Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (2024 year). Manual in english

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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 which 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 will 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 (

) will stay on

for several seconds after the ignition

switch is in the ON position. During

that time, the ABS will go through self-

diagnosis and the light will go off if

everything is normal. If the light stays on,

you may have a problem with your ABS.

Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

as soon as possible.

WARNING

If the ABS warning light (

) is on and

stays on, you may have a problem with

the ABS. Your power brakes will work

normally. To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death, contact your HYUNDAI

dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION

When you drive on a road having poor

traction, such as an icy road, and apply

your brakes continuously, the ABS will

be active continuously and the ABS

warning light (

) may illuminate. Pull

your car over to a safe place and turn

the engine off.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning

light is off, then your ABS system is

normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem

with your ABS system. 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. This happens because of the low

battery voltage. It does not mean your

ABS is malfunctioning. Have the battery

recharged before driving the vehicle.

Driving Your Vehicle

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

(if equipped)

OCN7060021

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

system helps to 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 will not

prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt

maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet

surfaces can result in severe accidents.

ESC operation

ESC ON condition

When the ignition switch is in the

ON position, the ESC and the ESC

OFF indicator lights illuminate for

approximately three seconds. After both

lights go off, the ESC is enabled.

When operating

When the ESC is in operation,

the ESC indicator light blinks:

•

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which 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 ESC is active.

•

When the ESC activates, the engine

may not respond to the accelerator as

it does under routine conditions.

•

If the Cruise Control was in use when

the ESC activates, the Cruise Control

automatically disengages. The Cruise

Control can be reengaged when

the road conditions allow. For more

details, refer to “Cruise Control” in

chapter 7. (if equipped)

•

When moving out of the mud or

driving on a slippery road, the engine

RPM (revolutions per minute) may

not increase even if you press the

accelerator pedal deeply. This is to

maintain the stability and traction of

the vehicle and does not indicate a

problem.

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ESC OFF condition

To cancel ESC operation:

•

State 1

Press the ESC OFF button briefly. The

ESC OFF indicator light and message

"Traction Control disabled" will

illuminate. In this state, the traction
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 message

"Traction and Stability Control disabled"

illuminates and a warning chime sounds.

In this state, both the traction control

function of ESC (engine management)

and the brake control function of ESC

(braking management) are disabled.
If the ignition switch is placed to the

LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off, ESC

remains off. Upon restarting the engine,

the ESC will automatically turn on again.

Indicator lights

■

ESC indicator light (blinks)

■

ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)

When the ignition switch is placed to

the ON position, the ESC indicator light

illuminates, then goes off if the ESC

system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever

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

vehicle may have a malfunction with

the ESC system. When this warning light

illuminates have your vehicle checked by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on

when the ESC is turned off.

WARNING

When the ESC is blinking, this indicates

the ESC is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to

accelerate. NEVER turn the ESC off

while the ESC indicator light is blinking

or you may lose control of the vehicle

resulting in an accident.

NOTICE

Driving with wheels and tires with

different sizes may cause the ESC

system to malfunction. Before replacing

tires, make sure all four tires and wheels

are the same size. Never drive the

vehicle with different sized wheels and

tires installed.

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ESC OFF usage

When Driving

The ESC OFF mode should only be used

briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in

snow by temporarily stopping operation

of the ESC to maintain wheel torque.
To turn ESC off 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

are displayed. The repairs would not

be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Reduce engine power and do not

spin the wheel(s) excessively while

these lights are displayed.

•

When operating the vehicle on

a dynamometer, make sure the

ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light

illuminated).

Information

Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS

or standard brake system operation.

Vehicle Stability Management

(VSM)

The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

is a function of the Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) system. It helps ensure the

vehicle stays stable when accelerating

or braking suddenly on wet, slippery and

rough roads where traction over the four

tires can suddenly become uneven.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when

using the Vehicle Stability Management

(VSM):

•

ALWAYS check the speed and the

distance to the vehicle ahead. The

VSM is not a substitute for safe

driving practices.

•

Never drive too fast for the road

conditions. The VSM system will not

prevent accidents. Excessive speed

in bad weather, slippery and uneven

roads can result in severe accidents.

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VSM operation

VSM ON condition

The VSM operates when:

•

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

is on.

•

Vehicle speed is approximately above

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

•

Vehicle speed is approximately above

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

braking on rough roads.

When operating

When you apply your brakes under

conditions which may activate the 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.

NOTICE

The VSM does not operate when:

•

Driving on a banked road such as

gradient or incline.

•

Driving rearward.

•

ESC OFF indicator light is on.

•

MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering)

warning light (

) is on or blinks.

WARNING

If ESC indicator light ( ) or MDPS

warning light (

) stays on or blinks,

your vehicle may have a malfunction

with the VSM system. When the

warning light illuminates, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Driving with wheels and tires with

different sizes may cause the ESC system

to malfunction. Before replacing tires,

make sure all four tires and wheels are

the same size. Never drive the vehicle

with different sized tires and wheels

installed.

