Hyundai Elantra (2023 year). Manual in english

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Shift-lock release

Parking

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

Always come to a complete stop and

the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)

continue to depress the brake pedal.

position with the brake pedal depressed,

Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

continue depressing the brake, and then

position, apply the parking brake, and

do the following:

place the ignition switch in the LOCK/

OFF position. Take the Key with you

when exiting the vehicle.

WARNING

When you stay in the vehicle with

the engine running, be careful not

to depress the accelerator pedal for

a long period of time. The engine or

exhaust system may overheat and

start a fire.

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The exhaust gas and the exhaust

1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK/

system are very hot. Keep away from

OFF position.

the exhaust system components.

2. Apply the parking brake.

Do not stop or park over flammable

materials, such as dry grass, paper

3. Carefully remove the shift lever boots.

or leaves. They may ignite and cause

4. Move the shift lever while holding

a fire.

the release button (1) with a tool (for

example, flathead screw-driver).

If you need to use the shift-lock release,

have the vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the trim

beside of the shift lever while removing

the shift lever boots.

Ignition key interlock system

(if equipped)

The ignition key cannot be removed

unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)

position.

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Driving Your Vehicle

Good Driving Practices

ś Exercise extreme caution when

driving on a slippery surface. Be

Never move the shift lever from P

especially careful when braking,

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

accelerating or shifting gears. On a

position with the accelerator pedal

slippery surface, an abrupt change

depressed.

in vehicle speed can cause the drive

Never move the shift lever into P

wheels to lose traction and may cause

(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.

loss of vehicle control resulting in an

Be sure the vehicle is completely

accident.

stopped before you attempt to shift

ś Optimum vehicle performance and

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

economy is obtained by smoothly

Do not move the shift lever to N

depressing and releasing the

(Neutral) when driving. Doing so

accelerator.

may result in an accident because

of a loss of engine braking and the

WARNING

transmission could be damaged.

When driving uphill or downhill,

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH:

always shift to D (Drive) for driving

forward or shift to R (Reverse) for

ALWAYS wear your seat belt. In a

driving backwards, and check the

collision, an unbelted occupant

gear position indicated on the cluster

is significantly more likely to be

before driving. Driving in the opposite

seriously injured or killed than a

direction of the selected gear, can

properly belted occupant.

lead to a dangerous situation by

Avoid high speeds when cornering or

shutting off the engine and affecting

turning.

the braking performance.

Do not make quick steering wheel

Do not drive with your foot resting

movements, such as sharp lane

on the brake pedal. Even light, but

changes or fast, sharp turns.

consistent pedal pressure can result

The risk of rollover is greatly

in the brakes overheating, brake wear

increased if you lose control of your

and possibly even brake failure.

vehicle at highway speeds.

Do not hold the vehicle on an incline

Loss of control often occurs if two or

with the accelerator pedal. This can

more wheels drop off the roadway

cause the transmission to overheat.

and the driver over steers to reenter

Always use the brake pedal or parking

the roadway.

brake.

In the event your vehicle leaves

Always apply the parking brake when

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on

Instead, slow down before pulling

placing the transmission in P (Park) to

back into the travel lanes.

keep the vehicle from moving.

HYUNDAI recommends you follow all

posted speed limits.

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Driving Your Vehicle

The dual clutch transmission can be

WARNING

thought of as an automatically shifting

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

manual transmission. It gives the

death:

driving feel of a manual transmission,

ALWAYS check the surrounding

yet provides the ease of a fully

areas near your vehicle for people,

automatic transmission.

especially children, before shifting a

When D (Drive) is selected, the

vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

transmission will automatically

Before leaving the driver’s seat,

shift through the gears similar to a

always make sure the shift lever

conventional automatic transmission.

is in the P (Park) position, then set

Unlike a traditional automatic

the parking brake, and place the

transmission, the gear shifting can

ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF

sometimes be felt and heard as the

position. Unexpected and sudden

actuators engage the clutches and the

vehicle movement can occur if these

gears are selected.

precautions are not followed.

The dual clutch transmission adopts

When using Manual Shift Mode, do

a dry-type dual clutch, which is

not use engine braking (shifting from

different from the torque converter of

a high gear to lower gear) rapidly on

the automatic transmission. It shows

slippery roads. The vehicle may slip

better acceleration performance

causing an accident.

and increased fuel efficiency while

driving but initial launch might be

To avoid damage to your transaxle,

little bit slower than the automatic

do not try to accelerate in R (Reverse)

transmission.

or any forward gear position with the

brakes on.

As a result, gear shifts are sometimes

more noticeable than a conventional

When stopped on slope, do not hold

automatic transmission and a light

the vehicle with accelerator pedal.

vibration during launching can be felt

Use the service brake or the parking

as the transmission speed. This is a

brake.

normal condition of the dual clutch

transmission.

The dry-type clutch transfers torque

more directly and provides a direct

drive feeling which may feel different

from a conventional automatic

transmission. This may be more

noticeable when launching the vehicle

from a stop or when traveling at low,

stop-and-go vehicle speeds.

When rapidly accelerating at a low

vehicle speed, the engine rpm may

increase highly depending on the

vehicle’s driving condition.

For smooth launch uphill, press

down the accelerator pedal smoothly

depending on the current conditions.

