Hyundai Veracruz (2012 year). Instruction - part 16
Driving your vehicle
N (Neutral)
D (Drive)
CAUTION
The wheels and transaxle are not
This is the normal forward driving posi-
The transaxle may be damaged if
engaged. The vehicle will roll freely even
tion. The transaxle will automatically shift
you shift into P
(Park) while the
on the slightest incline unless the parking
through a 6-gear sequence, providing the
vehicle is in motion.
brake or service brakes are applied.
best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another
R (Reverse)
vehicle or climbing grades, depress the
Use this position to drive the vehicle
accelerator fully, at which time the
backward.
transaxle will automatically downshift to
the next lower gear (or gears, as appro-
priate).
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
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before shifting into or out of R
Always come to a complete stop before
(Reverse); you may damage the
shifting into D (Drive).
transaxle if you shift into R while
the vehicle is in motion, except as
explained in “Rocking the vehicle”
in this section.
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Up (+)
: Push the lever forward once to
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shift up one gear.
•
In sports mode, when the engine rpm
Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards once
approaches the red zone the transaxle
to shift down one gear.
will upshift automatically.
•
If the driver press the lever to +(up) or
+ (UP)
-(Down) position, the transaxle may
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not make the requested gear change if
•
In sports mode, the driver must exe-
the next gear is outside of the allow-
Sports mode
cute upshifts in accordance with road
able engine rpm range.
conditions, taking care to keep the
•
When starting from a stopped posi-
- (DOWN)
engine speed below the red zone.
tion in slippery conditions, push the
•
In sports mode, only the 6 forward
shift lever forward into the +(up) posi-
gears can be selected. To reverse or
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tion. This causes the transaxle to shift
park the vehicle, move the shift lever
into the 2nd (or 3rd) gear which will
Sports mode
to the R (Reverse) or P (Park) position
make it easier to control wheel spin.
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
as required.
Push the shift lever back to the D
motion, sports mode is selected by push-
•
In sports mode, downshifts are made
(Drive) once the vehicle is moving.
ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-
automatically when the vehicle slows
tion into the manual gate. To return to D
down. When the vehicle stops, 1st gear
(Drive) range operation, push the shift
is automatically selected.
lever back into the main gate.
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In sports mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you to
make gearshifts rapidly. In contrast to a
manual transaxle, the sports mode
allows gearshifts with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
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2. Insert a screwdriver (or key) into the
Shift lock system
access hole and press down on the
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
screwdriver (or key).
has a shift lock system which prevents
3. Move the shift lever.
shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N
4. Have your vehicle inspected by an
(Neutral) into R
(Reverse) unless the
authorized HYUNDAI dealer immedi-
brake pedal is depressed.
ately.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse):
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1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Ignition key interlock system
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition
The ignition key cannot be removed
switch to the ON position.
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
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3. Move the shift lever.
position. If the ignition switch is in any
Shift-lock override
If
the brake pedal is repeatedly
other position, the key cannot be
depressed and released with the shift
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
removed.
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
(Reverse) position with the brake pedal
This is a normal condition.
depressed, continue depressing the
brake, then do the following:
1. Carefully remove the cap covering the
WARNING
shift-lock override access hole.
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure persons in or around the car.
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Driving your vehicle
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•
Always use the parking brake. Do not
Good driving practices
depend on placing the transaxle in P
WARNING
(Park) to keep the car from moving.
•
Never move the gear shift lever from P
•
Always buckle-up! In a collision,
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-
•
Exercise extreme caution when driving
an unbelted occupant is signifi-
tion with the accelerator pedal
on a slippery surface. Be especially
cantly more likely to be seriously
depressed.
careful when braking, accelerating or
injured or killed than a properly
shifting gears. On a slippery surface,
belted occupant.
•
Never move the gear shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
an abrupt change in vehicle speed can
•
Avoid high speeds when corner-
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
ing or turning.