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

Hill-Start Assist Control helps prevent

the vehicle from rolling backwards

when starting a vehicle from a stop on

a hill. The system operates the brakes

automatically for about 2 seconds

(maximum of 5 seconds when the

accelerator pedal is slightly pressed

during HAC operation) and releases

the brake after 2 seconds or when the

accelerator pedal is pressed.

WARNING

Always be ready to press the

accelerator pedal when starting off

an incline. Hill-Start Assist Control

activates only for about 2 seconds

(maximum of 5 seconds when the

accelerator pedal is slightly pressed

during HAC operation).

NOTICE

•

The HAC does not operate when the

shift lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)

•

The HAC activates even though the

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is

off but does not activate when the

ESC has malfunctioned.

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Good Braking Practices

WARNING

Whenever leaving the vehicle or

parking, always come to a complete

stop and continue to depress the brake

pedal. Move the shift lever into P (Park)

position, then apply the parking brake,

and place the ignition switch in the

LOCK/OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the parking brake

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

lightly until the braking action returns to

normal, taking care to keep the vehicle

under control at all times. If the braking

action does not return to normal, stop

as soon as it is safe to do so and call

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

assistance.
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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DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Drive Mode

OCN7060022

The drive mode may be selected

according to the driver’s preference or

road condition.

Information

If there is a problem with the

instrument cluster, the drive mode will

be in NORMAL mode and may not

change to SPORT mode or SMART

mode.

The mode changes whenever the DRIVE

MODE button is pressed. The drive

mode resets to NORMAL mode when the

engine is restarted.

NORMAL

SPORT

SMART

When NORMAL mode is selected, it is

not displayed on the instrument cluster.

•

NORMAL mode :
NORMAL mode provides smooth

driving and comfortable riding.

•

SPORT mode :
SPORT mode provides sporty but firm

riding

The drive mode will change to NORMAL

mode when the engine is restarted.

However, except when it is in SMART

mode. SMART mode will be maintained,

as selected when the engine is restarted.

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SPORT mode

SPORT mode manages the

driving dynamics by

automatically adjusting the

steering effort, the engine

and transmission control

logic for enhanced driver

performance.

•

When SPORT mode is selected by

using the DRIVE MODE button, the

SPORT indicator will illuminate.

•

When SPORT mode is activated:

- The engine rpm will tend to remain

raised over a certain length of time

even after releasing the accelerator

- Upshifts are delayed when

accelerating

Information

In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may

decrease.

SMART mode

SMART mode selects the

proper driving mode among

NORMAL and SPORT by judging

the driver’s driving habits

(for example, Economic or

Aggressive (Sportive)) from the

brake pedal depression or the

steering wheel operation.

•

Toggle the DRIVE MODE button to

select SMART mode. When SMART

mode is selected, the indicator

illuminates on the instrument cluster.

•

SMART mode automatically controls

the vehicle driving, such as gear

shifting patterns and engine torque,

in accordance with the driver’s driving

habits.

Information

When you mildly drive the vehicle When

you dynamically drive the vehicle in

SMART mode by abruptly decelerating or

sharply turning the driving mode changes

to SMART SPORT mode. However, it may

adversely affect fuel economy.

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Various driving situations, which you may

encounter in SMART mode

•

The driving mode automatically

changes to SMART ECO mode after

a certain period of time, when you

gently depress the accelerator pedal

(Your driving is categorized to be

economic.).

•

The driving mode automatically

changes from SMART ECO mode to

SMART NORMAL mode after a certain

period of time, when you sharply or

repetitively depress the accelerator

pedal.

•

The driving mode automatically

changes to SMART NORMAL mode

with the same driving patterns, when

the vehicle starts to drive on an

upward slope of a certain angle. The

driving mode automatically returns to

SMART ECO mode, when the vehicle

enters a leveled road.

•

The driving mode automatically

changes to SMART SPORT, when

you abruptly accelerate the vehicle

or repetitively operate the steering

wheel (Your driving is categorized

to be sporty.). In this mode, your

vehicle drives in a lower gear for

abrupt accelerating/decelerating

and increases the engine brake

performance.

•

You may still sense the engine

braking performance, even when

you release the accelerator pedal in

SMART SPORT mode. It is because

your vehicle remains in lower gear

over a certain period of time for next

acceleration. Thus, it is a normal

driving situation, not indicating any

malfunction.

•

The driving mode automatically

changes to SMART SPORT mode

only in harsh driving situations. In

most of the normal driving situations,

the driving mode sets to be either

in SMART ECO mode or in SMART

NORMAL mode.

Limitation of SMART mode

The SMART mode may be limited in

following situations. (The OFF indicator

illuminates in those situations.)

•

The cruise control is activated :
The cruise control system may

deactivate the SMART mode when

the vehicle is controlled by the set

speed of Smart Cruise Control system.

(SMART mode is not deactivated

just by activating the cruise control

system.)

•

The transmission oil temperature is

either extremely low or extremely

high :
The SMART mode can be active in

most of the normal driving situations.

However, an extremely high/ low

transmission oil temperature may

temporarily deactivate the SMART

mode, because the transmission

condition is out of normal operation

condition.