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If you release your foot from the

LCD Display for Transmission

accelerator pedal at low vehicle

Temperature and Warning

speed, you may feel strong engine

Message

braking, which is similar to manual

DCT warning messages

transmission.

When driving downhill, you may use

Sports Mode or press the paddle

shifters (if equipped) to downshift to

a lower gear in order to control your

speed without using the brake pedal

excessively.

When you turn the engine on and off,

you may hear clicking sounds as the

system goes through a self-test. This

is a normal sound for the dual clutch

transmission.

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During the first 1000 miles (1,500 km),

This warning message is displayed when

you may feel that the vehicle may not

vehicle is driven slowly on a grade and

be smooth when accelerating at low

the vehicle detects that the brake pedal

speed. During this break-in period, the

is not applied.

shift quality and performance of your

new vehicle is continuously optimized.

Steep grade

Driving up hills or on steep grades:

WARNING

ś To hold the vehicle on an incline use

Due to transmission failure, you may

the foot brake or the parking brake.

not continue to drive and the position

ś When in stop-and-go traffic on an

indicator (D, R) on the cluster will blink.

incline, keep some distance ahead

Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

before moving the vehicle forward.

and have the system checked.

Then hold the vehicle on the incline

with the foot brake.

ś If the vehicle is held on a hill by

applying the accelerator pedal

or by creeping with brake pedal

disengaged, the clutch and

transmission may overheat which

can result in damage. At this time, a

warning message will appear on the

LCD display.

ś If the LCD warning is active, the foot

brake must be applied.

ś Ignoring the warnings can lead to

damage to the transmission.

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Driving Your Vehicle

If this occurs, pull over to a safe

location, stop the vehicle with the

engine running, apply the brakes and

shift the vehicle to P (Park), and allow

the transmission to cool.

If you ignore this warning, the driving

condition may become worse.

You may experience abrupt shifts,

frequent shifts, or jerkiness. To return

to the normal driving condition, stop

the vehicle and apply the foot brake

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or shift into P (Park). Then allow the

Transmission high temperature

transmission to cool for a few minutes

with engine on, before driving off.

ś Under certain conditions, such as

repeated stop-and-go launches

When possible, drive the vehicle

on steep grades, sudden take off

smoothly.

or acceleration, or other harsh

driving conditions, the transmission

clutch temperatures will increase

excessively. Finally the clutch in

transmission could be overheated.

ś When the clutch is overheated, the

safe protection mode engages and

the gear position indicator on the

cluster blinks with a chime. At this

time, “Transmission temperature is

high! Stop safely” warning message

will appear on the LCD display and

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driving may not be smooth.

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Transmission overheated

Transmission ranges

ś If the vehicle continues to be driven

The indicator in the instrument cluster

and the clutch temperatures reach

displays the shift lever position when the

the maximum temperature limit, the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

"Transmission hot! Park with engine

On" warning will be displayed. When

P (Park)

this occurs the clutch is disabled

Always come to a complete stop before

until the clutch cools to normal

shifting into P (Park).

temperatures.

To shift from P (Park), you must depress

ś The warning will display a time to wait

firmly on the brake pedal and make sure

for the transmission to cool.

your foot is off the accelerator pedal.

ś If this occurs, pull over to a safe

If you have done all of the above and

location, stop the vehicle with the

still cannot shift the lever out of P

engine running, apply the brakes and

(Park), see "Shift-Lock Release" in this

shift the vehicle to P (Park), and allow

chapter.

the transmission to cool.

The shift lever must be in P (Park) before

ś When the message "Transmission

turning the engine off.

cooled down. Resume driving"

appears you can continue to drive

your vehicle.

WARNING

ś When possible, drive the vehicle

ś Shifting into P (Park) while the

smoothly.

vehicle is in motion may cause you to

If any of the warning messages in the

lose control of the vehicle.

LCD display continue to blink, for your

ś After the vehicle has stopped, always

safety, contact an authorized HYUNDAI

make sure the shift lever is in P

dealer and have the system checked.

(Park), apply the parking brake, and

turn the engine off.

ś Do not use the P (Park) position in

place of the parking brake.

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Driving Your Vehicle

R (Reverse)

D (Drive)

Use this position to drive the vehicle

This is the normal driving position. The

backward.

transmission will automatically shift

through a 7-gear sequence, providing the

best fuel economy and power.

NOTICE

For extra power when passing another

Always come to a complete stop before

vehicle or driving uphill, depress the

shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you

accelerator fully. The transmission will

may damage the transaxle if you shift

automatically downshift to the next

into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in

lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).

motion.

The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the

shift lever console, allows the driver to

N (Neutral)

switch from NORMAL mode to ECO or

The wheels and transaxle are not

SPORT mode (if equipped)

engaged.

For more information, refer to "Drive

Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a

Mode Integrated Control System" later

stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop

in this chapter.

with the engine ON. Shift into P (Park)

if you need to leave your vehicle for any

reason.

WARNING

Always depress the brake pedal when

ś Do not shift into gear unless your

you are shifting from N (Neutral) to

foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

another gear.

Shifting into gear when the engine

is running at high speed can cause

the vehicle to move very rapidly. You

may lose control of the vehicle and

cause accidents.

ś Do not drive with the shift lever in N

(Neutral). The engine brake will not

work and may lead to an accident.

NOTICE

Always make sure the vehicle is

stationary, at a complete stop, before

selecting D (Drive).

