Hyundai Kona (2024 year). Manual in english

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Cluster display message

Press brake pedal to change gear

2C_PressureBreakPadalToChangeGearInfo

This message appears when the brake

pedal is not depressed while shifting the

gear.
Depress the brake pedal and then shift

the gear.

Shift to P after stopping

2C_ShiftToPAfterStoppingInfo

This message appears when the gear is

shifted to P (Park) while the vehicle is

moving.
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P

(Park).

Shifter system malfunction

2C_ShiftSystemMalfuncitonoInfo

This message appears when the

transmission or the shift dial does not

properly operate in the P (Park) position.
Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Check shifter dial

2C_CheckShiftButtonInfo

This message appears when there is a

malfunction with the rotary gear shift dial.
Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Check P button

2C_CheckShiftPButtonInfo

This message appears when there is a

problem with the P button.
Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Rotary shifter stuck

2C_RotaryShifterStuckInfo

This message appears when the rotary

gear shift dial does not return back to its

normal position after rotating it.
Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Transmission overheated warning

Transmission Hot! Park with engine on

2C_ShiftOverheatStopVehicleInfo

Repeated sudden acceleration and quick

start may overheat the transmission. If

the transmission is overheated, the self

protection mode alarms the driver with an

audible sound warning message.
Move the vehicle to a safe location and

shift the gear to P (Park), and stop the

vehicle with the engine on. Wait until the

transmission is sufficiently cooled down.

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Vehicle Power limited due to high

transmission temperature

2C_ShiftOverheatPowerLimittedInfo

If you continue to drive with overheated

transmission, the above warning

message appears and self-protection

mode restricts the power output of the

vehicle.
• Move the vehicle to a safe location and

shift the gear to P (Park), and stop the

vehicle with the engine on. Wait until

the transmission is sufficiently cooled

down.

• If the above message is continuously

displayed, contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Trans cooled. Resume driving

2C_ShiftOverheatCanDriveInfo

This message appears when the vehicle is

safe to drive.

Paddle shifter (manual shift

mode)

2C_PaddleShift

The paddle shifter is available when the

gear is in the D (Drive) position.
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to

shift up or down one gear and the system

changes from automatic shift mode to

manual shift mode.
To change back to automatic shift mode

from manual shift mode, do one of the

followings:
• Pull and hold the [+] paddle shifter.
• Shift the gear to D (Drive).
The manual shift mode also changes back

to automatic shift mode in one of

following situations:
• When the accelerator pedal is gently

depressed for more than 6 seconds

while driving.

• When the vehicle speed decreases

below 4 mph (7 km/h).

For more information on SPORT mode

paddle shifter operation, refer to the

“SPORT mode” section in this chapter.

Information

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

at the same time, gear shift may not

occur.

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Good driving practices

• Never shift the gear from P (Park) or N

(Neutral) to any other position with the

accelerator pedal depressed.

• Never shift the gear 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).

• Do not shift the gear to N (Neutral)

when driving. If the gear is shifted to N

(Neutral) while driving, the vehicle

loses the ability to provide engine

braking. Doing so may increase the risk

of an accident.
Also, shifting the gear back to D (Drive)

while the vehicle is moving may

severely damage the transmission.

• When driving uphill or downhill, always

shift to D (Drive) for driving forward or

shift to R (Reverse) for driving

rearwards. After selecting D (Drive) or R

(Reverse), check the gear position

indicated on the cluster 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 sport 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.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

depressing and releasing the

accelerator.

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Intelligent Variable

Transmission

The Intelligent variable transmission has

no actual fixed gears. The varying gear

ratios are selected automatically,

depending on the position of the shift

lever, vehicle's speed and position of the

accelerator pedal.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death:
• ALWAYS check the surrounding areas

near your vehicle for people, especially

children, before shifting a vehicle into D

(Drive) or R (Reverse).

• Before leaving the driver's seat, always

make sure the vehicle is shifted to the P

(Park) position, then apply the parking

brake, then press the Engine Start/Stop

button to the OFF position. Unexpected

and sudden vehicle movement can

occur if these precautions are not

followed.

• Do not use engine braking (shifting

from a high gear to lower gear) rapidly

on slippery roads. The vehicle may slip

causing an accident.

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Intelligent Variable Transmission

(Shift lever type) operation

The indicator in the cluster displays the

shift lever position when the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into P (Park).
The shift lever must be in P (Park) before

turning the engine off.

WARNING

• Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is

in motion may cause you to lose control

of the vehicle.

• After the vehicle has stopped, always

make sure the shift lever is in P (Park),

apply the parking brake, and turn the

engine off.

• Do not use the P (Park) position in place

of the parking brake.