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Hazardous Driving Conditions

When hazardous driving elements

are encountered such as water, snow,

ice, mud and sand, take the below

suggestions:

•

Drive cautiously and keep a longer

braking distance.

•

Avoid abrupt braking or steering.

•

When your vehicle is stuck in

snow, mud, or sand, use second

gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid

unnecessary wheel spin.

•

Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other

non-slip materials under the wheels to

provide additional traction while the

vehicle becomes stuck in ice, snow,

or mud.

WARNING

Downshifting with dual clutch

transmission while driving on slippery

surfaces can cause an accident. The

sudden change in tire speed could

cause the tires to skid. Be careful when

downshifting on slippery surfaces.

Rocking the Vehicle

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to

free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn

the steering wheel right and left to clear

the area around your front wheels. Then,

shift back and forth between R (Reverse)

and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do

not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until

the wheels stop spinning before shifting

gears. Release the accelerator pedal

while shifting, and press lightly on the

accelerator pedal while the transmission

is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in

forward and reverse directions causes a

rocking motion that may free the vehicle.

WARNING

If the vehicle is stuck and excessive

wheel spin occurs, the temperature

of the tires can increase very quickly.

If the tires become damaged, a tire

blow out or tire explosion can occur.

This condition is dangerous - you and

others may be injured. Do not attempt

this procedure if people or objects are

anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the

vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly

causing an engine compartment fire

or other damage. Try to avoid spinning

the wheels as much as possible to

prevent overheating of either the tires

or the engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle

to spin the wheels above 35 mph (56

km/h).

Information

The ESC system must be turned OFF

before rocking the vehicle.

NOTICE

If you are still stuck after rocking the

vehicle a few times, have the vehicle

pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid

engine overheating, possible damage to

the transmission, and tire damage. See

"Towing" in chapter 8.

SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS

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Smooth Cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in

corners, especially when roads are wet.

Ideally, corners should always be taken

under gentle acceleration.

Driving at Night

Night driving presents more hazards than

driving in the daylight. Here are some

important tips to remember:

•

Slow down and keep more distance

between you and other vehicles, as it

may be more difficult to see at night,

especially in areas where there may

not be any street lights.

•

Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare

from other driver's headlights.

•

Keep your headlights clean and

properly aimed. Dirty or improperly

aimed headlights will make it much

more difficult to see at night.

•

Avoid staring directly at the headlights

of oncoming vehicles. You could be

temporarily blinded, and it will take

several seconds for your eyes to

readjust to the darkness.

Driving in the Rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving

dangerous. Here are a few things to

consider when driving in the rain or on

slick pavement:

•

Slow down and allow extra following

distance. A heavy rainfall makes

it harder to see and increases the

distance needed to stop your vehicle.

•

Turn OFF your Cruise Control.

•

Replace your windshield wiper blades

when they show signs of streaking or

missing areas on the windshield.

•

Tires should be properly maintained

with at least 2/32nds of an inch of

tread depth. If your tires do not have

enough tread, making a quick stop on

wet pavement can cause a skid and

possibly lead to an accident. See "Tire

Tread" in chapter 9.

•

Turn on your headlights to make it

easier for others to see you.

•

Driving too fast through large puddles

can affect your brakes. If you must go

through puddles, try to drive through

them slowly.

•

If you believe your brakes may be wet,

apply them lightly while driving until

normal braking operation returns.

Hydroplaning

If the road is wet enough and you are

going fast enough, your vehicle may

have little or no contact with the road

surface and actually ride on the water.

The best advice is SLOW DOWN when

the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as the

depth of tire tread decreases, refer to

"Tire Tread" in chapter 9.

Driving Your Vehicle

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Driving in Flooded Areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas

unless you are sure the water is no

higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.

Drive through any water slowly. Allow

adequate stopping distance because

brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them several

times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

Highway Driving

Tires

Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.

Under-inflation may overheat or damage

the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,

which may reduce traction or adversely

affect vehicle handling. This could lead

to sudden tire failure that may cause

loss of vehicle control resulting in an

accident.

Information

Never over-inflate your tires above the

maximum inflation pressure, as specified

on your tires.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil

Driving at higher speeds on the highway

consumes more fuel and is less efficient

than driving at a slower, more moderate

speed. Maintain a moderate speed in

order to conserve fuel when driving on

the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant

level and the engine oil before driving.

Drive belt

A loose or damaged drive belt may

overheat the engine.

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The severe weather conditions of winter

quickly wear out tires and cause other

problems. To minimize winter driving

problems, you should take the following

suggestions:

Snow or Icy Conditions

You need to keep sufficient distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle in

front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid

acceleration, sudden brake applications,

and sharp turns are potentially

very hazardous practices. During

deceleration, use engine braking to the

fullest extent. Sudden brake applications

on snowy or icy roads may cause the

vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

may be necessary to use snow tires or to

install tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.

Some of the items you may want to carry

include tire chains, tow straps or chains,

a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a

shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,

gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,

etc.

Snow tires

WARNING

Snow tires should be equivalent in size

and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.

Otherwise, the safety and handling of

your vehicle may be adversely affected.

If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,

make sure to use radial tires of the same

size and load range as the original tires.

