in sec-
tance the vehicle has been driven.
tion 8. The fuel gauge is supplemented by
You will also find the odometer useful to
a low fuel warning light, which will illumi-
determine when periodic maintenance
nate when the fuel tank is near empty.
should be performed.
On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
✽ NOTICE
warning light may come on earlier than
Federal and state laws forbid alteration
usual due to the movement of fuel in the
of the odometer of any vehicle with the
tank.
intent to change the mileage registered
on the odometer. The alteration may
void your warranty coverage.
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Features of your vehicle
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Tripmeter
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TRIP A: Tripmeter A
Trip computer (if equipped)
TRIP B: Tripmeter B
The trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information system that
The tripmeter indicates the distance of
displays information related to driving,
individual trips selected by the driver.
including odometer, tripmeter, driving
time, average speed, average fuel con-
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sumption and distance to empty on the
display when the ignition switch is in the
Tripmeter A or B can be selected by
ON position. All stored driving informa-
pressing the TRIP button for less than 1
tion (except odometer) is reset if the bat-
second.
tery is disconnected.
Tripmeter A or B can be reset to 0.0 by
pressing the RESET button for 1 second
or more, and then releasing.
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The odometer is always displayed until
the display is turned off.
Push the TRIP button for less than 1 sec-
ond to select tripmeter, driving time,
average speed, average fuel consump-
tion or distance to empty function as fol-
lows:
Tripmeter A
Tripmeter B
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Odometer
Tripmeter
Distance to empty
The odometer indicates the total dis-
TRIP A : Tripmeter A
tance the vehicle has been driven.
TRIP B : Tripmeter B
You will also find the odometer useful to
This mode indicates the distance of indi-
Average speed
determine when periodic maintenance
vidual trips selected since the last trip-
should be performed.
meter reset.
The meter's working range is from 0.0 to
Driving time
999.9 miles (0.0 to 999.9 km).
Pressing the RESET button for more
than 1 second, when the tripmeter (TRIP
Average fuel consumption
A or TRIP B) is being displayed, clears
the tripmeter to zero (0.0).
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Distance to empty
Average speed
Driving time
This mode indicates the estimated dis-
This mode calculates the average speed
This mode indicates the total time trav-
tance to empty based on the current fuel
of the vehicle since the last average
eled since the last driving time reset.
in the fuel tank and the amount of fuel
speed reset.
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
delivered to the engine. When the
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
driving time is calculated while the
remaining distance is below 30 miles (50
average speed is calculated while the
engine is running.
km), “----” will be displayed and the dis-
engine is running.
The meter’s working range is from
tance to empty indicator will blink.
Pressing the RESET button for more
0:00~99:59.
The meter’s working range is from 30 to
than 1 second, when the average speed
Pressing the RESET button for more
1500 miles (50 to 1500 km).
is being displayed, clears the average
than 1 second, when the driving time is
speed to zero (---).
being displayed, clears the driving time to
zero (0:00).
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✽ NOTICE
AIR
Air bag warning light
• If the vehicle is not on level ground or
BAG
the battery power has been interrupt-
ed, the “Distance to empty” function
may not operate correctly.
This warning light will illuminate for
The trip computer may not register
approximately 6 seconds each time you
additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallons (6
turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
liters) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
tion.
• The fuel consumption and distance to
This light also comes on when the
empty values may vary significantly
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is
based on driving conditions, driving
not working properly. If the AIR BAG
habits, and condition of the vehicle.
warning light does not come on, or con-
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• The distance to empty value is an esti-
tinuously remains on after operating for
mate of the available driving distance.
about 6 seconds when you turned the
Average fuel consumption
This value may differ from the actual
ignition switch to the ON position or start-
This mode calculates the average fuel
driving distance available.
ed the engine, or if it comes on while
consumption from the total fuel used and
driving, have the SRS inspected by an
the distance since the last average con-
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authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
sumption reset. The total fuel used is cal-
culated from the fuel consumption input.
Warnings and indicators
For an accurate calculation, drive more
All warning lights are checked by turning
than 0.03 miles (50 m).
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
Pressing the RESET button for more than
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
1 second, when the average fuel con-
should be checked by an authorized
sumption is being displayed, clears the
HYUNDAI dealer.
average fuel consumption to zero (----).