Information

The engine RPM may increase or

decrease when performing the IVT

self-diagnosis.

R (Reverse)

Use this position to drive the vehicle

backward.

NOTICE

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into or out of R (Reverse). You

may damage the transmission if you shift

into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in

motion.

N (Neutral)

The wheels and transmission are not

engaged.
Use N (Neutral) if you need to restart a

stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop

with the engine running. Shift into P (Park)

if you need to leave your vehicle for any

reason.
Always depress the brake pedal when you

are shifting from N (Neutral) to another

gear.

WARNING

Do not shift into gear unless your foot is

firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into

gear when the engine is running at high

speed can cause the vehicle to move very

rapidly. You could lose control of the

vehicle and hit people or objects.

D (Drive)

This is the normal forward driving

position. The transmission automatically

shifts to the optimal gear ratio, providing

better fuel efficiency and a smoother ride.
For extra power when passing another

vehicle or driving uphill, depress the

accelerator further until you feel the

transmission downshift to a lower gear.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the

shift lever console or center fascia, allows

the driver to switch from NORMAL mode

to SPORT mode.
For more information, refer to the "Drive

Mode Integrated Control System (2WD)"

section later in this chapter.

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Manual shift mode

2C_ShiftLeverManualShiftMode

[A] Push the lever forwards once to shift up one gear.

[B] Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one

gear.

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in

motion, manual shift mode is selected by

pulling 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 allow you

to select the desired range of gears for the

current driving conditions.

Information

• Only the eight forward gears can be

selected in Manual shift mode. 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 upshifts

automatically.

Shift-lock system

For your safety, the intelligent variable

transmission has a shift-lock system

which prevents shifting the transmission

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

brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park)

into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or press the Engine

Start/Stop button to the ON position.

3. Move the shift lever.

Intelligent Variable

Transmission (Rotary gear

shift dial type)

2C_ShiftButtonOverview

[A] Rotary gear shift dial

[B] P button

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Intelligent Variable Transmission

(Rotary gear shift dial type)

operation

The indicator in the cluster displays the

rotary gear shift dial position when the

Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON

position.

P (Park)

2C_PressPButton

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into P (Park).
To shift the gear to P (Park), press the P

button while depressing the brake pedal.
If you turn the engine off in R (Reverse), N

(Neutral) or D (Drive), the gear

automatically shifts to P (Park).

WARNING

• Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is

in motion may cause you to lose control

of the vehicle.

• After the vehicle has stopped, always

make sure the vehicle is in P (Park),

apply the parking brake, and turn the

engine off.

• When parking on an incline, shift the

gear to P (Park) and apply the parking

brake to prevent the vehicle from

rolling downhill.

Information

The engine RPM may increase or

decrease when performing the IVT

self-diagnosis.

Automatic gear shift to P (Park)

The gear is shifted to P (Park)

automatically for safety reasons under

the following conditions:
• When the engine is turned off with the

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

(Neutral).

• When the driver’s door is open with the

engine running, the gear in R (Reverse),

D (Drive) or N (Neutral) and the vehicle

at a standstill.

• When the driver’s door is open with the

gear in N (Neutral) and the vehicle is

off.

In situations the gear must be in P (Park),

always check if the gear is shifted to P

(Park) by checking the cluster.

R (Reverse)

2C_ShiftButtonRPosition

Use this position to drive the vehicle

backward.
To shift the gear R (Reverse), rotate the

rotary gear shift dial to R (Reverse) while

depressing the brake pedal.
When the vehicle is stopped in the R

(Reverse) position, if you open the driver's

door, the gear automatically shifts to P

(Park).

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However, if the vehicle is in motion, the

gear may not automatically shift to P

(Park) to prevent intelligent variable

transmission damage.

NOTICE

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into or out of R (Reverse). You

may damage the transmission if you shift

into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in

motion.

N (Neutral)

2C_ShiftButtonNPosition

The wheels and transmission are not

engaged.
To shift the gear to N (Neutral), rotate the

rotary gear shift dial to N (Neutral) from R

(Reverse) or D (Drive) while depressing

the brake pedal.
Always depress the brake pedal when you

are shifting from N (Neutral) to another

gear.
If you turn the engine off in N (Neutral),

the gear automatically shifts to P (Park).
However, if you need to stay in N

(Neutral) with the engine off, refer to the

“To stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is

OFF” section in this chapter.

WARNING

The engine can be started with the gear in

N (Neutral), but for you safety, be sure to

start the engine with the gear in P (Park).

To stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is

OFF

2C_ToStayNPositionInfo

2C_SteeringWheelOkButton

If you want to stay in N (Neutral) after the

engine is OFF (in the ACC state), do the

following.
1. Turn off Auto Hold and apply the

parking brake when the engine is

running.

