Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (2024 year). Manual in english

Convenience Features

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Information

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Clock

The clock can be set from the

infotainment system.

For detailed information, refer to the

separately supplied infotainment

system manual.

WARNING

Do not attempt to adjust the clock

while driving. Doing so may result in

distracted driving which may lead to

an accident involving personal injury or

death.

Coat Hook

OTM048095

These hooks are not designed to hold

large or heavy items.

WARNING

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Do not hang other objects such

as hangers or hard objects except

clothes. Also, do not put heavy, sharp

or breakable objects in the clothes

pockets. In an accident or when the

curtain air bag is inflated, it may cause

vehicle damage or personal injury.

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Floor Mat Anchor(s)

ALWAYS use the Floor Mat Anchors to

attach the front floor mats to the vehicle.

The anchors on the front floor carpet

keep the floor mats from sliding forward.

WARNING

Do not overlay additional mats or liners

over the floor mats. If using All Weather

mats, remove the carpeted floor mats

before installing them. Only use floor

mats designed to connect to the

anchors.

WARNING

The following must be observed when

installing ANY floor mat to the vehicle.

Ensure to remove a protective

film attached on the carpet

before attaching a floor mat on

the front floor carpet. Otherwise,

the floor mat may move freely on

the protective film and it could

result in unintentional braking or

accelerating.

Ensure that the floor mats are

securely attached to the vehicle’s

floor mat anchor(s) before driving

the vehicle.

Do not use ANY floor mat that cannot

be firmly attached to the vehicle’s

floor mat anchors.

Do not stack floor mats on top of one

another (for example, all-weather

rubber mat on top of a carpeted floor

mat). Only a single floor mat should

be installed in each position.

IMPORTANT - Your vehicle was

manufactured with driver’s side floor

mat anchors that are designed to

securely hold the floor mat in place.

To avoid any interference with pedal

operation, HYUNDAI recommends that

the HYUNDAI floor mat designed for use

in your vehicle be installed.

Luggage Net Holder (if

equipped)

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To keep items from shifting in the

luggage compartment, you can use the 4

holders located in the luggage side trim

to attach the luggage net.
Make sure the luggage net is securely

attached to the holders in the luggage

board.
If necessary, contact your authorized

HYUNDAI dealer to obtain a luggage net.

WARNING

Avoid eye injury. DO NOT overstretch

the luggage net. ALWAYS keep your

face and body out of the luggage net’s

recoil path. DO NOT use the luggage net

when the strap has visible signs of wear

or damage.
Use the luggage net to keep only light

items from shifting in the luggage

compartment.

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When the cargo security screen is not in
use:

1. Pull the cargo security screen

backward and up to release it from

the guides.

2. The cargo security screen will

automatically slide back in.

Information

The cargo security screen may not
automatically slide back in if the cargo
security screen is not fully pulled out. Pull
the cargo screen out all the way and then
slowly allow the screen to retract back in.

NOTICE

Since the cargo security screen may

be damaged or malformed, do not put

luggage on it when it is used.

WARNING

Do not place objects on the cargo

security screen. Such objects may be

thrown about inside the vehicle and

possibly injure vehicle occupants

during an accident or when braking.

Never allow anyone to ride in the

luggage compartment. It is designed

for luggage only.

Maintain the balance of the vehicle

and locate the weight as forward as

possible.

Removing the cargo security screen

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1. Push one side of the cargo screen

inward to compress the spring and

release the screen from the vehicle.

2. While the spring is compressed, pull

out the cargo security screen.

3. Open the luggage tray and keep the

cargo security screen in the tray.

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EXTERIOR FEATURES

Roof Side Rails

ONX4050057

If your vehicle comes with roof side rails,

then roof side rails crossbars can be

installed on top of your vehicle.
The roof side rails crossbars are an

accessory and are available at your

HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

If the vehicle is equipped with a

sunroof, be sure not to position cargo

onto the roof side rails in such a way

that it could interfere with sunroof

operation.