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DS mode (Drive Sporty)

To shift into Ds mode, move the shift

lever from D (Drive) to the center of

the manual shift mode. The engine

and transmission control logic is

automatically optimized for sporty

driving.

In Ds mode, if you move the shift lever

to + (up) or (down), the gear will change

to manual shift mode. If the shift lever is

moved back into D (Drive), it will change

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to D (Drive). The vehicle will perform

Manual shift mode

according to the mode selected from

drive mode (NORMAL, ECO, SPORT,

Whether the vehicle is stationary or

SMART).

in motion, sports mode is selected by

pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive)

position into the manual gate. To return

to D (Drive) range operation, push the

shift lever back into the main gate.

In manual shift mode, moving the shift

lever backwards and forwards will allow

you to select the desired range of gears

for the current driving conditions.

Up (+) : Push the lever forward once to

shift up one gear.

Down (-) : Pull the lever backwards

once to shift down one gear.

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Driving Your Vehicle

Paddle Shifter (Manual Shift

Information

Mode) (if equipped)

Only the seven forward gears can be

selected. To reverse or park the vehicle,

move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)

or P (Park) position as required.

Downshifts are made automatically

when the vehicle slows down. When the

vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically

selected.

When the engine rpm approaches the

red zone the transmission will upshift

automatically.

If the driver presses the lever to + (Up)

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or - (Down) position, the transmission

The paddle shifter is available when the

may not make the requested gear

gears is in the D (Drive) position.

change if the next gear is outside of the

allowable engine rpm range. The driver

Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to

must execute upshifts in accordance

shift up or down one gear and the system

with road conditions, taking care to

changes from automatic shift mode to

keep the engine rpms below the red

manual shift mode.

zone.

To change back to the automatic shift

mode from manual shift mode, do one of

the following:

ś Gently depress the accelerator pedal

for more than 5 seconds (Except Sport

Mode).

ś Drive the vehicle under 6 mph (10

km/h).

ś Pull and hold the right side paddle

shifter.

Information

If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are pulled

at the same time, gear shift may not occur.

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Shift-lock system

Shift-lock release

For your safety, the dual clutch

If the shift lever cannot be moved from

transmission has a shift-lock system

the P (Park) position into R (Reverse)

which prevents shifting the transmission

position with the brake pedal depressed,

from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the

continue depressing the brake, and then

brake pedal is depressed.

do the following:

To shift the transmission from P (Park)

into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine or place the ignition

switch in the ON position.

3. Move the shift lever.

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1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK/

OFF position

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Carefully remove the shift lever boots.

4. Move the shift lever while holding

the release button (1) with a tool (for

example, flathead screw-driver).

If you need to use the shift-lock release,

have the vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the trim

beside of the shift lever while removing

the shift lever boots.

Ignition key interlock system (if

equipped)

The ignition key cannot be removed

unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)

position.

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Driving Your Vehicle

Parking

Good Driving Practices

Always come to a complete stop and

Never move the shift lever from P

continue to depress the brake pedal.

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position with the accelerator pedal

position, apply the parking brake, and

depressed.

place the ignition switch in the LOCK/

Never move the shift lever into P

OFF position. Take the Key with you

(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.

when exiting the vehicle.

Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

WARNING

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

Do not move the shift lever to N

When you stay in the vehicle with

the engine running, be careful not to

(Neutral) when driving. Doing so

may result in an accident because

depress the accelerator pedal for a long

period of time. The engine or exhaust

of a loss of engine braking and the

transmission could be damaged.

system may overheat and start a fire.

When driving uphill or downhill,

The exhaust gas and the exhaust system

are very hot. Keep away from the

always shift to D (Drive) for driving

forward or shift to R (Reverse) for

exhaust system components.

driving rearwards. After selecting

Do not stop or park over flammable

D (Drive) or R (Reverse), check the

materials, such as dry grass, paper or

gear position indicated on the cluster

leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.

before driving. If the vehicle moves in

the opposite direction of the selected

gear, the engine may turn off and a

serious accident might occur due to

degraded brake performance.

Do not drive with your foot resting

on the brake pedal. Even light, but

consistent pedal pressure can result

in the brakes overheating, brake wear

and possibly even brake failure.

When driving in sports mode, slow

down before shifting to a lower gear.

Otherwise, the lower gear may not

be engaged if the engine rpms are

outside of the allowable range.

Always apply the parking brake when

leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on

placing the transmission in P (Park) to

keep the vehicle from moving.

Exercise extreme caution when

driving 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 may cause

loss of vehicle control resulting in an

accident.

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ś Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

depressing and releasing the

accelerator.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH:

ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. In a

collision, an unbelted occupant

is significantly more likely to be

seriously injured or killed than a

properly belted occupant.

Avoid high speeds when cornering or

turning.

Do not make quick steering wheel

movements, such as sharp lane

changes or fast, sharp turns.

The risk of rollover is greatly

increased if you lose control of your

vehicle at highway speeds.

Loss of control often occurs if two or

more wheels drop off the roadway

and the driver over steers to reenter

the roadway.

In the event your vehicle leaves

the roadway, do not steer sharply.

Instead, slow down before pulling

back into the travel lanes.

HYUNDAI recommends you follow all

posted speed limits.