2. Rotate the shift dial to N (Neutral) while

depressing the brake pedal.

3. When you take your foot off the brake

pedal, the message “

Press and hold

the OK button on the steering wheel to

stay in Neutral

” appears on the cluster

display.

4. Press and hold the

button [A] on the

steering wheel for more than 1 second.

5. When the message “

Vehicle will stay in

(N). Change gear to cancel.

” appears

on the cluster display, turn the vehicle

off while depressing the brake pedal.
If you want to turn off the engine, press

the P button while the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position.

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NOTICE

With the gear in N (Neutral), the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ACC position.

In the ACC position, the doors cannot be

locked. The battery may discharge if left

in the ACC position for a long time.

D (Drive)

2C_ShiftButtonDPosition

This is the normal forward driving

position. The transmission automatically

shifts to the optimal gear ratio, providing

better fuel efficiency and a smoother ride.
For extra power when passing another

vehicle or driving uphill, depress the

accelerator further until you feel the

transmission downshift to a lower gear.
To shift the gear D (Drive), rotate the

rotary gear shift dial to D (Drive) while

depressing the brake pedal.
When the vehicle is stopped in the D

(Drive) position, if you open the driver's

door with the seat belt unfastened, the

gear automatically shifts to P (Park).

CAUTION

When you start after stopping on a steep

incline, even if the gear is in D (Drive), if

you do not depress the accelerator or

brake pedal, the vehicle may roll

backwards, which can cause an accident.

Shift-lock system

For your safety, the intelligent variable

transmission has a shift-lock system

which prevents shifting the transmission

from P (Park) into R (Reverse) or D (Drive)

unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transmission from P (Park)

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or press the Engine

Start/Stop button to the ON position.

3. Shift the gear while depressing the

brake pedal.

When the battery is discharged

You cannot shift gears, when the battery

is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to shift

the gear to N (Neutral) on a level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from

another vehicle or from a another

battery to the jump-starting terminals

inside the engine compartment.
For more information, refer to the

“Jump Starting” section in chapter 8.

2. Apply the parking brake with the Engine

Start/Stop button in the ON position.

3. Shift the gear to the N (Neutral)

position. Refer to the “To stay in N

(Neutral) when vehicle is OFF” in this

chapter.

Information

In situations when the gear needs to be

shifted from P (Park) to N (Neutral) when

the vehicle off, refer to the “To stay in N

(Neutral) when vehicle is OFF” in this

chapter.

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Cluster display message

Press brake pedal to change gear

2C_PressureBreakPadalToChangeGearInfo

This message appears when the brake

pedal is not depressed while shifting the

gear.
Depress the brake pedal and then shift

the gear.

Shift to P after stopping

2C_ShiftToPAfterStoppingInfo

This message appears when the gear is

shifted to P (Park) while the vehicle is

moving.
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P

(Park).

Check P button

2C_CheckShiftPButtonInfo

This message appears when there is a

problem with the P button.
Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Shifter system malfunction

2C_ShiftSystemMalfuncitonoInfo

This message appears when the

transmission or the shift dial does not

properly operate in the P (Park) position.
Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Check shifter dial

2C_CheckShiftButtonInfo

This message appears when there is a

malfunction with the rotary gear shift dial.
Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

PARK malfunction. Engage parking brake

when parking vehicle.

2C_UnableToChangePInfo

This message appears when there is a

problem with the P button.
Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Transmission Hot! Park with engine on

2C_ShiftOverheatStopVehicleInfo

Repeated sudden acceleration and quick

start may overheat the transmission. If

the transmission is overheated, the

self-protection mode alarms the driver

with an audible sound warning message.
Move the vehicle to a safe location and

shift the gear to P (Park), and stop the

vehicle with the engine on. Wait until the

transmission is sufficiently cooled down.

Vehicle Power limited due to high

transmission temperature

2C_ShiftOverheatPowerLimittedInfo

If you continue to drive with overheated

transmission, the above warning

message appears and self-protection

mode restricts the power output of the

vehicle.

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• Move the vehicle to a safe location and

shift the gear to P (Park), and stop the

vehicle with the engine on. Wait until

the transmission is sufficiently cooled

down.

• If the above message is continuously

displayed, contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Avoid shifting for a few seconds

2C_ShiftOverheatWaitShiftInfo

Repeated sudden acceleration and quick

start may temporarily overheat the

transmission. Wait until the system to

cool before operating the rotary gear shift

dial.

Trans cooled. Resume driving

2C_ShiftOverheatCanDriveInfo

This message appears when the vehicle is

safe to drive.