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If any
are still on, this indicates a situation that
needs attention. When releasing the
parking brake, the brake system warning
light should go off. The fuel warning light
will stay on if the fuel level is low.
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Features of your vehicle
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Electronic brake force distri-
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Anti-lock brake system
bution (EBD) system warning
Seat belt warning
(ABS) warning light
light
If two warning lights shown
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt
This light illuminates if the ignition switch
system illuminate at the
warning light will blink for approximately
is turned ON and goes off in approxi-
same time while driving, your
6 seconds each time you turn the ignition
mately 3 seconds if the system is operat-
vehicle may have a malfunc-
switch ON, regardless of belt fastening.
ing normally.
tion with the ABS and EBD
The warning light will blink again for
If the ABS warning light remains on,
system.
approximately 6 seconds when starting
comes on while driving, or does not
In this case, your ABS and regular brake
the engine.
come on when the ignition switch is
system may not work normally. Have the
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
turned to the ON position, this indicates
vehicle checked by an authorized
when the ignition switch is turned ON
that there may be a malfunction with the
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
and/or START or if it is disconnected
ABS.
after the ignition switch is turned ON, the
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
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seat belt warning light and the seat belt
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
If the ABS warning light or EBD warn-
warning chime will operate for approxi-
soon as possible. The normal braking
ing light is on and stays on, the
mately 6 seconds until the belt is fas-
system will still be operational, but with-
speedometer or odometer/tripmeter
tened. If the driver's seat belt is not fas-
out the assistance of the anti-lock brake
may not work. In this case, have your
tened when the vehicle speed exceeds 6
system.
vehicle checked by an authorized
mph (10 km/h), the seat belt warning light
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
and chime will operate for approximately
11 times with a pattern of 6 seconds on
and 24 seconds off until the belt is fas-
WARNING
tened or the vehicle speed decreases
If the both ABS and brake warning
below 3 mph (5 km/h).
lights are on and stay on, your vehi-
cle’s brake system will not work nor-
mally during sudden braking. In this
case, avoid high speed driving and
abrupt braking. Have your vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
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Features of your vehicle
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Turn signal indicator
Engine oil pressure
CAUTION
warning light
If the oil pressure warning light
stays on while the engine is run-
The blinking green arrows on the instru-
This warning light indicates the engine oil
ning, serious engine damage may
ment panel show the direction indicated
pressure is low.
result. The oil pressure warning
by the turn signals. If the arrow comes on
light comes on whenever there is
If the warning light illuminates while driv-
but does not blink, blinks more rapidly
insufficient oil pressure. In normal
ing:
than normal, or does not illuminate at all,
operation, it should come on when
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
a malfunction in the turn signal system is
the ignition switch is turned on,
stop.
indicated. Your dealer should be consult-
then go out when the engine is
2. With the engine off, check the engine
ed for repairs.
started. If the oil pressure warning
oil level. If the level is low, add oil as
This indicator also blinks when the haz-
light stays on while the engine is
required.
ard warning switch is turned on.
running, there is a serious malfunc-
If the warning light remains on after
tion.
adding oil or if oil is not available, call an
If this happens, stop the car as
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authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
soon as it is safe to do so, turn off
High beam indicator
the engine and check the oil level. If
CAUTION
the oil level is low, fill the engine oil
to the proper level and start the
If the engine is not stopped imme-
This indicator illuminates when the head-
engine again. If the light stays on
diately after the engine oil pressure
lights are on and in the high beam posi-
with the engine running, turn the
warning light is illuminated, severe
tion or when the turn signal lever is pulled
engine off immediately. In any
damage could result.
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
instance where the oil light stays on
when the engine is running, the
engine should be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer before
the car is driven again.
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3. Do not drive the vehicle if leaks are
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Parking brake & brake fluid
found, the warning light remains on or
Low tire pressure
warning light
the brakes do not operate properly.
indicator
Have the vehicle towed to any author-
Parking brake warning
ized HYUNDAI dealer for a brake sys-
The low tire pressure telltale comes on
This light is illuminated when the parking
tem inspection and necessary repairs.
for 3 seconds after the ignition switch is
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual-
turned to the ON position.
the START or ON position. The warning
diagonal braking system. This means you
If the warning light does not come on, or
light should go off when the parking
still have braking on two wheels even if
continuously remains on after coming on
brake is released while engine is run-
one of the brake circuits is damaged or
for about 3 seconds when you turned the
ning.
malfunctions. With only one of the circuits
ignition switch to the ON position, the
The parking brake warning chime will
working, more than normal pedal travel
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
sound to remind you that the parking
and greater pedal pressure are required
working properly. If this occurs, have your
brake is applied when you are driving
to stop the car. Also, the car will not stop
vehicle checked by an authorized
above 10 km/h (6 mph). Always release
in as short a distance with only a portion
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
of the brake system working. If the
the parking brake before you drive.
