Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (2024 year). Manual in english

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FM radio station

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FM broadcasts are transmitted at high

frequencies and do not bend to follow

the earth’s surface. Because of this, FM

broadcasts generally begin to fade at

short distances from the station. Also, FM

signals are easily affected by buildings,

mountains, or other obstructions.

These can result in certain listening

conditions which might lead you to

believe a problem exists with your radio.

The following conditions are normal and

do not indicate radio trouble :

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Fading as your vehicle moves away

from the radio station, the signal will

weaken and sound will begin to fade.

When this occurs, we suggest that you

select another stronger station.

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Flutter/Static Weak FM signals or

large obstructions between the

transmitter and your radio can disturb

the signal causing static or fluttering

noises to occur. Reducing the treble

level may lessen this effect until the

disturbance clears.

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Station Swapping As a FM signal

weakens, another more powerful

signal near the same frequency may

begin to play. This is because your

radio is designed to lock onto the

clearest signal. If this occurs, select

another station with a stronger signal.

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Multi-Path Cancellation Radio

signals being received from several

directions can cause distortion or

fluttering. This can be caused by a

direct and reflected signal from the

same station, or by signals from two

stations with close frequencies. If this

occurs, select another station until the

condition has passed.

Using a cellular phone or a twoway

radio

When a cellular phone is used inside

the vehicle, noise may be produced

from the audio system. This does not

mean that something is wrong with the

audio equipment. In such a case, use

the cellular phone at a place as far as

possible from the audio equipment.

NOTICE

When using a communication system

such as a cellular phone or a radio set

inside the vehicle, a separate external

antenna must be fitted. When a cellular

phone or a radio set is used with an

internal antenna alone, it may interfere

with the vehicle’s electrical system and

adversely affect safe operation of the

vehicle.

WARNING

Do not use a cellular phone while

driving. Stop at a safe location to use a

cellular phone.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is toxic. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness and

death.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled.

Do not inhale engine exhaust.

If at any time you smell engine exhaust inside the vehicle, open the windows

immediately. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.

Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the

oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you

drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, have the exhaust

system checked as soon as possible by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.

Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous

practice. Run the engine only long enough to start the engine and to move the vehicle

out of the garage.

Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.

If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the

vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan

control set to high so fresh air is drawn into the interior.

Keep the air intakes clear.

To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, keep the ventilation air intakes

located in front of the windshield clear of snow, ice, leaves, or other obstructions.

If you must drive with the trunk open:

Close all windows.
Open instrument panel air vents.
Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face", and the fan

control set to high.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components including

components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit harmful

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and

reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain

products of components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Driving Your Vehicle

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Before Entering the Vehicle

•

Be sure all windows, side view

mirror(s), and outside lights are clean

and unobstructed.

•

Remove frost, snow, or ice.

•

Visually check the tires for uneven

wear and damage.

•

Check under the vehicle for any sign

of leaks.

•

Be sure there are no obstacles behind

you if you intend to back up.

Before Starting

•

Make sure the hood, the trunk, and

the doors are securely closed and

locked.

•

Adjust the position of the seat and

steering wheel.

•

Adjust the inside and side view

mirrors.

•

Verify all the lights work.

•

Fasten your seatbelt. Check that

all passengers have fastened their

seatbelts.

•

Check the gauges and indicators

in the instrument panel and the

messages on the instrument display

when the ignition switch is in the ON

position.

•

Check that any items you are carrying

are stored properly or fastened down

securely.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or

DEATH, take the following precautions:

•

ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All

passengers must be properly belted

whenever the vehicle is moving.

For more information, refer to "Seat

Belts" in chapter 3.

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Always drive defensively. Assume

other drivers or pedestrians may be

careless and make mistakes.

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Stay focused on the task of driving.

Driver distraction can cause

accidents.

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Leave plenty of space between you

and the vehicle in front of you.