WARNING

If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud,

sand, etc., you may attempt to free the

vehicle by rocking it back and forth. Do

not attempt this procedure if people or

objects are anywhere near. 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

BRAKE SYSTEM

Power Brakes

When descending down a long or

steep hill, move the gear shift button

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

to Manual Shift Mode and manually

that adjust automatically through normal

downshift to a lower gear in order

usage.

to control your speed without using

If the engine is not running or is turned

the brake pedal excessively. Applying

off while driving, the power assist for

the brakes continuously will cause

the brakes will not work. You can still

the brakes to overheat and could

stop your vehicle by applying greater

result in a temporary loss of braking

force to the brake pedal than typical.

performance.

The stopping distance, however, will be

Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's

longer than with power brakes.

ability to safely slow down; the

When the engine is not running, the

vehicle may also pull to one side

reserve brake power is partially depleted

when the brakes are applied.

each time the brake pedal is applied.

Applying the brakes lightly will

Do not pump the brake pedal when the

indicate whether they have been

power assist has been interrupted.

affected in this way. Always test your

Only pump the brakes on slippery

brakes in this fashion after driving

surfaces if the power assist has been

through deep water. To dry the

interrupted to maintain steering control.

brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to

Do not pump the brakes on slippery

heat up the brakes while maintaining

surfaces if the brakes are operating

a safe forward speed until brake

normally.

performance returns to normal.

Avoid driving at high speeds until the

brakes function correctly.

Information

ś When the brake pedal is

Disc Brakes Wear Indicator

depressed under certain

When your brake pads are worn and new

driving conditions or weather

pads are required, you will hear a high

conditions, you may temporarily hear

pitched warning sound from your front

a noise. This is normal and does not

or rear brakes. You may hear this sound

indicate a problem with your brakes.

come and go or it may occur whenever

ś While driving on a road with deicing

you depress the brake pedal.

chemicals, brake noise or abnormal tire

wear may occur due to deicing

NOTICE

chemicals. In a safe traffic condition,

additionally apply the brakes to remove

To avoid costly brake repairs, do not

deicing chemicals on the brake discs

continue to drive with worn brake pads.

and pads.

Information

WARNING

Always replace brake pads as complete

Take the following precautions:

front or rear axle sets.

ś Do not drive with your foot resting

on the brake pedal. This will create

abnormal high brake temperatures,

excessive brake lining and pad wear,

and increased stopping distances.

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Parking Brake (if equipped)

Releasing the parking brake

Applying the parking brake

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To release:

Always set the parking brake before

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

leaving the vehicle, to apply:

While pressing the release button (1),

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

slightly pull up on the parking brake lever

then lower the parking brake lever (2).

Pull up the parking brake lever as far as

possible.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH, do not operate the parking

brake while the vehicle is moving

except in an emergency situation. It

could damage the brake system and

lead to an accident.

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Driving Your Vehicle

Check the Parking Brake

WARNING

Warning Light by placing

Whenever leaving the vehicle or

the ignition switch to the

parking, always come to a complete

ON position (do not start the

stop and continue to depress the

engine).

brake pedal. Move the shift lever into

This light will be illuminated when the

the 1st gear (for manual transmission

parking brake is applied with the ignition

vehicle) or P (Park, for intelligent

switch in the START or ON position.

variable transmission vehicle)

Before driving, be sure the parking brake

position, then apply the parking

is released and the Brake Warning Light

brake, and place the ignition switch

is OFF.

in the LOCK/OFF position.

If the Parking Brake Warning Light

Vehicles with the parking brake not

remains on after the parking brake is

fully engaged are at risk for moving

released while the engine is running,

inadvertently and causing injury to

there may be a malfunction in the

yourself or others.

brake system. Immediate attention is

NEVER allow anyone who is

necessary.

unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch

If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle

the parking brake. If the parking

immediately. If that is not possible,

brake is released unintentionally,

use extreme caution while operating

serious injury may occur.

the vehicle and only continue to drive

Only release the parking brake when

the vehicle until you can reach a safe

you are seated inside the vehicle

location.

with your foot firmly on the brake

pedal.

NOTICE

ś Do not apply the accelerator pedal

while the parking brake is engaged.

If you depress the accelerator pedal

with the parking brake engaged, a

warning will sound. Damage to the

parking brake may occur.

ś Driving with the parking brake on

can overheat the braking system and

cause premature wear or damage to

brake parts. Make sure the parking

brake is released and the Brake

Warning Light is off before driving.

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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Releasing the parking brake

(if equipped)

Applying the parking brake

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To release the EPB (Electronic Parking

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Brake), press the EPB switch in the

following condition:

To apply the EPB (Electronic Parking

Brake):

ś Place the ignition switch in the ON

position.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

ś Depress the brake pedal.

2. Pull up the EPB switch.

Make sure the Parking Brake Warning

Make sure the parking brake

Light goes off.

warning light comes on.

To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)

automatically:

WARNING

ś Intelligent variable transmission

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY

1. Start the engine.

or DEATH, do not operate the EPB

2. Close the driver’s door, engine hood

while the vehicle is moving except

and trunk.

in an emergency situation. It could

3. Depress the accelerator pedal while

damage the brake system and lead to

the shift lever is in R (Reverse) or D

an accident.

(Drive).

Make sure the Parking Brake Warning

light goes off.

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Driving Your Vehicle

Warning messages

Information

ś For your safety, you can engage the

EPB even though the ignition switch

is in the OFF position, but you cannot

release it.

