Hyundai ix20 (2017 year). Instruction

Driving your vehicle

MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Manual transaxle operation

CAUTION

The manual transaxle has

(6, if

•

When downshifting from

5th

equipped) forward gears.

(Fifth) gear to 4th (Fourth) gear,

This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift

caution should be taken not to

knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized

inadvertently move the shift lever

in all forward gears so shifting to either a

sideways in such a manner that

■ Type A

higher or a lower gear is easily accom-

second gear is engaged. Such a

plished.

drastic downshift may cause the

Depress the clutch pedal down fully while

engine speed to increase to the

shifting, then release it slowly.

point that the tachometer will

If your vehicle is equipped with an igni-

enter the red-zone. Such over-

tion lock system, the engine will not start

revving of the engine may possi-

■ Type B

when starting the engine without

bly cause engine and transaxle

depressing the clutch pedal.

damage.

The shift lever must return to the Neutral

•

Do not downshift more than 2

position before shifting into R (Reverse).

gears or downshift the gear when

The button (1) located immediately below

the engine is running at high

the shift knob must be pulled upward

speed

(5,000 RPM or higher).

while moving the shift lever to the R

Such a downshifting may damage

The shift lever can be moved without pulling

(Reverse) position.

the engine, clutch and the

the button (1).

The button (1) must be pulled up while mov-

Make sure the vehicle is completely

transaxle.

ing the shift lever.

stopped before shifting into R (Reverse).

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Never operate the engine with the

tachometer (rpm) in the red zone.

* The actual shift lever in the vehicle may

differ from the illustration.

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Driving your vehicle

•

During cold weather, shifting may be

difficult until the transaxle lubricant has

CAUTION

WARNING

warmed up. This is normal and not

•

To avoid premature clutch wear

•

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

harmful to the transaxle.

and damage, do not drive with

always set the parking brake fully

•

If you've come to a complete stop and

your foot resting on the clutch

and shut the engine off. Then

it's hard to shift into

1st (First) or R

pedal. Also, don’t use the clutch

make sure the transaxle is shifted

(Reverse), leave the shift lever at

to hold the vehicle stopped on an

into

1st

(First) gear when the

Neutral position and release the clutch.

uphill grade, while waiting for a

vehicle is parked on a level or

Depress the clutch pedal back down,

traffic light, etc.

uphill grade, and shifted into R

and then shift into

1st

(First) or R

•

Do not use the shift lever as a

(Reverse) on a downhill grade.

(Reverse) gear position.

handrest during driving, as this

Unexpected and sudden vehicle

can result in premature wear of

movement can occur if these pre-

the transaxle shift forks.

cautions are not followed in the

•

When operating the clutch pedal,

order identified.

press the clutch pedal down fully.

•

If your vehicle has a manual

If you don't press the clutch pedal

transaxle not equipped with a

fully, the clutch may be damaged

ignition lock switch, it may move

or noise may occur.

and cause a serious accident

•

To prevent possible damage to

when starting the engine without

the clutch system, do not start

depressing the clutch pedal while

with the

2nd

(second) gear

the parking brake is released and

engaged except when you start

the shift lever not in the Neutral

on a slippery road.

position.

•

Do not use the engine brake

(shifting from a high gear to

lower gear) rapidly on slippery

roads. The vehicle may slip caus-

ing an accident.

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Driving your vehicle

Using the clutch

Good driving practices

The clutch should be pressed all the way

WARNING

•

Never take the vehicle out of gear and

to the floor before shifting, then released

coast down a hill. This is extremely

•

Always buckle-up! In a collision,

slowly. The clutch pedal should always be

hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in

an unbelted occupant is signifi-

fully released while driving. Do not rest

gear.

cantly more likely to be seriously

your foot on the clutch pedal while driv-

injured or killed than a properly

•

Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause

ing. This can cause unnecessary wear.

belted occupant.

them to overheat and malfunction.

