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Hyundai Veracruz (2012 year). Instruction - part 17

Driving your vehicle

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When operating

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ESC operation

When the ESC is in operation,

ESC operation off

ESC ON condition

the ESC indicator light blinks.

ESC OFF state

ESC

• When the ignition is turned

• When the Electronic Stability

• To cancel ESC operation,

ESC

ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-

Control is operating properly,

press the ESC OFF button

-

cator lights illuminate for

you can feel a slight pulsation

OFF

(ESC OFF indicator light illu-

approximately

3 seconds,

in the vehicle. This is only the

minates).

then ESC is turned on.

effect of brake control and

• If the ignition switch is turned

• Press the ESC OFF button

indicates nothing unusual.

to LOCK position when ESC

for at least half a second after

• When moving out of the mud

is off, ESC remains off. Upon

turning the ignition ON to turn

or driving on a slippery road,

restarting the engine, the

ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator

pressing the accelerator

ESC will automatically turn

will illuminate). To turn the

pedal may not cause the

on again.

ESC on, press the ESC OFF

engine rpm (revolutions per

button

(ESC OFF indicator

minute) to increase.

light will go off).

• When starting the engine,

you may hear a slight ticking

sound. This is the ESC per-

forming an automatic system

self-check and does not indi-

cate a problem.

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■ ESC indicator light

CAUTION

ESC OFF usage

Driving with varying tire or wheel

When driving

ESC

sizes may cause the ESC system to

• It’s a good idea to keep the ESC turned

malfunction. When replacing tires,

on for daily driving whenever possible.

make sure they are the same size as

• To turn ESC off while driving, press the

your original tires.

■ ESC OFF indicator light

ESC OFF button while driving on a flat

Never operate the vehicle with dif-

road surface.

ferent diameter tires installed at the

ESC

Never press the ESC OFF button while

same time.

OFF

ESC is operating (ESC indicator light

blinks).

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If ESC is turned off while ESC is operat-

ing, the vehicle may slip out of control.

Indicator light

WARNING

When the ignition switch is turned ON,

The Electronic Stability Control sys-

the indicator light illuminates, then goes

✽ NOTICE

tem is only a driving aid; use pre-

off if ESC system is operating normally.

cautions for safe driving by slowing

•

When operating the vehicle on a

down on curved, snowy, or icy

dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is

Type A

roads. Drive slowly and don’t

turned off (ESC OFF light illuminat-

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

attempt to accelerate whenever the

ed). If the ESC is left on, it may pre-

ESC is operating.

ESC indicator light is blinking, or

vent the vehicle speed from increas-

when the road surface is slippery.

ing, and result in false diagnosis.

The ESC OFF indicator light comes on

•

Turning the ESC off does not affect

when either the ESC is turned off with

ABS or brake system operation.

the button, or ESC fails to operate when

turned on.

Type B

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

ESC is operating or illuminates when

ESC fails to operate.

ESC OFF indicator light comes on when

the ESC is turned off with the button.

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•

After parking the vehicle, check to be

WARNING

Good braking practices

sure the parking brake is not engaged

and that the parking brake indicator

Never press the ESC OFF button

light is out before driving away.

while ESC is operating.

WARNING

•

Driving through water may get the

If the ESC is turned off while ESC is

• Whenever leaving vehicle or

brakes wet. They can also get wet

operating, the vehicle may go out of

parking, always set the parking

control.

when the car is washed. Wet brakes

brake as far as possible and fully

can be dangerous! Your car will not

To turn ESC off while driving, press

engage the vehicle's transaxle

stop as quickly if the brakes are wet.

the ESC OFF button while driving

into the park position. Vehicles

Wet brakes may cause the car to pull

on a flat road surface.

not fully engaged in park with the

to one side.

parking brake set are at risk for

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

moving inadvertently and injur-

lightly until the braking action returns to

ing yourself or others.

normal, taking care to keep the car

• All vehicles should always have

under control at all times. If the braking

the parking brake fully engaged

action does not return to normal, stop

when parking to avoid inadver-

as soon as it is safe to do so and call

tent movement of the car which

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

can injure occupants or pedestri-

assistance.

ans.

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Driving your vehicle

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM

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✽ NOTICE

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The cruise control system allows you to

During normal cruise control operation,

program the vehicle to maintain a con-

•

Do not use the cruise control

when the SET switch is activated or

stant speed without pressing the acceler-

when it may not be safe to keep

reactivated after applying the brakes,

ator pedal.

the car at a constant speed, for

the cruise control will energize after

This system is designed to function

instance, driving in heavy or

approximately 3 seconds. This delay is

above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

varying traffic, or on slippery

normal.

(rainy, icy or snow-covered) or

winding roads or over 6% up-hill

WARNING

or down-hill roads.

•

If the cruise control is left on,

•

Pay particular attention to the

(CRUISE indicator light in the

driving conditions whenever

instrument cluster illuminated)

using the cruise control system.

the cruise control can be

•

Be careful when driving downhill

switched on accidentally. Keep

using the cruise control system,

the cruise control system off

which may increase the vehicle

(CRUISE indicator light OFF)

speed.

when the cruise control is not in

use, to avoid inadvertently set-

ting a speed.

