Hyundai Elantra (2017 year). Instruction - part 25
Driving your vehicle
NOTICE
Check the Parking
If the Parking Brake Warning Light
Brake Warning Light
remains on after the parking brake is
•
Do not apply the accelerator
by placing the ignition
released while engine is running,
pedal while the parking brake is
switch to the ON posi-
there may be a malfunction in the
engaged. If you depress the
tion
(do not start the
brake system. Immediate attention is
accelerator pedal with the park-
engine).
necessary.
ing brake engaged, warning will
This light will be illuminated when the
If at all possible, cease driving the
sound. Damage to the parking
parking brake is applied with the igni-
vehicle immediately. If that is not pos-
brake may occur.
tion switch in the START or ON posi-
sible, use extreme caution while
•
Driving with the parking brake on
tion.
operating the vehicle and only con-
can overheat the braking system
tinue to drive the vehicle until you
Before driving, be sure the parking
and cause premature wear or
can reach a safe location.
brake is released and the Brake
damage to brake parts. Make sure
Warning Light is OFF.
the parking brake is released and
the Brake Warning Light is off
before driving.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Using ABS
(Continued)
To obtain the maximum benefit from
• On roads where the road sur-
WARNING
your ABS in an emergency situation,
face is pitted or has different
do not attempt to modulate your
surface height.
An Anti-Lock Braking System
brake pressure and do not try to
(ABS) or an Electronic Stability
• Tire chains are installed on
pump your brakes. Depress your
your vehicle.
Control (ESC) system will not
brake pedal as hard as possible.
prevent accidents due to
The safety features of an ABS
When you apply your brakes under
improper or dangerous driving
or ESC equipped vehicle should
conditions which may lock the
maneuvers. Even though vehi-
not be tested by high speed
wheels, you may hear sounds from
cle control is improved during
driving or cornering. This could
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
emergency braking, always
endanger the safety of yourself
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
maintain a safe distance
or others.
normal and it means your ABS is
between you and objects ahead
active.
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of you. Vehicle speeds should
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
always be reduced during
ABS is an electronic braking system
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
extreme road conditions. The
that helps prevent a braking skid.
braking distance for cars
ABS allows the driver to steer and
Always maintain a safe distance from
equipped with ABS or ESC may
brake at the same time.
the vehicle in front of you.
be longer than for those without
ABS will not prevent a skid that
these systems in the following
results from sudden changes in
road conditions.
direction, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
Drive your vehicle at reduced
speeds during the following
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather con-
conditions:
ditions.
• Rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
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Driving your vehicle
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
NOTICE
WARNING
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
When you drive on a road having
ing wheel movement can still cause
If the ABS warning light (
) is
poor traction, such as an icy road,
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
on and stays on, you may have
and apply your brakes continu-
traffic or off the road.
a problem with the ABS. Your
ously, the ABS will be active con-
power brakes will work normal-
tinuously and the ABS warning
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
ly. To reduce the risk of serious
light
(
) may illuminate. Pull
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
your car over to a safe place and
injury or death, we recommend
tem may result in a longer stopping
turn the engine off.
that you contact your HYUNDAI
distance than for vehicles equipped
dealer as soon as possible.
with a conventional brake system.
Restart the engine. If the ABS
warning light is off, then your ABS
The ABS warning light (
) will stay
system is normal.
on for several seconds after the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
Otherwise, you may have a prob-
position. During that time, the ABS
lem with your ABS system. We
will go through self-diagnosis and the
recommend that you contact an
light will go off if everything is nor-
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
mal. If the light stays on, you may
soon as possible.
have a problem with your ABS. We
recommend that you contact an
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authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
When you jump start your vehicle
as possible.
because of a drained battery, 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.
Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
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Electronic Stability Control
ESC checks where you are steering
ESC operation
(ESC) (if equipped)
and where the vehicle is actually
ESC ON condition
going. ESC applies braking pressure
■ Left-hand drive
When the ignition switch is in the ON
to any one of the vehicle’s brakes
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF
and intervenes in the engine man-
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-
agement system to assist the driver
mately three seconds. After both
with keeping the vehicle on the
lights go off, the ESC is enabled.
intended path. It is not a substitute
for safe driving practices. Always
adjust your speed and driving to the
road conditions.
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WARNING
■ Right-hand drive
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Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when
cornering. The ESC system will
not prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning
on wet surfaces can result in
severe accidents.
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The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system helps to stabilize the
vehicle during cornering maneuvers.