•
Be sure the car is completely stopped
and the vehicle to go out of control.
before you attempt to shift into R
•
Do not make quick steering
•
Optimum vehicle performance and
(Reverse) or D (Drive).
wheel movements, such as sharp
economy is obtained by smoothly
•
Never take the car out of gear and
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
depressing and releasing the accelera-
coast down a hill. This may be
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
tor pedal.
extremely hazardous. Always leave the
increased if you lose control of
car in gear when moving.
your vehicle at highway speeds.
•
Do not "ride" the brakes. This can
•
Loss of control often occurs if
cause them to overheat and malfunc-
two or more wheels drop off the
tion. Instead, when you are driving
roadway and the driver over-
down a long hill, slow down and shift to
steers to reenter the roadway.
a lower gear. When you do this, engine
•
In the event your vehicle leaves
braking will help slow the car.
the roadway, do not steer sharply.
•
Slow down before shifting to a lower
Instead, slow down before pulling
gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
back into the travel lanes.
not be engaged.
•
Never exceed posted speed lim-
its.
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Driving your vehicle
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)
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(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Moving up a steep grade from a stand-
AWD
ing start
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you
To move up a steep grade from a stand-
Front wheel
may attempt to rock the vehicle free
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
by moving it forward and backward.
the shift lever to D
(Drive). Select the
Do not attempt this procedure if
appropriate gear depending on load
people or objects are anywhere
weight and steepness of the grade, and
near the vehicle. During the rocking
release the parking brake. Depress the
operation the vehicle may suddenly
accelerator gradually while releasing the
Rear wheel
move forward or backward as it
service brakes.
becomes unstuck, causing injury
When accelerating from a stop on a
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steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten-
or damage to nearby people or
2WD
objects.
dency to roll backwards. Shifting the
shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will
Front wheel
help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards.
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Engine power can be delivered to all front
and rear wheels for maximum traction.
Full-time AWD is useful when extra trac-
tion is required on road, such as, when
driving on slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-
covered roads. These vehicles are not
designed for challenging off-road use.
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Occasional off-road use such as estab-
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lished unpaved roads and trails is OK. It
WARNING - Off road driv-
Tight corner brake effect
is always important when traveling off-
ing
highway that the driver carefully reduce
This vehicle is designed primarily
CAUTION - AWD
speed to a level that does not exceed the
for on road use although it can
When turning sharply on a paved
safe operating speed for those condi-
operate effectively off road.
road at low speed while in all wheel
tions. In general, off-road conditions pro-
However it was not designed for
drive, steering control will be diffi-
vide less traction and braking effective-
driving in challenging off-road con-
cult.
ness than normal road conditions. The
ditions. Driving in conditions that
driver must be especially alert to avoid
exceed the vehicle's intended
driving on slopes which tilt the vehicle to
design or the driver's experience
This is called tight corner brake effect.
either side.
level may result in severe injury or
Tight corner brake effect is a unique
These factors must be carefully consid-
death.
characteristic of all wheel drive vehicles
ered when driving off-road. Keeping the
caused by the difference in tire rotation at
vehicle in contact with the driving surface
the four wheels and the zero-degree
and under control in these conditions is
alignment of the front wheels and sus-
always the driver's responsibility for the
pension.
safety of him/herself and his or her pas-
Sharp turns at low speeds should be car-
sengers.
ried out with caution.
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All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection
Transfer mode
Selection button
Indicator light
Description
•
This mode is used for climbing or descending sharp grades,
off-road driving, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc., to
A W D
maximize traction.
•
This mode automatically begins to deactivate at speeds
AWD LOCK
LOCK
above 19 mph (30 km/h) and is shifted to AWD AUTO mode
at speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). If the vehicle decelerates
(Indicator light is
to speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h), however, the transfer
illuminated)
mode is shifted into AWD LOCK mode again.