Mount snow tires on all four wheels

to balance your vehicle’s handling in

all weather conditions. The traction

provided by snow tires on dry roads

may not be as high as your vehicle's

original equipment tires. Check with

the tire dealer for maximum speed

recommendations.

Information

Do not install studded tires without

first checking local, state and municipal

regulations for possible restrictions against

their use.

Tire chains

Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

thinner than other types of tires, they

may be damaged by mounting some

types of tire chains on them. Therefore

the use of snow tires is preferred over the

use of tire chains.
If the road and weather conditions

require the use of tire chains, be sure to

use tire chains that have been properly

selected for the size of tire on your

HYUNDAI vehicle.
Be sure to follow the guidelines and

installation instructions provided from

the tire chain manufacturer.
Damage to your vehicle caused by

improper tire chain use is not covered by

your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.

WARNING

The use of tire chains may adversely

affect vehicle handling:

•

Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)

or the chain manufacturer's

recommended speed limit,

whichever is lower.

•

Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, sharp turns, and other road

hazards, which may cause the

vehicle to bounce.

•

Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel

braking.

WINTER DRIVING

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Information

•

Install tire chains on both left and right

front tires. It should be noted that

installing tire chains on the tires will

provide a greater driving force, but will

not prevent side skids.

•

Do not install studded tires without

first checking local, state and municipal

regulations for possible restrictions

against their use.

Chain installation

When installing tire chains, follow the

manufacturer’s instructions and mount

them as tightly possible. Drive slowly

(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with

chains installed. If you hear the chains

contacting the body or chassis, stop and

tighten them. If they still make contact,

slow down until the noise stops. Remove

the tire chains as soon as you begin

driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the

vehicle on level ground away from traffic.

Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning

Flasher and place a triangular emergency

warning device behind the vehicle (if

available). Always place the vehicle in P

(Park), apply the parking brake and turn

off the engine before installing snow

chains.

NOTICE

When using tire chains:

•

Wrong size chains or improperly

installed chains can damage your

vehicle's brake lines, suspension,

body and wheels.

•

Use SAE "S" class or wire chains.

•

If you hear noise caused by chains

contacting the body, retighten the

chain to prevent contact with the

vehicle body.

•

To prevent body damage, retighten

the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles

(0.5~1.0 km).

•

Do not use tire chains on vehicles

equipped with aluminum wheels. If

possible, use a wire type chain.

•

Use wire chains less than 0.59 inch

(15mm) wide to prevent damage to

the chain’s connection.

Winter Precautions

Use high quality ethylene glycol

coolant

Your vehicle is delivered with high

quality ethylene glycol coolant in the

cooling system. It is the only type of

coolant that should be used because it

helps prevent corrosion in the cooling

system, lubricates the water pump and

prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or

replenish your coolant in accordance

with the maintenance schedule in

chapter 9. Before winter, have your

coolant tested to assure that its freezing

point is sufficient for the temperatures

anticipated during the winter.

Change to "winter weight" oil if

necessary

In some climates it is recommended that

a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be

used during cold weather. See chapter 8

for recommendations. If you aren't sure

what weight oil you should use, consult

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Check battery and cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the

battery system. Visually inspect the

battery and cables as described in

chapter 8. The level of charge in your

battery can be checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer or a service station.
If the vehicle is not used for a long time,

park the vehicle indoors if possible.

Check spark plugs and ignition

system

Inspect your spark plugs as described in

chapter 8 and replace them if necessary.

Also check all ignition wiring and

components to be sure they are not

cracked, worn or damaged in any way.

Use approved window washer anti-

freeze in system

To keep the water in the window washer

system from freezing, add an approved

window washer anti-freeze solution in

accordance with instructions on the

container.
Window washer anti-freeze is available

from an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

and most auto parts outlets. Do not

use engine coolant or other types of

antifreeze as these may damage the

paint finish.

Do not let your parking brake freeze

Under some conditions your parking

brake can freeze in the engaged position.

This is most likely to happen when

there is an accumulation of snow or

ice around or near the rear brakes or

if the brakes are wet. If there is a risk

the parking brake may freeze, apply

it only temporarily while you put the

gear selector lever in P and block the

rear wheels so the car cannot roll. Then

release the parking brake.

Do not let ice and snow accumulate

underneath

Under some conditions, snow and ice

can build up under the fenders and

interfere with the steering. When driving

in severe winter conditions where this

may happen, you should periodically

check underneath the car to be sure the

movement of the front wheels and the

steering components is not obstructed.

Don't place foreign objects

or materials in the engine

compartment

Placement of foreign object or materials

which prevent cooling of the engine, in

the engine compartment, may cause a

failure or combustion. The manufacturer

is not responsible for the damage caused

by such placement.

To keep locks from freezing

To keep the locks from freezing, squirt

an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine

into the key opening. If a lock is covered

with ice, squirt it with an approved de-

icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock

is frozen internally, you may be able to

thaw it out by using a heated key. Handle

the heated key with care to avoid injury.

Drive your vehicle when water vapor

condenses and accumulates inside

the exhaust pipes

When the vehicle is stopped for a

long time in winter while the engine is

running, water vapor may condense and

accumulate inside the exhaust pipes.