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Driving your vehicle
When operating
ESC OFF condition
• State 2
When the ESC is in opera-
To cancel ESC operation :
■ Type A
■ Type B
tion, the ESC indicator light
blinks:
• When you apply your brakes under
• State 1
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear sounds from
■ Type A
■ Type B
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and it means your ESC is
active.
• When the ESC activates, the
engine may not respond to the
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accelerator as it does under routine
Press and hold the ESC OFF button
conditions.
continuously for more than 3 sec-
• If the Cruise Control was in use
onds. The ESC OFF indicator light
when the ESC activates, the Cruise
and message (vehicles equipped
OLF054439N/OLF054101N
Control automatically disengages.
with a supervision cluster) illumi-
The Cruise Control can be reen-
Press the ESC OFF button briefly.
nates and a warning chime sounds.
gaged when the road conditions
The ESC OFF indicator light and
In this state, both the traction control
allow. See "Cruise Control System"
message (vehicles equipped with a
function of ESC
(engine manage-
later in this chapter. (if equipped)
supervision cluster) will illuminate. In
ment) and the brake control function
• When moving out of the mud or
this state, the traction control func-
of ESC (braking management) are
driving on a slippery road, the
tion of ESC (engine management) is
disabled.
engine rpm (revolutions per minute)
disabled, but the brake control func-
If the ignition switch is placed to the
may not increase even if you press
tion of ESC (braking management)
LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off,
the accelerator pedal deeply. This is
still operates.
ESC remains off. Upon restarting the
to maintain the stability and traction
engine, the ESC will automatically
of the vehicle and does not indicate
turn on again.
a problem.
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Indicator lights
ESC OFF usage
WARNING
When Driving
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
When the ESC is blinking, this
The ESC OFF mode should only be
indicates the ESC is active:
used briefly to help free the vehicle if
stuck in snow or mud by temporarily
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt
stopping operation of the ESC to
to accelerate. NEVER turn the
maintain wheel torque.
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
ESC off while the ESC indicator
light is blinking or you may lose
To turn ESC off while driving, press
control of the vehicle resulting in
the ESC OFF button while driving on
an accident.
a flat road surface.
NOTICE
When the ignition switch is pressed
to the ON position, the ESC indicator
Driving with wheels and tires with
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light illuminates, then goes off if the
different sizes may cause the ESC
ESC system is operating normally.
system to malfunction. Before
replacing tires, make sure all four
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
tires and wheels are the same
ever the ESC is operating.
size. Never drive the vehicle with
If ESC indicator light stays on, your
different sized wheels and tires
vehicle may have a malfunction with
installed.
the ESC system. When this warning
light illuminates we recommend that
the vehicle be checked by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off with
the button.
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Driving your vehicle
NOTICE
Vehicle Stability Management
VSM operation
(VSM) (if equipped)
VSM ON condition
To prevent damage to the trans-
The Vehicle Stability Management
The VSM operates when:
mission:
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
•
Do not allow wheel(s) of one
• The Electronic Stability Control
Stability Control
(ESC) system. It
(ESC) is on.
axle to spin excessively while
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
the ESC, ABS, and parking brake
• Vehicle speed is approximately
when accelerating or braking sud-
warning lights are displayed.
above 15 km/h (9 mph) on curve
denly on wet, slippery and rough
The repairs would not be cov-
roads.
roads where traction over the four
ered by the vehicle warranty.
tires can suddenly become uneven.
• Vehicle speed is approximately
Reduce engine power and do
above 20 km/h (12 mph) when the
not spin the wheel(s) excessive-
vehicle is braking on rough roads.
ly while these lights are dis-
WARNING
played.
Take the following precautions
When operating
•
When operating the vehicle on a
when using the Vehicle Stability
When you apply your brakes under
dynamometer, make sure the
Management (VSM):
conditions which may activate the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
• ALWAYS check the speed and
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
the distance to the vehicle
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
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stitute for safe driving prac-
mal and it means your VSM is active.
Turning the ESC off does not affect
tices.
ABS or standard brake system opera-
• Never drive too fast for the
tion.
road conditions. The VSM sys-
tem will not prevent acci-
dents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe
accidents.
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VSM OFF condition
NOTICE
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To cancel VSM operation, press the
The VSM does not operate when:
Driving with wheels and tires with
ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator
different sizes may cause the ESC
• Driving on a banked road such as
light (
) will illuminate.
system to malfunction. Before
gradient or incline
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF
replacing tires, make sure all four
• Driving rearward.
button again. The ESC OFF indicator
tires and wheels are the same
• ESC OFF indicator light is on.
light will go out.
size. Never drive the vehicle with
• EPS (Electric Power Steering) warn-
different sized tires and wheels
ing light (
) is on.