•
When driving in AWD AUTO mode, the vehicle operates sim-
ilar to conventional 2WD vehicles under normal operating
conditions. However, if the system determines that there is a
AWD AUTO
need for the AWD mode, the engine’s driving power is dis-
(AWD LOCK is
tributed to all four wheels automatically without driver inter-
deactivated)
vention.
•
When driving on normal roads and pavement, the vehicle
(Indicator light is
moves similar to conventional 2WD vehicles.
not illuminated)
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• When driving on normal roads, deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by pushing the AWD LOCK button(the indicator light goes
off). Driving on normal roads with AWD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise or vibration.
The noise and vibration will disappear when the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated. Some parts of the power train may be dam-
aged by prolonged driving with the noise and vibration.
• When the AWD LOCK mode is deactivated, a shock may be felt as the drive power is delivered entirely to the front wheels.
This shock is not a mechanical failure.
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For safe all wheel drive operation
WARNING - All wheel driv-
ing
The conditions on-road or off-road
that demand all wheel drive mean
all functions of your vehicle are
more exposed to more extreme
stress than under normal road con-
ditions. Slow down and be ready for
changes in the composition and
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traction of the surface under your
•
When you are driving up or down hills
tires. If you have any doubt about
drive as close to straight up and down
the safety of the conditions you are
WARNING - Hills
the hill as possible. Use extreme cau-
facing, stop and consider the best
tion in going up or down steep hills,
Driving across the contour of steep
way to proceed. Do not exceed the
since you may flip your vehicle over
hills can be extremely dangerous.
ability of yourself or your vehicle to
depending on the grade, terrain and
This danger can come from slight
operate safely.
water/mud conditions.
changes in the wheel angle which
can destabilize the vehicle or, even
• Do not try to drive in deep standing
if the vehicle is maintaining stabili-
water or mud since such conditions
ty under power, it can lose that sta-
can stall your engine and clog your
bility if the vehicle stops its forward
exhaust pipes. Do not drive down
motion. Your vehicle may roll over
steep hills since it requires extreme
without warning and without time
skill to maintain control of the vehicle.
for you to correct a mistake that
could cause serious injury or
death.
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• You must consciously take the effort to
learn how to corner in an AWD vehicle.
WARNING - Wind danger
Do not rely on your experience in con-
If you are driving in heavy wind, the
ventional
2WD vehicles in choosing
vehicle's higher center of gravity
safe cornering speed in AWD mode.
decreases your steering control
For starters, you must drive more slow-
capacity and requires you to drive
ly in AWD.
more slowly.
WARNING - AWD
•
If you need to drive in water, stop your
Reduce speed when you turn cor-
vehicle, set your transfer to the AWD
ners. The center of gravity of AWD
LOCK mode and drive at less than 5
vehicles is higher than that of con-
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mph (8 km/h).
ventional
2WD vehicles, making
them more likely to roll over when
you turn corners too fast.
WARNING - Steering
WARNING - Driving
wheel
through water
• Drive carefully off-road because your
Do not grab inside of the steering
Drive slowly. If you are driving too
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
wheel when you are driving off-
fast in water, the water spray can
roots of trees. Become familiar with the
road. Your arm may be hurt by a
get into the engine compartment
off-road conditions where you are
sudden steering maneuver or from
and wet the ignition system, caus-
going to drive before you begin driving.
steering wheel rebound due to
ing your vehicle to suddenly stall. If
impact with objects on the ground.
this happens and your vehicle is in
You could lose control of the steer-
a tilted position, your vehicle may
ing wheel.
roll over.
Excessive water in the engine can
•
Always hold the steering wheel firmly
cause irreversible engine damage,
which is not covered under warranty.
when you are driving off-road.
•
Make sure all passengers are wearing
seat belts.
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✽ NOTICE
•
Do not drive in water if the level is
WARNING - AWD driving
CAUTION - Mud or snow
higher than the bottom of the vehicle.