WARNING

NEVER drink alcohol or take drugs and

drive.
Drinking alcohol or taking drugs and

driving is dangerous and may result in

an accident and SERIOUS INJURY or

DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one

contributor to the highway death

toll each year. Even a small amount

of alcohol will affect your reflexes,

perceptions and judgment. Just

one drink can reduce your ability to

respond to changing conditions and

emergencies and your reaction time

gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence

of drugs is as dangerous as or more

dangerous than driving under the

influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a

serious accident if you drink or take

drugs and drive. If you are drinking or

taking drugs, don't drive. Do not ride

with a driver who has been drinking

or taking drugs. Choose a designated

driver or call a taxi.

BEFORE DRIVING

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Key Ignition Switch (if equipped)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or

DEATH, take the following precautions:

•

NEVER allow children or any person

who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to

touch the ignition switch or related

parts. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur.

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NEVER reach through the steering

wheel for the ignition switch, or any

other control, while the vehicle is in

motion. The presence of your hand

or arm in this area may cause a loss

of vehicle control resulting in an

accident.

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Whenever the front door is opened, the

ignition switch will illuminate, provided

the ignition switch is not in the ON

position. The light will go off immediately

when the ignition switch is turned on or

go off after about 30 seconds when the

door is closed. (if equipped)

WARNING

NEVER turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK or ACC position while the vehicle

is in motion except in an emergency.

This will result in the engine turning

off and loss of power assist for the

steering and brake systems. This may

lead to loss of directional control and

braking function, which could cause an

accident.
Before leaving the driver's seat, always

make sure the shift lever is in P (Park)

position, apply the parking brake,

and turn ignition switch to the LOCK

position.
Unexpected vehicle movement may

occur if these precautions are not

followed.

IGNITION SWITCH

LOCK

ACC

START

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Key ignition switch positions

Switch

Position

Action

Notice

LOCK

To turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK position, put the key in at

the ACC position and turn the key

towards the LOCK position.

The ignition key can be removed in

the LOCK position.

Always stop the vehicle before

turning the ignition switch to the

LOCK position.

ACC

Electrical accessories are usable.

The steering wheel unlocks.

This is the normal key position when

the engine has started.

All features and accessories are

usable.

The warning lights can be checked

when you turn the ignition switch

from ACC to ON.

Do not leave the ignition switch in

the ON position when the engine is

not running in order to prevent the

battery from discharging.

START

To start the engine, turn the ignition

switch to the START position. The

switch returns to the ON position

when you let go of the key.

The engine will crank until you

release the key.

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Starting the engine

WARNING

•

Always wear appropriate shoes when

operating your vehicle. Unsuitable

shoes such as high heels, ski boots,

sandals, and flip-flops may interfere

with your ability to use the brake,

accelerator, and clutch pedals. Do

not drive barefoot.

•

Do not start your vehicle with the

accelerator pedal depressed. Place

your foot firmly on the brake pedal

while starting your vehicle.

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Wait until the engine is at normal idle

before shifting gears and releasing

the brake. Your vehicle may move

suddenly if your vehicle is shifted

while the engine RPM is high. It may

cause damage to the transmission

system.

1. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

2.  Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3.  Depress the brake pedal.
4.  Turn the ignition switch to the START

position. Hold the key (maximum of

10 seconds) until the engine starts and

release it.

Information

•

Do not wait for the engine to warm up

or race the engine while the vehicle

remains stationary.

•

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. Do not rapidly accelerate and

decelerate while driving.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

•

Do not hold the ignition key in the

START position for more than 10

seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before

trying again.

•

Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

•

If the engine stalls while the vehicle

is moving, shift to N (Neutral) and

use the ignition switch to attempt to

restart the engine.

•

Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

Turning off the engine

1. Stop the vehicle and depress the

brake pedal fully.

2. Shift the gear to P (Park).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the off

position and apply the parking brake.

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Engine Start/Stop Button

(if equipped)

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Whenever the front door is opened, the

Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate

and will go off 30 seconds after the door

is closed. (if equipped)

WARNING

To reduce risk of serious injury or death,

NEVER allow children or any person

who is unfamiliar with the vehicle to

touch the Engine Start/Stop button or

related parts. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur.