ś For your safety, depress the brake

pedal and release the parking brake

manually with the EPB switch when

you drive downhill or when backing up

the vehicle.

NOTICE

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ś If the parking brake warning light

To release EPB, fasten seatbelt, close

is still on even though the EPB has

door, hood and trunk

been released, have the system be

ś If you try to drive with the EPB

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

applied, a warning will sound and a

dealer.

message will appear.

ś Do not drive your vehicle with the

ś If the driver's seat belt is unfastened

EPB applied. It may cause excessive

and the engine hood or trunk is

brake pad and brake rotor wear.

opened, a warning will sound and a

message will appear.

EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be

ś If there is a problem with the vehicle,

automatically applied when:

a warning may sound and a message

may appear.

ś Requested by other systems

If the situation occurs, depress the brake

ś The driver turns the engine off while

pedal and release EPB by pressing the

Auto Hold is operating.

EPB switch.

ś The vehicle is parked on the slope and

the Engine Start/Stop button is in the

OFF position.

ś The Engine is turned off when the

driver tries to park but the vehicle still

moves a bit.

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WARNING

ś Whenever leaving the vehicle or

parking, always come to a complete

stop and continue to depress the

brake pedal.

Shift the gear into the P (Park)

position, press the EPB switch, and

set the ignition switch to the OFF

position. Take the Key with you when

exiting the vehicle.

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Vehicles not fully engaged in P (Park)

with the parking brake set are at risk

AUTO HOLD turning Off!

for moving inadvertently and causing

Press brake pedal

injury to yourself or others.

When the conversion from Auto Hold to

ś NEVER allow anyone who is

EPB is not working properly a warning

unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch

will sound and a message will appear.

the EPB switch. If the EPB is released

unintentionally, serious injury may

occur.

ś Only release the EPB when you are

seated inside the vehicle with your

foot firmly on the brake pedal.

NOTICE

Do not apply the accelerator pedal

while the parking brake is engaged.

If you depress the accelerator pedal

with the EPB engaged, a warning will

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sound and a message will appear.

Damage to the parking brake may

Parking brake automatically engaged

occur.

If the EPB is applied while Auto Hold is

Driving with the parking brake on

activated, a warning will sound and a

can overheat the braking system and

message will appear.

cause premature wear or damage

to brake parts. Make sure the EPB

is released and the Parking Brake

Warning Light is off before driving.

Information

A clicking sound may be heard while

operating or releasing the EPB. These

conditions are normal and indicate that

the EPB is functioning properly.

When leaving your keys with a parking

attendant or assistant, make sure to

inform him/her how to operate the

EPB.

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EPB malfunction indicator

Parking brake warning light

Check the parking brake

warning light by placing the

ignition switch to the ON

position (do not start the

engine).

This light will be illuminated when the

parking brake is applied with the ignition

switch in the START or ON position.

If the parking brake warning light

remains on after the parking brake

is released while engine is running,

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there may be a malfunction in the

This warning light illuminates if the

brake system. Immediate attention is

ignition switch is set to the ON position

necessary.

and goes off in approximately 3 seconds

If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle

if the system is operating normally.

immediately. If that is not possible,

If the EPB malfunction indicator

use extreme caution while operating

remains on, comes on while driving, or

the vehicle and only continue to drive

does not come on when the ignition

the vehicle until you can reach a safe

switch is changed to the ON position,

location.

this indicates that the EPB may have

malfunctioned.

If this occurs, have the system checked

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

The EPB malfunction indicator may

illuminate when the ESC indicator comes

on to indicate that the ESC is not working

properly, but it does not indicate a

malfunction of the EPB.

NOTICE

ś If the EPB warning light is still on,

have the system checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

ś If the parking brake warning light

does not illuminate or blinks even

though the EPB switch was pulled

up, the EPB may not be applied.

ś If the parking brake warning light

blinks when the EPB warning light is

on, press the switch, and then pull it

up. Repeat this one more time. If the

EPB warning does not go off, have

the system checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Emergency braking

Auto Hold

If there is a problem with the brake

The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a

pedal while driving, emergency braking

standstill even though the brake pedal is

is possible by pulling up and holding

not depressed after the driver brings the

the EPB switch. Braking is possible only

vehicle to a complete stop by depressing

while you are holding the EPB switch.

the brake pedal.

However, braking distance will be longer

than normal.

Information

The Auto Hold On or Off setting is

WARNING

maintained when the vehicle is turned

Do not operate the parking brake while

off. When the vehicle is restarted the last

the vehicle is moving except in an

setting for Auto Hold is applied.

emergency situation. It could damage

the brake system and lead to a severe

To apply :

accident.

ś CLUSTER

Information

During emergency braking, the parking

brake warning light will illuminate to

indicate that the system is operating.

NOTICE

If you continuously notice a noise or

burning smell when the EPB is used

for emergency braking, have system

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checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

1. With the driver's door and engine

dealer.

hood closed, depress the brake

pedal and then press the [AUTO

When the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)

HOLD] switch. The white AUTO HOLD

does not release

indicator will come on and the system

will be in the standby position.

If the EPB does not release normally,

contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

by loading the vehicle on a flatbed tow

truck and have the system checked.

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To cancel :

ś CLUSTER

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2. When you stop the vehicle

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completely by depressing the brake

1. Depress the brake pedal.

pedal, the Auto Hold maintains the

brake pressure to hold the vehicle

2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.

stationary. The indicator changes from

The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.

white to green.