NOTICE

When carrying cargo on the roof side

rails, take the necessary precautions

to make sure the cargo does not

damage the roof of the vehicle.

When carrying large objects on the

roof side rails, make sure they do

not exceed the overall roof length or

width.

WARNING

The following specification is the

maximum weight that can be loaded

onto the roof side rails. Distribute the

load as evenly as possible onto the

roof side rails and secure the load

firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in excess

of the specified weight limit on the

roof side rails may damage your

vehicle.

ROOF SIDE

RAILS

220 lbs. (100 kg)

EVENLY DISTRIBUTED

The vehicle center of gravity will be

higher when items are loaded onto

the roof side rails. Avoid sudden

starts, braking, sharp turns, abrupt

maneuvers or high speeds that may

result in loss of vehicle control or

rollover resulting in an accident.

Always drive slowly and turn corners

carefully when carrying items on the

roof side rails. Severe wind updrafts,

caused by passing vehicles or natural

causes, can cause sudden upward

pressure on items loaded on the

roof side rails. This is especially true

when carrying large, flat items such

as wood panels or mattresses. This

could cause the items to fall off the

roof side rails and cause damage to

your vehicle or others around you.

To prevent damage or loss of cargo

while driving, check frequently

before or while driving to make sure

the items on the roof side rails are

securely fastened.

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NOTICE

If you install an aftermarket HID

head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and

electronic devices may not function

properly.

Prevent chemicals such as perfume,

cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand

cleaner, and air freshener from

contacting the interior parts

because they may cause damage or

discoloration.

USB Port

ONX4050061

You can use an USB cable to connect

audio devices to the vehicle USB port.

Information

When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise may
occur during playback. If this happens,
use the portable audio device’s power
source.

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Antenna

Shark fin antenna

ONX4050058

The shark fin antenna receives

transmitted data. (for example: AM/FM,

GPS)

Steering Wheel Remote Controls

OCN7050073

NOTICE

Do not operate multiple audio remote

control buttons simultaneously.

VOLUME (VOL + / VOL -) (1)

Rotate the VOLUME scroll up to

increase volume.

Rotate the VOLUME scroll down to

decrease volume.

Information

You can set the volume level of each
source (FM, AM, SXM, USB, BT, etc.)
individually by adjusting the VOLUME
scroll.

Then the infotainment system saves the
last volume level of each source in the
system sound settings.

If you change the source, the volume will
revert to the previously set volume for that
source.

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SEEK/PRESET (

) (2)

If the SEEK/PRESET switch is pressed up

or down and held for 0.8 second or more,

it will function in the following modes:

RADIO mode

It will function as the AUTO SEEK

select button. It will SEEK until you

release the button.

MEDIA mode

It will function as the FF/RW button.

If the SEEK/PRESET switch is pressed up

or down, it will function in the following

modes:

RADIO mode

It will function as the PRESET STATION

UP/DOWN button.

MEDIA mode

It will function as the TRACK UP/

DOWN button.

MODE (3)

Press the MODE button to toggle

through Radio or Media modes.

MUTE ( ) (4)

Press the MUTE button to mute the

sound.

Press the MUTE button again to

activate the sound.

Information

See additional information in supplied
Infotainment Manual.

Infotainment System

For detailed information, refer to the

separately supplied infotainment system

manual.

Voice Recognition

OCN7050081

For detailed information, refer to the

separately supplied infotainment

system manual.