Paddle shifter (manual shift mode)

2C_PaddleShift

The paddle shifter is available when the

gear is in the D (Drive) position.
Pull the + or - paddle shifter once to shift

up or down one gear and the system

changes from automatic shift mode to

manual shift mode.
To change back to automatic shift mode

from manual shift mode, do one of the

followings:
• Pull and hold the + paddle shifter.
• Shift the gear to D (Drive).
The manual shift mode also changes back

to automatic shift mode in one of

following situations:
• When the accelerator pedal is gently

depressed for more than 6 seconds

while driving.

• When the vehicle speed decreases

below 4 mph (7 km/h).

For more information on SPORT mode

paddle shifter operation, refer to the

“SPORT mode” section in this chapter.

Information

If the + and - paddle shifters are pulled at

the same time, gear shift may not occur.

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Parking

Always come to a complete stop and

continue to depress the brake pedal. Shift

the gear into the P (Park) position, apply

the parking brake, and press the Engine

Start/Stop button to the 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.
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system

are very hot. Keep away from the exhaust

system components.
Do not stop or park over flammable

materials, such as dry grass, paper or

leaves. They may ignite and cause a fire.

Good driving practices

• Never shift the gear from P (Park) or N

(Neutral) to any other position with the

accelerator pedal depressed.

• Never shift the gear into P (Park) when

the vehicle is in motion.
Make sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

• Do not shift the gear to N (Neutral)

when driving. Doing so may result in an

accident because of a loss of engine

braking and the transmission could be

damaged.

• Driving uphill or downhill, always shift

to D (Drive) when driving forward or to

R (Reverse) when driving backwards,

and check the gear position indicated

on the cluster before driving. If you

drive in the opposite direction of the

selected gear, the engine turns off and

a serious accident might be occurred

due to the 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.

• Depressing both accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time can trigger

logic for engine power reduction to

assure vehicle deceleration. Vehicle

acceleration resumes after the brake

pedal is released.

• When driving in Manual shift 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.

• Optimum vehicle performance and

economy is obtained by smoothly

depressing and releasing the

accelerator.

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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.

Braking System

Power-assist brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

that adjust automatically through normal

usage.
If the engine is not running or is turned off

while driving, the power assist for the

brakes does not work. You can still stop

your vehicle by applying greater force to

the brake pedal than typical. The stopping

distance, however, may be longer than

with power brakes.
When the engine is not running, the

reserve brake power is partially depleted

each time the brake pedal is applied. Do

not pump the brake pedal when the

power assist has been interrupted.

Information

• When the brake pedal is depressed

under certain driving conditions or

weather conditions, you may

temporarily hear a noise. This is normal

and does not indicate a problem with

your brakes.

• While driving on a road with deicing

chemicals, brake noise or abnormal tire

wear may occur due to deicing

chemicals. In a safe traffic condition,

additionally apply the brakes to remove

deicing chemicals on the brake discs

and pads.

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WARNING

Take the following precautions:
• 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.

• When descending down a long or steep

hill, use the paddle shifter and manually

downshift to a lower gear in order to

control your speed without using the

brake pedal excessively. Applying the

brakes continuously will cause the

brakes to overheat and may result in a

temporary loss of braking performance.

• Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's

ability to safely slow down and the

vehicle may also pull to one side when

the brakes are applied. Applying the

brakes lightly indicates whether they

have been affected in this way. Always

test your brakes in this fashion after

driving through deep water. To dry the

brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to

heat up the brakes while maintaining a

safe forward speed until brake

performance returns to normal. Avoid

driving at high speeds until the brakes

function correctly.

Disc brakes wear indicator

When your brake pads are worn and new

pads are required, you may hear a high

pitched warning sound from your front or

rear brakes. You may hear this sound

come and go or it may occur whenever

you depress the brake pedal.

Information

Always replace both the left and right

brake pads on the front and rear axles at

the same time.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Applying the parking brake

To apply EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):

2C_EPBEngage

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the Parking Brake warning light

comes on.

EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be

automatically applied when:

• Requested by other systems
• The driver turns the vehicle off while

Auto Hold is operating.

Emergency braking

If there is a problem with the brake pedal

while driving, emergency braking is

possible by pulling up and holding the

EPB switch. Braking is possible only while

you are holding the EPB switch. However,

braking distance may be longer than

normal.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death, do not operate the EPB while the

vehicle is moving except in an emergency

situation. It may damage the brake

system and cause a collision.

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Information

During emergency braking, the Parking

Brake warning light illuminates and you

may hear a clicking noise.

NOTICE

If you notice a noise or burning smell

when the EPB is used for emergency

braking, have your vehicle inspected by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Releasing the parking brake

To release EPB (Electronic Parking

Brake):

2C_EPBRelease

1. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to

ON or START position.