Do not partially engage the clutch to hold

Instead, when you are driving down a

•

Avoid high speeds when corner-

the car on an incline. This causes unnec-

long hill, shift to a lower gear. When

ing or turning.

essary wear. Use the foot brake or park-

you do this, engine braking will help

•

Do not make quick steering

ing brake to hold the car on an incline. Do

slow down the vehicle.

wheel movements, such as sharp

not operate the clutch pedal rapidly and

•

Slow down before shifting to a lower

lane changes or fast, sharp turns.

repeatedly.

gear. This will help avoid over-revving

•

The risk of rollover is greatly

the engine, which can cause damage.

increased if you lose control of

Downshifting

•

Slow down when you encounter cross

your vehicle at highway speeds.

When you must slow down in heavy traf-

winds. This gives you much better con-

•

Loss of control often occurs if

fic or while driving up steep hills, down-

trol of your vehicle.

two or more wheels drop off the

shift before the engine starts to labor.

•

Be sure the vehicle is completely

roadway and the driver over-

Downshifting reduces the chance of

stopped before you attempt to shift into

steers to reenter the roadway.

stalling and gives better acceleration

R (Reverse). The transaxle can be

•

In the event your vehicle leaves

when you need to increase your speed

damaged if you do not. To shift into R

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

again. When the vehicle is traveling down

(Reverse), depress the clutch, move

Instead, slow down before pulling

steep hills, downshifting helps maintain

the shift lever to Neutral, then shift to

back into the travel lanes.

safe speed and prolongs brake life.

the R (Reverse) position.

•

Never exceed posted speed lim-

•

Exercise extreme caution when driving

its.

on a slippery surface. Be especially

careful when braking, accelerating or

shifting gears. On a slippery surface,

an abrupt change in vehicle speed can

cause the drive wheels to lose traction

and the vehicle to go out of control.

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Driving your vehicle

Automatic transaxle operation

For smooth operation, depress the brake

pedal when shifting from N (Neutral) to a

CAUTION

The automatic transaxle has 6 forward

forward or reverse gear.

•

To avoid damage to your

speeds and one reverse speed. The indi-

vidual speeds are selected automatically,

transaxle, do not accelerate the

depending on the position of the shift

engine in R (Reverse) or any for-

WARNING - Automatic

ward gear position with the

lever.

transaxle

brakes on.

•

Always check the surrounding

•

When stopped on an upgrade, do

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areas near your vehicle for peo-

not hold the vehicle with engine

The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if

ple, especially children, before

power. Use the service brake or

the battery has been disconnected, may

shifting a car into D (Drive) or R

the parking brake.

be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal

(Reverse).

•

Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P

condition, and the shifting sequence will

•

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

(Park) into D

(Drive), or R

adjust after shifts are cycled a few times

always make sure the shift lever

(Reverse) when the engine is

by the TCM (Transaxle Control Module)

is in the P (Park) position; then

above idle speed.

or PCM (Powertrain Control Module).

set the parking brake fully and

shut the engine off. Unexpected

and sudden vehicle movement

can occur if these precautions

are not followed in the order iden-

tified.

•

Do not use the engine brake

(shifting from a high gear to

lower gear) rapidly on slippery

roads. The vehicle may slip caus-

ing an accident.

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Transaxle ranges

R (Reverse)

D (Drive)

P (Park)

Use this position to drive the vehicle

This is the normal driving position.

Always come to a complete stop before

backward.

The transaxle will automatically shift

shifting into P (Park). This position locks

through a 6-gear sequence, providing the

the transaxle and prevents the front

best fuel economy and power.

CAUTION

wheels from rotating.

For extra power when passing another

Always come to a complete stop

vehicle or driving uphill, depress the

before shifting into or out of R

accelerator fully. The transaxle will auto-

(Reverse); you may damage the

WARNING

matically downshift to the next lower gear

transaxle if you shift into R

•

Shifting into P (Park) while the

(or gears, as appropriate).