6. Driving Your Vehicle

Before Driving ...................................................................................................6-4

Before Entering the Vehicle ........................................................................................ 6-4

Before Starting ............................................................................................................ 6-4

Ignition Switch .................................................................................................. 6-5

Engine Start/Stop Button ............................................................................................6-5

Remote Start ................................................................................................................ 6-9

Automatic Transmission ..................................................................................6-10

Automatic Transmission Operation ........................................................................... 6-10

Parking ........................................................................................................................ 6-13

LCD Display Message ................................................................................................. 6-14

Paddle Shifter ............................................................................................................. 6-15

Good Driving Practices .............................................................................................. 6-15

Coasting Guide ................................................................................................. 6-17
Braking System ................................................................................................6-18

Power Brakes .............................................................................................................. 6-18

Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................................................................ 6-19

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) .................................................................................. 6-19

Auto Hold ....................................................................................................................6-23

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................................................................6-27

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............................................................................6-28

Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ....................................................................... 6-31

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...................................................................................6-32

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) .......................................................................................6-33

Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ...................................................................................6-33

Good Braking Practices ............................................................................................ 6-36

All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................................................................................... 6-37

All Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation ............................................................................. 6-38

Emergency Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-42

Reducing the Risk of a Rollover ............................................................................... 6-44

Electronic Control Suspension .......................................................................6-45

System Malfunction .................................................................................................. 6-45

Drive Mode Integrated Control System (AWD) .............................................6-46

Drive Mode ................................................................................................................ 6-46

Special Driving Conditions .............................................................................6-49

Hazardous Driving Conditions ................................................................................. 6-49

Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................................................. 6-49

Smooth Cornering ..................................................................................................... 6-50

Driving at Night ......................................................................................................... 6-50

Driving in the Rain ..................................................................................................... 6-50

Driving in Flooded Areas ............................................................................................ 6-51

Highway Driving ......................................................................................................... 6-51

Reducing the Risk of a Rollover ................................................................................ 6-51

Winter Driving ................................................................................................. 6-52

Snow or Icy Conditions ..............................................................................................6-52

Winter Precautions .....................................................................................................6-55

Trailer Towing .................................................................................................. 6-57

If you Decide to Pull a Trailer .................................................................................... 6-58

Trailer Towing Equipment ..........................................................................................6-61

Driving with a Trailer ................................................................................................. 6-62

Maintenance when Towing a Trailer ........................................................................ 6-65

Vehicle Weight ................................................................................................6-66

The Loading Information Label .................................................................................6-67

6-3

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 liftgate 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

6-4

Before Entering the Vehicle

Be sure all windows, outside 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 liftgate, 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 seat belt. Check that all

passengers have fastened their seat

belts.

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” section in chapter 3.

Always drive defensively. Assume

other drivers or pedestrians may be

careless and make mistakes.

Stay focused on the task of driving.

Driver distraction can cause

accidents.

Leave plenty of space between you

and the vehicle in front of you.

WARNING

NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking 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 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

6-5

IGNITION SWITCH

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.

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.

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 turn the vehicle 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 vehicle without depressing

the brake pedal by pressing the Engine

Start/Stop button with the shift button

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 vehicle 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 button

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.

Driving Your Vehicle

6-6

Engine Stop/Start button positions

Button Position

Action

Notice

OFF

To turn off the engine, press the

Engine Start/Stop button with

shift button in P (Park).

If the Engine Start/Stop button is

pressed with the vehicle shifted

to D (Drive), R (Reverse), or N

(Neutral), the gear automatically

shifts to P (Park).

The steering wheel locks to

protect the vehicle from theft.

If the steering wheel is not locked

properly when you open the

driver’s door, the warning chime

will sound.

ACC

Press the Engine Start/Stop button

when the button is in the OFF

position without depressing the

brake pedal.

Some electrical accessories are

usable.

The steering wheel unlocks.

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.

If the steering wheel doesn’t

unlock properly, the Engine Start/

Stop button will not work. Press

the Engine Start/Stop button while

turning the steering wheel right

and left to release tension.

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

button in the P (Park).

For your safety, start the engine

with the shift button 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:

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6-7

Starting the engine

WARNING

Always wear appropriate shoes when

operating your vehicle. Unsuitable

shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,

sandals, flipflops, 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 which can lead

to an accident.

Information

The vehicle 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,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the hybrid system may not start.

When the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ACC or ON position, any door
is open, the system checks for the
smart key. When the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the “

” indicator

will blink and the warning “Key not in
vehicle” will come on. When all doors
are closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle when in the ACC position or
if the hybrid system is ON.