2. Press the EPB switch while depressing

the brake pedal.

Make sure the Parking Brake warning light

goes off.

To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)

automatically:

• Gear in P (Park) or in N (Neutral)

With the engine running, depress the

brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) or

N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

Make sure the doors, hood, and liftgate

are closed and the seat belt is fastened.

Information

• You can engage EPB even though the

Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF

position (only if battery power is

available), but you cannot release it.

• Depress the brake pedal and release

the parking brake manually with the

EPB switch before you drive downhill or

when backing up.

NOTICE

• If the Parking Brake warning light is still

on even though the EPB has been

released, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not drive your vehicle with EPB

applied. It may cause excessive brake

pad and brake rotor wear.

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Warning messages

To release EPB, fasten seatbelt and close

door, hood and liftgate

2C_EPBEnableToReleaseInfo

If the driver's seat belt is unfastened, or

the hood, liftgate, doors are open, and

you try to drive with EPB applied, a

warning sounds and a message appears.

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death from

unintended vehicle movement:
• Always come to a complete stop and

continue to depress the brake pedal

before parking, shift the gear into P

(Park), pull up the EPB switch, and press

the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF

position. Take the key with you when

leaving the vehicle.

• Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar

with the vehicle to touch the EPB

switch.

• Only release EPB when you are seated

inside the vehicle with your foot firmly

on the brake pedal.

NOTICE

Driving with the parking brake on may

overheat the braking system and cause

premature wear or damage to brake

parts.

Information

• A clicking sound may be heard while

operating or releasing the EPB. These

conditions are normal and indicate that

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.

EPB malfunction

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning

light illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop

button is in the ON position and goes off

in about 3 seconds if the system is

operating normally.
If the EPB warning light remains on,

comes on while driving, or does not come

on when the Engine Start/Stop button is

ON, the EPB may have malfunctioned.
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
The EPB warning light may illuminate

when the ESC indicator comes on to

indicate that ESC is not working properly,

but it does not indicate a malfunction of

EPB.

Information

• If the Parking Brake warning light does

not illuminate or blinks after the EPB

switch has been pulled, the EPB may

not be applied.

• If the EPB warning light is still on or 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 your vehicle

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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Parking brake warning light

WL_BreakWarningLamp

This light illuminates when the Parking

Brake is applied with the Engine

Start/Stop button in the START or ON

position.
Before driving, make sure the Parking

Brake is released and the Parking Brake

warning light is OFF.
If the Parking Brake warning light remains

on after the Parking Brake is released

while the engine is running, there may be

a malfunction in the brake system.
If possible, stop driving the vehicle

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

location.

Auto hold

Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a

standstill even though the brake pedal is

not depressed after the driver brings the

vehicle to a complete stop by depressing

the brake pedal.

Information

When the vehicle is restarted, the last

setting for Auto Hold is applied.

To apply:

Type A

2C_AutoHoldButtonOn

Type B

2C_AutoHoldButtonOn_2

[A] White

1. With the driver's door, hood, and

liftgate closed, press the AUTO HOLD

switch. The white AUTO HOLD indicator

comes on and the system is in standby.

2. When you stop the vehicle completely

by depressing the brake pedal, Auto

Hold maintains the brake pressure to

hold the vehicle stationary. The

indicator changes from white to green.
The vehicle remains stationary even if

you release the brake pedal.

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To release:

If you depress the accelerator pedal with

the gear in D (Drive) or manual shift mode

or R (Reverse) (vehicle equipped with

shift button), the Auto Hold is released

automatically and the vehicle starts to

move. The AUTO HOLD indicator changes

from green to white.

WARNING

Always look around your vehicle before

depressing the accelerator pedal to

release Auto Hold.

To cancel:

Type A

2C_AutoHoldButtonOff

Type B

2C_AutoHoldButtonOff_2

[A] Light off

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the AUTO HOLD switch.
The AUTO HOLD indicator turns off.

WARNING

To prevent unintended vehicle

movement, always depress your foot on

the brake pedal to cancel the Auto Hold

before you:
• Drive downhill.
• Drive the vehicle in R (Reverse).
• Park the vehicle.

Information

The Auto Hold does not operate when:
• The driver's door or hood is opened.
• The liftgate is opened.
• The gear is in P (Park) or R (reverse).
• EPB is applied.
• The Auto Hold automatically switches

to EPB when:
- The driver's door or hood is opened.
- The vehicle is in a standstill for more

than 10 minutes.

- The vehicle is on a steep slope.
- The vehicle moves several times.
- The liftgate is opened. (for rotary gear

shift dial type)

The Parking Brake warning light comes

on, the AUTO HOLD indicator changes

from green to white, and a warning

sounds and a message appears to

inform you that EPB has been

automatically engaged. Before driving,

depress the brake pedal, check the

surrounding area, and release the

parking brake manually with the EPB

switch.