(Reverse) while the vehicle is in

vehicle is in motion will cause the

motion, except as explained in

drive wheels to lock which will

“Rocking the vehicle” in this section.

cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

•

Do not use the P (Park) position

N (Neutral)

in place of the parking brake.

The wheels and transaxle are not locked.

Always make sure the shift lever

The vehicle will roll freely even on the

is latched in the P (Park) position

slightest incline unless the parking brake

and set the parking brake fully.

or service brakes are applied.

•

Never leave a child unattended in

a vehicle.

WARNING

Do not drive with the shift lever in N

(Neutral).

CAUTION

The engine brake will not work and

The transaxle may be damaged if

lead to an accident.

you shift into P

(Park) while the

vehicle is in motion.

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Driving your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

Shift lock system (if equipped)

•

Only the six forward gears can be

For your safety, the automatic transaxle

selected. To reverse or park the vehicle,

has a shift lock system which prevents

move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)

shifting the transaxle from P (Park) into R

or P (Park) position as required.

(Reverse) unless the brake pedal is

•

Downshifts are made automatically

depressed.

when the vehicle slows down. When

To shift the transaxle from P (Park) into R

the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automati-

(Reverse):

cally selected.

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

•

When the engine rpm approaches the

2. Move the shift lever.

red zone the transaxle will upshift

If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed

automatically.

and released with the shift lever in the P

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•

If the driver presses the lever to

(Park) position, a chattering noise near

Sports mode

+ (Up) or

(Down) position, the

the shift lever may be heard. This is a nor-

transaxle may not make the requested

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in

mal condition.

gear change if the next gear is outside

motion, sports mode is selected by push-

of the allowable engine rpm range.

ing the shift lever from the D (Drive) posi-

The driver must execute upshifts in

WARNING

tion into the manual gate. To return to D

accordance with road conditions, tak-

(Drive) range operation, push the shift

Always fully depress the brake

ing care to keep the engine rpms

lever back into the main gate.

pedal before and while shifting out

below the red zone.

In Sports Mode, moving the shift lever

of the P (Park) position into anoth-

•

When driving on a slippery road, push

backwards and forwards will allow you to

er position to avoid inadvertent

the shift lever forward into the + (Up)

select the desired range of gears for the

movement of the vehicle which

position. This causes the transaxle to

current driving conditions.

could injure persons in or around

shift into the 2nd gear which is better

the car.

+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once to

for smooth driving on a slippery road.

shift up one gear.

Push the shift lever to the - (Down)

- (Down) : Pull the lever backwards once

side to shift back to the 1st gear.

to shift down one gear.

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Driving your vehicle

Shift-lock release

Good driving practices

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

•

Never move the shift lever from P

the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other posi-

position with the brake pedal depressed,

tion with the accelerator pedal

continue depressing the brake, and then

depressed.

do the following:

•

Never move the shift lever into P (Park)

when the vehicle is in motion.

•

Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift into

R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

•

Never take the vehicle out of gear and

coast down a hill. This may be

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extremely hazardous. Always leave the

1. Place the ignition switch in the

vehicle in gear when moving.

LOCK/OFF position.

•

Do not "ride" the brakes. This can

2. Apply the parking brake.

cause them to overheat and malfunc-

3. Carefully remove the cap (1) covering

tion. Instead, when you are driving

the shift-lock access hole.

down a long hill, slow down and shift to

4. Insert a screwdriver into the access hole

a lower gear. When you do this, engine

and press down on the screwdriver.

braking will help slow down the vehicle.

5. Move the shift lever while holding down

•

Slow down before shifting to a lower

the screwdriver.

gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may

6. Remove the screwdriver from the shift-

not be engaged.

lock access hole then install the cap.

•

Always use the parking brake. Do not

7. Depress the brake pedal, and then

depend on placing the transaxle in P

restart the engine.

(Park) to keep the vehicle from moving.

If you need to use the shift-lock release,

we recommend that the system be

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer immediately.