This warning light will also illuminate if
brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a
one or more of your tires is significantly
lower gear for additional engine braking
Low brake fluid level warning
under-inflated. You should stop and
and stop the car as soon as it is safe to
check your tires as soon as possible. If
If the warning light remains on, it may
do so.
the warning light illuminates while driv-
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
To check bulb operation, check whether
ing, reduce vehicle speed immediately
reservoir is low.
the parking brake and brake fluid warning
and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard braking
If the warning light remains on:
light illuminates when the ignition switch
and overcorrecting at the steering wheel.
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
is in the ON position.
Inflate the tires to the proper pressure as
location and stop your vehicle.
indicated on the vehicle’s tire information
2. With the engine stopped, check the
placard.
WARNING
brake fluid level immediately and add
Driving the vehicle with a warning
fluid as required. Then check all brake
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light on is dangerous. If the brake
components for fluid leaks.
The TPMS is not a replacement for nor-
warning light remains on, have the
brakes checked and repaired imme-
mal tire maintenance. Tire inflation
should be checked on a regular basis.
diately by an authorized HYUNDAI
Refer to the TPMS instructions and
dealer.
warnings in section 5.
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The warning light also comes on and
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WARNING - Low tire pres-
stays on when there is a problem with the
Shift pattern indicator
sure
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Significantly low tire pressure
If this happens, the system may not mon-
makes the vehicle unstable and can
itor the tire pressure. Have the system
This indicator displays which automatic
contribute to loss of vehicle control
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
transaxle shift position is selected.
and increased braking distances.
dealer as soon as possible.
Continued driving on low pressure
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tires will cause the tires to overheat
WARNING - Safe stopping
Charging system warning
and fail.
light
•
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
This warning light indicates a malfunction
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of either the generator or electrical
•
If you feel any vehicle instability,
TPMS (Tire Pressure
charging system.
immediately take your foot off the
Monitoring System)
If the warning light comes on while the
TPMS
accelerator, apply the brakes
malfunction indicator
gradually and with light force,
vehicle is in motion:
and slowly move to a safe posi-
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
The TPMS malfunction indicator comes
tion off the road.
2. With the engine off, check the genera-
on for 3 seconds after the ignition switch
tor drive belt for looseness or break-
is turned to the ON position. If the warn-
age.
ing light does not come on, or continu-
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob-
ously remains on after coming on for
lem exists somewhere in the electrical
about 3 seconds when you turned the
charging system. Have an authorized
ignition switch to the ON position, the
HYUNDAI dealer correct the problem
Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not
as soon as possible.
working properly. If this occurs, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
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•
When the battery is weak, if the igni-
Door and tailgate ajar
Immobilizer indicator
tion switch is depressed, the indicator
warning light
(if equipped)
will blink and you will not be able to
start the engine. However, you may still
This warning light illuminates when a
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
be able to start the engine by inserting
door (or tailgate) is not closed securely
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
the smart key in the ignition switch. If
with the ignition switch in any position.
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or the
smart key system related parts have a
The warning light indicates which door
light goes off.
problem, the indicator blinks.
(or tailgate) is open.
•
When the smart key is in the vehicle, if
the ignition switch is depressed, the
indicator will illuminate for a few min-
utes to indicate that you will be able to
start the engine, and if the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position, the
indicator will illuminate until the engine
is started. However, when the smart
key is not in the vehicle, if the ignition
switch is depressed, the indicator will
blink for a few minutes to indicate that
you will not be able to start the engine,
and the ignition switch is not rotated.
•
When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position from the ACC position
without the smart key in the vehicle,
the indicator light turns off after blink-
ing.