•

Use the cruise control system

only when traveling on open

highways in good weather.

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3. Push the COAST/SET switch, and

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To set cruise control speed:

release it at the desired speed. The SET

To increase cruise control set

indicator light in the instrument cluster

speed:

1. Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button on

will illuminate. Release the accelerator

the steering wheel to turn the system

Follow either of these procedures:

at the same time. The desired speed will

on. The CRUISE indicator light in the

• Push the RES/ACCEL switch and hold

automatically be maintained.

instrument cluster will illuminate.

it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release

On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow

2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which

the switch at the speed you want.

down or speed up slightly while going

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

• Push the RES/ACCEL switch and

downhill.

release it immediately. The cruising

speed will increase by 1.0 mph (1.6

km/h) each time the RES/ ACCEL

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 COAST/SET switch and hold

• Press the brake pedal.

it. Your vehicle will gradually slow

• Shift into N (Neutral) with an automatic

down. Release the switch at the speed

transaxle.

you want to maintain.

• Press the CANCEL switch located on

• Push the COAST/SET switch and

the steering wheel.

release it immediately. The cruising

• Decrease the vehicle speed lower than

speed will decrease by 1.0 mph (1.6

the memory speed by

9 mph (15

km/h) each time the COAST/SET

km/h).

switch is operated in this manner.

• Decrease the vehicle speed to less

than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Each of these actions will cancel cruise

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control operation (the SET indicator light

To turn cruise control off, do one

in the instrument cluster will go off), but it

of the following:

will not turn the system off. If you wish to

• Push the CRUISE ON-OFF button (the

resume cruise control operation, push

CRUISE indicator light in the instru-

the RES/ACCEL switch located on your

ment cluster will go off).

steering wheel. You will return to your

• Turn the ignition off.

previously preset speed.

Both of these actions cancel cruise con-

trol operation. If you want to resume

cruise control operation, repeat the steps

provided in “To set cruise control speed”

on the previous page.

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To resume cruising speed at

more than approximately 25 mph

(40 km/h):

If any method other than the CRUISE

ON-OFF switch was used to cancel

cruising speed and the system is still

activated, the most recent set speed will

automatically resume when the

RES/ACCEL switch is pushed.

It will not resume, however, if the vehicle

speed has dropped below approximately

25 mph (40 km/h).

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Driving your vehicle

•

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

inspections and maintenance.

could cause serious injury or

death.

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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

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When braking with non-ABS brakes

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pump the brake pedal with a light up-

Rocking the vehicle

and-down motion until the vehicle is

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free

stopped.

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

steering wheel right and left to clear the

area around your front wheels. Then, shift

WARNING - ABS

back and forth between R (Reverse) and

Do not pump the brake pedal on a

any forward gear in vehicles equipped

vehicle equipped with ABS.

with an automatic transaxle. Do not race

the engine, and spin the wheels as little

•

If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use

as possible. If you are still stuck after a

second gear. Accelerate slowly to

few tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a

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avoid spinning the drive wheels.

tow vehicle to avoid engine overheating

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Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or

and possible damage to the transaxle.

other non-slip material under the drive

Hazardous driving conditions

wheels to provide traction when stalled

When hazardous driving conditions are

CAUTION

in ice, snow, or mud.

encountered such as water, snow, ice,

Prolonged rocking may cause

mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow

engine over-heating, transaxle dam-

these suggestions:

WARNING - Downshifting

age or failure, and tire damage.

• Drive cautiously and allow extra dis-

Downshifting with an automatic

tance for braking.

transaxle, while driving on slippery

• Avoid sudden movements in braking or

surfaces can cause an accident.

steering.

The sudden change in tire speed

could cause the tires to skid. Be

careful when downshifting on slip-

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.

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The ESC system should be turned OFF

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prior to rocking the vehicle.

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Smooth cornering

Driving at night

WARNING

Avoid braking or gear changing in cor-

Because night driving presents more

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

ners, especially when roads are wet.

hazards than driving in the daylight, here

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you

Ideally, corners should always be taken

are some important tips to remember:

may attempt to rock the vehicle free

under gentle acceleration. If you follow

• Slow down and keep more distance

by moving it forward and backward.

these suggestions, tire wear will be held

between you and other vehicles, as it

Do not attempt this procedure if

to a minimum.

may be more difficult to see at night,

people or objects are anywhere

especially in areas where there may

near the vehicle. During the rocking

not be any street lights.

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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Driving your vehicle

•

Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare

• If your tires are not in good condition,

from other driver's headlights.

making a quick stop on wet pavement

•

Keep your headlights clean and prop-

can cause a skid and possibly lead to

erly aimed. Dirty or improperly aimed

an accident. Be sure your tires are in

headlights will make it much more diffi-

good shape.

cult to see at night. Headlight operation

• Turn on your headlights to make it eas-

when using windshield wipers is

ier for others to see you.

mandatory in some states.