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•

Exercise extreme caution when driving

on a slippery surface. Be especially

WARNING

careful when braking, accelerating or

•

Always buckle-up! In a collision,

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

shifting gears. On a slippery surface,

an unbelted occupant is signifi-

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may

an abrupt change in vehicle speed can

cantly more likely to be seriously

attempt to rock the vehicle free by

cause the drive wheels to lose traction

injured or killed than a properly

moving it forward and backward. Do

and the vehicle to go out of control.

belted occupant.

not attempt this procedure if people

•

Optimum vehicle performance and

•

Avoid high speeds when corner-

or objects are anywhere near the

economy is obtained by smoothly

vehicle. During the rocking opera-

ing or turning.

depressing and releasing the accelera-

tion the vehicle may suddenly move

•

Do not make quick steering

tor pedal.

forward of backward as it becomes

wheel movements, such as sharp

unstuck, causing injury or damage

lane changes or fast, sharp turns.

to nearby people or objects.

•

The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of

your vehicle at highway speeds.

Moving up a steep grade from a stand-

•

Loss of control often occurs if

ing start

two or more wheels drop off the

To move up a steep grade from a stand-

roadway and the driver over-

ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift

steers to reenter the roadway.

the shift lever to D

(Drive). Select the

•

In the event your vehicle leaves

appropriate gear depending on load

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

weight and steepness of the grade, and

Instead, slow down before pulling

release the parking brake. Depress the

back into the travel lanes.

accelerator pedal gradually while releas-

•

Never exceed posted speed limits.

ing the service brakes.

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Driving your vehicle

BRAKE SYSTEM

Power brakes

In the event of brake failure

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Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

If service brakes fail to operate while the

•

When descending a long or steep

that adjust automatically through normal

vehicle is in motion, you can make an

hill, shift to a lower gear and

usage.

emergency stop with the parking brake.

avoid continuous application of

The stopping distance, however, will be

In the event that the power-assisted

the brakes. Continuous brake

much greater than normal.

brakes lose power because of a stalled

application will cause the brakes

engine or some other reason, you can

to overheat and could result in a

still stop your vehicle by applying greater

temporary loss of braking per-

WARNING - Parking brake

force to the brake pedal than you nor-

formance.

Applying the parking brake while

mally would. The stopping distance, how-

•

Wet brakes may impair the vehi-

the vehicle is moving at normal

ever, will be longer.

cle’s ability to safely slow down;

speeds can cause a sudden loss of

When the engine is not running, the

the vehicle may also pull to one

control of the vehicle. If you must

reserve brake power is partially depleted

side when the brakes are applied.

use the parking brake to stop the

each time the brake pedal is applied. Do

Applying the brakes lightly will

vehicle, use great caution in apply-

not pump the brake pedal when the

indicate whether they have been

ing the brake.

power assist has been interrupted.

affected in this way. Always test

Pump the brake pedal only when neces-

your brakes in this fashion after

sary to maintain steering control on slip-

driving through deep water. To

pery surfaces.

dry the brakes, apply them lightly

while maintaining a safe forward

speed until brake performance

WARNING - Brakes

returns to normal.

• Do not drive with your foot rest-

•

Always, confirm the position of

ing on the brake pedal. This will

the brake and accelerator pedal

create abnormal high brake tem-

before driving. If you don't check

peratures, excessive brake lining

the position of the accelerator

and pad wear, and increased

and brake pedal before driving,

stopping distances.

you may depress the accelerator

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instead of the brake pedal. It may

cause a serious accident.

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Driving your vehicle

Disc brakes wear indicator

Your vehicle has disc brakes.

CAUTION

When your brake pads are worn and new

•

Driving with the parking brake

pads are required, you will hear a high-

applied will cause excessive

pitched warning sound from your front

brake pad (or lining) and brake

brakes or rear brakes (if equipped). You

rotor wear.

may hear this sound come and go or it

•

Do not operate the parking brake

may occur whenever you depress the

while the vehicle is moving

brake pedal.

except in an emergency situation.