•
When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position and the indicator turns
off after
2 seconds, the system may
have a problem. Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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This light will also illuminate when the
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Low fuel level warning light
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
ESC indicator (Electronic
ESC
tion, and will go out in a few seconds
Stability Control)
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
while driving, or does not illuminate when
Type A
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
should add fuel as soon as possible.
position, take your vehicle to your near-
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
est authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
or with the fuel level below “E” can cause
have the system checked.
onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
the engine to misfire and damage the
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
the driving conditions and under normal
catalytic converter.
drivable, but have the system checked by
driving conditions, the ESC light will
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer promptly.
remain off. When a slippery or low trac-
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tion condition is encountered, the ESC
will operate, and the ESC indicator will
Low washer fluid level
CAUTION
warning light (if equipped)
blink to indicate the ESC is operating.
•
Prolonged driving with the
Emission
Control
System
This warning light indicates the washer
Type B
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
fluid reservoir is near empty. Refill the
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
nated may cause damage to the
washer fluid as soon as possible.
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
emission control systems which
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
could effect drivability and/or fuel
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onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
economy.
the driving conditions. Under normal driv-
Malfunction indicator (MIL)
•
If the Emission Control System
ing conditions, the ESC indicator will
(check engine light)
CHECK
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi-
remain off. When a slippery or low trac-
nates, potential catalytic converter
tion condition is encountered, the ESC
This indicator light is part of the Engine
damage is possible which could
will operate, and the ESC indicator will
Control System which monitors various
result in loss of engine power.
blink to indicate the ESC is operating.
emission control system components. If
Have the Engine Control System
But, if the ESC system malfunctions the
this light illuminates while driving, it indi-
inspected as soon as possible by
indicator illuminates and stays on. Take
cates that a potential malfunction has
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI
been detected somewhere in the emis-
dealer and have the system checked.
sion control system.
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Cruise SET indicator
ESC
ESC OFF indicator
Cruise indicator
SET
OFF
CRUISE indicator
Type A
The indicator light illuminates when the
CRUISE
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
cruise function switch
(COAST/SET or
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
RES/ACCEL) is ON.
but should go off after approximately 3
The cruise SET indicator light in the
The indicator light illuminates when the
seconds. To switch to ESC function off,
instrument cluster is illuminated when
cruise control system is enabled.
press the ESC OFF button. The ESC
the cruise control switch (COAST/SET or
The cruise indicator light in the instru-
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
RES/ACCEL) is pushed. The cruise SET
ment cluster is illuminated when the
the ESC is deactivated. If this indicator
indicator light does not illuminate when
cruise control ON-OFF button on the
stays on when ESC OFF is not selected,
the cruise control switch (CANCEL) is
steering wheel is pushed.
the ESC may have a malfunction. Take
pushed or the system is disengaged.
your car to an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
The indicator light turns off when the
er and have the system checked.
cruise control ON-OFF button is pushed
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again. For more information about the
use of cruise control, refer to
“Cruise
Key reminder warning chime
Type B
control system” in section 5.
If the driver’s door is opened while the
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
ignition key is left in the ignition switch
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
(ACC or LOCK position), the key
but should go off after approximately 3
reminder warning chime will sound. This
seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode,
is to prevent you from locking your keys
press the ESC OFF button. The ESC
in the vehicle. The chime sounds until the
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
key is removed from the ignition switch or
the ESC is deactivated.
the driver’s door is closed.
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AWD
KEY
AWD system warning light
AWD LOCK indicator
KEY OUT indicator
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
LOCK
(if equipped)
OUT
When the ignition switch is turned to the
The AWD LOCK indicator light is illumi-
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the AWD system warning
nated when the AWD LOCK button is
ON position, if any door is open, the sys-
light will come on and then go off in a few
pushed. The purpose of this AWD LOCK
tem checks for the smart key. If the
seconds.
mode is to increase the drive power
smart key is not in the vehicle, the indi-
when driving on wet pavement, snow-
cator will blink, and if all doors are
covered roads and/or off-road. The AWD
closed, the chime will also sound for
CAUTION
LOCK indicator light is turned off by
about 5 seconds. The indicator will turn
If the AWD system warning light
pushing the button again
off while the vehicle is moving. Keep the
(
) illuminates, this indicates that
smart key in the vehicle.
there is a malfunction in the AWD
system. If this occurs, have your
CAUTION
vehicle checked by an authorized
Do not use AWD LOCK mode on dry
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
paved roads or highway, it can
ble.
cause noise, vibration or damage of
AWD related parts.
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