3. The vehicle will remain stationary

WARNING

even if you release the brake pedal.

To prevent, unexpected and sudden

4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be

vehicle movement, ALWAYS press your

released.

foot on the brake pedal to cancel the

Auto Hold before you:

To release :

- Drive downhill.

If you press the accelerator pedal with

the gear in D (Drive), R (Reverse) or

- Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).

Manual shift mode, the Auto Hold will be

- Park the vehicle.

released automatically and the vehicle

will start to move. The AUTO HOLD

indicator changes from green to white.

Information

ś The Auto Hold does not operate when:

WARNING

- The driver’s door is opened

When the AUTO HOLD is automatically

- The engine hood is opened in D

released by depressing the accelerator

(Driving) or N (Neutral)

pedal, always take a look around your

- The shift lever is in P (Park)

vehicle.

- The trunk is opened in R (Reverse)

Slowly depress the accelerator pedal

- The EPB is applied

for a smooth start.

- The vehicle stop more than 30

minutes.

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For your safety, the Auto Hold

Warning messages

automatically switches to EPB when:

- The driver’s door is opened in D

(Driving) or N(Neutral).

- The engine hood is opened.

- The trunk is opened in R (Reverse).

- The vehicle stops for more than 10

minutes

- The vehicle stands on a steep slope

- The vehicle moves several times

- The vehicle stops for more than 30

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minutes accumulatively.

Parking brake automatically engaged

In these cases, the parking brake

warning light comes on, the AUTO

When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold,

HOLD indicator changes from green

a warning will sound and a message will

to white, and a warning sound and a

appear.

message will appear to inform you that

EPB has been automatically engaged.

Before driving off again, press foot

brake pedal, check the surrounding area

near your vehicle and release parking

brake manually with the EPB switch.

While operating Auto Hold, you may

hear mechanical noise. However, it is

normal operating noise.

NOTICE

If the AUTO HOLD indicator changes

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to yellow, the Auto Hold is not working

AUTO HOLD turning Off!

properly. Contact an authorized

Press brake pedal

HYUNDAI dealer.

When the conversion from Auto Hold to

EPB is not working properly a warning

WARNING

will sound and a message will appear.

When this message is displayed, the Auto

ś Depress the accelerator pedal slowly

Hold and EPB may not operate. For your

when you start the vehicle.

safety, depress the brake pedal.

ś For your safety, cancel the Auto Hold

when you drive downhill, back up the

vehicle or park the vehicle.

NOTICE

If there is a malfunction with the

driver's door or engine hood open

detection system, the Auto Hold may

not work properly.

Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Driving Your Vehicle

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

WARNING

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or

an Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

system will not prevent accidents

due to improper or dangerous driving

maneuvers. Even though vehicle

control is improved during emergency

braking, always maintain a safe

distance between you and objects

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ahead of you. Vehicle speeds should

Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO

always be reduced during extreme

HOLD

road conditions. The braking distance

If you did not apply the brake pedal when

for cars equipped with ABS or ESC

you release the Auto Hold by pressing

may be longer than for those without

the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a warning will

these systems in the following road

sound and a message will appear.

conditions.

Drive your vehicle at reduced speeds

during the following conditions:

ś Rough, gravel or snow-covered

roads.

ś On roads where the road surface is

pitted or has different surface height.

ś Tire chains are installed on your

vehicle.

The safety features of an ABS or ESC

equipped vehicle should not be tested

by high speed driving or cornering. This

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could endanger the safety of yourself or

AUTO HOLD conditions not met. Close

others.

door, hood and trunk

When you press the [AUTO HOLD]

ABS is an electronic braking system that

switch, if the driver's door and engine

helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows

hood are not closed, a warning will

the driver to steer and brake at the same

sound and a message will appear on the

time.

cluster LCD display.

Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch after

closing the driver's door and hood.

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Using ABS

WARNING

To obtain the maximum benefit from

If the ABS warning light (

) is on and

your ABS in an emergency situation,

stays on, you may have a problem with

do not attempt to modulate your brake

the ABS. Your power brakes will work

pressure and do not try to pump your

normally. To reduce the risk of serious

brakes. Depress your brake pedal as hard

injury or death, contact your HYUNDAI

as possible.

dealer as soon as possible.

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may lock the wheels,

you may hear sounds from the brakes,

CAUTION

or feel a corresponding sensation in the

When you drive on a road having poor

brake pedal. This is normal and it means

traction, such as an icy road, and apply

your ABS is active.

your brakes continuously, the ABS will

ABS does not reduce the time or distance

be active continuously and the ABS

it takes to stop the vehicle.

warning light (

) may illuminate. Pull

your car over to a safe place and turn

Always maintain a safe distance from the

the engine off.

vehicle in front of you.

ABS will not prevent a skid that results

Restart the engine. If the ABS warning

light is off, then your ABS system is

from sudden changes in direction, such

as trying to take a corner too fast or

normal.

making a sudden lane change. Always

Otherwise, you may have a problem

drive at a safe speed for the road and

with your ABS system. Contact an

weather conditions.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as

ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability.

possible.

Always steer moderately when braking

hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel

Information

movement can still cause your vehicle to

veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.