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

applied.

3. Make sure the shift button is in P

(Park).

4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button. If

the vehicle starts, the “

” indicator

will come on.

Information

Do not wait for the engine to warm up
while the vehicle remains stationary.

Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Steep 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 race the engine while warming
it up.

If ambient temperature is low,
the “

” indicator may remain

illuminated longer than the normal
amount of time.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle:

If the “

” indicator turns off while

you are in motion, do not attempt to

move the shift button to the P (Park)

position.

Do not push or tow your vehicle to

start the vehicle.

Driving Your Vehicle

6-8

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not press the Engine Start/Stop

button for more than 10 seconds except

when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,

you cannot normally start the hybrid

system. Replace the fuse with a new

one. If you are not able to replace

the fuse, you can start the vehicle by

pressing and holding the Engine Start/

Stop button for 10 seconds with the

Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC

position.
For your safety always depress the

brake pedal before starting the vehicle.

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 vehicle by pressing the

Engine Start/Stop button with the smart

key in the direction of the picture above.

Turning off the engine

1. Stop the vehicle and depress the

brake pedal fully.

2. Make sure the shift button is in

P(Park).

3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button

to the OFF position and apply the

parking brake.

Auto shut-off system (if equipped)

To prevent accidents caused by carbon

dioxide poisoning, the engine is turned

off automatically 60 minutes later when

the following conditions are satisfied.

The timer appears on the instrument

cluster 30 minutes before it turns off

automatically.

Operating conditions

The driver does not fasten a seat belt

No one in the passenger's seat

Stop the vehicle and the speed is

under 1.86mph and the gear shift is

in P

While the brake or accelerator is not

working

When Infotainment system update is

not performing

Cluster timer reset conditions

Release the accelerator or brake after

completing operation

Press the OK button on the steering

wheel while the timer appears on the

instrument cluster

Off conditions

The driver fastened the seat belt

A passenger is in the pasenger's seat

Driving over 1.86mph

Shifting the gear in R, N or D

CAUTION

Please do not leave a passenger or a pet

in the vehicle since the air conditioning

system stops when the engine is off.

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Remote Start (if equipped)

Type A

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Type B

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You can start the vehicle using the

Remote Start button of the smart key.

To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button within 32

feet (10 m) from the vehicle.

2. Press and hold the remote start button

( ) within 4 seconds after pressing

the Door Lock button on the remote.

3. To turn off the remote start function,

press the remote start ( ) button

once.

The remote start ( ) button may not

operate if the smart key is not within

32 feet (10 m).

The vehicle will not remotely start if

the engine hood or liftgate is opened.

The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the

remote start function to start.

The engine turns off if you get in the

vehicle without a registered smart key.

The engine turns off if you do not get

in the vehicle within 10 minutes after

remotely starting the vehicle.

Do not idle the engine for a long

period.

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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 button

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.

When using the paddle shifters to

change gears, do not shift from a

high gear to lower gear on slippery

roads. The vehicle may slip causing

an accident.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop before

shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must depress

firmly on the brake pedal and make sure

your foot is off the accelerator pedal.
The shift button 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 button is in P

(Park), apply the parking brake, and

turn the engine off.

When parking on an incline with the

vehicle facing down the hill, turn

the steering wheel fully to the right

to prevent the vehicle from rolling

downhill. When parking with the

vehicle facing up the hill, turn the

steering wheel fully to the left.

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 transmission if you

shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is

in motion.

When the vehicle is stopped in

R (Reverse) position, if you open

the driver’s door with the seat belt

unfastened, the gear is shifted to P (Park)

position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves

in R (Reverse) position, if you open

the driver’s door with the seat belt

unfastened, the gear may be not shifted

to P (Park) position automatically for

protecting the automatic transmission.

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.