Water in the exhaust pipes may cause

noise, etc., but it is drained driving at

medium to high speed.

Driving Your Vehicle

6-46

Two labels on your driver's door sill

show how much weight your vehicle

was designed to carry: the Tire and

Loading Information Label and the

Certification Label.
Before loading your vehicle,

familiarize yourself with the

following terms for determining

your vehicle’s weight ratings, from

the vehicle's specifications and the

Certification Label:

Base Curb Weight

This is the weight of the vehicle

including a full tank of fuel and

all standard equipment. It does

not include passengers, cargo, or

optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight

This is the weight of your new

vehicle when you picked it up from

your dealer plus any aftermarket

equipment.

Cargo Weight

This figure includes all weight added

to the Base Curb Weight, including

cargo and optional equipment.

Towing Weight

We do not recommend using this

vehicle for trailer towing.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

This is the total weight placed on

each axle (front and rear) - including

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

This is the maximum allowable

weight that can be carried by a single

axle (front or rear). These numbers

are shown on the Certification Label.

The total load on each axle must

never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

This is the Base Curb Weight

plus actual Cargo Weight plus

passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating)

This is the maximum allowable

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

(including all options, equipment,

passengers and cargo). The GVWR

is shown on the Certification Label

located on the driver’s door sill.

VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

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Tire Loading Information Label

OCN7H063023N

The label located on the driver's door

sill gives the original tire size, cold

tire pressures recommended for your

vehicle, the number of people that can

be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity

weight.

Vehicle capacity weight

849 lbs. (385 kg)

Vehicle capacity weight is the

maximum combined weight of

occupants and cargo. If your

vehicle is equipped with a trailer,

the combined weight includes the

tongue load.

Seating capacity

Total: 5 persons

(Front seat : 2 persons,

Rear seat : 3 persons)

Seating capacity is the maximum

number of occupants including

a driver, your vehicle may carry.

However, the seating capacity may

be reduced based upon the weight

of all of the occupants, and the

weight of the cargo being carried or

towed. Do not overload the vehicle

as there is a limit to the total weight,

or load limit including occupants and

cargo, the vehicle can carry.

Towing capacity

We do not recommend using this

vehicle for trailer towing.

Cargo capacity

The cargo capacity of your vehicle

will increase or decrease depending

on the weight and the number of

occupants and the tongue load,

if your vehicle is equipped with a

trailer.

Driving Your Vehicle

6-48

Steps for determining correct load

limit

1. Locate the statement "The

combined weight of occupants

and cargo should never exceed

XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your

vehicle's placard.

2. Determine the combined weight

of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of

the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals

the available amount of cargo

and luggage load capacity. For

example, if the "XXX" amount

equals 1400 lbs. and there will

be five 150 lb. passengers in your

vehicle, the amount of available

cargo and luggage load capacity

is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) =

650 lbs.)

5. Determine the combined weight

of luggage and cargo being

loaded on the vehicle. That

weight may not safely exceed the

available cargo and luggage load

capacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a

trailer, load from your trailer will

be transferred to your vehicle.

Consult this manual to determine

how this reduces the available

cargo and luggage load capacity

of your vehicle.

WARNING

Do not overload the vehicle as

there is a limit to the total weight,

or load limit, including occupants

and cargo, the vehicle can carry.

Overloading can shorten the life

of the vehicle. If the GVWR or

the GAWR is exceeded, parts on

the vehicle can be broken, and it

can change the handling of your

vehicle. These could cause you

to lose control and result in an

accident.

6-49

Example 1

≥

Maximum Load

(1400 lbs.)

(635 kg)

Passenger Weight

(150 lbs. × 2 = 300 lbs.)

(68 kg × 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight

(1100 lbs.)

(499 kg)

Example 2

≥

Maximum Load

(1400 lbs.)

(635 kg)

Passenger Weight

(150 lbs. × 5 = 750 lbs.)

(68 kg × 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight

(650 lbs.)

(295 kg)

Example 3

≥

Maximum Load

(1400 lbs.)

(635 kg)

Passenger Weight

(172 lbs. × 5 = 860 lbs.)

(78 kg × 5 = 390 kg)

Cargo Weight

(540 lbs.)

(245 kg)

Driving Your Vehicle

6-50

Certification label

OBH059070

The certification label is located on

the driver’s door sill at the center

pillar and shows the maximum

allowable weight of the fully loaded

vehicle. This is called the GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The

GVWR includes the weight of the

vehicle, all occupants, fuel and

cargo.
This label also tells you the maximum

weight that can be supported by the

front and rear axles, called Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
The total weight of the vehicle,

including all occupants, accessories,

cargo, and trailer tongue load must

not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out

the actual loads on your front and

rear axles, you need to go to a weigh

station and weigh your vehicle. Be

sure to spread out your load equally

on both sides of the centerline.

WARNING

Overloading

•

Never exceed the GVWR for your

vehicle, the GAWR for either the

front or rear axle and vehicle

capacity weight. Exceeding these

ratings can affect your vehicle’s

handling and braking ability, and

cause an accident.