WARNING

To turn the engine off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop

button for more than two seconds OR

rapidly press and release the Engine

Start/Stop button three times (within

three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can

restart the engine without depressing

the brake pedal by pressing the Engine

Start/Stop button with the shift lever in

the N (Neutral) position.

WARNING

•

NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop

button while the vehicle is in motion

except in an emergency. This will

result in the engine turning off and

loss of power assist for the steering

and brake systems.
This may lead to loss of directional

control and braking function, which

could cause an accident.

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Before leaving the driver's seat,

always make sure the shift lever is in

the P (Park) position, set the parking

brake, press the Engine Start/Stop

button to the OFF position, and take

the Smart Key with you. Unexpected

vehicle movement may occur if these

precautions are not followed.

•

NEVER reach through the steering

wheel for the Engine Start/Stop

button or any other control while the

vehicle is in motion. The presence

of your hand or arm in this area

may cause a loss of vehicle control

resulting in an accident.

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Engine Stop/Start button positions

Button

Position

Action

Notice

OFF

To turn off the engine, press the

Engine Start/Stop button with shift

lever in P (Park).

When you press the Engine Start/

Stop button without the shift lever

in P (Park), the Engine Start/Stop

button does not turn to the OFF

position, but turns to the ACC

position.

Always stop the vehicle before

pressing the Push Button Start

ignition switch to the OFF position.

ACC

Press the Engine Start/Stop button

when the button is in the OFF

position without depressing the

brake pedal.

Electrical accessories are usable.

If you leave the Engine Start/Stop

button in the ACC position for more

than one hour, the battery power will

turn off automatically to prevent the

battery from discharging.

Press the Engine Start/Stop button

while it is in the ACC position

without depressing the brake pedal.

The warning lights can be checked

before the engine is started.

Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop

button in the ON position when the

engine is not running to prevent the

battery from discharging.

START

To start the engine, depress the

brake pedal and press the Engine

Start/Stop button with the shift lever

in the P (Park) position.

If you press the Engine Start/Stop

button without depressing the brake

pedal, the engine does not start

and the Engine Start/Stop button

changes as follows:

OFF → ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

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Starting the engine

WARNING

•

Always wear appropriate shoes when

operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes, such as high heels,

ski boots, sandals, flip-flops, etc.,

may interfere with your ability to use

the brake and accelerator pedals.

•

Do not start the vehicle with the

accelerator pedal depressed. The

vehicle can move and lead to an

accident.

•

Wait until the engine rpm is normal.

The vehicle may suddenly move if

the brake pedal is released when the

rpm is high.

Information

•

The engine will start by pressing the

Engine Start/Stop button, only when

the smart key is in the vehicle.

•

Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,

if it is far away from the driver, the

engine may not start.

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When the Engine Start/Stop button

is in the ACC or ON position, if any

door is open, the system checks for the

smart key. If the smart key is not in the

vehicle, the “

” indicator will blink

and the warning "Key not in vehicle"

will come on and if all doors are closed,

the chime will also sound for a few

seconds. Keep the smart key in the

vehicle when using the ACC position or

if the vehicle engine is ON.

Information

Depress the brake pedal until the engine

stats.

1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is

applied.

3.  Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
4.  Depress the brake pedal.
5.  Press the Engine Start/Stop button.

Information

•

Do not wait for the engine to warm up

while the vehicle remains stationary.

Start driving at moderate engine

speeds. (Aggressive accelerating and

decelerating should be avoided.)

•

Always start the vehicle with your foot

on the brake pedal. Do not depress the

accelerator while starting the vehicle.

Do not rev the engine while warming

it up.

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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

•

If the engine stalls while you are in

motion, do not attempt to move the

shift lever to the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions permit,

you may put the shift lever in the N

(Neutral) position while the vehicle

is still moving and press the Engine

Start/Stop button in an attempt to

restart the engine.