When you jump start your vehicle because

of a drained battery, the ABS warning

light (

) may turn on at the same

On loose or uneven road surfaces,

time. This happens because of the low

operation of the anti-lock brake system

battery voltage. It does not mean your

may result in a longer stopping distance

ABS is malfunctioning. Have the battery

than for vehicles equipped with a

recharged before driving the vehicle.

conventional brake system.

The ABS warning light (

) will stay on

for several seconds after the ignition

switch is in the ON position. During

that time, the ABS will go through self-

diagnosis and the light will go off if

everything is normal. If the light stays on,

you may have a problem with your ABS.

Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

as soon as possible.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC operation

(if equipped)

ESC ON condition

When the ignition switch is in the

ON position, the ESC and the ESC

OFF indicator lights illuminate for

approximately three seconds. After both

lights go off, the ESC is enabled.

When operating

When the ESC is in operation,

the ESC indicator light blinks:

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When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may lock the wheels,

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

you may hear sounds from the brakes,

system helps to stabilize the vehicle

or feel a corresponding sensation in

during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks

the brake pedal. This is normal and it

where you are steering and where the

means your ESC is active.

vehicle is actually going. ESC applies

braking pressure to any one of the

When the ESC activates, the engine

vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the

may not respond to the accelerator as

engine management system to assist the

it does under routine conditions.

driver with keeping the vehicle on the

If the Cruise Control was in use when

intended path. It is not a substitute for

the ESC activates, the Cruise Control

safe driving practices. Always adjust your

automatically disengages. The Cruise

speed and driving to the road conditions.

Control can be reengaged when the

road conditions allow. See "Cruise

Control System" later in this chapter.

WARNING

(if equipped)

Never drive too fast for the road

When moving out of the mud or

conditions or too quickly when

driving on a slippery road, the engine

cornering. The ESC system will not

RPM (revolutions per minute) may

prevent accidents.

not increase even if you press the

Excessive speed in turns, abrupt

accelerator pedal deeply. This is to

maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet

maintain the stability and traction of

surfaces can result in severe accidents.

the vehicle and does not indicate a

problem.

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ESC OFF condition

Indicator lights

To cancel ESC operation:

Ŷ ESC indicator light (blinks)

ś State 1

Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The

ESC OFF indicator light and message

"Traction Control disabled" will

illuminate. In this state, the traction

Ŷ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

control function of ESC (engine

management) is disabled, but the

brake control function of ESC (braking

management) still operates.

ś State 2

When the ignition switch is placed to

Press and hold the ESC OFF button

the ON position, the ESC indicator light

continuously for more than 3 seconds.

illuminates, then goes off if the ESC

The ESC OFF indicator light and message

system is operating normally.

"Traction and Stability Control disabled"

illuminates and a warning chime sounds.

The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

In this state, both the traction control

the ESC is operating.

function of ESC (engine management)

If ESC indicator light stays on, your

and the brake control function of ESC

vehicle may have a malfunction with

(braking management) are disabled.

the ESC system. When this warning light

If the ignition switch is placed to the

illuminates have your vehicle checked by

LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off, ESC

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

remains off. Upon restarting the engine,

as possible.

the ESC will automatically turn on again.

The ESC OFF indicator light comes on

when the ESC is turned off.

WARNING

When the ESC is blinking, this indicates

the ESC is active:

Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to

accelerate. NEVER turn the ESC off

while the ESC indicator light is blinking

or you may lose control of the vehicle

resulting in an accident.

NOTICE

Driving with wheels and tires with

different sizes may cause the ESC

system to malfunction. Before replacing

tires, make sure all four tires and wheels

are the same size. Never drive the

vehicle with different sized wheels and

tires installed.

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ESC OFF usage

WARNING

When Driving

Take the following precautions when

The ESC OFF mode should only be used

using the Vehicle Stability Management

briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in

(VSM):

snow by temporarily stopping operation

ś ALWAYS check the speed and the

of the ESC to maintain wheel torque.

distance to the vehicle ahead. The

To turn ESC off while driving, press the

VSM is not a substitute for safe

ESC OFF button while driving on a flat

driving practices.

road surface.

ś Never drive too fast for the road

conditions. The VSM system will not

NOTICE

prevent accidents. Excessive speed

in bad weather, slippery and uneven

To prevent damage to the transmission:

roads can result in severe accidents.

ś Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to

spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,

VSM operation

and parking brake warning lights

VSM ON condition

are displayed. The repairs would not

be covered by the vehicle warranty.

The VSM operates when:

Reduce engine power and do not

ś The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

spin the wheel(s) excessively while

is on.

these lights are displayed.

ś Vehicle speed is approximately above

ś When operating the vehicle on

9 mph (15 km/h) on curve roads.

a dynamometer, make sure the

ś Vehicle speed is approximately above

ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light

12 mph (20 km/h) when the vehicle is

illuminated).

braking on rough roads.

Information

When operating

Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS

When you apply your brakes under

or standard brake system operation.

conditions which may activate the ESC,

you may hear sounds from the brakes,

Vehicle Stability Management

or feel a corresponding sensation in the

brake pedal. This is normal and it means

(VSM) (if equipped)

your VSM is active.

The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

is a function of the Electronic Stability

NOTICE

Control (ESC) system. It helps ensure the

vehicle stays stable when accelerating

The VSM does not operate when:

or braking suddenly on wet, slippery and

ś Driving on a banked road such as

rough roads where traction over the four

gradient or incline.

tires can suddenly become uneven.