•

Do not overload your vehicle.

Overloading your vehicle can

cause heat buildup in your

vehicle’s tires and possible

tire failure, increased stopping

distances and poor vehicle

handling-all of which may result

in a crash.

NOTICE

Overloading your vehicle may cause

damage. Repairs would not be

covered by your warranty. Do not

overload your vehicle.

WARNING

If you carry items inside your

vehicle (for example, suitcases,

tools, packages, or anything else),

they are moving as fast as the

vehicle. If you have to stop or turn

quickly, or if there is a crash, the

items will keep going and can cause

an injury if they strike the driver or a

passenger.

•

Put items in the cargo area of

your vehicle. Try to spread the

weight evenly.

•

Do not stack items, like suitcases,

inside the vehicle above the tops

of the seats.

•

Do not leave an unsecured child

restraint in your vehicle.

•

When you carry something inside

the vehicle, secure it.

Driver Assistance System

7-2

OCN7C070051

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist helps

detect a vehicle, a powered two-wheeler,

a pedestrian, or a cyclist ahead on the

road and may warn you of a possible

collision with a warning message on the

instrument cluster and a warning sound.

Also, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

may assist with braking your vehicle to

help reduce collision speed or avoid a

collision.

Detecting sensor

OCN7H073054L

[1] : Front view camera

Refer to the picture above for the

detailed location of the detecting sensor.

CAUTION

Take the following precautions to

maintain optimal performance of the

detecting sensor:

•

NEVER disassemble the detecting

sensor or sensor assembly, or cause

any damage to it.

•

If the detecting sensor has been

replaced or repaired, have your

vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

•

NEVER install any accessories or

stickers on the front windshield, or

tint the front windshield.

•

Exercise extreme caution to keep the

front view camera dry.

•

NEVER place any reflective objects

(for example, white paper, mirror)

over the dashboard.

FORWARD COLLISION–AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) (FRONT

VIEW CAMERA ONLY) (IF EQUIPPED)

7-3

Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist Settings

Forward Safety

OCN7073262N

With the ignition switch ON, go to

User

Settings

Driver Assistance

Driving

Safety

from the settings menu in the

instrument cluster or

Setup

Vehicle

Driver Assistance

Driving Safety

from

the settings menu in the infotainment

system to select the following:

•

Forward Safety

is selected, Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn

the driver with a warning message,

an audible warning depending on

the collision risk levels. Braking assist

will be applied depending on the

collision risk levels. If Forward Safety

is deselected, Forward Safety will

turn off. The warning light (

) will

illuminate on the cluster.

WARNING

Each time the engine is restarted,

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

turns on.
If Forward Safety is selected after the

engine is restarted, the function does

NOT brake your vehicle to help avoid a

collision.

Forward Safety Warning Timing

OCN7073261N

With the engine on, select

User Settings

Driver Assistance

Driving Safety

Forward Safety Warning Timing

from

the settings menu in the instrument

cluster or

Setup

Vehicle

Driver

Assistance

Driving Safety

Forward

Safety Warning Timing

settings menu

in the infotainment system to change

the initial warning activation time for

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. The

warning time can be set to either Normal

or Late.

•

Use

Standard

in normal driving

conditions. If the Warning Timing

seems sensitive, change it to "Late".

•

Late

is selected, Forward Collision-

Avoidance Assist, warns the driver

more slowly.

CAUTION

•

Even though "Standard" is selected

for Warning Timing, if the front

vehicle suddenly stops, the warning

may seem late.

•

Select "Late" for Warning Timing

when traffic is light and when driving

speed is slow.

Information

If the engine is restarted, Warning Timing

will maintain the last setting.

Driver Assistance System

7-4

Warning Methods

OCN7H073064L

The Warning Methods can be set with

the vehicle on. Select

User Settings

Driver Assistance

Warning Methods

from the settings menu in the instrument

cluster or

Setup

Vehicle

Driver

Assistance

Warning Methods

from

the settings menu in the infotainment

system to change the following settings:

•

Warning Volume

: Adjusts the volume

of the warning sound. If you turn off

the

Warning Volume

, for your safety,

the function may warn you with a low

volume.

•

Haptic Warning

: Activate the steering

wheel vibration warning.

•

Driving Safety Priority

: Lowers all

other audio volumes when the Driving

Safety system sounds a warning.

Information

•

If you change the Warning Methods,

the Warning Methods of other Driver

Assistance systems may change.

•

The Warning Volume and Haptic

Warning cannot be turned off at the

same time. When one of the warning is

turned off the other is activated.

•

If the engine is restarted, Warning

Methods will maintain the last setting.

•

The setting menu may not exist based

on vehicle specification.

Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist Operation

Basic function

The basic feature of Forward Collision-

Avoidance Assist is to warn and help

control the vehicle depending on

collision risk level: ‘Collision Warning’,

‘Emergency Braking’ and ‘Stopping

vehicle and ending brake control ’.

Collision Warning

OCN7070028L

•

To warn the driver of a collision, the

‘Collision Warning’ warning message

will appear on the cluster and an

audible warning will sound.