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NOTICE

If the AUTO HOLD indicator changes to

yellow, or the driver's door, hood, or

liftgate open detection system

malfunctions, Auto Hold does not work

properly. Contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

If there is a malfunction with the driver's

door or engine hood open detection

system, Auto Hold may not work properly.
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Warning messages

Parking brake automatically engaged

2C_AutoHoldAutoEngageEPBInfo

When EPB is applied while Auto Hold is

activated, a warning sounds and a

message appears.

AUTO HOLD turning Off! Press brake

pedal

2C_AutoHoldPressureBreakInfo

When the conversion from Auto Hold to

EPB is not working properly, a warning

sounds and a message appears.

Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO

HOLD

2C_ReleaseAutoHoldPressBreakInfo

If you did not apply the brake pedal when

you release Auto Hold by pressing the

AUTO HOLD switch, a warning sounds

and a message appears.

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

WARNING

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system

does 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 ahead of you. Always

reduce the vehicle speed in extreme road

conditions.
The braking distance for vehicles

equipped with ABS or ESC may be longer

than for those without these systems in

the following road conditions:
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
• On roads where the road surface is

pitted or has different surface height.

• Tire chains are installed on your vehicle.
Never test the safety features of an ABS or

ESC equipped vehicle by high speed

driving or cornering. It may cause a

collision and endanger the safety of

yourself or others.

ABS is an electronic braking system that

helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows

the driver to steer and brake at the same

time.

Using ABS

To obtain the maximum benefit from your

ABS in an emergency situation, do not

attempt to modulate your brake pressure

and do not try to pump your brakes.

Depress your brake pedal as hard as

possible.
When you apply your brakes under

conditions that may lock the wheels, you

may hear sounds from the brakes, or feel

a corresponding sensation in the brake

pedal. This is normal and it means your

ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or distance

it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from the

vehicle in front of you.
ABS does not prevent a skid that results

from sudden changes in direction, such

as trying to take a corner too fast or

making a sudden lane change. Always

drive at a safe speed for the road and

weather conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability.

Always steer moderately when braking

hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel

movement can still cause your vehicle to

veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,

operation of the anti-lock brake system

may result in a longer stopping distance

than for vehicles equipped with a

conventional brake system.
The ABS ( ) warning light stays on for

several seconds after the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
During that time, ABS goes through

self-diagnosis and the light goes off if

everything is normal. If the light stays on,

contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

soon as possible.

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WARNING

If the ABS ( ) warning light is on and stays

on you may have a problem with the ABS.

Your power brakes work normally. To

reduce the risk of serious injury or death it

is contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

as soon as possible.

NOTICE

When you drive on a road having poor

traction, such as an icy road, and apply

your brakes continuously, ABS is active

continuously and the ABS ( ) warning

light may illuminate. Pull your vehicle

over to a safe place and turn off the

vehicle.
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning

light is off, then your ABS system is

normal.
If not, contact an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer as soon as possible.

Information

When you jump start your vehicle

because of a drained battery, the ABS ( )

warning light may turn on at the same

time. It does not mean your ABS is

malfunctioning. Have the battery

recharged before driving the vehicle.

Electronic Stability Control

(ESC)

2C_ESCOffButtion

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

system helps stabilize the vehicle during

cornering maneuvers.
ESC checks where you are steering and

where the vehicle is actually going. ESC

applies braking pressure to any one of the

vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the

engine management system to assist the

driver with keeping the vehicle on the

intended path. It is not a substitute for

safe driving practices. Always adjust your

speed and driving to the road conditions.

WARNING

Never drive too fast for the road

conditions or too quickly when cornering.

The ESC system does not prevent a

collision.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt

maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet

surfaces may result in severe collisions.

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ESC operation

ESC ON condition

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in

the ON position, the ESC and the ESC OFF

indicator lights illuminate for about 3

seconds. After both lights go off, ESC is

enabled.

When operating

WL_ESCOperatingLamp

When the ESC is operating, the ESC

indicator light blinks:
• When you apply your brakes under

conditions that may lock the wheels,

you may hear sounds from the brakes,

or feel a corresponding sensation in the

brake pedal.

• If Cruise Control has been used when

ESC activates, Cruise Control

automatically disengages. Refer to the

“Cruise Control (CC)” section in

Chapter 7.

• When moving out of the mud or driving

on a slippery road, the engine RPM

(revolutions per minute) may not

increase even if you depress the

accelerator pedal all the way. This is to

maintain the stability and traction of

the vehicle and does not indicate a

problem.