•

Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the engine.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle:
When the stop lamp switch fuse is

blown, you can't start the engine

normally. Replace the fuse with a new

one. If you are not able to replace

the fuse, you can start the engine by

pressing and holding the Engine Start/

Stop button for 10 seconds with the

Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC

position.
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop

button for more than 10 seconds except

when the stop lamp switch fuse is

blown.
For your safety always depress the

brake pedal before starting the engine.

Emergency starting

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If the smart key battery is weak or the

smart key does not work correctly, you

can start the engine by pressing the

Engine Start/Stop button with the smart

key in the direction of the picture above.

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VEHICLE AUTO-SHUT OFF (IF EQUIPPED)

If your vehicle is parked and the engine

is left on for a long period of time, the

engine will turn off automatically to help

reduce fuel consumption and prevent

accidents caused by carbon dioxide

poisoning.

Operating Conditions

Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer operates

when all the following conditions are

satisfied:

•

Vehicle speed is below 1.8 mph (3

km/h), and the gear is shifted to P

(Park)

•

The brake pedal and accelerator pedal

are not depressed

•

The driver’s seat belt is unfastened

•

The passenger seat is empty

•

The infotainment system is being

updated

Deactivating Conditions

Vehicle Auto-Shut Off timer turns off

when one of the situation occur:

•

Vehicle speed is above 1.8 mph (3

km/h)

•

The gear is shifted to R (Reverse), D

(Drive) or N (Neutral)

•

The brake pedal or accelerator pedal

is depressed

•

The driver’s seat belt is fastened

•

A passenger is in the passenger’s seat

System Operation

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When all the conditions are satisfied, the

Vehicle Auto-Shut Off operates and turns

the engine off automatically after 60

minutes.
A timer appears on the instrument

cluster 30 minutes before vehicle shut

off.

Resetting cluster timer

To reset the cluster timer, do one of

following:

•

Release the accelerator pedal or brake

pedal after Vehicle Auto-Shut Off is

complete.

•

Press the OK button on the steering

wheel while the timer appears on the

instrument cluster.

CAUTION

Do not leave a passenger or a pet in

the vehicle in hot weather since the air

conditioning system turns off when the

engine is off.

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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 shift lever

is in the P (Park) position, then set

the parking brake, and place the

ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF

position. Unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement can occur if these

precautions are not followed.

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Do not use aggressive engine braking

(shifting from a higher gear to a

lower gear) on slippery roads. The

vehicle may lose traction with the

roadway, resulting in a collision.

The dual clutch transmission has six

forward speeds and one reverse speed.

The individual speeds are selected

automatically when the shift lever is in

the D (Drive) position.

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The dual clutch transmission can be

thought of as an automatically shifting

manual transmission. It gives the

driving feel of a manual transmission,

yet provides the ease of a fully

automatic transmission.

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When D (Drive) is selected, the

transmission will automatically

shift through the gears similar to a

conventional automatic transmission.

Unlike a traditional automatic

transmission, the gear shifting can

sometimes be felt and heard as the

actuators engage the clutches and the

gears are selected.

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The dual clutch transmission adopts

a dry-type dual clutch, which is

different from the torque converter of

the automatic transmission. It shows

better acceleration performance

and increased fuel efficiency while

driving but initial launch might be

little bit slower than the automatic

transmission.
As a result, gear shifts are sometimes

more noticeable than a conventional

automatic transmission and a light

vibration during launching can be felt

as the transmission speed. This is a

normal condition of the dual clutch

transmission.

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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.

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When rapidly accelerating at a low

vehicle speed, the engine rpm may

increase highly depending on the

vehicle’s driving condition.

•

When accelerating from a stop on

an incline, press the accelerator

smoothly and gradually to avoid any

shudder feeling or jerkiness.

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When traveling at a lower vehicle

speed, if you release the accelerator

pedal quickly, you may feel engine

braking before the transmission

changes gears. This engine braking

feeling is similar to operating a

manual transmission at low speed.

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When driving downhill, you may

use Sports Mode to downshift to a

lower gear in order to control your

speed without using the brake pedal

excessively.