Please remember that some driving con-

It could damage the vehicle sys-

ditions or climates may cause a brake

tem and make endanger driving

squeal when you first apply (or lightly

safety.

apply) the brakes. This is normal and

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does not indicate a problem with your

Parking brake

brakes.

Applying the parking brake

To engage the parking brake, first apply

CAUTION

the foot brake and then without pressing

• To avoid costly brake repairs, do

the release button in, pull the parking

not continue to drive with worn

brake lever up as far as possible. In addi-

brake pads.

tion it is recommended that when parking

• Always replace brake pads as

the vehicle on a gradient, the shift lever

complete front or rear axle sets.

should be positioned in the appropriate

low gear for manual transaxle vehicles or

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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Driving your vehicle

WARNING

•

To prevent unintentional move-

ment when stopped and leaving

the vehicle, do not use the shift

lever instead of the parking

brake. Set the parking brake AND

make sure the shift lever is

securely positioned in 1st (First)

gear or R (Reverse) for manual

transaxle equipped vehicles and

in P

(Park) for automatic

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transaxle equipped vehicles.

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Releasing the parking brake

•

Never allow anyone who is unfa-

Check the brake warning light by turning

To release the parking brake, first apply

miliar with the vehicle to touch

the ignition switch ON (do not start the

the parking brake. If the parking

engine). This light will illuminate when the

the foot brake and pull up the parking

brake is released unintentionally,

parking brake is applied with the ignition

brake lever slightly. Secondly press the

serious injury may occur.

switch in the START or ON position.

release button (1) and lower the parking

brake lever (2) while pressing the button.

•

All vehicles should always have

Before driving, be sure the parking brake

the parking brake fully engaged

is fully released and the brake warning

when parking to avoid inadver-

light is off.

tent movement of the vehicle

If the brake warning light remains on

which can injure occupants or

after the parking brake is released while

pedestrians.

the engine 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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Driving your vehicle

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

The ABS continuously senses the speed

(Continued)

(if equipped)

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 vehicles

brake pressure and do not try to pump

equipped with an anti-lock braking

your brakes. Depress your brake pedal

system

(or Electronic Stability

as hard as possible or as hard as the sit-

Control System) may be longer

uation allows the ABS to control the force

than for those without it in the fol-

being delivered to the brakes.

lowing road conditions.

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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Driving your vehicle

✽ NOTICE

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

•

Even with the anti-lock brake system,

vehicle over to a safe place and

your vehicle still requires sufficient

stop the 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. We recommend

CAUTION

vent accidents resulting from exces-

that you contact an authorized

•

If the ABS warning light is on and

sive speeds.

HYUNDAI dealer.

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

✽ NOTICE

may result in a longer stopping dis-

normally.

When you jump start your vehicle

tance than for vehicles equipped with a

•

The ABS warning light will stay

because of a drained battery, the engine

conventional brake system.

on for approximately 3 seconds

may not run as smoothly and the ABS

after the ignition switch is ON.

warning light may turn on at the same

During that time, the ABS will go

time. This happens because of low bat-

through self-diagnosis and the

tery voltage. It does not mean your ABS

light will go off if everything is

is malfunctioning.

normal. If the light stays on, you

• Do not pump your brakes!

may have a problem with your

• Have the battery recharged before

ABS. We recommend that you

driving the vehicle.

contact an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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■ Left-hand drive type

ESC applies the brakes at individual

The Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)

wheels and intervenes with the engine

system is an electronic system designed

management system to stabilize the

to help the driver maintain vehicle control

vehicle.

under adverse conditions. It is not a sub-

stitute for safe driving practices. Factors

including speed, road conditions and

WARNING

driver steering input can all affect

Never drive too fast according to

whether ESC will be effective in prevent-

the road conditions or too quickly

ing a loss of control. It is still your respon-

when cornering. Electronic stabili-

sibility to drive and corner at reasonable

ty control

(ESC) will not prevent

speed and to leave a sufficient margin of

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accidents. Excessive speed in

safety.