WARNING

Do not shift into gear unless your foot is

firmly on the brake pedal. Shifting into

gear when the engine is running at high

speed can cause the vehicle to move

very rapidly. You could lose control of

the vehicle and hit people or objects.

Driving Your Vehicle

6-12

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.
To start the vehicle forward, push the D

(Drive) button by depressing the brake

pedal with the engine ON. Then depress

the accelerator pedal smoothly.
For extra power when passing another

vehicle or driving uphill, depress the

accelerator. The transmission will

automatically downshift to the next

lower gear (or gears, as appropriate).
When the vehicle is stopped in D (Drive)

position, if you open the driver’s door

with the seat belt unfastened, the gear is

shifted to P (Park) position automatically.
However when the vehicle moves in D

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

door with the seat belt unfastened,

the gear may be not shifted to P (Park)

position automatically for protecting the

automatic transmission.
The DRIVE MODE switch, located on the

shift button console, allows the driver to

switch from NORMAL mode to SPORT or

ECO mode. (if equipped)

For more details, refer to “Drive Mode

Integrated Control System” later in this

chapter.

Shift-lock system

For your safety, the automatic

transmission has a shift-lock system

which prevents shifting the transmission

from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R

(Reverse) or D (Drive) 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 push the

R(Reverse) button.

To stay in N (Neutral) position when

vehicle is Off

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If you want to keep the N (Neutral)

position after the vehicle is OFF, do the

following.
1. Release the parking brake when the

engine is running or the Engine Start/

Stop button is ON position. If Auto

Hold is activated, please turn off Auto

Hold.

2. Push the N (neutral) button while

depressing the brake pedal.

3. When you take your foot off the brake

pedal, the message ‘Press and hold

OK button to stay in Neutral when

vehicle is Off’ (or 'Hold OK button to

stay in neutral gear position when

vehicle is Off') will appear on the

cluster LCD display.

4. Press and hold the OK button on

the steering wheel for more than 1

second.

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5. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in

(N). Change gear to cancel’ (or ‘N will

stay engaged when the vehicle is Off’)

appears on the cluster LCD display,

press the Engine Start/Stop button

while depressing the brake pedal.

However, if you open the driver’s or

front passenger’s door, the gear will

automatically shift to P (Park) and the

Engine Start/ Stop button will change to

the OFF position.

When the battery is discharged:

You cannot shift the shift button, when

the battery is discharged.
In emergencies, do the following to

move the shift button to N (Neutral) on a

level ground.
1. Connect the battery cables from

another vehicle or from another

battery.

For more details, refer to “Jump

Starting” in chapter 8.

2. Release the parking brake with the

Engine Start/Stop button in the ON

position.

3. Shift the gear to the N(Neutral)

position refer to the “Stay in Neutral

when vehicle is Off” in this chapter.

Parking

Always come to a complete stop and

continue to depress the brake pedal.

Move the shift button 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.

The gear is shifted to P (Park) position

automatically for safety under the

following conditions.

- When the driver unfasten the seat

belt and open the driver’s door in

the “Stay in Neutral when vehicle is

Off” condition or in the ignition ON

- When turn off the engine with R

(Reverse) / D (Drive) or N (Neutral)

position

This is supplemental function for safety.

Always check the P (Park) position is

shifted.

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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LCD Display Message

The actual message may differ from

the following LCD display message.

The application of the following

message may vary according to the

vehicle model.

Shifting conditions not met. Reduce

speed, then shift

The warning message appears on the

LCD display, when engine RPM is too

high, or when driving speed is too fast to

shift the gear.
Decrease the engine speed or slow down

before shifting the gear.

Press brake pedal to change gear

The warning message appears on the

LCD display, when the brake pedal is not

depressed while shifting the gear.
Depress the brake pedal and then shift

the gear.

Shift to P after stopping

The warning message appears on the

LCD display, when the gear is shifted to P

(Park) while the vehicle is moving.
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P

(Park).

PARK engaged

Make sure that the vehicle is completely

stopped before shifting to P (Park).