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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 1,000 mi. (1,500 km),

you may feel that the vehicle may not

be smooth when accelerating at low

speed. During this break-in period, the

shift quality and performance of your

new vehicle is continuously optimized.

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.

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Do not use the P (Park) position in

place of the parking brake.

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 transaxle 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 ON. 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.

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D (Drive)

This is the normal driving position. The

transmission will automatically shift

through a 6-gear sequence, providing

the best fuel economy and power.
For extra power when passing another

vehicle or driving uphill, depress the

accelerator fully. The transmission will

automatically downshift to the next

lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the

shift lever console, allows the driver to

switch from NORMAL mode to SPORT

mode (if equipped)
For more information, refer to "Drive

Mode Integrated Control System" later in

this chapter.

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

may lose control of the vehicle and

cause accidents.

•

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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[A] Push the lever forwards once to shift up one gear.
[B] Pull the lever backwards once to shift down one

gear.

Manual shift mode

Whether the vehicle is stationary or

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.

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Information

•

Only the six 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)

or - (Down) position, the transmission

may not make the requested gear

change if the next gear is outside of

the allowable engine RPM range.

The driver must execute upshifts in

accordance with road conditions,

taking care to keep the engine rpms

below the red zone.

Shift-lock system

For your safety, the dual clutch

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 place the ignition

switch in the ON position.

3. Depress the brake pedal and put the

gear in R (Reverse).

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DCT Warning Messages

Transmission overheated warning

If the warning messages on the cluster

continues to blink, contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Steep grade! Press brake pedal

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This message appears when the vehicle

is driving up hills or on steep grades.
If the vehicle is held or creeping forward

on an incline by applying the accelerator

pedal, the clutch and transmission may

result in damage.
Press the brake pedal, if the messages

appears on the cluster display.

Transmission temperature is high! Stop

safely

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Repeated stop-and-go launches on steep

grades, sudden take off or acceleration,

or other harsh driving conditions may

increase the clutch and transmission

temperature.
If the clutch and the transmission

temperature is high, the self-protection

mode warns you with a warning chime

and message while the shift indicator on

the cluster display blinks.

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Move the vehicle to a safe location

and shift the gear to P (Park) with

the engine running. Wait until the

transmission is sufficiently cooled

down.

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If you ignore this warning, you may

experience abrupt shifts, frequent

shifts, or jerkiness.

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Transmission hot! Park with engine On

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If you continue to drive with an

overheated transmission, the above

warning message appears, and the self-

protection mode disables the clutch.

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Move the vehicle to a safe location

and shift the gear to P (Park) with

the engine running. Wait until the

transmission is sufficiently cooled

down.

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If the above warning message is

displayed continuously, contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Cooling... Remain parked for 00 min.

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If you move the vehicle to a safe location

and shift the gear to P (Park) with the

engine running, the above warning

message appears.

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Wait until the clutch is sufficiently

cooled down.

Transmission cooled down. Resume

driving

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This message appears when your vehicle

can be driven.Drive the vehicle smoothy

as possible.

Parking

Always come to a complete stop and

continue to depress the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

position, apply the parking brake, and

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.
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.

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Good Driving Practices

•

Never move the shift lever from P

(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

position with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

•

Never move the shift lever into P

(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the vehicle is completely

stopped before you attempt to shift

into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

•

Do not move the shift lever 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.

•

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 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.

•

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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COASTING GUIDE (IF EQUIPPED)

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The coasting guide function informs the

driver when to take the foot off from the

accelerator by anticipating a decelerating

event* based on the analysis of driving

routes and road conditions of the

navigation. It encourages the driver to

remove foot from the pedal and allow

coasting down the road with EV motor

only. This helps prevent unnecessary

fuel consumption and increases fuel

efficiency.

Information

Example of a deceleration event is making

a right/left turn, driving through a rotary,

entering or exiting a highway (freeway),

etc.

Setting Coasting Guide function

Coasting Guide can be selected from

the User Settings mode in the cluster

LCD display by following the procedure

below.
1. Set the ignition switch in the ON

position.