•

If a vehicle is detected in front, the

function will operate when your

vehicle speed is approximately 6-112

mph (10-180 km/h).

•

If a pedestrian or cyclist is detected

in front, the system will operate when

your vehicle speed is approximately

6-50 mph (10-80 km/h)

7-5

Emergency Braking

OCN7070029L

•

To warn the driver that emergency

braking will occur, the ‘Emergency

Braking’ warning message will appear

on the cluster and an audible warning

will sound.

•

If a vehicle is detected in front, the

function will operate when your

vehicle speed is approximately 6-37

mph (10-60 km/h).

•

If a pedestrian or cyclist is detected in

front, the function will operate when

your vehicle speed is approximately

6-37 mph (10-60 km/h).

•

In emergency braking situation,

braking is assisted with strong braking

power by the function to help prevent

collision with the vehicle or pedestrian

ahead.

Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

OCN7070030L

•

When the vehicle is stopped due to

emergency braking, ‘Drive carefully’

warning message will appear on the

cluster.
For your safety, the driver should

depress the brake pedal immediately

and check the surroundings.

•

Brake control will end after the vehicle

is stopped by emergency braking for

approximately 2 seconds.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when

using Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist:

•

For your safety, only change the

Settings after parking the vehicle at a

safe location.

•

With ‘Active Assist’ or ‘Warning Only’

selected, when ESC is turned off by

pressing and holding the ESC OFF

button, Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist will turn off automatically. In

this case, the function cannot be

set from the Settings menu and the

warning light will illuminate on

the cluster which is normal. If ESC is

turned on by pressing the ESC OFF

button, Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist will maintain the last setting.

Driver Assistance System

7-6

•

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

does not operate in all situations and

cannot avoid all collisions.

•

The driver has the responsibility to

control the vehicle. Do not solely

depend on Forward Collision-

Avoidance Assist. Rather, maintain

a safe braking distance, and, if

necessary, depress the brake pedal

to reduce driving speed or to stop

the vehicle.

•

Never deliberately operate Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist on people,

objects, etc. It may cause serious

injury or death.

•

Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist may not operate if the driver

depresses the brake pedal to avoid a

collision.

•

Depending on the road and driving

conditions, Forward Collision-

Avoidance Assist may warn the driver

late or may not warn the driver.

•

During Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist operation the vehicle may

stop suddenly injuring passengers

and shifting loose objects. Always

have the seat belt on and keep loose

objects secured.

•

If any other system’s warning

message is displayed or audible

warning is generated, Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist warning

message may not be displayed

and audible warning may not be

generated.

•

You may not hear the warning sound

of Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist if the surrounding is noisy.

•

Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist may turn off or may not

operate properly or may operate

unnecessarily depending on the road

conditions and the surroundings.

WARNING

•

Even if there is a problem with

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist,

the vehicle’s basic braking will

function normally.

•

During emergency braking,

braking control by the function

will automatically cancel when the

driver excessively depresses the

accelerator pedal or sharply steers

the vehicle.

CAUTION

•

Depending on the condition of the

vehicle, powered-two wheeler,

pedestrian and cyclist in front and

the surroundings, the speed range to

operate Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist may reduce. Forward Collision-

Avoidance Assist may only warn the

driver, or it may not operate.

•

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

will operate under certain conditions

by judging the risk level based on the

condition of the oncoming vehicle

or powered-two wheeler, driving

direction, speed and surroundings.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

may be limited or disabled if the

vehicle or powered-two wheeler

speed is too high or the distance to

the vehicle ahead is far.

Information

•

In a situation where collision is

imminent, braking may be assisted by

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

when braking is insufficient by the

driver.

•

The images and colors in the

instrument cluster may differ

depending on the cluster type or theme

selected from the instrument cluster.

7-7

Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist Malfunction and

Limitations

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

malfunction

OCN7070031L

When Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check

Forward Safety system’ warning message

will appear, and the

and warning

lights will illuminate on the cluster. Have

the vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

disabled

OCN7070032L

When the front windshield where the

front view camera is located or the

sensor is covered with foreign, such as

snow or rain, it can reduce the detecting

performance and temporarily limit or

disable Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist.
If this occurs the ‘Forward Safety system

disabled. Camera obscured’ warning

message, and the and

warning

lights will illuminate on the cluster.
The system will operate properly when

such snow, rain or foreign material is

removed.
If the system does not operate properly

after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign

material) is removed, have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

WARNING

•

Even though the warning message or

warning light does not appear on the

cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist may not properly operate.

•

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

may not properly operate in an area

(for example, open terrain), where

any objects are not detected after

turning ON the engine.

Driver Assistance System

7-8

Limitations of Forward Collision-

Avoidance Assist

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may

not operate properly, OR the function

may operate unexpectedly under the

following circumstances:

•

The detecting sensor or the

surroundings are contaminated or

damaged

•

The temperature around the frontview

camera is high or low due to

surrounding environment

•

The camera lens is contaminated due

to tinted, filmed or coated windshield,

damaged glass, or sticky foreign

material (sticker, bug, etc.) on the

glass

•

Moisture is not removed or frozen on

the windshield

•

Washer fluid is continuously sprayed,

or the wiper is on

•

Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick

fog

•

The field of view of the front view

camera is obstructed by sun glare

•

Street light or light from an oncoming

traffic is reflected on the wet road

surface, such as a puddle on the road

•

An object is placed on the dashboard

•

Your vehicle is being towed

•

The surrounding is very bright

•

The surrounding is very dark, such as

in a tunnel, etc.