Push-button gear selector

If the gear selector is shifted to P (Park)

while the vehicle is still moving, a

warning message will appear in the LCD

display.

Press and hold the OK button on the

steering wheel to stay in Neutral

The warning message appears on

the LCD display, when pushing the

N(Neutral) button. If you want to stay

N(Neutral) after turning off the engine,

press and hold the “OK” button on the

steering wheel more than 1 second.

Vehicle will stay in (N). Change gear

to cancel

The warning message appears on the

LCD display, when pushing the “OK”

button on the steering wheel after the

message (“Press and hold OK button

to stay in Neutral when vehicle is Off”)

appears on the cluster LCD display. The

gear stays in N(Neutral) position after

turning off the engine.

NEUTRAL engaged

The message appears on the LCD

display, when the N (Neutral) position is

engaged.

Gear already selected

The message appears on the LCD

display, when pushing the current shift

button again.

Shift button held down

The warning message appears on the

LCD display, when the shift button is

pressed continuously or the shift button

does not properly operate. Clean the

surroundings of gear shift button.
If this message appears again, have

the vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Shifter system malfunction! Service

immediately

The warning message appears on the

LCD display, when the transmission

or the shift button does not properly

operate in the P (Park) position.
In this case, immediately have the

vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Check shift controls

The warning message appears on the

LCD display, when there is a malfunction

with transmission shift button.
In this case, immediately have the

vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Paddle Shifter

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The paddle shifter is available when the

shift button is in the D (Drive) position.

With the shift button in the D position

The paddle shift will operate in all speed

areas.
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once

to shift up or down one gear and the

system changes from automatic mode to

manual mode.
In the manual shift mode, pull the [+]

or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or

down one gear.
To change back to automatic shift mode

from manual shift mode, do one of the

followings :

- Pull the [+] paddle shifter for more

than one second

- Press the D button.
The manual shift mode also changes

back to automatic shift mode in one of

following situations

- When the accelerator pedal is gently

depressed for more than 6 seconds

while driving

- When the vehicle speed is less than

1mph

Information

If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are pulled
at the same time, gear shift may not occur.

Good Driving Practices

Never move the shift button from

P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other

position with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

Never move the shift button 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 button 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.

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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.

Never attempt to select a gear that

is opposite to the direction of the

vehicle motion.
Stop the vehicle before changing to

the desired gear.

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.

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 seat belt. 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

Before leaving the driver's seat,

always make sure the shift button

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 and sudden vehicle

movement can occur if these

precautions are not followed.

Do not drive with the shift button in

N (Neutral). The engine brake will not

work and may lead to an accident.

Driving uphill or downhill, always

shift to D (Drive) when driving

forward or to R (Reverse) when

driving backwards, and check the

gear position indicated on the

cluster before driving. If you drive

in the opposite direction of the

selected gear, the engine will turn

off and a serious accident might be

occurred due to the degraded brake

performance.

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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 or infotainment system display by

following the procedure below.
1. Set the ignition switch in the ON

position.

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LCD display or infotainment system

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 ECO 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 (for example,
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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Driving Your Vehicle

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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, 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.

NOTICE

Do not continue depressing the

brake pedal if the "

" indicator is

OFF. The battery may be discharged.

Noise and vibration generated

during braking is normal.

Under normal operation, electric

brake pump noise and motor

vibration may occur temporarily in

below cases.

When the pedal is depressed

suddenly.

When the pedal is repeatedly

depressed in short intervals.

When the ABS function is activated

while braking.

BRAKING SYSTEM

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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.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Applying the parking brake

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To apply EPB (Electronic Parking Brake):

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

Light comes on.

EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be
automatically applied when:

Requested by other systems

The driver turns the vehicle off while

Auto Hold is operating.

Emergency braking

If there is a problem with the brake

pedal while driving, emergency braking

is possible by pulling up and holding

the EPB switch. Braking is possible only

while you are holding the EPB switch.