2. Select ‘User Setting > Eco Vehicle >

Coasting Guide’ in the cluster display.

Operation conditions

After selecting the function from the

User Settings mode, the system enters

the ready status by following the

procedure below.
1. Enter your destination information in

the navigation system and select the

driving route.

2. Check that the vehicle is in NORMAL

mode by driving the vehicle in D

(Drive).

3. Drive the vehicle between 25 mph (40

km/h) ~ 100 mph (160 km/h).

Information

The operating speed may vary due to

difference between instrument cluster and

navigation effected by tire inflation level.

Information

Coasting guide is only a supplemental

function to assist with fuel-efficient

driving. Thus, the operating conditions

may be different in accordance with

traffic/road conditions (i.e. driving in a

traffic jam, driving on a slope, driving

on a curve). Take the actual driving

conditions into consideration, such as

distances from the vehicles ahead/behind,

while referring to the coasting guide

function as guidance.

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BRAKE SYSTEM

Power Brakes

Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes

that adjust automatically through normal

usage.
In the event of a vehicle power failure,

the power assist for the brakes will not

work. You can still stop your vehicle, but

it will require greater force and increased

pedal travel than normal. The stopping

distance, however, will be longer than

with power brakes.

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.

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, move the gear shift lever

to Manual Shift Mode 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 could

result in a temporary loss of braking

performance.

•

Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's

ability to safely slow down; the

vehicle may also pull to one side

when the brakes are applied.

Applying the brakes lightly will

indicate 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 will 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.

NOTICE

To avoid costly brake repairs, do not

continue to drive with worn brake pads.

Information

Always replace brake pads as complete

front or rear axle sets.

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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Applying the parking brake

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To apply the EPB (Electronic Parking

Brake):

1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the parking brake warning

light comes on.

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 could

damage the brake system and lead to

an accident.

Releasing the parking brake

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To release the EPB (Electronic Parking

Brake):

•

Place the ignition switch in the ON

position.

•

Depress the brake pedal.

•

Press the EPB switch.

Make sure the Parking Brake Warning

Light goes off.

To release EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)

automatically:

•

Shift lever in P(Park)
With the vehicle in the ready (

)

mode, depress the brake pedal and

shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or

D (Drive).

•

Shift lever in N (Neutral)
With the vehicle in the ready (

)

mode, depress the brake pedal and

shift out of N (Neutral) to R (Reverse)

or D (Drive).

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•

Satisfy the following conditions

1. Ensure seat belts are fastened and the

doors, hood and trunk are closed.

2. With the vehicle in the ready (

)

mode, depress the brake pedal and

shit out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R

(Reverse) or D (Drive).

3. Depress the accelerator pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake Warning

Light goes off.

Information

•

For your safety, you can engage the

EPB even though the ignition switch

is in the LOCK/OFF position, but you

cannot release it.

•

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

•

If the parking brake warning light is

still on even though the EPB has been

released, have the system checked

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

•

Do not drive your vehicle with the

EPB applied. It may cause excessive

brake pad and brake rotor wear.

EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be

automatically applied when:

•

Requested by other systems

•

The driver turns the engine off while

Auto Hold is operating.

Warning messages

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To release EPB, fasten seatbelt, close door,

hood and trunk

•

When you try to drive with the EPB

applied, a warning will sound and a

message will appear.

•

If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened

and the hood or trunk is opened, a

warning sound and a message will

appear.

•

When there is a problem with the

vehicle, a warning sound and a

message may appear.

If the situation occurs, press the brake

pedal and released EPB by pressing the

EPB switch.

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WARNING

•

To prevent unintentional movement

when stopped and leaving the

vehicle, do not use the P(Park)

position in place of the parking

brake. Set the parking brake and

make sure the vehicle is securely

positioned in P(Park).

•

Never allow anyone who is unfamiliar

with the vehicle to touch the parking

brake. If the parking brake is released

unintentionally, serious injury may

occur.