ESC OFF condition

WL_ESCWarningLamp

To cancel ESC operation:
• State 1
Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The ESC

OFF indicator light and the message,

“

Traction control disabled

” illuminate.

The traction control function of ESC

(engine management) is disabled, but the

brake control function of ESC (braking

management) still operates.
• State 2
Press and hold the ESC OFF button

continuously for more than 3 seconds.

The ESC OFF indicator light and/or

message “

Traction and Stability Control

disabled

” illuminates and a warning

chime sounds. Both the traction control

function of ESC (engine management)

and the brake control function of ESC

(braking management) are disabled.
If the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed

to the OFF position when ESC is off, ESC

remains off. Upon restarting the vehicle,

ESC automatically turns on again.

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Indicator lights

ESC indicator light (blinks)

WL_ESCOperatingLamp

ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

WL_ESCWarningLamp

When the Engine Start/Stop button is in

the ON position, the ESC indicator light

illuminates, then goes off if the ESC

system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

ESC is operating.
If the ESC indicator light stays on, have

your vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on

when ESC is turned off.

WARNING

When ESC is blinking, this indicates ESC is

active:
• Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to

accelerate.

• Never turn off ESC while the ESC

indicator light is blinking. You may lose

control of the vehicle and collide.

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

appropriate size for your vehicle. Never

drive the vehicle with different sized

wheels and tires installed.

ESC OFF usage

When Driving

The ESC OFF mode should only be used

briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in

snow or mud, by temporarily stopping

operation of ESC, to maintain wheel

torque.
To turn off ESC while driving, press the

ESC OFF button while driving on a flat

road surface.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the transmission:
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to

spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,

and Parking Brake warning lights

appear. The repairs would not be

covered by the vehicle warranty.

Reduce engine power and do not spin

the wheel(s) excessively while these

lights appear.

• When operating the vehicle on a

dynamometer, make sure ESC is turned

off (ESC OFF light illuminated).

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Information

Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or

standard brake system operation.

Vehicle Stability Management

(VSM)

Vehicle Stability Management is a

function of the Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) system. It helps the vehicle

stay stable when accelerating or braking

suddenly on wet, slippery and rough

roads where traction over the four tires

can suddenly become uneven.

WARNING

VSM is not a substitute for safe driving

practices. To prevent serious injury or

death:
• Always monitor the speed and the

distance to the vehicle ahead of you.

• Never drive too fast for the road

conditions. Excessive speed in bad

weather or on slippery and uneven

roads may result in severe collisions.

VSM operation

When operating

When you apply your brakes under

conditions that can activate ESC, you may

hear sounds from the brakes, or feel a

corresponding sensation in the brake

pedal. This is normal and it means your

VSM is active.

Information

VSM does not operate when:
• Driving on a banked road such as

gradient or incline.

• Driving in reverse.
• The ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• The MDPS (Motor Driven Power

Steering) warning light ( ) is on or

blinks.

VSM OFF condition

To cancel VSM operation, press the ESC
OFF button. ESC OFF ( ) indicator light

illuminates.
To turn on VSM again, press the ESC OFF

button again. The ESC OFF indicator light

goes out.

WARNING

If the ESC ( ) indicator light or MDPS ( )

warning light stays illuminated or blinks,

your vehicle may have a malfunction with

the VSM system. When the warning light

illuminates, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

as possible.

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Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

Hill-Start Assist Control helps prevent the

vehicle from rolling backwards when

starting from a stop on a hill.

WARNING

Always be ready to depress the

accelerator pedal when starting from a

stop on an uphill slope. Hill-Start Assist

Control activates only for about 2

seconds.

Information

• Hill-Start Assist Control does not

operate when the gear is shifted to P

(Park) or N (Neutral).

• Hill-Start Assist Control activates even

when the ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) is off. It does not activate, if the

ESC is not operating normally.

Downhill Brake Control (DBC)

2C_DownhillBrakeControl

Downhill Brake Control assists when

descending down a steep hill without

having to depress the brake pedal.
The system automatically applies the

brakes to maintain vehicle speed below a

certain speed and allows the driver to

concentrate on steering the vehicle down

hill.
The system is turned off whenever the

engine is turned off.
Press the button to turn on the system

and press the button again to turn it off.

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System operation

Mode

Indicator

Description

Standby

TM_DBCLamp

Green light on

Press the Downhill Brake Control button when vehicle

speed is under 37 mph (60 km/h). Downhill Brake Control

turns on and enters the standby mode. The system does

not turn on if vehicle speed is over 37 mph (60 km/h).