ś Driving rearward.

ś ESC OFF indicator light is on.

ś EPS (Electric Power Steering)

warning light (

) is on or blinks.

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Good Braking Practices

WARNING

If ESC indicator light (

) or EPS

WARNING

warning light (

) stays on or blinks,

your vehicle may have a malfunction

Whenever leaving the vehicle or

with the VSM system. When the

parking, always come to a complete

warning light illuminates, have your

stop and continue to depress the brake

vehicle checked by an authorized

pedal. Move the shift button into P

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

(Park) position, then apply the parking

brake, and place the ignition switch in

Driving with wheels and tires with

the LOCK/OFF position.

different sizes may cause the ESC system

Vehicles parked with the parking brake

to malfunction. Before replacing tires,

not applied or not fully engaged may

make sure all four tires and wheels are

roll inadvertently and may cause injury

the same size. Never drive the vehicle

to the driver and others. ALWAYS apply

with different sized tires and wheels

the parking brake before exiting the

installed.

vehicle.

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

Wet brakes can be dangerous! The

(if equipped)

brakes may get wet if the vehicle is

driven through standing water or if it

The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

is washed. Your vehicle will not stop as

helps prevent the vehicle from rolling

quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet brakes

backwards when starting a vehicle from

may cause the vehicle to pull to one side.

a stop on a hill. The system operates the

brakes automatically for approximately

To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

2 seconds and releases the brake after 2

lightly until the braking action returns to

seconds or when the accelerator pedal is

normal, taking care to keep the vehicle

depressed.

under control at all times. If the braking

action does not return to normal, stop

as soon as it is safe to do so and call

WARNING

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

assistance.

Always be ready to depress the

accelerator pedal when starting off on

DO NOT drive with your foot resting on

a incline. The HAC activates only for

the brake pedal. Even light, but constant

approximately 2 seconds.

pedal pressure can result in the brakes

overheating, brake wear, and possibly

even brake failure.

NOTICE

If a tire goes flat while you are driving,

ś The HAC does not operate when

apply the brakes gently and keep the

the shift button is in P (Park) or N

vehicle pointed straight ahead while you

(Neutral)

slow down. When you are moving slowly

ś The HAC activates even though the

enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is

the road and stop in a safe location.

off but does not activate when the

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal

ESC has malfunctioned.

when the vehicle is stopped to prevent

the vehicle from rolling forward.

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The Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system

Information

automatically and temporarily shuts

down the engine when the vehicle is

If the ISG light (white) is turned on on the

stopped and idling to help improve

instrument cluster and does not meet the

fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust gas

ISG system operating conditions, the ISG

emissions. (for example, red stop light,

system is not activated.

stop sign, and traffic jam).

When the ISG light (yellow) is on

The engine is automatically started upon

while the ISG system meets operating

satisfying the starting conditions.

conditions, have the vehicle inspected by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

The ISG system is always active, when

the engine is running.

Auto stop

To stop the engine in idle stop mode

Information

1. Decrease the vehicle speed to 0 mph.

When the engine is automatically started

2. Depress the brake pedal with the shift

by the ISG system, some warning lights

button in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).

(for example, ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS,

and parking brake warning light) may

The auto stop indicator (

) illuminates

in green on the instrument cluster, when

illuminate for a few seconds due to the

low battery voltage. However, it does

the engine stops.

not indicate a malfunction with the ISG

system.

Information

The driving speed must reach at least 3

To Activate the ISG System

mph (5 km/h) after an idle stop to stop the

engine in idle stop mode again.

Prerequisite for activation

The ISG system operates in the following

In auto stop mode, when the driver

situations.

opens the hood, the ISG system will be

ś The driver's seatbelt is fastened

deactivated.

ś The driver's door and hood are closed

ś The brake vacuum pressure is

adequate

ś The battery sensor is activated and

the battery is sufficiently charged

ś Outside temperature is not too low or

too high

ś The vehicle is driven over a constant

speed and stops

ś The climate control system satisfies

the conditions

ś The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up

ś The incline is gradual

ś The steering wheel is turned less than

180 degrees and then the vehicle

stops

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When the system is deactivated:

Auto start

To restart the engine in the auto stop

mode

Release the brake pedal.

- When Auto Hold is activated, if you

release the brake pedal, the engine will

be in the auto stop state. However, if

you depress the accelerator pedal, the

engine will start again.

The auto stop indicator (

) goes to

white on the instrument cluster, when

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the engine is restarted.

The ISG OFF button indicator illuminates.

The engine is automatically restarted in

the following situations.

ś The brake vacuum pressure is low

ś The engine has stopped for about 5

minutes

ś The air conditioning is ON with the fan

speed set to the highest position

ś The front defroster is ON

ś The battery is weak

ś The cooling and heating performance

of the climate control system is

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unsatisfactory

If the message "Auto Stop is Off. Shift

ś The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) when

to P or N and start engine manually"

Auto Hold is activated

appears on the LCD display with a beep

ś The door is opened or the seatbelt

sound, restart the vehicle manually by

is unfastened when Auto Hold is

depressing the brake pedal with the

activated

vehicle shifted to P (Park) or N (Neutral).

For your safety, restart the vehicle in the

ś The EPB switch is pressed when Auto

P (Park) position.

Hold is activated

The auto stop indicator (

) goes to

white on the instrument cluster, when

the engine is restarted.

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