•
Avoid high cornering speed.
If one of the front or rear wheels
•
Check your brake condition once you
begins to spin in mud, snow, etc.
•
Do not make quick steering
are out of mud or water. Press the
the vehicle can sometimes be driv-
wheel movements, such as sharp
brake pedal several times as you move
en out by depressing the accelera-
lane changes or fast, sharp turns.
slowly until you feel normal braking
tor pedal further; however avoid
•
The risk of rollover is greatly
forces return.
running the engine continuously at
increased if you lose control of
•
Shorten your scheduled maintenance
high rpm because doing so could
your vehicle at high speed.
interval if you drive in off-road condi-
damage the AWD system.
•
In a collision, an unbelted person
tions such as sand, mud or water (see
is significantly more likely to die
“Maintenance under severe usage
compared to a person wearing a
conditions” in section 7). Always wash
seat belt.
your car thoroughly after off road use,
•
Loss of control often occurs if
especially cleaning the under side of
two or more wheels drop off the
the vehicle.
roadway and the driver over
•
Since the driving torque is always
steers to re-enter the roadway. In
applied to the 4 wheels the perform-
the event your vehicle leaves the
ance of the AWD vehicle is greatly
roadway, do not steer sharply.
affected by the condition of the tires.
Instead, slow down before pulling
Be sure to equip the vehicle with four
back into the travel lanes.
tires of the same size and type.
•
A full time all wheel drive vehicle can-
not be towed by an ordinary tow
truck. Make sure that the vehicle is
placed on a flat bed truck for moving.
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WARNING
WARNING - Jacked vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
While a full-time AWD vehicle is
designed to provide for safe ride
raised on a jack, never start the
and handling capability. Do not use
engine or cause the tires to rotate.
a size and type of tire and wheel
There is a danger that rotating tires
that is different from the one that is
touching the ground could cause
originally installed on your vehicle.
the vehicle to fall off the jack and to
Temporary free roller
jump forward or rearward.
It can affect the safety and perform-
Roll tester (speedometer)
ance of your vehicle, which could
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lead to handling failure or rollover
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1. Check the tire pressures recommend-
and serious injury. When replacing
• Full-time AWD vehicles must be tested
ed for your vehicle.
the tires, be sure to equip all four
on a special four wheel chassis
2. Place the front wheels on the roll
tires with the tire and wheel of the
dynamometer.
tester for a speedometer test as shown
same size, type, tread, brand and
in the illustration.
load-carrying capacity. If you never-
theless decide to equip your vehi-
✽ NOTICE
3. Release the parking brake.
cle with any tire/wheel combination
4. Place the rear wheels on the tempo-
Never engage the parking brake while
not recommended by HYUNDAI for
rary free roller as shown in the illustra-
performing these tests.
off road driving, you should not use
tion.
these tires for highway driving.
• An AWD vehicle should not be tested
on a 2WD drive roll tester. If a 2WD roll
WARNING - Dynamometer
tester must be used, perform the fol-
testing
lowing:
Keep away from the front of the
vehicle while the vehicle is in gear
on the dynamometer. This is very
dangerous as the vehicle can jump
forward and cause serious injury or
death.
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Driving your vehicle
BRAKE SYSTEM
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Power brakes
In the event of brake failure
•
When descending a long or steep
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
If service brakes fail to operate while the
hill, shift to a lower gear and avoid
that adjust automatically through normal
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
continuous application of the
usage.
emergency stop with the parking brake.
brakes. Continuous brake applica-
The stopping distance, however, will be
In the event that the power-assisted
tion will cause the brakes to over-
much greater than normal.
brakes lose power because of a stalled
heat and could result in a tempo-
engine or some other reason, you can
rary loss of braking performance.
still stop your vehicle by applying greater
•
Wet brakes may impair the vehi-
WARNING - Parking brake
force to the brake pedal than you nor-
cle’s ability to safely slow down;
Applying the parking brake while
mally would. The stopping distance, how-
the vehicle may also pull to one
the vehicle is moving at normal
ever, will be longer.
side when the brakes are applied.