• Driving too fast through large puddles

•

Avoid staring directly at the headlights

can affect your brakes. If you must go

of oncoming vehicles. You could be

through puddles, try to drive through

temporarily blinded, and it will take

them slowly.

several seconds for your eyes to read-

• If you believe you may have gotten

just to the darkness.

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your brakes wet, apply them lightly

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while driving until normal braking oper-

Driving in the rain

ation returns.

Rain and wet roads can make driving

dangerous, especially if you’re not pre-

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pared for the slick pavement. Here are a

Driving in flooded areas

few things to consider when driving in the

Avoid driving through flooded areas

rain:

unless you are sure the water is no high-

• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to

er than the bottom of the wheel hub.

see and will increase the distance

Drive through any water slowly. Allow

needed to stop your vehicle, so slow

adequate stopping distance because

down.

brake performance may be affected.

• Keep your windshield wiping equip-

After driving through water, dry the

ment in good shape. Replace your

brakes by gently applying them several

windshield wiper blades when they

times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

show signs of streaking or missing

areas on the windshield.

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Driving your vehicle

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.

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Driving on tires with no or insuffi-

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cient tread is dangerous. Worn-

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out tires can result in loss of

Highway driving

vehicle control, collisions, injury,

and even death. Worn-out tires

Tires

should be replaced as soon as

Adjust the tire inflation pressures to

possible and should never be

specification. Low tire inflation pressures

used for driving. Always check

will result in overheating and possible

the tire tread before driving your

failure of the tires.

car. For further information and

Avoid using worn or damaged tires which

tread limits, refer to “Tires and

may result in reduced traction or tire fail-

wheels” in section 7.

ure.

✽ NOTICE

Never exceed the maximum tire inflation

pressure shown on the tires.

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Driving your vehicle

WINTER DRIVING

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Snowy or icy conditions

Snow tires

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may

If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,

be necessary to use snow tires or to

make sure they are radial tires of the

install tire chains on your tires. If snow

same size and load range as the original

tires are needed, it is necessary to select

tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels

tires equivalent in size and type of the

to balance your vehicle’s handling in all

original equipment tires. Failure to do so

weather conditions. Keep in mind that the

may adversely affect the safety and han-

traction provided by snow tires on dry

dling of your car. Furthermore, speeding,

roads may not be as high as your vehi-

rapid acceleration, sudden brake appli-

cle's original equipment tires. You should

cations, and sharp turns are potentially

drive cautiously even when the roads are

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very hazardous practices.

clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-

During deceleration, use engine braking

imum speed recommendations.

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to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-

The more severe weather conditions of

cations on snowy or icy roads may cause

winter result in greater wear and other

skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-

WARNING - Snow tire size

problems. To minimize the problems of

cient distance between the vehicle in

Snow tires should be equivalent in

winter driving, you should follow these

operation in front and your vehicle. Also,

size and type to the vehicle's stan-

suggestions:

apply the brake gently. It should be noted

dard tires. Otherwise, the safety

that installing tire chains on the tire will

and handling of your vehicle may

provide a greater driving force, but will

be adversely affected.

not prevent side skids.

Do not install studded tires without first

✽ NOTICE

checking local, state and municipal regu-

Tire chains are not legal in all states.

lations for possible restrictions against

Check state laws before fitting tire

their use.

chains.

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Driving your vehicle

When using tire chains, attach them to

Chain installation

the drive wheels as follows.

When installing chains, follow the manu-

2WD : Front wheels

facturer's instructions and mount them as

AWD : All four wheels

tightly as you can. Drive slowly with

chains installed. If you hear the chains

If a full set of chains is not avail-

contacting the body or chassis, stop and

able for an AWD vehicle, chains

tighten them. If they still make contact,

may be installed on the front

slow down until it stops. Remove the

wheels only.

chains as soon as you begin driving on

cleared roads.

CAUTION

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Make sure the snow chains are

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the correct size and type for your

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tires. Incorrect snow chains can

- Mounting chains

cause damage to the vehicle body

When mounting snow chains, park

Tire chains

and suspension and may not be

the vehicle on level ground away

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

covered by your vehicle manufac-

from traffic. Turn on the vehicle

thinner, they can be damaged by mount-

turer warranty. Also, the snow

Hazard Warning flashers and place

ing some types of snow chains on them.

chain connecting hooks may be

a triangular emergency warning

Therefore, the use of snow tires is rec-

damaged from contacting vehicle

device behind the vehicle if avail-

ommended instead of snow chains. Do

components causing the snow

able. Always place the vehicle in P

not mount tire chains on vehicles

chains to come loose from the

(Park), apply the parking brake and

equipped with aluminum wheels; snow

tire. Make sure the snow chains

turn off the engine before installing

chains may cause damage to the wheels.

are SAE class “S” certified.

snow chains.

If snow chains must be used, use wire-

•

Always check chain installation

type chains with a thickness of less than

for proper mounting after driving

0.59 in (15 mm). Damage to your vehicle

approximately 0.3 to 0.6 miles (0.5

caused by improper snow chain use is

to 1 km) to ensure safe mounting.

not covered by your vehicle manufactur-

Retighten or remount the chains

ers warranty.

if they are loose.

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