WARNING
installed.
If ESC indicator light
(
) or
EPS warning light (
) stays
on, your vehicle may have a
malfunction with the VSM sys-
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tem. When the warning light illu-
minates we recommend that the
vehicle be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
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Driving your vehicle
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
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(if equipped)
(if equipped)
•
The HAC does not operate when the
helps prevent has the tendency to
The Emergency Stop Signal system
shift lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
slide backwards on a steep slope,
alerts the driver behind by blinking
•
The HAC activates even when the
before depressing the accelerator
the stop lights, while sharply and
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
after a stop. The HAC prevents the
severely braking.
off. However, it does not activate,
vehicle from sliding backwards and
The system is activated when:
when the ESC does not normally
releases the brake after 2 seconds or
operate.
• The vehicle suddenly stops. (The
when the accelerator pedal is
deceleration power exceeds 7 m/s2,
depressed.
and the driving speed exceeds 55
km/h (34 mph).)
WARNING
• The ABS is activated.
The hazard warning flasher automat-
The HAC is activated only for
ically turns ON after blinking the stop
about
2 seconds, so always
lights, when the driving speeds is
depress the accelerator pedal
decelerated under 40 km/h (25 mph),
to begin driving upwards after a
when the ABS is deactivated, and
stop.
when the sudden braking situation is
over.
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The hazard warning flasher turns
Good braking practices
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
OFF, when the driving speed exceeds
lightly until the braking action returns
10 km/h (6 mph) after a complete
to normal, taking care to keep the
WARNING
stop. The hazard warning flasher
vehicle under control at all times. If
turns OFF, when the vehicle drives at
the braking action does not return to
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
a low speed for a certain period of
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
parking, always come to a com-
time. The driver can manually turn
do so and we recommend that you
plete stop and continue to
OFF the hazard warning flasher by
call an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
depress the brake pedal. Move
pressing the button.
for assistance.
the shift lever into the P (Park)
position, then apply the parking
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
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brake, and place the Engine
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
Start/Stop button in the OFF
constant pedal pressure can result in
The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) sys-
position.
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
tem will not work if the hazard warn-
and possibly even brake failure.
ing flasher already blinks.
Vehicles parked with the park-
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ing brake not applied or not
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
fully engaged may roll inadver-
ing, apply the brakes gently and
tently and may cause injury to
keep the vehicle pointed straight
the driver and others. ALWAYS
ahead while you slow down. When
apply the parking brake before
you are moving slowly enough for it
exiting the vehicle.
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
and stop in a safe location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
driven through standing water or if it
ward.
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull
to one side.
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Driving your vehicle
ISG (IDLE STOP AND GO) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The ISG system is to reduce the fuel
To activate the ISG system
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consumption by automatically shut-
Auto stop
ting down the engine, when the vehi-
The driving speed must reach at least
cle is at a standstill (i.e. red stop light,
8 km/h after an idle stop.
stop sign, and traffic jam).
The engine is automatically started
upon satisfying the starting condi-
tions.
The ISG system is always active,
when the engine is running.
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When the engine is automatically
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started by the ISG system, some warn-
ing lights (i.e. ABS, ESC, ESC OFF,
To stop the engine in idle stop mode
EPS, and parking brake warning
1. Decrease the vehicle speed to
light) may illuminate for a few sec-
0km/h.
onds due to the low battery voltage.
However, it does not indicate a mal-
2. Shift to D (Drive) or N (Neutral).
function with the ISG system.
3. Press the brake pedal.
The auto stop indicator (
) illumi-
nates in green on the instrument
cluster, when the engine stops.
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■ Type A
■ Type B
Auto start
■ Type A
■ Type B
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OTLE055035/OTLE055036
When the driver unfastens the seat-
• If equipped with a supervision clus-
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belt or open the driver's door (or the
ter the message, 'Auto Stop deac-
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To restart the engine in the auto
hood) in the auto stop mode, you will
tivated. Start manually', appears
stop mode
experience the followings.
on the LCD display.
• Release the brake pedal.
• The ISG system is deactivated.
(The ISG OFF button indicator illu-
• If equipped with a supervision clus-
minates.)
ter the message, "Press brake
pedal for Auto Start", appears on
the LCD display.
• The auto stop indicator (
) goes
OFF on the instrument cluster,
when the engine is restarted.
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The engine is automatically restart-
Prerequisite for activation
ed in the following situations.
The ISG system operates in the fol-
-
The fan speed of the manual cli-
lowing situations.
mate control system is set above
- The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
the 3rd position, with the air condi-
- The driver’s door and the hood are
tion ON.
closed.