Activated

TM_DBCLamp

Green light

blink

In the standby mode, Downhill Brake Control activates

under the following conditions:
• The hill is steep enough.
• The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is not depressed.
• Vehicle speed is within 2-25 mph (4-40 km/h) range.

Within the activation speed range 2-25 mph (4-40 km/h),

the driver can control the vehicle speed by depressing the

brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

Deactivated

TM_DBCLamp

Green light off

Downhill Brake Control will turns off under the following

conditions:
• The Downhill Brake Control button is pressed again.
• Vehicle speed is over 37 mph (60 km/h).

TM_DBCLamp

Green light on

Downhill Brake Control is deactivated but maintains the

standby mode under the following conditions:
• The hill is not steep enough.
• Vehicle speed is between 25-37 mph (40-60 km/h).

System

malfunction

TM_DBCLamp

Yellow light on

The yellow warning light illuminates when the system may

have malfunctioned or may not work properly during

activation. If this occurs, Downhill Brake Control is

deactivated. Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as

soon as possible.

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Downhill Brake Control disabled. Control

vehicle speed.

2C_DBCDisabledInfo

If Downhill Brake Control is not working

properly, this warning message appears

on the cluster display and you may hear a

warning sound. If this occurs, control the

vehicle speed by depressing the brake

pedal.

WARNING

Always turn off Downhill Brake Control on

normal roads. The system might activate

inadvertently from the standby mode

when driving through speed bumps or

making sharp curves.

Information

• Downhill Brake Control may not

deactivate on steep inclines even

though the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal is depressed.

• Downhill Brake Control may not always

maintain vehicle speed at a certain

speed.

• Downhill Brake Control does not

operate when:
- The gear is in P (Park).
- ESC is activated.

• Noise or vibration may occur from the

brakes when Downhill Brake Control is

activated.

• The rear stop light comes on when

Downhill Brake Control is activated.

Brake Assistant System (BAS)

The Brake Assistant System provides

additional pressure when the brake pedal

is momentarily and strongly depressed in

a situation sudden braking is required

while driving.
The Brake Assistant System reduces the

time for ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)

control to enter and consequently

reduces the braking distance, by

providing additional pressure up to the

point of ABS intervention.

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System operation

• When the vehicle speed is more than 19

mph (30 km/h) and the ABS control is

not entered.

• When the brake pedal is depressed

strongly over a certain level.

• When the friction of the road surface is

above a certain level.

System operation off

• The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10

km/h).

• The brake pedal is depressed over a

certain conditions.

• The friction of the road surface is below

a certain level.

WARNING

The system may not operate depending

on driver's driving habit, the degree to

which the brake pedal is depressed and

the road surface condition.

Good braking practices

WARNING

Whenever leaving the vehicle or parking,

always come to a complete stop and

continue to depress the brake pedal. Shift

the gear to the P (Park) position, then

apply the EPB, and press the Engine

Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the EPB not applied

or not fully engaged may roll

inadvertently and may cause injury to the

driver and others. ALWAYS apply the

parking brake before exiting the vehicle.

Wet brakes can be dangerous! The brakes

may get wet if the vehicle is driven

through standing water or if it 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.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes

slightly until the braking action returns to

normal If the braking action does not

return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe

to do so. Have your vehicle inspected by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting on

the brake pedal. Even light, but constant

pedal pressure can result in the brakes

overheating, brake wear, and possibly

even brake failure.
If a tire goes flat while you are driving,

apply the brakes gently and keep the

vehicle pointed straight ahead while you

slow down. When you are moving slowly

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

the road and stop in a safe location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal

when the vehicle is stopped to prevent

the vehicle from rolling forward.

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if equipped

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Type A

2C_4WDLockButton

Type B

2C_4WDLockButton_2

The All wheel drive (AWD) system delivers

engine power to all front and rear wheels

for maximum traction. AWD is useful

when extra traction is required on roads

such as slippery, muddy, wet, or

snow-covered roads.
AWD may also be used for occasional

off-road use such as established unpaved

roads and trails. Always reduce the speed

to a level that is appropriate for those

conditions.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death:
• Do not drive in conditions that exceed

the vehicle's intended design such as

challenging off-road conditions.

• 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 a 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.

Information

• Do not drive in water if the water level is

higher than the bottom of the vehicle.

• Check your brake condition once you

are out of mud or water. Depress the

brake pedal several times as you move

slowly until you feel normal braking

condition return.

• Shorten your scheduled maintenance

interval if you drive in off-road

conditions such as sand, mud, or water

(refer to the "Maintenance under

severe usage and low mileage

conditions" section in Chapter 9).

• Always wash your vehicle thoroughly

after off-road use, especially the

bottom of the vehicle.

• Make sure that a full time AWD vehicle

is towed by a flat-bed tow truck.

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