•

The brightness changes suddenly, for

example when entering or exiting a

tunnel

•

The brightness outside is low, and the

headlights are not on or are not bright

•

Driving through steam, smoke or

shadow

•

Only part of the vehicle, powered

two wheeler, pedestrian or cyclist is

detected

•

The vehicle in front is a bus, heavy

truck, truck with an unusually shaped

cargo, trailer, etc.

•

The vehicle in front has no tail lights,

tail lights are located unusually, etc.

•

The brightness outside is low, and the

tail lamps are not on or are not bright

•

The rear of the front vehicle is small

or the vehicle does not look normal,

such as when the vehicle is tilted,

overturned, or the side of the vehicle

is visible, etc.

•

The front vehicle’s ground clearance is

low or high

•

A vehicle, powered-two wheeler,

pedestrian or cyclist suddenly cuts in

front

•

The vehicle in front is detected late

•

The vehicle in front is suddenly

blocked by an obstacle

•

The vehicle in front suddenly changes

lane or suddenly reduces speed

•

The vehicle in front is bent out of

shape

•

The front vehicle’s speed is fast or

slow

•

The vehicle in front steers in the

opposite direction of your vehicle to

avoid a collision

•

With a vehicle in front, your vehicle

changes lane at low speed

•

The vehicle in front is covered with

snow

7-9

•

You are departing or returning to the

lane

•

Unstable driving

•

You are on a roundabout and the

vehicle in front is not detected

•

You are continuously driving in a circle

•

The vehicle in front has an unusual

shape

•

The vehicle in front is driving uphill or

downhill

•

The pedestrian or cyclist is not

fully detected, for example, if the

pedestrian is leaning over or is not

fully walking upright

•

The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing

clothing or equipment that makes it

difficult to detect as a pedestrian or

cyclist

ORS071178

The illustration above shows the image

the front view camera is capable of

detecting as a vehicle, powered two

wheeler, pedestrian and cyclist.

•

The pedestrian or cyclist in front is

moving very quickly

•

The pedestrian or cyclist in front is

short or is posing a low posture

•

The pedestrian or cyclist in front has

impaired mobility

•

The pedestrian or cyclist in front is

moving intersected with the driving

direction

•

There is a group of pedestrians,

cyclists or a large crowd in front

•

The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing

clothing that easily blends into the

background, making it difficult to

detect

•

The pedestrian or cyclist is difficult to

distinguish from the similarly shaped

structure in the surroundings

•

You are driving by a pedestrian,

cyclist, traffic signs, structures, etc.,

near the intersection

•

Driving in a parking lot

•

Driving through a tollgate,

construction area, unpaved road,

partial paved road, uneven road,

speed bumps, etc.

•

Driving on an incline road, curved

road, etc.

•

Driving through a roadside with trees

or streetlights

•

The adverse road conditions cause

excessive vehicle vibrations while

driving

•

Your vehicle height is low or high

due to heavy loads, abnormal tire

pressure, etc.

•

Driving through a narrow road where

trees or grass or overgrown

•

There is interference by

electromagnetic waves such as

driving in an area with strong radio

waves or electrical noise

Driver Assistance System

7-10

WARNING

•

Driving on a curved road

ADAS003SD

OCN7073241L

OADAS002SD

OCN7073244L

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

may not detect other vehicles,

powered two-wheeler, pedestrians

or cyclists in front of you when

driving on curved roads adversely

affecting the performance of the

sensors. This may result in no

warning or braking assist when

necessary.
When driving on a curved road,

you must maintain a safe braking

distance, and if necessary, steer the

vehicle and depress the brake pedal

to reduce your driving speed in order

to maintain a safe distance.

OADAS006SD

OCN7073242L

OADAS005SD

OCN7073245L

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

may detect a vehicle, powered two-

wheeler, pedestrian or a cyclist in the

next lane or outside the lane when

driving on a curved road.
If this occurs, the system may

unnecessarily warn the driver and

control the brake. Always check the

traffic conditions around the vehicle.

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•

Driving on an inclined road

OADAS066

OCN7073243L

OADAS007SD

OCN7073246L

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

may not detect a vehicle, a powered

two-wheeler, a pedestrian or a cyclist

in front of you while driving uphill

or downhill, adversely affecting the

performance of the sensors.
This may result in unnecessary

warning or braking assist, or no

warning or braking assist when

necessary.
Also, vehicle speed may rapidly

decrease when a vehicle, powered

two-wheeler, and pedestrian or

cyclist ahead is suddenly detected.
Always have your eyes on the road

while driving uphill or downhill and

if necessary, steer the vehicle and

depress the brake pedal to reduce

your driving speed in order to

maintain a safe distance.

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