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
When the engine is not running, the
Applying the brakes lightly will
control of the vehicle. If you must
reserve brake power is partially depleted
indicate whether they have been
use the parking brake to stop the
each time the brake pedal is applied. Do
affected in this way. Always test
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
not pump the brake pedal when the
your brakes in this fashion after
ing the brake.
power assist has been interrupted.
driving through deep water. To
Pump the brake pedal only when neces-
dry the brakes, apply them lightly
sary to maintain steering control on slip-
while maintaining a safe forward
pery surfaces.
speed until brake performance
returns to normal.
•
Always, confirm the position of
WARNING - Brakes
the brake and accelerator pedal
• Do not drive with your foot rest-
before driving. If you don't check
ing on the brake pedal. This will
the position of the accelerator
create abnormal high brake tem-
and brake pedal before driving,
peratures, excessive brake lining
you may depress the accelerator
and pad wear, and increased
instead of the brake pedal. It may
stopping distances.
cause a serious accident.
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Disc brakes wear indicator
CAUTION
Your vehicle has disc brakes.
•
Driving with the parking brake
When your brake pads are worn and new
applied will cause excessive brake
pads are required, you will hear a high-
pad and brake rotor wear.
pitched warning sound from your front
•
Do not operate the parking brake
brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this
while the vehicle is moving except
sound come and go or it may occur
in an emergency situation. It could
whenever you depress the brake pedal.
damage the vehicle system and
Please remember that some driving con-
make endanger driving safety.
ditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when you first apply
(or lightly
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apply) the brakes. This is normal and does
not indicate a problem with your brakes.
Parking brake
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CAUTION
Applying the parking brake
• To avoid costly brake repairs, do
To engage the parking brake, first apply
not continue to drive with worn
the foot brake and then depress the park-
brake pads.
ing brake pedal down as far as possible.
• Always replace brake pads as
In addition it is recommended that when
complete front or rear axle sets.
parking the vehicle on an incline, the shift
lever should be in the P (Park) position
for automatic transaxle vehicles.
WARNING - Brake wear
This brake wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs service.
If you ignore this audible warning,
you will eventually lose braking
performance, which could lead to a
serious accident.
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WARNING
•
To prevent unintentional move-
ment when stopped and leaving
the vehicle, do not use the
gearshift lever in place of the
parking brake. Set the parking
brake AND make sure the
gearshift lever is securely posi-
tioned in P (Park) for automatic
transaxle equipped vehicles.
•
Never allow anyone who is unfa-
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miliar with the vehicle to touch
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the parking brake. If the parking
Check the brake warning light by turning
Releasing the parking brake
brake is released unintentionally,
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
To release the parking brake, depress
serious injury may occur.
engine). This light will be illuminated when
the parking brake pedal a second time
•
All vehicles should always have
the parking brake is applied with the igni-
while applying the foot brake. The pedal
the parking brake fully engaged
tion switch in the START or ON position.
will automatically extend to the fully
when parking to avoid inadver-
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
released position. If the parking brake
tent movement of the car which
is fully released and the brake warning
pedal does not release or does not
can injure occupants or pedestri-
light is off.
release all the way, have the system
ans.
If the brake warning light remains on after
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
the parking brake is released while engine
dealer.
is running, there may be a malfunction in
the brake system. Immediate attention is
necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehi-
cle 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 loca-
tion or repair shop.
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The ABS continuously senses the speed
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to
• On roads where the road surface
lock, the ABS system repeatedly modu-
is pitted or has different surface
lates the hydraulic brake pressure to the
WARNING
height.
wheels.