■ Right-hand drive type

turns, abrupt maneuvers and

When you apply your brakes under con-

hydroplaning on wet surfaces can

ditions which may lock the wheels, you

still result in serious accidents.

may hear a “tik-tik’’ sound from the

Only a safe and attentive driver can

brakes, or feel a corresponding sensation

prevent accidents by avoiding

in the brake pedal. This is normal and it

maneuvers that cause the vehicle

means your ESC is active.

to lose traction. Even with ESC

installed, always follow all the nor-

mal precautions for driving - includ-

✽ NOTICE

ing driving at safe speeds for the

A click sound may be heard in the

conditions.

engine compartment when the vehicle

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begins to move after the engine is start-

Electronic stability control (ESC)

ed. These conditions are normal and

(if equipped)

indicate that the Electronic Stability

Control System is functioning properly.

The Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)

system is designed to stabilize the vehi-

cle during cornering maneuvers. ESC

checks where you are steering and

where the vehicle is actually going.

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Driving your vehicle

ESC operation

When operating

ESC operation off

ESC ON condition

When the ESC is in operation,

ESC OFF state

• When the ignition is turned

ESC indicator light blinks.

• To cancel ESC operation,

ON, ESC and ESC OFF indi-

• When the Electronic Stability

press the ESC OFF button

cator lights illuminate for

Control is operating properly,

(ESC OFF indicator light illu-

approximately

3 seconds,

you can feel a slight pulsation

minates).

then ESC is turned on.

in the vehicle. This is only the

• If the ignition switch is turned

• Press the ESC OFF button

effect of brake control and

to the LOCK position when

for at least half a second after

indicates nothing unusual.

ESC is off, ESC remains off.

turning the ignition ON to turn

• When moving out of the mud

Upon restarting the engine,

ESC off. (ESC OFF indicator

or slippery road, depressing

the ESC will automatically

will illuminate). To turn the

the accelerator pedal may not

turn on again.

ESC on, press the ESC OFF

cause the engine rpm (revo-

button

(ESC OFF indicator

lutions per minute) to

light will go off).

increase.

• 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 OFF usage

■ ESC indicator light

WARNING

When driving

The Electronic Stability Control

• ESC should be turned on for daily driv-

system is only a driving aid; use

ing whenever possible.

precautions for safe driving by

• To turn ESC off while driving, press the

slowing down on curved, snowy, or

ESC OFF button while driving on a flat

■ ESC OFF indicator light

icy roads. Drive slowly and don’t

road surface.

attempt to accelerate whenever the

ESC indicator light is blinking, or

when the road surface is slippery.

WARNING

Never press ESC OFF button while

ESC is operating (ESC indicator

Indicator light

✽ NOTICE

light blinks).

When ignition switch is turned to the ON

After reconnecting or recharging a dis-

If ESC is turned off while ESC is

position, the indicator light illuminates,

charged battery, the ESC OFF indicator

operating, the vehicle may slip out

then goes off if the ESC system is oper-

may illuminate. In this case, turn the

of control.

ating normally.

steering wheel 360 degrees to the left

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

and 360 degrees to the right while the

ESC is operating or illuminates when

ignition switch is in the ON position.

✽ NOTICE

ESC fails to operate.

Then, restart the engine after the igni-

• When operating the vehicle on a

ESC OFF indicator light comes on when

tion is off. If the ESC OFF indicator

dynamometer, ensure that the ESC is

the ESC is turned off with the button.

does not turn off, we recommend that

turned off (ESC OFF light illuminat-

the system be checked by an authorized

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

HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION

vent the vehicle speed from increas-

Driving with varying tire or wheel

ing, and result in false diagnosis.

sizes may cause the ESC system to

• Turning the ESC off does not affect

malfunction. When replacing tires,

ABS or brake system operation.

make sure they are the same size as

your original tires.

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