However, braking distance will be longer

than normal.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH, do not operate the EPB

while the vehicle is moving except

in an emergency situation. It could

damage the brake system and lead to

an 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 the system

checked by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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Releasing the parking brake

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To release 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:

Gear in P (Park)

With the engine running depress the

brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to R

(Reverse) or D (Drive).

Gear in N (Neutral)

With the engine running depress the

brake pedal and shift out of N (Neutral)

to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).

Satisfy the following conditions

1. Ensure seat belts are fastened and the

doors, hood and liftgate are closed.

2. With the engine running, depress the

brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) to

R (Reverse), D (Drive) or Manual shift

mode.

3. Depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure the Parking Brake warning

light goes off.

Information

For your safety, you can engage EPB
even though the ignition switch is in the
OFF position (only if battery power is
available), 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 EPB

applied. It may cause excessive brake

pad and brake rotor wear.

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Warning messages

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To release EPB, fasten seatbelt, close door,
hood and liftgate

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 engine hood or liftgate is

opened, a warning will sound and a

message will appear.

When there is a problem with the

vehicle, a warning may sound and a

message may appear.

If the situation occurs, depress the brake

pedal and release EPB by pressing the

EPB switch.

WARNING

Whenever leaving the vehicle or

parking, always come to a complete

stop and continue to depress the

brake pedal.
Move the shift button into the P

(Park) position, pull up the EPB

switch, and set the ignition switch to

the OFF position.
Take the key with you when exiting

the vehicle.
Vehicles not fully engaged in P (Park)

with the parking brake set are at risk

for moving inadvertently and causing

injury to yourself or others.

NEVER allow anyone who is

unfamiliar with the vehicle to touch

the EPB switch. If the EPB is released

unintentionally, serious injury may

occur.

Only release the EPB when you are

seated inside the vehicle with your

foot firmly on the brake pedal.

NOTICE

Do not apply the accelerator pedal

while the parking brake is engaged.

If you depress the accelerator pedal

with the EPB engaged, a warning will

sound and a message will appear.

Damage to the parking brake may

occur.

Driving with the parking brake on

can overheat the braking system and

cause premature wear or damage

to brake parts. Make sure the EPB

is released and the Parking Brake

Warning Light is off before driving.

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Information

A clicking sound may be heard while
operating or releasing the EPB. These
conditions are normal and indicate that
the EPB is functioning properly.

When leaving your keys with a parking
attendant or assistant, make sure to
inform him/her how to operate the
EPB.

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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

If EPB is applied while Auto Hold is

activated, a warning will sound and a

message will appear.

EPB malfunction

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning

light illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop

button is pressed to the ON position and

goes off in approximately 3 seconds if

the system is operating normally.
If the EPB warning light remains on,

comes on while driving, or does not

come on when the Engine Start/Stop

button is pressed to the ON position,

this indicates that the EPB may have

malfunctioned.
If this occurs, we recommend that

you have the system checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
The EPB warning light may illuminate

when the ESC indicator comes on to

indicate that ESC is not working properly,

but it does not indicate a malfunction of

EPB.

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, 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.

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Parking brake warning light

Check the Parking Brake

warning light by pressing the

Engine Stop/Start button to the

ON position (

indicator off).

This light will be illuminated when the

parking brake is applied with the Engine

Stop/Start button in the START or ON

position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake

is released and the Brake Warning Light

is OFF.
If the Parking Brake Warning Light

remains on after the parking brake is

released while the vehicle is in the ready

(

) mode, 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.

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

Malfunction

If the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) does

not release normally, DO NOT DRIVE THE

VEHICLE. Have your vehicle inspected at

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
It is recommended to have your vehicle

towed on a flatbed tow truck if the EPB

malfunction occurs.

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.

Information

The Auto Hold On or Off setting is
maintained when the vehicle is turned
off. When the vehicle is restarted the last
setting for Auto Hold is applied.

To apply:

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1. With the driver's door, engine hood

and liftgate closed, 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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