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci-
The safety features of an ABS (or
When you apply your brakes under con-
dents due to improper or danger-
ESC) equipped vehicle should not
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
ous driving maneuvers. Even
be tested by high speed driving or
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
though vehicle control is improved
cornering. This could endanger the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
during emergency braking, always
safety of yourself or others.
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
maintain a safe distance between
means your ABS is active.
you and objects ahead. Vehicle
In order to obtain the maximum benefit
speeds should always be reduced
from your ABS in an emergency situa-
during extreme road conditions.
tion, do not attempt to modulate your
The braking distance for cars
brake pressure and do not try to pump
equipped with an anti-lock braking
your brakes. Press your brake pedal as
system
(or Electronic Stability
hard as possible or as hard as the situa-
Control System) may be longer
tion warrants and allow the ABS to con-
than for those without it in the fol-
trol the force being delivered to the
lowing road conditions.
brakes.
During these conditions the vehicle
should be driven at reduced
speeds:
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• With tire chains installed.
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CAUTION
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the vehicle
•
When you drive on a road having
begins to move after the engine is start-
poor traction, such as an icy road,
ed. These conditions are normal and
and operate your brakes continu-
indicate that the anti-lock brake system
ously, the ABS will be active con-
is functioning properly.
tinuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your car
•
Even with the anti-lock brake system,
over to a safe place and stop the
your vehicle still requires sufficient
engine.
stopping distance. Always maintain a
•
Restart the engine. If the ABS
safe distance from the vehicle in front
warning light is off, then your
of you.
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ABS system is normal.
•
Always slow down when cornering.
Otherwise, you may have a prob-
The anti-lock brake system cannot pre-
lem with the ABS. Contact an
CAUTION
vent accidents resulting from exces-
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
•
If the ABS warning light is on and
sive speeds.
soon as possible.
stays on, you may have a problem
•
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
with the ABS. In this case, howev-
operation of the anti-lock brake system
er, your regular brakes will work
may result in a longer stopping dis-
✽ NOTICE
normally.
tance than for vehicles equipped with a
When you jump start your vehicle
•
The ABS warning light will stay on
conventional brake system.
because of a drained battery, the engine
for approximately 3 seconds after
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
the ignition switch is ON. During
warning light may turn on at the same
that time, the ABS will go through
time. This happens because of the low
self-diagnosis and the light will go
battery voltage. It does not mean your
off if everything is normal. If the
ABS is malfunctioning.
light stays on, you may have a
• Do not pump your brakes!
problem with your ABS. Contact
• Have the battery recharged before
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
driving the vehicle.
soon as possible.
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The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
WARNING
system is an electronic system designed
to help the driver maintain vehicle control
Never drive too fast for the road
under adverse conditions. It is not a
conditions or too quickly when cor-
nering. Electronic stability control
substitute for safe driving practices.
(ESC) will not prevent accidents.
Factors including speed, road conditions
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
and driver steering input can all affect
whether ESC will be effective in
maneuvers and hydroplaning on
preventing a loss of control. It is still your
wet surfaces can still result in seri-
ous accidents. Only a safe and
responsibility to drive and corner at
attentive driver can prevent acci-
reasonable speeds and to leave a
dents by avoiding maneuvers that
sufficient margin of safety.
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cause the vehicle to lose traction.
When you apply your brakes under con-
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Even with ESC installed, always fol-
ditions which may lock the wheels, you
low all the normal precautions for
may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the
Electronic stability control (ESC)
driving - including driving at safe
brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation
The Electronic Stability control
(ESC)
speeds for the conditions.
in the brake pedal. This is normal and it
system is designed to stabilize the vehicle
means your ESC is active.
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks
where you are steering and where the
✽ NOTICE
vehicle is actually going. ESC applies the
brakes at individual wheels and
A click sound may be heard in the
intervenes in the engine management
engine compartment when the vehicle
system to stabilize the vehicle.
begins to move after the engine is start-
ed. These conditions are normal and
indicate that the Electronic Stability
Control System is functioning properly.
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