-
The fan speed of the automatic cli-
- The brake vacuum pressure is
mate control system is set above
adequate.
the 6th position, with the air condi-
tion ON.
- The battery is sufficiently charged.
-
A certain period of time has been
- The outside temperature is between
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elapsed with the air condition ON.
-2 °C and 35 °C (28.4 °F and 95 °F).
The auto stop indicator (
) blinks
- The engine coolant temperature is
-
The defroster is activated.
in green for 5 seconds on the instru-
not too low.
-
The brake vacuum pressure is low.
ment cluster,
-
The battery is weak.
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The driving speed exceeds 2 km/h.
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To deactivate the ISG system
ISG system malfunction
The ISG system may not operate:
When there is a malfunction with the
ISG sensors or the ISG system.
The followings occur, when there is
a malfunction with the ISG system:
•
The auto stop indicator (
) will
blink in yellow.
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• The ISG system is not activated,
•
Press the ISG OFF button to deac-
when the prerequisites to activate
tivate the ISG system. Then, the
the ISG system are unsatisfied. In
ISG OFF button indicator illumi-
this case, the ISG OFF button indi-
nates, and if equipped with a
cator illuminates, and if equipped
supervision cluster the message,
with a supervision cluster the mes-
"Auto Stop Off", appears on the
sage, "Auto Stop conditions not
LCD display.
met", appears on the LCD display.
•
Press the ISG OFF button again to
• When the above indicator remains
reactivate the ISG system. Then,
ON, or when the above message
the ISG OFF button indicator turns
remains displayed, we recommend
OFF.
you to have the IGS system checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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WARNING
•
When you cannot turn off the ISG
OFF button indicator by pressing
When the engine is in auto stop
the ISG OFF button, or when the
mode, the engine may restart.
malfunction with the ISG system
Before leaving the vehicle or
persists, we recommend you to con-
checking the engine compart-
tact an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
ment, stop the engine by plac-
er.
ing the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position or remov-
•
You can turn off the ISG OFF but-
ing the ignition key.
ton indicator by driving over
80
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km/h (50 mph) for up to 2 hours
with the fan speed below the 2nd
•
The light on the ISG OFF button
position. If the ISG OFF button
will illuminate.
indicator remains ON, we recom-
mend you to contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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The battery sensor deactiva-
Prerequisites to reactivate the
NOTICE
tion
battery sensor
•
Use only the genuine HYUNDAI
Keep the engine in the OFF status
ISG battery for replacement. If
for 4 hours, and attempt to restart the
not, the ISG system may not nor-
engine 3 to 4 times for the battery-
mally operate.
sensor reactivation.
•
Do not recharge the ISG battery
Pay extreme caution not to connect
with a general battery charger. If
any accessories (i.e. navigation and
not, it may damage or explode
black box) to the vehicle with the
Battery sensor
the ISG battery.
engine in the OFF status. If not, the
•
Do not remove the battery cap. If
battery sensor may not be reactivat-
ed.
not, the battery electrolyte,
which is harmful to the human
body, may leak out.
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The battery sensor is deactivated,
The ISG system may not operate in
when the battery is disconnected
the following situations.
from the negative pole for mainte-
- There is a malfunction with the IGS
nance purpose.
system.
In this case, the ISG system is limit-
- The battery is weak.
edly operated due to the battery sen-
- The brake vacuum pressure is low.
sor deactivation. Thus, the driver
In those cases, we recommend you to
needs to take the following proce-
have the ISG system checked by an
dures to reactivate the battery sen-
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
sor after disconnecting the battery.
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DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
■ Left-hand drive
ECO mode
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When the Drive Mode is
If there is a problem with the instru-
set to ECO mode, the
ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
engine and transmission
NORMAL mode and may not change
control logic are changed
to ECO mode or SPORT mode.
to maximize fuel efficiency.
• When the ECO mode is selected
The mode changes, as below,
by pressing the DRIVE MODE but-
whenever the DRIVE MODE button
ton, the ECO indicator
(green
is pressed.
color) will illuminate.
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■ Right-hand drive
• If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,
ECO
when the engine is turned OFF
and restarted the Drive Mode set-
NORMAL
SPORT
ting will remain in ECO mode.
When NORMAL mode is selected,
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it is not displayed on the instrument
cluster.
Fuel efficiency depends on the driver's
driving habit and road condition.
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The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver's preference
or road condition.
The system resets to be in the NOR-
MAL mode (except if it is in ECO
mode), when the engine is restarted.
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