•

All vehicles should always have

the parking brake fully engaged

when parking to avoid inadvertent

movement of the car which can

injure occupants or pedestrians.

NOTICE

•

A click sound may be heard while

operating or releasing the EPB, but

these conditions are normal and

indicate that the EPB is functioning

properly.

•

When leaving your keys with a

parking lot attendant or valet, make

sure to inform him/her how to

operate the EPB.

•

The EPB may malfunction if you drive

with the EPB applied.

•

When you automatically release EPB

by depressing the accelerator pedal,

depress it slowly.

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AUTO HOLD turning Off!

Press brake pedal

When the conversion from Auto Hold to

EPB is not working properly a warning

will sound and a message will appear.

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Parking brake automatically engaged

When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold,

a warning sound and a message will

appear.

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EPB malfunction indicator

This warning light illuminates if the

ignition switch is set to the ON position

and goes off in approximately 3 seconds

if the system is operating normally.
If the EPB malfunction indicator

remains on, comes on while driving, or

does not come on when the ignition

switch is changed to the ON position,

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

•

If the EPB warning light is still on,

have the system checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

•

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.

•

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.

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,

there may be a malfunction in the

brake system. Immediate attention is

necessary.
If at all possible, cease 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.

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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 will be longer

than normal.

WARNING

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 a severe

accident.

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

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

When the EPB (Electronic Parking Brake)

does not release

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.

Auto Hold

The 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.

To apply :

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1. With the driver's door and engine

hood closed, depress the brake

pedal and then press the [AUTO

HOLD] switch. The white AUTO HOLD

indicator will come on and the system

will be in the standby position.

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2. When you stop the vehicle

completely by depressing the brake

pedal, the Auto Hold maintains the

brake pressure to hold the vehicle

stationary. The indicator changes from

white to green.

3. The vehicle will remain stationary

even if you release the brake pedal.

4. If EPB is applied, Auto Hold will be

released.

To release :

If you press the accelerator pedal with

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

Manual shift mode, the Auto Hold will be

released automatically and the vehicle

will start to move. The AUTO HOLD

indicator changes from green to white.

WARNING

When the AUTO HOLD is automatically

released by depressing the accelerator

pedal, always take a look around your

vehicle.
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal

for a smooth start.

To cancel :

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1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the [AUTO HOLD] switch.
The AUTO HOLD indicator will turn off.

WARNING

To prevent, unexpected and sudden

vehicle movement, ALWAYS press your

foot on the brake pedal to cancel the

Auto Hold before you:

Drive downhill.

Park the vehicle.

Information

•

The Auto Hold does not operate when:

The shift lever is in P (Park) and R

(Reverse)

The EPB is applied

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•

For your safety, the Auto Hold

automatically switches to EPB when:

The drive’s door is opened.

The engine hood is opened.

The vehicle stops for more than 10

minutes

The vehicle stands on a steep slope

The vehicle moves several times

In these cases, the parking brake

warning light comes on, the AUTO

HOLD indicator changes from green

to white, and a warning sound and a

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

to yellow, the Auto Hold is not working

properly. Contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING

•

Depress the accelerator pedal slowly

when you start the vehicle.

•

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.

Warning messages

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Parking brake automatically engaged

When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold,

a warning will sound and a message will

appear.

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AUTO HOLD turning Off!

Press brake pedal

When the conversion from Auto Hold to

EPB is not working properly a warning

will sound and a message will appear.
When this message is displayed, the Auto

Hold and EPB may not operate. For your

safety, depress the brake pedal.

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Press brake pedal to deactivate AUTO

HOLD

If you did not apply the brake pedal when

you release the Auto Hold by pressing

the [AUTO HOLD] switch, a warning will

sound and a message will appear.

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

ahead of you. Vehicle speeds should

always be reduced during extreme

road conditions. The braking distance

for cars equipped with ABS or ESC

may be longer than for those without

these systems in the following road

conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced speeds

during the following 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.

The safety features of an ABS or ESC

equipped vehicle should not be tested

by high speed driving or cornering. This

could 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.

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